Troops of the 21 Brigade, 7 Division, have continued their offensive operations against Boko Haram terrorists still hiding in the Sambisa forest, the army headquarters said Monday. The spokesperson for the army, Sani Usman, said in a statement that more camps were cleared as troops penetrated deeper into the dreaded forest. Mr. Usman, a colonel, said, “On Sunday 8th May 2016, the troops have cleared 4 villages in the terrorists enclave which include Bala Karege, Goske, Harda and the famous Markas 3. There was no encounter with the terrorists in all the villages as the Boko Haram terrorists have abandoned…
Author: David Folami
At least six persons were killed and many others wounded when some unidentified gunmen attacked Korum, Orawua and Gidan Bature villages in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State on Sunday. Sources from the areas said the unknown attackers raided the villages at around 2am, killing six persons including a blind man and a woman. According to them, the gunmen burnt eight cars and set several houses ablaze in Korum village. Reports also indicated that hundreds of residents of the attacked villages fled for Mutum Biyu, Gassol Local Government headquarters for safety. The wounded persons were taken to clinics at…
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido in a recent post on Snapchat reveals he hasn’t flown economy in 10 years. The self proclaimed ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ took too Snapchat today, Monday, May 9, 2016 to make this revelation. According to the ‘Gobe’ crooner, “I haven’t flown economy in like 10 years.” Apparently, Davido who is currently in the United States of America for a couple of performances had to fly to Los Angeles from Ohio earlier today but unlike his usual private jet or business class flights he had to make do with a seat in economy with his hype man Special…
Rapper Ill Bliss, on Sunday, May 8 2016 cursed a fan’s mum be raped by a thousand bats after he was criticized in a twitfight. Although the hip-hop recording artiste and Capital Hill boss, later apologized, saying that he was sorry for the choice of his words, and that the tweep was entitled to his opinions, he was called out by fans on social media. The rapper then took to Instagram today, May 9, 2016 to apologize to fans who feel offended by his manner. He wrote, “I place a huge premium on the Fans and respect the critics (constructive…
Gbenro Ajibade is the latest cover star for Reloaded Magazine. In the magazine, Ajibade talks about his marriage with Osas Ighodaro, dishing exclusive details on how they met, their friendship and what makes Osas the only woman for him. There are also more on his offers from Hollywood, relationship with Uti Nwachukwu and how he gets his famous abs constantly ripped. Also in the edition are spotlights on top fashion stylist, Maryanne ‘Mayreejay’ Alabi and blogging king, Ibrahim Salawu of Unilag Olodo. They also had a no-holds-barred chit-chat with PSquare’s official DJ, DJ Switch and an introduction into the life…
Blac Chyna is ready to profit off the famous name Kardashian as she has filed legal documents to claim the name Angela Renee Kardashian for future business ventures. According to TMZ, the 27-year-old model whose birth name is Angela Renee White is planning to launch ‘entertainment services, make television and movie appearances, live as a “social media celebrity,” as well as party host,’ under the new moniker. As we earlier reported, Chyna and Rob announced their baby news over the weekend, after recently becoming engaged just five months of being a couple. Us Weekly reports that the couple are planning…
The wife of Triple MG boss, who recently shut down a body shamer on Instagram has arrived at a way to reply haters. By simply keeping quiet! Recall that last week, the pregnant actress slammed a body shamer who called her fat with a terse reply. Now, another troll picked on her via an Instagram post but the wife of the Triple MG boss was calmer with her reply this time and revealed she won’t be tempted to actually exchange words. “I don’t have a problem with you or anyone airing their opinion. But don’t come across as rude,” Esoro…
Jennifer Lopez should be smiling to the bank after the video of her new song, ‘Ain’t Your Mama’ reached 10 million views in just three days! In the video, the Latina superstar slams male supremacy and calls on women to learn how to stand on their own and do not have to limit themselves to house keeping, cooks and/or personal assistants. The video was well received by women around the world including US presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton who tweeted about it. Pop star Rihanna also had something to say about one of the costumes Jlo wore in the video. “She…
Despite the speculations of an upcoming split between Nicki Minaj and rapper boyfriend, Meek Mill, she is still very much in love with him, a fact she has made very clear in the last few days. The 33-yr-old rapper took to her Instagram page on May 6, 2016 to gush about Meek as he turned 29, as well as flaunting the sweet gifts she got him for his birthday. Meek who obviously shares her feelings, has out done himself on several occasions where he gifted Nicki with gifts and she just had to return the favour. For his birthday, Nicki…
Caitlyn Jenner’s son, Brody Jenner doesn’t believe that morning sickness can cause an expectant mother not to show up at night gigs! Jenner, who just got engaged, has slammed Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna for cancelling two club appearances over the weekend. Both Kardashian, 29, and his pregnant future wife, 27, failed to show up at two separate prescheduled club appearances, including a commitment at Ohm in Hollywood on Friday, May 6, and another at the Pool After Dark at Harrah’s in Atlantic City the following night. The club manager later announced the engaged pair had bowed out minutes before…
