Amnesty International says Nigerian military ignored advance warnings of Boko Haram attacks on Baga, Monguno

The Nigerian military for several weeks ignored repeated warnings of impending attacks on Baga and Monguno by Boko Haram and failed to take action to protect civilians, said global human rights organisation, Amnesty International.

Amnesty’s claim corroborates PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report of January 26 which indicated the Nigerian military received reliable intelligence report indicating that the Boko Haram sect would launch a massive attack on Monguno, but that yet troops were taken by surprise when the insurgents struck early Sunday, suggesting the 5 Brigade stationed in the area failed to prepare adequately for the group’s onslaught.

Amazon Top Jumia as Biggest E-commerce Website In Nigeria

Alexa an Amazon.com company, the global pioneer in the world of analytical insight, ranks Jumia.com.ng as the biggest e-commerce website in Nigeria, still ranking as the most visited local content website in the Nigeria. Looking at the exploits of Jumia over the past year, it is not hard to see why this widely trusted shopping website is visited by several millions month on month.

Rihanna reportedly listed among performing Artist at 2015 Grammys

Rihanna will perform at the Grammy Awards with Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West.

The 26-year-old star will reportedly take to the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8 with the 'Hey Jude' singer - who performed at the ceremony with his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr last year - and the 'Bound 2' hitmaker for a rendition of their collaboration 'Four Five Seconds' and the Bajan beauty is delighted to be sharing the stage with the stars.

Jose Mourinho Receive £25,000 Fine for Comments on Southampton 1-1 draw

Jose Mourinho has always been labelled controversial as he has never been friends with the Football Association. In his first reign as Chelsea Boss he was known to always target words against the FA decision to his team and his return pose no difference as he has already started bagging series of fines as a result of his comments or reactions.

 

BBC Sports report that Jose Mourinho has been fined £25,000 for comments claiming there is a "campaign" to influence referees' decisions against his Chelsea side.

Report: Georgia Executes Mentally Disabled Man For Unabling To Prove is Mental Disability

Lol this story is funny though, I am not sure why they have to execute him, but is inability to prove his mental disability is the basis behind his execution.

Report from Gawker says On Tuesday night, Georgia executed Warren Lee Hill - an inmate with an IQ of 70 - who was unable to prove he had a mental disability under Georgia's strict legal standard.

Alleged Gay Man Escape Death After Been Caught in Lagos

Photo Credits: Pulseng

A 61years old man simply known as Salisu suspected to be Gay was beating badly after he was allegedly caught trying to have his way with a 13years boy. He narrowly escaped death by the intervention of some elders and sympathizers.

The man was said to have lured the biy with N500 near Anjorin market about 6pm on Sunday, 25 January, 2015. Not knowing that he was being watched, Saliu was said to have started rubbing the boy’s private part. Those who saw him in the act, burst into the scene and apprehended him.

Report: Boko Haram Takes Over Monguno, Hoists Flag

 

With a tough battle between the Nigeria Army and the Boko Haram sect reported a couple of days back, a new story has now emerge on Tuesday that insurgents might have gained full control of Monguno town in Borno State.

This position was given credence by fleeing residents, who claimed that there is no military presence in the town, which fell into the hands of Boko Haram on Sunday following a fierce battle with troops.

If the Right Man Comes My Way I will Marry Him - Waje

Nigeria Singer Waje has reveal to City People after series of questioning this reason why he is still single and has appeal to people to stop putting pressure on her to get married. See excerpt from interview below:

It’s not anybody’s business that I am not married. My fans know that I’m happy. Whether I am married or not, I am a happy woman. Of course, na God dey give person man. The day God will give me a man, I’ll let you people know and will invite you to my wedding. If the man comes my way and he’s the right person, why not, I will marry him. For now Jehovah, the King of kings, is the man in my life. I am married to Jesus.

Rapper Olamide Expands Business Frontiers, Open Clothing Line

Award winning Rapper Olamide is not just stopping on music alone, he has branch and expand into his own clothing line. Just like other Nigeria Singers, Olamide decided it is time for him to open a clothing line which his trademarked "BADDO".

He took to his social media page to showcase is new clothing label which is now available on Nigeria Online Malls, Jumia and Konga. The clothes can be found under the name Baddo Unlimited Urban Clothing by Olamide

Nicole Scherzinger, David Oweloyo dazzles on Red Carpet for UK Premiere

In all the glam and glitz that took place in the UK Premiere, Nicole Scherzinger and David Oweloyo turned heads as she graced the red carpet for the premiere of Martin Luther King biopic Selma.

The former Pussycat Dolls singer looked radiant as she dazzled the crowd with a snakeskin-esque Ermanno Scervino dress and Crisian London heels.

