Maku Attributes Boko Haram Increased Attack On Media Publicity

Labaran Maku, the Minister of Information has taken a swipe at media practitioners over their reportage of the activities of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram.

 

Speaking on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, he alleged that it was the generous media coverage that journalists were giving to the Islamic sect that had increased their onslaught in the country.

Maku noted that the numerous attention being given to the activities of Boko Haram in some parts of the country was all they needed to unleash more terror on innocent citizens.

According to Leadership, the minister while fielding questions from State House correspondents, stated that terrorist groups all over the world excel more when they get maximum media reportage of their attacks, adding that terrorist only aim was to destabilise the polity and also display their evil acts.

"Editors are just too happy to make headline of the terrorists bomb explosion, forgetting that the more you give them headline the more they are energized because that is all they need to remain in business. If you black them out of the news for six months, they will feel frustrated" Maku said. "But as it is now, our media are fond of casting political headlines, attacking the government. They make it look as if it is the terrorists that deserved all the attention, when it is obvious that we are not dealing with enemies on one side. The enemies are with us".

A MUST READ: Keshi Explains Why He Wants To Dump Nigeria

After all speculations and intrigues over the purported resignation of Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, the former coach of Mali and Togo has finally spoken out over the uncertainty surrounding his future.

According to an interview Keshi granted supersport.com after the Nigeria versus France match at the Brasilia Palace Hotel camp of the Super Eagles in Brazil and published on Thursday, 3 July, 2014, the former skipper of the Nigerian team stated that he is done with the Eagles.

Keshi was also quoted to have said that he is finished with his assignment with the team and had enough of the politics associated with handling the Nigerian national football team.

"I am done. I have finished my assignment with the team. I have had enough of all the politics and games and intrigues of handling the national team" the man called the Big Boss said clearly.

"My contract is up, no one asked me questions nor offered me a new one which is a clear indication that I am not wanted so there is really no drama. If they want me to put it down on paper I will get my lawyer to write to them," Keshi said.

Nigerian Comedian, Alibaba Blasts Pastors

Godfather of Nigerian comedy, Ali Baba who is also a writer takes a swipe at some pastors.


Alibaba

Apparently this is not the first time Alibaba who is known for sharing his opinion on issues is taking on some pastors.

It was reported earlier this year, that the top comedian sent thought provoking messages to pastors, churches and billionaires.

Well this time, he took to twitter to share his opinion on pastors who refer their church members to the prayer department rather than advise them to go to the hospital and seek medical attention.
See tweets below

"SOME PASTORS WILL BE DIRECTING THEIR CONGREGATION TO PRAYER DEPARTMENT WHEN WHAT THEY SHLD HAVE DONE IS TELL THEM TO GO SEE A DOCTOR ASAP"

6:33 AM - 3 Jul 2014

Ibrahim Shekarau & Others Appointed as Ministers

Yesterday, the senate confirmed the appointment of new ministerial nominees, including: Ibrahim Shekarau – a former governor of Kano State, Abdul Bulama (Yobe), Adedayo Adeyeye (Ekiti), and Stephen Orhu (Delta).

The nominees answered questions posed by the senate regarding the state of the nation, Tribune reports.

Although their respective opinions varied about the subject matter, they all unanimously agreed that there needs to be a review of the country’s educational system in order to more effectively solve problems of unemployment, insurgency, and poverty.

JAMB releases Cut-Off Marks for 2014 – 180 for Universities & 150 for Polytechnics

Out of the 1.6 million candidates that took the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board – JAMB examination, 231,000 scored 200 marks and above, including a physically challenged girl in Osun who wrote with her toes – she scored 219.

Imo state leads with the highest number of marks. The Supervising Minister of Education Ezenwo Wike spoke at the combined policy meeting on admissions into institutions of higher learning  on the cut-offs.

JAMB maintains that the cut-off mark for 2014 admissions into universities is 180, while for colleges of education and polytechnics, it is 150.

