Nigerian Troops arrest 3 female undercover operatives of Boko Haram

The Nigerian army have released a statement stating that they have arrested 3 women who worked as undercover operatives for Boko Haram. Find the statement below...

In the aftermath of the failed suicide bombing attempt on a military facility by a female terrorist who blew herself up in Gombe recently, troops have arrested three suspected female terrorists who have been secretly recruiting ladies into the female wing of the terrorists group. The suspects, Hafsat Usman Bako, Zainab Idris and Aisha Abubakar were intercepted while travelling to Madagali from where they were to transit to the forest to reunite with their cohorts.

The Hassles Of The Alaba Market Traders

Is Nigeria truly a democratic nation living under the ‘government for the people’ principles or are we just living with the selfish mindset that hinders people from caring about things except they are directly hurt and affected by it?

If there is any justice in this country and the government is really looking out for it’s people, how then do you explain the pitiful state of some vital structures of our dear Nigeria, just like the sorry state of the roads leading to Alaba International Market in Lagos?

Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest Is Now America's Event

Nathan’s Hot dog eating competition Wall of Fame by David Shankbone (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

For one day every year, the spotlight shines bright on Major League Eating, the governing body of 50 to 60 competitive eating events. Today marks the 99th annual Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

The event is staged in Brooklyn’s Coney Island and is Major League Eating’s ‘Super Bowl’, so to speak. What was once an event that turned out fewer than 50 spectators and non-existent media coverage in the late 1980s has transformed itself into a national spectacle. Now, roughly 35,000 people grace the boardwalk in Brooklyn to witness the event.

“Hot dogs on the Fourth of July in America — and you tell me, what’s better?” asked George Shea, CEO of Major League Eating. 

U.S. Exports To Russia Rise Despite Tensions, Minor Sanctions

There’s some evidence to the fact that U.S. sanctions against Russia for their part in the civil unrest in Ukraine has not hurt trade between the two countries.  The U.S. exported more good and services to Russia in May, the latest month for data, than any month this year.
That said, Russia and U.S. are only marginal trading partners. The U.S. sold $1.25 billion worth of exports in May, up from $1.03 billion in April and $1.01 billion in March when the sanctions were announced.

All of the sanctions are targeted towards a handful of Russian oligarchs, their privately held companies and a few politicians that are believed to be providing logistic or financial support to Russian separatists inside Ukraine.  The embattled nation has been fighting ethnic Russians since early March, when the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea voted to secede and  join the Russian Federation on March 16. 

Subsidy Payment: N45bn For Oil Marketers On The Way - Okonjo-Iweala

The Coordinating Minister of Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala says payment of N45 billion to oil marketers is being worked on, after the verification of claims currently ongoing.

In a statement from the Special Adviser to the Minister, Paul Nwabuikwu, the Minister said the information was necessary to satisfy all the enquiries coming in with regards to the status of payment to the oil marketers. According to her, the verification was seen as  necessary in order to ensure that the federal government is not held responsible in the event of any litigation between the banks and their marketer-customers, following the institution of the new procedure by Office of the Attorney General, OAGF.

7 Daily Habits You Should Practice For a Healthy and Loving Marriage

Our habits make a difference in marriage and there are several habits of a healthy marriage that you should start today to improve your marriage.

Do you know that the discipline of practicing healthy marriage habits can greatly improve the happiness of your marriage? It is a simple fact but very true.

The little things that we do as a habit in our marriages matter. Take this helpful advice about adding these habits of a healthy marriage to your relationship and watch it improve.

1. KISS HELLO AND GOODBYE

Kissing each other hello and goodbye is a one of the best habits of a healthy marriage you could follow. Taking time for this small little habit is a way to say that you don’t enjoy being apart and you are happy when you can be together again. This is one of the little habits of marriage that most of us are really good at in the beginning of our marriage. Then it gets dropped along the way. But it doesn’t have to! Be intentional about keeping up those kisses!

Minister Calls For Stiffer Punishment For Sex Offenders

Zainab Maina, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development on Wednesday called on lawmakers to make the punishments specified for sex offenders in the proposed Sexual Offences Bill 2014 stiffer for culprits. 

She made the call in Abuja during her presentation at a Public Hearing on Sexual Offences Bill 2014 and the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill 2014.

 Maina also advocated for the harmonisation of similar bills before both chambers of the National Assembly as well as clearer definitions of terms to achieve a uniformed aim, which is the protection of women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Magazine Covers - Keke Palmer Marks End of Print Publication For JET

After announcing an end to its 60-year stint as a weekly print publication, JET Magazine has officially gone digital with the launch of its first application. The magazine’s publisher issued a media-directed press release Tuesday (July 1).

