Boko Haram reportedly ‘beheading’ Christians in Gwoza

According to reports, Boko Haram militants are beheading young men in the Christian community in Gwoza, the Borno town that the insurgent group recently took over and declared an Islamic caliphate.

Sources from the town claim that Christian men who refuse to convert to Islam are being beheaded while the women are being forced into marriages with the insurgents.

"It is quite clear that terrorism has no friend, but it is abundantly clear that the Christians are worst hit. The whole town and the Parish rectory have been occupied by the terrorists. So many structures and items have been vandalized. Dozens have been killed and a lot of church structures have been burnt down. Christians in the town are really in a terrible situation, a moment of great persecution. Christian men were caught and beheaded, the women were forced to become Muslims and were taken as wives to the terrorists.” Rev. Fr. Gideon Obasogie, the social communications director of the catholic diocese of Maiduguri said. Continue...

Photos: See how Nigerians seek asyllum under harsh conditions in South Africa

Here are some photos and a video shot by Sahara TV that captures the plight of Nigerian immigrants seeking asylum under harsh conditions in Pretoria, South Africa. According to a South African immigration officer, about 1000 Nigerians besiege their office on a daily basis seeking asylum. See more photos and the video after the cut...

Hours after executing 300 Syrian soldiers, ISIS parade capatured Kurds, then beheads one

ISIS militants yesterday released a video showing them executing about 300 Syrian soldiers they captured near the Tabqa air base as the soldiers attempted to flee the fallen air base in Raqqa, Syria.

They stripped the soldiers down to their briefs, took them to the desert, lined them up and executed them. Then hours later, they posted another video showing captured Kurd fighters wearing orange prison uniforms. This time they executed only one....beheaded him on video (pictured right)...while warning the Kurds to break from their alliance with the US government against the caliphate or face more capture and executions.

Islamic State also threatened America in the video, warning them to cease its support of the Kurdish people or they will continuing beheading prisoners, including Americans. See the photos after the cut..

Cult Shrine Causes Panic In Ogun State

Residents and monarchs of Onigbedu Community in the Ewekoro Local Government area of Ogun State, are fighting over the building of an Oro shrine in the commuity.

One of the protesters

The planned shrine has caused panic among residents as they said that the shrine would disturb the inter-religious peace in the community.

The monarchs, led by Oba Matthew Ajibulu, however said the shrine would be of no disturbance to the residents.

Some residents who are currently living in fear since the announcements of the planned shrine was made by monarchs said their fear was confirmed when some residents were injured during a protest against the construction of the shrine.

I Will Come Back To Nollywood After 8 Years - Kate Henshaw

In a recent interview with Sahara Reporters, Actress Kate Henshaw has revealed that her political break will only be for 4 or 8 years and she would eventually come back to acting.

Kate Henshaw

She said she would eventually come back to acting but only when she serves her full time in office.
She said: “Well, Well, I will take a break to serve the larger population of Nigeria. I won’t quit. Arnold Schwarzenegger was Governor and he is back to acting again. You take time off,you serve your people. I don’t hope to be there forever.

Anambra Pays Last Respect To Late Dora Akunyili (Photos)

The remains of late Prof Dora Nkem Akunyili arrived Awka, the Anambra State capital, yesterday, August 27, at about 2.00pm for an Honours and Tributes Ceremony held in her honour.

The body arrived at Anambra State Women Development Centre, Awka in a brown golden casket which was accompanied by her husband, Dr Chike Akunyili, her children and other family relatives.
It was then laid at the stage of the auditorium after being received by Governor Willie Obiano and his wife, Ebele.

Gov Obiano and his wife looking at coffin with Dora’s remains

The former Nigerian Minister for Information and Communication was given a heroic reception by the government and people of the state as the auditorium and canopies were filled up with people including government officials, monarchs, the clergy, youths, workers, friends and well-wishers from across the globe.

Gunmen Kill Couple, Child, Maid In Lagos

Unknown gunmen have invaded an apartment in a block of flats in Unity Estate, Akowonjo area of Egbeda, yesterday, killing the whole family and their maid.

Vanguard reports that the unfortunate incident happened very early yesterday morning, at about 2am. The incidence which put cold shivers on the neighbors and other occupants of the Estate, started with the gunmen, who are suspected to be hired assassins,  shooting sporadically into the air after scaling the fence of the building. It was reported that the gate man was held hostage, beaten beyond recognition but later released and was told to leave the environment at once, threatening to kill him if he dares alert the police.

Textile Thief Rearrested As He Escaped From Court Cell

A 25-year-old suspected textile thief who yesterday, August 27, escaped from a transit cell at the premises of the Ikeja High Court, Lagos, was caught again.

The suspect, Friday Onochie, who was said to have been arraigned for stealing before a magistrate, Mrs. Margaret Dan-Oni, was caught by joint efforts of policemen, prisons officials and members of the public even before he could properly escape from the high court premises.

The suspect, who allegedly stole clothing materials valued at millions of Naira, had pleaded not guilty to the one count charge.

Although he was granted bail by Magistrate Dan-Oni while the matter was adjourned till September 29, 2014, the magistrate had also ordered that he be remanded in prison custody pending the perfection of his bail conditions.

Sheik Zakzaky Says Military Plan To Kill Him

Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky whose 3 sons were killed July 25 allegedly by the security, now claims agents plot to murder him.

