Edwin Clark Blasts Danjuma Over Call For Arrest Of Ex-militants

A new twist to the article publish by former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.) has seen Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark on Thursday, expressed disappointment over the call by the General. In the call Danjuma called on the ex-Niger Delta militants to be arrested and prosecuted for warning that there would be war if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the presidential election on February 14.

Clark said Danjuma should have condemned the attacks on Jonathan in several states in the North instead of calling for the arrest of the ex-militants. He wondered why the former army chief would condemn some and not others.

Katy Perry to Perform at this Sunday Super Bowl XLIX

Katy Perry expresses her exciting to perform at this year Super Bowl opening. She notes her Super Bowl XLIX performance will be “a real female-fun night”.

The Dark Horse songstress is performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show this Sunday.

And although she refuses to reveal full details on her forthcoming gig, Katy hints fans can expect a surprise female performer to grace the stage with her.

Award Winning Nigeria Duo Psquare's Dad to be Buried This Weekend

Psquares are heading home for the burial ceremony of their late father in Anambra who pass away in November last year. The above picture is Lola and Peter already home

Oh Na Na!!! Braided Hairstyle @Rihanna Pose for i-D Magazines

 

Rihanna rocks braided hairstyle to cover i-D magazine. The hairstyle I thought was one of the trade mark of Africa Beauties, well it actually look gorgeous on her, but what is in the oversize Jeans? That fashion too?

Defence HQ Tweets On How Chad was able to recapture Borno village from BH

Ops: Actor Michael B Jordan unconsciously put his Full D*ck On Display

Are you serious, how will do such in a public place? I am not convince that it was unconsciously, maybe this is own way of breaking the internet with his nude picture. That's the trend right now, everyone want to break the internet with their popularity. 27yr old actor Michael B Jordan was at the beach and for some reason thought no one was watching and took off his trunk. 

 

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Buhari opt out of Presidential debate Organized by BON - APC Statement

APC says it's presidential candidate Gen Buhari will not be participating in the presidential debate being organized by the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria BON and the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) .

In a statement released today January 29th by Garna Shehu, the Director, Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO), they said Buhari will not be participating in the debate as the composition of those organizing the debate was mainly of agencies and allies of the incumbent People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) administration.

NOA: Boko Haram plans to Bomb Political rallies, Worship centres, Market Places and Others

With the 2015 Election just days away the tension has heating up with report from The DG of the National Orientation Agency & Coordinator of the National Information Center, Mike Omeri saying intelligence reports gathered by Nigeria's security agencies show that Boko Haram members are planning to use bomb-ladened cows, goats and chicken to attack Nigerians at political campaign grounds, market places, and ATM locations.

Yesterday A Man jumped off Lagos 3rd Mainland bridge (Detailed Report)

It was shocking yesterday as a young man jump off the busy 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Got the tip off yesterday but there was no enough story to back it up. A lot of people wondered what could have resulted in him jumping or should we say committing suicide? But after some research we got some detailed report from fellow blogger MPN. According to Punch, the man, identified as Okechukwu Ezeigbo, has drowned in the Lagoon after taking a dive from the top of the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday.

Report: African Union to dedicate regional force to fight Boko Haram

Amidst the risen threat of Boko Harm in Nigeria, the African Union has called for a regional five-nation force of 7,500 troops to defeat the "horrendous" rise of the Nigerian armed group Boko Haram, AU Commission Chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has said.

The statement on Friday came after Boko Haram increased cross border raids in recent weeks, in neighbouring countries such as Cameroon and Chad, as it continued to take over more territory in Nigeria.

Report: US contractors 'killed in insider attack' in Kabul

 

Three American contractors were killed in an apparent insider attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, an Afghan air force official told Reuters news agency.

"It is unclear yet why he shot these advisers and no one else was there to tell us the reason," the official said, asking not to be named because he was not authorised to give statements to the media.

"An investigation has been opened."

#AFCON: Guinea Progress via Lot over Mali in Group D

Guinea and Mali both where tie with same point and goals aggregate so to decide who progress a lot was casted and Guinea was lucky to be picked.

