17/05/2014

Arsenal lift English FA Cup

                          Arsenal players celebrating their victory on Saturday. Photo: Goal
Arsenal on Saturday ended its nine years trophy drought with a come –from-behind 3-2 victory over Hull City at Wembley.
Aaron Ramsey was Arsenal’s hero, scoring in the 109th minute to send the hard fighting Hull City into despair.
The match started at a frenetic pace and it was the underdogs who first threatened.
They were duly rewarded with two quick goals through James Chester and Curtis Davies in the 4th and 8th minute. Continue...

Man dies digging grave to steal skull in Osun state

                       
An unidentified young man in Ilobu community, in the Irepodun LGA of Osun State, was found head deep in a grave in the early hours of Wednesday May 14th, after allegedly attempting to cut off the head of a corpse, buried in Tonto compound in the area, Saturday Tribune reports
The suspect’s accomplices fled in terror after seeing half his body get stuck mysteriously in the grave. His death has generated concern among the terrified residents of the Ilobu community.

It was gathered that the victim and his partners in crime allegedly came to Tonto compound in the early hours of Wednesday with a plot to exhume the corpse of an aged woman and sever her decomposed head, allegedly for ritual purposes. Continue...

Tania broke up with Wizkid for not being ready for Marriage?!

       
It's most likely Tania Omotayo broke up with Wizkid for not being ready for marriage!
                   
During a AskWizkid question and answer session on twitter recently, a fan asked the music star when he'll be getting married and he plainly replied saying "No Plans for Marriage".
Recall that Tania once said she can't stick with any man until he puts a ring on it (HERE)...that's probably why they parted ways - not many ladies can stay in a relationship with a man who has no plans for Marriage!

US General Says: Nigerian soldiers reluctant to fight


The United States has said that the Nigerian military is becoming afraid of engaging the Boko Haram insurgents.
Testifying on Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the US Air Force Chief of staff, Gen. Mark Welsh III, said, “We’re now looking at a military force that is, quite frankly, becoming afraid to even engage. The United States doesn’t have the capacity, the capability to go rescue every kidnapped person around the world.”
The New York Times reported that the US might choose to minimize its involvement in the search for the over 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram due to doubts over Nigeria’s military capabilities.

According to Saturday PUNCH learnt that the US had questioned the ability of the Nigerian military to rescue the girls even with international help.

Ndlea detects drug syndicate

                 
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered a drug syndicate that operates under the cover of a travel agency.
This followed the arrest of two suspected members of the criminal gang at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The duo was found in possession of 4.660kg of substances suspected to be methamphetamine at the airport car park.
NDLEA Commander at the Lagos Airport, Hamza Umar, gave the names of the suspects as Gwacham Emmanuel Orakwe, 25, and Alhaji Ayila Kolawole, 47. “Gwacham Emmanuel Orakwe’s role was to smuggle the drug to India, while Alhaji Ayila Kolawole was the one coordinating his movement. Both of them were apprehended at the car park with 4.660kg of methamphetamine.

Jega laments voters’ apathy in Nigeria

           
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday lamented over the apathetic attitude of Nigerians towards elections.

The INEC chairman stated this while inaugurating the National Inter-Agency Advisory Committee on Voter Education and Publicity (NICVEP), which was established to ensure proper coordination and monitoring of voter education nation wide and to ensure participation of marginalised groups.

Jega further linked the hurdle of conducting elections in Nigeria to the attitude of both the electorate and political class adding that the low level of awareness by citizens was a major reason for voter apathy. Continue...

16/05/2014

FA Cup: Can Arsenal end nine-year trophy drought?

  
Can Arsenal end a nine-year trophy drought in Saturday’s English FA Cup final against Hull City?
The match starts at 5pm Nigerian time in Wembley.
The pressure is on Arsenal ahead of the game because of its clear favourites tag and the quality of players expected to be on duty for the Arsene Wenger side on Saturday evening.
Interestingly, it was in this tournament back in 2005 that the north London club secured their last piece of silverware, when they beat Manchester United on penalties.
The win against the Tigers today could bring back Arsenal’s lost glory.
The “Gunners” have since lost two League Cup finals (in 2007 and 2011) and were beaten by Barcelona in the 2006 Champions League final.

