Osama Bin Laden Son-In-Law Sentenced To Life In US Prison

A federal judge in Manhattan on Tuesday sentenced former al-Qaida spokesman Suleiman abu Ghaith to life in prison after the Osama bin Laden son-in-law said he would not live "on his knees" in a defiant and threatening speech.

Abu Ghaith, who sat beside bin Laden in a notorious cave-side video made on Sept. 12, 2001, and was convicted this year of conspiracy to kill Americans, cited the Quran repeatedly as he spoke to U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan.

"At the same moment when you are shackling my hands . . . you are at the same time unleashing the hands of hundreds of Muslim youths and removing the dust from their minds," he said.

"Soon and very soon the whole world will see the end of these theater plays that are known as trials," abu Ghaith added. "Your honor and your government can decree whatever you wish to decree . . . Nothing will befall us except what Allah has ordered."

Although abu Ghaith was not convicted of planning or participating in Sept. 11 or any other specific attack, prosecutors said he was just as dangerous because he used his fiery rhetorical skills to recruit fighters in al-Qaida videos.

Kaplan rejected defense arguments that abu Ghaith should get only 15 years because he did nothing more than give speeches, saying he was a "zealous advocate" for al-Qaida and was seen on videos with bin Laden laughing about the success of Sept. 11.

"You have evidenced no remorse whatsoever," Kaplan said. "You used your talents to recruit fighters to kill Americans, women, children, innocent people. You haven't evidenced any doubt about the justification for what was done, and as of 15 minutes ago you continue to threaten."

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Graphic Photos: Lagos Island Politician Shot In 2015 Election Campaign

There is tension in and around Isale Eko area of Lagos Island as a  popular politician named, Azeez Ashake was reportedly shot dead during a political campaign on Saturday September 20th by alleged political thugs of rivals!

This is really an ugly development as the nation gears up for 2015 general elections.

According to reports, it's believed his son, Usman was also shot but still alive and receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos Island (for security reasons). 

Azeez Ashake is well known political force in APC and leader of a particular political group in Lagos Island.

*Why kill people for power? Politics shouldn't be a do or die thing or else a politician has an ulterior motive!

May his soul rest in peace

North Will Not Vote For PDP In 2015 — Atiku

Former Vice-President and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was in Lagos State over the weekend where he stated among other things that the North would not vote for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2015 presidential election, claiming PDP  had done nothing to attract votes from Nigerians.

At an interactive session with selected youths, he insisted that he would support whoever emerged presidential candidate of APC if he did not get the ticket, but expressed doubts on the ability of the Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria, INEC, to conduct a free and fair election.

He was quoted on Vanguard as saying, 

‘’Asking me to not contest is asking me to give up on Nigeria. The North will not vote for the PDP because the party has failed everybody. This period presents an opportunity for change. Before now, the PDP was big and the absence of a viable opposition then allowed the party to become monstrous. But now with the APC there is choice. There is no way Nigerians can vote for the PDP in 2015. PDP has failed everybody. We all yearn for this change. We have got an opportunity to change but nothing came out of it because we had one big monster party. Today we have two equal parties. One good thing about it is that the APC provides an opportunity.’’

Kzoners, do you guys believe what Atiku is saying?

34 Years Old Woman Arrested For Supplying Arms To Robbers

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS Ikeja Lagos, have arrested a woman said to be wife of a dare devil armed robber. She was arrested for selling guns to armed robbers. 

The 34-year-old suspect identified as Sarah Emmanuel, an indigene of Ogun State used to hawk wares before she went into illegal arms supply.

According to reports, the mother of two was apprehended after some SARS operatives apprehended some armed robbery suspects, who revealed during interrogation that they bought their guns from her.

It was gathered that the suspect and her friend, one Modinat, who is currently at large used to buy locally made guns from a border town between Benin Republic and Nigeria and re-sell same to armed robbers.

Below are the suspects statements:

’’I live in Sango Otta, I have two children; the first is 10years old while the other is six. I am a trained hair dresser.

“I was arrested because my friend Modinat escaped. We have been friends for six years. “She asked me to accompany her to Idiroko where she told me of her plan to purchase a gun for one Ismaila, her armed robber lover from whom she collected N25, 000. I only accompanied her to Ifonyin once. “I am widow and my husband a border town between Nigeria and Benin Republic where we bought the gun for N15, 000.

‘’It was after Ismaila’s arrest by operatives of SARS that he confessed that he bought the guns from Modinat and I.

‘’When the officers went to arrest her she escaped and I was arrested her she escaped and I was arrested instead. I only accompanied her to Ifonyin once.

‘’I am a widow and my husband, who was an armed robber was killed by police, we were married for ten years but I didn’t know he was an armed robber before he was killed.