Taylor Swift Speaks on Hackers Threat says they got nothing

Just recently it was reported that Hackers took over Taylor Swift account and they even threatened to release some of her nude pictures online. But the Singer on Tuesday scoffed at a hacker who took over her social media accounts and threatened to release nude pictures, with the pop star saying none existed.

The singer's Twitter and Instagram accounts were briefly seized by at least one hacker who vowed to release naked pictures of Swift if supporters paid enough in the form of the virtual currency bitcoin.

President GEJ wasn't at Warri Billionaire Ayiri's House amidst Report Going Around the Media

 

 There was a report going around the media this morning as regard a tweet from Ayiri's younger brother who posted a tweet that reads "We have to welcome the President to our home" but after a lot Nigerians express dislike on the President visit to Ayiri's home, the younger brother tweeted another post to explain the actual meeting place where the picture was taken. See initial tweet below:

Oscar Winning Lupita Nyong'o Splits from Boyfriend

South Africa Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong'o and Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan have split after dating for about a year. Both of them was reported in a romantic relationship before the shocking news that they have split. The details of their split is yet to be review. Us Magazine report as below:

A source confirms to Us that Nyong'o is single after splitting from her rapper boyfriend K'naan. The insider close to Nyong'o tells Us that the 12 Years a Slave actress was the one to break off her relationship from K'naan. Their split happened last year, the source adds.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden goes on low-key honeymoon

In a bit to get off the media Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden decided to enjoyed a low-key honeymoon in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The 'Sex Tape' actress and her new husband, who got married during a ''down-to-earth'' ceremony at her home in Los Angeles earlier this month, jetted to the luxurious ski resort for a romantic break last week.

An eye-witness spotted the newlyweds dining on shrimp, grits and fried chicken at the local Q Roadhouse and Brewing Co. last Tuesday (01.20.15).

"If I speak, people will say Mourinho again" - Jose Mourinho on Controversial Win Over Liverpool

Chelsea's last-four League Cup win over Liverpool was controversial, but Jose Mourinho kept his counsel on incidents involving Diego Costa.

Jose Mourinho would not be drawn on a series of contentious incidents involving Diego Costa following Chelsea's 1-0 League Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool.

Branislav Ivanovic's fierce extra-time header earned Chelsea a 2-1 aggregate win over their Premier League rivals and booked a spot in the Wembley showpiece in March.

Report: Spanish priests charged over child sex abuse

Ten Catholic priests and two church lay workers in the southern Spanish city of Granada have been charged with child sexual abuse, in a case brought after Pope Francis corresponded with one of the victims, court documents showed.

According to the indictment filed on Tuesday, the 12 are suspected of abusing four teenage boys in the priest's parochial home between 2004 and 2007.

They are free on bail pending trial.

Big Sean Denies Stealing Ex-Fiancee Naya Rivera's Rolex

Not sure if the allegation is due to their bitter split but I am sure there must have been something which triggered Naya for accusing Big Sean for stealing her Rolex. Maybe it was a gift to Big Sean and as it is done among celeb this days, you have to return it.

The “I Don’t F—k With You” singer told Complex magazine in its February 2015 issue that he never stole anything from his ex-fiancée Naya Rivera, despite her claims following their bitter April 2014 split.

An Accident Along Mission Road In Benin Leaves Two Badly Injured

Report of an accident that occurred around Mission Road axis in Benin today which left two people badly injured. 

 

According from the report obtained from LIB, it says a police Hilux bus collided with a commercial bus. The injured, only from the commercial bus, were immediately rushed to the hospital. See others pictures from Scene Below:

LMAO! Nigerians chase Buhari's Daughter away from Twitter

Remember the Buhari daughter who freeze the media with her glamorous pictures and she was talk around the social media. The media that made her have also broke her apart.

She thrown her Twitter page that was once a talk about in the media away thanks to Nigerians who lavish all manner of strong words to her after she flop in spelling "fourth" as "forth" in a tweet that was suppose to help her defend her dad certificate controversy.

She used to tweet from Zahra3_ but the page no longer exists as at the time of this report.

Arsenal Joel Campbell Join Villarreal on Loan

He sure deserve a loan move so as to have playing time, which he can't get now at Arsenal as so many first team are returning from injury.

Arsenal have agreed to let Joel Campbell join Spanish club, Villareal, on loan for the rest of the season. Cambell made just seven appearances for Arsenal this season and was the subject of abuse by Arsenal fans after the team lost at Stoke City.

The Spanish club’s centre-back, Gabriel Paulista, is on the verge of joining Arsenal permanently and another deal between the two clubs is a sign of the strength in their relationship.