Johnson Publishing Company (JPC), launched its new JET magazine app. The app replaces the printed edition of the magazine. The new digital magazine app will add fresh content on a weekly basis, every Friday. Readers will be entertained by 3D images, video interviews, enhanced digital maps, audio content and photography from the JPC archives. The app will be available on all tablet and mobile platforms. There will be a free introductory offer of 30 days for all subscribers. (Press Release)

Michael Essien reacts to Indiscipline Allegations at the 2014 World Cup

Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien has released a statement, refuting reports of indiscipline at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Ghana’s head coach Kwesi Appiah confirmed to reporters on Wednesday that the AC Milan midfielder refused to take part in a warm-up session before the match against Portugal.

 

Essien responds by saying, “It is in keeping with the positions stated above that I have decided to refrain from responding to the GFA’s allegation that I had displayed acts of indiscipline before and during the Portugal game in Brazil. In deciding not to respond to the allegations, I am convinced that in the fullness of time, all the facts surrounding the entire episode will become public for the good people of Ghana to judge my guilt or otherwise.”

The Only Good Reason to Get Married - A Dad’s Letter to His Son

Dear Son,
It seems like yesterday you were blowing poop out of your diaper onto your mother’s lap. Yet here we are, on the verge of the birds-and-the-bees conversation. The poop was way easier.

Before we talk about sex, though, I want to talk about marriage. Not because I’ll shun you or shame you if you don’t put them in that order—although I hope you will—but because I believe the only good reason to get married will bring clarity to every other aspect of your life, including sex.

Buddy, you’re probably going to want to get married for all the wrong reasons. We all do. In fact, the most common reason to get married also happens to be the most dangerous: we get married because we think it will make us happy. Getting married in order to be happy is the surest way to get divorced.

We'll Expose Him - Apc Threathens Fani-Kayode Again

Femi Fani-Kayode & Lai Mohammed

Following an emotional response by former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode to a statement by the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party has once again accused him of lying and distorting facts.

In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday by APC National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said Fani-Kayode was distorting facts to reach a prepossessed conclusion on the party’s comments concerning the proscription of Boko Haram by the Federal Government, adding that his response repudiated everything he ever said he stood for.

The party said his response failed to wash off the thick mud he splashed on himself when he returned to his vomit and made himself a tool, used for criticising the opposition, Vanguard reports.

Describing Fani-Kayode as a Janus-faced, brassy personality who stands for nothing and will fall for anything, the party said they would expose him for who he truly is, adding that they would not engage in brickbats with him but simply set the record straight for the sake of posterity.

The statement reads in part: "On June 9th 2013, the ACN issued a statement in which it said in the opening paragraph ‘The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has said that the recent proscription order against Boko Haram and Ansaru, desirable as it may be in tackling the terrorist organisations, violates the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by stifling the press and tampering with the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.

"Any person, especially one who supposedly had the benefit of a sound education, who interprets this statement as a condemnation of the proscription itself is either acting out of deliberate mischief or has failed to take advantage of his good education, perhaps in a desperation to escape justice at all cost."

Fani Kayode, while speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, had claimed that Boko Haram was the armed wing of the APC and its leaders of being supportive and sympathetic of the dreaded sect.

The APC, who disowned Femi-Fani Kayode as a member earlier in June 2014, had asked him to retract his comment or face a legal action.

However, the former Aviation Minister had replied that he would not apologise and "hell will freeze over" before he issues Lai Mohammed or the APC any type of apology for what he said, adding that he looked forward to seeing them in court.

Missing Chibok Girls: Key Suspect Moved To Abuja

The key suspect in the abduction of Chibok girls, Babuji Ya’ari who was arrested after Nigerian security reportedly busted Boko Haram intelligence cell, has been moved to Abuja.

According to a top security source, he was moved to Abuja early this week from his Maiduguri base, where he was arrested and he is being interrogated by security agents who are trying to get information from him that would help in the release of the girls, Punch reports.

The suspect, who is reportedly a businessman is said to be under intense interrogation, and is expected to provide vital information on how the abduction was carried out, give a clue on the location of the girls in Sambisa Forest and other hideouts where the girls were being kept.

"I can tell you that the suspect has been moved to Abuja. He was brought to Abuja early this week. He is being interrogated in connection with the abduction of the girls.

PUMA and Arsenal partnership begins

PUMA is now the official kit partner of Arsenal FC.

The long-term partnership between PUMA and Arsenal Football Club formally begins on July 1, 2014 and includes wide-ranging licensing rights to develop Arsenal-branded merchandise on a global level.

Months of development work and planning have been happening behind the scenes and the global unveiling of Arsenal’s new kit will be held on the evening of July 10 in London.

