Wednesday 7 January 2015

12 Killed, 10 Wounded As Gunmen Storm French Magazine Office


Masked gunmen stormed the offices of a French anti-Islamic publication killing at least 12 and wounding 10 people before escaping, Police said.
The weekly as previously drawn condemnation from Muslims and it is believed to ba terrorist attack.



According to reports, the attack is supposedly in revenge for the magazine's mockery of the Holy Prophet Mohammed in a cartoon. 

The masked attackers, clad in black with hoods burst into the Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris Today, opening fire on staff and shouting "We are from the Al Qaeda, the prophet has been avenged, Allahu Akbar!" according to witnesses. 


Atiku, Tinubu, Fashola, Others Emerge Buhari's Campaign Members [Full List]


Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, ex-Lagos state governor and APC national leader, Bola Tinubu were among those listed as top campaign officials for the campaign of APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

It would be recalled that Atiku was a presidential aspirant of the party, but lost out to Buhari at the party's primaries.

While Tinubu will oversee the campaign activities of the party in South, Atiku will take care of campaign in the North.

See the full list below:
1. Chairman – General Muhammadu Buhari

2. Alternate Chairman – Prof Yemi Osinbanjo 

3. Deputy Chairman – Chief John Oyegun 

4. Vice Chairman North- Alh Atiku Abubakar 

5. Vice Chairman South – Sen. Bola Tunubu 

6. Secretary/ Director General – Governor Chibuike Amaechi

7. Council Members – 
Gen M. Buhari, Prof Y. Osinbanjo. Alh A. Abubakar, Mr. S.N Isaiah, Dr. S Jaja, Prince T. Momoh, Chief B. Akande, Chief O. Onu, Chief A. Ogbegie, Chief J. Oyegun, Alh M. Buni, Alh B. Gwagwarwa, Sen O. Izunaso, Sen L. Shuaibu, Chief S. Oni. Gov R. Amaechi, Gov R. Aregbesola, Gov B. Fashola, Gov T. Al Makura, Gov A. Wamakko, Gov. R Kwakwanso, Gov. I Geidam, Gov. K. Shettima, Gov. A. Oshiomhole, Gov. A. Ahmed, Gov A. Ajimobi, Gov I. Amosun, Gov. R. Okorocha, Gov. A Yari, Gov K. Fayemi, Chief O. Oyo kola, Sen Chris Ngige, Sen. A Ibrahim, Sen. K. Gaya, Sen. G Akume, Sen. B. Saraki, Sen A. Adamu, Prince A. Audi, Sen D. Goje, Sen A. Yarima, Alh K. Baraje, Hajia Ramatu Tijjani, Jasper Azutalam, Sharon Ikeazor, Hon A Dabiri Eruwa, Rt. Hon A Tambuwal, Hon F. Gbajabiamila, Hon Temi Harriman 

8. Deputy Director Operations – Sen O. Mamora 

9. Deputy Director Coordination – Chief Audu 
Ogbeh 

10. Zonal Coordinators – 
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole – South South 

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola – South West

Senator Chris Ngige – South East

Alh Al Makura – North Central 

Alh Kashim Shettima – North East 

Gov Aliyu Wamakko – North West 

11. DIRECTORS 
Media and Publicity – Garba Shehu 

Admin & Finance – Hon Sokonte Davies 

Contact & Mobilisation – Boss Mustapha 

Election Planning & Monitoring – T. O. E Ekechi 

Policy Research & Strategy – H. E Dr. John 
Fayemi 

Security – General Dambazau 

Legal – Chukwuma Ume 

Youth Mobilisation – Dasuki Jalo 

Woman Mobilisation – Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani 

Fund Raising – H. E, Barr Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN. 


Tiwa Savage, Toolz, Banky W And Zainab Balogun Graces The Cover Of Blanck Magazine


UK publication Blank magazine has given us a sneak peek of their latest publication tagged "Homeland Issue". This edition features Tiwa Savage, Toolz, Banky W and Zainab Balogun as their cover stars.

The issue profiles inspiring individuals who have returned home after their stay abroad and are doing well in their homeland at their respective fields.  
In the feature, the cover stars opened up on life after moving back amongst other things.
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Beyonce's Father, Mathew Knowles Is Planning A Destiny's Child Movie


Mathew Knowles is in the news again, well this time it's not about one of his babies or being broke, but about his plans to release a Destiny's Child movie.

In a recent interview with Wall Street Journal, Beyonce's father said;
"“I would like the ladies of Destiny’s Child to be involved and engaged with it, and get their support. That would be important as well. That story is very special to us, and we want to ensure that we get the right writers, screenwriter, that we build the right team around it, and that we have the right network.”

Dele Momodu Clinches New Endorsement Deal As Glo Ambassador



Publisher of Ovation magazine and respected columnist, Dele Momodu has announced himself as a Glo ambassador.

Dele Momodu featured in the latest Glo TV commercial alongside other Glo ambassadors like Richard Mofe Damijo and Sammie Okposo.
He took to his Instagram to announce his new deal with the telecoms giant saying;
"We are proud Glo Ambassadors..... checkout our amazing advert on NTA, CHANNELS, CNN, and YouTube." 










Justin Bieber Strips Down As The New Face Of Calvin Klein Underwear

Justin Bieber is kicking of 2015 in his underwear!
The 20-year-old pop star announced his new Calvin Klein modeling gig on social media, sharing racy photos from the upcoming campaign, some of which showed Bieber with nothing but tight white boxer briefs with his abs and tattoos on full display.
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I'm Not Getting Married To A 17-year-old Girl - Emir Sanusi


The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has debunked the media speculations that he was planning to  take a 17-year-old daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa as his fourth wife. 

The former CBN boss while responding to inquiries by SaharaReporters via text message said it was untrue and baseless.
The monarch stated that he fully supports the right of children not to get forcibly married before attaining the age of 18. He further stated that he has not and will not contract a marriage with any woman under 18.

Corrupt Politicians WIll End Up In Kirikiri When I Assume Office - Buhari


Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC) General Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged that all corrupt politicians will face the full wrath of the law if he becomes Nigeria's president.

Buhari disclosed this while speaking on Tuesday in Uyo, at APC rally and presentation of the party's flag to Umana Umana, the Akwa Ibom governorship candidate.
"When we come into power, anyone who steals Nigerian money will end up in Kirikiri Maximum Prisons. We are going to make sure that Nigeria’s wealth belongs only to Nigerians,” Buhari said.
The former head of state also assured Nigerians that his government would  create over 3million jobs yearly, to take care of the jobless youths.