Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Monday, 5 May 2014
‘I will sell them,’ Boko Haram leader, Shekau says of kidnapped Nigerian girls
Fears for the fate of more than 200 Nigerian girls turned even more
nightmarish Monday when the leader of the Islamist group that kidnapped
them announced plans to sell them.
“I abducted your girls. I will sell them in the market, by Allah,” a man claiming to be Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said in a video first obtained by Agence France-Presse.
“There is a market for selling humans. Allah says I should sell. He commands me to sell. I will sell women. I sell women,” he continued, according to a CNN translation from the local Hausa language.
Boko Haram means “Western education is sin.” In his nearly hourlong, rambling video, Shekau repeatedly called for Western education to end.
“Girls, you should go and get married,” he said.
The outrageous threat means the girls’ parents worst fears could be realized. Parents have been avoiding speaking to the media for fear their daughters may be singled out for reprisals.
“Wherever these girls are, we’ll get them out,” Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan vowed Sunday.
But weeks after the girls were kidnapped April 14, Africa’s largest country seems to be no closer to finding them, triggering complaints of ineptitude — some of which is expressed on Twitter with the globally trending hashtag #BringBackOurGirls.
On Sunday, about 100 demonstrators gathered outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, chanting, “Bring them back!” and “Not for sale!”
Crowds from Los Angeles to London rallied on Saturday as well.
“Access to education is a basic right & an unconscionable reason to target innocent girls,” former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote Sunday on Twitter. “We must stand up to terrorism. #BringBackOurGirls.”
Families had sent their girls to the rural school in Chibok to try to get them a desperately needed education. Though Nigeria has Africa’s largest economy, poverty remains widespread: Nearly 62% of the country’s nearly 170 million people live in extreme poverty, according to the CIA World Factbook.
According to accounts, armed members of Boko Haram overwhelmed security guards at school last month, pulled the girls out of bed and forced them into trucks. The convoy of trucks then disappeared into the dense forest bordering Cameroon.
On Friday, Nigerian authorities updated the number of girls kidnapped to 276. At least 53 of the girls escaped, leaving 223 in the hands of their captors, police said.
Authorities said the number of missing girls could grow as police fill in spotty school enrollment records.
“I abducted your girls. I will sell them in the market, by Allah,” a man claiming to be Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said in a video first obtained by Agence France-Presse.
“There is a market for selling humans. Allah says I should sell. He commands me to sell. I will sell women. I sell women,” he continued, according to a CNN translation from the local Hausa language.
Boko Haram means “Western education is sin.” In his nearly hourlong, rambling video, Shekau repeatedly called for Western education to end.
“Girls, you should go and get married,” he said.
The outrageous threat means the girls’ parents worst fears could be realized. Parents have been avoiding speaking to the media for fear their daughters may be singled out for reprisals.
“Wherever these girls are, we’ll get them out,” Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan vowed Sunday.
But weeks after the girls were kidnapped April 14, Africa’s largest country seems to be no closer to finding them, triggering complaints of ineptitude — some of which is expressed on Twitter with the globally trending hashtag #BringBackOurGirls.
On Sunday, about 100 demonstrators gathered outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, chanting, “Bring them back!” and “Not for sale!”
Crowds from Los Angeles to London rallied on Saturday as well.
“Access to education is a basic right & an unconscionable reason to target innocent girls,” former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote Sunday on Twitter. “We must stand up to terrorism. #BringBackOurGirls.”
Families had sent their girls to the rural school in Chibok to try to get them a desperately needed education. Though Nigeria has Africa’s largest economy, poverty remains widespread: Nearly 62% of the country’s nearly 170 million people live in extreme poverty, according to the CIA World Factbook.
According to accounts, armed members of Boko Haram overwhelmed security guards at school last month, pulled the girls out of bed and forced them into trucks. The convoy of trucks then disappeared into the dense forest bordering Cameroon.