PUMA will be producing the playing and training kit for all Arsenal teams, and Arsenal Ladies will be the first to wear a PUMA kit when they play in a special one-off design in the FA WSL Continental Cup game against Chelsea on July 6.

Kendra Wilkinson Out Without Wedding Ring After Reports Her Husband Cheated With Transexual

Just weeks after giving birth to daughter Alijah, reports surfaced that Kendra Wilkinson and her husband Hank Baskett were having marriage issues, and she had sent him out of the house. The reason supplied was that he had cheated with a transgender YouTube model named Ava Sabrina London.

And now, Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett has been photographed in a very somber mood as she ran errands and she was not wearing her wedding ring.

They have such a beautiful family, an I still remember how he watched her on Dancing with the Stars a couple of seasons ago.

If these reports are true, I can't imagine the pain she's going through. Why do men do these things?

Dep Gov Affirms: I Will Always Be Loyal To Gov. Oshiomhole

He explained that those who are against The Oshiomole’s government and its developments are the enemies of progress in the state and beyond. Odubu, who is 57 years of age today, disclosed to newsmen how he has enjoyed a cordial relationship with the Governor and how Governor Oshiomole has been a great gift from God to the people of the state.

Reacting to allegations by some All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders who recently joined Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Odubu said: “If I subscribe to a course, I go all the way to ensure that I succeed. I am even fortunate to work with Oshiomole. Oshiomole is not a dictator. Where you have a man or woman doing all that is expected, and perhaps more, do you fight such a person because you want to assert yourself? “Let me use this opportunity to repeat this again: whatever policy decision that this government has made, whatever policy that we are implementing, it is the collective responsibility of the stakeholders of this government."

Osun Election: President Jonathan met With Former Governor Oyinlola

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday, July 1 met behind closed doors with a former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The agenda of the meeting which held for close to an hour was not disclosed, It was gathered that it has something to do with the forthcoming Osun state governorship election, Premium Times reports.

Oyinlola, a former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, was led to the meeting with the President by the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu.

It is believed that Oyinlola who was controversially removed as the party’s national secretary and is challenging his removal and eventual replacement in court, wields a lot of power in Osun state.

FDA Warns That Coloured Contact Lenses May Cause Corneal Disease

If you’re into funky-coloured contacts, you might want to pay attention: A recent report on CBS warned that coloured contact lenses may carry some health risks like conjunctivitis, pink eye and other eye diseases.

According to the report, contact lenses are technically medical devices that should be used with a prescription. Contact lenses should be prescribed with the assistance of an ophthalmologist or optometrist to ensure that the contacts fit properly. Lenses that don’t fit could lead to scratches on the cornea, leading to corneal infection that puts you at risk of conjunctivitis, pink eye, decreased vision and even blindness.

Law To Make Nigerians Poorer

TODAY, the House of Representatives will hold a public hearing on the bill for an Act to “regulate the acceptance and utilisation of financial/material contribution of donor agencies for voluntary organisations”.

Whereas the legislature is meant to make laws for the good governance of the people, this is one law that would make our people poorer and freeze their constitutionally awarded liberties.

Should operations involving foreign financial and material donations to voluntary organisations be regulated? Yes, in fact various laws already do. They are probably not enforced. A new law does not guarantee improved enforcement.

We praise the House of Representatives for not falling into the temptation of proposing a new body for the law. At least, it listened to the public outcry against mounting costs of maintaining multiple bureaucracies that duplicate functions. They are new wastes that ensure almost 70 per cent of annual national budgets is spent on re-current expenditure – salaries, furniture and a new favourite, maintenance of computers.

6 Interesting Theories Behind the Mystery of Bermuda Triangle

So you are so excited to go for a trip to Caribbean and the Bermuda Triangle part attracts you most. You are already know a little about the Theories Behind the Mystery of Bermuda Triangle. When you look deeper into most of the cases, though, they’re much less mysterious. Either they were never in the area to begin with, they were actually found, or there’s a reasonable explanation for their disappearance. There are  bizarre theories like aliens and space portals as well as the mundane explanations. Some Scientists have also documented deviations from the norm in the area and have found some interesting formations on the seafloor within the Bermuda Triangle’s boundaries. So  for those who wants to believe in it, here you go -

Location of the Area – Bermuda Triangle

Before going further lets have a look to this area for your safe adventure. It  is located off the Southeastern coast of the United States in the Atlantic Ocean, with its apexes in the vicinities of Bermuda, Miami, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. It covers roughly 500,000 square miles.

Maiduguri Explosion: Eyewitnesses Narrate stories

Conflicting data keep reaching media regarding the number of people killed and injured in the explosion that rocked the busy market in Maiduguri, Borno State.

