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The office of the former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that the last administration rejected an offer made by British forces to rescue the kidnapped Chibok school girls.
Report by guardian.com claims the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, on a mission named Operation Turus, attempted to help recover the girls in 2014.
“The girls were located in the first few weeks of the RAF mission,” a source involved in Operation Turus told the Observer. “We offered to rescue them, but the Nigerian government declined.”
A statement by Jonathan’s media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, said the lies in this report are self-evident, noting that Nigerians are conversant with the effort made by the Jonathan administration to rescue the girls.
Eze said the media actively covered the multinational efforts and collaboration which involved some of the major powers deploying their crack intelligence officers to work with Nigerian security operatives, and those of its neighbours.
“In the course of the mission, the international team, including members from Nigeria’s neighbours of Chad, Niger and Cameroun, met regularly with our own intelligence officers to plan and conduct their operations.
In fact, the Jonathan administration was so genuinely supportive that the foreign powers involved were granted permission to overfly our airspace, while conducting the search and rescue missions,” he said.
According to Eze, GEJ personally wrote to former U.S president, Barack Obama, President Francois Hollande of France, David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the UK, including personal contacts made to the Governments of Israel and China, seeking their assistance in the search for the abducted Chibok girls. .
“We are however not surprised that this kind of concocted story is coming out at this point in time, as it appears that some people who have obviously been playing politics with the issue of the Chibok girls will stop at nothing to further their interest.”
The office of the former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that the last administration rejected an offer made by British force...
According to a report by New Telegraph, FBI Director James Comey has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim on Saturday that his predecessor, Barack Obama, tapped his phone, US media say.
Comey reportedly asked the US justice department to reject the allegation Obama ordered a wiretap during last year’s election campaign.
He is said to have asked for the correction because it falsely insinuates that the FBI broke the law.
The development was reported by the New York Times and confirmed by NBC.
The justice department did not issue any immediate statement in response to Comey’s reported request.
US media quoted officials as saying that Comey believed there was no evidence to support Trump’s allegation.
The Republican president, who faces intense scrutiny over alleged Russian interference in support of his presidential bid, has offered no evidence to support his allegation that phones at Trump Tower were tapped last year.
The New York Times and NBC reports came as the White House called on Congress to investigate whether the Obama administration had abused its powers.
Both Congress and the FBI are currently investigating contacts between the Trump election campaign and Russian officials, after US intelligence agencies assessed that Russia had interfered with the election to help Trump win against his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said there had been “very troubling” reports “concerning potentially politically motivated investigations immediately ahead of the 2016 election”.
Representative Devin Nunes, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said in a statement that his committee would “make inquiries into whether the government was conducting surveillance activities on any political party’s campaign officials or surrogates”.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, also a Republican, said in a statement that it would “follow the evidence where it leads, and we will continue to be guided by the intelligence and facts as we compile our findings”.
Comey has had a bumpy relationship with Trump.
In July last year, after he announced he would not recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton following his agency’s investigation into the handling of classified information on her private email server, he was roundly denounced by Trump.
“FBI Director said Crooked Hillary compromised our national security,” Trump tweeted at the time. “No charges. Wow! #RiggedSystem.”
Trump, who spent the weekend at his Florida resort, had called the alleged tapping “Nixon/Watergate”, referring to the notorious political scandal of 1972, which led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.
He asked on Twitter whether it was legal for a “sitting president to be wire-tapping” and referred to the allegation as “a new low”.
Earlier Ben Rhodes, who was Obama’s Foreign Policy Adviser and speechwriter, wrote in a tweet: “No President can order a wiretap. Those restrictions were put in place to protect citizens from people like you.”
A spokesman for Obama said Trump’s allegation charge was “simply false”.
The Director of National Intelligence at the time of the US election, James Clapper, has also denied there was any wire-tap on Trump or his election campaign team, reports the BBC.
Clapper told NBC that he knew of no court order to allow monitoring of Trump Tower in New York.
“There was no such wire-tap activity mounted against the president-elect at the time, as a candidate, or against his campaign,” Clapper said.
According to a report by New Telegraph , FBI Director James Comey has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim on Saturday that his predecess...