Sheik Zakzaky

The leader of country’s Shiites lost his children in Zaria, Kaduna State, in the clash between the Nigerian soldiers and Shiite Muslims. 
Speaking after the incident the aggrieved father narrated that his son Mahmud, a student of Beirut university, was shot in the stomach, his two brothers were arrested alive but  reportedly later killed.

According to Leadership, in a recent speech Delivered on Wednesday at the end of a weekly Tafsir, Sheik Zakzaky alleged the plot by the government to unleash further violence on the upcoming fortieth day prayer session to be held for those killed by soldiers in Zaria.

I Have Commitment Issues - Reminisce

Nigerian musician, Reminisce has revealed that even though he presently lives with the mother of his two kids, he is not ready to take her to the altar.

Reminisce sits down with Toke Makinwa

He was talking to Punch reporters and said his reason for this was because he is still planning his future and also having some serious issues with commitment.
He also said that he has no ill will towards late singer, Goldie for using the song he wrote ” Don’t Touch My Body” and not giving him credit.

Enugu Confirms New Deputy Governor

A clergy cum politician, Ralph Nwoye, has been confirmed by the Enugu State House of Assembly as the new deputy governor of the state.

According to Premium Times Report, Mr Nwoye’s name was forwarded to the Assembly on Wednesday, August 27, after the former deputy governor, Sunday Onyebuchi was impeached by the Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday for allegedly raising chickens behind his official quarters and misconduct.

Mr. Ralph Nwoye

Though very little is known about Nwoye’s political history, he is said to be a former caretaker local government chairman in the state.
It was also learnt that he is a pastor at the Christ Ascension Church in Enugu.
The move to remove Onyebuchi is believed to have been the handiwork of the state governor, Sullivan Chime.

Ribadu Should Not Be Trusted - Edwin Clark

Former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark, has warned the Jonathan administration and the Peoples Democratic Party to be careful trusting a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and giving him a waiver.

Former EFCC boss Ribadu

Clark was speaking today at his Abuja home and said he believes Ribadu will act like a Spy and Betray Jonathan at the end.

Clark revealed that Ribadu is known for crying wolf and falsely accusing  governors elected on the platform of the party in the past while serving as the chairman of the EFCC.
He also insisted that Ribadu was the one responsible for impeachment of one unnamed governor of the party in the past.

He said that despite Jonathan saving Ribadu’s face from disgrace by changing his dismissal to retirement as assistant inspector general of police, Ribadu has never showed gratitude to the President.

He warned his party to be careful and not grant Ribadu any waiver, which would enable him contest for the party’s governorship primary of the party in Adamawa State.
Nuhu Ribadu had defected from the All Progressives Congress to the PDP in view to become the governor of Adamawa state following former Governor Nyako’s impeachment by a PDP-led party.

El-Rufai Tags Modu Sheriff, Gen. Ihejirika As Boko Haram Sponsors

An ex Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Nasir El-Rufai made an incredible revelation in the afternoon of August 28, 2014.

The ex minister tagged a former governor of Borno State, Modu Sheriff, who has recently defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Lt. Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (an ex chief of army staff, till January 2014) as Boko Haram sponsors and kingpins.

El-Rufai based his message on the words of a renowned Australian hostage and crisis negotiator Stephen Davis on AriseTV.

Ronaldo: I’ve Worked Hard For UEFA Award

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday named European Footballer of the Year, the Portuguese striker topping the journalists’ poll ahead of Germany’s World Cup winner Manuel Neuer and Dutchman Arjen Robben.

Ronaldo is the fourth recipient of the award, succeeding Franck Ribery, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.

France’s Ribery won the award last time around ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.
This time Ronaldo prevailed in a vote by 54 European journalists which took place on the sidelines of the draw for the Champions League group stages in Monaco.
“I’ve worked hard for this award, I am very happy, I thank all my team, because without that kind of team individual awards couldn’t exist,” said the reigning Ballon d’Or titleholder, after receiving his award from UEFA chief Michel Platini.
Ronaldo failed to sparkle at the World Cup in Brazil where Portugal were eliminated in the first round, but inspired Real Madrid on the European stage.
The 29-year-old broke the record for goals, 17, by a player in a Champions League campaign last season as Madrid claimed their tenth European title.
“It was amazing, something that Madrid had looked to do for many years,” said the striker.
“As Madrid players we feel as though you have to win the Champions League. It was a fantastic season – we won the Champions League, the Spanish Cup and the (UEFA) Super Cup.”
Attacking midfielder Nadine Kessler won the women’s award ahead of Wolfburg teammates Nilla Fischer of Sweden and fellow German Martina Muller.
Kessler, 26, topped the vote of a jury of 12 journalists to succeed Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, who claimed the inaugural award last year.
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Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken for the first time after he was announced on Thursday, 28 August, 2014, as the best footballer in Europe for 2014.

The Portuguese striker topped the poll conducted by European football governing body, UEFA, ahead of Germany’s World Cup winner Manuel Neuer and Dutchman Arjen Robben.

Ronaldo is the fourth recipient of the award, succeeding Franck Ribery, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.
France’s Ribery won the award last time around ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.

According to the results announced on Thursday, 28 August, 2014, Ronaldo prevailed in a vote by 54 European journalists which took place on the sidelines of the draw for the Champions League group stages in Monaco.

