Monday, January 19, 2015

It Was Not Used, Doesn't Mean Its Not Needed - Jonathan On Buhari's Certificate

President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration  has demanded the qualification of his opponent for the upcomming election, All Progressive Party’s Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. 
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The PDP have accused Buhari of not having a secondary school certificate.
Buhari had yesterday revealed his surprise over the PDP concern over this particular document.
Buhari said: “I have contested three times under the same rules set by INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) where

Boko Haram: Chad, Cameroon Forces Enter Nigeria

 The Chadian and Cameroonian government has ordered its troops into Nigerian soil to recapture Baga from Boko Haram terrorists without the consent of the Nigerian government.

Boko Haram Insurgents
Boko Haram Insurgents
The Nigerian military today confirmed that they are in the dark and don’t know of an order by President Idriss Deby of Chad, deploying that country’s armed forces in pursuit of Boko Haram in Nigerian territory.
The defence spokesman, Chris Olukolade however revealed that it wasn’t against the law because Chad,Nigeria, Cameroun and Niger, all belong to a Multinational force set up to tackle the insurgent group.

Army Detain 44 Soldiers Who Fled Boko Haram

At least 44 soldiers who were part of those stationed in Mubi, Adamawa State, when the town was over run and captured by Boko Haram insurgents last October are being detained by the army in an Underground cell in Jos  Premium Times Nigeria reports.
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The soldiers had  fled their barracks failing to engage the attacking terrorists and leaving the town defenceless.

#ManCrushMonday! D’Prince Releases New Promo Pictures

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Mavin Records artist D’Prince goes shirtless and stylish in his

Nigerian Teachers Task FG To Secure Schools Ahead Polls

Ahead of next month’s general elections, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has charged the Federal Government to urgently address the security challenges in the country in order to ensure free, fair and credible elections.
Making the statement at the weekend was NUT President, Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya, during the union’s 2015 annual Solemn Assembly, organisedin Abuja.
The Daily Trust reports that the event was held to pray for the nation and for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents in Chibok, Borno State about eight months ago.
Comrade Michael Olukoya of NUT.
Comrade Michael Olukoya of NUT.
It was disclosed that the union also urged

Nollywood practitioners pay tribute to late actor, Muna Obiekwe

Despite the little confusion over the death of Nollywood bad boy actor, Muna Obiekwe, there have been an outpouring of emotions after the death was confirmed Sunday, with many actors and actresses describing his passing as painful.
Muna Obiekwe, who had been battling kidney failure, died about 4:30pm Sunday at an unnamed hospital in Festac, Lagos, after he collapsed and was rushed to the hospital.

My Father Did Not Rape Her- Obesere's Son

Lekan Akande the son of Nigerian Fuji star, Abass Akande Obesere,is also speaking out on his father who was arrested last year March for allegedly raping a 29-year old female in Okota, Lagos and was later released on bail.
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Lekan Akande
In an interview with Punch newspaper’s Saturday Beats, the aspiring musician talks about the effects of the allegations on their family and more.

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...