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- Ex-wife of Mercy Johnson's husband welcomes son with new man
- President Obama endorses Basketmouth Uncensored Show
- Luis Suarez returns home to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup
- Bomb explosion kills 10 in Bauchi
- Channel O and Mavin Records are giving you the chance to be in the Dorobucci music video
- Beyonce acting cold towards Jay Z on stage?
- Meet Ernest Nwankwo, the pastor who owned a ritualists' den in Lagos
- Pre-wedding photos of My Big Nigerian Wedding winners
- Don Jazzy doesn't think Tonto Dikeh's new song Suga Rush sounds like Dorobucci
- Mai Atafo, Kinabuti, April byKunbi, Wande Coal, others for L'original finale
- Khloe is really smitten, can't take her eyes off French at bithday party
- Brand new music: Tonto Dikeh ft D'banj - Suga Rush (full version)
- Bread and butter celebrities & failed marriages' - written by Etcetera
- Sunlight Bubbleman spreads delight across Lagos
- GEJ writes for Washington Post, says finding missing girls is important
- Update: Ejigbo pepper sodomy suspects arraigned in court
- Games, music, food at Trukadero's Place in Wuse 2, Abuja
- Sting says his six children will not inherit his $300m fortune
Ex-wife of Mercy Johnson's husband welcomes son with new man Posted: 28 Jun 2014 01:08 PM PDT Lovely Okojie, the ex-wife of Mercy Johnson's husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie, who went on a media storm after Odi and Mercy got engaged in 2011, claiming they were still married, has not only moved on from her bitter and public split from Prince, she's found a new man and recently welcomed a son. Lovely, who has two kids with Odi Okojie, gave birth to a son on Wednesday June 25th in Canada. (a pregnant lovely pictured above). Congrats to them. Meanwhile I know some of you can't view the comment section of this blog or drop comments, I'm working to rectify it. The blog has also become too slow to load, I'm not an IT person so I have to rely on others to help me resolve this...hopefully, we will able to do that soon. Please bear with me.. See more photos of Lovely after the cut... |
President Obama endorses Basketmouth Uncensored Show Posted: 28 Jun 2014 12:04 PM PDT |
Luis Suarez returns home to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup Posted: 28 Jun 2014 04:28 AM PDT Luiz Suarez returned to his native home of Uruguay yesterday June 27th to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup and banned from all football for four-months for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Not only were hundreds of fans at Montevideo airport to welcome him, waving banners of support, but the president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, was also at the airport. Luis Suarez pictured above with his children, Benjamin and Defina as he greeted fans from his mother's home in Lagomar. Continue... Uruguay's president arriving the airport to receive Suarez Meanwhile, Giorgio Chiellini is not happy about FIFA's decision to ban Suarez for four months for biting him, a decision Uruguay says they will contest. On his official website, Chiellini criticized the punishment, calling it excessive. What he wrote below "Now inside me there's no feelings of joy, revenge or anger against Suárez for an incident that happened on the pitch and that's done. There only remains the anger and the disappointment about the match. My only thought is for Luis and his family, because they will face a very difficult period. I have always considered unequivocal the disciplinary interventions by the competent bodies, but at the same time I believe that the proposed formula is excessive. I sincerely hope that he will be allowed, at least, to stay close to his team-mates during the games because such a ban is really alienating for a player." |
Bomb explosion kills 10 in Bauchi Posted: 28 Jun 2014 04:08 AM PDT 10 people have been confirmed dead with 14 others seriously injured after a bomb exploded at a brothel in Bayangari in Bauchi state yesterday night around 9.45pm. The Bauchi State Police Command spokesman, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement and said investigations has commenced but no arrest has been made so far. "The entire surrounding has been cordoned and scene secure. No arrest has been made yet and investigation has commenced to ascertain the cause" Mr. Mohammed said in a statement late Friday night.He said all 10 corpses were evacuated to the mortuary while the injured were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment. |
