Boko haram attacks Adamawa villages!

Information at our disposal revealed that suspected Boko Haram gunmen have attacked two villages in Madagali local government area of Adamawa state , killing dozens and burning houses to the ground in a pattern of violence that has become almost a daily occurrence, local officials and witnesses have said.

Reports say that the two attacks on the villages took place on Saturday’s night and early hours of Sunday in remote parts of Gubla and Wagra during which dozens were feared killed, others injured , as hundreds fled.

Some residents of the affected villages who fled the area said they were attacked by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members.

“They used explosives during the attack on the houses and many people lost their lives, I saw at least 13 corpses littered on the ground,” villagers recounted, as one of the residents, who identified himself as Apogu Heldia , said, “I cannot actually say how many people were kill but I saw about ten dead bodies were evacuated and five others died at hospital.”

Those injured including a soldier were hurriedly taken to Gulak hospital where some were reported to have died while in the hospital.

Another resident claimed that some houses were also attacked by the gunmen who took some men as hostages.

“I saw some people crying, saying their relations had been taken away as hostages by the gunmen,” the resident, who craved anonymity, said.

The insurgents had on Saturday’s night attacked military base at Gubla and later burnt down armoured tank, though some of the attackers were said to have been nabbed.

Efforts to get military and police authorities comment on the incident did not yield result at the time of filing this report but the Chairman of Madagali LG, James Abawu Watharda confirmed the two attacks, though he could not give details of those lost their lives during the attacks.

Watharda said soldiers have sealed up the area and were hunting for the fleeing attackers, adding that “people were killed, and some houses, were set ablaze by the attackers, while all the villagers have fled.”

It was gathered that Madagali Local Government a bordering Gwoza Local Government of Borno State, has experienced series of insurgent attacks since the declaration of the state of emergency.

When a course is propagated with so much hatred and heinous acts against humanity, it becomes clear that we are indeed up against the devil himself.

We pray O Sovereign Lord, for total deliverance from this menace to our dear nation Nigeria.

kim and Kanye West in Ireland for honeymoon!

Following their superlative wedding in Italy Saturday, Kim and Kanye West reportedly arrived Cork Airport - Ireland by jet, from where they were whisked off by a fleet of Mercedes limousines for an extravagant five-day honeymoon in one of the country’s most luxurious hotels.

The couple will be spending the first few days of married life at a five star estate in Munster. 



Probably holed up in the 2,750 Euro  per night Presidential suite of  the posh Castylemartry Resort.

Abduction of schoolgirls, major dent on Nigeria security - Jonathan!

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday admitted that the April 14 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State was a major dent on the nation’s security.

He said the abduction and other violence being unleashed on the country by the Boko Haram sect were signs that Nigeria is facing challenges of evil forces.

Jonathan spoke at the 2014 Democracy Day Interdenominational Church Service with the theme “Love The Lord…and your Neighbour” held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.

“We have been witnessing terror attacks for two years plus, but the Chibok incident has added a major dent to the security of the country. There is nothing God cannot do. With your prayers, our girls will be seen by our security personnel,” he said.

The President who touched on several national issues during the remarks said the objective of those unleashing violence on the nation was to bring down his government.

He said despite their evil machinations however, the country would continue to move forward.

He also assured Nigerians that despite the security challenges in parts of the country, elections would hold next year as scheduled.

The President said one of the beauties of democracy which the nation has been practising for the past 15 years is that every public office holder knows the terminal date of his administration.

He said despite the problems associated with democracy, it remains the best form of government.

He however posited that four or even 10 years are not enough to develop a nation, adding that nation building is a continuous exercise.

He said the revamping of the rail sector, the privatisation of the power sector, the housing sector, industrial development, the remodeling of the nation’s airports and the reforms in the agricultural sector among others were clear signs that his transformation promises to Nigerians were not mere political promises.

While pointing to the successful hosting of the World Economic Forum for Africa, Jonathan said Nigeria under his watch would have gone farther but for the distractions being targeted at his government.

He recalled that some forces wanted to frustrate the event by detonating bombs in Nyanya, a satellite town of Abuja.

He reiterated his position that but for the prayers of Nigerians, the security challenges in the country would have been worse.

 “After today, the next Democracy Day will witness a new government.

“I remember when I was in my village this morning to collect my permanent voters card and a pressman asked me whether there will be election in Nigeria and I told him there will be elections in the country.

“This country will continue to move in spite of some of the setbacks we are witnessing,” the President said.

Quoting from the Holy Bible, the President said nothing could separate Nigerians from the love of God because forces of retrogression had always remained part of human history.