‘’My husband was actually killed two years ago during a robbery operation at Ilasa. Before I was arrested I was involved in street trading. ‘’If the police release me I will assist them to arrest my friend Modinat.”

Culled.

Hackers Leaks Kim Kardashian Nude Photos (18+)

The series of celebrities photo leaking is still on! The recent being that of Porno/Reality TV star Kim Kardashian! Venessa Hudgens and Hope Solo's nude photos where leaked also.

Islamic State (IS) Releases Propaganda Video Of A Captured British Journalist, John Cantile

Islamic terror organisation, IS has once again released a propaganda video of a British Journalist, John Cantile.

Below are his statements and link to the video can be seen in INSITEBLOG

According to Insiteblog,  the Islamic State (IS) released the first episode in which a British captive, John Cantlie, speaks on the alleged truth about the group that is hidden by the Western media. The 3 minute, 21 second video, entitled, "Lend Me Your Ears: Messages from the British Detainee John Cantlie," was produced by the group's al-Furqan Media Foundation, and distributed on Twitter on September 18, 2014.

SITE Director Rita Katz explains, "As the U.S. heads up the military operation on IS with coalition forces, so did IS with its releases clearly aiming to do all it can to stop this military operation against it."

"First they tried to terrorize with beheadings," Katz goes on. "Now, they want to create the perception to the international community at large—both Western countries and Muslims—that they are a real Islamic State to counter criticisms that they are barbaric."

Cantlie, wearing the same orange clothing that IS captives James Wright Foley, Steven Joel Sotloff, David Cawthorne Haines, and Alan Henning have worn, appears by himself and speaks directly into the camera. He identified himself as a British journalist who worked for publications including The Sunday Times, The Sun, and The Sunday Telegraph, and said he came to Syria in November 2012 and was subsequently captured by the IS. He remarked:

Now, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking he's only doing this because he's a prisoner. He's got a gun at his head, and he's being forced to do this. Right? Well it's true, I am a prisoner. That I cannot deny. But, seeing as I've been abandoned by my government and my fate now lies in the hands of the Islamic State, I have nothing to lose. Maybe I will live, and maybe I will die, but I want to take this opportunity to convey some facts that you can verify; facts that if you contemplate, might help in preserving lives.

Cantlie added that over the next "few programs" he will speak on the truth about the IS and, in particular, how it successfully negotiated for the release of prisoners with European countries, but cannot do so with the American and British governments.

"There is NO doubt that IS is afraid of the U.S.-led military operation against it and will do all it can to stop it," says Katz. "This is why they keep threatening the U.S., Britain, and other countries not to join the war. If they had not been afraid, they would not have made so many threats."

Davido Shows Love To Wizkid On His New Album Success

Davido congratulated Wizkid on his album release which is current on top in itunes! Many fans where shocked to see the congratulatory tweet but i have to say that this showed that is being matured despite the bad blood between him and Wizkid. 

He also wished African and Nigerian great musician, the "African Queen" crooner, Tubaba happy birthday.

We can only wish them peace and unity.

Tinubu Slams Health Rumour As "Mother Of All Lies"

There have been all kind of rumours spread on social media, that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is critically ill and receiving treatment at a London hospital. This gist has been so widespread that it has caused lots of concerns amongst his loved ones and well wishers, even within his political party APC.

Well the man at the centre of it, Bola Tinubu has issued a statement via his twitter handle that he is by no means ill as rumoured but only embarked on his usual holidays. 

He also used the opportunity to thank all his well wishers... see tweet below!

Man Arrested For Raping 3 Years old Girl

The men of Ogun State police command attached to Ayetoro Division on Monday arrested a 25-year-old man, Kayode Akanni, of Pedepo Village in Ayetoro for defiling a 3-year-old girl.

The suspect was said to have tricked the victim into his room, before he defiled her, injuring her in her private part.

The command spokesman, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said it was the injuries inflicted on the girl that exposed Akanni.

This, he said, made her parents to report the matter to the police and the suspect was promptly arrested.

The suspect, he added, has confessed to the crime.

He said, “During police interrogation, it was discovered that the suspect tricked the young and innocent girl into his room by telling her to bring to him a bunch of key outside the room.

“It was after that he had unlawful carnal knowledge of the baby.

“The suspect has confessed to the crime,while the victim has been taken to hospital for treatment.”

Adejobi said the commissioner of police, Mr. Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered the case be transferred to the Department of Criminal Investigation Eleweran, Abeokuta for thorough investigation.

Adejobi said the command would carry out thorough investigation and perfect prosecution of the matter, as such would debar people from engaging in such barbaric act.

Source.