Caleb University shut over students’ unrest

                    
Students of Caleb University, Imota Lagos went on rampage yesterday destroying school properties.
The school was consequently shut down to stem the violence which allegedly began when a school official tried to stop a Muslim student from praying in the school – the institution is a Christian school.
No fewer than four cars and many other school properties were vandalised in the mayhem.
Caleb’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayo Olukoju announced today the temporary shutdown of the school which he said will re-open on June 2nd.
Prof. Olukoju said: “We have rules and regulations in the school and all the students agreed to abide by them. These rules are in the student handout. Before now, we have been applying appropriate sanctions against students who default in any of these rules.
“We wanted to enforce one of such sanctions on Wednesday before this crisis escalated.”
He however debunked the insinuations that the violence was related to religion. “Please, the crisis has nothing to do with religion. It has nothing to do with being a Christian or a Muslim,” he assured.

Nigeria at war with Boko Haram Say: Edwin Clark


The foremost Ijaw leader and elder states man, Chief Edwin Clark, on Friday said that Nigeria is at war with the Boko Haram sect.
He said the abduction of over 200 Chibok schoolgirls called for a sober reflection by Nigerians.
Chief Clark said these in Abuja when Orashi Women Patriotic Front paid him a courtesy visit in his Asokoro residence.
Clark said he had hoped the declaration of state emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa by President Goodluck Jonathan would curb the killings in the northeast.
He said: “I thought the declaration of state of emergency in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe will curb the insurgence but I have realized that it did not.
“We are at war with evil forces, our daughters are suffering in the bush, let us pray that the God will deliver them from these evil men.” Continue....

Khloe Kardashian puts her camel toe on display once again

            
The reality star has had a battle with the below-the-belt bulge for some time and recently embraced it. In March, while talking about her do's and don'ts of fashion, Khloe said she's accepted it for what it was, saying;
"My camel toe is not a fashion mistake anymore. I have a big p**sy. I can't control it. I have to go back to the mindset that if you see it, that's my gift from me to you. And it's a beautiful gift. That is just what God gave me."

"Jose Mourinho is a fool for questioning my age' - Samuel Eto'o

                         
Well, Sameul Eto'o can talk now because his contract with Chelsea is finished. He's finally responded to his former coach Jose Mourinho's comments about him being older than 33. Speaking with reporters in Abidjan yesterday, the 3-time African footballer of the year called Mourinho a fool for questioning his age
"I am 33 years old. And it is not because a fool called me an old man that you must believe it. And you may have noticed that the old man was better than the youngsters.'
Eto'o also hinted that he will play for a European club next season rather than sign a lucrative deal in the Middle East. "Some believe I am going to retire in the US or the Middle East, but I have regained the joy of the Champions League and I am going to carry on playing in the Champions League.

Adamawa villagers today killed 70 Boko Haram men searching for food

                        
According to a report by Sahara Reporters, no fewer than 70 members of Boko Haram were killed today May 16th by members of a vigilante group in the Madagali town of Adamawa state and captured seven alive who they handed over to the police. 
 
The vigilantes reportedly acted after they were tipped off by a local food vendor that the militants were coming to get food before heading out for a major operation to raid villages in the area, usually carried out at night.
 
With this information, the vigilantes mobilized, laid ambush and patiently waited for the men of the sect. The men, numbering about 100, showed up later at night to pick up their meal and that was when the vigilantes attacked them, killing most and arresting the ones that survived the assault. Continue...

I can’t put up with domestic violence Says: Judith Audu

                                *Judith Audu
Judith Audu has come a long way to be counted among those who matter in Nollywood.Having featured in many flicks and sitcoms, Judith tried her hands at producing her own film and she made a big impresssion with her short film ‘Not Right’, an expose on domestic violence.

