SUDANESE WOMAN FACING DEATH ROW TO BE FREED.

The Sudanese woman sentenced to death by hanging in Sudan for apostasy(abandoning the Islamic faith) is set to be freed in the coming days, this was made known by the foreign ministry in Sudan.

According to BBC, Abdullahi Alzareg, an under-secretary at the foreign ministry, said Sudan guaranteed religious freedom and was committed to protecting the woman.

Khartoum has been facing international condemnation over the death sentence.

Merriam gave birth to her baby in prison last Tuesday while in chains.(Read here)

BIAFRIANS COMMEMORATE MAY 30TH, DEMANDS BIAFRA REPUBLIC

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) yesterday the 30th of May commemorated the Biafrian day, which is the day the Late Igbo Leader Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu declared Biafra in 1967. The Commemoration which took place in Owerri, the Imo State capital had the presence of thousands of Biafra believers, the MASSOB leader Chief Ralph Uwazurike and two representatatives from the UK where the group demanded six new republics in the country, including Biafra Republic.

According to the Sunnews, the MASSOB leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike clad in the navy blue Biafran uniform with the other members of his group urged the Federal Government to do the will of God and let their people go.
Uwazuruike who addressed the large followers of the group with two representatives of MASSOB in the United Kingdom, Mrs Francese Joseph and Tina Joseph said May 30 was a turning point in the life of every Igbo man.
“It is the watershed in the history of the geographical expression called Nigeria. It is the aftermath of the mistake of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates by Lord Lugard.
“It is the reflection of the deep-rooted hatred among the major ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. It exposes the irreconcilable disdain existing between Islam and Christianity. It is all about a failed state called Nigeria,” Uwazuruike said.
He pointed out that 47 years after Ojukwu declared the Republic of Biafra, the reasons that informed his decision are still evident in the country.
“The reality of May 30 can no longer be hidden, but the Abuja politicians and contractors are not deterred. They believe in the elusive one Nigeria, the one Nigeria that is their cash cow. The one Nigeria that is their source of corruption and impunity. The one Nigeria that is their instrument for inequality. The one Nigeria that is shielding them from all sorts of evils,” the MASSOB leader said.
Uwazuruike lamented that it was disturbing that it was the common man who bears the brunt of the evil perpetrated by the Abuja politicians and contractors, who he said God has hardened their hearts like Pharaoh of Egypt.
He said: “The exercise was not done with clean hands. It failed to receive the blessing of God. That is why Nigeria remains a crawling baby after 50 years. The anger of God is on Nigeria. There is too much blood in Nigeria. The blood of the common man is used to sustain the evil called Nigeria. Insecurity in Nigeria can never abate. It is the sign of the anger of God,” Uwazuruike declared. Continue to see more pictures.....

"I DIDN'T MARRY HER AND SAID WE SHOULD START CHRIST EMBASSY" PASTOR CHRIS DIVORCES HIS WIFE

Firstly, i don't like rumors neither do i gossip but the news trending suggests that the stylish and famous couple of Believers Love world (Christ Embassy), may have either separated or divorced(don't know how true).

Members of Christ Embassy in UK where Pastor Anita pastors suspects something may have gone wrong when they stopped seeing her in church since Nov 2013 till this time. 

They have also taken the matter more serious by opening a Facebook page titled "where is Rev. Anita Oyakhilome" you can check it out.
As the church continued to pry into the private affair, Pastor Chris decided to make a statement on the matter; he admonished his members by saying they don't need to air their views on their Family matter and that he had started pastoring the church before he married pastor Anita. Read a summary of the speech below; continue

EMIR ATTACKED BY THE BOKO HARAM SECT DIES

Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta

Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza

Earlier today, there was a report on the abduction of two emirs of Borno state
by the boko haram sect, Emir of Gwoza and Emir of Uba respectively today(pictured above) Read the story here.