Channel O and Mavin Records are giving you the chance to be in the Dorobucci music video Posted: 28 Jun 2014 03:43 AM PDT This month, the ever-cool Channel O is collaborating with hot Nigerian music label Mavin Records to offer one lucky SuperFan the incredible opportunity of being included in the upcoming DoroBucci music video, alongside celebrated Mavins, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D'Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di'Ja. Continue... In keeping with its SWAG theme (Something We Africans Got), Channel O is rolling out a year of great surprises, and this exciting new competition which will be run over social media platforms, is just the latest! In addition to starring alongside some of Nigeria's biggest stars, the one lucky SUPERFAN will get to hang out with the artistes who'll answer their questions about life in music's fast lane. You'll be backstage and in front of the cameras, so if you have ever wanted to know what it takes to make the phenomenal music videos you see on television, then wonder no more! The competition is simple to enter. First make you sure are following @channeloafrica and @donjazzy on both Twitter and Instagram. Then use these platforms to tell us why YOU are the ULTIMATE MAVIN fan! Remember you must use the hashtag: #CHOMavinSuperfan on all your messages. The competition runs from 28th June until July 4th and on July 2nd, Don Jazzy will reveal who he's chosen as the CHANNEL O MAVIN SUPERFAN! Details of the music video will be announced later this year, so for now, just make sure you are part the competition! Commenting on the competition, Channel O Africa's Lee Kasumba says, "Channel O's audience are incredibly loyal supporters of the channel and its line-up, so anytime we can offer them an amazing opportunity to engage up close and personal with the stars that are lighting up the airwaves, then we want to be able to do that. We are delighted to be partnering with the wonderful team at Mavin Records to make one SuperFan very, very happy!" Meanwhile the legendary Don Jazzy, who heads up Mavin Records, is equally pleased with the partnership. "Channel O have enthusiastically supported African music for over 15 years, and are always willing to engage with the industry and the fans. So to work alongside them to create a memorable experience for one SuperFan is something we were happy to do. Of course, at Mavin Records, we are expecting to make the DoroBucci video one of our best ever so it's gonna be something very special to be a part of!" Channel O is available to over 50 countries on the African continent on DStv (channel 320) and on GOtv (in selected markets). For more information on Africa's first ever dedicated music channel, home of the annual Channel O Music Video Awards, visit www.channelo.com. Highlights on the channel this month include the new music video for the epic Africa Rising anthem featuring Tiwa Savage, Sarkodie, Davido, Micasa,DiamondLola Rae & Diamond, plus a behind the scenes look at the making of the video! |
Beyonce acting cold towards Jay Z on stage? Posted: 28 Jun 2014 12:12 PM PDT Ever since the elevator incident, Beyonce and Jay Z's once perfect marriage has been under a lot of scrutiny. Now, many people feel things between the power couple are not as rosy as they try to make it look. A music critic who attended their Miami show on Wednesday night said he couldn't help but notice Beyonce acting cold towards Jay Z on stage… A music critic from the Miami Times writes, "...at times, it felt a bit like the Carters' chemistry wasn't all it could be. With the media caught in a putrid hailstorm of rumors and accusations, we couldn't help noticing the way Bey shook off his kisses or turned away from his doting playfulness."Beyonce also raised eyebrows by including a cover of Lauryn Hill's heart break anthem Ex-Factor in her set. I think they are fine and will be together for a long time to come... |
Meet Ernest Nwankwo, the pastor who owned a ritualists' den in Lagos Posted: 28 Jun 2014 03:05 AM PDT The above photos shows the face of Ernest Chukwuemeka Nwankwo. He's the kidnapper and ritualist masquerading as a pastor and General Overseer of Holy Family Ministry a.k.a House of Mercy. Ernest Nwankwo went on the run on Wednesday 25th June 2014 from his Ogolonto den in Ikorodu, Lagos after 8 kidnapped victims were rescued from him and his gang. (read story here). Continue to read more about him and an update on the story... More about the pastor/ritualist Ernest Chukwuemeka Nwankwo is an indigene of Nsugbe in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He was born at Onitsha on 3rd of November 1964 into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Nwankwo Egbunike. He is the General Overseer of Holy Family Happy Family Ministry also known as House of Mercy (Formally Jesus Divine Healing and Deliverance Catholic Ministry), Lagos, Nigeria. He commenced his scamming work in July 1997 to be precise according to the instruction of satan. He manages two kidnap centres called Happy Family Home Foundation International at both Ikorodu Lagos State and Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. Ernest C. Nwankwo is married to Mr Odelia Anulika Nwankwo. Read about here Below is an update on the story from Punch Woman who stole co-tenant's child is a 'prayer warrior' –Neighbours of kidnap suspect Rosemary Chukwu is a member of the ritualist church that kidnapped a neigbour's 6 year old child and locked him in her toilet.
