Troops arrest wanted Boko Haram Terrorists

At about 1.35pm yesterday troops of 143  Battalion arrested Sulaiman Umaru, a suspected Boko Haram terrorists group member whose photograph is on the poster containing the photographs of the 100 Boko Haram terrorists declared wanted.

He has since been moved to 28 Task Force Brigade Headquarters for further investigation.

Troops of 21 Brigade have continued with the clearance operations at Yerimari, while troops of 22 Task Force Brigade Garrison have also embarked on patrols along  Dikwa–Mafa-Maiduguri road. The patrol was aimed at picketing the road to keep it safe and open.

Similarly, same unit in conjunction with some elements of 112 TF Battalion conducted a fighting patrol along Dikwa-Gulumba Gana road.

The team had a fierce fire fight with some BH terrorists elements  in which the troops killed quite a number of the Boko Haram terrorists.

Unfortunately, while on their way back, the team ran into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Antul, a village south east of Dikwa, in which 7 soldiers and 4  Civilian JTF accompanying them

"The Fuel Pricing Debate: Our Story" - By Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), Vice President

Fellow citizens,

I have read the various observations about the fuel pricing regime and the attendant issues generated. All certainly have strong points.

The most important issue of course is how to shield the poor from the worst effects of the policy . I will hopefully address that in another note. 

Permit me an explanation of the policy. First, the real issue is not a removal of subsidy. At $40 a barrel there isn't much of a subsidy to remove. In any event the President is probably one of the most convinced pro-subsidy advocates.

What happened is as follows: our local consumption of fuel is almost entirely imported. The NNPC exchanges crude from its joint venture share to provide about 50% of local fuel consumption. The

Buhari welcomes French President in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, who arrived from London hours ago has welcomed the French President, François Hollande at the State House, Abuja. See more photos below…

Nigeria on high alert over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

The Federal Government yesterday raised fresh concerns over the Stevens-Johnson syndrome and called for greater alertness to curb the ailment.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is described as a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes.

Officials said it is usually a reaction to a medication or an infection and often, Stevens-Johnson syndrome with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful red or purplish rash that spreads and blisters. Then the top layer of the affected skin dies and sheds.

It is said to be a medical emergency that usually requires hospitalisation. Treatment focuses on eliminating the underlying cause, controlling symptoms and minimising complications.

Blast hits Chevron facility again in Delta

Another explosion rocked a Chevron oil pipeline in Delta State yesterday, the second at a facility of the United States firm in the last one week.

The explosion is likely to further worsen Nigeria’s crude supplies to the refineries.

There have been renewed militant activities, particularly against oil facilities, in recent times and this has reduced Nigeria’s output by 300,000 barrels per day and closed a major export port.

Last week, militants calling themselves the Niger Delta Avengers claimed responsibility for an attack

Biafra Protesters arrested near Buckingham Palace

Two Nigerian men protesting for independence and freedom for Biafra were arrested close to Buckingham Palace in London. Photo Credit: Will Ross. 

Momager Kris Jenner shares Flash back Photo of Her Children

Momager and reality Tv star, Kris Jenner is no doubt a proud mother. The matriarch of Keeping Up with the Kardashians shared a photo of her Kardashian and Jenner children in a #flashbackfriday.

Father shoots dead Wife, gives 4 of his Children Gun Injuries

 A man has allegedly shot dead his wife, and gave four out of his eight children severe gunshot injures during a horrific domestic squabble. The hospitalized children, aged 5, 8, 11, and 12, suffered wounds in their hands, hips, chest and thighs. The four children, who were not shot are 13, nine, six and 8-months-old.

The man, Sedrick Norris has been arrested after his girlfriend, Coral Anita Wilson was found dead in their living room in Birmingham.

A woman who lived next door and was close friends with Wilson said Norris came to his girlfriend's home earlier that night and asked to see his children. When Wilson refused and would not let him inside the home, Norris allegedly kicked the front door's screen and left, according to WFIE. 

Man survives after Hanging on Flying Helicopter (PHOTOS)

A man on Friday, hung on the flying helicopter, which was carrying the body of the controversial Kenyan businessman, Jacob Juma, who died last week. Nairobi News reports that Mr Juma's body was being flown to his family's home after it had been displayed for public viewing, when suddenly a man was seen hanging on the chopper. According to eyewitnesses, the unidentified man managed to survive the ordeal. Mr Juma had been driving home from a bar to his home in an upmarket suburb of the capital, Nairobi, when unknown gunmen attacked his car and killed him. See more photos below...

We did OccupyNigeria on GEJ in 2012 over Subsidy removal, who is Ready now? – Charles Novia

Nollywood filmmaker, writer, Charles Novia has aired his view on the removal of fuel subsidy by President Muhammadu Buhari and what happened in 2012 when former President Goodluck Jonathan did the same. It seems the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) November Productions is wondering why Nigerian youths have not hit Ojota to Occupy Nigeria once again. Continue reading…

"GEJ must be having the last laugh now. We did Occupy Nigeria on him in 2012 over this. Oya na! Who's Ojota bound this time? Hypocrites. The excuse by those who Occupied Nigeria in 2012 that they support subsidy removal now cos of corruption in the past is lame & hypocritical.

World’s oldest Person, Susannah Mushatt Jones Dies at 116

Susannah Mushatt Jones, the world’s oldest person and last American from the 1800s, has died in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 116.

Jones was born in a farming town near Montgomery, Alabama, in 1899, and was one of 11 siblings.

Former Super Eagles’ player, John Okon Ene buried in Calabar (PHOTOS)

Late former Super Eagles’ forward, John Okon Ene has been buried today, Friday, May 13, in Calabar, Cross River State. The funeral service of the late soccer star held at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Continue to see more photos below.....

Julius Agwu flaunts his Puppies (PHOTOS)

Popular comedian, actor, Julius Agwu is so impressed to welcome his adorable puppies. He actually took the Chihuahua species named, "Billy and Bella" to a walk and shared the photos on his

Buhari, Cameron and Corruption – By Reuben Abati

"We have got the leaders of some fantastically corrupt countries coming to Britain… Nigeria and Afghanistan, possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world", UK Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on tape telling the Queen ahead of the anti-corruption summit organized by the UK Government, this week, which was attended by Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. This diplomatic gaffe rubbed many Nigerians on the wrong side, but most of the responses, coloured by overtly emotional love of country and a certain defensiveness is downright hypocritical.    

 

We all know that indeed Nigeria is “fantastically corrupt”, and that is why the most profound reaction, the most honest also, is the statement by President Muhammadu Buhari who admitted that indeed Nigerians are “fantastically corrupt” and that Cameron is right, but the clincher was the rider added by President Buhari, when he said he would not ask for an apology but he would be glad if Great Britain can release all the stolen loot in its custody. I know President Buhari is often criticized for condemning his own people offshore, but no one can fault his sharp honesty, certainly not in the present instance. His reply to the Cameron statement is absolutely brilliant, diplomatic and loaded with a meaningful sarcasm that is yet to be properly defined.