The News Blog

January 26, 2015

“Stay and fight” – Borno Governor wants residents to engage Boko Haram

by Panshak Ibrahim The governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, has advised residents of the state, to stay and fight the Boko Haram insurgents, rather than flee when they attack. After the curfew imposed in Maiduguri over the weekend, was lifted on Monday, January 26, Shettima, while speaking on BBC radio’s Hausa-language, explained that the prior... Read More

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January 26, 2015

“We underrated them at the beginning” – GEJ speaks on Boko Haram

by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan says the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, was initially underrated by his administration. Jonathan admitted this on Sunday, January 25, while speaking at a forum with the ‘Organised Private Sector’ in Lagos. The president also expressed his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption, noting that more trials and convictions have been recorded... Read More

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January 26, 2015

Pres. Jonathan’s aides stranded as Boko Haram attacks Borno

by James Sambo Members of the presidential advance team – made up of security personnel, other staff attached to the president and the media – who accompanied President Goodluck Jonathan to Saturday’s presidential campaign rally in Maiduguri, Borno, are reportedly trapped in the state capital. This is following an attack launched on the town by... Read More

January 26, 2015

Suspected ritualists kill teenage girls in Ondo

by Anike Jacobs Suspected ritualists have murdered two teenage girls, Oyinkansola Owoeye and Folasade Bello, in a farm at Iju in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Vanguard Newspaper reports that both girls, aged 12, went to the farm to fetch firewood but never returned. Their lifeless bodies, inflicted with machetes cuts, were... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Jonathan promises to do big stuff for Nollywood if re-elected (READ)

by S’ola Filani On Saturday, President Goodluck Jonathan met with the Nollywood practitioners and we have got the details of what they discussed. The closed door meeting held late night at the State House, Marina, Lagos and the purpose of the meeting was to get the unwavering support of the industry. Media personality, Joseph Benjamin... Read More

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January 25, 2015

The Nigerian government has not been effective – Obama

by Anike Jacobs President Obama is of the belief that the Nigerian government is ineffective in combating the Boko Haram menace in the country. He said this in an interview with YouTube stars, Bethany Mota, GloZell Green & Hank Green last Thursday, Jan 22, 2015 at 5pm at the White House. When asked to talk... Read More

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January 25, 2015

7 things Pres. Jonathan told John Kerry at their meeting today

by Anike Jacobs The US Secretary of State, John Kerry paid a visit to Nigeria today, January 25 and met with President Goodluck Jonathan for the purpose of ensuring peaceful elections in February. They had a candid and constructive discussion about a broad range of issues, revolving around insecurity, Boko Haram, fear and more. We... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Toyin Aimakhu’s husband, Funke Akindele react to ‘marriage crisis’ reports

by S’ola Filani Even though his Facebook status reads ‘separated’, Adeniyi Johnson says he is still married to fellow actor, Toyin Aimakhu. He has refused to accept the fact that his marriage has hiccups. Reacting to the reports that he cheated on his wife, Toyin Aimakhu, Johnson in a chat said “whoever says that my... Read More

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January 25, 2015

4 robbers die in car accident in Ondo (Graphic photo)

by Anike Jacobs Four armed robbery suspects died mysteriously recently in Ondo State. According to the Ondo State Police Command, the suspects died in an auto crash after men of the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) gave them a hot chase while trying to escape from a robbery scene in Akure, the state capital. Commissioner of... Read More

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January 25, 2015

We hear Boko Haram released 192 people today

by James Sambo It is believed that terrorist sect, Boko Haram, on Sunday, January 25, released 192 out of the 218 people, it abducted from Katarko town, Gujba local government area of Yobe state. According to a popular politician, Alhaji Goni Katarko, the insurgents called the town’s residents and asked them to pick the captives at... Read More

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January 25, 2015

“If they take back power from us, we’ll take back our oil” | “Jonathan needs to go back home so we can try another driver” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. “We are Nigerians but not one Nigeria; what brings us together is oil. The North wants to use insecurity excuse to push out our own. One thing I can assure you is that though I am retired, I am not tired. We can go back to the struggle. We own the resources... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Oyedepo didn’t vow to open the ‘gates of hell’ on GEJ’s opponents, did he?

by S’ola Filani Bishop David Oyedepo of Winner’s Chapel today prayed against the enemies of the President Goodluck Jonathan. While declaring his support for Goodluck Jonathan during his sermon today, the preacher reportedly said: ‘We will open the gates of hell on those who oppose you.’ ‘I pray that God will grant President Jonathan the... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Pres. Jonathan pledges to raise $1billion for Boko Haram victims

by Panshak Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to raise $1 billion or over one million Boko Haram victims. Jonathan says the Federal Government would raise the said figure, to support the people who have been displaced and affected by insurgency in the country. He made the commitment on Saturday, January 24, while paying a... Read More

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January 25, 2015

“Tables turned for Emir of Kano, Naira goes digging for gold” – See our Winners and Losers of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Winners & Losers is a roundup of the week’s major happenings, where we spotlight the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the news cycle. As always, you can agree or disagree.. THE WINNERS All Progressives Congress The major opposition party seems to be working overtime to lose the label of ‘opposition’. In recent months,... Read More

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January 25, 2015

PDP behind attack on Jonathan – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. PDP behind attack on Jonathan. The opposition, All Progressives Congress, says the recent back-to-back attacks on President Jonathan’s campaign rally… was sponsored by his own party. “Information is now in the public domain that these attacks were self inflicted, with the aim of demonizing the APC and instigating retaliatory attacks in the southern... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Update: Curfew imposed on Maiduguri indefinitely

by James Sambo While the Nigerian Army engages the Boko Haram insurgents in coordinated land and air operations, a curfew has been imposed on Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. The Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has tweeted an update on ongoing operation around Maiduguri and Mongunu. The tweet said: “Troops are repelling a simultaneous attack on... Read More

