Suicide bomber blows himself up inside the residence of a PDP politician in Yobe state, 6 killed

A suicide bomber at about 1.20 this afternoon blew himself up inside the residence of a PDP House of Representative candidate in Potiskum, Yobe state, killing 6 people. According to reports, the suicide bomber made his way into the residence of Sabo Garbu, the PDP candidate for the Potiskum / Nangere Federal constituency in Yobe for next month's general elections and detonated the bomb.

Many supporters of the politician were at his residence when the bomb went off killing at least 6 people. They are now entering politicians homes? More later.

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Iran offers to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram

Iranian government has announced its willingness to use its expertise and experience in fighting  terror groups, ISIS and Al-Qaeda in their country to help fight Nigeria's terror group, Boko Haram.

Speaking at the ongoing 4th Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today Jan. 31st, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Amir Hossein Abdollohian their country is willing to help Nigeria and Somalia in combating terrorism.

“Boko Haram in Nigeria and Al-Shabaab in the Horn of Africa are similar with Al-Qaeda and ISIS in parts of the Middle East using similar methods of operations to cause havoc to the people of the two regions. Iran is therefore willing to use its experience in dealing with terror groups to assist in combatting these groups in Africa." he said

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Photos: Nigerian refugees in Chad

 

Nigerian refugees in Kinesserom Island being transferred to Bagasola in Chad earlier yesterday after Boko Haram attack in Munguno last Sunday. More pics after the cut...

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Heartbreaking pic of 8-month old baby who survived BH attack

Pictured above is 8-month-old Afiniki who lost her left arm during a Boko Haram attack in Chakawa village, a christian village in Plateau state on January 26th 2014. Photo credit: Washington Post.

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Maiduguri under serious Boko Haram attack this morning

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Boko Haram Top Commander, Abakar Ali, Captured In Cameroon

One of the top commanders of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, identified as Abakar Ali, has been captured by Cameroonian soldiers.

According to a reliable source of SaharaReporters, the armed forces of Nigeria’s neighbours have also recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and equipment from the Islamist fighters in the course of the operation.

Abakar Ali, also known as “Mustapher Umar” had the following weapons in his possession:  5 machine guns, 14 rifles, 4 rocket launchers, 24 rockets, 6 Kalashnikov (AK) assault rifles, 60 magazines for Kalashnikovs  (AKs), 4 automatic pistols. As concerns the ammunition then it included over 500 9mm ammo, 469 12.7mm bullets, 4,454 7.62 mm ammunition, 1,491 5.56 mm ammunition, 822 ammunition of 7.62 mm, 6 grenades, 28 rocket launcher chargers.

Among the seized accessories for military purposes the army found pincers, tweezers and knives.

[caption id="attachment_3975" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Some terrorist suspects arrested during the raid. Photo: PRNigeria[/caption]

The information above has been conveyed to the reporters via telephone by a mid-level Nigerian military officer, who is serving with a multi-national force. The force operates in a strategic area close the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

READ ALSO: Nigerian Troops Rout Terrorists In Benisheikh And Konduga

The officer informed that Cameroonian soldiers captured Boko Haram commander Ali along with two other sect members in the northern Cameroonian town of Kousseri.

It has been further learnt that Ali coordinated and led terrorist’s attacks in the border towns between Nigeria and Cameroon. The arrested Boko Haram commander was travelling between distant insurgent’s camps in the area, planned strategic moves and gave orders to initiate devastating attacks that targeted mostly civilians.

 READ ALSO: Boko Haram Members Fight For Leadership, 30 Killed

The Nigerian officer stated that the Cameroonian military was expected to share intelligence with their Nigerian counterparts regarding any confessions made by the captured terrorist during interrogation. He added that Nigerian security agencies are likely to learn more about Mr. Ali’s linkages with others in Boko Haram’s cells in Nigeria’s northeast area.

It would be noted that the Nigerian Army might have scored a decisive point in a war against Boko Haram after liquidating Shekau’s imposter: the man who was playing the role of the mysterious leader of the sect in all the latest videos by terrorists.

