New Boko Haram Group Uncovered In Niger State, Gov Springs Into Action

A Boko Haram look-alike Islamic group has been uncovered in Bida, Niger State.

Niger State Jumaat Imams Forum are concerned over the spring up of this Islamic sect which according to them is capable of impeaching the peace of the state.

The Jumaat Imams yesterday at Government House, Minna told the governor of the state, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu that the position and belief system of the group was almost the same with that of the Boko Haram which has continued to wreck havoc across the nation.

Following this report, Gov. Aliyu has set up a two-man committee made up of the Commissioner for Religious Affairs Alhaji Shehu Haruna and the commissioner for local government Alhaji Yusuf Garba Tagwai to investigate the activities of this Islamic sect which allegedly practises Islam the same way as the Boko Haram and report back to him within three days to enable government take an urgent step on the matter..

The governor said, "Based on your concern over the Islamic group in Bida, I hereby direct the commissioner for religious affairs and the commissioner for local government to immediately find out about the Islamic group and report back to me in three days before I know what I can do."

Donald Sterling Fined $2.5 Million Banned For Life Over Racist Remarks

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been in trouble over his recent racist remarks against black people.

The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver yesterday came out after a long meeting with team owners and game stake holders and announced that Sterling will be fined $2.5 million and has been banned from life.

Adam Silver said: The man whose voice is heard on the recording and a second recording IS Mr. Sterling. And that the hateful opinions voiced by that man are by Mr. Sterling. That they came from an NBA owner only heightens the damage and my personal outrage.

Accordingly effective immediately I am banning Mr. Sterling for LIFE with any association with the Clippers association or the NBA. He may not attend any NBA games or any practices. Sterling would be barred from attending NBA board of Governor’s meetings or participating in any other league activity.”

Silver also urged the NBA Board of Governor’s to force Sterling to give his team up and sell it.
Silver ended saying “We stand together in condemning Mr. Sterling’s views. They simply have no place in the NBA.”

Man Charged With Intentionally Infecting Girlfriend With HIV

A 31-year-old man who deliberately infected his girlfriend with HIV has been charged with criminal transmission of HIV.

Johanson Little, from Chicago who dated his victim for a year from June 2012 until June 2013 had apparently lied to her about his status and also told her that his late wife died of ovarian cancer when she actually died of AIDS.

His ex-girlfriend, who went for a HIV test, eight months after their relationship ended after finding out from his late wife's family the cause of her death tested positive for HIV.

Upon discovering this information, the victim confronted Little, who had been HIV positive since 2003, according to prosecutors who then confessed that he was aware of his HIV positive status when they had sex.

The woman, however, was certain her ex-boyfriend infected her as she had alleged that she did not have sexual intercourse with anyone else apart from him either during/after their relationship.

The Judge ordered Johanson Little's bail be set at $750,000.

Abducted School Girls: Military Begs Nigerians For Prayers

The military has called on Nigerians to pray for the successful release of the schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State during a night raid over two weeks ago.

The military spokesperson speaking during an interview said though they cannot disclose details of all their actions, they are working hard to secure the girls release and Nigerians should pray that the outcome of all their efforts yield positive results.
He explained that no information gotten about the missing girls is being ignored but rather they are being duly analysed and acted upon accordingly.

Mr Olukolade claims that a deal is “within reach” in the release of the girls, adding that the concerns and anxiety from all quarters is quite understandable.

According to reports yesterday from a U.K. based media organization, a hostage negotiator, who is in direct contact with the kidnappers had disclosed that a deal for the safe release of the girls is being finalized.

There were also reports yesterday that the girls had been split into groups and ferried to neighbouring countries where they are being married off.

It's been 16 days since over 200 female students were abducted by Boko Haram
READ MORE:  http://news.naij.com/65444.html from their school and they are yet to be united back with their families who have not ceased to worry over their whereabouts and well being. Though about 43 had escaped from the abductors and are now back home, the others are still being held hostage.

Many Nigerians and Nigerian groups have been calling on the government to act fast so as to bring back the missing girls. Some women stormed the National Assembly in Abuja today while another group has blamed the Northern leaders for the abduction of the girls.

Enugu Government Confiscates Aero Helicopter For Wrong Landing

An helicopter belonging to Aero Contractors was on Tuesday seized by the Enugu State government for landing at the Governor’s Lodge without approval.

A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity said the incident cause panic at the government house as workers scamper for safety on sighting the helicopter.

He said security operatives attached to the Government House quickly cordoned off the area and apprehended the pilots.

When contacted, Chukwudi Achife, the chief press secretary to the state Governor, Sullivan Chime, confirmed the incident.

He said that the incident occurred at about 10.30am when workers were already in their offices.
"At about 10:30am today (yesterday),  a helicopter bearing the markings of Aero Contractors landed without permission at the Governor’s Lodge. The mission of the visitors was unknown to the government. After preliminary inquiries, the chief security officer  to the governor, Mr Fidelis Ogarebe, handed the three occupants of the aircraft -two pilots and one engineer – over to the State Police Command for further investigations" he said.

Meanwhile, it was later gathered that the helicopter was meant to convey the remains of Late Sir Andrew Okonkwo Umeoji, a former member of the old Anambra state House of Assembly, whose valedictory session was held at the hallowed chamber of the Enugu State House of Assembly.
It is, however, suspected that the pilot may have mistakenly made the landing because the House of Assembly is very close to Enugu Governor’s Lodge.

Responding, Jonas Ugwuanyi,the Public Relations Officer of the State House of Assembly, said "we actually prepared ground for the helicopter to land because the family had earlier intimated us that they will either bring the corpse by helicopter to the State House of Assembly or use helicopter to convey the corpse to Anambra state. The remains eventually left by road when the session ended and there was no helicopter". 

