Task Force DG, Okereke, Urges FG To Call EFCC To Order

THE Director-General of the newly established National Task Force on Illegal Importation and Smuggling of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons into Nigeria, Chief Emmanuel Osita Okereke, has protested invasion of his office in Abuja by men suspected to be members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Addressing the newsmen in Abuja, Okereke alleged that, though the EFCC offered him no reason for the invasion during the course of the action, EFCC operatives took away two of his aides, including one Mr. Victor and his personal secretary, Miss Vivian Okafor, who was only released at 10:pm on Tuesday, after about a week in the commission’s detention.

Cossy Orjiakor blasts blogger: Tonto Dikeh and I have brought international attention to Nigeria

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Controversial Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, has reacted angrily to an open letter published by a blogger, Ngozi Kanwiro, calling her “jobless” and “a low life”.Kanwiro had written about the reckless and notorious lifestyle both Cossy and Tonto Dikeh live and the former didn’t take it likely on Twitter last night
Controversial Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, has reacted angrily to an open letter published by a blogger, Ngozi Kanwiro, calling her “jobless” and “a low life”.

Nigeria’s Got Talent Winner, Amarachi, Honoured By Oba Of Benin

Amarachi Uyanne (haven’t forgotten her so soon, have you?), the sensational winner of the debut franchise, Nigeria’s Got Talent Season One,is now the proud recipient of an Award for Excellence from the Oba of Benin, for her outstanding performance in the just recently concluded reality TV talent hunt show.

The Eight-year-old was among ten outstanding personalities honoured by His Royal Highness, Omo No’ba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa, at the annual event that recognizes achievers within the Oba’s domain.

Facebook for Android update touts speedier photo viewing, ability to send voice messages Mobile

While the recently announced Graph Search has taken most Facebook-related headlines of late, let's not forget Zuckerberg himself said that mobile applications are undoubtedly one of the company's main focus areas.

Air Force Deploys Two Alpha Jets to Mali

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in continuation of its forces deployment to Mali has sent two Alpha Jets to strengthen the ECOWAS intervention force battling extremist rebel forces in Mali's northern flank. The fighter jets, which was authorized for combat operation by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, took off yesterday from the domestic wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Air Component Commander, Air Vice Marshal Tayo Oguntoyinbo, led the Alpha Jet team and flew to Niamey, in Niger Republic, where they will be based during the Mali operations.

Suspected Jaji Blast Masterminds Arrested

Suspected Boko Haram Members

The Department of State Security Service yesterday in Abuja announced the arrest of two suspected Boko Haram members in connection with the bombing in Jaji, Kaduna State on November 27 last year. During the terror attack, St. Andrews Protestant Military Church located in the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, was destroyed by the suicide bombers, leaving many people dead.

W'Africa Leaders Address Mali Crisis

West African leaders are to meet in Cote d'Ivoire to discuss how best to coordinate military action in Mali.
They are expected to discuss plans to deploy African troops in support of French and Malian soldiers already in action against Islamic insurgents.The French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, will also be taking part in the talks in Abidjan.

MRS Fire: Our Safety Measures Averted a Major Disaster, says Dantata

Chairman and CEO of MRS Plc, Sayyu Dantata, tells SHAKA MOMODU that last Wednesday’s fire incident involving one of their barges in Lagos could have been much worse barring what he call the company’s impressive safety system

Algeria raid: More workers at risk

Algerian special forces are continuing to hunt Islamist militants who overran a BP gas plant as freed hostages headed home.

Police Chiefs Uneasy as Jonathan Pays Surprise Visit to Training College

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday paid a surprise visit to the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos, in a move presidency sources say was meant to pre-empt the whitewash that usually precedes the visit of top government officials to agencies.

But the grim situation the president glimpsed through his visit is said to be causing unease for police chiefs who fear there may be some harsh consequences particularly given that they had been totally kept in the dark over the unscheduled visit.