Wednesday 12 March 2014

Photos: Annie Idibia back in Lagos with Her SweetHeart Tuface

The Happy mother who has been in LA after the birth of her
daughter is back in Lagos and in the arms of her husband…
Beautiful Woman.

Photo: Message From Obafemi Martins Girlfriend/BabyMama To Haters

Abigail Barwuah posted this pic on her instagram and wrote
"Whom God has blessed no one can course. We will be
forever together…If you love it, I don't care, if you don't that
is ur f**king problem …Go and die…u enemies of progress."

Ah this is serious o

'Gang-Up Against PDP Will Fail' - Jonathan Assures Everyone

On Tuesday, March 11, President Goodluck Jonathan declared that the several gang-ups against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the opposition parties would fail, as they had always done in the past.

The President made this statement in Kaduna during what the party tagged "Unity Rally" for the North-West zone.

He underlined that since 1999, several political parties had always connived to work against the fortunes of the PDP during elections, but have serially failed, stressing that no amount of gang-up by the opposition could erode the electoral fortune of the party.

The President assured everyone that the gang-up would fail and we shouldn't be bothered about it.

In the same statement, Jonathan drew an allegory between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and combustible products. He declared that the APC was like an assemblage of inflammable chemicals.

His exact words: "I used to tell people that if you put oil in a container, then pour kerosene in that container, then pour sulphuric acid in that container, you bring petrol and pour in that container and then hydrochloric acid, what will come out of the container? It is a disaster!

"So the gang-up will fail. It is just as you mix acid and other things in a container. So don't be worried, it is not a new thing. They will continue to gang-up, but will fail."

The President also told the huge crowd at the Murtala Square, Kaduna, that PDP remains the most stable and democratic party which is working to develop Nigeria.

Via: Thisday / Naij

Paul Okoye to wed Anita Isama in Port Harcourt on March 22

Source has confirmed that the traditional wedding of Paul
Okoye and his fiancée Anita Isama will hold in Port
Harcourt on Saturday, March 22, 2014.

Paul and the Okoye family have already started the
distribution of elegantly designed invitation cards made by T|
W|S to guests.

The wedding will hold at the Aztech Arcum at 12 noon. The
invitation card also reveals that the traditional wedding will be
a Teal and Coral affair.

The couple got engaged in September 2013 after welcoming
their first child Andre four months earlier. There have been
rumours the Psquare twins will throw a combo wedding. But
insiders are now saying it's unlikely that will happen.

Via: Thenet

Breaking News: Nigeria’s New Defense Minister Gusau Quits

Nigeria's new Minister of Defense Aliyu Gusau has resigned due to pressure from the leaders of the Nigerian military.

It all started yesterday when the Nigerian military refused to have a joint meeting with the Minister of Defense and his deputy Musiliu Obanikoro.

More details soon...

Via: Sahara Reporters

Obasanjo Is Nigeria’s Worst Leader –uzor Kalu by

The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji
Kalu, on Tuesday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo
remained the worst leader Nigeria had had since its independence in 1960. Kalu spoke at an annual lecture
organised by the Department of Economics, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka. He presented the keynote address, entitled
'Youth Empowerment and Good Governance: Veritable
Tools for Economic Development'. The former Abia State
governor said the closure of Hallmark Bank, where he (Kalu)
had significant stake and Slok Air, were efforts deployed by
Obasanjo to deal with him. He said the former President's
action against Hallmark Bank and Slok Air slowed down the
employment opportunities he (Kalu) would have created for
Nigerians. Kalu, however, enjoined the federal and state
governments to initiate entrepreneurship programmes that
would help achieve economic development. The former
governor said to achieve meaningful development,
governments at all levels must empower the youths. He
observed that economic development was a major criterion
for national development. "If there is no economic stability
in the world, there will be no political stability," Kalu said.
He added, "Economic development can only be possible
when youth empowerment and good governance are firmly
rooted, and the true measure of good governance is the
ability of a government to realise people's human rights and
deliver sustainable and equitable development. "As long as
there is corruption, economic development may remain a
mirage. There is great need for all of us, especially the
government to work hard and work together to eliminate
poverty. "I urge the federal and state governments to make
good use of the potentials found in the economic departments
in our country because it is the department that should be the
centre of research for government at various levels."