 Born and bred in Lagos with a Masters degree in Public and International Affairs and a B.A in French, both from the University of Lagos,Judith has more than enough to succeed anywhere but chose acting because that is what makes her happy. She speaks with WG on her career, marriage and her passions. Excerpts:

15/05/2014

We will not forget Abducted girls Says: Okonjo-Iweala

                        
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Thursday promised that the Federal Government will not relent in its efforts to rescue the abducted schoolgirls.
The minister said this in Ilorin, Kwara State, at the launch of oil palm plantation and distribution of personal computer tablets to fresh students of the University of Ilorin.
She said, “I want to start this occasion by telling that we should take one minute to recognize a group of young women for whom we are saddened and waiting, our young girls from Chibok. Can you stand up for just one minute please?

Rihanna Gives $25,000 To Charity After Accidentally Smashing Police Commission Chief's Phone At NBA Game

                                     
Even though she is know as a good girl gone bad, Rihanna has prove to be a bad girl gone good!...Rihanna and 65-year-old Police Commission President Steve Soboroff were seated together while taking a selfie with his phone to show support for the LAPD at the Clippers NBA playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.

Rihanna mistakenly dropped the phone on the floor and the screen cracked. Rihanna who felt bad opted to make up for it by donating $25,000 to a charity fund.
 The 65-year-old kept his followers update about developments, saying:
'BIG @rihanna news: she's donating $25,000 to @LAPoliceFdtn for cadets & families of fallen officers.' Continue...

Nigerian Army removes Commander whose battalion revolted yesterday

                    
The Army Commander whose unit revolted yesterday May 14th in Maiduguri has been removed by the Nigerian Army from the 7th infantry division.

Spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Major General Chris Olukolade, announced the removal of Major General Ahmadu Mohammed in a statement released today.

The Commander's battalion revolted yesterday, shooting sporadically after seeing the bodies of their colleagues who had been ambushed and killed by Boko Haram in Chibok. They also complained of not getting adequate weaponry to fight Boko Haram and poor conditions. The soldiers shot at their commander during the rampage but didn't kill him.

Jonathan is overwhelmed by Boko Haram says: Obasanjo

                                  
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday insisted on a carrot and stick approach to end the Boko Haram insurgency.
He said there could be no other means since President Goodluck Jonathan “is overwhelmed “by the Boko Haram (insurgency).
Obasanjo spoke on a BBC programme, Focus on Africa, which aired a special edition on Nigeria’s insecurity last night.Obasanjo said he took it upon himself in 2011 to go on a fact- finding mission when Boko Haram insurgency became uncontrollable to see how to mediate.
He said he met people, especially families who knew them. “I wanted to find out if it was an organisation which has aims and objectives and if they have foreign backing.” Continue...

Jonathan to Boko Haram: no prisoners swap for girls

                  
President Goodluck Jonathan has ruled out freeing Boko Haram prisoners in exchange for the release of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls.
Minister of Special Duties Tanimu Turaki, had earlier said authorities were ready to negotiate with Boko Haram, but the  President insisted yesterday that this was out of the question.
“He made it very clear that there will be no negotiation with Boko Haram that involves a swap of abducted schoolgirls for prisoners,” said British Africa Minister Mark Simmonds after meeting Dr. Jonathan in Abuja, to discuss an international recue mission for the girls, according to the BBC.
According to Thenation The April 15 kidnapping has caused international outrage, and foreign teams of experts are in the country to assist the security forces in tracking them down. Continue...

New Hot Video: DJ Rax ft Orezi - Adanwanne


Finally the video for the dancehall song by DJ Rax & Orezi is here. Shot on location in Johannesburg, South Africa.

14/05/2014

Soldiers revolt in Maiduguri over lack of ammunitions and poor condition

                             
Angry soldiers from the newly formed 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri today May 14th revolted against their General Officer Commanding, Major General Abubakar Mohammed, shooting sporadically in the Maimalari barracks, which is also home to the Artillery Corps, the Ordinance, as well as army signals in Maiduguri, Sahara Reporters reports
 
According to two soldiers who spoke with SR, emotions ran high when they saw the bodies of their colleagues ambushed and killed by Boko Haram men in Chibok, Borno state. The angry soldiers immediately started shooting into the air, complaining that their superior have failed to provide them with adequate weaponry with which to fight the war against the better-armed Boko Haram militants.
“We the soldiers don’t have the kind of arms and ammunition that [Boko Haram] fighters have. So everyday, they kill our men anyhow, but it is never published in the media,” said one source. The other source also complained that the commanding officers “are too busy ‘eating’ money. And they do not pay our allowances on time. And once [a soldier dies], nobody knows what happens to his allowances again.”
General Mohammed was immediately whisked out of the barracks to an unknown destination

