Boko Haram militants set military base on fire in Adamawa

Boko Haram militants reportedly stormed Gulak, the administrative headquarters of Madagali in northern part of Adamawa state, in order to take it over. The militants set ablaze a military base and artilleries.

Premium Times reports that the insurgents came around 7p.m. on Sunday, Novermber 29, and engaged Nigerian troops in a fierce battle. They came in three vehicles brandishing guns, and burnt down a military base together with three artilleries.

Moreover, they carted away guns, security and local sources report.

“They came around 7 p.m. and started firing on the soldiers during which all the soldiers ran away. There was pandemonium, people scampered for their lives, many slept in bushes, they killed one soldier during the fierce battle.

Biafra Leadership: MASSOB Sacks Leader, Uwazuruike

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has expelled its national leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike.

On Monday, November 30, at a ceremony attended by national officers including the zonal and regional administrators of the group, they inaugurated a new leadership for the Biafra movement, The Nation reports.
Uchenna Madu, the group’s former national director of information was made the new leader while Ugwuoke Ibem Ugwuoke, emerged as national secretary.

A resolution and communiqué signed by the national officers and administrators at Okwe, MASSOB’s Headquarters, was read by Madu.

The communiqué read: “A vote of no confidence and total rejection has been passed on Ralph Uwazuruike. His inability to sustain and maintain Ojukwu’s dream of Biafra actualization, his deviation into the mainstream of Nigerian politics and using the Biafra struggle to enhance his selfish political ambition in Nigeria are the reasons for our rejection of his association with Biafra struggle.”

INEC CONFIRMS AUDU REPLACEMENT

After Days of in-fighting and raising of dusts between the running mate of the late Abubakr Audu, James Faleke and Yahaya Bello,  on who will replace Audu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed request made by the All Progressives Congress for the nomination of Bello for the supplementary election in Kogi state.

Bello will be flying the APC in the December 5 rerun election after the party has settled for him as the suitable replacement for its late candidate, The Nation reports.
This confirmation was made by the INEC deputy director in charge of publicity, Nick Dazang.

How APC Planned To Rig Bayelsa Election, PDP Alleges

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have alleged advanced plans by the All Progressives Congress to clone Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and make use of  fake security agents  to rig the December 5 election in the state.

The PDP governors added that as part of the plan to rig the election, the APC has allegedly brought in Indians to create the clone PVCs  in in order to alter the people’s will in Bayelsa state stating the ruling party knows that it cannot win without malpractice.

Boko Haram Insurgents Destroy 50 Houses, Kill Four

Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday, November 28 raided a border village in Niger, destroying some 50 homes and killing four people.

Two people were said to have been injured during the raid, Vanguard reports.

Speaking to state television on Monday, Fougou Boukar, a local official from the restive Diffa region said: “There has been enormous damage with about 50 houses burnt.

“The Boko Haram members were armed with Kalashnikovs and came across the Komadougou Yobe,” river that divides Niger and Nigeria.

He added that the terrorists numbering 10 fled to Nigeria after the attack.

You think Buhari was embarrassed in Paris? (photos)

A LIB reader thinks so. Below is what he wrote;

‎"You didn't talk about Buhari not being received by the French president at the airport or any of their top government officials. He was embarrassed you know. He even trekked to the arrival to enter a car from the Nigerian embassy. No presidential car was provided by France sef!"

What Really Happened To Jonathan's Convoy - Official

Following the reported attack on former president Goodluck Jonathan, an official report on the incident in Bayelsa have been revealed.

Former president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan

The Bayelsa state police command told the media that the former president was not attacked.
In a conversation with the media the spokesperson for the Bayelsa state police command, Butswat Asinim said Jonathan was not attacked but a group of men mistakenly followed Jonathan’s convoy.

He said: “A vehicle mistakenly followed his convoy. That’s actually what happened. The culprits have been apprehended. They only mistakenly followed his convoy only to realise that it was not the vehicle they thought they were following. It was a mistake.

ADAMAWA POLICE AIG IS DEAD

 

Abubakar Jinjiri, the Assistant Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force in charge of Zone 3 Yola, Adamawa state has passed away.

He was said to have died in Yola on Friday, November 27, after a brief illness, Sahara Reporters reports.
Olabisi Alofe Kolawole, the public relations officer of the national police force said he was buried yesterday.