Cristiano Ronaldo

“I’ve worked hard for this award, I am very happy, I thank all my team, because without that kind of team individual awards couldn’t exist,” said the reigning Ballon d’Or titleholder, after receiving his award from UEFA chief Michel Platini.

NGR Players To Rule Africa

One of the reasons tennis is unpopular in Nigeria is the fact that it is relatively expensive and is perceived by many as a sport for the elites.

In spite of this misconception and many other challenges,  Nigerian players have been able to rise to the challenge against their more marketable foreign counterparts, especially during international competitions.

The most popular tennis tourney Africa, the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship, which will hold in about two months’ time, has been a veritable platform for aspiring Nigerian players to showcase their talents against more exposed players from across the globe.

Below is a look at some of Nigeria’s finest tennis players and how they could take African tennis by surprise in the nearest future:

Sarah Adegoke

Sarah Adegoke

She is barely eighteen years but already had the physique of a woman in her mid-twenties. Adegoke shot into limelight at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Open in 2012 when she was being referred to as a ‘giant killer’ with the way she brushed her opponents aside.

Gov Amaechi Explains Why Some Politicians Are After Him

Rivers State Gov­ernor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said most of the people opposed to him are those helped in one way or the other including awarding them contracts which they failed to deliver.

Amaechi disclosed this yesterday, August 27, at Oro Igwe community during a meet-the-people tour of commu­nities in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Amaechi during a meeting with people of Aluu,Omagwa,Isiokpo,Elele & Apani in July 2014. Photo: Twitter

Explaining why he became a target of opposition from some politicians in and outside the state, Amaechi said almost 80 per cent of those fighting him are people he gave billions of naira in contracts and they put the money in their pock­ets without delivering.

The governor said: “I have said that the road at Eneka was given to an Obio/Akpor son. The internal road at Rumuolumeni was given to a Rumuolumeni son. They gave it to one of Obio/Akpor sons to do. They have not done it. They have no fear, no shame. You know, the worst money to steal is the money belonging to your people.

Australian Negotiator Reveals Boko Haram Sponsors And Plans

Negotiator Dr. Stephen Davis believes Boko Haram might make a move to establish contact with the world terrorist groups Al Shabaab and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and alleges the insurgents are sponsored by some Nigerian politicians.

Steven Davis. Photo: Yahoo

According to Punch, while Al Shabaab has taken over most of Southern Somalia in 2006, the Iraqi ISIS along with Al-Qaeda is considered the most violent Jihadist group in the world.
Experts continue comparing Boko Haram strategy with the one of the most dreaded international terrorist groups and now Davis, allegedly secretly hired by President Goodluck Jonathan in the past to negotiate on the release of Chibok girls, comments on the sect tactics.

Former Oyo Governor Ladoja Loses Mother

Alhaja Halimotu Ladoja, mother of former Oyo State governor Rashidi Ladoja reportedly died Wednesday, August 27.

Rasheed Ladoja

It comes just months after  Ladoja, who is also the national leader of the Accord Party, lost his son in the auto accident on the Eko Bridge in Lagos state.

The former governor’s 94-year-old mother passed away Wednesday about 7pm at the Bodija country home. The news was made available by the ex-president of the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Prince Lanre Ogundipe, who called Vanguard with the message: “Mama lived a fulfilled life”. Nigerian Tribune adds that the elderly woman died as a result of a brief illness.

It would be recalled that Ladoja’s son Adebola was caught in a ghastly accident in May, 2014, as a truck driving at a high speed lost control and rammed into the Golf driven by Adebola.

Five Secrets of Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson Okojie is one of the most controversial Nigerian actresses. Her personality always surrounded with different rumors. Due to her birthday which is on 28 of August we decided to present you some interesting facts about her. 

Mercy is the fifth richest actress in Nigeria

1 Childhood
Father of Mercy Johnson was a military person. When she was 2 he left her mother and a girl spent vast of her childhood with him. During her young years she was rather a tomboy than a fairy princess.  Mercy was a fourth kid in a family of seven children. She has 3 elder sisters and 3 younger brothers, who were her best friends when she was little girl.

Omisore Heads To Tribunal

Almost three weeks after the governorship election in Osun State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the polls, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has announced that he would file a petition before the state elections tribunal in Osogbo, the state capital.

Senator Omisore, who rejected the results of the election held on 9 August, 2014, alleged that there were massive irregularities and monumental fraud perpetrated by the winner of the polls, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to a statement signed by the former deputy governor of Osun, Omisore said after a comprehensive review of the processes leading to the outcome of the election in Osun State, he is convinced that there were massive irregularities and monumental fraud perpetrated by Aregbesola and the APC in the state.

“We have decided to challenge this brazen attempt to subvert the wishes of the electorate who came out to support our Rescue Mission Campaign, and gubernatorial candidate of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the tribunal as provided for by the constitution and electoral laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“In our effort, we are mindful of the massive investment in deceit-driven propaganda unleashed on the citizens of Osun State by the APC.

“This, they hope will distract attention from how electoral heist was perpetrated by the Ogbeni Aregbesola and his colleagues long before the election and the deployment of O-YES cadets as election officers to compromise the valid votes of the people of the state,” the statement read.
He expressed commitment to ensuring that scientific rigging of elections in Osun, and indeed Nigeria was exposed and reversed.
“Our legal team will reveal shocking graphic details of pre-election rigging led by the leadership of the APC who had directed that all its officers relocate to Osun State before the election in addition to the subversive roles these ubiquitous officials played in the election as they compromised some of the INEC officials,” he said.
Omisore said on account of those allegations, and many other damning revelations, he was convinced that the announced outcome of the governorship election in Osun was not a true reflection of the votes cast in the election.