Reports coming say, one of the Emir is Dead. Emir of Gwoza was said to have died of heart attack while running into the bush after the armed men had fired shots at their vehicle forcing them to stop.

According to DailyTrust, "Already, arrangement is being made to bring his corpse to Gwoza from Shafa. His corpse was found in the bush,” a source said.

The emir of Uba, who is said to be younger had escaped while many of the people in their entourage have been reportedly abducted by the attackers.
It was gathered that most of the vehicles in the convoy have been set ablaze.

SUDANESE WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING SHOWS BABY BORN IN PRISON

Mr Wani and his new baby

Mr Wani, the husband of the Sudanese woman, Mrs Ibrahim who was sentenced to death last month has been allowed to see his daughter after officials denied him the chance of seeing his baby. 

The Father expressed immense Joy at the sight of his baby alongside bitterness over the wife's continued stay in the Sudanese prison which is said to be over crowded. Mr Wani explained that the wife had her legs chained while she delivered their baby. See his words:

"They kept a chain on her legs," he said. "She is very unhappy about that.""It was very wonderful to see my baby daughter – I am so happy," he said."The baby is very beautiful."

BREAKING NEWS: BOKO HARAM KIDNAPS TWO PROMINENT EMIRS IN BORNO STATE

According to Premium Times, members of the boko haram sect have kidnapped two First Class traditional Emirs of Borno State, the Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza and the Emir of Gwoza, Idrisa Timta.

The security officials who spoke to news men said, the Emirs were taken at gun point by 10:00am this morning on their way to Gombe to attend the funeral of the Emir of Gombe who died last Tuesday in London.

The Borno state is yet to issue a statement on the attack.

PRESIDENT JONATHAN OFFERS AMNESTY TO BOKO HARAM

In a bid to solve the menace created by the boko Haram sect Mr president has offered the boko haram members Amnesty if only they will lay down their weapons. This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of Youth Development , Mr Boni Haruna while speaking in a programme to mark the Democracy day tagged ‘A day with young leaders of Nigeria.’ Mr Haruna said,

"President Goodluck Jonathan has also declared amnesty for members of the Boko Haram sect. Series of integration programmes have been lined up for the members of the sect who would surrender their arms and embrace peace. Let me use this opportunity on behalf of the Federal Government, to call on the members of the Boko Haram sect to embrace the government’s gesture and key into the amnesty programme " he said.

Should the Boko haram Sect be offered amnesty? share your thoughts.

PROPHET T.B. JOSHUA GETS A MILLION LIKES ON "FACEBOOK"

The Famous Nigerian pastor of the Synagogue church Prophet T.B. Joshua, has Joined other elites in the world to get over a million likes on the popular social network "Facebook". He Commemorated the feat by offering special prayers for his followers,people were shown allover the world as they prayed along with the Prophet through his TV station, Emmanuel TV. He prayed thus:

"Lord, give me the courage to hope and not give up,'Joshua led his fans in prayer. 'Give me the strength to praise You and not complain. Give me the endurance to press on when I feel like giving up, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ!"

T.B. Joshua's YouTube channel is also known as one of the fastest growing video website with over 60,000 subscribers.

KEFEE COLLAPSES IN AIRPLANE, PILOT MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING

The Gospel Musician Irikefe Obarike popularly known as Kefee collapsed in an air flight on her way to Chicago, early this Thursday morning. 

The Kokorko crooner who is said to be in her first trimester got all the passengers worried when he collapsed. The pilot made an emergency landing in Los Angeles, where she is currently receiving treatment.

MALCOLM GLAZIER, MANCHESTER UNITED CLUB OWNER DIES @ 85

The Billionaire and the Football club owner of Manchester United Malcolm Glazier has passed on. The Billionaire bought Manchester United in 2005 for 790 Million Pounds. 

After Taking Over the club in 2005, he went ahead to win 5 Premiere league titles and a Champions League. 

