Chibok girls: Bisi Akande reaction irresponsible – Reuben Abati

First, we consider it most unfortunate that the chairman of the APC will use the opportunity of ​the ​situation ​in the country ​namely the abduction of the ​​girls ​of GSSC, Chibok ​to engage in partisan blackmail.
The issue of national security should go beyond partisan politics. This is a very serious moment requiring seriousness. But to reduce all of that to partisan politics is in bad taste, ​irresponsible​ one-upmanship.​ ​
One, Nigeria is not on auto pilot. There is a government in place, there is a President who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. He is doing his very best to provide quality leadership and to reassure Nigerians that government stands ready always to defend their best interest.

Britain, China, France, Canada join US to offer assistance in communications, logistics, intelligence planning

DAYS of terror in Nigeria may be over soon as countries of the orld have joined forces to end the menace of Boko Haram and, as well, help rescue the abducted schoolgirls of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State.
The United States Department of Defence, the Pentagon, has said it is sending no fewer than 10 military troops to Nigeria, as part of the US effort to help find over 230 girls kidnapped by the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram.

#BringBackOurGirls: Pope Francis Joins Campaign

More troops needed in CAR to disarm rebels----Amnesty International

Although disarmament in the Central African Republic has begun, people are afraid to return to their homes. Given the size of the country, more troops are needed for this to succeed, says AI adviser Joanne Marina.
 A humanitarian crisis is looming over the Central African Republic. Tens of thousands of people have been seeking refuge in makeshift camps around the capital Bangui following a wave of massacres. The sectarian bloodshed erupted last week when a Christian militia group that opposes the Seleka rebels, who are in power in the country, attacked Bangui. More than 500 people have been killed over the last few days. Joanne Marina, you're in Bangui. Can you please tell us where you've been in the city and what you've been able to see?

What top music stars earn per show

Long gone are the days when entertainers are seen as lackeys who have to sleep at people’s doorsteps for their rations in life. Now, they are not only running the show, they are also smiling to the banks in a big way. They now own the most fashionable cars, most luxurious houses and even get to have the ‘girls’ long ahead of many in the queue.

Wife Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Air Force Officer

 The 28-year-old wife of an Air Force officer has been arrested for allegedly strangling him with the help of her 17-year-old lover, police said Saturday.
Sudha Chandra reportedly strangled 40-year-old sergeant Ramesh Chandra at their home in Subroto Park in south Delhi April 10.

IRS plane crashes in Niger Republic

A Folker 100 belonging to IRS airlines crashed in Niger Republic on Saturday evening.

Information reaching our correspondent said that the aircraft with registration number 5NSIK, which was returning from a C CHECK crashed at about 7.30pm.

BOKO HARAM: Presidency Orders Arrest, Deportation of Illegal Immigrants

Worried by the menace of the Boko Haram sect, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the arrest and deportation of all illegal aliens in the country.

APC leader denies rift with Tinubu

The Chairman, United Muslims Council, Lagos State and state leader of the All Progressives Congress, Mufutau Hamzat, has denied reports that there is a rift between him and a national leader of the party and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu.
Speaking at his residence in Lagos on Friday, Hamzat said it was untrue that he was planning to mobilise Islamic clerics and Muslims to protest against Tinubu’s alleged imposition of a former Accountant-General of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the next governor of the state.

Build Up To Brasil 2014

As Nigerian football fans await  the final release of the Super Eagles list for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, former Nigerian International, Baldwin Bazuaye, has affirmed that players like Vincent Enyeama, Osaze Odemwingie, Emmanuel Emenike, Mikel Obi and Ikechukwu Uche will be Keshi’s biggest assets at the competition.