Guinea will now meet Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final after progressing at the expense of Mali in the drawing of lots to decide Group D.

Bird Flu Updates: Minister Confirms 11 States Affected in Nigeria

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday confirmed the outbreak of bird flu in 11 states of the federation.

Adesina announced that the Federal Government had approved N145 million to compensate farmers affected by the outbreak of the disease.

He made the disclosure at an emergency meeting on Avian Influenza with state commissioners for agriculture in Abuja.

Infographic: Comparing two legends in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (DOWNLOAD)

 

 Check out this exclusive comparison between two great and legendary footballers

 

Gabi says his team should have been awarded a Penalty and Joldi Alba sent Off

FC Barcelona progress in Copa del Rey after overcoming the strong hold of Atletico Madrid with an aggregate of 4:2. Captain of Atletico Madrid Gabi, expresses his displeasure in Barca players after a controversial match and he lamented his sending off.

Atletico Madrid captain Gabi defended his actions, after he was sent off in their Copa del Rey quarter-final defeat to Barcelona.

Barca wrapped up a 4-2 aggregate win over two legs on Wednesday with a 3-2 second-leg victory at the Vicente Calderon - which was marred by the sending off of two of the hosts' players by referee Jesus Gil.
 

Danjuma: Tompolo, Dokubo Are irresponsible Individuals, they should be Arrested over War Threats

Former Defence Minister, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, has called for the arrest of Asari Dokubo, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, General Boyloaf and other Niger Delta ex-militants over recent war threats.

Speaking to newsmen at the permanent site of the multi-billion naira North-West University, Kano, Danjuma described the statements from the ex-militants as reckless and irresponsible.

“Those were reckless statements coming from irresponsible individuals; they should be condemned and be arrested immediately”.

There is Nothing as Indigenous Rapper, Stop Calling me an Indigenous Rapper – Reminisce

 

In Nigeria that's where you hear names and title that doesn't seem to exist. Really I have never heard the title Indigenous Rapper else where only associated to our Nigeria Rappers. To try and address this, Remilekun Safaru popularly known as ‘Reminisce,’ has called on his fans to stop describing rap artists who perform in local languages as “indigenous rappers.’’

Choi! Romanian Man Place Ads In Attempts to Sell his Virginity for £700

This is another tales that gets one thinking. What was going through his heard when he was placing that advert? So strange on what people can do this days. This is a story of a 29-year-old athletic, toned and dark haired man from Brasov, Romania who attempted to sell his virginity via a newspaper advertisement but he was greatly disappointed when no one responded weeks after placing the ad.

Seb Cierces was broke and in terrible debt. He was desperate for cash and thought it would be a great idea to sell his virginity, Mirror UK reports.

President Obama visit Saudi Arabia to Pay respect to new King

The United States President has visited Saudi Arabia to pay is respect to the late King and also to pledge his support for the new installed King. Obama visited the new king, Salman on Tuesday, January 27 to pay his respects and to discuss the future relationship between the two countries, who are strong allies.

The US President had cut short a state visit to India in order to travel to the Middle-Eastern country before returning to Washington.

CAF to conduct Lots to decide who qualify between Mali and Guinea to the Quarter Finals

 

I have heard this happens in football but I never thought it could happen in our modern day football where you can go head-to-head, goals against and for, number of goals considered and number of goals scored in the group and so many other factors. But here its happening in AFCON, the drawing of lots will be required to decide whether Guinea or Mali qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Guinea and Mali will be forced to draw lots on Thursday to decide who qualifies for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after they drew 1-1 in their final group fixture.

Nigerian military Replies Amnesty International says Report on Baga, Monguno inaccurate, unfair

 

On the follow up report on the report by Amnesty International, The Nigerian military has hit back at on their claim that it ignored repeated warnings of an impending attack on Baga and Monguno and also failed to take measures to protect the civilian population of the surrounding towns and villages describing the allegation as “misleading”, “inaccurate and unfair.”