According to Vanguard, 50 people, including 16 members of Civilian JTF, died while 68 others sustained serious injuries. 

Leadership puts the figure at 56 and 69, respectively. 

The previous reports said 18 people have been killed in the course of the attack allegedly launched by a suicide bomber who planted the explosives in the car. 

Photo: Meet the Nigerian-British UFC MMA champion

34 year old Jimi 'Poster Boy' Manuwa is a Nigerian-British mixed martial artist, who competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, and is blazing an amazing trail for Nigerians in the MMA sporting field. 
Jimi, the grandson of Sir Samuel Manuwa (first neuro surgeon in Africa) was born in the U.S but came home to Nigeria when he was about a year old and then moved to England with his parents at when he was 10.  His family lived in Lagos and he attended Corona School in Apapa.  

Jimi is ranked #11 in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings. He's been cage fighting since 2003 and has won all his fights
After being away for 24 years, Jimi returned home to Nigeria this past Sunday June 29th.

Lagos State Police arrest 419 Suspects: Caught With Human Skull, Dollars Confess To Crime

Two suspected fraudsters who specialize in Advanced Fee Fraud (commonly known as 419) have been arrested by the police in Lagos with a human skull and a large quantity of US dollars.

The suspects named Waliu Rabiu, a native of Ikire in Osun State, and Abba Pascal, a native of Ebonyi State, were arrested last weekend by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Police Command, led by Police Superintendent Abba Kyari, Daily Independent reports.

Rabiu and Pascal, who belong to a six-man gang, were arrested after one of their victims, one Chidi Ebere, an electrical part dealer at Oshodi who was duped of N1 million, reported them to the police.

A human skull and a large sum of US dollars were recovered at the gang’s hideout, after a search conducted on the premises.

Confessing to the crime, Rabiu, a former barber, who is married, has a child and a pregnant wife, said it was hardship that pushed him into crime, adding that when he was introduced to the gang, he was told that he’d be selling Azonto herbal drinks.

Did You Know That Drinking A Glass Of Water Before A Meal Helps You ….

There is an extremely effective weight loss supplement which also happens to be absolutely safe and, what is more, very cheap. Most people are aware than drinking plenty of water is good for you but, according to specialists, you need a minimum of 8-ounce glasses  a day in order to be healthy and slim. Experts claim that simply drinking plenty of water can lead to a significant weight loss in a short amount of time.

First of all, water lowers the amount of fat stored in your body. If you don’t drink enough of the life-giving liquid your kidneys get “lazy”, therefore most of the work they can’t cope up with goes to your liver. But the latter’s main function is to burn stored fat for energy so if it has to take some of the kidney’s tasks it would obviously fall behind with its own job. Hence, the more water you drink, the less fat you will store in your body.

Fans: Super Eagles lack technical, tactical depth.

Brazil 2014: Abuja football fans express disappointment with Eagles over 0-2 loss to France

Abuja -  A cross-section of football fans in Abuja on Monday expressed disappointment with the Super Eagles over their loss to France at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria supporters celebrate their team's 2-0 win over Ethiopia on January 29, 2013 after a 2013 African Cup of Nations Group C football match at the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. AFP PHOTO

Nigeria supporters celebrate their team’s 2-0 win over Ethiopia on January 29, 2013 after a 2013 African Cup of Nations Group C football match at the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. 

France beat Nigeria 2-0 in their Round of 16 match to progress to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought game.

UN Source Allegedly Warns Abuja Residents Of Impending Attacks

The UN has allegedly warned Nigerians of impending attacks to be launched in the FCT and urged people to spread the news alert.

Photo: Scene of bombing, Emab Plaza, Abuja

According to Daily Independent, the message which has been spread throughout the social media reads:

"News got to us that our enemies, enemies of peace, enemies of the ALMIGHTY GOD (BH & affiliation) are said to be planning something evil in this holy month of Ramadan of evil act bigger than Nyanya bomb blast between Tuesday and Wednesday in Abuja."

Job Seekers: Avoid Saying This During Interviews

You’re sitting in a job interview and the hiring manager says, “Tell me what you dislike the most about your current (or previous) manager.” Your heart beats faster and the palms of your hands begin to sweat. Uh oh. How should you answer the question? Do you tell the truth about how much you detest your boss? 

Some hiring managers will purposely ask interview candidates about the worst aspects of working for a boss or employer. Heads up! These are trick questions to see if you’ll bad mouth a past job, employer, or manager. Answering these types of questions can be difficult, especially if you’re leaving an unhappy work environment or really do work for a terrible boss. While you might like to let loose and vent, a job interview isn’t the time or place – save your angry tirade for a confidential discussion with your best friend.