“In human history, either individuals or societies, they are always confronted with two forces- the forces of development and forces of retrogression, sometimes they call them evil forces.

“Our country is facing the challenges of some of these forces, the evil forces. I really do not want to celebrate the evil forces because surely,mwe will go over it.

“You will agree with me that within these three years of this government, our agenda for transformation is coming out.

“We have not reached where we want to go but there are certain signs that people will use to know whether government is committed or is deceiving,” he added.

Jonathan said his government was working and would continue to work since the nation had not reached its destination.

On national development, he said, “Definitely, we cannot build a nation in three years. This government is three years old. By May 29 next year, we would have completed our four years.

“Even four years, even 10 years are not enough. Nation building is a continuous process. The most important thing is to start very well and continue to do things very well.”

On the motive behind terrorist attacks, the President said, “You can imagine if this government has not been facing these distractions within this period, definitely, we would have moved farther than this.

“All these distractions are planned to bring this government down and since they failed, terror will also fail.

“Terror will not stop this country from progressing. We know that these terrorists are human and they are evil men. Definitely, they are among those we categorise as evil forces.

“Forces of evil will never prevail. Forces of darkness will never prevail. I call on all Nigerians, Christians and non-Christians who pray, to continue to pray and I believe that God is on our side. Forces of evil and darkness will never prevail.”

Pastor Goodheart Ekwueme in his sermon taken from Esther 4:13-17 assured Nigerians that a new nation beckons.

Culled from Punch newspapars

'Shield' actor Michael Jace in custody over wife's death!

News has it that the Police is currently questioning actor "The Shield" actor Michael Jace after his wife was found dead in their home.

The reports says that city Police arrived at the couple's home in the Hyde Park neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. Monday and that 40-year-old April Jace was found dead inside. 

It was gathered that Police didn't return messages seeking details on how she died. Jace called the Police and said "I shot my wife."

Detectives believe that Michael Jace is a suspect as Police is not looking for other suspects. 

50-year-old Jace played a gay Police officer, Detective Lowe, on "The Shield" and had roles in "Forrest Gump" and "Planet of the Apes." The couple were married nine years and have children.

Ajah roundabout crying for immediate attention!

The exit road from Lamgbasa at Ajah roundabout has become a nightmare for commuters living in the Ajah and beyond axis of the Lekki Peninsula area of Lagos state. 



The portion seems abandoned as motorists avoid it by all means (as seen in the picture below), opting for the inner roundabout instead.  



This development is a part of the cause of the heavy traffic that sprawls from Ikota second gate, all the way to Ajah and beyond in the evenings. 



We know the Lagos state authority is well aware of this situation, but Roving Informant is using this medium to ask that something be done soon, to alleviate the suffering Lagosians living in this part of the city. 

Eko' o ni bajeeoo!

Up-date on Sudanese woman sentenced to death by hanging!

According to information received, Daniel Wani the husband of Meriam Yehya Ibrahim who was sentenced to death by hanging by the Sudanese government, for refusing to renounce her Christian faith has returned to Sudan to in a bid to save his pregnant wife.

The U.S. condemned Sudan's court ruling last week, with both the State Department and the White House calling on Sudan to uphold its human rights commitments.

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, who represents New Hampshire, has asked Secretary of State John Kerry to grant Ishag political asylum.

The Sudan Tribune reported over the weekend that the country's parliament speaker, al-Fatih Izz Al-Din, downplayed the death sentence and said it was only preliminary and could be appealed in the future.

It was gathered that Daniel Wani is a Sudanese immigrant with U.S. citizenship.

Adamawa Vigilante Group Kills 70 Boko Haram Members!

Members of a vigilante group in Madagali, a town in Adamawa State, On Friday killed more than 70 Boko Haram members and handed over seven captured militants to the police.

The militant overpowered the members of the terrorist group after a tip-off by a local food vendor that the militants were coming to get food before heading out for a major operation.

A source in the village told reporters that the Boko Haram members had planned to raid villages in the area at night, but the vigilante group, laid ambush and waited patiently for the militants.

“As soon as the Islamist insurgents numbering more than 100 showed up in the village to pick up their favourite meals, the vigilantes attacked them, killing most of them in a hail of bullets,” the source added.

Friday’s attack is the second time in one week that members of local vigilante groups would defeat the sect members.

Two days ago well-armed vigilantes in Kalabalge, Borno State, ambushed a squad of Boko Haram militants.

Several security consultants had stressed the need for such vigilante groups to be empowered to tackle the members of the Boko Haram sect to end the increasing attacks in the north east.

source: channels news