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The assassination of Alex Badeh, insecurity and privatisation of police  [ Update Vanguard ] By Rotimi Fasan THE images from the scene of attack, what political mourners and others of their ilk have variously described as a ‘dastardly act’ and other words to that effect, are not only graphic but are as gory and disturbing as they could possibly be. This episode harks back to the murder in 1976 of then Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammamed, by renegade soldiers of the Nigerian Army during a botched attempt at a forceful takeover of government. Late. Alex Badeh A president for everybody But the victim of this vicious attack, Alex Badeh, was a four-star general in the Nigerian Airforce and until three years ago Nigeria’s Chief of Defence under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. It was during his time in the saddle that the murderous Boko Haram insurgents were at the peak of their offensive against the Nigerian state. Although the admini...

2019 presidency: Emulate Goodluck Jonathan, concede defeat if you lose – Atiku tells Buhari Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to emulate his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, who, in 2015, walked the talk of ‘political ambition not worth the blood of any Nigerian’ when he conceded defeat in the last presidential election. Atiku, an ex-Vice President, gave the advice on Tuesday in a statement issued by his media Adviser, Paul Ibe, in Abuja. His counsel came as a reaction to President Buhari’s New Year message in which he said the 2019 election should not be a do-or-die affair. Atiku said the President will be judged by his actions, not rhetoric. While urging the incumbent president to lead by example, Atiku said: “It is not enough to preach peace when he (Buhari) cannot publicly condemn the violent behaviour of his supporters who harass, molest and publicly humiliate his opponents...

Photo: Four year old boy goes missing while celebrating New Year's day with his family at Elegushi beach The four year old boy pictured above has been declared missing. According to twitter user @Tolu_1409, the little boy went to celebrate the New Year at the Elegushi beach with his Family yesterday January 1st when he went missing. Hopefully he is found safe and sound.  source: https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/01/photo-four-year-old-boy-goes-missing.html

Wow! Veteran Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji Marks 20 Years In The Movie Industry Top Nollywood actress and movie producer, Genevieve Nnaji is marking 20 years in the art of filmmaking. The ‘Lion Heart’ producer revealed this in a Tweet while thanking God for life and the journey thus far. She tweeted this on Monday night: “As 2018 comes to an end, I mark 20yrs in the art of filmmaking. I’m grateful for my life, journey, and growth thus far. I’m happy I could celebrate with you thru a product that embodied all of me, mentally and spiritually; for all of ur pleasure. I love u guys! Happy New Year.” Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then popular television soap opera ‘Ripples’ at the age of 8. In 1998, at the age of 19, she was introduced into the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie “Most Wanted”. Genevieve is considered one of the best-paid actresses in Nollywood. Presently, Genevieve Nnaji net worth comprises ...

New Year Prophecy: What will happen in 2019 election, Apostle Suleiman speaks on North supporting Atiku, ASUU, Biafra Apostle Johnson Suleman, the President of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide has released his 2019 Prophecies concerning Nigeria. In the prophecies he released during cross over service, Apostle Suleiman on Monday night, predicted that the 2019 election will be 100 percent rigged. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to go and rest and advised the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar to concentrate on the Northern part of Nigeria in his campaign. The cleric also predicted massive support of Biafra and ASUU losing a top member in 2019. He said: (1) Great agricultural boost for South Africa (2) I saw an eclipse (3) 2019 Nigeria election- 100% rigged (4) Northern response to election results to shock the incumbent Government. They had strong response from the south. (5) Election- Nigeria vs Military/ Po...

2019: Fr Mbaka releases prophecies, reveals terrible thing that will happen in Nigeria The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has released his prophecies for the year 2019. Mbaka urged Nigerians to pray hard to overcome what he tagged ‘impending unimaginable difficulty’ in 2019. The fiery preacher disclosed this on Tuesday during his New Year prophetic message and crossover service. Mbaka stated that the type of difficulty the country was going to face was such that has not been “witnessed in its 58 years history.” The Catholic priest also urged Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders. He said Nigerians should support President Muhammad Buhari to continue his fight against corruption. The clergyman insisted that the Catholic Church supports the fight against corruption and that was why she created “prayers against bribery and corruption.” “A President that is fighting corruption needs t...

Ghanaian prophet predicts doom for Nigeria’s elections, reveals Buhari’s ‘plan’ Spiritual leader of the Glorious Wave Chapel International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi has predicted doom for Nigeria ahead of the country’s elections. Prophet Badu Kobi predicted that Nigeria may not go to the polls in 2019 as planned because disaster awaits the country after the presidential elections. He made the prediction in his prophecies for 2019 during the 31st December Crossover Service in his church in Sakumono, Ghana. He claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagbearer, Muhammadu Buhari who is also the incumbent President of Nigeria, is hatching plans to rig the upcoming presidential election. “Nigeria’s election may be put on hold or disaster after the elections. Either they’ll put it on hold or they’ll let the elections go on but after the election, the results will bring trouble because Buhari has decided to steal the election,” Prophet Badu Kobi said ...

Why I Drove My Amphibious Car From Lagos To Abuja – Kehinde Obasanjo By Taiwo Adeniyi A Nigeria inventor and researcher, Durojaiye Kehinde Obasanjo, said he drove his locally made amphibious jet car for over 15 hours from Lagos to Abuja in his quest to meet President Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The car, which he said, moves on land, water, and air, was designed like an aircraft with wings and propellers making some residents to pass it for a moving aircraft on first sight on Abuja roads. Obasanjo, who said he was going to Nigeria Airspace Research Management Authority to first report to the authorities, had stopovers at some bus stops on the airport road attracting the attention of pedestrians who touched, admired and took selfies with the seemingly strange automobile. “The vehicle was designed to move on the land, sea and fly. But out of the three operations, I have achieved two, presently I moved it from the land and sea and it...