Mark Calls for Full Scale War On Insurgents

Senate president, David Mark, on Tuesday called for a full scale war against insurgents. 

Senate President David Mark

Mark, who had previously suggested dialogue with the sect members made the call after a debate on the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State.
He noted that the insurgents should be the ones pleading for dialogue when the fight is heated, especially with the absurdity demonstrated by them in recent times.

The senate president declaration coincided with the protest by parents of the yet-to-be-found 181 girls, who stormed the National Assembly on Tuesday demanding the return of their daughters.
According to him, yesterday’s motion was the most emotional issue ever debated since his membership of the Senate in 1999.

"I have spent many years in the Senate here and I'm not sure there is any motion that has had so much emotional touch as this one. I think Ndume just managed to hold himself and the three senators who spoke also. I think the issue is not so much as to whether Boko Haram is even in the country now or not, but that 234 girls could disappear and up till now, none has been rescued. The 53 who are back escaped on their own" Mark said. "The story that Ndume narrated about soldiers going in the wrong direction when they got the information is a clear indication of what we are in for. The people we are dealing with are well trained. They are not terrorists, they are insurgents.

Akpabio Clears The Air On Full Emergency Rule in North-East

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted report that he called for full emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States.

The governor, who said he didn't canvass for such a position made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Aniekan Umanah.

Akpabio and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, were said to have urged President Goodluck Jonathan to suspend the governors of the three states where insurgency is thriving - Kashim Shettima (Borno), Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) and Murtala Nyako (Adamawa).

The comment allegedly drew criticism from the state's stakeholders, while Governor Nyako and Gaidam described Clark as thoughtless, provocative and diversionary.

Pictures From Actress ADAORA UKOH Denim Party Birthday -

This is how you have a birthday party if you are a Nollywood celebrity! One of the ‘lekki wives’, Adaora Ukoh shared photos of her fun birthday party, on April 27th.

Adora celebrity friends gathered to celebrate her birthday party after a thanksgiving church service.

Among those invited there were: Mary Uranta, Ay with his Wife, Chinonso Young, Anthony Monjaro, Keira Hewatch, Okey Bakasi, Cossy Orjiakor, Uche Iwuji and Segun Arinze.
Take a look at great party photos:

Judge Denies Stopping Alison-Madueke’s Probe

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has denied granting injunction restraining the House of Representatives Committee on Public Account from probing Diezani Alison-Madueke, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, over the alleged spending of N10 billion on a chartered jet.

Speaking to journalist on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed said he had, on April 14, directed the respondents (National Assembly and House of Representatives) to appear before the court on the April 17 and prove why the orders of interim injunction being sought by the applicants’ motion on notice filed on April 11 should not be granted.

According to him, when the case came up on April 17, the House of Representatives was not represented and the court ordered that they should be served with all the court processes on the matter and had adjourned the matter to Tuesday for hearing of the exparte motion.

Nyako Thinks Gulak Should Learn A Lesson From His Sack

Adamawa State governor Murtala Nyako has become one of the first officials to react to the sack of President Goodluck Jonathan's Special Adviser Ahmed Gulak.

Speaking through his director of press, the governor sympathized with the already former President's political adviser over the removal.

Nyako expressed the opinion that Gulak turned himself into Jonathan's spokesman instead of acting as his adviser.

"But today, the real presidential spokesman has spoken by showing the exit route to him (Gulak) unceremoniously."

Adamawa leader concluded that Gulak should learn a lesson from this move, which reads that the nature of power is transient.

Jonathan Cancels FEC Meeting Over VP Brother’s Death

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting slated to hold today (Wednesday) has been cancelled by President Goodluck Jonathan.

He said the cancellation was to enable the council members attend the three-day prayer for the late Captain Yusuf Sabo Sambo, the younger brother of Vice President Namadi Sambo.

This was contained in statement issued on Tuesday by the secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim.

It would be recalled that the Vice President's younger brother died in a car crash on Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, in Abuja, three days ago.

According to Sani Umar, the special assistant to the vice president, the 58-year-old pilot survived by a wife, three daughters, 10 brothers and sisters. 

Kill Public Official Who Steals Above N1m - Trade Union Congress

The Trade Union Congress has recommended death penalty for public officials who embezzle beyond N1m in order to reduce corruption in the country.

The President of the TUC, Bobboi Kaigama, said this during the fourth lecture series of the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Tuesday.

While speaking on the theme, ‘Corruption and challenges in nation-building’, Kaigama noted that Nigeria needed to go tougher in its war against corruption.

He said that leaders had no reason not to declare their assets.
He said, “If the governments and legislators are truly sincere about the fight against corruption in the country, they must go tougher. Any public official, whether at the state or federal level, should be executed. Killing them after confirmation of any embezzlement allegation of more than N1m will lead us to the right path.

Beautiful: SEE Kanu Nwankwo's Adorable Daughter & Sons (Photos)

Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo has got an adorable family and his kids are so cute.

His last child Pinky Amarachi Kanu was born in February 2012 and her christening ceremony was held in London last year.

Baby Pinky
In the photos below are superstar dad Kanu, his wife and their two handsome sons and pretty daughter at the Christening ceremony.

Wait, people can have sex in the first class section of a commercial plane?

I just read Chrissy Teijen's interview today and I was like...wait, what? According to the model, she and her husband, John Legend, once had sex in the first class section of a commercial plane with other passengers around them. Such a turn on ..*wink* lol.

When asked the craziest place she and John have had sex, Chrissy replied;

"We were on our way to Thailand to see my parents, flying commercial first-class. We were under a blanket. We weren’t even in one of those pod things. I feel like we should get a trophy for that." Chrissy tells Cosmoplitan magazine.

Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas reportedly split

According to multiple sources, one of the most eligible bachelors in the world, Prince Harry, 29, is back in the market after splitting from girlfriend of almost two years, Cressida Bonas, 25.

From E! Online...

E! News can confirm that the two, who began dating almost two years ago, are no longer dating. A source tells People magazine that Harry found Bonas "too needy" and that "it just wasn't working out."

However, Showbiz Spy is reporting that their relationship came to a halt because of concerns on Bonas' end. "Cressie is still young and had huge reservations about marrying into the royal family," a source told the site.

E! News also reported earlier that Cressida has been nervous about the attention she'll receive if she ever made it official with Prince Harry. The shocking split comes on the heels of months of speculation that the redheaded royal was inching closer to popping the question to the beautiful blonde.

Photos: Angry Chibok women protest girls' kidnap in Abuja

Mothers and other aggrieved indigenes of Chibok, Borno, yesterday staged a protest at the National Assembly calling on the government to speed up the release of their daughters that were kidnapped from the Government Girls Secondary school on April 14th.

The women under the aegies of Kibaku Development Association and led by senior female police officers converged at the Eagle Square Abuja, all dressed in black, from where they marched peacefully to the National Assembly, wailing and pleading for help from the govt. Senators Barnabas Gemade and Helen Esuene received the protesters and said the senate is considering raising a motion as regards the kidnapped girls for the house to deliberate on. Continue to see more photos...

Ice Prince, Terry G, others rock Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed and Nex2

The ongoing Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol Season IV is getting more exciting and competition more fierce! Last week’s result show, witnessed the eviction of Obed and Nex2 while Antwon was saved by the Judges’ lifeline. So on Saturday, April 26^th at Ember Creek, Awolowo road, Ikoyi, an eviction party was organized for the duo to celebrate them and bid them farewell from the competition.

The star studded party was ‘turned up’ by stars including Ice Prince, DJ Caise, Terry G, 9ice, Jesse Jags, Chuddy K, and Yung L, all made possible by Etisalat. Continue...

Nigerian pleads guilty to terror charges in the US

33 year old Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi (pictured above) yesterday Tuesday April 29th pleaded guilty to terror charges in a US court. The Nigerian citizen is accused of providing material support to an al Qaeda affiliate, and participating in its media and recruitment campaigns, Reuters reports.

US prosecutors said that, from January 2010 to August 2011, Babafemi left Nigeria to Yemen twice to meet with some leaders of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, known as AQAP.

"The defendant traveled to Yemen to put himself at the disposal of a violent terrorist organization that has repeatedly demonstrated its determination to inflict bodily and economic harm on the US and its citizens," A U.S. Attorney said in a statement.

Prosecutors also say the al Qaeda leaders paid Babafemi, also known as 'Ayatollah Mustapha' almost $9,000 to recruit English-speaking people from Nigeria that would write for their online magazine called 'Inspire'. He was extradited August last year from Nigeria to the US.

Sentencing for the case has been scheduled for August 27th. Babafemi faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. So they are basically locking him for editing and getting writers for the al Qaeda magazine.

Pres. Jonathan cancels FEC to mourn VP Sambo’s brother

President Jonathan has directed that today's Federal Executive Meeting be shelved to enable members of the council attend the 3-day prayer for VP Sambo's deceased brother, late pilot Yusuf Sabo Sambo, who died in a fatal accident on Sunday April 27th along the Bill Clinton Drive, Airport road, Abuja.

Sam Nwaobasi, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced the suspension of the meeting.

58year old Yusuf Sambo was a private pilot and is survived by a wife and 3 daughters. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites. You can see pics from the burial after the cut...

How My Uncle Has Been Having Sex With Me Since 2013 - 12-Year-Old Girl Opens Up

A 32-year-old man, Anthony Wayas has been arrested Rivers State Police Command for allegedly having sex with his 12-year-old niece since 2013.

The girl (name withheld) has been living with her uncle Wayas and his wife in Finima community in Bonny Local Government Area since the death of her father while she still a baby.

The accused, Wayas and his niece
Recounting her ordeal, the girl said her uncle started abusing her sexually in 2013. He would leave for work in the morning and come back during the day while his wife is away at her work place where she's a cleaner.

She said, "He would take the children to the big room, asking them to stay there, and would take me to the small room. He would remove my pant and push me on the bed. He would then remove his trousers and bring out his manhood. He would then put it inside me and sleep with me. I can’t count the number of times it has happened. When I told the wife, she threatened to return me to our village."

Nollywood Actress, Rachel Oniga Opens Up On Her Failed Marriage.

Top Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga in a recent interview talks about her separation from her late husband.

The scandal free single mother of three tells The Entertainer in this interview.

On the extent her late ex-husband hurt her: He hurt me badly.Yes. During our years of courtship and marriage, I never suspected that we would just break up like that or anything could ever come between us. Back then he told me everything. I could tell you where he was at every moment; I trusted him so much.

On meeting the other woman her ex-husband left her for: It was later, much later and when I did I was like ‘did he leave me because of this thing?’ I don’t know how to put it but men don’t really appreciate what they have until they lose it.

On how she got over the shock and the journey afterwards: I believe so much in myself, and when I got over the shock of the separation and all that, I made up my mind that I was going to make a statement without a man. I wanted to prove that a hardworking woman could make an impact and with God’s grace I have come a long way.

The truth is that when you’re focused and you know where you’re going to, you’re likely to succeed. I made up my mind then that I wasn’t going to remarry. I was determined to make it and make all men including my late husband know that with God by her side, a woman can make it in life without a man’s support.