But while the search for the child was going on, Chukwu was said to have gone inside her apartment and came out with a large luggage. "She carried the luggage on her head and passed by us as we searched for the child. She said she needed to drop the bag somewhere and that she would come to join the search later," Odunsin said. But a suspicious woman, the wife of the landlord of the house, alerted the search party, telling them to search the bag Chukwu had on her head before she was allowed to leave. When the residents called after her to tell her to bring the bag for a check, she reportedly began to run. But a moment later, she was caught. "We immediately opened the bag and inside was Emmanuel with a cloth used to gag him. The child would have died because he could not speak again. We tried hard before we could resuscitate him," Odunsi explained. However, the infuriated neighbours descended on Chukwu and while they were beating her, she screamed out that they should spare her because she was only a messenger. "Pastor Ernest sent me! Please don't kill me, Pastor Ernest sent me o!" she was reported to have told the party of residents. Then Chukwu took the party to the church of the pastor who she claimed sent her, which turned out to be Pastor Ernest Nwankwo of the Holy Family Happy Family Ministry (House of Mercy), Majidun. One of the residents who took Chukwu to the church said by the time they got there, the pastor was nowhere to be found. She was later handed over to the police who took her away. A photograph of Chukwu obtained by our correspondent showed a plump, fair complexioned woman with a motherly face. She is said to have four children – two boys and two girls. Neighbours said they had not seen her husband, as he was usually away from home even though they are still together. When our correspondent visited the church on Wednesday, a crowd of residents had besieged the place, barely kept at bay by some sternly looking policemen who were said to have prevented the church from being burnt down earlier by angry residents. Despite this, some youths had succeeded in entering the church before the police came and seized hundreds of audio CDs of an album recorded by the pastor. The youths publicly and excitedly sold the CDs on the Ikorodu Road to motorists and passers-by for N50 each. The policemen rebuffed every attempt to gain access to the empty church, while residents of houses nearby could not provide any information about the whereabouts of the pastor. Some residents who pleaded anonymity informed Saturday PUNCH that the church was not a conventional one. "They don't hold service on Sundays, only on Tuesday and Thursday. The pastor claims to treat mad men," one of them told our correspondent. An eyewitness, who entered the church before police intervention, said when they stormed the church earlier, they met a man with his hands and legs shackled in chains. "I am not a mad man. Please help me! I was taken from around Redeemed Church Camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Pastor Ernest kept me here. There were many of us but they usually come to take away," the man, who gave his name as Onuora Okeke, was reported to have said. The man also revealed to the people that he was from Anambra State and had been locked up in the church since 2012. Our correspondent learnt the man was taken away by the police. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said the Chukwu would soon be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba for investigation. She also confirmed that the pastor of the church has not been found. |
Pre-wedding photos of My Big Nigerian Wedding winners Posted: 28 Jun 2014 02:25 AM PDT My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 1 winners Yemisi Aiyedun and Yomi Odusanya will be tying the knot on July 18th, 2014 at the The Haven Event Center, GRA Ikeja, Lagos (Official Venue Sponsor). The couple recently had their pre-wedding pictures taken by photographer extraordinaire Kelechi Amadi-Obi and styled by Rhoda Ebun. Continue to see more photos... Entries for My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 2 is almost open and guess what? Now there will be 2 weddings! · My Big Nigerian Wedding Lagos Edition · My Big Nigerian Wedding Abuja Edition Are you ready to WIN a N15 Million wedding in 2015? Then get ready for registrations this October. All registrations must be done in person. Registration for My Big Nigerian Wedding Lagos Venue: WED Expo Lagos @ Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Date: October 10th to 12th Registration for My Big Nigerian Wedding Abuja Venue: WED Expo Abuja @ M and M Event Center, Beside Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja Date: October 17th to 19th This competition is for couples wishing to get married by mid-2015. At least the bride or groom must be present at the Expo to register. For updates on Season 1 and up to date information on Season 2 visit www.weddaily.com We would like to say a BIG Thank You to all our sponsors of