Asari Dokubo says no Chibok girl was rescued, says its Scam

Niger delta freedom fighter, Asari Dokubo has once again insisted that the issue of abducted Chibok girls is a scam. Shortly after the announcement of rescue of one of the kidnapped girls, Dokubo took to his Facebook page to rubbish the claims, saying that no girl was found and the entire story of Chibok girls is a scam. See his post below...

The Second Coming of President Buhari – By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, let me start today’s epistle by saying time flies indeed. Over a year ago, the dream of Major General Muhammadu Buhari to return to power, after being toppled in a military coup by Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and company, was eventually realised after a record fourth attempt. History would record this monumental feat as one of the biggest miracles of our time. It was a testimony to the power of resilience and tenacity.

Not many people would ever have a second chance in life. In fact, a second chance is usually a rare and divine opportunity to correct past mistakes, make amends, atone for sins of omission and commission; and move forward to greater glory. In recent time, only two former Generals have been so favoured. The first Nigerian to return to power in 1999 was General Olusegun Matthew Aremu Okikiolakan Obasanjo. Obasanjo had left power in 1979, in a most controversial manner, after handing over power hurriedly to the newly elected President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari. That election would remain one of the most controversial in Africa’s most populous nation but Obasanjo was determined to quit power and he got a standing ovation from the global community.

Celtic names Brendan Rodgers as new manager

Scottish champions Celtic on Friday named former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers as their new manager on a 12-month rolling contract.

Rodgers, 43, replaces Ronny Deila who stepped down at the end of a two-year spell which brought in two league titles and a League Cup crown but just frustration in Europe.

“Celtic Football Club is delighted today to announce Brendan Rodgers as the new Celtic manager. Brendan has agreed a 12-month rolling contract with the club,” said a Celtic statement.

Arrest militancy in the Niger Delta, Buhari directs CNS

Amidst growing renewed militancy in the oil-producing Niger Delta region, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed the Chief of Naval Staff, (CNS) Vice Admiral Monday Ibak to reorganize and strengthen the Military Joint Task Force (MJTF) to deal decisively with the menace. Speaking at a meeting with the Global Director (Upstream) of the Royal Dutch Shell Group, Mr. Andrew Brown, Buhari, assured oil companies operating in the area that the federal government was taking all necessary actions to protect strategic assets in the region from vandals and criminals.