4 Tips for Learning to Think Positively

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve everything they want in life? Almost everybody knows such a person. They are the people that have great jobs, wonderful homes, fantastic cars, gorgeous bodies, and seemingly perfect lovers. Such people are also very accomplished, intelligent and talented. Yet there are others who don't achieve much at all, even though they clearly have the same potential. Why are some people more successful than others? The answer to this question is pretty straightforward. Successful people succeed
because their general attitude to life is healthy and positive.

1. You Can
You'll be exactly who you think you are. Similarly failure
and success depend on what you think will happen. If you
tell yourself you're a failure, you'll probably be one. If
you tell yourself your objective is impossible, you're not
likely to achieve it. If you alter the way you think about
yourself and your abilities, your life will change. The
truth is that you can do anything, provided you believe
it. Nothing is impossible so long as you have faith and
determination about doing it. Good thoughts lead to
positive changes, and vice versa.

2. Internal Dialogue
Let's suppose that you're trying to get in shape for the
summer months, and you've invested in a gym
membership. The time comes to go to the gym, but you
feel tired. You begin to tell yourself that you're too
exhausted to go to the gym. This is a negative thought
because you can go to the gym, even if you're a little
tired. In order to get the motivation to go to the gym,
you'll need to think positively in order to force yourself
into going. For instance you could tell yourself that you
can still go to the gym, even if it's just for twenty
minutes. After all, it will be good for your physical and
emotional health.

3. Change the World
The great thing about thinking positively is that it's
infectious. If you think positive and encouraging thoughts,
you'll inspire the people around you. Think about
someone you know who happens to be a very positive
individual. Do they make you want to be a better person?
When you're around someone who is positive and filled
with joy, some of their happy energy is transferred to
you. Similarly someone who is negative can drag you
down with them, so that you'd rather not spend time in
their company. By having a positive mental attitude, you
can spread good energy to others and change the world
for the better.

4. Ignoring Negatives
There will always be someone to tell you that you can't
accomplish something. Imagine, for example, that you tell
a relative you're hoping to go to a prestigious college.
Your relative then responds by saying you don't have the
required intelligence to go there. If you listen to this kind
of negativity, it will stop you thinking positive thoughts.

Hence when someone tells you that you cannot
accomplish something, you should completely ignore their
words. Cynics don't believe in themselves. Nor do they
believe that anyone else has what it takes. The best way to
handle the cynic is to prove them wrong. Only you can
decide who you are going to be, or what you'll do in life.

If you want to accomplish something, there's always a
way of doing it.

Via: Amerikanki

7 Negative Thoughts about Yourself that You Need to Overcome

Are you aware of any of your negative thoughts about
yourself? Every person in the world must never think negative
thoughts about themselves. It's good to emphasize your flaws
in order to fix them, but never focus on the negative. It's very
unhealthy and can lead to low self-esteem and even
depression. If you want to be happier, check out 7 negative
thoughts about yourself that you must overcome.

1. I hate myself
No matter what, never say that you hate yourself! Hate is a
strong and terrible word that you must avoid using. Sure,
there are traits that you wish you didn't have, but there is no
reason to hate yourself over them, especially if it's something
that you cannot change. You should never be ashamed of who
you're!
2. I'm not good enough
If you think you are not smart or talented or beautiful enough,
you need to ask yourself why you are feeling that way. If your
friends or family are telling you these awful things, don't
believe them! Surround yourself with people who make you
feel good about yourself and avoid those who make you feel
bad about yourself! They just envy you and they don't
deserve your time and attention! If the magazines and TV
shows are the cause of your pain, you need to realize that the
media dramatizes the importance of appearances and all those
pictures are just photoshopped!

