Photos: Suicide bombers neutralized in Borno state

Yesterday at about 9.45pm, a suspected female suicide bomber attempted to enter the military location in Yamtake, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State but a vigilant sentry on duty gunned her down and she died instantly.

The failed suicide bombing attack was followed up with futile probing attack by terrorists which was decisively dealt with by the troops.

The troops killed all the 4 attackers including 2 suicide bombers and recovered 2 AK-47, 3 Magazines, 109 rounds of 7.62mm (Special), 1 Torchlight, 1 Water bottle, 3 Magazine carrier, 1 Illuminator pyrotecnic and some quantity of drugs. Unfortunately, we a soldier died in the process.

"God loves me, This I know," says gay Nigerian pastor Jide Macaulay as he celebrates 51st birthday

Openly gay Nigerian pastor and founder of House of Rainbow church in the UK, Jide Macaulay is celebrating his 51st birthday today. In a message shared via his Instagram page, he wrote:

"I am 51 today. I am excited beyond words, giving glory to God for counting me worthy of 51 years. It is not by power nor is it by might. Not because I am righteous or clever, but because I know God Adores Me through Jesus Christ my saviour. God loves me This I know. And I thank you for being part of my life, your prayers, love, kindness and kind words towards me throughout the years. Happy Birthday Jide Macaulay."

Photos: Troops intercepts Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State

Troops of 8 Task Force Division Nigerian Army on a fighting patrol along Monguno-Brimari road, Borno State, on Thursday, November 3rd, intercepted a group of Boko Haram terorists suspected to be on a mission to loot logistics supplies in surrounding villages.

A statement signed by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, said the insurgents on sighting the patrol, engaged the troops in a shootout that lasted for about fifteen minutes before they were overpowered by the superior fire power of the patrol.

 In the encounter, 2 insurgents were neutralized.

The troops recovered weapons including 1 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle loaded with a magazine containing 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 1 AK-47 rifle and 3 magazines from the terrorists. Also recovered from the insurgents were 2 motorcycles, various drugs, wrappers and clothes.

Suspected thieves escape being lynched to death in Imo

These men pictured above, escaped being lynched to death after they were allegedly caught stealing motorcycles at Alaojii Aba branch Ehime Mbano LGA.

Facebook user, Kingsley M Chukwu, who shared the photos online, said it took the intervention of the local government area of the area to rescue the thieves.

He wrote:

It took the timely intervention of Hon Chike Orjiako for these half-dead alleged thieves to escape the fiery furnace at Alaojii Aba branch Ehime Mbano LGA after the efforts of the police proved abortive. 

The alleged machine thieves were chased by commercial motorcyclists from Oriagu market and nature caught up with them at Aba branch. The thieves were brutally beaten to coma and about to be set ablaze when the police arrived. The mob threatened to attack and burn their vehicle. However, when their efforts were aborted by the brazenly angry mob, the police withdrew.

'I'm not in a cult, all of this is my fault'- S.Korea president Park Geun-hye apologizes for abuse of power scandal

South Korean president Park Geun-hye, suffering from the worst rejection of a sitting president in the country's political history, has apologized for the second time this week for the abuse of power scandal that has rocked her government tis week.

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for Park's close friend and informal advisor, Choi Soon-sil, on charges of abuse of power and attempted government fraud, and Park, South Korea's first female president, is being accused of allowing Choi to view confidential documents,presidential speeches and accumulating millions of dollars in donations to her foundations despite not holding an official government position.

In the apology made today, Friday, Park said she'll take all responsibility for her close friend Choi Soon-sil's access to government documents and was willing to be investigated, she even denied being in a cult.

"All of this happening is my fault. It happened because of my neglect," she said in an emotional televised address Friday.

"I feel a huge responsibility [for the scandal] deep in my heart,"

Photo: Administrative Secretary of INEC in Ekiti State kidnapped

Dr Muslim Omoleke, the Administrative Secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti State was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday, November 3rd.

Omoleke was kidnapped at Iwaraja community, near Ilesa in Osun State, along with his son and official driver on his way back to Ekiti state from official visits to Ondo and Osun States. The gunmen drove them into a forest in Ijeshaland and later released his son and driver together with the car.

The spokesperson of INEC in Ekiti State, Alhaji Taiwo Gbadegesin, who confirmed the incident said a report has been made to security agencies in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States, adding that the abductors are yet to make contact with the INEC and the victim’s family.

Also confirming the kidnapping, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, DSP Alberto Adeyemi, said the INEC chief was not kidnapped in Ekiti State but in Osun State, which is outside the jurisdiction of the Ekiti State Police Command.

FG employs 200,000 graduates, place them on N30k monthly salary

The Federal government has employed 200,000 graduates into the civil service. Special Assistant to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on media and publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed this today while speaking at the second presidential economic communication workshop in Abuja.

“We have selected 200,000 graduates out of 500,000. This is the first batch. One hundred and fifty thousand will work as teachers while 50, 000 will work as extension workers. Their pay which is 30, 000 per month, will go directly into their account"he said

He added that the graduates would work for just two years in the civil service.