Rachael also advised other women going through the same situation she said: “Just believe in yourself and with hard work, you will get there. God is always faithful. I killed my emotions and I said to myself ‘Rachael, your kids must go to the best schools.’ It was just work and my children.
Rachael Oniga, a computer programmer who got into Nollywood in 1993 has remained one of the few actresses that has successfully carved a niche for herself both in the English and Yoruba sector of the movie industry.

The Delta born veteran actress whose first job was on a TV series, a programme called Memorial Hospital played a challenging role in her first movie called ‘Onome” has since featured in over 100 movies.
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Barcelona Coach In Hospital For Emergency Surgery

Former Barcelona coach, Tito Vilanova, who is fighting cancer, has reportedly undergone an emergency surgery at a hospital in Spain on Thursday.

According to a Spanish national radio, surgeons at Hospital Quiron in Barcelona carried out an operation on the 45-year-old Vilanova to alleviate gastric problems.

The radio station said Vilanova, who has asked the media to respect his privacy during his treatment, had been admitted to hospital April 18.

However, it was gathered that when contacted, Hospital Quiron declined to say whether Vilanova had been admitted, citing medical privacy.

As at the time of filing this report, Spanish football club Barcelona has not made any official statement concerning the report.

"The club does not comment on this matter," a spokesman for Barcelona said.

 * Ex-Barcelona coach, Tito Vilanova is reported to be in critical condition in a hospital in Spain
Messages of support have flooded social media network Twitter since the news broke out Thursday night.

Goalkeeper Valdes, who has announced his intention to leave the club at the end of the current campaign, appeared to be the only member of the team to make any public comment.
"Stay strong boss!" injured Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes said in a message.

Vilanova was diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland more than two years ago and was forced to step down as Barca boss last July.

He was Pep Guardiola's assistant during a glorious four-year spell for Barcelona between 2008 and 2012 during which the club won 14 trophies.

Vilanova took over from Guardiola at the start of the 2012/13 season. He was forced to take four months off between December 2012 and April 2013 for treatment in the United States after a recurrence of the throat cancer which had been first diagnosed in November 2011.

Barca went onto win the Spanish La Liga title, equalling the record points tally, in his only season in charge before he finally resigned because of the cancer. 

NFF denies benefiting from coaches’ salaries

General Secretary of NFF, Nigeria Football Federation, Musa Amadu, described all allegations on the fact that its officials share salaries with coaches of National Teams as fake and untrue.

Amadu stated: “I really want the persons vending these scandalous and scurrilous stories go to town with the facts available to them.”

The spokesperson of NFF, Ademola Olajire, commented on Amadu stating that he presided over what was one of the most successful Secretariat of NFF.

The statement released on Thursday stated that Amadu denied all the rumours concerning sharing of money, and stated:

*Musa Amadu
“I want to say without mincing words that nobody in the NFF, not among Members of the Executive Committee, or the Management, or Staff, or the sub-Committees, have been sharing any money with any of our Coaches.”

Amadu also encouraged anyone who is saying they have proof of that to come to town and present the proof. He claimed that all the coaches receive the allowances, salaries and bonuses according to the amount they are supposed to get. The amount of Personal Income Tax from their payments are paid directly to the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the rest is paid to the individual bank accounts of the coaches. He also added that all the paper confirming that payments are in order and may be presented for anyone to verify.

According to Amadu anyone spreading those rumors wants to derail Nigeria’s 2014 Fifa World Cup plan.

Amadu added that NFF is 100% focused on preparing the team Super Eagles for a great performance at FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil this year. “Nothing can distract us,” Amadu said. 

Photos: pregnant Uche Jombo steps out in multicolored chic dress

The actress hid her growing baby bump in a free multicolored dress to a DSTV function this evening. 

Pic: Naval officer allegedly kills bus conductor in Oshodi over bribe

Saw the photo and report on this guy's Facebook page. Why is this happening? One policeman was beaten up yesterday for shooting a driver and now this... ?

Photos: Former PDP chairman Bamanga Tukur's son, Ahmed, weds

One of the sons of former PDP Chairman Bamangar Tukur, Ahmed Tukur, married to his ladylove, Karimot Bamisedun on Saturday 19th 2014 at the banquet hall of Eko Hotel. Congrats to the couple. See more pics after the cut...

'Slave Masters' Of Modern Nigeria Mistreat Their Workers In Calabar

The situation with the rights of labourers remains critical in Nigeria. The companies know that due to extreme unemployment rate the workers will not go anywhere, will not complain to anybody. Therefore, company owners use this situation to maintain their multi-million-naira salaries, while others get miserable payment, or no money at all.

One of such cases was reported to #OccupyNigeria. The 'slave masters' in a Calabar company, who record 3...5 millions of naira daily sales, 5...10 millions during festive seasons and weekends, pay their workers N12,000...N15,000 only. The other facts about the ruthless company are:
- the work day of those hired starts at 6am and finishes at about 12 midnight;

- they are also forced to return every tips Customers give them back to company management;
- the workers are not allowed to come to work with phones;
- the owners owe these people 3...6 months salaries;
- sometimes they falsely accuse the employees of theft and sack them without any pay.

Most workers resign because of such inhumane conditions. However, the company immediately finds the new ones, without payment of salary arrears to those who left.

The company is named 'De Choice Fast Food'.
Therefore, the movement urged the Government of Cross River State to start investigations of this matter.

Breaking News: Commercial Plane Forced To Land After Attempted Hijack (PHOTOS)

With the uncertainties still trailing a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane that disappeared last month with 239 passengers onboard, a Virgin Australia plane has reportedly been forced to land at Bali airport today after a suspected hijacking.