Israel Convicts 2 Youths in 2014 Killing of Palestinian Teen

JERUSALEM —  Jerusalem court on Monday convicted two Israeli youths in the grisly killing last year of 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Khdeir, while delaying a verdict for the third suspect in the case due to a last-minute insanity plea.

The killing of Abu Khdeir, who was burned to death, was in revenge for the killing of three Israeli teens in the West Bank — slayings that set off a chain of events that led to the 50-day Gaza war in the summer of 2014.
Monday’s verdict could further increase Israeli-Palestinian tensions amid a two-month violence that has been convulsing the region.

In the ruling, Judge Jacob Zaban determined that the third suspect, 31-year-old Yosef Haim Ben David, and two Israeli minors — whose names were not released — had abducted Abu Khdeir from an east Jerusalem sidewalk in July 2014 and burned him alive in a forest outside the city.

Fantasy Gone Wrong

“Daddy, when are we moving to our new house?” 

“Next year, baby”

“When, next year?”

“Very early next year”

“Daddy but you said that last year...”

Jide’s eight year old daughter looked disappointed. 4 Years ago he had promised his family that they would move into their own home the next year.

Nigerian Preacher arrested after being accused of beating, robbing and raping escorts he met online

A Nigerian man who claimed to be a preacher has been arrested after being accused of beating, robbing and raping escorts in hotels across Washington DC. Gabriel Omogbo of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with attempted first degree murder, armed robbery, first degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Police believe that the 33-year-old used the website Backpage.com to find female escorts & arranged to meet up with them.

According to WJLA, the first two attacks happened at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Rockville and on both occasions he is accused of raping and stealing from two women he had met online.

A third attack took place at the Radison Hotel in Rockville, where he is accused of threatening a woman with a knife.

He ordered the woman to take off her clothes before reportedly telling her 'You are going to die today.'

He then beat her, cutting her arms, legs and hands and stole her iPad, cell phone and $300.

Adorable Photo of Aliona Okoye shared by her dad

She's such a beauty!

Adele Has Broken US Sales with New Album

 

 

Adeles new album 25 just in the first week of the release has sold 3.38 million copies. 25 which was released on 20th November is the first album to sell more than three million copies in a week.

 

In the US, 25 is the biggest album of the year so far and has shifted more than 800,000 copies in the UK.

Burkina Faso holds presidential, parliamentary elections

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Burkina Faso Holds Nationwide Elections

Voting is under way in Burkina Faso to elect a new president and parliament after a year of political turmoil.
It is the first election since last year’s popular uprising which toppled longstanding president Blaise Compaore.

The election is meant to mark the end of the transitional period following Mr Compaore’s removal. Analysts say it could be the most open and democratic vote in the country’s history.

BUHARI'S MESSAGE TO THE AWOLOWO'S HOME

The spectacle of Muhammadu Buhari in Ikenne last week at the final burial ceremonies for Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s much-treasured wife, HID, almost defies definition.

Not even the fact that Awo’s grandson-in-law, Yemi Osinbajo, is the Vice President, could douse a sneaky suspicion that Buhari had come for some kind of atonement or quell a palpable rumination of an interesting kind: Were Awo to suddenly show up from somewhere in that house, his trademark glasses perfectly perched on his nose and hands in pockets, what would President Buhari have said in answer to the simple question: how do you do, Muhammadu?

APC Supporters Mourn Murdered Members In Port Harcourt

Thousands of supporters of the All Progressive Congress (APC) from various parts of Rivers state today, November 30 converged at the Polo club to attend a solemn interdenominational service in honour of over 98 supporters killed in election violence in the state during the 2015 general elections.

APC supporters at the Polo club in honour of over 98 supporters killed in election

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Prominent APC chieftains and supporters led by Dakuku Peterside, had solemn march from the APC secretariat to the Port Harcourt Polo club, old GRA, Port Harcourt.

Clad in black attire, they were addressed by the APC chairman, Ibiamu Ikanya, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency implement the Prof Chidi Odinkalu Commission of Inquiry report on election violence in the state.

Ikanya said it is only when justice is served that the families of those brutally murdered would feel that loved ones did not die in vein and the souls of the dead will rest in peace.

10 Things Having Too Much Sex Can Do To Your Body

According to a publication by JUSTMOMMIES, “Having too much sex can hurt your chances of getting pregnant because a man who ejaculates frequently doesn’t have enough time to replenish high quality amounts of sperm.”