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Australian negotiator, Davis, Reveals More About Boko Haram

Australian negotiator, Davis, who has been a middleman between the leadership of the Boko Haram sect and the Nigerian Government, has pleaded with the group to see the death of their leader as an avenue to put an end to their operations in Nigeria.

[caption id="attachment_3972" align="aligncenter" width="412"] Australian negotiator, Dr. Stephen Davis, and Boko Haram commanders in 2013 after BH reportedly agreed to dialogue[/caption]

Davis who made this known in an interview according to Punch has advised Boko Haram members to release the kidnapped Chibok girls, and also return to being normal human beings, living a normal, terrorist-free live. He also revealed that the Boko Haram group has used more than one ‘fake Shekau’.

READ ALSO: Nigerians Speak On Shekau

In the interview, he made it known that none of the people mentioned as Boko Haram sponsors were in anyway corroborated by any political party and that no political party has also been pointed at by Boko Haram to be a fueling source for the group.

Below are excerpts from the interview:

A senior member of the European Parliament, Franz Obermayr, alleged that the opposition party in Nigeria could be sponsoring Boko Haram by channeling European Parliament financial aid to Boko Haram in the North East of Nigeria. Do you have any such evidence?

I have never heard any political party mentioned by any Boko Haram leader as funding or being associated with Boko Haram.

The Boko Haram commanders have only mentioned individuals like former Governor Sheriff. I heard Sheriff was APC and now PDP but that is irrelevant to me.

I have never mentioned political parties in my discussions with Boko Haram. The names of individual sponsors were given by Boko Haram leaders, not their political party association.

What sort of sponsorship has been mentioned by Boko Haram that they have received?

Former governor Sheriff was specifically mentioned many times. Specifically for example, Sheriff was mentioned as sponsoring trips of the boys to the Lesser Hajj. There, the boys are “reorientated”.

In effect they are recruited to Boko Haram. When they return to Nigeria the recruits are then taken off for further reorientation by which they mean teaching and for training. Some of the training took place in Mali by Tuareg leaders but now more training is conducted locally.

Could mere funding for Lesser Hajj by the assumed sponsors have manifested in the high level of sophistication that the sect has assumed today?

Funds are provided to purchase weapons. This is sometimes transferred through the Central Bank of Nigeria to a person in Cairo who provides the weapons and also provides military uniforms.

At other times vehicles are purchased in Benin for example and driven into Nigeria where they are sold for cash. They do not mind taking a loss on the sale price as by this method they can obtain cash in Nigeria without a direct link to the sponsor.

This person in Cairo, is he an Egyptian? Why are you not able to disclose his identity to the security agents for necessary action?

No, he is Nigerian. He is a Kanuri who has fought with Boko Haram and now associates with a network of jihadists. I have given all his details to the DG-SSS.

What sort of vehicles do they purchase?

VW Golf was mentioned as a favourite. They can sell these very easily in Nigeria. They do keep some to use for suicide bombing. Some time ago they told me one sponsor pledged six Hilux vehicles for the suicide bombers.

You have heard that a “fake” Shekau was killed last week in Kondunga. Do you believe what the military is claiming that the man killed was Shekau or possibly a “fake” Shekau?

I continue to believe that Shekau was killed on or about June 19, 2013 when we were deeply engaged in peace discussions. I have had so many senior commanders tell me that Shekau is dead. It was several weeks after that a Shekau video appeared on YouTube. When I viewed that video with JAS leaders they immediately said, “That boy.

We have used him before.” They were totally dismissive of any claim that Shekau was still alive. They referred to the person in the video as the “fake Shekau”. Some months later one of the senior commanders told me the name of the fake Shekau was Abdul Mutallif. The commander who named him was the one who wrote the script that the fake Shekau reads from in the videos.

But I have heard they have used more than one fake Shekau. In July this year I was told the fake Shekau is Isa Damasaka. Earlier in June they referred to him as Bashir.

We had been in communication with him over the release of the Chibok girls. Isa Damasaka is one of the names the military has released when identifying the man killed at Kondunga last week. He has also been identified as Bashir Mohammed so I am confident this man is indeed the fake Shekau.

However, I do not know if Abdul Mutallif is another name he used or there is another fake Shekau named Abdul Mutallif who may still be alive. I have no doubt we will know soon so we await a new video by another fake Shekau.