My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 1 who make up the Dream Team. Your contributions are truly appreciated. Meet the amazing Dream Team: Invitation Cards: Wedding Feferity – 08102722443 Official Venue Sponsors: The Haven Event Center – 08032528046 White Wedding Reception Decor: Nwandos Signature – 08060000519 Traditional Wedding Decor: Tsoule Events – 08168524377, 08082022788 Groom's Suit & Wedding Dress: Mai Atafo – 08034057800 Bride's Shoes, Robes & Accessories: Diador Bridal – 09034800793, +12409886767 Bride's Bouquet: All A Bride Needs 08023052490 Bride's Hair & Makeup: Banke Meshida-Lawal – 08152719092 Photography: Kelechi Amadi-Obi – 08023407766 Videography: Riverside Productions – 08032013537 Photobooth: Photogenic Photobooth - 08060903561, 08154552666 DJ: DJ Scratch 08028142481, 08061592007 Wedding Cake: Cakes by Tosan 08023137893 Dessert: Sweet Indulgence – 08022228803 Chocolate Fountain: Concepteur de Fruitee – 08029999947 MCs: Lolo 1 & Tosin Odunfa – Lolo 1 08109233737, Tosin 08020741742 Reality TV Host: Mercy (Omo London) Ajisafe -08055734307 Security: Golden Events Solutions – 08099800710 Cocktails: Eventi Cocktails – 08038804264 Gifts & Souvenirs: Kokie's World – 08098052978 Wedding Planning: Funke Bucknor of Zapphire Events – 08180020000, 08052199654 Aso-oke: Molbaks Alaso-Oke – 08023188820, 08106346540 Beads: Beads by Oma – 08138814577 Travel Agents: Lucan Travels – 08056336904 Pre-wedding Shoot Stylist: Rhoda Ebun - 08179999979 Are you interested in sponsoring My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 2? Call 07001111933, 08147217096, 08096448289, 08176731833, 07012952255 ~ Add BB PIN 7C6B6761 ~ Add on WhatsApp 08096448289 ~ Email info@mbnwedding.com For more information, please visit Facebook www.facebook.com/mbnwedding | Instagram www.instagram.com/mbnwedding | Twitter www.twitter.com/mbnwedding | Official Hashtag #mbnwedding |Email info@mbnwedding.com Exclusive radio partners of My Big Nigerian Wedding contest are Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Nigeria Info. Are you a wedding vendor? Get to showcase your business to all the contestants of My Big Nigerian Wedding and more couples getting married by the end of 2014 and 2015. Exhibit at WED Expo October 2014 in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. *Please note, this wedding is strictly by invitation. For press enquiries and vendor contributions, contact info@mbnwedding.com More of the couple's pre-wedding pictures are available on www.weddaily.com *** Photo Credits Makeup: Kingsley of BM PRO Photography: Kelechi Amadi-Obi Styling: Rhoda Ebun 1st Look Yomi: Shirt by Kola Kuddus Yemisi: Jumpsuit by Trish O Couture. 2nd Look Yomi: Sky blue shirt with red patch pocket (Kola Kuddus) Yemisi: Dress by Tiffany Amber Nigeria. |
Don Jazzy doesn't think Tonto Dikeh's new song Suga Rush sounds like Dorobucci Posted: 28 Jun 2014 02:25 AM PDT Since DB Records released Tonto Dikeh's new single, Suga Rush, so many people have been saying it sounds like Mavin Record's massive hit, Dorobucci. Well, there's one person who doesn't think so, Mavin boss himself, Don Jazzy. He posted the pic on the left on his instagram page, saying he doesn't think the songs sound alike and actually likes Suga Rush... |
Mai Atafo, Kinabuti, April byKunbi, Wande Coal, others for L'original finale Posted: 28 Jun 2014 01:41 AM PDT The biggest fashion competition in Nigeria, presented by the Natural Premium Soft Drink Fayrouz is gradually reaching its peak with some of Nigeria's hottest stars coming out to play! Mai Atafo, Kinabuti, April By Kunbi, IK Osakioduwa, Wande Coal, Phyno, Chidinma, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Toke Makinwa, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi among many others will be pulling down the roofs of Oriental Hotel on Saturday, July 5th for the Fayrouz L'Original finale. Continue.. The Fayrouz L'Original Expression show, which kicked off in April will see the final teams, Team Elan and Team LoudTribe, who beat over 400 teams to the grand finale, go head to head to be named best style team and go home with the grand prize of $20,000 and various fashion opportunities of a lifetime. Guests have been promised an unforgettable experience as Wande Coal, Phyno and Chidinma have been announced to perform at the event, hosted by popular TV personality, IK Osakioduwa. Guests will also have the opportunity to win designer outfits from Mai Atafo, Kinabuti, April by Kunbi, Orange Culture, Gozel Green, these renowned personalities of the fashion industry that have been holding fort at the judges table. With screen diva, Toke Makinwa and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on the red carpet selecting originally dressed guests, Beat FM OAP and TV personality, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi & Uti has also been revealed as the official celebrity mixologist for the night. "It has been an exciting four months since we announced the "Be Original" campaign… The L'Original Expression show was created to encourage creativity and originality as well as promote young and aspiring fashion lovers in Nigeria by giving them the necessary platform to exhibit their style to the world. With the finale just less than two weeks away, we can't wait to see which team wins the competition." Senior Brand Manager, Fayrouz, Nnenna Ifebigh-Hemeson commented. The L'Original team has also revealed that the winning Team will get to showcase their first collection at the next Lagos Design Fashion Week. To follow the conversation on Fayrouz L'Original, visit www.fayrouzloriginal.com to get scoop on the competition and win VIP tickets to the finale. |