Fayemi reiterates commitment to repositioning Ekiti

                            
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has reiterated the commitment of his administration to repositioning the state.
Fayemi stated this on Wednesday while campaigning at Odo-Ayedun in Ikole Local Government Area of the state.
He said that the state government would not relent in its efforts to develop the state.
The governor urged the people to vote for him during the June 21 election so that the state would continue witnessing tremendous progress.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under which Fayemi is seeking re-election, turned out in large numbers to welcome their candidate. Continue...

Five filling stations shut in Ogun

                              
Five filling stations were on Wednesday shut in various areas of Ogun State by a monitoring team from the Ministry of Trade and Investment for sharp practices.
They were alleged to have tampered with their fuel dispensing pumps, and were short-changing their customers.
One of the filling stations shut include an NNPC Mega station along the Lagos -Abeokuta Expressway in Ifo council area of the state. Continue....

Newly Married Kelly Rowland Steps Out In Stunning Yellow Dress

           
Newly married Kelly Rowland stepped out in in a chic yellow frock at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in New York on Monday after reportedly marrying fiance Tim Witherspoon in a secret wedding on May 9. Kelly and her manager love Tim got married in Costa Rica on Friday, with guests including Beyonce and her sister Solange Knowles.We can see her glowing and happy. But why hiding the wedding finger in your pocket nah?...See more photos....

No One Can Force Me out of PDP Says: Oyinlola

               
former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has stressed that no one could intimidate him out of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Oyinlola, in a statement personally issued yesterday, said he had been following a subtle campaign in the media, including the social media, by some  people suggesting that he had decided to leave the PDP for another party, describing it as false and a ploy by his political adversaries to push him out of the party.
While saying he was aware of those behind the campaign, the former governor declared that suggestions that he had silently joined another party were false and too cheap, stressing that he was “ man and bold enough” to take decisions and stand by them openly and with fanfare. Continue....

Skipper John Terry 'delighted' to sign Another new one-year with Chelsea

                          New deal: John Terry has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at Stamford Bridge for another year
Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a new one-year contract extension.
It had been reported that the Chelsea captain was so keen to stay at Stamford Bridge that he was willing to accept a pay-cut, but the 33-year-old now looks set to secure a deal somewhere close to his current £150,000-a-week wage. 

Speaking about his new deal, Terry told the official Chelsea website: 'I'd like to thank the fans and club for their continued support, and the manager who was instrumental for me the last season.

'I'm delighted to have signed an extension to my contract with Chelsea taking me into my 20th year with the club.

Basketmouth:Dysfunctional Mind


This is one of many TV ads for Basketmouth's Uncensored comedy show taking place on June 29th at Eko Hotel, time 6pm, featuring Bovi, Buchi, 2face, Davido, Wizkid, Sound Sultan and many other

Update On Chibok: NLC, TUC, Tinubu, APC women lead protests

                          PARTY (APC) IN LAGOS STATE  LED BY SEN. OLUREMI TINUBU PROTESTING OVER THE ABDUCTION OF OVER 200 CHIBOK  SCHOOL GIRLS IN LAGOS ON TUESDAY (13/5/14).
LAGOS—FOR the second day running commercial activities in the Central Business District, CBD, of Lagos, including Governor Babatunde Fashola’s Office, at Alausa, were pralaysed yesterday as leaders of Lagos State councils of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and thousands of women of the All Progressives Congress, APC, demanding immediate rescue of female students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State abducted by the Boko Haram sect.

According to Vanguard The APC women, led by wife of former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the APC woman leader in Lagos, Mrs. Kemi Nelson, converged at the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Cathedral in Ikeja, GRA, where the protest march took off.

Who Rock it best: Mel B, LIB reader or Alicia Keys?

                              
Who wore the colour block evening dress best? Mel B (left), fashion blogger Susan Amachree, (centre) or Alicia Keys (right)?

