Posts

Showing posts from February 22, 2015

Egypt charges 215 Muslim Brotherhood supporters

Image
Prosecutors claim the Muslim Brotherhood supporters are responsible for terror attacks in Cairo. Egypt has charged 215 supporters of the banned Muslim Brotherhood with forming a militant group. The country's chief prosecutor accused the group - known as the Helwan Brigades - of killing six policemen and possessing weapons and ammunition. More than half of those charged are already in custody.

Nigerian army retakes Baga town from Boko Haram

Image
The Nigerian army has retaken the north-eastern town of Baga, held by Boko Haram militants since 3 January. In a tweet from its official account, the army said that "mopping up" operations were continuing. It also claimed in a separate statement that it had killed many Boko Haram militants, though this has not been independently verified.

Ukraine crisis: Deadly bomb blast hits rally in Kharkiv

Image
Footage shows the moment of the blast, as the BBC's David Stern reports Paul Adams reports on the moment Ukrainian prisoners of war were released A bomb has killed at least two people, including a police officer, and injured at least 10 more people at a rally in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv. The rally was one of several being held to mark a year since the Kiev uprising that led to the fall of pro-Russia leader Viktor Yanukovych.

Bobbi Kristina Brown's 'husband' Nick 'turned down' opportunity to visit her in hospital amid family feud

Image
The aspiring singer had been at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta in a medically-induced coma since January 31 Nick Gordon 'turned down' opportunity to see Bobbi in hospital Bobbi Kristina Brown's 'husband' Nick Gordon reportedly turned down an opportunity to visit her in hospital. The 25 year old is said to have been pleading with the aspiring singer's family to let him see her at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, where she is still fighting for her life after being found face down in her bathtub on January 31.

Amber Rose fights back, refuses to let Wiz Khalifa see his son on his birthday

Image
For attempting to take her to court to fight for more custody, telling the media she's not a fit mother and sending photos of her 'filthy' home to TMZ, Amber Rose fought back by refusing to let Wiz Khalifa see his son on his 2nd birthday yesterday. Wiz organized a party and even called friends but Amber refused to take her son there.

I and my team underestimated Boko Haram – president Jonathan

Image
In an interview with ThisDay, President Jonathan said he underestimated the strength of terror group Boko Haram when he assumed office as President but now believes that the leader of the sect will be arrested before the elections. He said bad press & poor Public relations has negatively affected his government as people, including himself and his cabinet members are not up to date with the achievements of his government. Read the interview below

Simon Cowell 'wants Snoop Dogg on X Factor' - pair have been discussing spot on the judges' panel

Image
Weed-loving rapper could be about to set up a more permanent home in the UK if he gets a job on X Factor Splash / Getty What Snoop could look like if he got a spot on X Factor Snoop Dogg could be about to Drop It Like It's Hot onto ITV if he secures a spot on the X Factor judging panel. The US rapper, who currently goes by the moniker Snoop Lion, has reportedly been in talks with Simon Cowell to appear on the hit singing competition as a permanent judge.

I never wished Buhari dead says Fayose

Image
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said he never wished the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Major General Mohammadu Buhari dead. In a statement Fayose said “we only concerned about the state of health of Buhari and the well-being of Nigeria as a nation since Buhari is one of the major contenders to the presidency.”

Kourtney Kardashian parties with Scott Disick as sisters are involved in car crash

Image
Kim, Khloe, Kylie and North had been enjoying a ski break in Montana when the accident took place Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick at 1OAK Kourtney Kardashian proved the show must go on as she partied with her partner Scott Disick just hours after her sisters were involved in a car crash. Khloe, Kylie and Kim, as well as her daughter North, were enjoying a ski trip in Montana when Khloe reportedly skidded on a patch of ice.

"Did you apologise? You NEVER apologise": Jose Mourinho slams Sky Sports in incredible Goals on Sunday rant

Image
Mourinho insists that his players are not getting the respect that they deserve and that the decisions against his team are slowly becoming "too much" Jose Mourinho has hit out at Sky Sports in a passionate and indignant interview on Goals on Sunday. The Chelsea manager was furious at the way that the TV channel branded Diego Costa a "criminal" after his stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can at the end of January. And then he says that there is not an adjective in the world to describe the actions of Burnley's Ashley Barnes' actions during Saturday's draw, as he avoided punishment for two nasty tackles.

N800m Okpella Water Project One Of The Failed Projects Of Buhari’s PTF – Minister Replies Oshiomhole

Image
The Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe has debunked the claims by Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole that N800million meant for the Okpella Water Project was embezzled by the Peoples Democratic Party-led Federal Government. Mrs. Ochekpe recalled that Oshiomhole, while speaking during the inauguration of the 24km Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe-Imiekuri-Ohu road project in Edo, alleged “that PDP – led Federal Government siphoned N800 million meant for a water project at Okpella, Etsako LGA of Edo State. He went further to allege that record at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja, shows that the project had been completed without single water pipe laid”.

Boko Haram Will Not Disrupt 2015 Polls, Jonathan Assures Nigerians

Image
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday vowed that the Federal Government would regain parts of the country seized by the Boko Haram terror group. Mr. Jonathan gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to traditional rulers in Epe, near Lagos. “I have made all the tools and machineries available to fight Boko Haram. “I want to ensure that Boko Haram will not disturb or cause any violence during the forthcoming elections”.

Why Jega can’t be trusted —Clark

Image
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Ijaw leader, and convener of the South-South Peoples Assembly has called for the removal of INEC boss, Attahiru Jega. According to him, his position was informed by Jega’s inconsistencies and lack of transparency including the controversial allocation of over 30,000 polling units to the north, and skewed distribution of permanent voter cards.

Mark my words, Buhari will never be Nigeria president - Fayose

Image
Press statement from Ekiti state governor's office..(Buhari pictured in London on Friday...) Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that the hope of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power in Nigeria, using Major General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) will be dashed saying; "Buhari will never be Nigeria president again." The governor also challenged Buhari to swear by the Holy Quran that he did not visit hospital in the United Kingdom last week.

The Jonathan Interview: How I felt When Obasanjo Tore His PDP Card

Image
President Goodluck Jonathan speaks with Tribune Editors at the State House, Marina, Lagos, on Thursday on burning national issues, his relationship with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Boko Haram and the 2015 general election.

Kim Kardashian, North West & Sisters Involved In Car Accident

Image
Kim Kardashian, North and Kim’s sisters Khloe and Kylie have been involved in a car Kim Kardashian, North West & Sisters Involved In Car Accident