Boko Haram Attack: It Was A Narrow Escape For Me, Says Emir of Askira

But for providence, gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram sect members would have killed the Emir of Askira, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammadu on Friday.



The Emir, who is a delegate to the ongoing national conference, made the startling revelation in a text message to the Deputy Chairman of the conference, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi.



Information Nigeria had reported that suspected Boko Haram gunmen on Friday ambushed the convoy of dignitaries on their way to attend the funeral of the late Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar.



The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, who led the convoy, was killed in the ensuing attack. However, Muhammadu, who was among the traditional rulers in the entourage, narrowly escaped the daring attack.



The Assistant Secretary in charge of media and publicity of the conference, Mr. Akpandem James, who stated this in a statement in Abuja on Friday, expressed delegates’ relief at the Emir’s lucky escape.



James said, “In response to a text message sent to him by the Deputy Chairman of the Conference, Professor Akinyemi, the Emir who was taking a deep breath after the miraculous escape, said, ‘My deputy Chairman, I’m most grateful, it was a narrow escape’.



“Akinyemi in a solidarity message to the Emir said, ‘Your Royal Majesty, on behalf of the National Conference, please accept our heartfelt relief at the failure of the attack on your convoy. We thank Allah for your safety’”.



James added that Akinyemi, who has been standing-in for Justice Legbo Kutigi (rtd) since the death of his wife on Wednesday, expressed the joy of the delegates over the escape of the Emir and whole heartedly condemned what he called the “cowardly and dastardly attack”.

To Grant Amnesty To Boko Haram Is Wrong – Lawmaker Urges FG

Lawmaker Bitrus Kaze who represents Jos South/Jos East in the House of Representatives has described the reported efforts of the Federal Government to offer amnesty to Boko Haram sect despite its continued bombings and killings of innocent citizens as a step in the wrong direction.






On Friday, in a statement issued in Jos, Hon. Bitrus Kaze stressed that such effort, coming at a time the international community has declared to support Nigeria to stamp out terrorism, will boomerang.



His stated, “I do not subscribe to any form of dialogue with terrorists; we will not grow weary of making the point resoundingly clear that no country the world over has succeeded in curbing the menace that way.



“Motivated by the tension, anxiety and sense of fear permeating the nation as a result of terrorism, those who canvass this awkward idea cannot be right. This should explain exactly why the Alhaji Kabiru Turaki dialogue committee was and will continue to be a perpetual failure.”



He recalled that Boko Haram members earlier rebuffed the attempt made by President Jonathan to offer amnesty to them in April 2013 adding that “the terrorists categorically declined and instead offered amnesty to Mr. President.”



This amnesty “coming shortly after securing a reluctant approval from both Houses of the National Assembly, and when global outrage against the abduction of about 200 school girls from Chibok gingered foreign collaboration, the renewed offer of amnesty to the Boko Haram can’t be a step in the right direction as they continue to bomb and kill people.”

WICKEDNESS: How Woman Inserts Hot Knife Into Daughter's Private Part!!!

A 29-year-old woman, Lucy Samuel has

been arrested by the police and

arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s

Court, Lagos for inserting a hot knife

into her 13-year-old step-daughter's

private parts and buttocks.

Lucy who appeared before the court on

Thursday was said to have conspired

with her husband in assaulting the girl.

According to report, the girl had

confided in Lucy that her father (the

husband of the accused) usually forced

her to have sex with him in her absence.

Apparently not happy over this news,

the accused decided to teach

the girl a lesson by inserting a hot knife

into her privates.

The girl's wound was discovered by her

teacher, Mrs Abimbola Owolabi, who

observed that the girl was usually

uncomfortable in class. She reported

the matter after her discovery.

Lucy was arrested and charged with

conspiracy and assault.

The prosecutor, Inspector Gbemileke

Agoi noted that the offences

contravened the provisions of Sections

243 and 409 of the Criminal Law of

Lagos State, 2011.

The accused however pleaded not guilty

to the charges.

Presiding over the matter, the chief

magistrate, Mrs Kikelomo Ayeye,

granted the accused bail in the sum of

N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum

and the case was adjourned to June 13,

2014, for trial.

Lovely! Popular Actress Uche Jombo And Husband Celebrate 2nd Year Wedding Anniversary (Photo)

The couple who got married last year

are celebrating their second year

wedding anniversary today. Big

congrats to them.

Billion Dollar Moment..When Aliko Dangote & Mike Adenuga share a hearty Laugh! [Photos]

It is very rare to see Billionaire

businessman, Mike Adenuga smile in

public, let alone laugh this hard..Bovi

seems to have the laughing formula for

billionaires because last month, he made

Africa's richest man, Dangote smiled

too, and had Donald Duke whisper in his

ear!

Panic As Man Calls Himself Boko Haram Member In Lagos Bank! [PHOTO]

A mental unstable labourer identified as

Francis Mokwe who recently caused

commotion at a banking hall in Lagos was

arraigned before an Igbosere

Magistrates court yesterday.

The 27-year-old alleged mad man is

currently facing disorderly conduct for

causing panic at a branch of Stanbic

IBTC Bank in Lagos.

The prosecutor, Cpl. Olanrewaju

Balogun, told the court that Mokwe

committed the offence at about 9:00

a.m. at the Agungi-Lekki branch of the

bank.

Balogun said the accused caused panic

and confusion among customers and

bankers in the banking hall by publicly

professing to be a member of Boko

Haram insurgents.

According to him, the accused walked

into the banking hall ostensibly for a

transaction, but started shouting: “I am

a Boko Haram member”.

He alleged that the accused also wrote

‘Boko-Haram’ on the teller in his hand.

“The accused was immediately taken out

of the banking hall by security guards,

who handed him over to the authorities.