On Friday, Nigerian authorities updated the number of girls kidnapped to 276. At least 53 of the girls escaped, leaving 223 in the hands of their captors, police said.
Authorities said the number of missing girls could grow as police fill in spotty school enrollment records.
Instagram suspend Rihanna’s Account
Rihanna’s Instagram account at this very moment, is no longer
available. Matter of fact, Rih is actually trending right now on Twitter
with fans asking why Instagram would go as far as deleting her account.
It can be recalled that Rihanna’s racy photos for French magazine Lui, caused quite a stir on the social media network, causing them to issue her a warning to take down the lewd photos.
Even though Rih actually pulled the nude pictures down, Instagram still went ahead to suspend her account today.
It can be recalled that Rihanna’s racy photos for French magazine Lui, caused quite a stir on the social media network, causing them to issue her a warning to take down the lewd photos.
Even though Rih actually pulled the nude pictures down, Instagram still went ahead to suspend her account today.
WOw! D’banj fix nail extensions for his Thisday Style cover shoot?
D’banj covered Yesterday’s Thisday Style magazine and there’s one strange thing on the pop star’s cover photo – it appears he’s wearing fingernail extensions (possibly the acrylic type). The interview which carries the headline ‘Trailblazing D’banj, The Music Maestro‘, sees the former G.O.OD Music act discuss his ‘Oliver twist‘ single, working with Kanye West and his current relationship status. D’banj says he’s single. The photo shoot was done by popular photographer Reze Bonna. He was styled by Mai Atafo Inspired and Okunoren. So do you think it’s okay for men to wear nail extensions too?
Happy Birthday Nollywood Superstar Bimbo Akintola
Bimbo is no doubt a veteran in the movie industry. aside the fact
that she has proved that she’s one of the best role interpreter around,
her versatility is second to know.
Obviously, a Degree in Theater Arts from the University of Ibadan is not a joke.
Happy Birthday dear…Long life, Good health and more success.
Obviously, a Degree in Theater Arts from the University of Ibadan is not a joke.
Happy Birthday dear…Long life, Good health and more success.
Yvonne Okoro’s outfit to the Ghana Music awards Wow!
Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro rocked this dress to the Ghana Music awards which took place yesterday.
The actress known for her gorgeous body, flaunted it once again in a sequined silver and black gown but the highlight of the dress was the plunging neckline revealing her huge asset.
Hot or Not?
Boko Haram Will Start Attacking Bigshots In Nigeria says Prophet TB Joshua
Prophet TB Joshua while preaching yesterday, 4th of May, 2014 in his
church said Boko Haram will start attacking bigshots in our society.
Expressing his shock that political parties such as APC and PDP are
against themselves instead of coming together as one to fight Boko Haram
in Nigeria, he says it’s quite risky because the group would soon turn
back to start attacking them. It will be recalled that, Prophet TB
Joshua has not stopped giving different prophesies every Sunday on the
altar while he preaches, ever since the over 200 school girls
disappeared into thin air. His words after the cut.
“Nigeria is calm; it is the political parties that are not calm. These political parties gave birth to militants and Boko Haram.”
“If our political class does not stop their campaigns and rallies and put aside the name of parties – APC, PDP, Labour – to come together to discuss as Nigeria, these people will turn against them. Any moment from now, you will hear of ‘bigshots’ being attacked.”
“They should suspend all rallies and acrimonious campaigns. It is this division that gave opportunity for hoodlums, militants and Boko Haram to explore and exploit,” he stated.
“Nigeria is calm; it is the political parties that are not calm. These political parties gave birth to militants and Boko Haram.”
“If our political class does not stop their campaigns and rallies and put aside the name of parties – APC, PDP, Labour – to come together to discuss as Nigeria, these people will turn against them. Any moment from now, you will hear of ‘bigshots’ being attacked.”
“They should suspend all rallies and acrimonious campaigns. It is this division that gave opportunity for hoodlums, militants and Boko Haram to explore and exploit,” he stated.
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