Is the above statement totally true? The answer is No! This is because there is nothing like too much sex for healthy married man and woman who are below 40 and 35 years respectively. Also, a healthy man is able to replenish his full supply of sperms within 24 hours.

Abstaining from sex for at least a week according to some sexologists (that is sex experts), and then ‘go for broke’ (that is not having sex) gives a woman better chances of getting pregnant especially on the expected day of ovulation, as the man will produce better quality sperms by then.

Up to 30,000 Nigerians Presently Living and Working In Germany

No fewer than 30,000 Nigerians are currently living in different parts of Germany, the new Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos, Mr Ingo Herbert has informed.

Herbert, Vanguard reports, made this disclosure in a chat with newsmen in Lagos on Monday, November 30, 2015, where he revealed that the people living there include: those working, doing businesses, studying, as well as those married to Germans.

Some Nigerians during an event in Germany

He said: “Currently, the number of Nigerians across Germany is about 30,000. The number is increasing gradually. 

“These Nigerians are working, studying, engaged in different businesses, as well as married to Germans. 

WELCOME TO CHINA'S MOST POLUTED CITY

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Baoding, China (CNN) In Baoding, China, the country's most polluted city, the smog is thick enough to see. It can burn your eyes and it can leave an acrid taste in your mouth. 

This is the reality of daily life under the cloak of a toxic shroud.

It's the air Zhao Shuang and his family breathe in every day. He grew up in Baoding, and remembers a childhood of sunny skies. 

Violence in APC headquarters Abuja over Kogi election

Violence erupted outside the APC headquarters in Abuja this afternoon over the inconclusive election in Kogi state. Some thugs numbering over a thousand attempted to attack the party's choice in the December 5th supplementary election, Yahaya Bello as he arrived the secretariat this afternoon to attend a meeting with top party leaders. The thugs engaged the supporters of Yahaya in a free for all fight. Police and other security agents are working to restore law and order.

HOW TO END FUEL SCARCITY

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Sunday, November 29, came up with ways Buhari-led government can solve the problem of fuel scarcity in the country.

PMAN maintained the best way to end scarcity is for government to decentralise loading of petroleum products for effective loading at depots across the country.

Lawson Obasi, IPMAN national president reiterated that the scarcity will linger until the federal government sees the need to distribute petroleum products to other coastal depots.

Obasi said the distribution of petroleum products to only tank farms in Lagos was partly responsible for current scarcity and high cost of product.

Faleke Picks Audu’s Son As Running Mate

Faleke, the running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu in the Kogi governorship election, has vowed to retake the mandate of the people of the state given freely to the All Progressives Congress during the poll.

James Faleke

Faleke quoted a section in Constitution picked Mohammed Audu as his deputy in coming poll.
He pointed out that attempts to grab power from the reins of the APC in the state were unproductive as the party is poised to chart a new course for the Kogi.


The politician, who has been chosen as the substitute for the late Abubakar Audu, made this assertion while addressing hundreds of the party’s supporters in Lokoja on Monday.

What Super Eagles, Oliseh Lacks - Pinnick

Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has addressed series of issues ranging from the Super Eagles chances of making it to FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia, why coach Sunday Oliseh was appointed coach of the side and Nigeria’s chances of winning the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

In an interview on the Super Eagles of Nigeria official YouTube, Pinnick addressed the key issues.
Read Excerpt below:

How do you feel about the Super Eagles qualification to the next round of the World Cup Qualifiers?

Naturally! I feel very excited and fulfilled about it, but again I must talk about the calibre of teams that qualified.

I think they are the best 20 teams in Africa if I’m not mistaking and any of these teams can qualify. So we have to intensify our efforts, go the extra mile, put in our best, we have to be total for us to qualify. There are no minnows in football and these are the heavy weights in football. However, we’ve started re-strategizing.

How to stop a girl you like, talk to her & collect her number in 5mins - Guaranteed...by Charles Nneji

Article written by author and relationship expert, Charles Nneji. Read below...

In this post I’m going to reveal to you 3 tricks that you can use to approach any girl, talk to her, get her number and leave and she won’t know that you just toasted her. I know, it sounds confusing right? Stay with me, you will get this. This article might seem long for some people, but trust me, if you are looking for a way to always get the girls you like to like you back The Very First Time you walk up to them then this would be the most powerful blog post you will ever read this whole year. First, let me introduce myself.

My name is Charles Nneji; Author of “The Bang Rule…ultimate guild of seduction for men”, Africa’s number one ebook on dating for men. The Bang Rule has sold in over four African countries, including Nigeria, and has helped thousands of men find love.

