2015: Buhari Expected To Declare October 8

With the 2015 presidential elections approaching, ex military head of state Muhammadu Buhari is expected to officially declare his interest on October 8.

Muhammadu Buhari

Sahara Reporters provides with reference to its source that Buhari, who ruled Nigeria from December 1983 to August 1985, already consulted with his political aides and decided to run for  presidency for the 4th time.

According to the source, the member of the major Nigeria’s opposition party All Progressives Congress (APC), Buhari was said to have made all the preparations for the declaration, which is expected to be made on October 8 at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

Northerners Express Joy Over Boko Haram Defeat

Residents of Damaturu, Yobe State capital, on Thursday expressed their joy over the continuous defeat of the terrorists group, Boko Haram by the Nigerian military in the North-Eastern part of the country.

Boko Haram Battle Troops In Konduga

Boko Haram militants reportedly returned to Konduga in Borno state yesterday, September 25.

According to a report by SaharaReporters, the insurgents returned to the town in an attempt to seize Mauduguri, the state capital.

Names Of Chibok Girls To Be Swapped; Abandoned Girl Pregnant

New hope for the nation has appeared again as it was learnt yesterday that Boko Haram listed 19 sect commanders for the swap with 30 Chibok girls, whose names were also provided.

Chibok girls showed in the video released by Abubakar Shekau

The Nation reports with reference to its source that the Nigerian government and the coordinators of talks with the group have this list.

Apart from 19 key commanders names, the list includes 30 girls, who may be released to test the government’s commitment, after which the remaining 189 children could be set free.

Residents In Bariga Lament Over Flooding

Contrary to the relief that rainfall brings, residents in Bariga area of Lagos State have been experiencing untold hardship due to heavy flooding in the community whenever it rains.

According to experience of residents in the area, anytime it rains, as much as the people are excited, they are always confronted with the fear of witnessing another  unprecedented flooding.

Only few days ago, there was anxiety in the community because of huge pool of water that gathered right from Idi Aba B/stop down the road to Oloja street after a heavy rainfall in the area.

Narrating their ordeal, residents of Olorunkemi street, just along the Oloja street, explained how they have always dreaded the rainy season because of  what they always go through in the area whenever it rains.

“Recently, a girl was almost washed away by the flood, that is how massive it is here,” one of the residents in the area, Mrs Kuburat, said.

“The major problem we have in this community is the canal at Bajulaiye because when it overflows, it caused a lot of flooding to places like Oloja.

“And when this happens, it caused a lot of  flooding in the area.

South Africa to Shut Down Gay-friendly Mosque

South Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque, called the “Open Mosque”  is sparking quite a bit of controversy.

The mosque has been described as extremely liberal, allowing women to lead prayers, and showing tolerance for gay individuals.

Aide of Govrnor-el​ect Ayo Fayose shot dead in Ekiti

A former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti State and staunch supporter of Mr Ayo Fayose, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye was yesterday evening shot dead by four unknown gunmen at the Ijigbo area of Ado-Ekiti the state capital.