Boko Haram Claims Victories Over Military, Seeks Help From Afghanistan

The leader of Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram said his group has scored several victories against the military during an ongoing offensive while themselves sustaining little damage, in a video seen by AFP on Tuesday.

“Since we started this ongoing war which they call state of emergency ... in some instances soldiers who faced us turned and ran,” Abubakar Shekau said in the hour-long video.

He claimed Nigerian forces “threw down their arms in flight.”

He called on like-minded Islamists in countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq to join the fight to create an Islamic state in Nigeria.

“We call to us our brethren in these countries I mentioned. Oh! Our brethren, come to us,” he said in the video, which alternates between Arabic and the Hausa language spoken across northern Nigeria.

Nigeria launched an offensive against Boko Haram on May 15, after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the country’s northeast, the Islamist insurgents’ stronghold.

The video was delivered to AFP through an intermediary in a manner similar to previous Boko Haram messages. The images of Shekau in the video are consistent with those previously released.

Justice Rhodes-Vivour’s Wife, Daughter Regain Freedom

After 17 days in captivity, the wife and daughter of Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour of the Supreme Court were released at 11 am in Benin City, the capital of Edo State.

Mother and daughter had travelled to Benin to prepare for the latter’s wedding but were kidnapped by unknown assailants.

It is uncertain if ransom was paid for their release.

More details to follow…

Former First Lady Of Lagos State, Foluke Mudashiru Is Dead

The wife of late military Governor of Lagos State, Commodore Gbolahan Mudashiru, died yesterday, May 27th in Atlanta Georgia after battling an undisclosed illness for a while. She was 67.

Air Commodore Gbolahan Mudasiru was military governor of Lagos State between January 1984 and August 1986. He died on 23rd September, 2003 in London.

NEW MUSIC: Kelly Rowland feat. Beyoncé & Michelle – You've Changed

Destiny Child is fully representing once again, this time, sexy singer, Kelly Rowland is driving the course.

In her recent single, “You've Changed”, Kelly featured the other members of the group, Beyonce and Michell - the song is off her forth coming album, ‘Talk A Good Game.’

Baby Rescued From Sewage Pipe in China

The dramatic rescue began after cries were heard from a fourth-floor apartment toilet.

Alarmed neighbors heard the sounds and saw a tiny foot inside a ceramic bowl. There was a baby inside.

They called the fire department in the Chinese city of Jinhua, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Unable to pull the infant out out, rescuers went to the floor below and sawed away an entire section of sewer pipe.

But still, the baby was stuck, so both the section of pipe and the infant were taken to a local hospital.

Working together, rescuers and doctors began removing the pipe, piece by piece, as shown in video from CCTV.

It shows the exact moment hands in white gloves gingerly pulled away a part of the pipe, revealing the tiny face of a newborn.

The afterbirth was still attached.

CCTV reported the infant, a baby boy, was rescued Saturday. He is in stable condition.

No one has come forward yet to claim the child, and police say they are looking for his parents.

Jinhua police issued an appeal on the social media website Weibo.

"Mom, come back! The baby is resilient and alive. Please show up, Mom. This is your own baby and he should return to your warm embrace soon."

NEW MUSIC: 2face Idibia ft T-Pain – My Rainbow (Remix)

The remix to 2face‘s “My Rainbow” featuring T-Pain is out and banging.

Here it is.

Wife sues husband for allegedly spending more nights with second wife

There was a mild drama at Lugbe Area Court, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Monday where a 35-year old woman, Maryam Mohammed, dragged her husband, Adamu Mohammed, before the court for allegedly spending more nights with his second wife.

Maryam accused his husband, who resides with her in Sabon-Lugbe along Airport Road, Abuja, of neglect, selfishness and starving her of sex and food.

She added that she could have died of hunger and loneliness if not for her parents who had been feeding her. She however pleaded the court to dissolve their marriage forthwith, to enable her marry another man who can take good care of her and make her feel like a woman. In her words, “My Lord, whenever it is my turn for the night, my husband would sneak into my second’s bedroom and spend the night there.

“He has neglected me; he has become very selfish and no longer gives me food or money for my feeding. Rather, it is my parents who have been sending me food. I am seeking immediate divorce to enable me marry a man who can take care of me.”

While denying his wife allegations, the defendant, Mohammed said he had been sick for a while, hence could not satisfy his wife’s sexual urge and needs.

He said, “My Lord, I cannot satisfy her needs because of my prolonged illness, but now that I am getting better and I still love her, I urge her to stay and the court should not grant her any divorce.”

However the Presiding Judge, Mr Haruna Masanawa, adjourned the case to June 3 for further hearing and directed both parties to come with their parents or witnesses.

Sexy Photos Of Nigerian BBA Season 8 representative, Beverly Osu

 21 year-old Beverly is a model and Naija's BBA Season 8 representative.