Khloe is really smitten, can't take her eyes off French at bithday party Posted: 28 Jun 2014 01:33 AM PDT Some of us wondered why the reality star would come all the way to Africa with her new man, well... it's now more than obvious...Khloe Kardashian is smitten. She's really into rapper, French Montana. The couple were photographed at Khloe's 30th birthday yesterday looking cozy and unable to keep their eyes or hands off each other. Her birthday party took place last night on a luxury yacht in New York. All her family members, except for Rob and step dad, were there. See more photos after the cut |
Brand new music: Tonto Dikeh ft D'banj - Suga Rush (full version) Posted: 28 Jun 2014 01:01 AM PDT |
Bread and butter celebrities & failed marriages' - written by Etcetera Posted: 28 Jun 2014 12:52 AM PDT Now singer turned writer Etcetera writes about celebs and why some of their marriages fail. Read below... If you listen to relationship programmes on radio, you would notice that many Nigerians are indeed struggling with their relationships and marriages and they are all seeking help. And because they do not have a glaring media attention serialising their issues, making judgments, giving strong commentary, poking them emotionally, there are chances of their relationships and marriages problems being solved.
Fame is dangerous to relationships for many reasons. Most troubling is that it demands that a couple spend time away from each other. One indicator of happiness in a relationship is the amount of time spent with one's partner. Spending time together is necessary to sustain a relationship, yet celebrities tend to ignore this and only focus on how to become more famous. You need to keep up with each other's lives, look into each other's eyes, and be in the same physical space to feel the mood and emotions from each other. Without that, you might love each other, but staying "in love" demands much more than occasional get-together. The man who loves you may start losing feelings because of the demands of your job. Your spouse, for instance, wants you to be home, but you cannot be at home because you are either on location or at one event or another socialising as a celebrity. Celebs are expected to be extroverts – attending parties, or going to bars or clubs. Your spouse may not like all that. These things take their toll and it gets to a point when one of the parties says that he or she has had enough, and then packs his or her bag and leaves. Most celebs don't really take time to understand each other or truly understand what marriage is about before venturing into it. Some even see it as just an added feather to their cap. They love to gather people together, go to church and stand before the altar to exchange vows in front of the congregation. There is actually more to marriage than the physical appearance. The pressure to live up to certain standards and give a good impression also contributes to marital splits among celebs. Because of their status, they put too much unnecessary pressure on themselves and try too hard to live up to the standard of others. Most tend to live a life that is not theirs. The pressure of wanting to create or give people the impression of having a sense of perfection will certainly make your marriage crumble. Put a stop to all the pretence and be real to yourself. Infidelity is the most common cause of most celebrity marriage break-ups in Nigeria. Some spouses have left their marriages when they could no longer bear the indiscretions of their unfaithful partners. Infidelity is not restricted to celebrities only. It is a major source of marital discord today. But what makes that of celebrities different is the temptation they face regularly. Because of living their lives constantly in the spotlight and fame, they are presented with more 'opportunities' to cheat than others. When musicians, for instance, go for shows, girls throw themselves at them. Even a Reverend Father can get tempted with all the 'offerings.' If one partner is constantly unfaithful, it can cause discord in the marriage. Jealousy is also a problem in celebrity union. If one, for instance, has more fame, more success than the other, it can cause problems if the other party does not have the strength of character to cope with his or her partner being constantly in the limelight. It takes a very strong man or woman to endure his wife, for