Saturday, September 27, 2014

Boko Haram Commander Abakar Ali Captured In Cameroon

One of the top commanders of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, identified as Abakar Ali, has been captured by Cameroonian soldiers.
According to a reliable source of SaharaReporters, the armed forces of Nigeria’s neighbours have also recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and equipment from the Islamist fighters in the course of the operation.
Abakar Ali, also known as “Mustapher Umar” had the following weapons in his possession:  5 machine guns, 14 rifles, 4 rocket launchers, 24 rockets, 6 Kalashnikov (AK) assault rifles, 60 magazines for Kalashnikovs  (AKs), 4 automatic pistols. As concerns the ammunition then it included over 500 9mm ammo, 469 12.7mm bullets, 4,454 7.62 mm ammunition, 1,491 5.56 mm ammunition, 822 ammunition of 7.62 mm, 6 grenades, 28 rocket launcher chargers.
Among the seized accessories for military purposes the army found pincers, tweezers and knives.
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Some terrorist suspects arrested during the raid. Photo: PRNigeria
The information above has been conveyed to the reporters via telephone by a mid-level Nigerian military officer, who is serving with a multi-national force. The force operates in a strategic area close the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

Foluke Daramola Opens Up In Recent Interview

Popular Plus-sized and busty Yoruba actress, Foluke Daramola has made her fashion statement known during a recent interview.
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Foluke Daramola
The beautiful Yoruba actress who made it known has taken time out in a new interview with Punch, revealing her beauty tips, why she stopped exposing her cleavage and many more.Below is an excerpt from the interview:

Pastor Allegedly Kills Man In Abuja, Covers Up Death

A man of God, who claims to be Pastor T. B. Joshua’s protege has been caught up in a web of bad report.
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Late Ezenagu and pastor
Sahara Reporters made it known that the pastor, Prophet I.O. Samuel, who is the overseer of  a church in Abuja named Shiloh Word Chapel has reportedly been said to keep one of his committed members,  Samuel Chukwukadibia Ezenagu, who fell ill sometimes back till his death without any medical attention.

Actress Unsure About Her National Award Nomination

Omotola Jalade EkeindeNollywood actress Star actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has stated honestly that she is unsure about how she feels concerning the award she will be receiving.
The married mother of four who was one of the Time Magazine top 100 influential people of 2013 is  one of the 305 people who will receive national awards from the federal government on September 29th in Abuja.

Someone Say Hi To My Mum

Double wahala singer proudly shows off his mum who recently became a widow.

 

Fast rising blonde haired singer Oritse Femi shows off his sweet mother on Instagram.
MSN Gang artist is the proud son as he shows the world how much he loves his mum by sharing a photo of both of them with his hands around her lovingly. He captioned the photo "Introducing de super mum ever.. She's so proud of God's work over her son hmmn''.
Oritse Femi whose full name is Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele lost his father earlier this year and is left with his mum and siblings.
The 'double wahala' singer is currently in the United Kingdom working on a new project along side members of his MSN Gang.
He was recently in an interview on 101.1FM Naija in their London studios.

 

Terrorism: 400 Military Personnel Depart For Russia

Latest reports inform that no fewer than 400 Nigerian security personnel have left Abuja for Russia where they are to undergo training as Special Forces to beef up the country’s fight against terrorism.
According to Vanguard report, the security personnel, made up of members of the Armed Forces, Police and Department of State Services, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in a chattered aircraft at about 5pm on Sunday in company of Nigerian Security officers.
Also accompanying the military personnel are Russian instructors who had been in the country to be part of the initial selection process of the men and officers that would take part in the training.

It was gathered that Federal Government’s decision to send the security personnel to the European country was necessitated by the slow response of Britain and the United States of America to train Nigerian security personnel to confront the Boko Haram terrorist group.
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A source informed that the latest group of Nigerian security personnel are joining three batches of their colleagues who had earlier left for Russia for the training earlier this year.
It was gathered that the group would be in Russia for four months before they would return to Nigeria early next year to form a nucleus of Special Forces brigade that is to be set up by Nigerian armed forces and other security forces.

FG Declares Dates For Id-El-Kabir Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday 6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as public holidays for the Id-el-Kabir  Celebration.
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The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration in a statement today, Friday 26th September on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, felicitating with all muslim faithfuls in the country.

He further urged them to support, co-operate and join hands with President Goodluck Jonathan, in his sustained efforts to building a peaceful, united and virile nation. He enjoined all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation.
The minister while rounding up his speech wished all Nigerians a most rewarding and happy id-el-Kabir celebration.It would be recalled that

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...