Deadly Twin Blasts Rock Gombe 24 Hrs To Jonathan's Visit!

Barely twenty hours before President Jonathan’s campaign visit to Gombe state, two bomb explosions has been reported on Sunday, February 1, killing five people.

The twin blasts, which allegedly went off within five mins intervals, occurred at old Gombe market gate, at about 2:50pm, at the center of the town. 

The second blast reportedly went off five mins later at the timber market which is directly behind the 301 Artillery Regiment Quarter Guard of the Nigerian Army.

African Leaders Agree To Send Troops To Fight Boko- Haram!

As a result of a two - day meeting which ended on Saturday, January 31 in Adis Ababa, members of the 54-nation African Union who met in Ethiopia agreed to send 7,500 troops to fight the Boko Haram militants in Nigeria.

It would be recalled that recently, Chad sent a warplane and troops which drove the insurgents out of Malam Fatori, a town that borders with northeastern Nigeria. 

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2015 Presidential elections- Nigeria's Ex Militants Spits Fire!

Nigeria's former Defence Minister, Rtd. Gen. Yakubu Danjuma, reportedly received a 'seven-day ultimatum' from a group of ex-militants in the Niger Delta region, functioning under the platform of Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative, headed by Reuben Wilson, to withdraw a statement where he called for the arrest of some ex militants or face wrath.

According to information, the retired Army General had condemned the decisions from a meeting held by the ex-militants in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital, where they allegedly threatened to unleash terror in the country, if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the February poll. Consequently, Danjuma reportedly called for the immediate arrest of Asari Dokubo,  Victor Ben and Government Ekpemupolo otherwise known as Tompolo, all ex-militants.

This move from Danjuma seemed not to have gone down well with the ex militants, as they responded by giving -the ultimatum. 

Part of the alleged statement read: “As much as he has the right to free speech, Danjuma ought to know that the oil money he is enjoying today, through his ownership of oil blocs, came from our sacrifices and blood. We staked our lives to fight for the development of our country.

“We fought for freedom for our land and it pains us that people like Danjuma who have reaped bountifully from the Niger Delta, can wake up to insult our sensibilities.

“For Danjuma to call for the arrest of Asari Dokubo, then he has walked on the tail of the serpent.

“The much we know is that we the ex militants who decided to drop our guns to join forces with the federal government to develop the country, especially the Niger Delta, have never said anything or taken any action that would warrant such explosives from Danjuma".

On the other hand, it was gathered that the Special Adviser to the President on the Amnesty Programme, Mr Kingsley Kuku, has dismissed the report, saying the ex-militants only expressed concern over the way the President was treated during his campaign in Bauchi and Katsina states.

Isil Demand Her Freedom, Who Really Is Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawiand?

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) recently made it clear to Japanese government that they would free Kenji Goto, the Japanese Journalist reportedly held captive, if Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawiand, is released to them. 

A demand that got the world wondering...




....who really is Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawiand.....

All that is known about the 35 year-old, Iraqi woman, is that she was involved in a 2005 Jordanian hotel bombings.



Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawiand her husband Ali Hussein Ali al-Shamari, were wearing explosive-laden belts when they walked into a  Jordanian-Palestinian wedding reception at Radisson ballroom.

President Jonathan Re-affirms Commitment To Free. Fair Elections, & Bringing Terrorism To An End!

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a  free, fair and credible 2015 elections, even as he pledged to put an end to insurgency in Nigeria. 

President Jonathan stated this during his meeting with visiting U.S Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, in Lagos - Nigeria on Sunday on Sunday, 25 January 2015. John Kerry was in Lagos for an official engagement.

During the meeting, Good luck Jonathan revealed that issues that bothers on vast matters as it concern the two nations was raised.  Some of which includes trade, security and politics.  

According to President Jonathan "Nigeria is a vibrant democracy and the largest trading partner of the United States in Africa, with more than $18 billion in bilateral trade. Our countries and peoples share a mutual admiration for each other and a deep commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights". he said.

Concerning security and the February polls Goodluck Jonathan reaffirmed that the country is strongly committed to "building the multinational task force to fight Boko Haram in partnership with Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin Republic under the auspices of the Lake Chad Basin Commission".

"I emphasized to Secretary Kerry that I am deeply committed to ensuring that our forthcoming election is free, fair, and credible. It is especially critical that all political parties abide by the Abuja Accord, which commits each to non-violence before, during, and after the election.

I made it absolutely clear that the May 29th handover date is sacrosanct. In addition, the Government will provide all resources that are required by the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that the election goes smoothly". He stated.

Saudi Arabia's new King Salma Pledge To Uphold late Abdullah's Governing Principles!

Following the death of King Abdullah of the oil rich Saudi Arabia, which was announced late Thursday 22 January 2015, after almost two decades in power, at 90 years of age. His half brother/ Crowned Prince, 76-year-old Salman has since ascended the throne.

The new, King of Saudi Arabia in his maiden speech as King said his regime intends to keep to what he called the "straight part the country has advanced on"  

“We will, with God’s support, maintain the straight path that this country has advanced on since its establishment by the late King Abdulaziz,”. King Salman said.

Long Live the King....