You can enhance your diet by opting for foods that provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as fruits, vegetables, low- or non-fat dairy products, and whole grains. You may need to talk to your doctor about improving your eating habits, if you will affirmatively answer any of the following questions:
• Did your doctor tell you that high blood pressure or high cholesterol, for instance, could be improved by better nutrition?
• Are you overweight? Has any of your family members suffered from diabetes, cancer, or heart disease?
• Are you hesitating about what kinds of foods you should eat?
Here are several nutrition tips that can improve your eating habits:
• Identify the strong and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily? Do you get enough calcium? Are whole-grain and high-fibre foods part of your daily meals? If the answer is No, try adding more of these foods to your daily diet.
• When speaking about other nutrition tips, write down what you eat and drink every day. Thus you will be able to see if you need more fruits, vegetables, or dairy products, or if you need reduce the intake of processed or high-fat foods.
Nutrition tips from different sources often fluctuate. Keep in mind this advice:
• There is no “magic pill” when it comes to nutrition tips. Regular short-term diets may help you lose weight, but they may be unhealthy in the long run.
• Opt for a variety of foods.
Almost everyone can benefit from cutting back on unhealthy fat. Try some of the following nutrition tips in this regard:
• Instead of frying, you should bake, grill, or broil meat. Remember to eat fish at least once a week.
• Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Before buying foods, read the nutrition labels.
• Drink water or unsweetened tea.
A balanced and healthy nutrition combined with regular exercise are great for your health.
You can enhance your diet by opting for foods that provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as fruits, vegetables, low- or non-fat dair...
Without citing evidence, Donald Trump on Saturday accused Barack Obama of a Watergate-style “wire tapping” of his offices in New York before the US presidential election, a move critics dismissed as an attempt to deflect attention from investigations of his ties to Russia .
A spokesman for Obama said the accusation was “simply false”, the Guardian reports.
The unprecedented attack by a president on his predecessor, made in a series of early morning tweets, stoked speculation that Trump’s remarks were prompted by stories circulating in rightwing media , including one that claimed Obama is attempting a “silent coup” against Trump.
The president this week endured another avalanche of revelations about his associates’ contacts with Russia. Most damagingly it emerged that his attorney general, former Alabama senator Jeff Sessions, failed to tell senators about two meetings with the Russian ambassador to the US last year.
Last month the national security adviser, Michael Flynn, was forced to resign over conversations with the ambassador and misleading statements about them to the vice-president, Mike Pence.
Earlier this year US intelligence agencies reported that Russia interfered in the election to help Trump, who has repeatedly proven reluctant to publicly criticise Vladimir Putin.
On Saturday, the President launched a series of tweets that began at 5.35am . In one he wrote: “Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!”
He followed up with a string of tweets in the next half-hour that claimed Obama had defied a court rejection to tap his office, and invited a “good lawyer” to make a case against the alleged process.
The President then compared the alleged surveillance of his communications to Watergate – the scandal in which a 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters led to revelation of crime and cover-up at the highest level of government and, ultimately, the resignation of Richard Nixon.
“How low has President Obama gone to tapp [sic] my phones during the very sacred election process,” Trump tweeted. “This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!”
Obama’s former deputy national security adviser, Ben Rhodes, tweeted back at Trump: “No president can order a wiretap. Those restrictions were put in place to protect citizens from people like you.”
Later an Obama spokesman, Kevin Lewis, issued a statement that did not deny there was a wiretapping but did deny that Obama ordered one.
“A cardinal rule of the Obama administration was that no White House official ever interfered with any independent investigation led by the Department of Justice,” the statement said.
“As part of that practice, neither President Obama nor any White House official ever ordered surveillance on any US citizen. Any suggestion otherwise is simply false.”
No evidence was provided to substantiate the president’s claims that Obama had wiretapped Trump Tower, and it was not clear on what information Trump was basing his allegations.
A US official told the Guardian there was “no evidence to support that claim” of Obama ordering Trump to be wiretapped.
Just before last November’s election, the British former MP and novelist
Louise Mensch reported that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Fisa) court had granted a warrant to enable the FBI to conduct surveillance of “US persons” in an investigation of possible contacts between Russian banks and the Trump Organization.