The man who was captured at Kondunga last week was a great source of information about Boko Haram sponsors. He was captured alive. The military are too quick to execute captured Boko Haram leaders. This man could have revealed so much about Boko Haram and its sponsors that may have brought a quick end to the terrorism.

There are some reports that many Boko Haram fighters have surrendered in recent days. You want to say something on this?
This is an indication that Boko Haram commanders now understand that they have been fooled. They have followed a “fake” Shekau. Boko Haram fighters have died following a fake Shekau and fake teaching.

READ ALSO: What I Know About Australian Negotiator – Asari Dokubo Opens Up

The political sponsors have led these boys to believe that they are purifying Islam, purging the country of corruption by slaughtering people. In fact the political sponsors of Boko Haram are corrupt politicians seeking power and more wealth. The sponsors epitomise all that the Boko Haram fighters are seeking to eliminate from Nigeria.

So what is next for Boko Haram?

The death of the fake Shekau shows how the fighters have been duped and totally misled by the sponsors.

The fighters and commanders would be wise to take this opportunity to reach out to the government for a peace dialogue.

If they do not believe they can have a peace dialogue without being captured and executed the alternative message I have for the commanders is this: Your sponsors will use you and sacrifice you so they can gain power. Set the captive girls free and walk away from Boko Haram while you still have the opportunity.

Meanwhile, 50 Boko Haram members were arrested while trying to move from Damboa area of Bornu state to Gombe in a goat truck earlier this week.

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12 Mi-35 Helicopters To Be Delivered To Nigeria From Belarus

Despite loud session in the Senate on September 25, 2014, Thursday, a loan for the Presidency in the amount of USD1,000,000,000 (over N163bn) has been approved. At the same time, the information on priority spendings have been leaked.

According to TheNation, it all started with explanations by the Senate Joint Committee on Finance and Local and Foreign Debt. Speaking on its behalf, Senator Ahmed Makarfi explained that the huge “loan” is not a cash loan. It will be a supply of military hardware to be paid over seven years. At the same time, not every country (Supplier) would agree to such terms.

The second aspect of this loan is that the whole amount will not be released at one moment. The procurements will start only in accordance with needs assessment, by analysing what is really in demand with the defence and security structures of Nigeria.

The senators agreed that modern helicopters are among the most crucial units subject to purchase. The nature of anti- Boko Haram operations, environment, terrain and other conditions require powerful flying machines. Russian-made Mi-35 helicopters are considered as the suitable model.

[caption id="attachment_3772" align="aligncenter" width="619"] Mi-35 to be delivered to Nigeria via huge Antonov (AN) transport planes. Photo: Tomas Vitek/planes.cz[/caption]

The Republic of Belarus is believed to be the country which would accept the condition of installmental payment over a-seven year period. The contract for delivery of 12 Mi-35 shall soon be implemented.

An upcoming visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to this Eastern European country this October or November will give a boost to bilateral cooperation between the two sides in all the fields, including defence and security.

READ ALSO: Boko Haram: Nigerian Troops Sent To Russia, China For Training

It has been also learnt that other hardwares, armaments and equipment would be procured from this and other European countries on same terms.

It would be noted that Nigeria’s interest in helicopters and intentions to procure more of modern machines were stimulated by a tragic crash of NAF Mi-35 this July in the troubled Borno State.

President Jonathan ordered immediate replacement for the crashed flying machine.Russian-made models are still the most preferable from all in the market. However, the crisis in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation by the Western world may endanger the timely delivery and proper execution of the contract. In this connection, selection of the neutral side is considered as a wise decision.

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Photo: Police Arrest Bother for Burying her One day old Baby Alive

A woman named Patience Aaron who lives in Afaha Abia village, Nsit Ibom LGA in Akwa Ibom state has been arrested by men of the Akwa Ibom state Police command for allegedly burying her day-old baby alive.According to the state Commissioner of Police, Gabriel Achong, Patience buried her one day old baby boy in a shallow grave with hopes that the child would die. Fortunately he found and rescued alive seven hours later…

“Patience on September 14th 2014 did bury her one-day-old baby boy in a shallow grave. The baby was rescued alive” the commissioner said
He also said the woman has been seriously ill since she was arrested and was receiving treatment.