According to Indonesian officials, a passenger reportedly tried to enter the plane's cockpit and the pilot described the action as a hijack.

It is not yet known if the plane was forced to land by people on the plane or whether it was escorted in by fighter jets.

However, the passenger, who is said to be drunk, has been reported to have been arrested.

* An instagram picture of the Virgin plane after it was forced to land in Bali
"We got information that a 737-800 from Brisbane to Bali has been hijacked,' spokesman Hadi Tjahjanto told MetroTV television station, adding it was a Virgin flight.

'The pilot indicated that the plane has been hijacked,' senior transport ministry official Harry Bhakti said on MetroTV.

'There's an information that a passenger tried to get into a cockpit, we are investigating.'

A passenger on a Garuda flight that was about to take off from Bali, Palani Mohan, told Dailymail reporter: 'The captain of my plane made an announcement saying we were delayed indefinitely because a hijack was going on in Bali airport, about 150 metres away from us.

President Jonathan's Security Meeting Ends

The enlarged security meeting held in Abuja has come to an end.

The meeting which is part of an enlarged security meeting President Jonathan is holding to review the security situation across the country ended at about 6:50 p.m.

At the end of the meeting, everyone present agreed that security is everybody’s business.

The meeting which focused on the abduction in Chibok, resolved that the military should be empowered in the search of the abducted girls, adding that the Boko Haram menace is not a religious war, as both Christians and Muslims are being killed.

It was also agreed that Fulani herdsmen should be domesticated henceforth.

More so, government officials were cautioned against inciting the citizenry with their statements as Governor, Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State was warned against making divisive utterances.

The meeting also harped on the need for cooperation between all tiers of government in fighting the security challenges in the country, rather than abandoning all the work to the Federal Government.

President Goodluck Jonathan had on Thursday entered a closed-door meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) with the state governors, security chiefs and spiritual leaders at about 12.10pm.

The state of insecurity in the country has continued to worsen in various states across the nation.
Many have been killed in deadly attacks by insurgents. Recently there was a deadly bomb blast in a park in Nyanya, a surburb in Abuja and the following day, over 200 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno were kidanpped by the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents.

Jonathan, Governors And Security Chefs Hold Enlarged Security Council Meeting

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday held a closed-door enlarged meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) with the state governors, security chiefs and spiritual leaders.

President Jonathan, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, during the Expanded Security Council Meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, April 24. PHOTO: AKIN OLADOKUN / The Nation

The session kicked off at 12.10pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja and finished at about 7pm.

The meeting was declared open by prayer sessions led by President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar.
Also in attendance were the ministers, state governors, heads of security agencies and para-military organizations, and spiritual leaders (see the full list below).

Lagos CP Reassures Nigerians: DPO Accused Of Rape Still In Cell

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Manko, reassured  worried Nigerians that the Divisional Police Officer in Lagos, Adekunle Awe, who allegedly raped and threatened the life of a 31-year-old woman, Idowu Akinwunmi, was still in detention.

Woman raped by the Divisional Police Officer in Lagos
Earlier it was reported that the DPO had been released from custody. However, the misleading information was refuted. Mr Manko stressed that neither a civilian nor a policeman who infringed the law would be covered by the command, moreover, the criminal would face the wrath of the law. Accordnig to Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, the offender is under their arrest as the panel has just commenced investigation.

It was learnt that one more policeman who battered a woman was arrested and kept in custody. Speaking on the other cases Mr Manko dispelled rumours about the robbery in Mushin area. He said that the alleged robbery in reality turned out a routine brawl among rival groups over supremacy and money. The incident happened during the carnival. The troublemakers took advantage of the night to launch attack on each other, over time the police officers arrived at the scene to calm down the situation.

Manko convinced that no robbery can be launched without police responding. He also urged Lagosians to cooperate with the Police to fight and prevent crimes. Describing the training and administrative building built by the Lagos State Police Traffic Division, Awolowo Road, Ikeja, he said that this is the highest sign of police friendship with the community representatives.

Abducted Schoolgirls: Group Seeks UN Intervention

Following the non release of the secondary school girls kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State, a non-governmental organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged the United Nations, UN, to intervene and secure their release from their abductors.

Mr. Adetokunbo Mumuni, the Executive Director of the civil society group made this plea in a statement released in Lagos on Thursday.

It could be recalled that hundreds of girls were abducted in their school on April 15 by people believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect.

The group said the continued detention of the girls had negative impact on their well-being and long-term education.

It urged the UN, through its various agencies, to provide international assistance and support to the Nigerian authorities to secure the release of the girls.

The statement reads: “We are urging these bodies to move swiftly to support efforts to protect schools, teachers, and students from deliberate attacks in the North-Eastern part of the country.

 * Boko Haram's spokesman
“In particular, we urge the UN Security Council’s Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on Children and Armed Conflicts to take strong action by referring members of the Boko Haram and their backers to the International Criminal Court.

“Accountability for attacks on school children and education, including prosecuting perpetrators, is critical to deterring perpetration of crimes under international law,” the group said.
SERAP addeed that the abduction of the girls is an attack on their right to education which calls for a strong international effort.

It urged the Federal Government to specifically criminalise attacks on students and teachers, and prohibit the use of schools for military purposes. 

Court Convicts 12-Year-Old Boy For Stealing

A 12-year-old boy, (names withheld), was on Thursday sentenced to 12 strokes of the cane by a Grade 1 Area Court in Karu, Federal Capital Territory, for stealing a mobile phone valued at N8, 500. 

The presiding judge, Malam Hassan Ishaq, found the minor guilty of two counts of trespass and theft.