Senator Omisore

“We shall seek to retrieve our stolen mandate that was freely given to our candidate and party, using legal means as provided for by the constitution and electoral laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We shall continue to provide information to our aggrieved supporters and party members and urge them to go about their lawful duty without any fear of intimidation,” he said.

Man Died From Ebola In Port Harcourt - Report

Nigerian’s health minister Onyebuchi Chukwu has today confirmed the first recorded death from Ebola in Port Harcourt.

Poster: Signs and Symptoms of Ebola
It would be recalled that yesterday it was unofficially reported that the doctor whose name is yet to be provided died August 22 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from the deadly tropical virus.
Without providing the details, the top Nigerian health official confirmed August 28 the information, AFP provides:

“Following the report of this death by the doctor’s widow the next day, the case had been thoroughly investigated and laboratory analysis showed that this doctor died from EVD (Ebola Virus Disease)”
According to Sahara Reporters, the deceased secretly treated a diplomat who had contacted the first Ebola victim in Nigeria, Patrick Sawyer (the index case).
The man’s wife has been reportedly isolated in Port Harcourt, following the incident.

We Have Contained Ebola - Jonathan

Nigeria’s President, President Goodluck Jonathan has demanded the discrimination against Nigerians due to the stigma of Ebola be halted.

President Goodluck Jonathan

He said this during a meeting with a Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General, David Navarro, on yesterday, he was talking precisely about the Nigeria’s Youth Team to the Youth Olympics in China decision to withdraw from their participation in the event due to discrimination they faced.

Jonathan said that Nigeria has effectively contained the virus and that the virus never reached epidemic level in the country.
He asked  UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon to act on the sudden rise of discrimination against Nigerians.

Pastor Adeboye Thanks Fans For Facebook Followership

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has taken to one of the social networking site to celebrate fans for hitting  two million follower ship on Facebook.

The General Overseer, known for his mature reactions on issues that concern the public shared a a picture of himself on his Facebook page, with some words written on a paper. When the picture is zoomed, the words clearly showing were:  “I would like to thank you all for 2 million followers on Facebook. May The Lord bless you and speedily answer all your prayers in Jesus Name. Let’s continue to spread the good news”.


The two million follower ship, is probably the highest Facebook number of follows in Nigeria, hence, making it a feat. The appreciation update has however gotten over 740 shares, 16,802 comments of many saying a big ‘amen’ to the prayer that came with the update, and a surprising  25,915 likes have been generating various sensation since it was posted some hours ago.

Pastor Adeboye saying thank you to two million fans on facebook

The man of God, who recently revealed how a Lagos-based woman tried to seduce him, joined Facebook on the 23rd of April, 2009 and ever since, the growth of his page has been on the high side, obviously bearing on the prayers and inspirational words shared on the page every time.It would be recalled that, the General Overseer, who is a Mathematics Professor announced  about the new change in the church’s leadership.

Suspected Burglars Break Into Store, Steal N23m Gold

Three suspected Burglars who allegedly broke into a  gold store in Ikeja, Lagos, and stole pieces of gold worth N23m and over N100,000 cash have  been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.

The suspected burglars

The suspects idnetified as Moses Obande, Ogbulaja Ogaba and Izuchukwu Ezeobi were said to have burgled the gold store situated on Unity Road, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, last December and escaped with the precious material.

It was learnt that the three suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, led by SP Abba Kyari, after the owner of the store, identified simply as Mrs. Ekong, reported the matter to the former Commissioner of Police, AIG Umar Manko.

NFF Elects New President

After Aminu Maigari’s resignation from the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday became official, the Football body has chosen its new leader.

Chris Giwa and Others Sworn into the NFF

The NFF elected to the presidency, Christopher Giwa who is the chairman of the Nigeria Professional League club side Giwa Football Club.
He had 27 votes to defeat former vice president Mike Umeh who could only muster two votes.
Only 29 members of the supposed 44 participated in the election due to arrests by the DSSS.

Dr Adadevoh's Sister Test Positive For Ebola

News coming in from states has revealed that late Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh younger sister has tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus which has inflicted the nation.

Late Dr Ameyo Adadevoh. Photo: TheNation

According to Sahara Reporters, the lady named, Amy Ngozi Adadevoh has tested positive for the virus that killed her elder sister.

Miss Adedevoh had previously been under the Federal Government’s watch list for suspected case.
She has now joined up with other unlucky carriers of the deadly virus which was brought into the country by Liberian man, Patrick Sawyer.

It would be recalled that the Federal Government on August 21, 2014, paid tribute to the late consultant physician for her heroic display in course of treating the late Sawyer, the man who imported Ebola virus to Nigeria.

Enugu State Deputy Governor Sunday Onyebuchi Impeached

The Enugu State House of Assembly has reportedly impeached the state’s Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi.

Sunday Onyebuchi

The House of Assembly voting, as a result of which Onyebuchi was removed from the office, was held August 26, Premium Times reports.
While the details of the story are yet to be obtained, it is believed that the move could be masterminded by Governor Sullivan Chime.