The American business man died at the age of 85, he left behind a wife, 6 children and 14 grandchildren.

PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S DEMOCRACY DAY SPEECH.

Happy Democracy Day everyone, this is the Speech by Mr president today...


1. Fellow Nigerians, I greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our beloved country.


2. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and handed over to a democratically-elected government, marking the true beginning of a government of the people, by the people, for the people.”

3. Although I have ordered a low-key commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day in deference to the current mood of the nation, there can be no doubt that the past 15 years, the longest period of sustained democratic governance in our country, have been a blessing to us, as a people.

4. As we commemorate 15 years of our Fourth Republic today therefore, I believe that it is fitting that we pay tribute once again to all those who played a part in restoring our nation to the true path of democratic governance, built on the foundations of rule of law and freedom of expression.

5. As a result of our collective efforts since 1999, democratic governance is now entrenched in our nation and institutions. I wholeheartedly believe that our people are the better for it. The scope of fundamental rights and liberties enjoyed by our people over the past 15 years has been expanded beyond measure.


6. On my watch, we have witnessed high national economic growth rates, steady improvements and expansion of national infrastructure including airports and roads, the restoration of rail transportation, the efficient implementation of a roadmap for improved power supply, a revolutionary approach to agricultural production, as well as advances in education, sports, youth development, healthcare delivery, housing, water supply and other social services. Continue

RENOWNED POET, CIVIL RIGHT ACTIVIST, MAYA ANGELOU DIES AT 86

Dr Maya Angelou, the Award-winning author, renowned poet and civil rights activist is dead. Dr Maya who has been battling an undisclosed ailment, was found dead this morning by her caretaker. Mayor Allen Jones confirmed Angelou's death to Fox News today.

Maya Angelou, was one of the most influential voices in her time, she is a celebrated poet, novelist, educator, producer, actress, filmmaker and civil rights activist . Dr Maya's first book, her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," made her one of the first African-American to write a best seller. In 1998, She directed the movie "Down in the Delta". She was also chosen to read at President Bill Clinton's first inauguration in 1993. She wrote and read an original composition, "On the Pulse of Morning," which also became a million-seller.

She has received over 50 honorary degrees and was Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.

Dr Maya was 86 years old at the time of her death.

Dr Maya in her Youth

CHIBOK ABDUCTION: FOUR MORE GIRLS ESCAPE FROM BOKO HARAM

According to the Punch Newspaper four more girls who were kidnapped by the boko haram sect have escaped. The Chairman of the Chibok local government announced this yesterday in Abuja at organised by the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) to draft response plan for the abducted girls. Mr Lawan, who was represented by the Director for Personnel and Management, Mr. Musa Elijah, said;

“Latest report reaching us is that instead of 53, those that have escaped are now 57 and those remaining are 164 and not 168 as before. This is out of the 221 girls that were abducted.”

 

More details later....

WIFE OF JUSTICE KUTIGI IS DEAD, CONFAB ADJOURNS MEETING

The wife of Justice Idris Kutigi the Chairman of the on-going National Conference , Mariama Kutugi is dead . She died in the early hours of this morning at the National Hospital in Abuja of an undisclosed illness.

Following the demise of her death, the National Conference has adjourned the sitting of the delegates till monday, 2nd June.

Mrs. Kutigi would be buried by 11.00am today at the Gudu Cemetery according to the Islamic rites. May her Soul Rest in Peace.

"I CANNOT GIVE YOUR LETTER TO BOKO HARAM" SAYS DAME PATIENCE

Yesterday, during the 2014 children celebration at the banquet hall some Nigerian children who paid a courtesy visit to First Lady Patience Jonathan seized the opportunity to hand her letters they wrote to Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau protesting the abduction of the Chibok girls and asked the First Lady to pass the letter to him. 

Patience Jonathan received the letter but  told the children that she doesn't know who Shekau is but would give their letters to the Chief of Defence Staff who would help deliver it .

