Chibok Abduction: Senators Criticize Nigeria Military Strenght

Senators from Nigeria’s terrorist-torn Borno State yesterday opened a can of worms, painting a clear picture of how the country’s military and the Jonathan administration have woefully failed to act on intelligence reports that could have led to the rescue of the over 200 innocent girls abducted over two weeks ago from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok.
Senators Ahmed Zannah (Borno Central) and Ali Ndume (Borno South) gave the heart-rending expose while contributing to a motion entitled “Abduction of School girls in Chibok, Borno State” sponsored by Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba and 107 others. Below are their exact words:
Senator Ahmed Zannah (Borno Central): “Since the beginning of this siege, I kept mute on this issue as far as press releases and press interviews are concerned.

Governor Nyako Reacts To Gulak's Sack

Governor Murtala Nyako has reacted to the sack of Ahmad Gulak, saying the sack should teach the former political adviser to the president a lesson about the transient nature of power.
Nyako, who spoke through his Director of Press, Ahmad Sajo, said he sympathized with Gulak, expressing sadness over the reported jubilation in Gulak town in Madagali in response to his exit.
He opined that Gulak turned himself in to the spokes man of the presidency instead of discharging his responsibility as an advisor to the president.

Detectives grill Gov. Nyako over Genocide Allegation Against FG

The Executive Governor of Adamawa state MurtaLa Nyako has recently being grilled by the detectived from the force headquarters Abuja , on the allegation of genocide attack by the presidency.
This was made known as the Inspector- General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, warned politicians, including serving state executives to refrains from making inflammatory statements capable of endangering the peace and security on the country.

Ignore Calls To Remove Northeast Governors – Falana Tells Jonathan

Popular Lagos Lawyer and delegate of the ongoing National Conference, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has charged the presidency to disregard the alleged call by Chief Edwin Clark to remove serving North-East governors.
He handed down the charge yesterday at an interactive section with journalists in Lagos, noted that the nation's politics should be placed above ethnic or religion bigotry,and urged President Goodluck Jonathan to disregard the octogenarian leader's call and faces through security course to tackle the insecurity challenges the country is being faced with.

Should President Jonathan Relocates Aso Villa To Sambisa Forest?

It is indeed pertinent to ask if President Goodluck Jonathan, the armed forces over which he presides as Commander-in-Chief, and other security agencies, will go after the terrorists that abducted more than 200 teenage girls into their hideout in Sambisa Forest, in Borno State.
That question can be posed in another way: Can President Goodluck Jonathan go into Sambisa Forest? The point is that the question of willingness is closely allied to that of capability. But before one goes on to look at the issue of capability, it is important first to settle that of willingness because that is at the very heart of President Jonathan’s administration’s strategy towards prosecuting our own battle against terror.

New Terrorist Sect Linked With Boko Haram Discovered

Effort to rid the nation off terrorism activities is yielding positive result as a new gang linked up with the notorious Boko Haram sect were recently discovered in Bida, Niger state of Nigeria.
The executive governor of the state, Dr. Babangida Aliyu disclosed this to journalists in Minna, while exposing the suspected activities being carried out by this new ismalic sect whose identity has not been made known to the public.

President Jonathan sacks Adviser on Political Matters Ahmed Gulak

The President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has sacked with immediate effect his Special Adviser (Political), Alhaji Ahmed Gulak.
A terse statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, did not state the reason for the sack.
It simply said: “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has terminated the appointment of his Special Adviser (Political), Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, with immediate effect.
“President Jonathan thanks Alhaji Gulak for his services to the present Administration and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

Indian film ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ wins big at ‘Bollywood Oscars’ in Florida

The Indian film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” led winners of the “Bollywood Oscars” on Saturday, clinching five of the top honours.The categories include best picture and best director as the awards made their first-ever U.S. stop in Tampa, Florida.

Celebrities, including Kevin Spacey and John Travolta and dignitaries from India and the U.S. descended on the Gulf Coast city this week for the International Indian Film Academy’s awards.

The award had been likened to the Super Bowl in terms of its security needs, traffic management and planning.

Ace Nollywood Director, Amaka Igwe Is Dead

Foremost producer, writer, director and a leading player in the Nigerian motion picture industry, Amaka Igwe has passed on. She died last night April 28th in Enugu after an asthma attack. Mrs Igwe had gone to Enugu in company of her husband for pre-production preparations for a new Igbo soap when the sad incident occurred.

She suffered an asthma attack and was immediately rushed to the hospital after initial intervention had failed but sadly died before getting there.  

Mrs Igwe is survived by her husband of 21 years Charles Igwe, three children, an aged mother. So sad! May her soul rest in peace...amen. Continue...

I AM Tired of Having More Children — 2Face

Most of his female fans may have been disadpointed, as the popular musician, 2face Idibia, made the public declaration of his intention on child bearing, he said he it was time for him to concentrate more on his wife, Annie, and to ensure that the family gets the best of his attention as they live together.
2face said this at Gbenga Adeyinka’s Laffmatazz in Ibadan. The event was organised by ABM Entertainment, Hypertek Digital and Now Muzik, which was set to lubricate exciting harmony among artistes and to promote Nigerian entertainment industry.