Remember when Kim Kardashian broke the internet with an all-white bathing suit after giving birth to daughter North West in 2013? Well, junior sister Kylie Jenner is trying to break that record! The 18-year-old posted yet another sexy selfie of herself in a cutout white bathing suit and her body looks insane! Between the plunging neckline and the cutouts on the front, this just may be one of her sexiest pictures in 2016.But did she beat Kim’s infamous all-white swimsuit image in 2013? “Almost summer.. Trying on swimsuits and I fell in love with this @portobrazil one #Portobrazil#Summercoming #KylieinBrazil” Kylie…
Since the birth of Saint West, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have basically been hoarding their son when it comes to exposing him to the public eye, making every glimpse an event. The celebrity couple seem to have decided to drop the charade as they flaunted their cute bundle while on vacation to Cuba with the rest of the Kardashian crew. The cute family were spotted out and about on the streets of Cuba over the weekend, where they were reportedly expected to shoot some episodes of the family reality TV show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.” The pictures show…
Bayern Munich’s treble-winning former coach Jupp Heynckes has turned down Pep Guardiola’s invite to help celebrate the club’s historic fourth straight German league title this Saturday in the Bavarian capital. Heynckes, 71, steered Bayern to the 2013 treble of Champions League, German Cup and Bundesliga titles before his successor Guardiola became head coach for the 2013/14 season. The Spaniard continued Heynckes’ success by steering Bayern to the German league title in each of his following three seasons in charge. Bayern have won this season’s Bundesliga title, making them the first club to win the German league title four years in…
Bayern Munich plan to bid farewell to coach Pep Guardiola with the league and cup double, as they prepare to start the party next Saturday after winning a historic fourth straight Bundesliga title. Bayern became the first club to win the German league four times in a row on Saturday after their 2-1 win at Bavarian neighbours Ingolstadt, when Robert Lewandowski scored both goals. Their hopes of winning the Champions League were ended on Tuesday in the semifinals by Atletico Madrid, but Bayern can win the domestic double for the 11th time, having won both the league and cup eight…
Manager Jurgen Klopp has backtracked on his call for Liverpool fans without tickets to head to Basel for the Europa League final against Sevilla on May 18, and said he regretted making the statement. Liverpool have been allocated around 10,000 tickets for the final in Switzerland but Klopp urged fans to turn up anyway, prompting Europe’s governing body Uefa to warn supporters without tickets to stay away from the stadium. Speaking after Liverpool’s 2-0 home win against Watford on Sunday, Klopp said he had made a mistake. “Last time I spoke about Basel, I spoke like a supporter and I…
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique believes his side will be deserving winners of a 24th La Liga title if they can beat Granada away on Saturday to stave of a late surge from Real Madrid. The Catalans lead Madrid by a point with just one game to play after continuing their return to form with a 5-0 drubbing of Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Sunday. Luis Suarez scored twice, whilst Lionel Messi, Neymar and Rafinha, with his first goal since returning from a long-term knee injury, were also on target. One of their title rivals fell by the wayside on…
Far from despondent after his team’s La Liga title hopes ended with a surprise defeat at relegated Levante, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is taking only positives from what he believes could be the most important year in the club’s history. Atletico, days after eliminating Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final, lost 2-1 on Sunday at Levante where they have not won since 2007. “There is no type of excuse regarding our previous game,” Simeone told the club’s website. “We are finishing what has been a fantastic and enormous campaign. We were one game away from competing with…
It was West Ham’s first home defeat in the league since August — a run of 15 games — and left a Europa League berth as their only realistic target for the end of the season. West Ham slipped out of the qualifying places to seventh following Southampton’s 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and Liverpool are now just a point behind them after winning 2-0 at home to Watford. Seventh place could yield a Europa League spot at the season’s end, but only if Manchester City finish in the top four and United beat Palace in the FA…
Manchester United have the glinting incentive of a Champions League place in their sights as they prepare for an emotion-charged Premier League contest at West Ham United on Tuesday. Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the weekend means that United can pip their cross-town rivals to a top-four spot if they beat West Ham and then prevail at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. An FA Cup final date against Crystal Palace follows, suddenly making United manager Louis van Gaal’s horizon a great deal sunnier, but with West Ham playing their last ever game at their venerable Boleyn Ground home,…
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has backed his team to finish ahead of north London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League, dismissing suggestions by Gunners manager Arsene Wenger that it would be a one-off should Spurs finish higher. Third-placed Arsenal drew 2-2 with Manchester City on Sunday to close the gap on second-placed Tottenham to two points with one game to play. Spurs lost 2-1 to Southampton but thanks to their vastly superior goal difference need just one point from their final game at Newcastle United on Sunday to finish above Arsenal for the first time since 1995. “It would…