Jonathan To Meet Obama, Cameron Over Arms Refusal

President Goodluck Jonathan would soon meet with President Barak Obama and the British Prime Minister, David Cameroun to discuss why the two countries have refused to sell arms that would empower the Nigerian Military in fighting members of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram.     

Vanguard reports that a source within the presidency revealed that the meeting became imperative following the Federal Government’s inability to procure necessary arms and ammunition to fight terrorists in the north eastern part of the country.

The meeting was sparked by the glaring unwillingness of the American and British governments to assist Nigerian security operatives with arms and training, a development that made the federal government recently turned to Russia and China for help with its military requirements.

President Goodluck Jonathan and President Barak Obama

It was reported that more than 1,000 Nigerian soldiers and other security operatives are in Russia for training by the country’s security personnel.

D’banj Becomes First African Ambassador For Beats By Dre Headphones

Congratulations D’banj!

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The official Twitter handle of BeatsbyDre tweeted this yesterday:

His custom Beat by Dre headphones will officially launch in December 2014.

Dbanj poses below with VP of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Akinwumi Adesina, and renowned photojournalist, Reza.

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Re-Understanding Political Opportunism By Gimba Kakanda

Aside from self-serving politicians like this lecturer of political opportunism, there are party-designed scams. In this, the party members are not known for commendable struggles to win elections. Our multi-party system is simply a diversification of shared interests, for there's no reasonable way to explain the existence of about 56 political parties formed by citizens only interested in being addressed as, say, Chairman or National Secretary of this-and-that parties, citizens only interested in the connections that comes with such formations.One mystery that amused as much as it confused me was the audacity of the political aspirants who join the race for elective positions, aware of the impossibility of victory. Not because they're unqualified nor is this about political or social discrimination. Rather, this is in consideration of the absence of structures to sell them to the electorate and also because they lack resources to appeal to our prebendal politics; they can't match notoriously generous and more popular opponents. Some call this breed of emergency politicians "jokers",  even while excusing such bids for power as exercises of their franchise. But I had never paused in my sympathy for their misadventures. 

I had an opportunity to hear from one of these politicians weeks ago. Having listened to his reasons for vying for an elective position, and why he needs the support of media-savvy indigenes to legitimize the project, I had to express a concern. For he is a man I respect, and consider somewhat politically awake, and also immensely intelligent. But these are not the credentials of a politician in this space. 

Sahara Reporters Media"You know, the odds don't favour you in this election," I began. "First, you're not really popular there, and you're also not close to the kingmakers. They may not even like your name. They go for the bigger pockets, not for the progressive."

I couldn't be patronising even though he was an older man.

Amanda Bynes Accuses Father of Verbal, Physical and Sexual Abuse

The Federal Government has given the sum of N200 million grants to Rivers State Government to help fight the deadly Ebola Virus Disease EVD in the state.

The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, who made this known on Friday, said the money is meant to support the fight against the virus in Rivers state, The Nation reports.

Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu

Prof. Chukwu, revealed that the federal government had earlier released the same amount of money to the Lagos state to help fight the deadly disease after it recorded its first case of EVD in Nigeria.

Dr. Sampson Parker, Rivers State Commissioner for Health who confirmed receiving the money on Friday, thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for fulfilling his promise.

Amanda Bynes Accuses Father of Verbal, Physical and Sexual Abuse

Former child star Amanda Bynes has gone on a Twitter rant for the past two hours explaining to her fans and followers the ‘reason’ for her quirky actions in the past months.

Over the past few months the 28-year-old actress has been caught shoplifting, driving under the influence of drugs, and many more scandalous acts that have caused the world to wonder: What in the world is going on with Amanda? Bynes’ most recent antic was to announce her engagement to a 19-year-old bait shop employee named Caleb.

Taking to Twitter, Amanda Bynes has officially confirmed her engagement, and stated that she will be suing some top magazines for calling her insane. She also made a shocking revelation: She alleges that her father has physically, verbally and sexually abused her.

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Chris Okotie calls for Oritsejafor’s Resignation as CAN President over $9.3 Million Scandal

Head pastor of Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, has called for the resignation of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor, over the $9.3 million arms deal scandal, which his private jet was involved in.

He expressed his thoughts in a write-up on the Church’s Facebook page titled –  “$9.3M Scandal: Oritsejafor Should do the Right Thing.”

Police Arraigns Two Edo Lawmakers

Two current serving lawmakers and others were on Friday arraigned before an Oredo Magistrate Court for alleged assault. 

The accused comprised Edo State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Hon. Philip Shaibu and the lawmaker representing Ovia South West, Sunday Aghedo as well as three others, the Nation reports.

Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Uyi Igbe

They are standing trial for allegedly assaulting one Hon. Abdulrazaq Momoh whose seat has since been declared vacant following the incident.

Punch on Thursday, October 9, 2014, reported that the state police command commissioner, Foluso Adebanjo, invited Igbe, Shaibu and another member, Folly Ogedegbe, at about 11am for questioning over the attack on Hon. Abdulrazak Momoh. Momoh, who is a Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker, is currently receiving treatment at the Accident and Emergency Ward of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital after he was seriously injured on Tuesday night by thugs who reportedly scaled the fence of the legislative quarters where he resides.