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SO SAD! The Newly Released Chibok Girl is already 4 Months Pregnant

While we are still celebrating the miraculous release of one of the Chibok girls, it has just been discovered that the terrorists men might have let her go after discovering that they’ve impregnated her





 

The teenage Chibok girl found dumped near a police station in the Mubi area of Adamawa state is 4 months pregnant and she is seriously suffering from psychological trauma.

“She is actually one of our daughters abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok. She was found in Mubi where her abductors dumped her and was later taken to Yola, the girl is four months pregnant.”

Chairman of Chibok Community in Abuja, Tsambido Hosea Abana told Daily Trust on Thursday.

A police source confirmed that the abducted girl was dumped there by insurgents. The girl has been moved to Adamawa State Police Headquarters in Yola.

Mr Abana said the girl is suffering from trauma and there are signs of physical abuses on her body, saying he believed the insurgents subjected their captives to horrible physical and s*xual abuses.
Sources at the Police Clinic in Yola confirmed that she was on admission at the clinic where she had received treatment but was taken to the Police headquarters in the morning.

A source said the girl might have been referred to a bigger hospital for advanced medical attention.

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Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram leader Shekau is dead

The Defence Headquarters has released a statement claiming to have killed a man posing as the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (or his impersonator) in an attack (both land and air) in Konduga Borno state between 12nd to 17th September. Find the statement after the cut...



 

Nigerian troops have been conducting coordinated air and land operations in furtherance of efforts at containing the terrorists in the North East part of the country. Somehow, it became apparent that the terrorists in continuation of their campaign of terror were determined to take over communities around Maiduguri which is their prime target.

There was therefore the need to ensure that communities such as Konduga were protected. It is noteworthy that the terrorists made not less than four attempts between 12 and 17 September 2014 to violate the security and enter Konduga to perpetrate their atrocities. Air and land forces were subsequently deployed to handle the situation.

 The convoy of combat vehicles typical of terrorists’ mission that involves their top commanders, were fiercely engaged by the land and air forces. Several of the terrorists including some of their commanders lost their lives in the encounters which lasted an average of about 5 hours each.

The troops captured some of the terrorists and their equipment. In the course of those encounters, one Mohammed Bashir who has been acting or posing on videos as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the eccentric character known as leader of the group died. Since the name Shekau has become a brand name for the terrorists’ leader, the Nigerian military remains resolute to serve justice to anyone who assumes that designation or title as well as all terrorists that seek to violate the freedom and territory of Nigeria.

On restoring normalcy after the encounter, inhabitants of the community who were victims of terrorists activities corroborated information on the identity of Bashir Mohammed alias Abubakar Shekau, alias Abacha Abdullahi Geidam alias Damasack etc. Indeed, the recent devastation on the leadership of the insurgents is attributable to the renewed commitment to the mission of eradicating terrorism in our country.

Meanwhile, a total of 135 terrorists have yesterday evening surrendered along with equipment to troops around Biu Local Government Area. A group of 88 submitted themselves at Mairiga/Bun – Yadi while another group of 45 terrorists were taken in around Mubi – Michika. They are all being interrogated and processed in conformity with the dictates of standard best practices.

The Defence Headquarters applauds the gallantry of the Nigerian troops who have remained undaunted and professional in prosecuting this campaign against terror. The keen interest exhibited by our neighbours and allies is commendable and we appreciate them. All allies in the war against terrorism are hereby assured of the Nigerian military’s resolve to maintain momentum in the efforts to decimate and defeat terrorists. The invaluable efforts toward achieving sustainable peace and victory against the terrorists are highly appreciated.