"Let me thank the children that gave me letter to give Boko Haram. Well, I have received your letter, but I’m not the one to give it to Boko Haram because I don’t know Boko Haram and I have never seen Boko Haram. But I will give it to NSA or Chief of Defence Staff who will submit your letter accordingly. To my children parliament, thank you for your letter. Thank you for your deliberation. I have received what you gave to me. I will make sure I pass it to the president because it is addressed to him and the other one is addressed to Boko Haram. That is why the two are different.” she said

Dame Patience also asked the children and Nigerians  to desist from abusing and insulting the president, saying that God made him the head of the country. She made illustrations from the Bible. keep reading after the cut...

HOW TO IDENTIFY A SUCIDE BOMBER PART 1

In this era of suicide bombing attacks, it is penitent for every Nigeria to be able to spot one if you ever find them in your midst. In as much as there is no specific profile to a suicide bomber but there are general signs which can enable the general public recognize one. 

The PRO of the police force, Frank Mba, stated below ways we can identify a suicide bomber.(PART 1)

Characteristics of a potential suicide bomber
There is no specific profile for anyone who engages himself in suicide bombing. A suicide bomber can come from nearly every cultural background, religion, race, creed or gender. However, the following are common characteristics of a potential suicide bomber.


Through his behaviour
• He behaves in a way similar to someone with no future.

• His mental state could present clues – his eyes are secretive, he makes obvious attempt to avoid eye
contact with the people he perceived to be his enemies and always looking at every possible exit.

• Mumbling prayers – may be fervently praying to himself, showing the impression of whispering to someone else.

• He shows no response to any authoritative voice, command or instruction.

NIGERIAN JOURNALIST WITH ACCESS TO BOKO HARAM RETURNS HOME TO NEGOTIATE WITH BOKO HARAM

Ahmad Salkida (pictured above), is the only Nigerian journalist who has access to the deadly sect boko haram. Ahmad is known to have previously worked for Daily Trust and Premium Times and reported extensively and indepthly on the Boko Haram sect which caused security agencies to label him an affiliate to the sect. He(Ahmad) fled Nigeria to Dubai 2 years ago after being accused of being a Boko Haram sympathizer. Ahmad said he fled after 'his life and that of his family became endangered' after security agencies began to mistake his in-depth reporting on the terrorist group as evidence of his closeness to them. He went underground for several weeks before finally fleeing Nigeria. Salkida had turned down Boko Haram's many requests for him to publish exclusive interviews and materials for them.
According to new reports, the Nigerian government flew him back home a few weeks ago to negotiate with Boko Haram on their behalf, since he's the only civilian who has allegedly seen Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau and come out alive. He reportedly came back home after the Nigerian government assured him that he will not be arrested. Continue to see his tweets below....

CHIBOK ABDUCTION: MISSING GIRLS HAVE BEEN FOUND SAYS CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

The Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff has given  an indication that the missing Chibok girls, abducted by the dreaded terrorist sect Boko haram in Borno over a month ago have been sighted in an undisclosed location.
Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh did so when when he told some protesters at the Defense Headquarters in Abuja, that the military was, however, not using force to rescue the kidnapped girls.
He said that the military had information on the location of the girls but would tread softly to get the students out. See the words in part....

“If we go with force, what will happen, they will kill them. Nobody should come and say the Nigerian military does not know what it is doing.“We know what we are doing; we can’t go and kill our girls in the name of trying to get them back”, he said.

THE VICTIM OF CUSTOM OFFICER'S ATTACK DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL

Tope Fadipe, the lady who was attacked with acid by a Nigerian Customs Officer in Badagry area has been discharged from the General Hospital in Badagry, Sahara Reporters reports. (Read here)

Tope was admitted at the hospital on May 9th following the attack by Chief Superintendent of Customs F.C. Nwaeze, who accused her of failing to remit N50,000 in stock sales to his wife, an
allegation Tope denied but was still punished for it. The acid caused the victim grievous bodily harm.

