44 Killed In Battle Between Soldiers And Terrorists In Maiduguri

The capture of a number of terrorists believed to be the ringleaders of those operating around Alagarno remote villages of Damboa Council Area of Borno state, has sparked off a major fight in the outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State last night.

Bulabulin is a remote village between Alagarmo and Sambisa Forest where the terrorists have been attempting to establish a stronghold in their campaign.
During the deadly encounter, 40 suspected terrorists died while 4 soldiers lost their lives and 9 were wounded.
This was contained in a press statement issued to Journalists and signed by the Defence Headquarters Spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade yesterday.
Vanguard’s Correspondent observed that there were three explosions on the night of Thursday at 9pm and 11pm and another explosion went off at about 5am yesterday in the outskirts of Maiduguri, thereby leading to intensive stop- and- search operation within the city by military and civilian JTF.
Olukolade stated that more than 16 rifles and a substantial number of assorted calibres of ammunition, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) materials, SIM Cards and electronic items have so far been recovered.
He noted that two of the terrorists were earlier arrested at a local market two days ago while trying to procure foodstuff while others were spying on the military base in the area.
Others still being trailed according to the Defence Spokesman include a terrorist medic who was on a mission to procure drugs for use by his colleagues.

Jonathan Assures Delegates on WEF Safety

Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the global community of the safety of participants in next month’s World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Reuben Abati disclosed the assurance in a statement.

According to Abati, the President gave the assurance at an audience with China’s new Ambassador to Nigeria, Gu Xiaojie who presented his letters of credence to the President at the Presidential Villa on Thursday.

“President Jonathan said that the security challenges being experienced in parts of the country will have no adverse effect on the safety of participants in the forum.” Continue...

Banky W Set To Play Host And Best Man Role For ‘Tee Billz And Tiwa Savage’s Wedding’

Mavin first lady — Tiwa Savage and her husband/manager, Tunji Balogun aka Tee Billz are set to have their white wedding this weekend, in Dubai.
Banky W revealed that apart from being the host at the pre-wedding party, he will also be the Best man to Tee Billz.

Meet captured Fulani herdsmen who confessed to being Boko Haram members

These are the faces of some of the people causing terror in Nigeria. These 17 men you see above are Fulani Herdsmen who were recently captured by the military. They were part of the group that terrorized residents in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Zamfara recently. They also took part in the recent killing of hundreds of people and burning of houses in Wukari, Taraba state. After their capture, they confessed to being members of the Boko Haram sect.
The military released the pic above and a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade. Find it below…

10 Escape Death In Lagos Storey Building Collapse

At least 10 persons have escaped death after a two-storey building under construction at 11 Sand Beach lanes off Alonge Street, Oworonshoki, Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State collapsed on Thursday morning.

Workers were said to be busy on the construction when the building caved-in on them at about 11:00 am, leaving 10 construction workers trapped under the rubbles.

Four teenagers working as assistants to the construction workers were among those trapped. Three of the teenagers were identified as: Monday Ahungbe, Jimoh Adebi and Moses Atoketi.

No death was recorded in the building collapse but varying degree of injuries were recorded.

According to a resident who identified himself as Mr. Adetayo Olawale, the building collapsed at about 11:00 pm while construction works were still ongoing which led to pandemonium, as everyone scampered for safety.”

A Decent President Should Not Celebrate When 200 School Girls Are Missing; APC Tells Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to cancel the political rally being planned for him by the Adamawa PDP for Tuesday, saying the President cannot and should not be celebrating when over 200 school girls are missing.

Jonathan had attended a similar rally in Kano just a day after a bomb blast in Nyanya, Abuja killed over 70 commuters at a motor park. From all indications, Jonathan may attend the Adamawa rally despite the security situation in the country and the abduction of over 200 secondary school students who remain missing. The opposition has therefore moved to caution him.
“We hope and pray that our daughters are released safely even before Tuesday, April 29th when the rally is to be held, but until then, it is insensitive and indecent for anyone, least of all the President who is the father of the nation, to engage in any celebratory outing under any guise,” the party said in a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Continue...

NURTW To Install CCTV At Motor Parks In Lagos

The Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), said Thursday that it would install Circuit Camera Televisions (CCTV) to strengthen security in its motor parks.

According to Tajudeen Agbede, Chairman of the union, security officers would also be appointed for the parks.
Agbede said this in reaction to the bomb explosion at Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja on 14 April, which claimed several lives and property.
The union has also agreed to appoint a chief security officer in each of its units across the state to beef up security so as to prevent such experience in Lagos.
“We have agreed to install circuit camera televisions (CCTVs) in every park in the state to ensure that we capture everything that is going on in our parks.
“We agreed to appoint a chief security officer in all units who will go for security training at a government appointed centre. Continue...