Statement signed by Defence spokesperson, Maj. Gen Chris Olukayode

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52 Boko Haram Members Arrested in Biu, Borno state

52 Boko Haram members have reportedly been arrested in separate operations in Biu Borno state by security operatives. According to military sources, the men were arrested between yesterday Sept. 23rd and today September 24A military source said some of the sect men had boarded a truck in a bid to leave the state but were arrested after the truck driver notified soldiers at a checkpoint that passengers in his vehicle had threatened to kill him if he did not take them out of the state. “We arrested over 50 members of the Islamic sect following tips we got from the driver as well as locals. I can tell you they are cooperating and giving us useful information” the security source said A member of the local volunteer group, Aliyu Mamza, said his group was also instrumental to the arrest of the sect members. According to him, 46 BH men hid in the compartment of the truck meant for transporting goats and were exposed after the driver of the truck notified soldiers. Six other members were arrested at the Biu bus station as they were about boarding a bus out of Borno.

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OPC Leader Warns South West On Boko Haram

The leader of Odua People’s Congress, OPC, Otunba Gani Adams, has warned over the possibility of the Boko Haram insurgency to spill over to western Nigeria if not properly curtailed.

According to Sunnewsonline, Adams made this statement while speaking at the Oranyan Festival held at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi recently.

He said: “Indication is rife that Boko Haram has entered South West. Evidence of their incursion into the zone was the explosion in Apapa, Lagos, of which, Shekau, the Islamist sect leader, claimed responsibility.”

[caption id="attachment_3442" align="aligncenter" width="360"] OPC leader, Gani Adams[/caption]

It was also gathered that the OPC leader advised political leaders in the South West to proffer a drastic solution to curtail the Boko Haram menace in the region.

READ ALSO: Nigerians React To Shekau’s Death

He berated the governors in the South West for their nonchalant attitudes towards the Boko Haram menace, saying none of them had called him, as the leader of the OPC, to discuss proactive measures to curtail the spill over.

“I have been to 51 countries launching OPC. I’ve just returned from Europe and what they were asking me is on the issue of Boko Haram.

“We need to organize a stakeholders’ meeting on security in order to chart a way forward on how to secure our region against Boko Haram.

READ ALSO: Top-8 Facts About Abubakar Shekau

“The issue of Boko Haram is a collective responsibility. Everyone must harmonise his or her potentials to curtail the menace as the sect members cannot be fought from afar as their identity is hidden,” Adams opined.

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BREAKING: Abducted Chibok Girls Released, Defence HQ retracts statement

It was earlier reported that an unidentified number of the abducted Chibok girls have been released by Boko Haram sect. The Defence Headquarters however says it is no longer sure if the girls were rescued.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has reportedly retracted an earlier statement alledgely confirming the rescue of the abducted Chibok girls today, September 23, 2014.

Read below an earlier published story;

According to reports, a number of the Chibok girls who were kidnapped from Borno state on April 14, 2014 have been released.

A top military source confirmed to Premium Times that two buses filled with the released girls were driven into theMaimalari Barracks in Maiduguri today, September 23, 2014.

The girls’ release is also said to have been confirmed by the spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, Chris Olukolade.

Olukolade reportedly stated that the exercise is still ongoing and an official statement would soon be released.

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MADNESS!! Man Puts Metal Balls In His Penis For Better Sex

The man was advised by a friend to put the balls in his penis to enhance his sexual prowess.

A man in Malaysia is said to have embedded 10 metal ball bearings in his penis so he could have better sex.

The 44-year-old, identified simply as Ramli, was advised to undergo the procedure by a friend who claimed to have done it too, The Times Livereports.

However, after putting the balls into his penis, he couldn’t get an erection for 6 months and he had to have them removed.

He said:

“My private part swelled up for three days but I endured the pain and didn’t see a doctor,”

Ramli however said that the trick worked for a while and he satisfied many women but after he began to feel pain, a doctor warned that he could become impotent.

The ball bearings had to be surgically removed after Ramly supposedly peeled off part of the skin with a knife and planted the ball bearings around the base of his penis.

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Boko Haram: Terrorists Kill 20 In Borno, 6 In Cameroon

Reports have it that Boko Haram militants have killed at least 20 traders in Borno state and 6 other people in neighbouring Cameroon.

Boko Haram terrorists are said to have launched an attack on a Bornomarket leaving at least 20 traders dead.

According to Sahara Reporters, a resident of Maiduguri, identified asTalatu Musa, said that the insurgents invadedMainok Market at about 1.20pm, yesterday September 19, 2014, and opened fire on the traders.

