Sunday, June 29, 2014

'If there is a leader in the world today, that leader is Vladimir Putin' - Ronald Reagan's adopted son



Mike Reagan, son of the 40th US President Ronald Reagan, believes that there are few truly influential leaders in the modern world and that Russian President Vladimir Putin is certainly one of them.

In one of his latest TV appearances, Reagan, a political commentator, said that the United States didn’t have a clear and firm foreign policy today, which was one of the reasons behind the successes gained by terrorists in Iraq after the US troop withdrawal.

GEJ condemns Bauchi bomb attack & mass killings in Kaduna




President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns
 Friday night's bombing in theBayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna.
The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous attacks and extends his heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered injuries or lost their properties during the wanton assaults on Bauchi and Kaduna States.

President Jonathan reassures the people of Bauchi and Kaduna State that the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of the
dastardly attacks and restore the fullest possible  security to all parts of the country.

Massive attack ongoing in Kautikari village near Chibok



According to a breaking news report on Premium Times, there is a massive attack going on right now in Kautikari village near  Chibok community in Borno state. According to residents of the area, the attack started around 9.30 this morning. Many residents of the village and other neighboring villages have taken refuge in the bushes.
A text message was sent by a resident to journalists and security operatives calling for help;
"Massive attack on Kautikari now. All security agencies should be notified,  and call for divine help now.” the sms read

Abuja Mall Blast: FCT Minister Bans Use Of Power Bikes




We left micro discussions in Thomas’ class Worried by the disclosure by security agents that one of the perpetrators of Wednesday’s bomb blast in Abuja rode on a power bike, Federal Capital Territory Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, has directed the FCT Police Commissioner to promptly arrest and prosecute any person illegally using power bikes and motorcycles in the Federal Capital City, Abuja. Motorcycles had for a long time been banned in the city, but users of power bike and private motorcycle owners were never affected by the earlier ban.

Video Post: Founder of Boko Haram is a member of the opposition - FFK



Wrongly Accused Of Rape Charges, regains freedom after 17 years




After spending nearly 17 years behind bars in a Louisiana prison on a charge of rape that he did not commit, Nathan Brown, 40, found himself a free man.

“I’m just happy to be free,” Brown told reporters. “Back with my family; it’s a wonderful feeling.”

Brown was arrested in August 1997 on suspicion he tried to rape a 40-year-old woman at a Metairie apartment where they both lived. He was convicted of the crime just three months later and sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Federal Government Hires A PR Firm For $1.2 million To Help In Boko Haram Fight



In the most ridiculous move ever, the Nigerian government has hired a Washington PR firm to help deal with the Boko Haram scourge.

Although the Nigerian government has been unable to contain the group’s string of attacks or bring home 270 schoolgirls the group abducted in April, it just inked a $1.2 million contract with DC powerhouse PR firm Levick to boost its perception around the world, the Hill reported.

Gunmen Attack Hotel In Bauchi Killing 13 & Leaving 34 Wounded



Thirteen people have been killed and 34 injured when gunmen in military uniforms attacked a well known hotel in Bauchi yesterday night. The police PRO of the state confirmed the incident this morning saying it was true and its such a sad incident, but survivors are currently receiving treatments.



According to an eye witness Malam Ahmed Maidoki who was watching highlights of the on-going world cup with his friends at the hotel said a loud explosion was first heard before the men who had positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall started shooting sporadically. Below is how he narrated it…


 “We were just sitting down, watching highlights of the ongoing FIFA world cup at the viewing centre located in between the two story building of the hotel when five men dressed in military uniform strolled in.

“We thought they were security personnel, who came to relax as well. I noticed they all positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall.

“The next thing I heard was an explosion, after which the arena was covered with thick smoke. Shivering, my friends and I sprawled on the ground.

"I’m a virgin, I know nothing about s3x" — Seyi Hunter



When Afro-pop singer, Adokiye declared she was avirgin in a talk with Vanguard's Potpourrirecently, many thought she could possibly be the last of the virgins in the Nigerian entertainment industry. But it appears there are others, one or more(probably), as another entertainer, Seyi Hunter has emerge to declare she is really a virgin as well.

Seyi-Hunter-Pix-2A Performing Arts, Industrial and Labour Relations'graduate from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Seyi, born of an Igbo father and Akwa-Ibom mother, began her career in the Yoruba sector and has since featured in near twenty films in both Yoruba and English language movies.

In this interview with Showtime Celebrity, the wave-making actress discusses her career, passion, secrets and fears, among other conditions:
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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Almost every single leader Who Has Stood Up For Africa's Right To Economic Self-determination Has Been Eliminated




Almost every single leader who has stood up for Africa's right to economic self-determination has been eliminated -- either physically or politically!!!!!!!


The question still being asked by Africans, decades after they gained a nominal political independence, is: 'How long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look?'

This question was memorably put forward by the iconic Bob Marley so many years ago, but our prophets continue to be killed.