The accused, however, pleaded not

guilty to the charge. He was granted

bail in the sum of N10,000 with a surety

in like sum.

The case has been put over till June

18th, 2014 for hearing.

MEET the Top 20 Most Influential Celebrities In Nigeria! [PHOTO]

 
They are popular, they are influential and some are powerful by the virtue of the political positions they occupy. They’ve been  able to use their fame or positions to influence People, Their Environ And Comunities.

1) STEPHANIE OKEREKE LINUS

Stephanie has much access to the presidency more than any other entertainer. The relationship between the first family and Stephanie dates back to the time Jonathan was still the deputy Governor of Bayelsa state. The President and Mama peace see Stephanie as one of their daughters.

2) D’BANJ

D’banj has been in constant touch with the presidency. Recently, he was made the brand ambassador for “One Campaign “, a federal government’s project which aims to support local farmers across Africa.

3) P’SQUARE

The twin singers were part of the presidential delegates to South Africa in May 2013. The delegation included high powerful Nigerians like Peter Obi, Reuben Abati, Ngozi Okonjo Iwaelar.
P’square have also been sighted with Malawian President and Rwandan President.

4) INI EDO

If you are an entertainer and you need access to Akwa Ibom state government, just go to Ini Edo. She has much access to her state governor and has also been sighted with President Jonathan.
Ini has also been linked to a former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives.

5) KANAYO O. KANAYO

KOK has been an active member of the PDP and has always supported the President.
He was awarded with MFR few years back by the President.
Last year, KOK got an appointment by President Jonathan as a board member of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies.

6) ONYEKA ONWENU

Singer, actress and politician Onwenu is a member of PDP and performs in high profile presidential events in the country.
Onyeka is the Director General of the National Center for Women Development, Abuja.

7 ) AKI AND PAWPAW

Chinedu and Osita have access to the presidency. Both were recipients of the MFR Awards by the President.
Chinedu Ikedieze was also part of the presidential delegates to South Africa last year.

8. IBINABO FIBERESIMA

Ibinabo is the AGN President and she used her position and led a high profile visit of AGN members to the presidency early this year and after that controversial visit, she got a federal appointment as a member of the board National Council for Arts and Culture.

9) PATIENCE OZORKWO


Mama G has received two awards from the presidency. First was the MFR awards, followed by the Centenary awards which she was fortunate to be among the very few entertainers that got it.

10) OLU JACOBS

He was also honoured with the Centenary awards by President Jonathan after he earlier got the MFR awards in the previous years.

11) OMOTOLA JOLADE EKEINDE

She made the Times list of 100 Most Influential People in the World!!! This was a rare achievement.
Omotola was also honoured last year in her home state, Ondo, with a chieftain title.

12) REGINA ASKIA WILLIAMS

Regina was recently invited by her state government, Akwa Ibom state, to partner with them on some certain projects which she gladly honoured after several years of been away from Nigeria. This shows how much influence she has especially in her home state.

13) GENEVIEVE NNAJI

She was featured by Oprah as one of the Most Popular people in the world where she was dubbed the Julia Robert of Africa.

Genevieve was also given an MFR Award by President Jonathan. She was once alleged to have had a cordial relationship with a former VP.

14) CHARLEY BOY

He may be very controversial but he is quite influential.

15) RMD

Richard Mofe Damijo is occupying a powerful position in Uduaghan led administration in Delta State as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism.

16) PETE EDOCHIE

Pete is quite influential, Recall when he was kidnapped in 2009, his abductors claimed that they abducted him because he is influential and can speak to the government on their behalf about their plights.

17) DON JAZZY

The star music producer is quite influential. No doubt about that.

18) BOB MANUEL UDOKWU

He was appointed the Senior Special Adviser to the immediate past governor of Anambra, Peter Obi.

19) ALEXX EKUBO

Alexx has made contacts with Governors of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Delta states. He was also sighted with the President sometime ago.

20) CHIKA IKE

Chika has been alleged to have a cordial relationship with one of the current top political leaders in the country. This relationship makes her

Elegant! Stella Damasus looking Ageless in new photo!!!

Despite all the negative Rumors about her, Elegant and lovely actress Stella Damasus is still looking fly and ageless...You Like??

Money, LuxuryCars, Houses, Meet The Richest and influential Young guys in Ghana (PHOTOS)

Criss Waddle
He is a musician and a “business man”. According to several reports, Criss Waddle is one of the richest musicians even though he didn’t make his money from music. The photos below and above are some of the cars Criss Waddle owns.

Baron Wan

I don’t know much about Baron Wan but from his pictures, he got it all. Cars and money don’t seem like a problem for him. Among his fleet of cars are Mercedes Benz, Range Rover 2014, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Venza and more. The photos below should be your guide

 

Joey Gucci
He is the most-gentle of all the guys (fashion-wise). He stays at West Legon in his own home filled with a fleet of luxury cars including Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Range Rover and more. The photos below should tell you how Joey Gucci lives. Joey Gucci is well-connected in the entertainment world as well, among his superstar friends are Davido, M.I. and Ice Prince.

  

Nana Wan

He is one of the popular rich young guys in Madina. He has it all. Among his fleet of cars are Lamborghini (YES! Lambo), Range Rover, Chrysler, BMW X6 and more.

 

Slyper
I really don’t know the Slyper guy but he has it all and among the richest of them all. Among his fleet of cars are BMW X6, Toyota Camry, Mercedes Benz and more. Photos below.

 

Jibril 

From what we know, he is the richest of them all. He owns houses and all the cars you can ever dream of. From Bentley to Mercedes, Jibril got it. Check out the photos below of his properties. He is the one in black sitting on the Range Rover in the photo above.