Boko Haram Rampages Near Cameroonian Border

 At least 70 civilians and six soldiers were killed by Islamic Boko Haram sect in an attack on the Cameroonian border town of Fotokol, AFP reports.

According to Cameroonian security source, “there are many (dead) civilians, nearly 70. The toll for the soldiers stands at six.”

Suspected PDP Thugs Attack Ahmed’s, Saraki's Convoy

Political thugs, suspected to be from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) February 4 attacked the convoy of Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and senator Bukola Saraki.

Bukola Saraki

According to The Nation, two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were shot and many others injured in the incident which occurred at Isapa, Ekiti LGA.
Saraki, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, and Ahmed were campaigning in the LGA when the attack was launched.

Osinbajo Delivers Birthday Lecture In Adeboye's Honour

The All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate, Yemi Osinbajo, expressed confidence that Nigerian Christians have power to influence government policies to improve the life of people.

Pastor Adeboye and Osinbajo at the lecture

Speaking February 4 in Lagos during the lecture delivered in honour of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Enoch Adeboye to mark his 73rd birthday, pastor Osinbajo said that Christian leaders have a duty to stand for the poor in the country.
According to Premium Times, he explained his position regarding how people might influence the authorities:

5 Boko Haram Victims Tested Positive To HIV/AIDS

Five Boko Haram victims living in the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP) camp in Maiduguri, Borno State, have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

The leader of a non-governmental organisation, the Business and Professional Women, Ismaila Watila, revealed the data on February 4, 2015 speaking with journalist in Maiduguri.
Watila said that 1,000 people were tested in the camp and five of them, unfortunately, were tested positive. He also added that the 1,000 IDPs were screened for malaria as well.

The Luxurious Life style of Mikel Obi

27-year-old John Michael Nchekwube Obinna, popularly known as John Mikel Obi is living the life!

John Mikel Obi

The Nigerian International professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Nigeria national team is living a luxurious life. The footballer who earns about $6 million (N1.14bn) annually has everything going on smoothly for him!

Teebillz Kisses Tiwa Savage's Baby Bump in Publ

Yesterday evening, February 4, Tiwa Savage and her husband were in a very good mood.

Tiwa Savage and Teebillzz during their traditional wedding

The adorable couple were at the in-house birthday celebration of Ubi Franklin, Iyanya’s manager and CEO of the Triple MG record label. Lots of celebrities showed up at the fun party, which explains why the Mavins first lady, Tiwa Savage, her growing baby bump, and hubby Tunji Balogun,’Teebillz’, were also there.

A screenshot from the video

While everyone was having so much fun, Teebillz amidst laughter and merriment, decided to sing a happy birthday song to his wify. Teebillz was seen in the video hilariously begging one of the guys at the event to join him in singing the birthday song to his wife.

NECO releases Nov/Dec 2014 SSCE results

Contrary to results recorded in recent years, the National Examinations Council (NECO) Nov/Dec 2014 SSCE results, released on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, have shown that Nigerian students have done remarkably well.
According to the registrar/chief executive of the council, Professor Promise Okpala, who announced the results in Minna yesterday, 52.94% of the candidates had a Credit in English and 55.37% in Mathematics, which was a tremendous improvement from previous years.
The registrar disclosed that out of the 63,445 who registered for the examinations, 61,386 eventually sat for the examinations, with 30.57% recording Credits and above.

Students writing exams.

A breakdown of results recorded in the core subjects shows that out of the 53, 848 who sat for Biology 26,947 obtained a pass with Credit which represents 50.04%. Also, out of the 28,250 candidates who sat for Chemistry 14,858 passed with Credit representing 51.62%, while 28,222 sat for Physics with 57 passing at Credit level which represents 0.20%.