One by one, our most steadfast leaders have been eliminated, to the point where Africa is hard-pressed to point out more than three people who are advancing the continental agenda for economic freedom.

" France will be facing Musa, Emenike" - Stephen Keshi



Many out there in Brazil feel that the French national team have good players who can run down Nigeria when the two countries face each other in the second round of the World Cup on Monday.
Karim Benzema has been touted as the portent striker that would cause trouble for the Super Eagles who rattled Argentina before going down 3 -2.

Stephen Keshi was asked what he thought about the probability of Nigeria facing Karim Benzema. He replied quick as a flash: “And France will be facing Musa, Emenike … ”

There are reasons to be confident after a performance in which Eagles caused problems for Argentina and showed that on a good day, the African champions are as good as any of the teams to go all the way.

“All the teams are good. It doesn’t matter [who you face],” Keshi noted. “You have to appreciate that. It is only Nigeria that don’t appreciate that. Nigerians always think that every team we face we have to kill them 5-0, 10-0. It doesn’t work that way.”

Bomb explosion kills 10 People in Bauchi



10 people have now been confirmed dead with 14 others seriously injured after a bomb exploded at a brothel in Bayangari in Bauchi state yesterday night around 9.45pm

The Bauchi State Police Command spokesman, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a record and said investigations has commenced but no arrest has been made so far.
"The entire surrounding has been cordoned and scene secure. No arrest has been made yet and investigation has commenced to ascertain the cause” Mr. Mohammed said in a statement late Friday night.
He said all 10 corpses were evacuated to the mortuary while the injured were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment.

#6 of Top 15 International Celebrities Who's got A Heart Of Gold




Keanu Reeves
 When Keanu Reeves was negotiating profit-sharing for the second and third Matrix films, Reeves chose to give some of his profit points to the special effects and costume design teams, because he felt they deserved it. The amount Keanu ended up giving to his co-workers was approximately $75 million.

  

#5 of Top 15 International Celebrities Who's got A Heart Of Gold




Steve Buscemi
Before making it big in Hollywood, actor Steve Buscemi used to work as a New York City firefighter. After 9/11, Buscemi returned to the FDNY and worked 12 hour shifts for a week, with fellow New York firefighters, sifting through the rubble from the World Trade Center. Steve even declined to be interviewed, because he said he wasn’t doing it for publicity.
  

#4 of Top 15 International Celebrities Who's got A Heart Of Gold



Cristiano Ronaldo
In March 2014, a family wrote a letter to Cristiano Ronaldo asking for a pair of signed shoes and a shirt. They wanted these items, so they could auction them off in order to fund an operation for their 10-month-old baby. Their child needed the operation in order to live and the costs of the operation was 66,000 euros (approximately $90,000). Ronaldo sent them the signed shoes, shirt and a check for 83,000 Euros (approximately $112,000).

  





Top 15 International Celebrities Who's got A Heart Of Gold



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Massive Explosive Discovered By 13-year-old Boy near Kano Mosque



A 13-year-old boy, today, discovered a massive bomb placed in a car near a Jumuat Mosque in Kano and promptly alerted the police.


According to the police spokesperson in Kano, Magaji Majiya, the young boy became suspicious after noticing the abandoned car looking “heavy with loads.”
Mr. Majiya said:

Meet ‘Mama Boko Haram’: The Woman Brokering For Peace Between FG & Terrorists



Aisha Wakil  a 44 year old female lawyer and activist has been at the fore front of brokering for peace between the Nigerian government and the Boko Haram group, the extremist group responsible for massive violence in Northern Nigeria.

Here close ties to their members and the ability to talk to them has earned her the title “Mama Boko Haram”. The fighters see her as a mother figure and also call her Um el Salam [Arabic for mother of peace].

Friday, June 27, 2014

Remi Tinubu faces Senate committee on Ethics & Privileges over recent statements.



Wife of former Lagos State Governor and a serving Senator, Oluremi Tinubu has been directed by the Senate leadership to face a Senate committee on Ethics and Privileges over recent statements she made during a recent interview she granted a print media.
 
Senator Tinubu, who represents Lagos Central Senatorial District, in an interview she granted to celebrate her 3rd year in the Senate, described the current leadership of the Senate as always working in favor of the PDP led arm of Government and also failing to address some pressing National issues.
 
Aggrieved by her remarks, Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba presented it before the house at yesterday June 26th plenary session, saying it was unkind of her to have said such a thing. .....

Check out President Goodluck Jonathan's Article on Washington Post.




Pres. Jonathan wrote aan article  that has been published on Washington Post yesterday June 26th, concerning the missing Chibok girls and why he has remained somewhat quiet concerning the search for the girls. See the article below

Goodluck Jonathan: Nothing is more important than bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls

I have had to remain quiet about the continuing efforts by Nigeria’s military, police and investigators to find the girls kidnapped in April from the town of Chibok by the terrorist group Boko Haram. I am deeply concerned, however, that my silence as we work to accomplish the task at hand is being misused by partisan critics to suggest inaction or even weakness. Continue...


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