10 Basic Secrets Of Boko Haram

This terrorist group jumped to the forefront of the battle against Islamist terrorists in North Africa, when it kidnapped a French family from Cameroon. But who is this group? How did it start? And what role did Nigeria’s faction fighting have in its emergence? Here are 10 facts about Boko Haram.

Who is Boko Haram?

Boko Haram is the name of a large Islamist group fighting in northern Nigeria. Its aim is to establish an independent Islamic state under Sharia law. But this is only partially accurate. The group’s proper name is

TRAGIC: Nine Pupils Die While Treking To School

While the current cult clash has continued to claim several lives in the state, Youths and infants of Ewet Offot community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have asked the State government to establish a primary school for them to forestall further loss of lives of infants who trek long distances to attend schools in other communities.
Coming under the umbrella of Ewet Youth Development Association, the disclosed that so far, they have lost nine kids who were knocked down by vehicles while trekking long distances to attend primary schools since Ewet Offot remains the only community in the Uyo Capital City without a government own primary school.

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Nollywood Diva In Hot Red Gleam

 

Nollywood beauty Steph Nora Okere appears in red. Sparkling, gleaming, stunning and stylish - as always.

Friendly Match: Super Eagles To Play Italy In London

The memories of USA 94' will be brought back as The Nigeria Football Federation and the Italian FA have agreed on a friendly match between both countries to take place in London

With the 2014 World Cup within reach, the Nigeria Football Federation has agreed for the Super Eagles to play the Azzurri of Italy in London on November 18.

The African champions will

Jay Z Travels To London Concert On Tube

Rapper Jay Z has surprised fans by travelling to his gig at London's O2 Arena on the Tube.

He was joined on his journey by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Timbaland, who is supporting him on his Magna Carta world tour.
Martin, who is good friends with Jay Z, later joined him on stage.

Fan Jamie Robb tweeted a photo after meeting the rapper. "What a riot... Just met Jay Z on the tube in London," he said.
He also revealed they had an entourage of around 10 people with them.

Another fan, Fu Choi, was "too starstruck" to take a photo and said the rapper was mobbed by

Starved Syrians May Now Eat Dogs - Cleric

A group of Syrian clerics have issued a ruling - or fatwa - allowing people living in besieged suburbs of Damascus to eat meat that is normally forbidden.

In a video, the Muslim clerics said people could eat cats, dogs and donkeys to stave off hunger.
The fatwa comes amid reports of starvation in the besieged, rebel-held Damascus suburb of Muadhamiya.

Aid agencies have urged the government to

Suicide Bombers Blew Themselves In A Failed Attempt To Blow The Super Eagles

The Ethiopian goverment has revealed that terrorists who had planned to blow up the game between Nigeria and Ethiopia had accidently blown there selfs up.

The explosion on Sunday happened in the upscale Bole district of the capital, about 5 km (3 miles) from Addis Ababa Stadium where thousands of fans were gathering for the match.
 
"They were Somali nationals and