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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has vowed that the military will break the unholy alliance between the Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State West Africa or ISWA. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buratai made the assertion on Monday in Abuja when he declared open a two-day maiden seminar for senior officers tagged: “career planning and management’’. He maintained that the army was making gains in counter insurgency operations in the North-East. Buratai said: “I am glad to note that we are making strides against the Islamic State West Africa or ISWA in our bid to unhinge the unholy union between them and remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists. “It is, therefore, imperative that we maintain the momentum while motivating our officers and men through an efficient and responsive career planning process.’’ Represented by Maj.-Gen. Aliyu Nani, the Chief of Policy and Plans, Buratai, however, noted that the army was being “stretched’’ by its involvemen

Buhari stoned at APC rally in Ogun President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress national party chairman were on Monday attacked at the party's rally held in Abeokuta. The President was stoned with materials suspected to be shoes and stones. As a result of the violence, activities at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, was paused for some minutes. President Buhari was shielded by his security agents who blocked his front to avoid being hit by the objects being thrown at him and other party members. The development angered the leaders of the party, including former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, who left the podium while the President was making his remarks. Watch video below: WATCH as the Presidential candidate of APC, General Muhammadu Buhari, was stoned at the party's rally in Ogun State. Shameful! #PMBinOgun pic.twitter.com/C3bKHYt1Hb — Alhaji Table Breaker (@yemi_adebowale) February 11, 2019 Source: http

Manchester United caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has identified forward, Anthony Martial as the player that can reach the status of the club’s legend, Cristiano Ronaldo. Solskjaer stated this ahead of Man United’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The Red Devils boss believes Martial, who scored a goal in Man United’s 3-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League encounter on Saturday, has the potentials to reach the Juventus star’s level. “He [Martial] does have similarities with Ronaldo, of course,” Solskjaer was quoted by BBC Sport as saying. “If he wants to be at Cristiano’s level, Anthony knows what he has to do. It’s up to him. He has the talent.” Solskjaer added: “I am glad he is in my team. “He has contributed to so many chances, so many goals. He is a Manchester United player. He excites the crowd. He excites the manager. He excites his teammates. And he is a great character around the place.” Source:https://samueljackson12.bl

Aliyu Abiola, a son of the widely-acclaimed winner of the June 1993 presidential election, MKO Abiola, has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the fast approaching February 16 election. This was as he described Abubakar’s contribution to Abiola’s emergence as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in 1992 as selfless. In a letter titled “The truth about H. E Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Waziri Adamawa” made available to Dele Momodu’s The Boss newspaper, Aliyu stressed that history must not be distorted or sacrificed on the altar of self aggrandisement. While urging Nigerians to come out en masse and vote Abubakar, Abiola’s son said: “Nigeria needs a thoroughbred democrat not a converted one; someone that has a track record as a businessman not someone who has admitted to not having any business. Above all we need a President that understands international trade.” The letter which Aliyu personally sign

Priest killed by kidnappers An Anglican Priest, Rev Idris Jatau, has been killed by gunmen who kidnapped him on his way with his family in Sokoto state. It was gathered that his wife, sister and children are being held captive by the bandits. The slain cleric whose corpse has already been recovered, was trained as a Priest at Crowther graduate seminary in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A close friend of the deceased, Chike Onuigbo, took to Facebook to mourn the loss with others. He wrote: "Oh Jat, I feel pain, Go in Peace beloved! This is Rev Idris Jatau, A colleague and friend, We were trained together at Crowther graduate seminary Abeokuta, Ogun State. "He was adopted and killed yesterday on his way with his family in sokoto. Pray with us friends, God Arise for your church." source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/02/so-sad-priest-killed-by-kidnappers.html

Cristiano Ronaldo came face-to-face with a fan during Juventus’ 3-0 victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with the pitch invader performing the Portuguese’s iconic goal celebration in front of him. During the second-half of the match, a topless supporter sprinted clear of stadium stewards and reached the striker, who watched his celebration re-enacted. Ronaldo offered the man a friendly pat on the face before security caught up with him and escorted him from the pitch.  The fan sported a close-cropped blonde haircut with a bandana around his neck and jumper tied on his waist as he sprinted across the pitch. Security staff caught up with the man and carried him off the field. Ronaldo would get on the scoresheet himself with a header from Miralem Pjanic’s corner next. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/02/drama-as-topless-fan-confronts.htm

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 11, 2018 North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un (R) walks with US President Donald Trump (L) during a break in talks at their historic US-North Korea summit, at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore. President Donald Trump on September 19, 2018 said US relations with North Korea are making “tremendous progress” from the days before his presidency when the two countries appeared close to “going to war.” Trump said a recent letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed the positive track, which he said has seen the hardline communist country promise to halt its nuclear missile test program and mount a combined bid with South Korea for the 2032 Olympic Games. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB The agreement for a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un was a “remarkable breakthrough” for peace negotiations on the Korean peninsula, President Moon Jae-in said Monday, but he acknowledged doubts remained over denuclearisation. Th