Her attacker is currently being held at the Police State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti in Yaba, Lagos.

Mr. Nwaeze reportedly got his boys at the Badagry Customs unit to torture her. Although she said they were two salespersons working for officer Nwaeze's wife, she said she was the only one tortured by the team Nwaeze assembled. Continue after the cut....

BOKO HARAM CRISIS: WHICH WAY NIGERIA

The men behind the mask have continued to cause the great Niger Area lot of trouble, Yet it looks like the incessant killing isn't coming to an end but has just begun. And we got questions, numerous unanswered questions. Few days ago someone said to me "I barely sleep these days, when i sleep for some time i look through the window for suspicious movements", and i wonder if it is going to get any better.

Which way Nigeria? After 100 years are we going backwards or forward. In recent times, our front pages have been splashed with the atrocities of the masked men and i wonder where Nigeria lost its guard for insurgents to take the lead.

The Military, we have the best foot soldiers in Africa and we about 5000 men in action for UN peace keeping mission but our own home is on fire they don't seem to be able to salvage it. Why cant the 5000 men on UN peace keeping mission be withdrawn to come home to combat till all is well at home? And i find find it laughable that the soldiers are unequipped to combat the masked men, between 2012 and 2013 the military received about one trillion Naira to battle this insurgency, the foreign aid (cash wise) has been enormous in the past years. The recent budget has about N130.7billion given to them and another 3.8billion underway for approval. With the millions and billions being called out Army generals say there is inadequate funding, i wonder if this trillions are just in paper or it is chilling in another man's account? well, like someone said "stealing is not corruption".

POPE CALLS ISREAL AND PALESTINE TO THE VATICAN FOR PEACE TALK

Pope Francis has extended an invitation to leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to come to the Vatican for a peace talk between the two nations over their long over due conflict, during his three days visit in the middle east. Pope Francis said,

"In this, the birthplace of the Prince of Peace, I wish to invite you, President Mahmoud Abbas, together with President Shimon Peres, to join me in heartfelt prayer to God for the gift of peace," Francis said.

"I offer my home in the Vatican as a place for this encounter of prayer."

According to reports both sides have agreed to visit the Vatican for the peace initiative.

22 YEAR OLD GOES ON A SHOOTING RAMPAGE IN CALIFORNIA FOR BEING REJECTED

Elliot Rodger, the 22 year old son of Peter Rodger who co-directed "the Hunger Games" on Friday 23rd of May, killed himself after killing six other people in Isla Vista near the University of California.

Elliot Rodger who was a Student The Santa Barbara City College was angry at people for rejecting him especially at the girls who were not attracted to him. The shooting and killings by young Eliot was pre-meditated, there are evidence from his youtube videos and blogs, one of it reads as follows "Tomorrow is the day of retribution. The day in which I will have my revenge against humanity, against all of you," he said.

"For the past eight years of my life, ever since I hit puberty, I've been forced to endure an existence of loneliness, rejection and unfulfilled desires all because girls have never been attracted to me. Young Rodger sufffered from Asperger’s syndrome was in the care of varous therapist until his death.

Rodger started by stabbing three of his roommates to death around 9.30pm on Friday then armed himself with three handguns and drove to nearby Alpha Phi sorority. According to law enforcement agent, Elliot knocked on the door but no one would let him in and that was when he spotted two women standing outside the sorority and fired shots at them killing two of them, Katie Cooper, 22, and Veronika Weiss, 19.

UPDATE ON THE JOS BOMBING LAST NIGHT

Yesterday night a bomb explosion occurred along Bauchi Road, near the University of Jos, Jos City. The explosion which happened at about 9pm last night had no casualty recorded except for the bomber. 

The attempt by the bomber to blow up the football viewing centre failed. He reportedly died alone before reaching target after the explosion went off in his car.