Monday, January 19, 2015

OPINION: Maiduguri And The Landing Of Eagle One

In this piece Okuofu Osilama, a Naij.com opinion writer, writes on”Maiduguri And The Landing Of Eagle One”, which gives details about President Jonathan’s visit to Borno state.

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Clad in babariga atop what clearly was bullet-proof vest, President Goodluck Jonathan walked into the heat and dust of Maiduguri yesterday on a surprise visit

Cameroon: Boko Haram Captives Freed

No fewer than 20 captives out of the 80 people that were reportedly kidnapped by the Boko Haram sect members in Cameroon at the weekend have regained their freedom.
This was made known to BBC on Monday by the Cameroon defence ministry who revealed that the hostages were freed “as defence forces pursued the attackers who were heading back to Nigeria”.
Nigerian troops in the northeast
Nigerian troops in the northeast
The defence ministry said the abductions took place in the villages of Maki and Mada near the city of Mokolo in Cameroon’s Far North region,

Kaduna Awaits General Buhari

Thousands of people from the early morning of Monday, January 19th, were gathering at Murtala Muhammed Square Kaduna, ahead of the presidential rally of General Muhammadu Buhari.
Kaduna APC supporters
Youth praises General Buhari on streets.
Activities in Kaduna have been paralysed as the campaign team of the All Progressives Congress (APC) visits the Crocodile city.

UK PM says Pope Francis is wrong to say people who mock Islam should 'expect a punch'


UK Prime Minster David Cameron doesn't approve of the comment Pope Francis made following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Speaking about freedom of expression and its limit, the Pope said 'you cannot insult the faith of others and if you do, you can expect a punch'. Read here

Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson: A Lot of Celebrities Are Not Being Truthful About Their Lifestyles

Toyin AimakhuNollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson was recently interviewed by TW magazine.
In the interview she talks about her growth in the Nigerian movie industry, growing up in Ibadan, the best day of her life and much more.

Boko Haram frees 20 captured in Cameroon

According to BBC, 20 out of the 80 people captured by members of Boko Haram in a cross-border attack in North Cameroon yesterday January 18th have

Dele Momodu Sends President Jpnathan A Message In Photos


 Nigerian Journalist, motivational speaker businessman, CEO and publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu has sent a message to President Jonathan in photos.
Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu who obviously is sad with the state of the Lagos State’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport, has taken a bold step to send an open message to the president who is in the race to be re-elected as the president come February 14.

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...