Buhari Promises Borno State that He Will Fight Terrorism if Elected

On Monday February 16th, BN brought you the news that the Borno State government had declared a public holiday because of Muhammadu Buhari’s visit.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during his visit, he promised to take drastic action to end Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria if voted into office.

Buhari made the promise when he paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, in his palace in Maiduguri.

He said it was regrettable that the insurgency had crippled social and economic life, especially in the north-eastern part of the country.

“It is not going to be easy tackling the insurgency but we are determined to face it squarely.

It is sad to say that before the insurgency, people used to do businesses right from Kano to Maiduguri up to Cameroon and Chad Republic,” Buhari said.

He said that an estimated two million people had been put out of business by the insurgency.

He also stated that his government would mobilize all human and material resources toward tackling the insurgency in a short while.

The Ultimate Goal Is To Be Better Today Than Yesterday With A Plan To Become Even Better Tomorrow

How do we stack up? It’s a question we seem to constantly ask ourselves. Our brains want to know how we are measuring up compared to everyone else. Do we matter more than other people matter? Is our position more valuable than another person’s position? People can spend their entire lives trying to determine where they stack on the proverbial totem pole of the human race, however, those who do will one day be sorely disappointed to find out that there was no ranking measurement against anyone else at all. There was only the assessment of how their life measured up to their own personal potential.

“Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world…if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” –Bill Gates

Schools reopen as Liberia turns page on Ebola epidemic

Students stand in line before heading to their classrooms at Don Bosco High School in the Liberian capital Monrovia on February 16, 2015. Children trickled back to school in Liberia after the restart of lessons that had been delayed for months by the deadly Ebola outbreak, as the country begins to turn the page on the crisis. AFP PHOTO

Children trickled back to school in Liberia on Monday after the restart of lessons that had been delayed for months by the deadly Ebola outbreak, as the country begins to turn the page on the crisis.

The school term began a day after the leaders of Liberia and Sierra Leone, in their first trips abroad since the peak of the epidemic, vowed at a summit in Guinea to eradicate the virus by mid-April.

“Of course I am very happy to be back to school, though most of our friends did not come today. But I am sure they will soon,” said Fatima Sherif, 18, at Kendenja High School, in the capital Monrovia.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE THINKING

Some time ago, there was a trader named Ikenna. He amassed a huge wealth through hard work. He had everything in his house. One day, he set out on business journey. When he was passing through a forest, he felt tired and wanted to take rest for some time. He sat under a tree to relax.

While relaxing, he felt thirsty and desired for a glass of water. He said, ‘How I wish I had some water with  which  I could quench my thirst right now!’ There was a miracle. No sooner did he wish for water than a pitcher appeared before him. He quenched his thirst and felt relieved.

After some time, he felt hungry and wished for food. He said to himself, ‘If a plate of tasty food be available to me now, I would be really lucky.’ As soon as he thought of it, there appeared a plate of tasty food before him. He ate to his  satisfaction. Too much of food made him drowsy and he murmured, ‘How can I sleep on this rough surface?

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)