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Nigeria Immigration Service Deports 108 Illegal Aliens in Kaduna

The Comptroller of the Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Alhaji Hamman Yerima, Monday paraded 103 illegal aliens, who entered the country illegally from Niger Republic.

Yerima explained that many of the illegal aliens were picked up at some of the Government Reserved Areas (GRA) within Kaduna metropolis, where they were employed as security guards.

He said they would be deported immediately to their home country and urged Nigerians to engage only legally permitted aliens for security jobs.

Yerima blamed the influx of illegal aliens into the country on the nation’s porous borders, urging that the borders should be fully equipped to checkmate the movement of illegal immigrants.

According to him, “the command of the NIS conducted mop up operations against illegal immigrants in the state. This time around, we conducted an operation in Kachia local government area on May 26, and we arrested 25 illegal immigrants.

“The next day, we also conducted an operation in the high brow areas of Kaduna North that is, Ungwan Rimi GRA, Malali GRA, Ungwan Dosa and Marafa where we arrested 59 suspects. Then at the toll gate, along Zaria road, we also arrested 17 suspects, and earlier on we arrested two suspects, so all in all we have 103 suspects.

My life in danger, Gov. Amaechi cries out

THE political whirlwind blowing the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, became more ferocious on Monday with the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party suspending him from the party.

The PDP said Amaechi would remain suspended until an 11-man panel set up to probe his “sins” submited its report. Chief Joe Gadzama (SAN), an Adamawa State indigene like the National Chairman of the party, Bamangar Tukur, chairs the investigative panel.

Coming in the wake of the controversial outcome of Friday’s election of Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Amaechi said he was being victimised by federal powers and that he feared for the safety of his life.

He asked the people of his state to pray for him not to fall into the hands of “desperate people at the federal level.”

Hulk Hogan seriously burns hand in radiator accident, shares gruesome photos

Wrestler Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, seriously burned his left hand on a radiator explosion on Sunday.

The 59-year-old former "Hogan Knows Best" star was rushed to a hospital after severely burning his left hand; later, Hogan tweeted pictures of the grisly injury, posting photos of his badly blistered digits with the captions "Ouch" and "Double Ouch."

WARNING: MORE GRAPHIC PICS

Bayelsa Police Recover Buried Arms

The police in Bayelsa State said on Monday that they had recovered 1,700 rounds of ammunition buried in the ground by suspected bandits at Kolouama 1 community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.

The police also said they recovered eight pump action rifles, five AK47 rifles and 19 magazines buried at the same location by the suspects.

Displaying the arms at the police command headquarters, Yenagoa, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tonye Ebitibituwa, said the arms and ammunition were unearthed in an abandoned building located in the community.

The CP said the operation that led the recovery of the arms was carried out by the police, the Nigerian Navy and the state security outfit codenamed Operation Doo-Akpo.

“These arms and ammunition were buried in the ground. The house was deserted. By digging up the ground, these arms and ammunition were found. We have eight pump action guns, five AK 47 rifles, 1,700 rounds of ammunition and 19 pump action guns,” he said.

Ebitibituwa added that the police would continue to mop up illegal arms in circulation to make the state peaceful.

CONFUSION: Brymo Is Still a Choc Boi – World PR Media, I have left Chocolate City - Brymo

Reacting to reports that Brymo has left Chocolate City, World PR Media refuted the news on twitter and has released a brief on behalf of Chocolate City.

” We can confirm that Brymo still has a valid contract with Choc City and we are certain our Artiste “Brymo” can confirm the same fact. We urge all reputable media houses to check facts with our establishment prior to releasing “Untrue” stories to the general public that rely on them for valuable Information”.

However, Brymo tweeted few minutes ago “It is true, I have left chocolate city”

Seems there is stress in the city; who do we believe?

World PR Media Says,

Brymo countered,

54 Pregnant Girls discovered in Lagos Public Schools

According to a recent statistics released by the Office of Youth and Social Development, 54 pregnant girls and 200 students on drugs have been uncovered in Lagos public secondary schools.

This unhealthy discovery showed that 54 pregnant girls were counselled by the school social services in the last one year out of the 378 schools visited.

Out of the 54 pregnant girl students counselled, 18 of them who were with serious depression were brought under supervision of the social welfare service.

The report also revealed that 154 cases of sexual assault were uncovered and the victims were counselled, while 27 of such affected students were placed under supervision. 91 victims of physical abuse were counselled, with 27 placed under supervision.

The department also counselled 102 students who absconded with 50 of such students placed under supervision. 

Africa Rapper No One, MI Abaga added a Bentley to his fleet

The recently unveiled Glo ambassador shared a picture of his new keys on instagram with the comment “God has been good…”

That’s what it takes to be a chairman.