instance, being more famous, getting more attention than them. You attend a party, and your husband or wife observes you being embraced and kissed here and there, jealousy starts getting into the marriage. It doesn't even matter if both of you are celebrities. Put your ego aside. As celebs, you're going to be constantly fighting for the limelight. But marriage is all about concessions, even if it takes one of you to have to ride in the backseat for awhile for things to work out. Money is the root of most problems in marriages. When your wedding planning starts taking the shape of a corporate board meeting, you're already in trouble. Play deaf to the rumours. Celebrities are always insecure about one thing or another, and it is the reason a lot of media rumours are going to tear your already shaky relationship to shreds. Stop selling your privacy in pictures, on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Choose whether you want to remain single or get married. Marriage is hard when you are used to being in control all the time. But suddenly you can't just wake up one morning and jet off to Abuja or London for a weekend with your friends or spend N100,000 on a pair of shoes without certain considerations. When you're used to being the centre of your world, it is not easy to take that step back and let someone else have a major stake in your life. Like every electronic device, marriage comes with a manual which must be followed to the letter if you want it to be successful. Celebrity marriages will continue to crash as long as they are building them on themselves and not on God, who is the initiator of marriage. |
Sunlight Bubbleman spreads delight across Lagos Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:27 PM PDT As part of efforts to spread light-hearted fun and happiness amongst the general public, Sunlight detergent, a leading detergent brand from the stable of Unilever Plc, has released the Sunlight Bubbleman on all major motorways in the Lagos Metropolis. Continue... Accompanied by his gorgeous fairies, Sunlight Bubbleman is spreading the beautiful fragrance of Sunlight detergent across various traffic laden streets, at homes and offices; bearing free packs of the detergent amongst other exciting prizes. Sunlight Bubbleman tour is part of Unilever's continued commitment to work together to create a better future everyday for Nigerians and make people feel food, look good and get more out of brands and services that are good for themselves and for others as well. People are expected to Hashtag #SpotTheBubbleman to participate in this thrilling experience to win great prizes, members of the public are endeared to like the SunlightNigeria Facebook page and follow @SunlightNigeria on twitter for real time location updates Sunlight detergent not only comes in two fragrant variants namely: Spring sensations and Tropical sensations, but is also available in a range of sizes from 26 grammes sachets to 2 kilogrammes packs. Gentle on all fabrics and colours, Sunlight assures its consumers of sensational cleaning and long lasting fragrance. |
GEJ writes for Washington Post, says finding missing girls is important Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:14 PM PDT Pres. Jonathan wrote an article which was published on Washington Post yesterday June 26th, about the missing Chibok girls and why he has remained somewhat quiet about the search for the girls. Find the in-depth article below I have had to remain quiet about the continuing efforts by Nigeria's military, police and investigators to find the girls kidnapped in April from the town of Chibok by the terrorist group Boko Haram. I am deeply concerned, however, that my silence as we work to accomplish the task at hand is being misused by partisan critics to suggest inaction or even weakness. Continue... My silence has been necessary to avoid compromising the details of our investigation. But let me state this unequivocally: My government and our security and intelligence services have spared no resources, have not stopped and will not stop until the girls are returned home and the thugs who took them are brought to justice. On my orders, our forces have aggressively sought these killers in the forests of northern Borno state, where they are based. They are fully committed to defending the integrity of their country. My heart aches for the missing children and their families. I am a parent myself, and I know how awfully this must hurt. Nothing is more important to me than finding and rescuing our girls. Since 2010, thousands of people have been killed, injured, abducted or forced by Boko Haram, which seeks to overwhelm the country and impose its ideology on all Nigerians. My government is determined to make that impossible. We will not succumb to the will of terrorists. I have had to remain quiet about the continuing efforts by Nigeria's military, police and investigators to find the girls kidnapped in April from the town of Chibok by the terrorist group Boko Haram. I am deeply concerned, however, that