The deputy governor was allegedly accused of operating a commercial poultry at his official residence and of disobeying the state governor. However according to the applicable legislation these are not impeachment offences. In his turn, Onyebuchi reportedly stated that Governor Chime also operated a piggery at the Government House.

Pastor Steps On Church Members During Deliverance

Controversial South African Pastor Daniel Lesego of the Rabboni Centre is in the news again.

South African Pastor Lasego

A new photo was tagged “foot stepping” deliverance of Pastor Lesego Daniel. It shows the pastor walking on the bodies of his obedient members during a recent deliverance service.

Buhari Speaks On APC Presidential Candidate

Former Head of State and a national leader of the opposition All Progressives Congress [APC] Muhammadu Buhari, has given insights into how his party will select its presidential candidate for the 2015 general election.

Mr. Buhari spoke to a team of editors from the leading Hausa Newspaper, Rariya, in his office in Abuja, recently.
PREMIUM TIMES’ Sani Tukur translated the full interview into English, with permission from Rariya.
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Barely seven months before the 2015 general elections, former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed how his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, will select its presidential candidate.

Buhari, who is a national leader of the opposition party, made this disclosure in an interview he had with a team of editors from the leading Hausa Newspaper, Rariya, in his office in Abuja, recently.
According to the interview, the former Head of State talks about the state of  insecurity, the unemployment of Nigerian youths, lack of confidence in the presidency and so many issues confronting the country.
Below are excerpts from the interview published by Premium Times on Tuesday, 26 August, 2014, with permission from Rariya:

If you become the President today, how will you tackle the myriad of problems confronting the country and restore confidence in governance?
First I have to secure the country, because unless you secure the country, nothing can be done properly, So, first it is security and then how to manage the country, that is by resuscitating the economy, the infrastructure, getting the factories reopened, getting employment and goods and services. It is much easier to damage than to rebuild, but everybody agrees that Nigeria is an incredibly resourceful country, both materially and human wise. So it is a question of the elite getting their acts together and making sure the country is organized in such a way that it can be secured and managed well. It is not easy because a number of the institutions have being compromised. What do you do with the Nigerian Police in terms of their efficiency? The military itself? The judiciary?
The recent happening in our country, especially the abduction of more than 200 girls from their school is unbelievable. For those of us who experienced the civil war, we can’t reconcile how a group like Boko Haram would come and collect from one school more than 200 children and after three months, the Federal Government cannot do anything. So for those of us coming from the 1960s to now, it is unthinkable for any group to emerge in Nigeria to hold everyone to ransom. I mean the so-called Boko Haram. I said this about six months ago. I said no religion advocates hurting the innocent. So the religious toga that Boko Haram is wearing can be exposed. You can’t wrap yourself with explosives and go and kill people in markets, churches, mosques, and motor parks, and also go and slaughter children in their sleep. It’s simply terrorism. This is my clear understanding of it and it is the duty of the Federal Government to stop it. Unfortunately, so far, the Federal Government has failed.

There was the unfortunate attack on you in Kaduna and then there was an investigation. Has there been any progress concerning that incident?
You are asking me of progress. Have you forgotten that over 200 girls are missing for over three months now and nothing has happened? Ok. I know I’m a former Head of State and I decided to be in politics of opposition. Imagine your daughter being among the missing girls. So to come and talk to me about a near-death situation while over 200 children are still missing is insensitive. I do not expect anything to come out of the investigation into the attack on me honestly.

The question is if we see a Buhari presidency today, will these things be pursued vigorously?
Well, people have to be accountable, but there is a limit to what one can do if one finds himself as the president of this great country today. Earlier on, I talked about institutions being compromised so with who are you going to work? Whoever finds himself as the leader of this country next year, I hope he will not be overwhelmed by the problems and just sit back to watch the decay instead of doing something practical.

Gen. Buhari, left, and President Jonathan.

I think this is the right time to ask you this question. Are you going to contest the next election or not?
Well I have to say that I am a loyal party member. Yes I have my own rights and so on, but being part of the merger, and the merger is not a political accident. I participated in the presidential elections of 2003, 2007 and 2011 so for me to participate in the merger process is not an accident. I realised that my experience in partisan politics from April 2002 to now is the only way I think of in confronting this amorphous ruling party, the PDP. I think the way forward for our country is for the opposition parties that have representations in the state legislatures and in the centre to come together and face the PDP. Unless that is done, we cannot stop the bad system. I have said it often that I am a converted democrat since 1991 when the Soviet Union, an empire of the 20th century, collapsed without a shot fired. People panicked, left nuclear sites, missile sites and now there are 18 or 19 republics. That was when I came to the conclusion that the democratic system of government is the best form of governance.

Nigeria Is Close To Defeating Ebola, 1 Confirmed Case Left

Nigeria is really close to getting rid of the deadly Ebola virus disease, as only one confirmed case remains in the country. This optimism was expressed by the Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, on August 26, 2014, Thursday.

PremiumTimes report that this message has been conveyed by the minister, who was represented by the spokesman, Dan Nwomeh, in a press statement released this afternoon.

Nigeria’s Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu addresses diplomatic envoys on the status of the Ebola disease control in Nigeria at the Foreign Affairs House in Abuja August 7, 2014. Photo: REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Chukwu revealed that only one Ebola patient remained in isolation in Lagos, down from the 13 officially-confirmed cases in the country.
“She is stable but still on treatment at the Isolation ward in Lagos,” the statement read.