January 25, 2015

Niger Delta mililtant leaders met this weekend and here’s what they decided

by Iyobosa Omoregie Several Niger Delta militants leaders have threatened to unleash violence on the country if President Goodluck Jonathan fails to win the February 14 presidential election. The former militants met on Friday, January 23, in Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, at a meeting which was attended by all the former militant leaders and... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram in Borno

by James Sambo According to PR Nigeria, the nation’s troops are engaged in a firefight with Boko Haram insurgents. The report by the government’s information agency stated that soldiers are currently repelling attacks by terrorists around Maiduguri and Mongunu, in Borno State. It is believed that the soldiers have successfully repelled several attempts by terrorists... Read More

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January 24, 2015

Yemi Osinbajo’s wife talks about her husband and more (READ)

by S’ola Filani Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress party, Yemi Osinbajo wants you to know that she has got her husband’s back. In an interview with the Nation Newspaper, she disclosed how she felt when he initially announced his involvement with Buhari and more. See excerpts: On... Read More

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January 24, 2015

God will mend our happiness || Actress, Toyin Aimakhu speaks on her crashed marriage

by S’ola Filani Toyin Aimakhu’s marriage will always be one of the best things that happened to her, even though it seems to be going through a storm at the moment. We can authoritatively confirm that they parted ways a few weeks back over infidelity claims but Toyin hopes things get better between them. Confirming... Read More

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January 24, 2015

10 things you should know about the new king of Saudi Arabia

by Chinwe Okafor King Salman bin Abdulaziz has been announced as the crowned king following his brother’s demise. Here are 10 things you need to know about him. 1. Salman bin Abdulaziz will ascend to the throne of Saudi Arabia after a single year as its Crown Prince. 2. Over the last year, the 79-year-old... Read More

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January 24, 2015

#OperationFlush: Nigeria and its allies plan final push on Boko Haram

by Panshak Ibrahim Boko Haram may have a major battle coming for them as neigbhouring West African countries have reportedly drafted a plan to carry out a joint action against the terrorist sect. In an effort to flush Boko Haram out completely, Chad, Cameroun, Niger and Nigeria, will attack the insurgents collectively. The Nigerian Army... Read More

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January 24, 2015

Man, 60, arrested for raping 14-year-old daughter, blames evil spirit (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs 60-year-old man, Isiaka Alade, who was recently arrested by police for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter blames the act on an evil spirit. Hear his claims: “I cannot remember what I did. An evil spirit always possesses me and as soon as I am done, I will regain my senses. Most especially,... Read More

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January 24, 2015

It gets real: Man knocks friend out cold during argument over election outcome

by Anike Jacobs Jonathan deserves a second term…shut it up, it is Buhari…. While arguing over the winner of the upcoming presidential election, two friends – Chukwuemeka and Akpan – got into a fight at Old Ojo Road in Agboju area of Lagos State. Leadership Newspaper reports that the argument started after Chukwuemeka boasted that... Read More

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January 24, 2015

We don’t need UN, AU help to fight Boko Haram – Dasuki tells BBC

by James Sambo During an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Friday, January 23, National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said Nigeria does not need the help of the United Nations and the African Union to defeat the Boko Haram terrorist group. According to Dasuki, Nigeria and her neighbouring countries, were in a “good shape” to effectively... Read More

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January 24, 2015

I fulfilled my 2011 campaign promises – Jonathan

by James Sambo To all those accusing the Nigerian President of not fulfilling his 2011 campaign promises, he’s got an answer for you. While inaugurating a five-seater air-conditioned passenger inter-city rail transport system that will link Makurdi, Benue State with Port-Harcourt, Rivers State yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan insisted that he had fulfilled the promises he... Read More

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January 23, 2015

#DivorceDrama: My mother-in-law physically abuses me – Man laments in court

by Anike Jacobs An 8-month-old marriage between one Mr. John Obah, 37 and his 21 year old wife, Gift, was dissolved today at the Ikorodu customary court, Lagos, over the constant harassment from the husband’s mother-in-law. John Obah, a trader, reportedly approached the court asking to divorce his wife over allegations that his mother in-law... Read More

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January 23, 2015

How we stole N100 million in a single bank operation – Suspected armed robbers

by Anike Jacobs An eight man trans-border robbery gang, known for robbery operations in Benin Republic, Mali, among other countries within West Africa, and headed by a 59 year old man, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. The members include, Chineye David, 29; Uchenna Eze, 35; Victor Anamalechi, 45; Ifeanacho Igwe, 35;... Read More

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January 23, 2015

#StoriesWeHear: Jealous housewife bathes rival with acid, jumps into ‘River Niger’

by Anike Jacobs A jealous wife’s rage can bring down a glass house in seconds. One Mrs. Rosemary in Oko-Ogbele community in Asaba, Delta State, who couldn’t control her jealousy, has bathed her rival with acid water and jumped into River Niger in a rage. City People reports that the housewife had complained of the... Read More

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January 23, 2015

Defence Headquarters’ website survives hacking

by Kolapo Olapoju The website of the Defence Headquarters, (defenceinfo.mil.ng), has been restored, after being hacked in the wee hours of Friday, January 23. When the hacking occurred, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, had released a statement revealing that the blog site was hacked by a certain “Ima Sadiq”. He said:... Read More

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