Two months later the BBC published an article backing up Mensch’s original story about the Fisa court warrant issued in October to allow the justice department to scrutinise transfers and communications between Trump associates and Russian banks. US intelligence agencies were investigating the link, it added.
The Guardian reported in January that the Fisa court had turned down an application, asking the FBI to narrow the terms of inquiry.
Without citing evidence, Donald Trump on Saturday accused Barack Obama of a Watergate-style “wire tapping” of his offices in New York befor...
Nigerians are very special people with diverse cultures, languages, and ethnic groups. We are very unique people who are very intelligent, hardworking, gifted, and skilled with a unique sense of humour.
We stand out easily because of our very unique and witty personalities. Although we have our flaws, our good qualities supersede the negative side. Here is a list of funny sentences that make Nigerians even more unique.
1. “No change o”
And so?
2. “Praise Tha Lord”
Danfo not Sunday school, abeg.
3. “There’s go-slow”
Hay God!
4. “Two more chance’
What is happening here?
5. “Excuse me sister, can I know your name?”
My name is, ‘face-your-front-and-let-me -see-road.
6. “Abeg, I wan buy fuel’
So you couldn’t buy fuel before calling passengers, abi?
7. ‘Driver, I want to ease myself’
What rubbish?
8. “I go join your change together”
Kuku kill me.
9. “Aunty, dress abeg”
To where?
(source: Zikoko.com)
Nigerians are very special people with diverse cultures, languages, and ethnic groups. We are very unique people who are very intelligent, h...
Africa’s Oscars took place yesterday 4th of March 2017, apart from the award ceremony, what most people looked out for at the AMVCA are the dresses.
It was a black tie event as most celebrities came out in black, from Mo Abudu , Chioma Apotha, Beverly Naya, Mercy Johnson and lots more strutted in dark coloers. You know what they say about colours? if you can’t decide on a right color go black.
Here are a list of best dressed celebrities who we think killed it:
Toni Tones, this look comes straight out of vogue, Elle and Essence magazine. she was on the best dressed list last year and she came to slay this year. This dress took 4 months to make and is completely hand made by Lagos Fashion designer Yemi Shoyemi. Toni Tones was the best dressed of the day.
Toyin Abraham. This is Toyin like you have never seen before. From the hair to her makeup to her dress fits perfectly. Nothing was out of place. Her stylist did a good job.
Beverly Naya, Beverly is a national treasure and she always finds a way to make people run to the gym and question the whole thick brouhaha.
Chioma Apotha, is one of Nollywood’s finest but never have we seen her match a dress with attitude like this.
Rita Dominic, that dress was perfectly made for her body and she rocked it like the classy lady that she is.
Nana Akudo, she looks very elegant in this beautiful dress. This dress has no comparison.
Kehinde Bankole, this black number did justice to her figure and beauty. Kehinde looks smashing, lovely outfit.
Mercy Johnson, this conservative black dress gave the actress and mother a more sophisticated look. Though she may not be showing any skin, she does look very classy.
Africa’s Oscars took place yesterday 4th of March 2017, apart from the award ceremony, what most people looked out for at the AMVCA are the ...
According to a report by Daily Post, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on Acting-President, Yemi Osinbajo to, as a matter of urgency, put in place measures that will reduce hunger and poverty in the country; warning that frustration and anger against the government were building up within the hearts of most Nigerians.
This position was contained in a communiqué signed by Primate of the church, Most Revd. Nicholas Okoh and made available to the media at the conclusion of a meeting of the Standing Committee of the church, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Okoh called on the government to formulate lasting policies that would create employment and improve the general welfare of the people.
He also urged government to take bold steps to address the economy of the country and advocated the need to review the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
The clergyman stated: “The effect of the present economic recession in the country is taking a very heavy toll on the citizenry.
“This is, no doubt, largely due to long years of failure to plan strategically. The Standing Committee, accordingly, urges that bold steps be taken to reduce hunger and poverty in the land to reduce anger and frustration which are gradually building up. The need to guide against the consequence of civil unrest at this stage of our national development is further emphasized.”
He also called on Nigerians to develop positive disposition towards ailing President, Muhammadu Buhari and to pray for his quick recovery and safe return to the country.
“While praying for the quick recovery of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and his safe return to the country soonest, the Standing Committee urges Nigerians to imbibe positive disposition towards our national leaders, especially in times of health challenges as they are also human,” he added.