Parents were Able to identify 54 abducted Chibok girls in Boko Haram video

           
54 out of the 130 girls shown in the 27minutes video released by Boko Haram yesterday, May 12th, have being identified by their parents, Premium Times reports

In a video viewing session which took place at the office of the Chief of Staff to Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, the video was played before some of the parents of the girls abducted, teachers, security officers, female students which included some of the girls who escaped from the abductors. With their help, some of the girls shown in the video were identified by their names. The viewing session took place at about 2pm today. In a press statement issued by Governor Kashim Shettima’s Adviser on media, Continue....


13/05/2014

Niyola Slams President Jonathan on Twitter

                    
Famous Nigerian singer, Eniola Akinbo, popularly known as Niyola, has likened President Goodluck Jonathan to the animal leaderin the novel Animal Farm.
The EME Records singer made this comparison while expressing her displeasure with the leadership style of President Jonathan especially on his handling of the missing school girls in Chibok, Borno State.


The Love To Love You crooner, who is fondly called the first lady of EME Records, likens the situation in the country to George Orwell’s legendary novel, Animal Farm.
* Niyola slams President Jonathan on her twitter handle

Foreign Army can't Solve this Problem Federal government now wants to negotiate with Boko Haram?

                   
According to a BBC Africa report, the Minister of Special Duties says the Nigerian government is ready to negotiate with Boko Haram to bring back the abducted girls. This new report is contrary to what other government officials said yesterday.

President Goodluck Jonathan seeks 6 months extension of emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

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President Jonathan today May 13th sent a request to the National Assembly seeking an extention of the State of Emergency rule in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states by six months.

In a media chat on May 4th, the president had hinted that there would be an extension of emergency rule in these states since peace has not been restored there.

Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states have witnessed high rates of attacks by Boko Haram and have been placed on emergency rule since May 1st 2013. The new proposed extention if implemented would elapse in November 2014, three months before the general election.

There has been some criticisms in some quarters against the extension. Some people believe the emergency rule earlier implemented had not reduced or stopped the killings in the states and so this new extension would still have no effect.

 
The National Assembly however has to debate on it before the President can enforce an extension.

No man can make me leave music- Annette Cookey

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Even though she clinched the third runner-up prize at the debut edition of MTN’s Project Fame West Africa, the Rivers State-born Annette Cookey can be compared to an eagle ready to soar to greatness.

Armed with a strong vocal range, sex appeal,an irresistible performance aptitude, Annette is ready to take on the world. In this interview, she opens up on why she has been out of circulation, the craziest thing a fan has ever done for her, among other issues. Excerpts:

My music journey has been quite interesting, not necessarily a smooth ride. There has been bumps here and there. My journey has made me to meet a lot of people and made contacts.

Toke Makinwa tackle Hater on Instagram

        
Toke makinwa replied hater on instagram see it bellow.
                                

Money Speaking Terry G shows off dollar bills on instagram

            
Terry G share this pics on instagram with this caption
                    

Foluke Daramola, Jide Kosoko, Femi Kuti, Odumakin join women protesters in Lagos

                      
Foluke Daramola, Jide Kosoko, Femi Kuti, Iyabo Ojo, Foluke Daramola, human rights activists Joe Okei-Odumakin, Doris Simeon and others participated in a protest against terrorism in Lagos yesterday May 12th. They marched through the streets of Lagos and ended up at the Governor's office in Ikeja where they met with Gov. Raji Fashola. See more photos. Continue....

Beyoncé and Jay Z look surprisingly carefree as they laugh at basketball... hours after Solange's vicious attack was revealed

                              Affectionate moment: As they shared a joke about something, the rapper was seen placing a hand on his wife's ankle
Beyonce and Jay Z attended the Nets game on Saturday May 10th, six days after Solange physically attacked the music mogul in an elevator after the Met Gala on Monday night. And it looks like they are OK (or at least pretending to be) as they shared some PDA in the front row. See more pics after the cut...

The real Abubakar Shekau is dead - SSS Spokesperson

                  
At a briefing this evening with newsmen in Abuja following the release of a new video by Boko Haram showing kidnapped Chibok girls, spokesperson of the State Security Service (SSS), Ms Marilyn Ogar said the man in the video claiming to be Abubakar Shekau is not really Abubakar Shekau, that the real Shekau who is believed to have founded the dreaded sect, is dead
"Boko Haram has become a franchise, anybody can assume and lay claim to any name. What I know is that the original Abubakar Shekau is dead; the person claiming to be the national leader now is not the original Abubakar Shekau. If security sources tell you that somebody is dead, you don't have to come out and doubt that" she said.

