Death toll from Borno attack hits 100

A scene of Boko Haram attack.

The number of deaths resulting from the Friday early morning attack by Boko Haram insurgents in a Borno village has risen to 100 just as the terrorists hoisted a black and white flag in the remote village.

On Saturday, survivors claimed the insurgents had attacked the town of Damboa before dawn on Friday, firing rocket-propelled grenades, throwing locally produced bombs into homes and gunning down people as they tried to escape the ensuing fires.

Police corporal, wife, two others arrested for child trafficking

Children are gifts from God and blessings to beautify marriages, but two women and a police corporal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, descended into the abominable by turning them into tradeable commodities. But they are now gnashing their teeth in regret in police custody, following their arrest by men of the Anti-Vice and Child Trafficking Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Rivers State Police Command.

Impeachment: Edo, Rivers govs dare Jonathan

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole and his Rivers State counterpart, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, have said they are not losing sleep over the alleged plot by President Goodluck Jonathan to push for their impeachment.

The duo said the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party could not impeach them as the case of a former governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Murtala Nyako.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, had at a press conference on Wednesday alleged that Jonathan and the PDP were out to remove the governors of Edo, Nasarawa, Osun, Borno and Rivers states.

RUSSIAN REBELS SHOOT DOWN MALASIAN AIRPLANE

Malaysian plane shot down, 295 feared dead

A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet which crashed as it flew over eastern Ukraine with 295 people on board was reportedly shot down, Al Jazeera reports.

The aircraft, which was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was travelling at an altitude of 10,000 metres when it was shot down on Thursday, Russia’s Interfax reported.

An adviser to the Ukrainian interior ministry told the news agency the Boeing 777 was brought down by a Buk ground-to-air missile.

GIRL, 13 CRIES OUT FOR HELP!

*Loses leg to cancer at 11, turns fatherless at 13
…Now needs N1.5m for post-surgery treatment
For 13-year-old Miss Chidera Onuoha, life has been very cruel. The young girl lost her right leg to cancer of the bone two years ago. The leg was amputated from the thigh in April 2012.
But another calamity struck Chidera two months ago. Her father passed on at a time the family was looking for money so that she could complete her post-surgery treatment for cancer.
As gathered from her medical reports, Chidera, who hails from Uzoakoli in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, still has some cancerous cells in her body. It was further learnt that she must undergo radiotherapy for the post surgery treatment. She currently needs N1.5 million to complete the treatment.
In an encounter with Daily Sun at a recent programme, organised by the Children Living With Cancer Foundation (CLWCF), at the Avi-Cenna Schools in Ikeja, Lagos State, she said: “I thank God that I survived the bone cancer. I also believe that God will use Nigerians to preserve my life. I need to complete my treatment and medical advice stated that I would need N1.5 million for the treatment.”

PHOTOS: PREMIERE OF NKEIRU SYLVANUS` THE VOICE

The highly-talked about movie from A-list Nollywood actress Nkeiru Sylvanus titled "The Voice" was finally premiered on Sunday, July 13th at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki.

In attendance were top Nollywood stars including Chika Ike, Monalisa Chinda, Comedian Koffi, Ifeoma Ejenabor,Anita Joseph, Kenneth Okolie, Larry Briggs, Betty Njokwu and many others.

LEARN HOW TO EAT AND STAY ALIVE!

Don't eat mash, don't cook with olive oil - but DO eat unripe bananas: Think you know all the rules on healthy eating? A top scientist has lots of surprises

IBINABO SET TO WED DECEMBER- SON MARKS 13TH BIRTHDAY

 
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberisima may be said to be swimming in a pool of soothing cream.Just days after she officially announced getting married to her long time University beau, one of her 3 kids, Craig turns 13 today.

I HATE RIHANA FOR SNATCHING CHRIS BROWN FROM ME-TRAN

She and Chris Brown are rumoured to have split last week.

Now Karreuche Tran has opened up about their relationship with the singer and the love triangle with his ex Rihanna.

The 26-year-old said she is 'fighting a battle' with the Barbadian beauty during a preview of her appearance on talk show  set to air  Wednesday.

Rev. Okotie's Lavish Romance With Roli Bode George Made Me Quit--Okotie's Ex-Church Pianist

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Rev. Okotie's Lavish Romance With Roli Bode George Made Me Quit--Okotie's Ex-Church Pianist

Mr. Okiotor Dafiaghor (a.k.a. Dafphee), an ex-pianist at Rev. Chris Okotie's Household of God Church speaks about his times at Okotie's mini empire. 

In this interview with SaharaTV, Dafphee offered his chilling reasons for calling it quits with Rev, Okotie and how he discovered is services in Okotie's empire were not for "God".
Dafphee also exposed some romantic relationships Rev. Okotie held with different women, and how Okotie's particularly lavish relationship with Ms. Roli Bode George (Chief Bode George's wife and new NDLEA's Director under President Jonathan) made him finally quit working for Okotie.