my silence as we work to accomplish the task at hand is being misused by partisan critics to suggest inaction or even weakness. My silence has been necessary to avoid compromising the details of our investigation. But let me state this unequivocally: My government and our security and intelligence services have spared no resources, have not stopped and will not stop until the girls are returned home and the thugs who took them are brought to justice. On my orders, our forces have aggressively sought these killers in the forests of northern Borno state, where they are based. They are fully committed to defending the integrity of their country. My heart aches for the missing children and their families. I am a parent myself, and I know how awfully this must hurt. Nothing is more important to me than finding and rescuing our girls. Since 2010, thousands of people have been killed, injured, abducted or forced by Boko Haram, which seeks to overwhelm the country and impose its ideology on all Nigerians. My government is determined to make that impossible. We will not succumb to the will of terrorists. In September, I will urge the U.N. General Assembly to establish a U.N.-coordinated system for sharing intelligence and, if necessary, special forces and law enforcement to confront terrorism wherever it occurs. In Nigeria, there are political, religious and ethnic cleavages to overcome if we are to defeat Boko Haram. We need greater understanding and outreach between Muslims and Christians. We also know that, as it seeks to recruit the gullible, Boko Haram exploits the economic disparities that remain a problem in our country. We are addressing these challenges through such steps as bringing stakeholders together and creating a safe schools initiative, a victims' support fund and a presidential economic recovery program for northeastern Nigeria. We are also committed to ridding our country of corruption and safeguarding human and civil rights and the rule of law. Something positive can come out of the situation in Nigeria: most important, the return of the Chibok girls, but also new international cooperation to deny havens to terrorists and destroy their organizations wherever they are — whether in the forests of Nigeria, on the streets of New York or sanctuaries in Iraq or Pakistan. Those who value humanity , civilization and the innocence of children can do no less. |
Update: Ejigbo pepper sodomy suspects arraigned in court Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:01 PM PDT Some of the men involved in the Ejigbo pepper sellers torture were today June 27th arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate court sitting at Igbosere. The magistrate after much deliberations granted bail to all ten of the arraigned suspects. Four other suspects are still at large. Present at the court hearing today was human rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin. Continue to see more photos... Photo credit: Sahara Reporters |
Games, music, food at Trukadero's Place in Wuse 2, Abuja Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:09 PM PDT Trukadero's Bawling Tournament is the first of its kind in Nigeria; with Games, Music, Ice cream spots, Food of various variety, Business and Pleasure in a serene and cozy-ambiance. The guest over this weekend at Trukadero's Place in Wuse 2 Abuja were thrilled with 2-day-fun-filled live performances by Patoranking and Africa's best Male artist of the year, Davido. Continue... It was undeniably a night to be remembered and the CEO Mr. Kelvin assured the Abuja audience to keep it locked down with TRUKADERO and expects such events on monthly basis. Equally, the PR/Consultant to TRUKADERO / Variety Court are already planning the next tournament with Abuja On-Air-Personality. For further details, Sponsorship, and participation please reach Hawt Production Limitedon +234 815 5555 021 or send a text via +234 817 4271 140 hawtentertainmentshow@yahoo. |
Sting says his six children will not inherit his $300m fortune Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:50 PM PDT Legendary singer and one of Britain's wealthiest musicians Sting has revealed that his 6 children will not inherit his $300million fortune. His reason? "His wealth will be albatrosses round their necks". Sting, in a recent interview said he'd told his children not to expect to inherit a dime of his money because he doesn't believe in trust funds, and has advised them to go make their own money. "I told them there won't be much money left because we are spending it. We have a lot of commitments. What comes in we spend. I certainly don't want to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks. They have to work. All my kids know that and they rarely ask me for anything, which I really respect and appreciate."Sting, 62, has 6 children – Joseph, 37, Kate, 32, Brigitte Michael, 30, Jake, 28, Eliot Pauline, 23, and Giacomo Luke, 18...from two marriages. Who agrees with his decision? |
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