3. You are alone in life
Stop thinking that nobody cares about you. There are more
people who care about you than you may think. Even if you
have not been getting along with your friends or family for a
while, they still love you. Never think that you are alone,
because there are so many people around you who really care.
Just look around!

4. I deserve it
We often say it when something terrible happens to us, but
it's a huge mistake. Never blame yourself if something bad
happens to you! It's unhealthy to think that you deserve it.
Although some problems are impossible to stop, others can be
avoided. No matter what you have done in the past, you are a
great person and you don't deserve that pain. You deserve to
be happy!

5. I will never do it
It may sound like a cliché, but you can do anything you put
your mind to. If you have goals, try your hardest to achieve
them. Don't be afraid of rejection or failure. Tell yourself that
you can do it and stay positive.

6. I'm the worst person in the world
After having a fight with your parents or cheating on your
partner, it can be hard to recover emotionally. Whatever you
did wrong, remember that it is in the past. You cannot change
the past, so stop blaming yourself! If it's not possible to fix
your mistakes, at least learn from them. Everybody has done
wrong things, but that doesn't make them a bad person. We
cannot live without making any mistake, so don't dwell on
yours and focus on your future.

7. He would reject me, because I'm not beautiful enough
You think that that nice guy would reject you. Why do you
think so? Are you not beautiful enough? Oh, ladies, please
stop thinking in this way! If he is just into girls that look like
supermodels, he doesn't deserve even two seconds of your
time! You need to find a new, more serious guy. There is no
reason to think that every guy would definitely reject you.
Flash him your lovely smile, show him your great personality,
and see what happens. And never think that your crush is
much better than you. You're more beautiful than you think!

Once you overcome these negative thoughts about yourself,
you will be much happier. Really, ladies, there is no reason to
focus on your weak points when it only causes you pain. Love
yourself and be happy! Now let me know, what do you like
about yourself?

Via: Amerikanki

7 Helpful Tips on How to Manage Jealousy

If you want to build a relationship with someone you love, sooner or later you'll have to deal with jealousy.
Sometimes you can even be happy to see that your partner is jealous, because that means he loves you very much and he doesn't want to share you with someone else.
Perhaps you are an extremely jealous person. Then you should certainly find efficient ways to settle down and manage your emotions. Otherwise your jealousy will only damage your relationship. That's why you need to be reasonable and wise. The tips below will help you to cope with your excessive jealousy.

1. You Should Be Reasonable
First of all, a person who is always jealous should try to
clear up if there are any reasons for such behavior.
Consider all the things that spark your jealousy. Maybe
they are not worth being paid much attention to. You need
some time to understand what the problem is. It may take
you from a few hours to several days. Having discovered
that your jealousy is not reasonable, you should note it
down in order to recollect it next time when you can't
control your feelings.

2. Trust Your Man
Surely, you would be nervous and angry to see another
girl flirting with your guy. I should say it is really an
unpleasant situation. Some girls can be too active and
even chase your boyfriend insistently. Though, that is not
a reason for you to get upset. Try to focus on the positive
side of this problem. It is great that your man attracts
attention of others. Aren't you happy to realize that you
have a handsome and attractive guy? Bear in mind that
just your trust will help you to build a strong and lasting
relationship. It's impossible to control your man all the
time, so you should keep calm and trust him.

3. Identify Insecurities
In most cases our jealousy starts from insecurities. If you
think that those women who surround your partner, either
his colleagues or his friends, are more beautiful and
slimmer than you, then the feeling of jealousy will drive
you crazy. Whenever you feel jealous of some girl who is
near your man, you should find out insecurities and
concentrate on your strong points that make you a unique
person. I would advise you to be more confident about
yourself and never let your emotions prevail over
common sense.

