US Explains Increase In Boko Haram Attacks

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday explained why there has been an upsurge in attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in northern Nigeria recently.
According to the spokeswoman of the agency, Marie Harf, Nigeria’s general elections holding in February could be a factor behind the sharp increase in attacks by Boko Haram Islamist militants.
Harf, however, stated that the February 14 presidential election should go ahead in spite of the violence which has forced about 20,000 Nigerians to flee to neighbouring countries in recent weeks.
“There has been a sharp escalation in the number of reported casualties.
“We do believe the election is a factor,’’ Harf told a daily briefing.

Marie Harf.

Harf said Boko Haram previously used events such as elections to stir up tensions.

Kofi Annan Warns Nigeria Against Election

Kofi Annan, Former United Nations secretary-general on Wednesday urged Nigeria to hold peaceful elections next month, warning that violence could be a set-back to progress across Africa.


Speaking at a conference in Abuja attended by President Goodluck Jonathan and main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, Annan said the impact of unrest could have far-reaching consequences.
“What happens in Nigeria affects us all, not just in West Africa but Africa as a whole,” he told

Man U Pay £214.8 million on salaries For 2013-14 season

Manchester United have the highest wage bill in the Premier League, according to figures released on Monday yahoo sports reports.

Manchester United were last Champions in the 2012-2013 season

United paid out a total £214.8 million ($324 million) on salaries in the 2013-14 season, while English champions Manchester City’s wage costs dropped last season to £205 million.
Chelsea, currently top of the Premier League, paid £190.5 million, up eight per cent from £176 million, according to the club’s annual accounts. Arsenal are next in the pay league with a total wage bill of £166.4 million, while the scale of Southampton’s recent success is illustrated by the fact that their wage bill was a fraction of their top-four rivals.
The latest figures available for 2012-13 show the Saints, currently third in the Premier League after beating United on Sunday, paid out just £47.1 million in salaries.
Chelsea’s accounts confirm the club’s announcement in November that they made a £18.4 million profit last season.
Selling many players like Juan Mata to United and David Luiz to PSG, allowed the club to overturn a £49.4 million loss on the season before and should make them assured to comply with UEFA’s financial fair play rules.
Former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo just won the ballon D’or for the of the 2014 calender year. Ronaldo is on the books of Real Madrid

Yemen's Al-Qaida Claims Attack On Charlie Hedbo

Yemen’s faction terrorist group al-Qaida on Wednesday claimed responsibility for last week’s massacre at a Paris satirical newspaper, with one of its top commanders saying the assault was in revenge for the weekly’s publications of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, considered an insult in Islam.

Yahoo news report that The claim came in a video posting by Nasr al-Ansi, a top commander of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, which appeared on the group’s Twitter account.

One Killed As PDP, APC Supporters' Clash In Akwa Ibom

Latest report informs that at least one person has been killed in Akwa Ibom state as a result of a political clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of the Peoples Democartic Party, PDP.
According to Leadership newspaper report online, the clash between supporters of both parties happened on Monday night after a supporter of the APC was allegedly caught removing the campaign posters of a candidate of the PDP.

NFL player Devon Still’s heartbreaking update on daughter's cancer status

NFL player Devon Still's 4 year old daughter Leah Still is battling neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Beautiful Leah was diagnosed in June 2014 and the Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle has been updating fans on Leah's status via his instagram page. Leah has been undergoing surgery to help fight the disease and after six months of constant treatment, the cancer is sadly still in her body.

Devon update fans in a touching message on instagram yesterday;

"I wanted to hear so bad that my daughter's cancer was gone and when I didn't it hurt me bad. I couldn't even bring myself to tell my family the results without breaking down. I honestly just wanted to shut down from every one. But I understand that blessing don't happen when I want them to, they happen when they're suppose to. So we are going to keep faith and keep fighting no matter what. #LeahStrong #BeatCancer"

All Black Everything! Nollywood Actress Chika Ike Steps Out in Style

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Nollywood actress Chika Ike shared her outfit of the day on Instagram and her fans and followers love the simple, laidback all black look.

With a crop top, distressed jeans, black pumps and a black blazer – accessorized with a black & gold bag, gold earrings, a black and gold belt and dark sun glasses – Chika Ike looks like she’s out to have fun.

Photo Credit: Instagram