12/05/2014

The 23 Chosen Ones: Here's England's squad for the World Cup as Hodgson puts his faith in youth

  England have named their World Cup squad
Roy Hodgson has unveiled his 23-man squad to bid for World Cup glory when the Three Lions jet out to Brazil later this summer.
Hodgson confirmed he will be taking a side packed with young talent as England bid to end their 48-year wait for a second world title.
One notable absentee is Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, less than two years after he was tempted out of international retirement by the England manager.

Airtel equips Nigerian youths with phone repair skills

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Telecommunica-tions services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has developed an empowerment programme aimed at providing the youth with practical knowledge in mobile phone repairs.
The Basic Mobile Phone Repair Module offers a two-week certificate course, which equips participants with fundamental knowledge of mobile phone repairs.
According to Punch the initiative, which is being organised by Airtel Nigeria and facilitated by experts in phone repairs, according to a statement on Sunday, is also designed to empower participants to become Small and Medium Enterprise owners. Continue.....

Nyanya blasts: DSS parades five suspects

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The Department of State Security (DSS) has paraded five suspects allegedly linked to the April 14 bomb blasts at Nyanya, on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory in which over 75 persons were killed and several others injured.

The DSS has also placed a N25 million reward on two fleeing suspects – Rufai Abubakar Tsiga and Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche who were alleged to have masterminded the attack According to The Nation.

At a joint security briefing, held at the headquarters of the DSS on Monday, the spokesperson of the DSS, Ms. Marilyn Ogar, said Tsiga, assisted by Ogwuche, drove the explosive laden car to the scene of the blasts a day to the incident. Continue......

Singer Chidinma sign Another deal with Mtn

                                 
Chidinma Ekile miss Kidike posted this pics on instagram with this caption "Great is your mercy towards me....thank you @mtnngCongrat to her

Boko Haram offers to release girls in exchange for prisoners

   
May 12 (Reuters) – Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Nigeria’s Islamist Boko Haram militants, said on Monday he would release more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by his fighters in exchange for prisoners, according to a video seen by Agence France-Presse.
The French news agency said the 17-minute video showed about 100 girls wearing full veils praying in an undisclosed location.

'I have information on abducted girls' - Borno governor, Shettima

                  
Borno State governor Kashim Shettima said yesterday that he has information on the whereabouts of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram on April 14th

The governor told the BBC;

"We've got reports of them being sighted in some locations – which we have conveyed to the relevant military authorities, for them to cross-check, verify and get additional information on the accurate location of the daughters.’
Shettima also said he doesn't think the girls have been taken across the border to Chad or Cameroon

See photos of abducted Chibok girls from new Boko Haram video

           
New video of dozens of abducted Chibok school girls has been released by Boko Haram. The girls, numbering about 130, said to be held at Sambisa forest, a border between Cameroon and Nigeria, are seen praying in Arabic in the video.

In the video, Boko Haram leader said he's ready to do a deal to free some or all the girls. He said;

"The girls you occupy yourselves with, we have liberated them...they are now Muslims. We will never release them unless our brethren are released. It's been 4/5 years you held our brethren and torturing them..and now you talk about these girls. Those who accept the faith, we'll treat them well. We will not release the girls until you free our brothers"
He mentioned that the girls have been converted to Islam. The girls are believed to be held in six different locations. Continue to see more pics...

Rihanna bares her stomach in cropped shirt as she cheers on her team courtside

                     Nail-biter! Singer Rihanna wore a cropped-top, jeans and a black baseball cap to the NBA playoffs between The Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday night at the Staples Center in LA
Perhaps she meant to distract the enemy.

Whatever her plan, Rihanna was unmissable in her crop top as she screamed, clapped and jumped up and down courtside during a nail-biting game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

The 26-year-old's ploy worked as the Clippers rallied to win the playoff game 101-99 over Thunder. see more photos after the cut.........