An unidentified number of people were also left injured by the incident.

Musa reportedly said:

“I boarded a Hummer bus from Jos and as soon as we arrived Mainok, at exactly 1.20pm, we heard heavy gunshots from the western part of the market and sporadic gunshots followed.”

“Hundreds of traders and residents fled the market in confusion, running to cross the highway to the other side. Vehicles passing through the town were also making attempts to flee the town. Many people were killed,”

“As I am speaking with you I can’t believe what I have seen today,”

Another eyewitness, James Bitrus said:

“Many people may have been killed. I can’t say the number precisely but many people were killed. From the way the militants were shooting at the crowd, the casualties should be many,”

“Vehicles were hitting one another and Boko Haram kept shooting,”

Meanwhile, AFP reports that the militants also attacked a village in the far north of Cameroon, killing 6 people.

According to an anonymous police source:

“Boko Haram appeared yesterday (Thursday) around 1900 (1800 GMT) at Assighassia,” “There followed an engagement between them and our soldiers. Two assailants were killed and one soldier was injured.”

The insurgents were reportedly not deterred as they attacked another village, Ganse, two hours later and killed four people.

A local leader said:

“They shot three people and slit the throat of another,” “As soon as we heard shots fired, we climbed the fence to flee into the brush,” he said.” The people killed were buried (on Friday) morning and we are looking for ways to leave the village because our security is no longer guaranteed.”

Cameroon shares a lengthy border with Nigeria, part of which is close to Borno state, leaving it subject to Boko Haram incursions. Thousands of Nigerians are also reported to have fled to the neighbouring country to escape the terrorists.

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Very Graphic: See Pics of Boko Haram Militants Killed by Nigerian Troops

Just got these exclusive but very graphic photos of Boko Haram members killed by the Nigerian troops at Konduga in Borno this week. The pic above is the new CS/VP3 MRAP that was recently purchased. It aided in the victory of the soldiers over the insurgents. Find the pics after the cut…but warning biko, it is very very graphic…

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4 Friends Every Man Must Have

Life as a Nigerian, you will agree with me is a ‘challenging’ one as a man.

From having to go through school with the heartaches of strike actions (if it is a public university), to exuberant school fees whether it is private or public, to getting all your results  ready for service year, plus the rigors of the compulsory National Youth Service Corps and the grand father of them all, getting a good job or starting a private business on your own.

The list is endless…worries about Boko haram, ebola, getting promoted at work, or managing a great relationship that you will lead to marriage. You will agree with me that without great friends, navigating beautifully well without great friends can make a life miserable.

Everyone needs friends to walk the journey of life with. Some are actually just friends for specific occasions (office buddy, lesson buddy, lunch buddy or giving a ride to work buddies), while others may blossom into family. Unfortunately it’s almost impossible to find one friend that meets all your friendship needs.

Even the creator knew one man cannot be good all alone by himself, hence the creation of the second ‘man’, Eve. Howerver, here are four kinds of friends you need to have as a man so as to make life in Nigeria worth living.

The Social Buddy

You necessarily do not have to be a party crawler with this person. But you will agree with me that a little of this here and there will be a great idea. After working your ass all day/week long, having a great time with friends over a bottle of cold drinks would really not be a bad idea, or will it? This person also make you stay in trend with some important trends in the social terrains, except if you’re some ‘anti-social’ person, that is when this person will not work for you in Nigeria as a friend, but believe me, you need to stop your office-home-church routines! Add some colors to your life.

The Confidante

He is someone you can talk to and you will not be ashamed to do so. This person is someone you feel secured telling anything…without the fear of you being stabbed at the back. However, these kinds of people are rare but trust me, when you have one, some of your life issues will be eased. Like the saying goes: A problem shared with the right person is a problem half solved, having someone to talk to about everything makes you feel better.

The Big Brother

He is necessarily not older than you but in experience, he is. He is always has an example to relate every situation with, hence his prompt and profession help.

The Critic

You will agree with me that before a gold is called a gold, it would have passed through fire so many times before it comes out as nice as we get the finished product. Many a times, we do things that we might not know needs adjustments or needs to be done in a better one. That is why you need a critic. You need someone that will tell you plain blank, things you do not want to hear. And believe me, you are on your way to getting better when you take out time to have this people around you.

