Photos: Troops liberate 455 hostages, destroys Boko Haram logistics base in Borno

Troops of 112 Task Force Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade, on Tuesday, carried out a major offensive against suspected hideouts of Boko Haram terrorists at Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bordo, Kala, Bok, Magan, Misherde, Ahisari, Gilgil, Mika, Hiwa, Kutila and Shirawa settlements in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.

At the Kutila village, the troops came under heavy attack from the terrorists. The troops responded and dealt with the Boko Haram terrorists by neutralizing and routing them out of the area. Several others escaped into the thick forest with gun shot wounds. The troops recovered 1 Gun truck, 1 Canter vehicle and 1 pick up from the terrorists.

"Next time you see our fire truck and don't pull over, remember it could be your house on fire"- Sexy Nigerian female firefighter

A Benue State-born firefighter, who goes by the Instagram name Dooshima has advised Nigerian motorists to always give way to fire trucks because it could be their house on fire. 

"Next time you see our fire truck and don't pull over... just remember it could be your house or your loved one's house that's on fire. Always respect the fire siren Would you want me to rescue or practice our (CPR) skills on you?" she wrote. More photos below...

I was 19 and didn't know what the whole marriage thing was all about. The bride price has been returned - Gifty (BBN)

Former Big Brother Naija 2017 housemate, Gifty Powers finally confirmed in an interview with HipTV that she was once married. The second part of the interview has just been revealed and Gifty states that the bride price paid by her ex husband has been returned. According to her:

Over 7,000 flights have been canceled and thousands of schools have closed as the US battle strong winter storm

The severe weather condition that led to the postponement of the meeting between German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump is no joke.

So far, nearly 7,700 US flights have been canceled and thousands of schools have closed. Winter storm warnings and watches have been hoisted over a region stretching from Ohio and West Virginia into Maine.

Local and state authorities warned residents to be prepared and to avoid unnecessary travel as winds in some coastal areas could hit 50 mph to 60 mph, reducing visibility to zero.

At the moment, snow is falling in Washington DC up through Philadelphia, and New York City.

Photos: Pres Buhari receives briefing from CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele

President Buhari today received briefing from CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele at the state house Abuja. He also signed the instrument of ratification of the treaty on the establishment of the Abidjan-Lagos corridor among the Governments of Republic of Benin, Cote D'ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Nigeria. M ore photos after the cut.

Apostle Suleman storms 5 countries for healing crusades & charity

Man of God and president of the Omega Fire Ministries worldwide, Apostle (Prof.) Johnson Suleman, is continuing with his evangelical mission to countries of the world as he kick starts today a two-day powerful healing and miracle conference in the United States of America.

Snoop Dogg shoots clown-like President Trump with fake gun in music video

Snoop Dogg has joined the list of celebrities who are speaking out against the current president of the United States. On Sunday, the rapper released a new music video for BadBadNotGood's track 'Lavender' and the focus was on current events in the United States and also the US president.