Former Super Eagles Assistant Coach Musa Abdullahi dies

Sad as Former Assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Musa Abdullahi died on Sunday January 25 after years of battling from stroke. He died in his home state of Kogi.

Abdullahi assisted Coach Fanny Amun to lead Nigeria to a second FIFA Under-17 World Cup title in Japan in 1993. He also coached the Nigerian under 17 and 20 teams. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Aww! @Rihanna look flawless in crop top as she goes dinning

This is simple yet very classy and beautiful, I hope ladies you got my back on this. Rihanna took shelter under her um-ber-ella as she dined out in Los Angeles on Monday.

The 26-year-old singer - who was flashing her toned abs in a grey crop top with chain detailing - took shelter underneath the black umbrella after dining out at La Scala Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Hollywood.

"I killed Diego Costa for Wasting My Killer Pass" - Cesc Fabregas

Lol Cesc the wonder boy, I can understand what you are saying, it takes vision, calculation and accuracy to give a beautiful pass, so when a striker don't covert such passes to goals it hurts. But cuddles to Costa he has been doing some beautiful finishing with your passes.

According to goal.com, Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he covets assists like strikers covet goals, and says he "killed" Diego Costa for wasting one of his trademark through-balls.

Fabregas has laid on 15 goals for his team-mates in the Premier League this season, seven ahead of his closest rival, and tops the charts for total chances created.

Mattia Destro to undergo AC Milan Medicals ahead of Tottenham and Arsenal

New transfer report from footballfancast.com suggest Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have been dealt a major blow in their chase for Mattia Destro, with the striker set to undergo a medical with AC Milan, according to Football Italia.

Roma are looking to sell the Italian in order to complete their deal for Luiz Adriano, and seems to have found a buyer in Serie A rivals Milan.

Manchester United could make a last minute dish for German International

 

Man United need a strong defender in Matt Hummel considering that's the position they lack depth at the moment. If this deal go through then it would be a huge boost for the club as they push to play Champions League next season.

Report now suggests Manchester United are looking to make a swoop for Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels after Arsenal dropped out of the race to sign Gabriel Paulista instead, Daily Star reports.

Hummels has been heavily linked with a move away from the Westfalenstadion in the past few transfer windows, with United and the Gunners both favourites to sign the centre-back.

Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberia said Monday that there are currently only five confirmed cases of Ebola in the entire country — a dramatic turnaround in the West African nation where the virus has taken its deadliest toll.

At the height of the outbreak in August and September, Liberia was recording more than 300 new cases of the virus every week. To date 3,636 Liberians have died of Ebola, according to the World Health Organization.

But the outbreak has begun to wane. Now there are now just five people in the country being treated for Ebola, Tolbert Nyenswah, who heads the country's Ebola response, said Monday.

Algeria and Niger set to provide resources to repel against jihadists

Report from AFP says Algeria and Niger are set to "pool" their resources to tackle the rising threat posed by jihadist groups in the Sahel region, Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou said on Monday.

"We have agreed to mobilise and pool our operational capabilities and intelligence to deal with terrorist threats and criminal organisations," Issoufou said in Algiers after a meeting with Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Facebook to launch app for poor quality internet connections

Good news for those living in remote areas of just 2G Internet service. Facebook said Monday it is testing a lightweight version of its mobile app for mobile phones with poor-quality Internet connections in emerging markets.

A spokesman told AFP in an email that the "Facebook Lite" Android app is designed "for people on 2G (second-generation) connections or in areas of limited Internet accessibility."

The move expands Facebook's efforts to grow the world's biggest social network, which already has more than a billion users.

Daughter of Late Joan Rivers Sues Clinic Over Medical Mismanagement

We earlier brought you report that the daughter of Late Fashion Police Show Presenter Joan Rivers is planning on suing the clinic who handle his mother treatment prior to her death.

Melissa Rivers has launched a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the clinic and doctors who treated her late mother Joan Rivers.

The legendary comic died in September last year of brain damage caused by a loss of oxygen during a routine outpatient procedure. And on Monday, the 81-year-old's only child Melissa filed the lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, naming five doctors and the clinic as defendants.

Feud: Lil Wayne Planning to Sue Cash Money Record in Other to Have Drake and Minaj with Him

Amid intense feud between Cash Money Record and Lol Wayne, a new report has emerge that Lil Wayne is reportedly planning to take Drake and Nicki Minaj from Cash Money Records.

The 32-year-old rapper is currently feuding with the hip hop label, blaming them for delaying the release of his new album, Tha Carter V.

And TMZ claims the disagreement has escalated, with Wayne threatening to sue Cash Money in addition to taking away their biggest acts, Drake and Nicki Minaj.