4. Forget the Past
When it comes to relationships with men, our previous
experience may be useful for us, even if it was unpleasant
and we have only bad memories about it. We should take
into consideration certain mistakes that were made and
not to repeat them in future. Nevertheless, when you meet
with a new man and you really love him, you shouldn't
let your past influence your relationship with him. For
example, if your ex has cheated on you, don't be obsessed
with thoughts that a new boyfriend can do the same.
Actually, all people are different and not everyone
behaves badly. The best way to be happy with your man
is to let go of the past and enjoy what you have now.

5. Spend More Time Together
There are lots of couples that can't spend much time
together due to some circumstances. For instance, you
may work away, study in another city or simply you have
a job that requires a lot of time. Being unable to see each
other often, young people start arguing. Usually jealousy
is the main reason of their misunderstanding. In spite of
all the work you have to do, try to spend more time with
your sweetheart and appreciate every moment of your
love and happiness. Undoubtedly, it will improve your
relationship.

6. Ditch Social Media
Maybe it sounds a bit strange but for most people social
media is the major source of jealousy. I have plenty of
friends who always suspect their partners of
communicating with others through social media. To
avoid numerous problems and quarrels you'd better ditch
social networks. By doing this you will definitely
strengthen your relationship with the one you love. After
all, there is a wide range of other ways to keep in touch
with your friends and relatives.

7. Clarify the Situation
Stressful situations and misunderstanding are an
indispensable part of every couple's relationship. The
point is how often these situations happen. If you
frequently see that your guy behaves oddly and you can
notice clear signs of cheating, it is necessary to discuss
the problem with your partner and clear up its reasons.
Possibly, there is no need for you to worry about his
behavior and you will come to a common agreement.
Clarifying the situation is a wonderful way to stop your
jealousy.

In conclusion I would like to say that jealousy is one of
those factors that can ruin your relationship, especially if
this feeling is uncontrolled. Thus, you should learn to
manage your emotions and feelings. Remember that you
should be patient and think thoroughly before you start
arguing with your man. Are you a jealous person? Do you
often have quarrels with your partner because of
jealousy? How do you usually cope with the problem?

Via: Amerikanki

9 Ways to Get Your Children to Exercise

Are you looking for really effective ways to get your children
to exercise? We live in the fast-paced world and as a mother
of a small child myself I always think about how to keep my
little one active. We need to be creative at times, but it's all
about keeping our kids happy and healthy, right?! Take a look
at some ways to get your children be active.

1. Gardening and yard work
Sometimes you can think there is no way to get your pre-teen/
teen to garden. Usually the younger ones are all in. How do I
know? My 3 year old child jumps when she has the chance
and is always deep in some good ole dirt! As for the older
ones, cutting the lawn (with a push mower of course), raking
leaves, or trimming tree branches are something they usually
can do. In such a way they will be using muscles they didn't
even know they had.

2. Field day games
Organize a field day competition in the back yard and ask
your kids invite their friends and have a kind of a friendly
competition. It can consist of different kinds of exercises
including short races, free throw contest, the long jump, pull
up contest, sit up contest, and push up contest. You can also
challenge your children to push themselves physically and at
the end of the competitions reward them with sporting
equipment, certificates, or even money!

3. Stay active
Another way to get your children to be active is to stay active
yourself. As parents, we must show the example for our
children every single day, and when you think they aren't
watching, you better think that they are. All children (more
often younger ones) repeat everything that their parents are
doing. We are the first example for our children, that's why
try not to let them down. Let your children see you active and
exercise. Try not to work out at the gym. Do it at home with
your kids. You can purchase a set of light-weight dumbbells
and teach them proper form with tricep extensions, bicep curls
and shoulder presses. Try and be that fitness role model for
your kids.