Nollywood actress Ashionye shares lovely photos of her son

In the mood of children’s day celebration, sexy actress, Ashionye Ugboh-Raccah shared her son’s photo on her Instagram page with this comment ‘Happy Childrens day to the best boy in world. Love my baby boy Words can not describe how much I love you...Happy Childrens' day Ashioma’

NEW VIDEO: Victoria Kimani ft M.I – OYA

Coming from Chocolate City’s camp, Victoria Kimani released the audio and video of her second single “OYA” featuring MI on the same day.

Kimani is the first solo artist in Kenya to boast of a VEVO channel where “OYA” is premiered.

Here is the video.

Children’s Day Celebration: Photo of Rapper Sasha P as a Kid

Sasha shared the photo on her Instagram page with comment “Happy Children's day to me too”

The young shall grow!

Children’s Day Celebration: Nollywood Actress, Chika Ike Gives out Bags to School Children

Nollywood Actress and CEO of Fancy Nancy collections, Chika Ike took advantage of the Children’s Day Celebration to put a smile on the lips of students at the New Haven Primary School, Enugu.

The actress, through her Chika Ike Foundation (CIF) educated the kids on the importance of Education and gave out School Bags containing Books, Lunch Box and Mathematical sets.

At the end of her visit, the students and teachers were full of smiles and appreciation.

What a nice way to impact the society; we salute Chika Ike’s kind gestures.

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Couple Stab Each Other Over 'American Idol' Winner

Cops say 48-year-old Karen Elaine Harrelson and 57-year-old Gregory Stambaugh were watching the singing competition show last week at Stambaugh's York home when suddenly an argument erupted between the pair as to which contestant should win the title — fight over Candice Glover and Kree Harrison (the two finalists).

The argument reportedly escalated when Harrelson took a knife out and stabbed her boyfriend. Stambaugh stabbed the woman in response to the attack.

According to York Police, the dispute between the couple was over "American Idol" finalists Candice Glover and Kree Harrison.

After the knife fight came to an end, both boyfriend and girlfriend were arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

BBA Update: I won’t fall in love – Nigerian Contestant, Beverly

The subject of discussion was “will you fall in love with anyone in the house?” - Nigerian contestant, Beverly let loose of the reason as to why she would not do so in the house and to why she is lost trust in love.

“I was in a relationship with this guy and I was close to marrying, but I broke up with him just because after fighting with ma parents over him, and with my friends too; I found out that he had not a single feeling and neither did he love me at all so I had to break up with this guy,” she said.

“For this”, she added “after all that this guy did to me, every guy that I meet and seem to fall in love with or any one that tells me is in love with me; I can never take him serious because all I know is that you guy will be chasing something and on getting it then you are going to leave the morning after that.”

Serious issue right?

Joselyn Dumas Covers UK’s Edition of New African Woman Magazine, talks about Her ‘Fake Hips’

Ghanaian OAP and actress, Joselyn Canfor Dumas has graced the cover of New African Woman Magazine June/July issue-UK edition.

In the interview, the actress opens up on her ‘fake hips’, gives out weight loss tips and talks about her new talk show secrets.

Caverton Helicopters faults Reps' report, denies links with Rivers on aircraft

Caverton Helicopters yesterday faulted the House of Representatives' Committees on Justice and Aviation report that an 'agency relationship' exists between it and the controversial Rivers State owned aircraft N565RS.

The aviation company denied the existence of such a relationship and demanded concrete evidence from those who claim otherwise.

In its reaction on Sunday, Caverton Helicopters said it was surprising how the committees arrived at such weighty position and recommendation 'without an independent, forensic investigation and without any counter-veiling evidence other than the mere say-so of a party to a dispute.'

'We expected more rigour, more nuance, more balance, and greater restraint from such an august body,' added the statement signed by communication consultant to Caverton Helicopters, Mr. Waziri Adio.

Nigerian student gets 12 years’ jail, 10 strokes for drug possession

A 24-year-old Nigerian student who pleaded guilty to drug possession has claimed his involvement with bad company in Malaysia caused him to commit the offence.

Anadozie Temple Williams was arrested for possessing 996g cannabis, when Ops Tapis was carried out at Block G, Mentari Court, Jalan PJS 8/9, Sungai Way in Petaling Jaya at 4.20am on Aug 23, 2011.

The drugs were found wrapped in newspapers on the floor after Williams dropped the packet from his right hand while trying to flee.

Justice Noor Azian Shaari said Williams was lucky that the prosecution offered him an alternative charge of drug possession.

Medical workers may begin strike Thursday

FROM Thursday, all the federal medical facilities in the country may be shut down as crisis between the workers and Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu may take a new turn. The health workers, under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA), have continuously called on President Goodluck Jonathan to relieve the Minister of the burden of administering health matters in the country, saying the university don has demonstrated the lowest level of inefficiency ever seen in Nigeria’s history of health delivery.

Indeed, The Guardian learnt that their exclusion from boards might be seen by the unionists as a slight on them and in equal measure, they have resolved to use the strike action to force President Jonathan to remove Prof. Chukwu from office.