However, do a check on yourself, do you think you have these four types of friends?

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President Jonathan Reveals When Boko Haram Will End

President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that the menace of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram will end by next month as he guaranteed that things will change.

The President made the revelation on Thursday in Abuja, while speaking at the 66th National Executive Committee, NEC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Vanguard reports.

He said the security challenge posed by the sect who have been killing innocent Nigerians as well as the destruction of properties estimated at billions of naira would drastically change.

President Jonathan, who acknowledged that the current problem bedeviling the country was insecurity, reiterated that the happenings in the country were beyond terrorism, saying it was a plot to separate where the militants desire to install their own leadership.

The Nigeria’s first citizen hinted that he will be attending the United Nations General Assembly summit on Global Terrorism where all the super powers are expected to deliberate on terrorism. He commiserated with the families of those that lost relatives in the Kaduna and Kano states attacks.

“Nigeria is having an unfair share. Terror is a global problem, and Nigeria situation is going beyond terror. When terrorists think about holding ground, attempting to install leadership, it is no longer terrorism; it is almost like going into the line of succession. Between now and October, things will change” he said.

The President thanked the Senate and the entire National Assembly for their statement and support towards government’s decision to bring an end to insurgency.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army said another 60 insurgents were killed in the battle that ensued on Wednesday night, after the terrorists reportedly went to regroup to cause more mayhem in Konduga town.

The confrontation which reportedly lasted for about four hours, led to the killing of some of the sect members and the recovery of several military hardware including 13 AK-47 rifles, five RPGs, two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and one anti-aircraft gun. Two Ford Ranger pick-up vehicles used for mounting anti-aircraft attack was also recovered.

It would be recalled that the President Jonathan on September 18, 2014, reacted to his endorsement by the National Executive Committee, NEC of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP as the party’s sole Presidential candidate for 2015 Presidential election. The PDP had fixed its presidential primaries for December 6, 2014.

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Gunfight, Bomb Blast Kill 17 At Federal College In Kano

At least 17 people were reportedly killed in a gun battle and a bomb blast at the Federal College of Education (FCE), Kano State.

The police said 13 of the dead people were students, an infant and a lecturer were also among the victims. Two others were armed attackers. The terrorist attack left about 47 people injured.

[caption id="attachment_2550" align="aligncenter" width="500"] FCE Kano, one of the campuses. Photo: Facebook[/caption]

Police Commissioner Adenerele Shinaba said the attackers were shot dead by officers during a gun fight.

According to Vanguard, residents of the Kabuga area had reported hearing heavy gun fire between police and suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers at the premise of the Federal College of Education in the Kofar Kabuga area of the city.

The neighbourhood quickly became deserted, residents locked up their houses.  Lecturers and visitors to the school scampered for safety. The terrorist attack affected business as well, as shop owners in hurriedly closed businesses.

Kano State police commissioner Adelere Shinaba said the gunmen, whom he described as “insurgents”, ran into the Federal College of Education after exchanging fire with police outside the grounds.

[caption id="attachment_2552" align="aligncenter" width="412"] Aftermath of the attack on the Federal College of Education, Kano. Photo: AFP[/caption]

“They were obviously suicide bombers. One of our officers shot at one of the gunmen and the explosives on him went off, killing him on the spot,” Shinaba told AFP. The explosion allegedly ripped through the campus at about 2.00pm.

Commissioner Shinaba further added: “Police recovered explosives and two Kalashnikov assault weapons.”

Reportedly, most of the victims at the northern teacher training college were in a lecture hall, where the two gunmen ran and opened fire on students.

One of the students who was having lunch nearby and asked not to be identified, said he saw the gunmen dressed in black and heard them shouting for all female students to lie face down.

“They were saying (in pidgin English), ‘No be you say Boko Haram no they exist’ (Is it not you who say Boko Haram doesn’t exist?),” the witness added.

BBC Africa also confirmed that at least 17 people died during the carnage.

Eyewitness tells BBC at least 17 dead in attack on Federal College of Education in Kano,#Nigeria.

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