The judge sentenced the minor after he pleaded guilty to the charges.

He also ordered him to cut the grass around the court premises, and advised the convict to be of good behaviour.

Ishaq also advised the boy's parents, who were present in court to train him properly.
Inspector Silas Nanpan, the prosecutor had told the court that a neighbour of the convict, Phillip Boniface, reported the crime at Nyanya Police Station on April 22.

He said that the boy entered the complainant's room and stole the phone while he was sleeping.
The prosecutor further revealed that the phone was recovered from the convict during police investigation.

Nanpan informed the court that the offence was punishable in the Penal Code. 

Actress Stella Damasus Thanks God As She Clocks 36

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus thanks God for adding another year to her age.
On her official Instagram page, Stella, who celebrates 36th birthday today, said that she is grateful for staying on this planet for one more year. "God has been good to me and I am grateful. I appreciate all of you who have prayed for me and supported me through my trying times, challenges and lowest points. God answered all your prayers o. I AM STILL STANDING. God bless you," Stella wrote.

Instead of any material gifts Stella asked her Instagram fans for prayers and love.

PHOTOS: Two Women Arrested For Animal Torture/Murder In Fetish Porn Videos

Two young women who work as porn actresses face felony counts of cruelty to animals in Florida, USA.

Fetish model Stephanie Hird
According to police sources, the women took part in a bunch of fetish pornographic videos showing torture and murder of animals. Both of the women, Stephanie Hird and Sara Zamora, were convicted of similar animal cruelty charges. The actresses were contracted by Adam Redford, the so-called producer of the violent videos.

Terry G Exchanges Blows With Hotel Manager In Lagos

Popular Nigerian singer and producer, Gabriel Amanyi popularly known as Terry G the ‘Akpako Master’ was involved in a messy fight at the Treasures Exclusive Garden, off Bola Tinubu Road, Iju, Lagos.

According to report, the incident happened at about 6p.m. yesterday, April 23 when Terry G and his boys came to the hotel to relax.

One of Terry G's boys forcefully jumped into the pool without paying and was asked to come out by one of the security guards and the owner of the hotel, Mr. George Obot but he turned a deaf ear. He was then dragged out of the pool and his colleagues reportedly reacted violently which resulted in a free for all fight.

The musician was said to have worsened the situation when started abusing Mr. Obot. He did not just abuse him but also slapped and rained blows on him as he was trying to calm him down.
Mr. Obot who confirmed the incident said he was disappointed in Terry G.

APC Urges GEJ To Cancel Rallies Unless Missing Chibok Students Are Free

The main opposition party of Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC), wants President Jonathan to cancel the political rally in Adamawa State being scheduled for April 29, 2014, Tuesday. The APC noted the president should stay away from celebrations unless 200 abducted schoolgirls would have been rescued. 

According to the statement dated April 24, 2014, Thursday, issued in Lagos by the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the president must not repeat the mistake he committed less than 24 hours after the deadly Abuja bomb blast.

“The President should not repeat the same mistake, if indeed he considered that to be one. He should see the missing girls as his own daughters and stop forthwith his illegal campaign rallies.”

The APC noted that the rally of the Peoples Democratic Party would serve as a distracting factor, while there should be a concerted national effort to find the abducted girls and reunite them safely with their families.
The statement reminded that President Jonathan’s aides have linked him to Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and some other great global leaders.

“Does President Jonathan honestly believe that Mandela, in his days as President, would have been campaigning when his compatriots are being daily bombed or abducted?” Lai Mohammed asked rhetorically. The president should take time to ask himself “How Obama would have reacted to one missing girl from any school in the U.S.A., not to talk of over 200 missing girls?”.

The APC further declared that they were not calling for shutting governmental activities down. All the opposition party wants is cancellation of all the celebratory public outings and all the political campaigns, unless the crisis with missing schoolgirls is solved.

It would be added that Boko Haram sect has allegedly claimed responsibility for abduction of over 200 female students in Borno States, threatened to kill all of the hostages if the search and rescue operation would not be stopped. 

Nigerian Girl Named Most Powerful 11-Year-Old In The World

After her successful First Lady’s Colloquy in the city of Lagos, Zuriel Oduwole, 11-year-old Nigerian-American child prodigy has been listed among the the 100 most powerful individuals in the world.

Zuriel Oduwole
New York & Singapore based Business Insider, a leader in Technology, Money, Entertainment and Market News recently released its annual list of the Worlds Most Powerful 100 Individuals – one at every age from 0 to 100 years old and Zuriel, founder of Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up, Girl-Child initiative, was named the most powerful 11-year-old person in the world today based on being the youngest person to be interviewed by Forbes, Magazine.

Describing her, the business insider said, "Oduwole started the “Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up” program to inspire girls in Africa to achieve their dreams of an education, has interviewed a dozen presidents and prime ministers from all over Africa and  was named in December as one of the most influential Africans by New Africa magazine."

Others who made the list include, 1-year-old Margaret Hager-Bush, Grand Daughter of George Bush, 2-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyonce and Jayz, 8-year-old Infanta Leonor in line to Spanish Monarchy, 15-year-old Malia Obama, First Daughter of the USA, 26-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi, 29-year-old Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder, 31-year-old Kim Jung Un, North Korean Leader.

The 52-year-old bracket was taken by Barrack Obama, 58-year-old bracket by Bill Gates, at 60 Chinese President Xi Jinping, at 66 former Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, at 77 years old Pope Francis, at 83 Investor Extraordinaire Warren Buffet, the Queen of England listed as the most powerful 88 year old in the world and at 90 years old is President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe.

Lagos Motor Parks To Be Upgraded With CCTV

Circuit Camera Televisions (CCTV) will be installed in Lagos motor parks to ensure security in one of the most assailable places in the city.

