Isn't she the most adorable little girl you've seen? (photo)

See this cute little girl with her prosthetic leg. Her name is Aurora. Her beautiful smile, her head wrap, so adorable. May life be kind to her.

Nigeria names Nwabueze Obi as acting DG of Maritime Agency, NIMASA

Press statement from NIMASA

Barrister Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as the Acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) following the handing over by Dr Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi as directed by the Federal Government.

Barrister Obi, who until his appointment was the Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in the Agency, brings over two decades experience in the public sector, law practice and the maritime industry into his new responsibility.

Born on May 1, 1964, Barrister Obi, who hails from Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, studied Law at the University of Nigeria Nsukka and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991 after duly completing the mandatory studies at the Law School. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

The Acting DG is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), member of the International Bar Association (IBA), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, amongst membership of several other professional associations.
Mr. Obi is married with children.

Signed
Isichei Osamgbi
Deputy Director/Head Public Relations, NIMASA

Photos: FFK's daughter graduates from UK University

One of the beautiful daughters of former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, Tumi, graduated with a Second Class Upper in Bio-Medical Science from Kings College London today July 21st. Pictured are FFK's three daughters and their mum, Yemisi Wada. Congrats to her!

50 Cent claims his lifestyle is all fake, that his cars are rented and jewelry borrowed

50 Cent is not really broke but he's claiming that he is. If he says it too much, we will start believing him. During his court appearance today to defend his bankruptcy claim, 50 Cent said his flashy lifestyle is all fake. That his cars are all rented and his jewelry is borrowed. He said the Bentleys, Lamborghinis and Rolls Royces he flashes in music videos are not his.

“Those cars were rented. It’s like music videos, they say action and you see all these fancy cars but everything goes back to the dealership." he said under oath in a Manhattan Supreme court

As for the bling and Rolexes,  he said “I borrowed from the jeweler”. He claimed he owns just 3 gold chains to his name, which he occasionally asks his jeweler to melt down and recreate a new gold piece. Who believes him? Looks to me like he's saying all this to avoid paying Rick Ross baby mama

Boko Haram attacks family home of New Chief of Army Staff

Boko Haram members in a daring move attacked the family home of the new Chief of Army Staff Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai in Buratai village in Borno state today July 21st. According to Reuters, two people wee killed while 8 others were injured during the attack. Several houses were burnt as well.

Buhari speaks to Amanpour, says nobody will escape justice, not even his party members

In an interview with CNN's Amanpour, President Buhari talked about what he wants the US to do for Nigeria as it relates to the fight against Boko Haram

"The United States and even the G7 promised to do what they can to help Nigeria so we have brought our requirements in terms of training and equipping and in intelligence gathering for Nigeria to be able to fight Boko Haram" - he said

As regards speculation that Boko Haram wants to trade some of their members in prison for the kidnapped Chibok girls, President Buhari said 

"We have to be very careful about the credibility of various Boko Haram leadership coming up and claiming that they can deliver. We have to be very careful indeed and we are taking our time because we want to bring them safe back to their parents and their school"he said

Asked further if he was against negotiating with Boko Haram, he said 

"I cannot be against it because as I told you our main objective as a government is to rescue those girls back to their schools and rehabilitate them back to normal sight. If we are convinced that the leadership that presented itself can deliver those girls safe and should, we will be prepared to negotiate what they want"he said

Asked if he will crack down on corrupt leaders even if they were from his party, Buhari said 

"I just have to. There isn't going to be any party member or personality that can escape justice"he said

Asked if he was dissapointed President Obama who is due to visit Africa soon isn't coming to Nigeria, President Buhari said 

"I wouldn't say I was disappointed but how I wish he will change is mind and go to Nigeria"

Asked if he asked President Obama o come to Nigeria when they met, he said

"Well I asked him and I will send a formal invitation"he said 

Asked what he thinks of former Chadian dictator who is being tried in Senegal instead of the International Criminal Court, President Buhari said 

"Justice is Justice whether it is done in Africa or else in the world. The important thing is let justice be done. Whatever evidence the prosecutors have in Senegal I think they should proceed to make it available to the world and prosecute him according to international law on Human rights".

"I support any process that is based on Justice"he said

DSS presents detained former CSO to GEJ to the public following speculations of his death (photo)

Above is Gordon Obua, the former Chief Security Officer to former President Jonathan. He was presented to the press this evening by the Department of State Security at their headquarters in Abuja following speculations that he died in their custody yesterday. The DSS wanted to put an end to the false report by presenting Obua to the public.

The former CSO, who has been held by the DSS since Thursday July 16th, had embarked on hunger strike to protest his detention and fainted on Sunday. He was rushed to the hospital where he was treated and discharged today. He is said to be suffering from hypertension and diabetes. There are also reports that Obua is being denied access to his lawyers and family.

Pics: Buhari, John Kerry hold joint press conference to discuss fight against Boko Haram

President Buhari and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a joint press conference today to discuss on the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria. More photos after the cut...

IGP awards post humous awards to three police officers killed in Yobe bomb blast

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has awarded post humous award to the three police officers who were killed in a bomb attack on a military checkpoint in Borno state yesterday July 20th.

In a statement released today July 21st, IGP Arase praised the deceased officers for their commitment to duty even until death. He also announced that 4 children of each of the officers killed will be given scholarship up to their secondary school level. The statement after the cut...

The IGP salutes the courage and gallantry displayed by officers of the Yobe State Police Command in containing the menace of insurgency in the State. He is highly pleased that in spite of imminent challenges, the officers exhibited a high sense of patriotism and dedication to duty.

While regretting the death in active service of three officers in the unfortunate incident of Monday 20th July, 2015, the IGP observed that but for the indomitable spirit, sacrifice and professionalism of the deceased officers, the terrorists would have detonated the explosives in a high profile target. To further consolidate the commendation, the IGP has approved the post-humous promotion of the deceased officers.

He has also ordered the Medical Department to foot the medical bill of the injured officer. In addition, four children each of the deceased officers will be offered scholarship up to secondary school level while the families will be afforded priority in the budding Police Housing Scheme. Similar gesture will be extended to other officers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the course of fighting insurgency. 

ACP EMMANUEL C. S. OJUKWU, psc FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

Rihanna abhors bras. Absolutely hates it! Lol. She was spotted going without one as she returned to her New York City apartment after an outing yesterday morning.

What is Governor Rochas Okorocha doing in this photo?

He is listening, abi? Lol. See an up-close photo after the cut...