APC mocks PDP, says it ate up Nigeria’s resources  [ Update Vanguard ] Says ex-ruling party, ‘a nest of evil’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ate up the country’s resources in the 16 years it spent in power. APC said the ruling party had recently launched a vicious campaign, ahead of the general elections, but noted that its roaring didn’t last. “It has joyfully ended up as the bleating of a goat. Perhaps, the pun is intended as PDP is actually a goat that spent 16 years eating our yams,” APC said. Speaking at a news conference, yesterday, in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, also alleged that the PDP frustrated efforts of the ruling party to enhance the fortunes of Nigerians for the over three years it has governed so far. He also alleged that the leaders of the PDP were now ashamed to identify with the party’s presi...

New year prophecy: Islamic cleric, Olagoke predicts winner of 2019 presidency The Grand Imam of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, in Oyo State, Prof. Sabit Olagoke, has predicted that President Muhammadu Buhari will emerge winner of the 2019 presidential despite the stiff competition from the main opposition. The cleric stated this in Ibadan, headquarters of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide Wakajaye, while releasing his 2019 prediction to the country after his confinement and fasting as well as prayer for the country. The Professor, who doubles as the President of Ajagun Esin Consultative Forum, AECF, said “Against all odds, winners would emerge. APC as a party would have some threat and surprises but election would tend to favour the incumbent president.” On the major opposition, he said “the PDP on the other hand, would create a scene of disappointment for its presidential candidate.” Olagoke declared that the 2019 election would come up after some structura...

What God told me about Nigeria, 2019 – Bishop Oyedepo releases prophecies Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has revealed what to expect in the year 2019. Oyedepo, in his New Year message at the Church’s Headquarters in Ota, said nothing will tamper with the peace of Nigeria in 2019. According to him, the story of this country will be changing for the better. He said Nigeria shall not see any more bloodshed and there shall be no war. The cleric said, “the prince of peace will continue to dominate in Nigeria and Africa, we shall not see set-back anymore. “Because of the saints of God in this country, Nigeria shall remain safe. “The year 2019 shall be a year of humbling testimonies.” source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-god-told-me-about-nigeria-2019.html

2019: Pastor Adeboye releases individual, Nigeria, foreign countries’ prophecies The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has released his prophecies for the year 2019. Pastor Adeboye released the prophecies during the church’s crossover service which took place on Monday at the RCCG headquarters located at Kilometre 46 Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Redemption Camp, Ogun state. The highly respected cleric released prophecies on individual, Nigeria, the world and his church, RCCG. They are as below: INTERNATIONAL Joel 2:28-32 King James Version (KJV) 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 30 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fi...

New Year: Sowore campaign Team greets Nigerians The Sowore 2019 Presidential Campaign Team wishes all Nigerians a happy and prosperous new year. The Public Relation Officer of TakeItBack Movement /Sowore2019 Campaign, Mr. Lucky Ighoyota, in a new year massage said “ We thank our numerous supporters worldwide and the Nigerian public for their acceptance of our political brand: direct citizens’ engagement in the body polity of the Nigerian state that has witnessed “kleptocratic politicking” in the last 58years of our national life. We hope our ambitious aspirations hinged on these three most sacred of pillars: Security, Sufficiency and a Sustainable Economy will remain the burning issues of discourse in the build up to the 2019 general elections. “We know that the status quo is already triggered by our disruptive activities in the last 10-11 months as we have grown from a human rights movement to the kind of strength that birthed a political party; a major political p...

Israel’s Red Sea Airport To Open In January Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu/AFP Israel plans to inaugurate a new international airport in the south of the country near the Red Sea later this month, the transport minister announced Tuesday. The Ramon airport will begin with only domestic flights before gradually moving toward full operation, Transport Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. The inauguration ceremony will be held on January 21 with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in attendance. Initially, domestic flights will be operated by the Arkia and Israir carriers. A timeframe was not given for when the airport will be fully operational. Construction costs for the airport have been put at 1.7 billion shekels ($455 million, 395 million euros). Work got underway in 2013 but original specifications for the project were revised to allow for upgrades. The airport will be some 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat and ...

Boko Haram: How frustration made me criticise Jonathan – Gov. Shettima The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has revealed that frustration as a result of been kept at arms length by the presidency under the Goodluck Jonathan administration and the suspicion of his administration in Borno state with regards to the crisis of Boko Haram, informed his criticism of the past administration. Shettima told participants at the emergency security meeting he convened at the Government House Maiduguri, that when he said in February 2014 that the Nigerian military is not well equipped to fight Boko Haram was a spontaneous reaction which came out of frustration and it was in defence of soldiers being killed in front lines. According to the governor, he presently feels at home with the Buhari administration because he has access to the presidency unlike during the past administration, and is able to take the problems of the state to listening ears of president Muhammadu Buhari...

2019: ‘Buhari’ll rule again, Tinubu needs to pray against incapacitating illness’ – Prophet Omale releases 36 prophecies The founder of the Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, Abuja, Dr. Emmanuel Omale has prophesied events that would happen in 2019. He reeled out 36 incidents, which according to him, are bound to take place, including at the international scene, stressing that the 2019 election would be peaceful. “It is that time of the year again when we at Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry accept the privilege of conveying to you what God, the Creator of the Universe have in stock for His creatures. “Charity must begin from home and we are therefore duty bound to tell Nigerians the visions and plans of God for the year 2019. This incoming year is a very critical and auspicious period for Nigerians as it is a general election year. “Now, behold the vision I received from the throne of grace and mercy, the seat of love, security and provisions,...