150 Persons Killed In Baga Attack- Nigerian Military!

Contrary to Amnesty International report that no fewer than 2000 people were mascaraed by the the boko-haram insurgent group in the Northern Nigerian town of Baga, the Nigerian Military says the casualty figures from that attack is at 150. 

This was revealed by the spokes person for the Nigerian Military Defence, Major General Chris Olukolade.  According to him, “From all available evidences, the number of people who lost their lives during that attack has so far not exceeded about 150 in the interim. This figure includes many of the terrorists who were bearing arms and got killed in the course of their attack and battle with troops,” He said.

 The Military also added that no portion of Nigeria’s territory has been or will be conceded to terrorists.

The nation's emergency management agency reportedly noted that  they are currently engaged in  providing supports for displaced persons. 

Be it 2000 people as reported by Amnesty International or 150 people as counter reported by the Nigerian Military, the fact remain that life, is snuffed out of these Nigerians with the highest cruelty ever imagined. Something needs to be done, and fast too. Thomas Edison said “Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.” 

Is Nigeria In For A Violent Election?- Goodluck Jonathan's Campaign Buses set Ablaze In Jos!

Two campaign buses belonging to Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) was allegedly set ablaze on Saturday, January 10, 2015, by thugs.

Reports says the incident happened at Bauchi road and Mango street area of Jos, Plateau state capital respectively.


Let us remember this quote from Martin Luther king, as we play our expected roles in the 2015 elections.... “We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.” 

Jews Killed In Paris Terrorist Attacks, Flown To Jerusalem For Internment!

News reports has it that bodies of four French Jews killed in a terrorist attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris is to arrive Jerusalem early Tuesday ahead of a funeral.

According to reports, the victims identified as Yoav Hattab, Philippe Braham, Yohan Cohen and Francois-Michel Saada were among the shoppers at the kosher supermarket in Eastern Paris on Friday.

Celebrating Women Who Impacted Our World - Hilda Adefarasin!

Born into the family of Wilfred Elijah Petgrave and Ethel Maud Petgrave (nee Amblestone), both West Indies of Jamaica and Antigua origin, who settled in Lagos - Nigeria. Hilda Adefarasin, through a life devoted to God and service to humanity, impacted lives privileged to have crossed paths with her, in Nigeria and across the globe, through the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mrs Hilda Adefarasin (middle) being prayed for by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, at her 90th birthday thanksgiving service at the Rock Cathedral - Lagos

A nurse by profession, mother to five biological children, grand mother and great-grandmother, Aunty Hilda as she is fondly called is also a spiritual mother to many. 

She was one-time President of the National Council for Women Societies.

Mrs Hilda Adefarasin is the widow of late Olatunji Adefarasin, a former Nigerian High Court Judge, and First African President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

She is an embodiment of a virtuous woman, and remains one of Nigeria's most respected mentor to many women.

Freedom Of Expression Under Attack, As Gun Men Opened Fire In Media House In France!

Search is on top gear for two gun men, who are still on the loose, after the two terrorists, driven by a third person believed to have driven the dark grey 'get-away- Citron car', invaded CHARLIE HEBDO magazine premises at 10 Rue Nicolas Appert in  Paris - France, January 7, 2015, opened fire, killing twelve people in the process.

Two masked individuals dressed in black, armed with rocket launcher and machine guns, went into the magazine premises, opened fire as they shouted 'Allahu Akbar', "we have avenged the Prophet, we have killed Charb", killing ten journalists and two Police officers. The incident which left eleven more people wounded, of which four are reportedly in critical conditions, took place during the magazine's daily  editorial meeting.



The magazine "CHARLIE HEBDO" is best known for publishing satirical cartoons of political and Religious beliefs, it was gathered that publications on Islamic faith has in the past angered some Muslims sects.




Four of France well known cartoonists, Georges Wolinski, Bernard Verlhac, and Jean Cabut. including the magazine's editor Stephane Charbonnier, were killed in the attack. It was gathered that the magazine tweeted cartoon of Isis leader just before the attack.




The get-away-car was later found abandoned in 9th district, North East of Paris.



Leaders round the world like Barrack Obama, David Cameron, Angela Merkel, Ban Ki - Moon, Pope Francis and French President Francois Hollande, have strongly condemned the attack. While security have reportedly been stepped up in other potential targets.

Photos from the attack:





















The hash-tag "Je suis Charlie" (I am charlie) in solidarity with CHARLIE HEBDO, has gone viral on social media, as people all over the world condemn the baseless attack.





France has declared Thursday January 8, a day of mourning over the incident. 

Fraudsters On The Loose, Circulating Scam NNPC Job Offer Mails!

As much as this may come as answers to teeming Nigerian job hunters' prayers; readers beware, the scam mail below is currently being sent to prospective applicants, from some gang posing as NNPC RECRUITMENT OFFICIALS, promising job opportunities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after a fee in the sum of N5,500 has been remitted to a First Bank Account, which they send to their victims; that is if applicants can not travel to Abuja to obtain alleged NNPC job application forms.

The Scam mail below:

From: nnpc recruitment <nnpc2015jobrecruitment9@gmail.com>
Date: January 6, 2015 at 9:37:45 PM GMT+1
To: (name withheld)
Subject: NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION APPLICATION FORM AND INTERVIEW DETAILS

"Dear Applicant,your resume and request application has been observed and processed,and you have been stated for listing and recruitment.Contact the human resource manager ENG Balogun Austen on 08146242571 for form purchase info and interview details.Be duly noted that job vacancy is only stated in Nigeria and applicants from outer countries will be asked to relocate for job opportunity.Any form of indiscipline is not tolerated as management will not be held responsible for disapproval of application due to inability to relocate to Nigeria. An agreement will be signed in your application form when purchased form licensed authority.

Signed:management
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation"

 After investigations, Roving Informant discovered that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is not in any way connected to this, and at the moment NOT recruiting. 

Be warned.....don't fall prey to this.

Ex U.S Governor To Spend Two Years In Jail For Corruption!

Having being found guilty September 4, 2014, on 11 of 13 federal charges against him, former Virginia governor, Bob McDonnell was on Tuesday, January 6, convicted of trading access to the power of the governor's office for more than $165,000 in loans and high-end gifts, and prosecutors wanted him to spend more than 10 years in federal prison. 

McDonnel was convicted by a jury on 11 charges, while his wife Maureen, was convicted on eight in September 2014. 

"I stand before you a heartbroken and humbled man," McDonnell reportedly said in court.

Maureen McDonnell, who was present at the court Tuesday, is to be sentenced next month.

What lessons can Nigeria learn from this?