4. Exercise for gamers
Are your children avid gamers? If they are, get them excited
about being active using their favorite tool! Xbox 360 Just
Dance or Nintendo Wii Fit are just two options of exercise
based video games. Your children won't only get in some
exercise, but also have fun with this too. And actually no one
said that video games were just for kids?! You can join them
for some gaming fun!

5. Go for a hike
One of the best ways to get your kids to exercise is to go for a
hike. In such a way they will be into nature and outdoors.
Hunting for a scavenger is a nice way to make it a little more
interesting and encourage your children to pay attention to
their surroundings and enjoy nature. Taking a hike is one of
the best way for your kids to be active.

6. Enjoy the great outdoors
If the sun is shining and the weather is wonderful, take an
advantage for playtime outside. Remember your good old
days of riding bikes, hide-n-seek, red light-green light,
kickball, playing tag, and climbing trees. Give an example to
your children how to be active and have fun! Everyone is
extremely happy and enjoys outdoors' activities.

7. Walking or riding
If you live close to the grocery store, the library, or your
child's school, why not walk there instead of riding or
driving? There is nothing more enjoyable than a pleasant
walk! I like walking with my kid, because I know she is
active and healthy!

8. Dance, dance, dance
It's a good idea to enroll your children to a dance class. Dance
classes are perfect for children who are a little more artsy or
for those that just enjoy dancing. Going to a ballet, hip-hop
class, or ballroom dance class will get your children exercise
for at least an hour 1-2 times a week. Some other benefits of
dancing are positive socializing, boosted confidence,
improved posture, and, besides, it reduces stress. So get your
dance on!

9. Join a team
Team sports are an awesome opportunity to get your kids
socializing as well as exercising. When my kid is
competitively active among peers, she is also encouraged to
stay consistent and lead an active lifestyle. It's necessary to
hone in on some of the skills that your children have mastered
to make the best selection of sport for your children to join.

Now you have a few fun ways to get your children exercising
and moving. How do you think which of these ways your kids
will like best?

Via: Amerikanki

9 Great Qualities of a Perfect Mother

Children are the most precious achievements in our life. They
make our life meaningful and happy. No matter how old your
child is, you should always take care of them in a proper way.
If you really want to succeed in your life as a mother you
should be aware of some important qualities which are
desirable to possess. I think it's not a secret that our children
are our own reflections. The personality of our children
depends on our love, treatment and care. That's why you
should keep in mind the qualities of a perfect mother.

1. Caring
The most important rule that you should remember to become
a great mother is everlasting care for your child. It is
necessary that a kid should constantly feel his mother's
attention and care. For this reason you must always be a
careful mother. Nowadays it can become quite difficult to
raise children due to our full-time jobs and busy life. Still we
should try to spend more time with our children and make
them feel valuable and important parts of our life. That is
really easy. Just take your kid to the park on the weekend,
cook a tasty breakfast, read a fairy tale before sleeping. You
will see that all your attempts will be greatly awarded.

2. Make a fun
If you want to be on the same wavelength with your child
don't forget to make fun with them. Children usually
appreciate adults being fun. That's why you should wake up a
child in yourself. Simply enjoy time with your kid. The result
will be obvious. Parents must always know what are the
hobbies and preferences of their children. Spend more time
doing common and interesting things with your siblings.

3. Learn to listen to your child
Sometimes adults think their children don't need much
communication with them. As a result parents neglect child's
desire to talk more. But communication with parents takes a
great part in the development of a child's personality. A
mother should be the one with whom a kid can speak, get
advice from. Make your children feel comfortable with you!
Try to listen to your child's needs and desires. In such case
you will become a part of their life.

4. Affectionate
Certainly the best way to become a great mother is to build
strong relationships with your children. The most significant
point in those relationships should be mutual understanding.
You can reach it only through endless love, attention and
affection to your child. If you notice that your kid behaves
badly try to pay more attention to them. Maybe that is the
reason.