According to a report by Daily Post, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on Acting-President, Yemi Osinbajo to, as a matte...
The 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, V.I Lagos.
The 5th edition of the AMVCA was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Minenhle ‘Minnie’ Dlamini, the ceremony which made highlights of outstanding achievement in television and film during the last year, was voted on by the general public.
Although many were nominated, only a few of the best according to the choice of the viewers were able to go home with the trophy. Here are the winners at the AMVC Award night:
Trailblazer Award
Somkele Idhalama
Best Make Up Artiste (Movies/TV series)
Oloibiri – Hakeem Onilogbo Ajibola, Perekeme Odon
Best Costume Designer
76 – Pat Egwurube
Best Art Director
76 – Pat Nebo
Best Sound Editor (Movies/TV series)
Vaya
Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV series)
Oloibiri – Nnodim Chigozie, Paula Peterson
Best Lighthing Designer (Movies/TV series)
93 Days – Elliot Sewape
Best Cinematographer
Happiness is a Four Letter Word – Lance Gewer
Best Documentary
Alison
Best Short Film or Online Video
Cat Face
Best Actress in an M-Net original comedy series
Deborah Anugwa – Hustle
Best Actor in an M-Net comedy series
Samuel Ajibola – “The Johnsons”
Best Actress in an M-Net original drama series
Meg Otanwa – “Hush”
Best Actor in an M-Net original drama series
David Jones David – “Hotel Majestic”
Best M-Net original comedy series
The Johnsons
Best M-Net original drama series
Tinsel
Best Indigenous Language TV series/movies (Swahili)
Zilizala
Best Indigenous Language TV series/movies (Hausa)
Yaki Da Zuciya
Best Indigenous Language TV series/movies (Yoruba)
Somwhere in The Dark – Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola
Best Indigenous Language TV series/movies (Igbo)
Amoye-Bu-Onye
Best Soundtrack/ Original Score
The Encounter – Michael ‘The Truth’ Ogunlade
Best TV series
Jenifa’s Diary
Best Writer
Vaya
Best Supporting Actress
Ebele Okaro – Four One Love
Best Supporting Actor In A Drama (Movie/TV series)
Rotimi Salami – Just Not Married
Best Actor in a Comedy
Imeh Umoh Bishop – The Boss is Mine
Best Actress In Comedy
Funke Akindele
Best Movie East Africa
Kati Kati
Best Movie West Africa
Oloibiri
Best Movie South Africa
All About Love
Best Actress in a Drama (Movies/TV Series)
Rita Dominic – 76
Best Actor in a Drama
Sambasa Nzeribe – Slow Country
Best Overall Movie
76
Naomba Niseme
Best Director
76 – Izu Ojukwu
Life Achievement Award
Chika Okpala
Watch video of the full show below:
The 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, V.I Lagos. The 5th edition of the AMVCA was hoste...
US President Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of “wire tapping” his offices in New York City before the presidential election in November last year, claiming the former president had overseen a “Nixon/Watergate”-style intervention, the Guardian reports.
Launching a series of tweets at 5.35am eastern time on Saturday, the US President said: “Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!”
He followed up that initial tweet with a string of others in the following 30 minutes that claimed Obama had defied a court rejection of a request to tap his office, and invited a “good lawyer” to make a case against the alleged operation.
The president then compared the alleged surveillance of his communications to Watergate – the scandal in the early 1970s that brought down Republican president Richard Nixon after he ordered a break-in of the Democrat party’s Washington headquarters.
Trump also made efforts to defend Jeff Sessions, the US attorney general facing questions over his meeting with the Russian ambassador to Washington during the 2016 presidential election campaign.
He tweeted: “The first meeting Jeff Sessions had with the Russian Amb was set up by the Obama Administration under education program for 100 Ambs…”
He added: “Just out: The same Russian Ambassador that met Jeff Sessions visited the Obama White House 22 times, and 4 times last year alone.”
There was no additional information provided to substantiate the President’s claims that Obama had “wire tapped” Trump Tower, and it was not clear on what information Trump was basing the allegations.
There has been no response to the tweets from Obama.
US President Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of “wire tapping” his offices in New York City before the presidential election in Novem...