Motor park in Lagos
The information about the forthcoming changes was confirmed by the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State chapter, on Thursday.

The decision to update the surveillance system was taken after the bomb explosion at Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja on 14 April, which claimed several lives and property. Shortly the motorparks will be fenced with wiring and provided with electricity to strenghten security.

Despite the motorparks already have metal detectors chief security officers will be appointed in each of the unit across the state to prevent potential attacks. The chosen security officers will have to undergo special security training at a government appointed centre.

Moreover, the state’s Security Committee along with the NURTW would be inspecting parks to ensure abidence with the plan. The state’s Chairman of the union, Tajudeen Agbede, also warned that the directive is obligatory as the government had promised to take over any park that failed to follow the directive.

“As we pray for protection against bad incidents everyday, we must take action on our part to guard against them,” he stated.

How Four Children, Six Adults Escape Death In Collapsed Building In Lagos

Ten people, including four teenagers and six adults, were reportedly injured yesterday when a two-strorey building collapsed in Lagos.

According to those that witnesses the tragic incidents, the uncompleted building  collapsed around 11am on Thursday at 11, Sand Beach Lane, off Alonge Street in Oworonshoki, Lagos.
It was gathered from one of the residents in the area, Joshua Michael, that the building collapsed as a result of a weakened foundation.

Other sources informed that an old building was demolished for the erection of the collapsed structure.

It was learnt that the owner and the contractor of the collapsed building fled when the building fell as construction workers were said to be working on the building before it collasped. Hence, rescue agencies came to the aid of those trapped in the debris.

 * Picture from a collapsed building in Lagos
The Search and Rescue Officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr Fakolade Olatunbosun, told newsmen at the scene of the incident that: “Immediately we got the news of the collapsed building at 12 noon, LASEMA by-stand men were informed. We got to the scene as fast as we could and I thank God we were able to rescue all of them who were trapped.

No cause for alarm because there was no death. The problem might be from the soil; that is why the state government has stipulated the kind and measure of the soil and other materials to be used in building.”

Among those rescued are from the collapsed building are, Monday Ahungbe, 12, Jimoh Adebiyi, 13, Oba Alafia, 14, and Moses Atokiti, 15. They were said to be assisting the six adult construction workers.

The teenagers sustained minor injuries and they were reportedly taken to Folabi Medical Centre in Oworonshoki, before the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mrs. A.B Animasaun, evacuated them for proper rehabilitation.

Two of the adult victims with major injuries were said to be taken to Gbagada General Hospital. 

Amaechi's wife insists on compensation for families of killed security operatives

Judith Amaechi, wife of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, says families of security operatives whose breadwinners were killed while on duty should be provided with "adequate welfare policy and compensation package".

She spoke on Thursday at the Government House in the state's capital Port Harcourt while receiving chairperson of Police Officers Wives' Association and wife of the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Chinyere Ogunsakin.


Mrs. Amaechi maintained that it is necessary to review welfare and compensation policies for all Nigeria's security agencies. This would help boost the morale of security personnel at a time when Nigeria is facing safety challenges and ease the burden on families devastated with the demise of their wage-earners.

IYC Warns NYSC Against Sending Ijaw Youths To Northern States

The controversy on the issue whether the youths from the South should be sent to northern part of Nigeria for service has been sparked again as the result of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide appeal.

The IYC made the call in the capital city of Bayelsa State, Yenagoa, on April 24, 2014, Thursday. The group urged the leaders of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to put a ban on sending Ijaw youths for service in the North.

The Ijaw organisation also lamented that the current rise of insecurity was being stage-managed by the northern stakeholders, who intended to discredit the president and his development program.
According to them, the activities of Boko Haram Islamist sect cannot be tolerated, however, the lives of Ijaw people may not be scarified in the interests of the North.

IYC spokesperson, Mr Eric Omare, has also called on the Council of Legal Education and the military authorities to stop posting lawyers and soldiers from Ijaw extraction to the North-East.

It would be noted that despite the state of Emergency Rule 820 corps members were this year deployed to Borno for the three weeks orientation course at Malam-Sidi Orientation Camp. The State Government of the neighbouring Yobe on March 13, 2014, promised an adequate security and logistics to the new-comers.

Park & Pay: FCDA, Soldiers Go On Beating Spree, Harass Motorists In Abuja

Officials of the Abuja Development Control backed by a team of soldiers and air force men, yesterday went on a beating spree in the FCT, harassing motorists and marking their cars with red paint for alleged wrong parking.

The notice on the marked vehicles reads, “You are advised to stop parking your vehicle at non-designated location(s) within the Federal Capital City failing which appropriate sanctions will be imposed on any defaulter. There will be no compensation for defacement or damages to any vehicle in the course of enforcement.”

One of the defaced cars
This is coming after an Abuja high court last week ruled as illegal, the ‘Park and Pay’ scheme operated by the FCTA and the scheme was suspended by the FCT minister Bala Mohammed following the court judgement.

At O.P. Fingesi street, in Utako, a man taking pictures of the enforcement activities was brutalized by the soldiers for doing so.

According to an eyewitness, another man taking pictures of the team defacing parked vehicles from a balcony of one of the houses on the street was forcefully ejected from his house by the soldiers. He was dragged to the street and beaten up while his phone was smashed.

The Development Control Department then went on seal the building thus preventing other tenants entry.

Another victim, Emmanuel Inah, a staff of  Empire Energy was rushed to the hospital for treatment after the severe beating he got for attempting to clean up one of the vehicles defaced with red paint. He was saved by a lady who got in between him and the soldiers to stop further beating.

