Boko Haram Leader Shekau Dares Obama, Says Obama Is No Match For Him

Despite being declared a global terrorist and a $7million reward placed on him by the United States (US), Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau is still talking tough.
And this is coming after in yet another bizarre occurrence, suspected members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram gunned down 44 people praying in a mosque in Borno State last Sunday.

In a new video obtained by Agence France Presse (AFP), Shekau dared US President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to come for him, saying: “They are no match for me.”
Speaking in Hausa language, Shekau said:

You soldiers have claimed that you are powerful, that we have been defeated, that we are mad people. But how can a mad man successfully coordinate recent attacks in Gamboru, in Malam Fatori, slaughter people in Biu, kill in Gwoza and in Bama, where soldiers fled under our heavy fire power?  

We have killed countless soldiers and we are going to kill more. We can now comfortably confront the United States of America.You have not killed Shekau.

I’m challenging Obama,” Shekau continued in the video. He also voiced similar challenges to French President Francois Hollande and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“They are no match for me,” he proclaimed.

Shekau had one time urged like-minded Islamists in countries, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq to support the sect’s war towards enthroning an Islamic state in Nigeria. 

Culled from: Punchng

Funke Akindele confirms there's another Jenifa movie in the works

Funke Akindele just confirmed she's making another part of her hit movie, Jenifa, which already three parts. This time the movie will be about Jennifer's new life in the US. Looking forward to it?

Kanye West buys 2 '$1 million armored vehicles' to protect his family

According to reports, Kanye West just spent $1.2 million each for two high-performance armored vehicles to protect Kim K and their daughter, North. The Prombron Iron Diamonds by Dartz Motorz (pictured above) is said to prevent kidnapping, hijacking and 'other problems which can meet rich people on the street' 

The super-SUV is even built to withstand attacks from landmines and rocket-propelled grenades.

'Kanye is fully aware that his new family is so high-profile they attract the attention of weirdos and psychopaths. He aims to leave nothing to chance...His priority is to get delivery of the vehicles, especially Kim's, before he begins his US tour in October,' a source told the Daily Star.

Why is he paranoid?

D'banj Releases New Song for Hennessy: Raise Your Glasses

As the headliner for Hennessy Artistry 2013, D'banj has delivered the official theme song as expected.

You may wish to know that Hennessy Artistry is a worldwide musical platform organized by Hennessy to celebrate the vibrant multiculturalism of different music genres.

Previous editions have been headlined by top industry acts like Ice Prince, MI, Naeto C, Eldee, Banky W and the legendary Sir Shina Peters.

This year Dbanj will be leading a fine selection of some of the trendiest artistes in the Nigerian music industry on a series of club tours across Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja.

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Origin Launch: Olamide and Seyi law brings down the house at Ibadan

Guinness Nigeria Plc launched new alcoholic beverage Orjin that expresses pride in African culture in Ibadan on the 9^th August 2013 at Jogor event center.

The event was MC’d by hilarious comedian Seyi Law and also featured performances by Olamide and Dammy Krane. The event also featured a dance drama  which revealed Orijin and also exciting dance session by the DNMT(Dance Na the Main Thing) crew. The setting of the show was African themed with lovely African furnishing to set the mood.

Inspired by the tradition of herbal drinks, Orijin is an alcoholic blend with the flavours of African   herbs and fruits, combined to give a refreshing bitter-sweet taste.Continue to see photos from the launch.

Moscow 2013: Okagbare Blessing finishes 6th in 100m

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Hopes of having Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Blessing Okagbare, make it to the podium in the women’s 100m event was dashed on Monday evening as she could only manage a disappointing 6th place finish after posting a time of 11.04seconds in the final.

The 100m event was won by Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who finished in a world leading time of 10.71secs.

Fraser-Pryce produced an amazing display to complete a Jamaican 100m double. The 26-year-old set a world leading time of 10.71secs for a commanding win which followed hot on the heels of compatriot Usain Bolt, who took the men’s 100m title on Sunday.

It was also a similar scenario at the London Olympics when Okagabare showed tremendous form going to the final of the 100m event, only to falter when it mattered most.

Okagbare, who won a silver medal in the women’s long jump event on Sunday to end Nigeria’s 14-year wait for a medal in the world championships, began the race on a slow note and never recovered.

Nigeria will now turn her attention to the 200m, where Okagbare is also competing, and the 4x100m relays, where many believe there is a slim chance of Nigeria winning a medal.

Meanwhile, Africa took consolation in Ivorian, Murielle Ahoure, who came second in 10.93secs to give Ivory Coast its first world championships medal while defending world champion, Carmelita Jeter of the US, was third in 10.94.

From the moment Fraser-Pryce shot out of the blocks, there was only going to be one winner and her rivals were left watching the soles of her bright pink spikes and matching hair colours as she powered to the finish line.

Tonto Dikeh Breaks Down Her Attempted Suicide [DETAILS]

Remember I told you guys on Monday that beautiful Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh attempted suicide due to certain personal issues? Well, the actress, who has now decided to move on despite the heartbreak due to failed promises/love, is now going very philosophical.

Tonto Dikeh said a lot about what has happened. See her revelations below:

Killers of soldiers, policemen arrested in Yobe – JTF

Operatives of the Joint Task Force have arrested four suspected members of the Boko Haram insurgents at Gonori town in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State

Investigation conducted by our correspondent revealed that the four suspected insurgents were arrested during a house-to-house search, conducted by the JTF in Gonori, following intelligence report that the insurgents, who carried out a surprise attack on a JTF roadblock, were in a hideout in the town.

It was learnt that the JTF efforts paid off, when four of those suspected to have taken part in the attack on the JTF checkpoint, were arrested at the hideout.

The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, confirmed the arrest of the insurgents in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Monday.

Olukolade said the four terror suspects were caught in Gonori during a house-to-house search in the area.

Although the Defence spokesman did not give further information on the military operation that led to the arrest of the insurgents, a security source said some of the suspected insurgents were also killed in a shootout with security forces.

Olukolade told our correspondent that he was not aware of any such confrontation that led to the killing of suspected insurgents on Monday.

Some suspected members of the Boko Haram sect had opened fire on JTF operatives at a roadblock at Gonori town, 50 kilometres from Damaturu, the state capital, on Tuesday.

The surprise attack resulted in the  killing four soldiers and two policemen.

It was learnt that about 20 suspected insurgents, wielding AK 47 assault rifles, launched the attack on the checkpoint in the evening of Tuesday when the security personnel were said to be more relaxed.

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