He also added that the authorities have been able to curtail Ebola spread across the nation. A total of 129 people were put under surveillance. The patients have completed the 21-day observation incubation period.

SAD: Nigeria's Oldest Pastor Dies

One of the nation’s most intriguing pastors, Pastor Samuel Sadela is dead.

Sadela’s open registry

He passed on this Sunday and a condolence register is on at his Gospel Apostolic Church in Lagos on Tuesday evening.

Church members and officials have refused to talk about the death of their church founder to the press.

Sadela is said to be 108 years old and he started his career as a man of God for 76 years.
He first got married in 1934 but the marriage lasted only 21 years, he had seven kids but none of them lived beyond their infancy.

He then got married again in 1965 and had four kids but only two survived, his second wife passed on in 2001.

And then the controversy started when he married a who was 77 years his junior.
He talked about this issue last year and said: “The Lord is my strength. I am very strong and energetic”. revealing that the woman’s youthfulness gave him strength.

The marriage with Christiana Sadela is “a fulfillment of the scripture and worthy of thanksgiving and appreciation to God”, his church said in a statement. “Nothing is impossible for God,” he said.

Cameroon Sends Back 480 Nigerian Soldiers

Latest reports suggest that about 480 Nigerian soldiers, who had allegedly fled into Cameroon after heavy fighting with Boko Haram insurgents, are right now being sent back to Nigeria by Cameroonian authorities.

It was reported few days ago how civilians fleeing into Cameroon gave accounts of being joined by Nigerian soldiers who were retreating from heavy fighting with insurgents in the border town of Gamboru.

File photo of Nigerian soldiers

The Nigerian army had previously referred to the unscheduled arrival of 480 Nigerian troops into Cameroonian soil as a “tactical maneuver”.
According to Sahara Reporters report, the Nigerian troops came back into Nigeria through Adamawa state after being transported in a long convoy under tight security.

Residents of Mubi town in Adamawa State reported seeing tired and tattered-looking soldiers arrive.

The residents said they saw several soldiers, wearing torn uniforms and gloomy faces, returned in the wee hours of Tuesday.

It was gathered that residents suspect that the returning soldiers were among the 500 soldiers that fled to Cameroon on Monday.
A resident, Joseph Baba, said “we saw some of them purchasing second hand clothes at the Mubi main market”.

NFF Chairman Maigari Resigns

Nigerian Football Federation chairman Alhaji Aminu Maigari has officially resigned  from his position and the decision will be in effect from yesterday August 26, 2014.

Aminu Maigari

SA Media to the Honourable Minister of Sports, Patrick Omorodion released a letter which read: “The Bauchi-born administrator resigned as NFF President on August 12, 2014 to pave way for a peaceful resolution of the crisis that engulfed the football federation shortly after the 2014 FIFA World Cup.”

This recent news comes after Coach Stephen Keshi, agreeed to take care of the national team next two games and then discuss new contract terms.

 Maigari was earlier impeached but a FIFA ban due to Government interference forced the administration to bring him bacl, a new election is to be held in two weeks.

Di Maria Joins Man United For Record Fee

Manchester United have signed Argentina midfielder Angel di Maria from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee of £59.7 million, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old’s move, on a five-year contract, shatters the previous British record fee of £50m paid by Chelsea to sign Spain striker Fernando Torres from Liverpool in 2011.

“Manchester United is delighted to announce that Angel Di Maria has completed his transfer for a British record fee of £59.7 million. Angel joins on a five-year contract,” said a club statement.
United manager Louis van Gaal added: “Angel is a world-class midfielder but most importantly he is a team player. There is no doubting his immense natural talent.

“He is a tremendously fast and incisive left-footed player who puts fear into the most accomplished defence,” the Dutchman explained.

“His dribbling skills and his ability to take on and beat opponents are a joy to watch. He is an excellent addition to the team.”

Meanwhile di Maria said it was van Gaal’s “vision” for the English giants that had persuaded him to move to Old Trafford, even though United, are not in this season’s Champions League following their unexpectedly lowly seventh place in last term’s Premier League.

Angel Di Maria

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United,” di Maria said. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Spain and there were a lot of clubs interested in me, but United is the only club that I would have left Real Madrid for.

“Louis van Gaal is a fantastic coach with a proven track record of success and I am impressed by the vision and determination everyone has to get this club back to the top – where it belongs. I now just cannot wait to get started.”

Buhari Pessimistic About Investigation

Former Military President of the Nigeria and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has said that he does not believe that the investigations for the recent attack on his life will be successful.

Buhari’s Car that was attacked

He revealed his pessimism in a sit down with popular Hausa newspaper, Rariya in the Fedral State Capital Abuja.
He also urged other opposition parties to come together with APC and help them take down the ruling party, The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the upcoming 2015 National Elections.

Buhari said tht if the FG can’t still find the Chibok girls, he doesn’t expect them to catch the attackers who tried to kill him.
“You are asking me of progress. Have you forgotten that over 200 girls are missing for over three months now and nothing has happened? Ok.

What Re-Arrested Fake Female Soldier Has To Say

A fake female soldier, with the pseudonym Angela Omeih, was on Tuesday, August 19, re-arrested at Igbara-Oke military check-point in Ifedore local government area of Ondo State in the same army uniform.

