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President Jonathan worshiped at Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel in Canaanland, Ota today January 25th for their thanksgiving service after their 21 days fasting period. There's been a lot of controversy over what Pastor Oyedepo really said to GEJ at the service. While some said pastor Oyedepo said " We will open the gate of hell on those who oppose you ", members of the church who said they were there said what Oyedepo actually said was  "All those opposing and against the peace of Nigeria, God would open the gates of hell to them" .  k

Don't know how authentic these pics are but they are being credited to Boko Haram. There are reports that these kids could be some of the abducted boys in the North East now being trained with AK47.  Photo credit: Kayode Ogundamisi

Doyin will do everything humanly possible to make sure GEJ wins

Nigerians in London staged a protest in front of the Nigerian House in the UK today January 25th to register their support for the people of Baga, in Borno state following recent attacks in the community where many people have been killed and abducted.

The National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), says the Federal Government is planning to introduce a law that will ban and block all porn websites in the country. He stated this at the closing ceremony of a three-day workshop on use of social media organised for Islamic preachers, Imams and youths in Kaduna  on Sunday . The  News Agency of Nigeria  reports that the workshop, which was organised by the national body of Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunna, aimed at correcting anomalies in the use of social media. Dasuki, who was represented by the Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, said,  “Government is planning to ban and block websites that inculcate negative attitudes in our children but we need a law to support such move. Because without a law, people can go to court and claim infringement on their rights.”

The State House press release below... It was a pleasure to welcome Secretary John Kerry to Nigeria.  We had a candid and constructive discussion about a broad range of issues. Nigeria is a vibrant democracy and the largest trading partner of the United States in Africa, with more than $18 billion in bilateral trade.  Our countries and peoples share a mutual admiration for each other and a deep commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights.  This is why we are together engaged in a struggle against a common enemy that promotes terror, fear, division, and violates human rights, most especially of women and girls, with complete impunity.  Winning the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria and West Africa is absolutely essential to beat back the tide of religious extremism around the world. Our security forces have been working tirelessly and courageously to achieve this goal.  I reaffirmed for Secretary Kerry that Nigeria is st...

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Nigeria today January 25th for meetings with Nigerian President Jonathan. He also met with Gen. Buhari and APC chieftains.  And then he met Buhari and APC Chieftain... When he arrived...   Photo credit: US Department of state

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Nigeria today to hold talks with Pres. Jonathan, Buhari and APC leadership about next month's elections as well as the issue of insecurity in Nigeria. Sunday Dare who shared the pics and tweets is a media aide to APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu. More when you continue

According to reports, members of Boko Haram sect have captured Monguno village in Borno state after attacking the area very early this morning. They also attempted to attack the state capital, Maiduguri, but was repelled by the Nigerian military. There's a 24-hour curfew there right now.