Soldiers revolt in Maiduguri over lack of ammunitions and poor condition

Angry soldiers from the newly formed 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri today May 14th revolted against their General Officer Commanding, Major General Abubakar Mohammed, shooting sporadically in the Maimalari barracks, which is also home to the Artillery Corps, the Ordinance, as well as army signals in Maiduguri, Sahara Reporters reports

 

According to two soldiers who spoke with SR, emotions ran high when they saw the bodies of their colleagues ambushed and killed by Boko Haram men in Chibok, Borno state. The angry soldiers immediately started shooting into the air, complaining that their superior have failed to provide them with adequate weaponry with which to fight the war against the better-armed Boko Haram militants.

Sailors Lounge Invites You To Her 2nd Year Anniversary In Lekki

It's our 2nd Anniversary. Venue: Sailor's Lounge, Plot 1, block 12, Admiralty Road, Lekki phase 1, beside Las Gidi Buka. Join us from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, 18th of May, 2014. Dress code: Come in your sailor's outfit. White/navy blue with stripes. A PRIZE will be awarded for the BEST sailor's outfit. Strictly by invitation to celebrate with our esteemed customers. One IV for each sailor and his lady. $1000 raffle draw on the night. Celebrities roll call! Navy band! Dj Jimmy jatt. Captains of industry, the corporate and entertainment worlds. Continue...

Photos from Kelly Rowland's secret wedding released

Radar Online has released some photos from Kelly Rowland's small, intimate wedding to Tim Witherspoon which took place on May 9th in Costa Rica. See more photos below...

DJ Rax Ft. Orezi - Adanwanne [Official Video]

Finally the video for the dancehall song by DJ Rax & Orezi is here. Shot on location in Johannesburg, South Africa. DJ Rax is the number one DJ in Zimbabwe and he is teaming with our very own  Orezi. Adawanne is a smooth delivery on the DelB produced good adaptation of the popular sample of Chaka Demus and Pliers. Enjoy...
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Photos: Caleb University students riot

There was serious riot at Caleb University, Imota Lagos this evening. Unconfirmed reports say the riot started when a Muslim student who was saying his prayers was disrupted by one of the porters in the male hostel ... plus other irregular enforced school rules and security misunderstandings. The students went on a rampage destroying school property. The school according to its website is a Christian University. See more photos below ..

Another Nyanya bus station bomber arrested

Another Nyanya bomber has been arrested. Abubakar Sadiq Ogwuche (pictured above) was arrested today in Sudan where he was hiding after the Federal government placed a N25m reward on his head. He was arrested by Interpol with help from DSS and will be extradited to Nigeria to face charges of terror. This makes it a total of six suspects so far arrested. DSS on Monday paraded five suspects.

Ogwuche is said to be a student of Arabic Language at the International University of Africa, Sudan. He is British born and is the son of retired Col. Agene Ogwuche. He served in the Intelligence Unit of the Nigerian Army at Child Avenue, Arakan Barracks, Lagos, between 2001 and 2006 and was arrested in 2011 for being involved in terror activities but was released on bail to his father.

Layole Oyatogun releases hot new pics as she turns a year older

TV personality Layola Oyatogun turned a year older yesterday and released some sexy new pics to celebrate the day. She also launched her new project, her entertainment, fashion and celebrity lifestyle blog - Layoleoyatogun.com. Continue to see more photos...

Prof Dora Akunyili begins treatment in India

Ailing ex-minister of Information and former NAFDAC boss, Prof Dora Akunyili who reportedly left for India on Sunday May 11th after her health deteriorated, is said to have started her treatment.

According to a statement she released through her Media Advisor, Mr. Isaac Umunna, Prof. Akunyili expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and goodwill towards her since the information of her deteriorating health emerged on Sunday. The statement reads in part;

"I am touched – indeed, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and affection by my fellow countrymen and women, as well as numerous other well wishers around the world, many of whom have not only been praying for me but have also been mobilising through the various social networks for God’s healing hands to come upon me. I am confident that Almighty God will hear our prayers and grant me quick recovery. I love you all and pray that Almighty God blesses you all."

Akunyili left for India in company of her husband, Dr Chike Akunyili. She is said to be responding well to treatment.

IG of police MD Abubakar goes on terminal leave

The Inspector of Police Mohammed Abubakar has been asked to proceed on compulsory leave by president Jonathan allegedly because of the rising insecurity in the country under his watch and police under-performance under his leadership.

The Secretary to the Government, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, issued a letter signed by the president on Monday May 12th asking the IG to hand over to his immediate subordinate, Suleiman Fakai, who is the Deputy Inspector General of Police  (DIG) in charge of Finance and Administration.

MD Abubakar became Inspector General of Police on January 25, 2012. His tenure was supposed to expire in July 2014, as he's due to retire July 30th 2014 based on mandatory retirement age after serving in the Nigerian Police Force for 35 years but had applied for extention of his tenure, but was turned down by the presidency.

Fakai will step in an acting capacity, until a new Inspector General is announced. 

I liked Abubakar. I think he brought some sanity to the force. .It was under his leadership that police checkpoints on highways through which they extorted motorists and other road users were stopped.