Fake Soldier Angela Omieh re-arrested

It would be recalled in May 2014 that the fake soldier was arrested by men of the 323 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Akure, Ondo State.

The fake soldier, after being arrested this time, gave her name as Miss Jamila Suleiman of Mile 3, Dioba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The State Police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, who paraded the suspect after briefing reporters in his office, said the fake soldier had earlier in the year been arrested by military men and handed over to the police.
She was then charged to court, but granted bail and re-arrested again at Igbara-Oke military check-point while impersonating herself as a soldier.
The suspect said she committed the offence in order to survive and earn for living after the death of her father.

IG Appoints New Police Spokesman

The Inspector General Police, Suleiman Abba, NPM, mni, on Thursday appointed DCP Emmanuel Ojukwu as the new Force Public Relations Officer.

DCP Emmanuel Ojukwu

This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by CSP Abayomi Shogunle, Deputy Force Public Relation Officer, a copy obtained by Naij.com
Ojukwu replaces the former spokesman, ACP Frank Mba, who has been redeployed to Lagos State Command as an Area Commander, Area J.

Disgrace: New Enugu International Airport Flooded (Photos)

The recently renovated Enugu International Airport named after Akanu Ibiam (AIIA) has been flooded after witnessing some major rainfall, according to news reaching us.

The airport was closed on February 10, 2010, by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for the first phase of major renovation and expansion works. It was re-opened on December 16, 2010, before going through a third batch of renovations last year. It is now looking like a canal to international and local guests.

The airport had welcomed its first international flight since the renovation in 2013 to change its status.
Despite undergoing three major renovations to the tune of millions of tax payers’ naira, it seems the money is now clogging the drains.
See more in the photos below:

Flooded AIIA

Van Vicker Quits Set For Fear Of Ebola

Top Ghanaian Actor, Van Vicker, said with the deadly Ebola virus disease currently in Liberia, for fear of being infected, he has decided to pause the shooting of his movie in the country until the issue is solved.

Ghanaian actor Van Vicker

The award winning Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker, is taking every measures in avoiding being a victim.
The actor, who has a Liberian lineage, opened up that he is scared of going back to Liberia to shoot the second part of his movie, ‘Bendu Sudan’ because of the deadly Ebola virus rocking the country.
The married father of three said: “Ebola is a deadly disease,you can’t joke with it . I have been to Liberia several times to do casting and production meetings, and all was scheduled to go for shoot this month, but because of the Ebola threat, I don’t want to take chances shooting in Liberia.
“I pray that the good Lord saves us all. I will be going back to shoot the part 2 once the Ebola issues are solved,” he added.

Lawmaker Wants NFF Investigated

Following the fire that razed the headquarters of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, recently, a member of the House Of Representatives at the National Assembly, Godfrey Gaiya has called for a probe of the football house.

It would be recalled that a mysterious fire gutted the headquarters of the NFF located at Wuse Zone 7, Abuja on Wednesday, 20 August, 2014.
According to reports, the fire incident caused damage worth millions of naira to offices of the secretary, Accountant and others.

Gaiya, who is the Chairman House Committee On Sports,  while commenting on the incident, wondered why the fire razed the chief accountant and secretary general’s offices at a time his committee called on the federation to make their financial records available.

“This happened when my committee requested for NFF’s financial records, which makes it suspicious. Now all evidence may be lost in the fire that affected strategic office.
“Arsonists must be arrested and punished. Whoever is found wanting should be brought to book,” Gaiya said.

Few hours after the fire incident, the police said it has begun investigation into the incident. As at the time of compiling this report, the report of the investigation is yet to be made public.

NFF building on fire.

Meanwhile, the NFF has called on all Nigerians to discountenance a statement by the Chairman of NFF Electoral Committee, Mr. Amoni Biambo, to the effect that elections into the NFF Executive Committee will hold at the General Assembly of Tuesday, 26th August, 2014.

Ebola: Liberians Riot Over Government Restrictions

Liberians staying at West point, Monrovia, Liberia, have began rioting after the Liberian Government sealed off the area where they live due to the Ebola virus scare.

Man in anti riot gear

The Liberian government is trying to stop the increased spread of the deadly virus and control its borders.
The Westpoint residents begun rioting when one female commissioner was given permission to leave the closed district with her family while the rest were held down.
The district with a population of sixty thousand citizens feel that the government is marginalizing them long before the outbreak of the virus.
The district contained workers who moved from Liberia’s rural areas to the city after the civil war ended in search of good jobs, but now the district have been labelled a no go area after lots of residents are said to be infected.

Fashola Challenges FG Over Revenue Allocation

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has challenged the Federal Government to justify the spending of its 52 percent revenue allocation it gets on monthly bases from the federation account.

Vanguard reports that the governor made the inquiry while speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the expanded Lagos State Economic and Empowerment Programme, EEP, held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, the state capital.

Odemwingie In Trouble As FA Investigate

Nigerian International football player, Peter Osaze Odemwingie seems to be in trouble as his transfer from West Brom to Cardiff city is under investigation by the Football Association (England FA).

Osaze celebrates in Cardiff Colours

According to Daily Mail, Osaze and his then agent Rob Segal are undergoing legal proceedings over agent fees following his September 2013 move.

Osaze later moved to Stoke in January and that is also under dispute.