Couple Love - Dr Sid Announces July Date For Wedding to Simi Osomo

Dr. Sid of Mavin Group has announced the date for his wedding to fiancee, Simi Osomo for the 27th of July.

He shared a short video of their pre-wedding shoot on Instagram with the caption;

On the 27th of July 2014 I say "I Do" to this beautiful woman #LoveMine my #LastBusStop

Check out another picture after the cut......

Obanikoro Confirms Arrest Of Boko Haram's Female Accomplice (PHOTO)

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has confirmed the arrest of a female accomplice and informant of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, Hafsat Bako.

It could be recalled that National Orientation Agency, NOA, had on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, posted on its Facebook account a statement about the arrest of a Boko Haram female accomplice, identified as Hafsat Bako.

However, the details of the arrest were not given by the government agency.

In a bid to confirm the arrest, Obanikoro went his twitter handle @MObanikoro to tweet about the arrest and also posted the photo of the Boko Haram’s female accomplice.

Below is how the news was posted on the minister’s official twitter handle:

* Hafsat Bako

Meanwhile, several suspected Boko Haram collaborators have been arrested lately by the Nigerian military for involvement in the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State North-eastern Nigeria.

Among them a businessman, Babuji Ya’ari, based in Maiduguri, who allegedly helped the insurgents plan several attacks and murders under the cover of a pro-government vigilante group, Civilian JTF, fighting Boko Haram.

The Only Good Reason to Get Married - A Dad’s Letter to His Son

Dear Son,

It seems like yesterday you were blowing poop out of your diaper onto your mother’s lap. Yet here we are, on the verge of the birds-and-the-bees conversation. The poop was way easier.

Before we talk about sex, though, I want to talk about marriage. Not because I’ll shun you or shame you if you don’t put them in that order—although I hope you will—but because I believe the only good reason to get married will bring clarity to every other aspect of your life, including sex.

Buddy, you’re probably going to want to get married for all the wrong reasons. We all do. In fact, the most common reason to get married also happens to be the most dangerous: we get married because we think it will make us happy. Getting married in order to be happy is the surest way to get divorced.

There are beautiful marriages. But marriages don’t become beautiful by seeking happiness; they become beautiful by seeking something else. Marriages become beautiful when two people embrace the only good reason to get married: to practice the daily sacrifice of their egos.

Ego. You may be hearing that word for the first time. It probably sounds foreign and confusing to you. This is what it means to me:

Your ego is the part of you that protects your heart. You were born with a good and beautiful heart, and it will never leave you. But when I was too harsh toward you, or your friends began to make fun of your extracurricular choices, you started to doubt if your heart was good enough. Don’t worry, it happens to all of us at some point.

Missing Chibok Girls: Key Suspect Moved To Abuja, Interrogated By Security Agents

The key suspect in the abduction of Chibok girls, Babuji Ya’ari who was arrested after Nigerian security reportedly busted Boko Haram intelligence cell, has been moved to Abuja.

The key suspect, Babuji Ya’ari

According to a top security source, he was moved to Abuja early this week from his Maiduguri base, where he was arrested and he is being interrogated by security agents who are trying to get information from him that would help in the release of the girls, Punch reports.

The suspect, who is reportedly a businessman is said to be under intense interrogation, and is expected to provide vital information on how the abduction was carried out, give a clue on the location of the girls in Sambisa Forest and other hideouts where the girls were being kept.

"I can tell you that the suspect has been moved to Abuja. He was brought to Abuja early this week. He is being interrogated in connection with the abduction of the girls.

Rita Dominic and I have a hot flow' - Majid Michel dishes about starring together in a film

Majid Michel says he is yet to star in a movie with Nollywood’s diva, Rita Dominic. Majid posted a selfie (above) of himself and Rita on his Instagram page this morning with the captioned -

"@RitaDominic Never been in a movie together...... been patiently waiting for that film to explode on... Feels like our flow's been hot for so long and if U think we're gonna fall off, ur so wrong!! #movie #actors #pictures #film #cinema"

Majid and Rita were among the few African film stars invited for Mutilchoice Content Showcase which held Mauritius.