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H ere's a formal response from former minister Femi Fani Kayode to Lai Mohammed and the APC on their threat of legal action against him after his interview on Channels TV yesterday where he said Boko Haram is an armed wing of the opposition and that the founder of the terrorist sect is a member of the opposition. Find FFK's statement below and Lai Mohammed's statement after the cut...  I read the response of the APC through it's spokesman Lai Mohammed to my allegations and assertions in the interview that I gave to Channels TV on 30th June 2014. The said response appeared in a number of newspapers on  1st July 2014 .   I wish to make it clear that I stand by every single allegation and assertion that I made in the said interview and that I believe strongly that the APC comprises of at least a handful of Boko Haram sympathisers and questionable individuals who have at various times expressed a certain degree of support for Boko Haram. I wish to state clearly and c

Here are some pics from the scene of today's early morning bombing that happened at a busy local market in Maiduguri, Borno state. Continue to see more photos... Photo credit: Sahara Reporters

Despite the faces and names of kidnapped Chibok girls being released, ex-Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo is still maintaining that no girls are missing. See what he wrote on his Facebook page above

This is the federal road that leads to the port that generates billions of Naira on a yearly basis. This is the road to Apapa Road from Coconut Bus-stop through Tincan Island. It swallows trailer tyres and even causes containers to fall. Motorists say a journey that shouldn't take up to 5 minutes sometimes takes up to one hour. And this road has been like this for years. See more photos below

Lol. This is so not nice. A lot of people, including Italian footballer Mario Balotelli, are having fun at the expense of Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez, who was sent home from the World Cup for biting Italian defender Chiellini during a match. A poster of Suarez with his mouth open was placed at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and you can't imagine what people were doing. See the photos below

Over the weekend, CharlyBoy made headlines for reportedly halting Governor Rochas Okorocha‘s speech at his father late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa ‘s burial. If you missed the story, click here . He has issued a public statement saying there is no ill feeling between him and the Governor of Imo state. Read the statement; This is to register my utmost pleasure and appreciation to all Nigerians for the remarkable show of love to me and my family in giving my father, Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa, a most befitting burial. I am very happy and indeed, very grateful to all. My special gratitude goes to the Federal Government and President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Imo State Government and Governor Rochas Okorocha, Rivers State Government and Governor Rotimi Amaechi, for their immeasurable support and participation. May I use this medium to clear the air concerning news making the rounds. There is no ill feeling between me and His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Imo St

Scores of people may have been killed in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in an early morning explosion. Witnesses said the blast occurred around 8:10am local time on Tuesday near the popular Maiduguri Monday Market situated along Ahmadu Bello Way in the heart of the state capital. According to Channels Television, it was also confirmed that the explosion went off in a pick-up van loaded with explosive devices covered with charcoal in the busy area. Two of the bombers according to witnesses were killed instantly. No group has claimed responsibility for the bomb. but a terrorist group has carried series of similar attack in the northeast state. The very busy Ahmadu Bello Way leads to the Monday market with several shops and lots of commercial activities along the highway with adjourning shops. Residents said the market was normally open for business around 9:00am local time daily, but that casualty figure may be high as the busy highway connects several roads to the heart o

President Goodluck Jonathan has signed the Pension Reform Bill, 2014 into law, the Presidency announced Tuesday. The signing of the bill took place at the Presidential villa in Abuja. This report according to the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Dr. Reuben Abati means that the new law repeals the Pension Reform Act, No 2, 2004.

According to a new research, looks affect our risk of illness. Some people like  Boris Kodjoe and Ms Darego  may be too fine  to to fall ill easily. The research, released this week by US researchers, claims attractive people are less likely to get tinnitus, asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The research claims the more physically attractive men and women are rated, the more unlikely they are to suffer from a wide range of health problems, from high cholesterol to depression. They also feel healthier, have less time off work and are diagnosed with fewer physical and mental health conditions during their lifetime. The findings are based on a study of 15,000 men and women aged 24 to 35 who have been followed since they were ten. Continue... It’s the biggest study yet to find links between attractiveness and good health, and the first to home in on a number of individual diseases. The researchers, from the University of Cincinnati and other centres, point out that,

34 year old Jimi 'Poster Boy' Manuwa is a Nigerian-British mixed martial artist, who competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, and is blazing an amazing trail for Nigerians in the MMA sporting field.   Jimi, the grandson of Sir Samuel Manuwa (first neuro surgeon in Africa) was born in the U.S but came home to Nigeria when he was about a year old and then moved to England with his parents at when he was 10.  His family lived in Lagos and he attended Corona School in Apapa.   Jimi is ranked #11 in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings. He's been cage fighting since 2003 and has won all his fights After being away for 24 years, Jimi returned home to Nigeria this past Sunday June 29th. Continue.. Jimi, who now trains youngsters in the sport, which demands participants practice mixed martial arts and battle it out in the ring, said: "People might think it's violent but it's a sport, like boxing. You get to r

Prominent Northern politician and one time Minister of Transport during the second republic, Umaru Dikko has died at the age of 78. His son, Bello Dikko confirmed his death. Dikko was said to have died in the early hours of today July 1st at a London hospital where he has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness. Family sources say he'd suffered three strokes  in a row. Mr Dikko was a minister during the Shagari Government (from 1979-1983). May his soul rest in peace Amen.