The issue is said to have grown and now heading to the English FA tribunal for hearing.

Albion have also been contacted by the FA but they are said to be innocent of doing no wrong.

Osaze has been involved with the Super Eagles for over 10 years now and has been capped 65 times.
He was part of the Eagles party to Brazil and scored Nigeria’s goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina that helped the nation advance to the round of 16 stage in Brazil.

Satan Made Me Rape Pastor’s Daughter – Armed Robber

A 50-year-old man, Ayodele Ademola, who raped a pastor’s daughter in Ibadan, Oyo state has confessed to his crime as he blamed satan and poverty for his actions.

Robbery gang leader and other suspects who robbed Pastor and raped his daughter

On August 14, it was reported that Ayodele Ademola who was part of the leader of a four man robbery gang  who stormed a Pastor’s house, robbed him of his properties and went ahead to rape one of his daughters were arrested by the Oyo State Police Command.
The leader of the robbery gang, 55- year-old man Ayodele Ademola, speaking with LEADERSHIP FRIDAY at the police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan revealed that the failed operation was the second in which he and his gang had participated in.

How Nigerian Navy Benefits From Insurgency

In spite of the condemnation that trails the spate of terror attacks perpetrated by the Islamist group Boko Haram since 2009, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosun, has disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force has actually benefitted from the insurgency.

Amosun, who made this disclosure on Thursday, 21 August, 2014, at the commissioning of the remodelled Oko Barracks Road  in Benin, Edo State said the activities of the dreaded Boko Haram sect has enabled the Nigerian air force to improve its fighting force and skills appreciably‎.

He also stated that Boko Haram insurgency across Nigeria has facilitated the the application of innovative technology on surveillance at designated locations in the country.
“If not for the lives that are really lost due to insurgency, you will see that this insurgency is really out to boost the capabilities of the NAF,” Amosun said.

He ‎also disclosed that insurgency has improved the collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies, which he said has resulted in reduction of bomb explosions and that it will soon get better.

“As I speak with you now, we have better collaboration and sharing of information. That explains why these bombs that used to explode in major cities and towns have been reduced drastically. Out there in the North-East, it’s going to get better because, we now have common communication,” he said.

Mother Of Three Caught With Cannabis At Lagos Airport

Ezeh Ifeoma Maureen, a 37-year-old mother of three has been caught with substances that tested for cannabis at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in  Ikeja, Lagos, during a screening process.

Ifeoma Maureen with the Cannabis

The Nation reports that the Anambra state native was  arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in  Ikeja, Lagos, during an outward screening of China-bound Ethiopian Airlines’ passengers.

She was discovered, attempting to smuggle 6.200 kilogrammes of dried weeds that tested positive for cannabis. Although before the bubble busted, she was quoted to have said that the content of her bags are vegetables and foodstuff, the agency’s Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, made it known that the discovered drug was packed in two parcels.

INCREDIBLE: Nigerian Baby Shocks Doctors (PHOTOS)

A Nigerian baby, Amara Chiedozie, has surprised doctors and nurses in the UK after she started feeding herself with her bottle after 72 hours of her birth.

20-year-old single mother, Onyi Chiedozie who said she is amazed at how her daughter is capable of holding the feeding bottle on her own said she ‘grabbed’ her bottle during a feed and held it to her mouth.
Amara at threee days old actually started feeding herself, now at three weeks old she regularly holds her bottle all by herself and pushes it aside when she is full up.
Meanwhile the new mother, Onyi, who said she is using a combination of breast and bottle feeding, said everyone is amazed by the feat.
See photos below

Nigerian Baby, Amara Chiedozie, who learned to feed herself when she was only 72 hours old

The 20-year-old mother said: ‘She was crying as she was hungry and when we were feeding, she started shaking, then she just grabbed the bottle and she was holding it by herself. We couldn’t believe it because babies don’t normally do it that young, I’m so shocked that I have been documenting it every day”.

Ebola: Patrick Sawyer's Widow Regrets Dr Ameyo Stella Adedavoh's Death

Widow of late Patrick Sawyer, the man who brought the Ebola Virus Disease into Nigeria, has reacted to  the untimely death of Dr Ameyo Adadevou, revealing many seemingly unfavorable reports about her husband before his untimely death.

Decontee Sawyer

Leadership NG reports that Decontee Sawyer regretted the inconsiderate act of her husband for deliberately bringing the Ebola Virus Disease into Nigeria, an act which has made Nigerians to dread handshakes, put a stop to eating of bushmeats and also avoiding contacts with dead bodies of infected persons amongst others.
The resident of Minnesota, USA  made it known in a mail to the Leadership NG, that she regrets her first explanation and justification of Why her husband, Patrick Sawyer Deliberately Traveled To Nigeria  saying it was rather a terrible mistake, the act which made President Goodluck Jonathan to call the late Patrick Sawyer a mad man.

Saraki Speaks On Presidential Ambition

Dr. Bukola Saraki, a member of the Nigerian senate representing Kwara central senatorial district has said he will make his intention to contest for the 2015 presidential election known at the right time.

The senator made the statement while responding to rumours of his ambition to contest for the Presidency in 2015.

Speaking with Daily Independent reporter on Monday, after a stakeholders’ meeting of the Kwara State branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he explained that the fight was not of a personal ambition as alleged in some quarters by some persons blackmailing and criticising him.