Residents in Utako and Jabi districts however wondered why the military is involved in operations that are purely the duties of the police.

FG Promises No Touts, No Unnecessary Roadblocks, Check-Points In Nigeria's Airports

Federal Government intends to transform the way business is conducted in the 22 Nigeria's airports to meet international standards. The new strategies will be imposed starting from May 1st, 2014.

On Wednesday, Chairman of Presidential Committee on Airport security, Sylvester Monye, disclosed the information while leading the committee to the office of the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, in Abuja, to appeal for his support.

Among other innovations, Monye said, touts are going to be banned from all airports. Any unnecessary roadblocks and check-points in the airports' area will be removed to prevent congestions.

President Goodluck Jonathan has directed to set up an 11-man committee to address the challenges in the way airports are operating.

On his part, Minister Abba Morro agreed that the changes were long overdue and promised total support. He noted that the committee's efforts will help checkmate security challenges Nigeria is facing.

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Police Recover 2-Yr-Old Boy’s Severed Head In Ibadan

The Police in Ogun State have found the head of a two-year-old boy beheaded in Ofada town in Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun State.

The suspect, Mamodu Bashir Ibrahim

It was reported last week Thursday of how a suspected ritualist identified as ‎Mamodu Bashir Ibrahim, raped the mother of his victim in the bush where she had gone to urinate, thereafter cutting off the head of her baby she strapped to her back.

Ibrahim who escaped the scene immediately after committing the horrible crime was later arrested by detectives attached to the Department of Criminal Investigation, Eleweran,  Abeokuta where he confessed to the crime claiming he had sold the head of the boy to a woman in Ibadan.‎

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the discovery of the baby's head in a statement said the severed head of the boy was recovered in Ibadan.

He  said: “The suspect took the investigation team to Mokola area of Ibadan, Oyo State where the head was recovered in a bag in the bush, Tuesday.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, Mr Ikemefuna Okoye, has, however, directed the detectives to intensify efforts to uncover the buyers and those who engage in such dirty deals in our society.”

P-SQUARE: The Brothers Reconcile

Reports of Nigerian superstar, PSquare breaking up appears to have been finally put to an end afterall.

This is coming after their elder brother/manager, Jude Okoye who initially posted a twitter message some days about him being done after 10 years took to twitter yesterday to post another message but this time a positive one which gave their fans hope that everything has been resolved between the Okoye brothers.
Jude Okoye who just got engaged yesterday wrote on twitter saying: ‘Family is everything indeed. Long live PSQUARE!‘...

Family is everything indeed. Long live PSQUARE!
— IG: @Judeengees (@judeengees) April 25, 2014

PSQUARE! Stronger than Ever!!!
— PSQUARE. Nonso Okoye (@rudeboypsquare) April 25, 2014

FOREVER PSQUARE!
— Peter Okoye (@PeterPsquare) April 25, 2014

Those who put their trust in the Lord, will NEVER be put to shame!!! All glory to God Almighty!!! \\=D/ God is alive!!!! Prayer is the key!
— Anita Isama (@neetabella) April 25, 2014

Ex-Army Chief Proffers Solution To Boko Haram

Former Chief of Army Staff, General Salihu Ibrahim has proffered a solution to the unabated destruction of lives and property being perpetrated by the Boko Haram insurgency in the country.

According to the one time Nigerian army boss, community policing is the best way to curb the problem of insurgency in the north eastern part of the country. The chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC told Vanguard reporter in Lagos that all communities must cooperate with the security agencies to stop the destruction of lives and property in the country. Ibrahim also implored residents in the north-eastern part of the country to ensure that they give useful information about strangers and unusual activities around their communities to the security agencies.

* Photo of a recent Boko Haram  bomb attack in Abuja

He said: "There is need to re-emphasise and educate the public more to pass on information about any unforeseen or unjust activities going on around them and if there are people, strangers in their midst, they should report such people to the police and the security agencies for clarification. Those in the villages must help in identifying who the bad guys are.

"The government is doing very well in trying to tackle the unfortunate security situation in our country.

"I think it seems to be diverting attention and eroding efforts of government and the people themselves, particularly in areas where these things are happening. Government must mobilise the public."

If You Mess Up In Ekiti And Osun, You Will See Our Reactions – Tinubu Warns PDP

The #1 opposition force of Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC), warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the other contestants of the upcoming Ekiti and Osun gubernatorial races that rigging at the elections would not be tolerated.

A former governor of Lagos State and APC National Leader Bola Tinubu made this declaration in his speech at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, where he was given a doctoral degree in Management Science and decorated as the chancellor of the university on April 23, 2014, Wednesday.

Mourinho Ready To Parade 'Kids' Against Liverpool

Ahead Sunday's crucial English Premier League, EPL, match between Chelsea and Liverpool, the Blues manager, Jose Mourinho, has been okayed by Chelsea’s board to pick a second-string team at Anfield.

According to the Portuguese coach, Chelsea's league title chances are over after the 2-1 home defeat they suffered against Sunderland on Saturday and left them five points behind leaders Liverpool.

Mourinho said he would rather save his remaining fit, first-choice players for the Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

And Chelsea’s football board members, Dave Barnard, Bruce Buck, Ron Gourlay, Marina Granovskaia and Eugene Tenenbaum, all support Mourinho’s decision after meeting on Wednesday to discuss the situation.

* Jose Mourinho has given up on EPL title
Mourinho lost goalkeeper Petr Cech and skipper John Terry to injuries in Tuesday’s first-leg draw at Atletico. It means third-choice keeper Henrique Hilario could start his first Chelsea game in three years to protect 41-year-old keeper Mark Schwarzer. Chelsea will be without Cech until the start of next season.