Al-Shabaab Co-Founder Killed By U.S. Airstrike

Last week was marked by another successful step in the fight against global terrorism. On Friday, September 5, Somalia Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed said that Ahmed Godane, a head of the Islamist group, Al-Shabaab, was killed.[caption id="attachment_867" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Ahmed Abdi Godane was killed by U.S. airstrike[/caption]On the same day the U.S. authorities confirmed that Ahmed Abdi Godane was liquidated by an airstrike.“We...

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OPINION: Oyedepo, The Icon Of Pulpitarian Glamour

Nigeria is a religious diverse society with Islam and Christianity being the most widely professed religions.Recent estimates indicated that 50.4% of Nigeria‘s population adheres to Islam (mainly Sunni). Christianity is practiced by 48.2% of the population (15% Protestant, 13.7% Catholic, 19.6% other Christian).According to Wikipedia, adherents of Animism and other...

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Ambode Declares Lagos Governorship Ambition

Barely six months before the governorship election in Lagos state, more stalwarts of the  All Progressive Congress, APC, have continued to declare their intentions to become governor of Lagos State in 2015.[caption id="attachment_861" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Akinwunmi Ambode[/caption]Former Accountant General of Lagos State, Akin Ambode on Monday, 9 September, 2014, formally declared his intention to vie for the governorship seat of...

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Photos: Miley Cyrus Parties Topless in New York

Awww, I see she’s missed being in the news. She had to do something to get people talking about her again. Miley went topless, with only ice cream pasties covering her nipples, as she attended an Alexander Wang after party for New York Fashion Week yesterday with some friends.She also wore Cannabis earrings and her glasses were made out of pills. And the cigarette in one hand. How cool! See more photos after the cut… ...

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MORE Nigerians Will Hear From Us Soon – Boko Haram (Boko Haram’s Reaction To Negotiator’s Revelations)

[caption id="attachment_847" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Australian negotiator, Dr. Stephen Davis, and Boko Haram commanders in 2013 after BH reportedly agreed to dialogue[/caption]Following the revelations made by Australian Negotiator, Stephen Davis about the dreaded Boko Haram sect, there are reports that the sect have plans to carry out their next plan in a bid to set the record straight concerning the controversial issues.Vanguard source...

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Nigerian Military Reclaim Bama

Following a week of fierce battle with Boko Haram insurgents, Nigerian military reportedly reclaimed Bama, Borno State.[caption id="attachment_844" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Nigerian soldiers[/caption]According to Vanguard, the success of the operation was on yesterday confirmed by the military sources in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.“Our tactical aerial attacks to reclaim this town had been effective and yielding the desired results....

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Photos: Hundreds Of Fans storm Australian Airport to Catch a Glimpse of Kim & Kanye

Kim and Kanye are currently in Australia where Kanye is performing some shows. Kanye performed at Adelaide Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday night and this morning, the power couple headed to the local airport to fly out to Melbourne for KaWhen fans heard, through social media, that Kim and Kanye will be flying commercial and will be passing through the airport, they stormed Adelaide airport to catch a glimpse of the couple. Of course, Kim and Kanye were...

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Gunmen Storm Training School, Rape Female Students

Gunmen stormed the Federal Radio Cooperation of Nigeria, FRCN, Training School, Lagos State on Friday, raped and robbed many of the female trainee journalists, according to Vanguard. The latest attack by the gunmen was said to have been the third time, according to an eye witness in the school.According to an insider narrating the latest attack said: “The armed robbers were many. They attacked the school last week, last two weeks and now this week....

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Jonathan Meets Chadian Leader Over Boko Haram

In a bid to forge a stronger alliance against terrorism and violent extremism with Nigeria’s neighbours, President Goodluck Jonathan will meet Chadian President Idriss Debyleave in Ndjamena, Chad, today, Monday, 8 September, 2014.According to a statement made public by the Special Adviser to the President Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, it said the talks with President Deby, who is also the chairman of African Union’s, AU Peace...

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"President Jonathan Is Afraid Of Boko Haram"

With the current spate of insecurity of insecurity in the country, a former Minister of Petroleum, Prof Tam David-West, has criticized President Goodluck Jonathan fot the terrible situation.[caption id="attachment_818" align="aligncenter" width="360"] A former Minister of Petroleum, Prof Tam David-West[/caption]David West who said he was convinced that the President was afraid of Boko Haram that was why he (Jonathan) refused to visit the parents...

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Check out Rita Dominic’s Stunning Photos for Zaron Cosmetics

Multiple award winning Nollywood actress and style icon, Rita Dominic has been announced as the new brand ambassador for Zaron Cosmetics.Here are a few images from the ad campaign that will roll out soon. She’s stunning!…...

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WAR! Usher Wants Ex-wife Tameka Raymond To Drop His Name

Five years after their divorce, Tameka Raymond is still using Usher’s last name. In a recent interview Usher says his Tameka needs to give it up.When asked how he feels about his ex-wife still using his last name in an interview with Dish Nation Usher admitted he felt some kind of way about it.Usher tells Dish Nation,“She married me…I’ll marry again…And when I do, I don’t want to have a harem. I just hope that when I do, it will be a departure.”...

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Nigeria Will Have The Highest Number Of Child Brides In 2050 – UNICEF

According to UNICEF’s latest report, Nigeria will have the highest number of child brides by year 2050 with the way underage girls are married off. “In Africa, Nigeria is expected to have the largest absolute number of child brides. The country has seen a decline in child marriage of about one per cent per year over the past three decades. At this pace, the total number of child brides is expected to double by 2050,” the report stated.In Mauritania...

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Singer Simone Battle Commits Suicide after Battling Depression

Beautiful singer Simone Battle best known as a member of girl group G.R.L has passed away. The 25 year old former X Factor contestant committed suicide in her home on Friday September 5th. Police say she was found hanging in a closet in her bedroom around 8:30am.  A family friend revealed Simone had been quietly battling depression for a whileSimone came to prominence as a contestant on US X-Factor in 2011. She was a finalist on the show,...

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Proud Dad! Obafemi Martins Tattoos Son’s Face on His Arm (Photo)

Nigerian football star, Obafemi Martins tattooed his 11 month old son’s face on his arm. Kendrick is the son he shares with Abigail Barwuah. See more pics of the happy family after the c...

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Boko Haram Takes over Gulak Town in Adamawa

Yola (NAN) – The Secretary to the Government of Adamawa, Liman Tukur, said insurgents had taken over Gulak town, the headquarters of Madagali Local Government Area of the State.This is contained in a statement signed by Tukur and made available to newsmen in Yola on Saturday.The statement said the insurgents had killed and displaced many people in the town during their attacks.“It has come to the attention of the Adamawa State Government that insurgents...

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US Kills Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia Air Strikes

On Monday last week, US forces executed air strikes in Somalia, targeting the leader of Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group, Al-Shabab.Although there were casualties as a result of the air strike, for a while, it was unclear whether the Al-Shabab leader, Ahmed Abdi Godane was one of them.However, the Pentagon confirmed Friday, that Godane was indeed one of those casualties, USA Today reports.In a statement Pentagon press secretary, Rear Admiral...

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Al-Shabab Elects New Leader Following Godane’s Death in US Strike

Following the United States’ air strikes on Somalia, which resulted in the death of Al-Shabab leader, Ahmed Abdi Godane, it appears that the terrorist group has already elected a new leader.The group has announced one of its commanders, Ahmad Umar who is also called Abu Ubaidah, as the new leader, BBC reports.In a statement released via their website, Al-Shabab announced the election of their new leader, and also warned of the “consequences”of Godane’s...

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