Security Issues: President Jonathan Summons Governors And Members Of National Security Council

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has summoned members of the National Security Council to a meeting tomorrow at the Presidential Villa against the backdrop of recent events and developments in the country.

The meeting which will be presided over by President Jonathan is scheduled for 1100 hours.

Those expected at the meeting include Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen Aliyu Gusau, the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the State Security Services and the Director-General of National Intelligence Agency.

The meeting of the National Security Council will be followed at 1300 Hours by an enlarged meeting on security developments in the country to which President Jonathan has invited State Governors.

President Jonathan, members of the National Security Council and the state governors will review the security situation in the country as well as ongoing national security measures and operations with a view to determining the best way forward.

President Jonathan reassures all Nigerians and persons living in the country that the Federal Government remains very mindful of its responsibility for the safety of their lives and properties in all parts of Nigeria and will continue to do everything possible to protect them from the scourge of terrorism and insecurity.

Brazil World Cup: Eagles get S/Final target

As the zero hour approaches swiftly for the Brazil World Cup( 58 days to go),  Super Eagles have been given a semi final target.

The Nigerian Supporters Club(Worldwide) in a World Press conference yesterday at their Ayinde Giwa secretariat set the target noting that the target was solely for musical group who have been the back-bone of all national teams at all international competitions.

‘’Let me emphasise that this target is not from the Nigeria Football Federation or for the players. This is what we promised ourselves that the Super Eagles will get to the semi-final of the World Cup. And we are going to follow-up with prayers and fasting to achieve it’’, President General of the Supporters Club(Worldwide) Dr Rafiu Ladipo said.

He regretted that it was appalling that the Eagles who made their debut in USA ’94 and qualified for France ’98 and reached the second round  respectively have not crossed that hurdle
in 2002 and 2010.

Keshi not afraid of Argentina

FOR the umpteenth time yesterday, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi said that he was not afraid of his Super Eagles confronting a-Lion-loaded team of Argentina at the World Cup in Brazil.
Keshi spoke yesterday in Ikeja as Peak, the official milk of the Super Eagles launched a campaign to galvanize support for the team ahead of the World Cup.
Nigeria and Argentina arguably remain the two teams to pick the tickets in a group that has debutantes Bosnia-Herzogovina and Iran.

Housewife urges court to dissolve marriage over childlessness

A housewife, Mojisola Aina, on Wednesday urged an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve her five-year-old childless marriage to her husband, Tayo Aina.

The 30-year-old woman, a resident of Osere area of Ilorin,Kwara capital, told the court that she was calling it quits because the marriage was barren.

“I am getting frustrated by the day since there is nothing to show for the five-year-old marriage,’’ she said.

Aina regretted that the union which was contracted in 2009 had yet to produce a child.

“My Lord, I want an end to this marriage because I am no more interested.

“There is no joy in our marriage or home.’’

Police confirms 7 dead in Wukari violence

The Taraba Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of seven persons in the violence that broke out over night in Wukari.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Joseph Kwaji disclosed this in an interview in Jalingo.

He attributed the the violence to reprisal attacks by youths in the town following alleged incessant raids by suspected herdsmen from surrounding villages.

“I can confirm to you that seven persons died in the violence, while many others had various degrees of injuries, which also left many houses burnt,” he said.

Kwaji dispelled the rumour that the crisis was religious.

“Let me use this opportunity to tell the public that the crisis was neither religious nor political,” adding that teams of security personnel had since contained the situation.

I avoid some female fans like plague — Timi Dakolo

Timi Dakolo came into limelight after he won the maiden edition of Idols West Africa several years back. Since then, his life and career have taken a turn for the better. Recently, Esther Onyegbula caught up with Timi and he opened up on how it all started, the journey so far, the challenges, the aspirations and the future.

My grandma’s death and the Nigerian Idol West Africa
During the competition my grandmother who I lived with for many years before I got into the competition passed on, I was down and I wanted to quit the competition but I stayed back because of the encouragement I received from friends and fellow contestants.

And I noticed that each time I went out with other contestants people would tell me not to disappoint them, and that they were voting for me. From top ten to top three and as God would have it, I  won.

Nigerians lambast Jonathan for singing, dancing at campaign rally while nation mourns bomb blast victims

Nigerians  reacted with outrage over President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to Kano to welcome former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shekarau, to the Peoples Democratic Party, a day after over 200 Nigerians were killed and several others were injured in a bomb blast in a suburb of Abuja.

Insensitive, irresponsible, terrible, and wicked are some of the words that have been used to describe the president’s political visit to Kano.

“Let’s face it, is it even proper, as a father, for the president to be dancing at a rally and clinking glasses at a chief’s party just the day after?” said Betty Abah, journalist and activist. “What really would happen if he sends representatives while he pretends he’s meeting security chiefs? Even if he doesn’t care, is this even good for his image? What message is he sending out? He did same during the  Centenary celebrations. How do you explain this crass insensitivity?”

My heart has been broken, shattered, scattered… — Lillian Esoro

They say no two separate journeys of life are ever the same. The path some have found so smooth is the same path others may see as bumpy, uphill and rough. For Nollywood beauty, Lillian Esoro, popular for her role as ‘Nurse Abigail’ in the TV soap ‘Clinic Matters’, her romance with the word ‘love’ has been as sweet as it has been unsavoury.

“ Let’s just say I have fallen in love before. Eh, everyone has fallen in love before. Love is a beautiful thing. When I was in love it was like Heaven and I wished the feeling never went away. It was good while it lasted. It’s an experience everyone should have” she had told me.

How Jonathan plans with Fayose, Fani-Kayode, to frustrate corruption trials.

Facing the prospect of a stiff challenge to his reelection in 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan has stepped up plans to neutralize his political foes and make new friends and allies. A key part of the president’s plan involves a secret deal to scuttle the ongoing prosecution of several former public officials on corruption charges in exchange for their political support.

An investigation by SaharaReporters discovered that Mr. Jonathan, who faces a major challenge from the opposition, especially the All Progressives Congress, and from within his own party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has started preliminary negotiations with several suspects in corruption cases on the possible obstruction of their prosecution in court.

Breaking: Gospel Singer, Yinka Ayefele Mansion on Fire

The story has twisted for the popular Gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele as his fans fire at him that he deliberately set his own house ablaze.

In the early hours of the day, Yinka who has assured his beloved fans that he is fine and that everything is under control got his share of criticism and speculations as many of his fans, using the social media lambasted him that he did mastermind the burning to become more famous and get more patronage from his fans.