Neymar, C. Ronaldo & Lionel Messi make Balloon d'or final shortlist

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo will have a huge task in his hands of retaining the Balloon d'or  award he won last year as he has been drawn alongside Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Neymar. Messi who has won the award for a record four times is seen as the favourite after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, LA Liga and Copa del rey titles last season.

Also, the coach of the year award will be contested between Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's Luis Enrique and Jorge Sampaoli who led Chile to their first ever Copa America success. See the full nominee list after the cut;

Military Gets Extension for BVN Registration

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved an extension for the registration of Biometric Verification Number (BVN) for members of the armed forces.

At a senate committee meeting on appropriation on Monday, November 30, the senate said the extension would enable the military personnel access salaries paid into their various accounts.

Speaking at the meeting, Suleiman Barau, deputy governor, operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria said the apex bank received a request for an extension from the minister of defence, Mohammed Dan-Ali.

Barau who came along with other relevant stakeholders, also discuss the proposed N465 billion supplementary budget.

Tambuwal: Minimum Wage A Constitutional Matter

Negating the call by some state governors to reduce the minimum wage of N18, 000 for Nigerian workers, Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said the issue of minimum wage is a constitutional matter which no state government can decide on it’s implementation or otherwise.

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal (middle) and national president of the NLC, comrade Ayuba Waba.

Tambuwal said the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has not taken any collective decision on the issue of minimum wage.

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According to a statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, the governor spoke when he granted audience to the national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) comrade Ayuba Waba.

“State have only minimal say on the issue of minimum wage because it is a constitutional matter. Any change desired for the present wage will have to come through a constitutional amendment to be performed by the National Assembly.

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APC Leaders Converge To Reveal Audu’s Replacement

There are strong indications that leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have planned a crisis meeting today, November 30.

According to a report on Nigerian Tribune, the plot is aimed at selecting Alhaji Yahaya Bello as a replacement for the late Abubakar Audu who died on Sunday, November 22.

Speaking to the media organization, an undisclosed source said today’s meeting is seen as a make or mar sitting, as the supplementary election fixed for December 5 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) edge closer.

Late Prince Abubakar Audu casts his vote

Sule Lamido Accuses APC Of Dividing Nigeria

Sule Lamido, the former governor of Jigawa state has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is repeating the things that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was accused of doing when it was in power.

Leadership reports that Lamido said in Kano that the PDP while in power was accused of dividing the country but the same thing is being repeated by the APC who he claimed divided the country along ethnic and political lines.

He said: “I may sound a little different of what is today Nigeria. Because in today Nigeria, everything is politics and there are very strong divides.

“One is either here or there and even those who are arbiters or referees or monitors if stand on your own belief you will be accused by both sides. We are going through a very difficult political evolution with so many distortions and the 1999 Constitution is compounding Nigeria’s problem”.

Pastor T.B Joshua fails to honor court invite, case adjourned till Dec. 11th

The hearing on the suit against Synagogue Pastor, T.B Joshua and his engineers over the September 2014 church building collapse has been adjourned to December 11th by Justice Lawal Akapo of the Lagos State High Court. The resumed hearing of the case was meant to take place this morning but T.B. Joshua and his engineers, Oladele Ogundeji and Akinbela Fatiregun failed to appear in court.

Kim Kardashian responds to someone who calls her a “Fat B**ch”

Kim Kardashian took the high ground when a troll insulted her on Twitter on Sunday night. In the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashian's the pregnant reality star, who is expecting her second child in a matter of weeks, unashamedly gorges on lots of sweet treats.

Photos: Prince Harry meets Desmond Tutu, confers the Queen's 'Companion of Honour' on him

British royal prince Harry has conferred the Queen's 'Companions of Honour' on Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu for his commitment to International Peace and Reconcilliation. Prince Harry who is in Cape Town as part of a four-day tour of South Africa, met with the 83yr old anti-apartheid icon today at his foundation's offices, where he presented the oval-shaped medallion to him.

Pope Francis visits mosque in Central African Republic : Photos

Pope Francis this morning visited a mosque at the Central African Republic, the last country he will be visiting in Africa. Pope Francis met with Muslim leaders and Muslim faithfuls at the central Koudoukou mosque in the PK5 district, the last Muslim enclave in Bangui. He rode his motorcade with some Muslim leaders as he made his way to the mosque.