5. Role Model
Surely children try to follow their parents' behaviors and
lifestyles, from hobbies to clothes and hairstyles. That's why
we should be careful about our own behaviors and remember
that we are role models for our children. If you feel there are
some problems you can read special books for parents. You
can find there helpful advice on how to be a good role model
for a child. Keep in mind that children absorb all our
behaviors and doings so easily even if they are wrong. We
should inspire our kids throughout their life. They need our
support to stay strong and happy.

6. Don't be overbearing
It can happen sometimes that trying to give much love and
attention to your child you become overbearing. Try to avoid
this. My advice is to keep some distance from your child. For
example, there are mothers who can surround their children
with too much care and affection. They can come to the
school every day, bring lunch to a child. That is wrong.
Remember that children need some privacy. If you deprive
them of that privacy they can behave hostile. Children can't
grow up as good personalities if they lack independence.

7. Accepting
When you try to build relationships with your child there is
always place for disagreement. The best recommendation for
mothers in such situations is to be accepting. Even if you see
that your child is wrong don't make them guilty at every
possible opportunity. One point you should be aware of is a
generation gap between parents and children. That can be one
of the reasons of your misunderstanding. Try to understand
that children see the life and environment differently from
you. If you constantly tell your child about their faults and
misbehavior you will inspire them for rebellion. Things will
become more complicated.

8. Relatable
Another good quality which you should have to become a
perfect mother is being relatable. The ability to listen to a
child and give him a useful advice is appreciated greatly. But
you should remember that while giving advice to your kid try
to take into consideration their likes and preferences. Don't
make them what you want from them. See the problem
through your child's eyes.

9. Rule-Setter
Certainly we should spend an enormous amount of time with
our kids and be engaged in their lives and interests, but being
authoritative is of a great importance. There should be a clear
distinction between friends and parents. It doesn't mean that
you can't be a friend to your child, but surely they must
respect you and listen to your rules and desires. To make good
relationships with your kid you are sure to set some rules and
keep them.

So you can see that to become a great and perfect mother you
should work very hard. It requires your patience and wisdom.
I hope that these recommendations which were listed above
will help you to be a successful mother. If you have any other
important qualities or advice for parents feel free to tell us.

Via: Amerikanki

7 Useful Habits You Should Teach Your Children

I'm sure you want to teach your children a lot of good habits, but what is the best way to do it? One of the best ways to do it is certainly to be a role model for your kids.
Children can learn almost from everything they see and it
is very important to show them a good pattern to follow.
Sometimes it may not work, but mainly children learn
from what their parents do. So be very careful with what
you do and make sure you teach your kids the following
important habits.

1. Manners
The first thing you need to teach your kids is the good
manners. Look around you and you will see that not only
do kids lack manners today, but grownups as well. And
it's actually where the problem is. Children are absorbing
information from wherever they can, so you need to show
good manners for them to learn. Never forget to use
"please" and "thank you", no matter what. And you will
see your children a polite grownups one day.

2. Kindness
I used to tell my kids that everyone should be treated with
kindness. But if I speak badly about people I do not like,
it won't teach my children kindness. So I let them see that
we may not like some people, but nevertheless we are to
behave kindly to them. Because it is the way we want be
treated.

3. Hygiene
Most of the parents know how difficult it is to teach
children hygiene. So you must be ready as it will take a
lot of time to show you kids that it is important to brush
their teeth and have a shower. You will need to let them
know the necessity of combing hair, washing face and
when you succeed, hygiene will become part of their daily
routine.

4. Healthy food
Nowadays, we have a lot of problems with children's
health, and one of them is obesity. Sure, you want your
kids to be healthy, which is why you need to create
healthy eating habits for them. You can do it by showing
them you eat only healthy foods. Make sure you eat
natural food instead of chips and hamburgers. It doesn't
mean that you will never eat them again, but make you
kids understand that treat is something than do not
happens often. Just choose your food well and your kids
will follow you.