RIHANA CELEBRATES GERMANY WIN WITH DISPLAY OF BRA

While the play was certainly on point, there was a lack of edge of your seat action during the World Cup Final on Sunday evening.
So pop singer Rihanna decided to liven things up a little as Germany geared up to beat Argentina and flashed her leather-look bra during the game.
The 26-year-old took to Twitter to share a picture of herself getting into the spirit of the game before uploading a racy swimsuit snap showing her support for ‘her German boys’.
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US VOWS TO CRUSH BOKO HARAM

The United States of America has once again voiced out that its fight towards ending the Boko Haram siege of the North East of Nigeria is total. This was made public by US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Ms Linda Thomas- Greenfield in a live interview with journalists.According to the US envoy, "I was surprised I didn’t get a question on Boko Haram and the seizure of the girls earlier. As you know, both President Obama and Secretary Kerry indicated that we are going to work closely with the Government of Nigeria as well as countries in the region to do everything possible to bring these girls home. We are working with the Nigerian Government, both as – on the security side, but also in addressing broader issues related to the girls. We have a team, as you know, in Nigeria. The team is multi-agency. We have individuals there from the civilian side who can provide assistance on negotiations. We have individuals from USAID who are there to assist those girls who escape or the girls who are recaptured, to help them reintegrate back into their communities and into society.

GO BACK TO CHRIST-PASTOR TELLS SOYINKA

 

Matthew Hassan Kukah iclrs.org Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah on Friday preached to Prof. Wole Soyinka to “return to the Lord,” as he walks toward the sunset.  

Speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the 17th Wole Soyinka Annual Lecture Series, to coincide with the 80th birthday celebration of the Nobel Laureate, it was an event organized by the National Association of Seadogs.

BOKO HARAM: WE BOMBED LAGOS!

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has claimed re­sponsibility for two explosions at a fuel depot in Lagos on June 25, AFP re­ported yesterday.

The police had stated that the explosions were an acci­dent caused by a gas canister.
In a fresh video, Shekau, who was flanked by about 10 gunmen in front of two ar­mored personnel carriers and two pickup trucks, stated: “A bomb went off in Lagos. I or­dered (the bomber) who went and detonated it.”

Germany rules the world!

Germany last night defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the 2014 FIFA World Cup compe­tition, thus winning the title for the fourth time. Mario Goetze’s became the hero for Germany after he came off the bench to score the winning goal 114th minute in a keenly contested final played at the magnificent Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeirio, the capital city of Brazil.

The two sides could not be separated in normal time, but Gotze scored in the second half of extra-time as Germany became the first European team to win the World Cup on South American soil.
Argentina had a half-chance inside four minutes when Gonzalo Higuain flashed an effort across goal, but there were no takers at the far post.

Fresh plot to bomb Abuja uncovered

•IGP orders intensive surveillance
The Police said yesterday there is a ‘credible’ in­telligence infor­mation, indicating that terrorists are plotting to carry out fresh attacks in the Abuja motor parks.
Police Spokesman, Frank Mba, Assistant Commission­er of Police (ACP), said in a statement that the attacks, which are intended to cause panic amongst Abuja resi­dents and visitors alike are to be perpetrated through sui­cide bombings or through the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed in luggage, bags, cans, and other receptacles.

Police rescue 10-year old boy from kidnappers print

The Police in Lagos on Saturday said they rescued a 10-year old boy and arrested one of the suspected kidnappers.
Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ngozi Braide, told NAN that three other suspects were arrested for cultism and armed robbery.
Braide said all the suspects were arrested in different parts of the state in the last five days.
She said that the policemen attached to Oworonshoki Division, on Monday rescued one Moses Idowu of Agbareju Street, Oworosoki, after one of the suspected kidnappers was arrested.
“One of the suspected kidnappers was mobbed by angry youths in the area, while others escaped before the police arrested him.

I’m Disappointed In The Ongoing National Conference — Youngest Confab Delegate, Yadoma Madara

 

 

Yadoma Bukar Mandara, 24, is the youngest of the 492 delegates to the ongoing National Conference in Abuja. She is the last daughter of the late philanthropist and politician, Bukar Umaru Mandara, who was the Zanna Dujima of Borno. The 2011 graduate of Environmental Biology from the University of Maiduguri tells PREMIUM TIMES’ Festus Owete about her experience at the Confab.

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ASUP Strike suspended for three months

“The suspension is for only three months to give the new minister some time as requested…”
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has suspended its over 10 months strike.

THE WORLD CELEBRATES SOYINKA AT 80!

Prof. Wole Soyinka,

The literati and arts enthusiasts across the world will today roll out the drums in celebration of Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, who turns 80. He was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State on July 13, 1934.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers targets SIX more signings in £135million spending spree

 

The club's coffers have been significantly boosted by the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, and Rodgers wants to strengthen his side.

SHAKIRA PREPARES TO SING AT WORLD CUP FINALS TODAY!

The Colombian singer looked flawless showing her keepy-upy skills alongside Carlos Santana and Wyclef jean ahead of the Germany v Argentina clash

Her husband Gerard Pique may have been sent home packing from the World Cup early but Shakira is still here and will grace the Maracana pitch on Sunday.

The Colombian singer is due to perform her song La La La (Brazil 2014) at the closing ceremony before Germany take on Argentina.

To prepare for this she took to the pitch with fellow musical folk including Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean.

Hubby Pique's Spain bowed out of the tournament in the group stages despite being current holders.

Check out the gallery above to see Shakira's skills.

David and Victoria Beckham hire housekeeper from Buckingham Palace to run their new mansion

New recruit: The housekeeper's CV was 'pretty impressive'

They are used to the high life, but things just got a bit posher for David and Victoria Beckham.
The celebrity couple have hired a member of the royal household to keep things ship-shape in their new West London mansion.
They have taken on the male, full-time housekeeper to help with the general running of the £40million family home.
And they have significantly boosted the former footman`s previous £15,000 a year salary to secure a pedigree employee.
A source said: “They needed a new housekeeper and, hands down, he was the best applicant.
His CV was pretty impressive and, obviously, having a former Buckingham Palace member of staff is quite a boon.