Real Madrid to Rename Iconic Stadium "Santiago Bernabeu" To "Abu Dhabi Bernabeu"

Wow, I so much love the name Santiago Bernabeu, it must be the unstoppable Abu Dhabi Money Power that could make them rename such long legacy. #MoneyTalks

Real Madrid's iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium will be renamed the Abu Dhabi Bernabéu stadium according to reports in Spain today.

Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw has labeled Oprah Winfrey a "Wonderful fairy godmother"

 

British stage and film actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw in a recent comment has shower praise on one of African Influential Women Oprah Winfrey. She had an interview with ES Magazine and took time to praise Oprah who she championed her success to.

Gugu says she often emails Oprah Winfrey, who she calls a “wonderful fairy godmother”. Mbatha-Raw played the title character in Belle, the 2013 British film telling the story of a mixed-race aristocrat who pursues love and the end of the slave trade in 18th-century London.

OMG!!! UK Immigration Authorities deport 5-yr-old Nigerian Boy

Are you serious? How would this happen to a 5years old? I am not sure Nigeria government did enough to help on the issue. 

Despite appeal and a high profile campaign, a five-year-old Nigerian boy who was born in the United Kingdom has been deported back to Nigeria, a country he has never lived in.

The kid, Rafeeq Atanda and his mother, Bola Fatumbi, was deported in what is seen as an act of injustice even after more than 8,000 people had signed a petition demanding that he be allowed to stay.

From Imo State: Gunmen Murder Commissioner and Two others

In Imo State, Gunmen went all out last weekend killing a Commissioner and two others in different location. And another one person was also abducted in Ikenegbu Layout in Owerri.

Mr Tobias Onyeleke who is the Chairman, Imo State House of Assembly Commission and a former chairman of Ihitteuboma Local Council of the state, was shot dead in front of a popular eatery along Ugwu Orji at about 5pm on Sunday, January 25.

Okonjo-Iweala Reply Ex-CBN Governors Article, Says The Ex-CBN Boss Lacks Character And Wisdom

From Informationng comes this report about the Article written by Ex-CBN Governor Boss Charles Soludo.Several reactions have trailed the article by ex-Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Charles Soludo, who wrote a critical review of the two front runners in the coming presidential election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari and his counterpart in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Goodluck Jonathan. The latest of such is coming from the Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

See Crowd that Turn Up at GEJ's Campaign rally in Akure (PHOTO)

With the Presidential election just few days to go President GEJ Campaign train move to Akure capital of Ondo State. Here are some Pictures of the Massive Crowd that turned up.

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Amnesty International says Nigerian military ignored advance warnings of Boko Haram attacks on Baga, Monguno

The Nigerian military for several weeks ignored repeated warnings of impending attacks on Baga and Monguno by Boko Haram and failed to take action to protect civilians, said global human rights organisation, Amnesty International.

Amnesty’s claim corroborates PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report of January 26 which indicated the Nigerian military received reliable intelligence report indicating that the Boko Haram sect would launch a massive attack on Monguno, but that yet troops were taken by surprise when the insurgents struck early Sunday, suggesting the 5 Brigade stationed in the area failed to prepare adequately for the group’s onslaught.

Amazon Top Jumia as Biggest E-commerce Website In Nigeria

Alexa an Amazon.com company, the global pioneer in the world of analytical insight, ranks Jumia.com.ng as the biggest e-commerce website in Nigeria, still ranking as the most visited local content website in the Nigeria. Looking at the exploits of Jumia over the past year, it is not hard to see why this widely trusted shopping website is visited by several millions month on month.

Rihanna reportedly listed among performing Artist at 2015 Grammys

Rihanna will perform at the Grammy Awards with Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West.

The 26-year-old star will reportedly take to the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8 with the 'Hey Jude' singer - who performed at the ceremony with his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr last year - and the 'Bound 2' hitmaker for a rendition of their collaboration 'Four Five Seconds' and the Bajan beauty is delighted to be sharing the stage with the stars.