5. Sport
If you don't like to exercise, don't expect your children to
go in for sport. I can give you a bit of advice – do it
together. Thus, you will spend more time with your
children and will be able to show them healthy way of
life. Isn't it great? You can play active games with your
kids, such as basketball or football or just do some
routine exercises together. Don't make them do it, just let
them watch, and I bet they will join you. It will help you
to keep fit as well as model healthy habit to your kids.

6. Compassion
Every human needs to know that someone cares about
him. Teaching you kids to be compassionate will help
them through their lives. Children need to be understood
and in this way they will learn to understand others,
understand their necessities and actions. Talk to your
children, ask them what they feelings are, and ask them to
see things from other people's point of view. If you are
able to show them compassion, they will never pass by
someone in need and they will be loved in return.

7. Responsibility
One more important thing to teach your kids is responsibility. If you want your children to take responsibility for their actions, you need to "start low, go slow". For example, if you want them to be responsible for their own dirty dishes and dirty laundry, you need to care about your own dishes and laundry. The same thing goes about work. Before demanding for the homework to be done, make sure you don't forget about your work obligations. A good example is everything you need to make things done.

So now that you know about importance of modeling for
your kids, do you think your behavior is a good model for
them? Or, perhaps, you need to change or add something
to it?

Via: Amerikanki

Tuesday 11 March 2014

Boko Haram Invades Adamawa, 7 Policemen Feared Dead

Seven policemen were feared killed in Adamawa State by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists, who attacked a police station, a court, a primary school and three churches in Fota village, Lala District of Gombi Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the insurgents attacked the area on Saturday at about 9 pm, shooting sporadically from various directions, during which three villagers were killed. They were said to have operated for several hours unchallenged.

An eyewitness said: "When they arrived Fota at about 9pm on Saturday, they headed straight to the police station and set it ablaze. Thereafter they torched the Area Court building and a block of classrooms at Fota Primary School."

The source suspected that the invaders were those chased from Sambista forest in Borno State by the military.

"They must be members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect fleeing from Sambista forest as a result of the military operations recently," he explained.

According to him, the fleeing insurgents had also attacked a wedding ceremony in a nearby village of Bisir and during a shooting spree, killed three residents.

The source, who said the incident occurred in the night, said that the suspected sect members in their dozens, opened fire on the policemen in a local police station in the town, killing seven policemen, attacked three churches, a pastor's house, store and later razed down a local court.

"It was in the night hours, while we were busy at a wedding ceremony , at about 10pm, the gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram struck. They first attacked the police station killing seven policemen instantly, including a Mobile policemen deployed to the area," he said.

"They later set ablaze a court and three big churches .Not only that, they looted and burnt down a church's food store.The gunmen drove in dozens on bikes and other vehicles , chanting 'Allahu Akbar,' many times before fleeing."

Sources also indicated that the policemen that were killed had earlier engaged the attackers in a gun duel that lasted almost 30 minutes.

Monday 10 March 2014

BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff Relocates To North-East To Fight Boko Haram

Fresh reports provide that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen, Kenneth Minimah, has relocated to the North-East to personally take the war against Boko Haram insurgents under control.

According to reports, this decision followed the series of bloody attacks in the zone.

Minimah is said to be already collaborating with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Olusola Amosu, whose men provide air support for the Special Forces drawn from the Army, the Nigerian Navy, and others.

During this session, in the course of which the committee came up with the decision that the COAS should move to the the North-East, the army was also instructed to change strategy on possible new ways of fighting insurgency in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states by mobilising all available military resources for the purpose.

The statement read in part, "The Senate Committee on Defence and Army condemned the atrocity being unleashed by Boko Haram elements on innocent citizens and in particular the massacre of students of the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in Yobe State.

It would be recalled that in the recent month the Northeastern states of the country have faced numerous uprecedented atrocities committed by suspected Boko Haram sect members, in particular - the deadly attack on Yobe school, claiming lives of 59 children.

Via: Punch