Imo Deputy Governor Brutalises Entrepreneur Over Landed Property

One man who is sincerely and openly appealing to relevant authorities in Nigeria and the general public to come to his aid and help save his life and landed property from being forcefully taken by Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, is Edwin Okolie; a Port Harchourt based business man who is presently logged in a battle with the politician over a piece of land located at plot 104, Housing Area C, New Owerri. The facility is located in the heart of Imo State capital –South East Nigeria.

Problems according to Mr. Edwin Okolie started Monday January 27, 2014, when he went to the said piece of land to begin development since he had rightfully paid for it, but met ‘the shock of his life’ on arrival.

In his words, “I bought this Land in 2011 to establish my business, but when I got to the site on that faithful day to begin work on my property, I got an unpleasant surprise; when a certain man identified as Chijioke Medumere, brother to Imo State Deputy Governor arrived my property with thugs and a certain Nonso also known as Alhaji to inform me that  I had no right to build on the land because according to them, the land had been re-allocated to his  brother who is the Deputy Governor, Eze Madumere.

When I tried resisting them, I was thoroughly beaten up by this man and his thugs.”

What was Edwin Okoli’s next line of action? 

“as a law abiding citizen, I wrote an open letter to the office of the Inspector General Of Police(IGP) copying the Presidency, the Human Right Commission as well as relevant agencies attaching all necessary documents to prove that this land belongs to me. After sending out this letter, I decided to wait for necessary authorities to get back to me”. 

In August 2014, Edwin who is also the proprietor of famed Port Harcourt night Club Eddiz Wine Bar got his first official response from the Human Right Commission through an official who is simply identified as Ohans Chinedu, inviting him (Edwin) to come and provide his Certificate of Occupancy and physically identify the piece of land to enhance investigation that will help ascertain the real owner of the land. On getting to the land on August 12, Edwin Okoli was once again accosted by the brother of the Deputy Governor Chijioke Medumere and his aides who informed him(Edwin) that on the orders of the Deputy Governor, Edwin  be held hostage until he himself (the Deputy Governor) arrives.

 “When the Deputy Governor eventually arrived; he  started punching my face as he ordered his SSS and other aides to join in the beating, hitting me with their guns. They tore my clothes, bundled me into the boot of one of their cars and whisked me to a Police Station in Owerri.  On getting to the Station, the officer in charge of the case let me go, because according him, the case was still in the Office Of The Inspector General Of Police (IG). From there, I was taken to the hospital for treatment due to the bruises I sustained  from the beatings. 

Hence my decision  to turn to the public with prove of my land ownership and pictures of me in the hospital when I was receiving treatment so that the world can let us see the kind of people we have in power. I challenge him to provide his own prove of ownership; like the community once asked him in January so the world will know who owns the land”. 

First port of call to get the other side of the story was Human Right Commission officer Ohans, whom Edwin said was on ground as at the time of the event, and here is what he said in a recorded interview conducted via the phone...

“The truth is this, I took Edwin to the Land for my investigation as instructed by my Abuja office, but was shocked when he discovered the Deputy Governor and his men were already there. When and how they got there, I do not know, but what I can tell you is that on the orders of the Deputy Governor, Mr. Okoli and even myself, were attacked, beaten by the Security aides of the Deputy Governor, my ID card was broken and my car keys forcefully taken from me, until I screamed on top of my voice, that I work for Human Right Commission…”

To further balance this report, contact to the Deputy Governor’s office was effected and his media aid, Richie Madumere vehemently denied on behalf of his boss, “my boss didn’t beat up Edwin, in fact there wasn’t any beating at all on that day”…. CULLED

*It's so sad that ordinary citizens' life and property are not safe in their own state!

*Governor Rochas Okorocha should look into this and let justice prevail!

Photos! Was "Django Unchained" Actress Having Sex In Public?

TMZ, is reporting that the "Django Unchained" actress who cried racism against the LAPD ... claiming they harassed and hurt her because she was just making out with making out with her white boyfriend in a car -- has some explaining to do, because we obtained pictures that seem to show A LOT more than sucking face.

The pictures were taken Thursday outside the CBS lot in Studio City.  You see Daniele Watts straddling BF Brian -- their hands steadying themselves around the sunroof. 

An eyewitness who saw Daniele and Brian as he worked in a nearby office tells TMZ ... Brian was sitting in the passenger seat with his feet on the curb and Daniele was straddling him with her shirt pulled up -- breasts exposed.  The eyewitness says she was grinding on top of him, rocking back and forth.

Someone from the office went down and asked Daniele and Brian to stop because everyone in the office could see them but they continued.

The eyewitnesses says Brian then began "horizontally bongoing her boobs back and forth."  He says she eventually reached into the center console, grabbed a tissue, wiped him down and then herself and tossed it on the grass.

Someone from the office called the cops and made an indecent exposure complaint.   TMZ obtained police audio when the cops came out, and Daniele played the race and fame card.

*To think that she was crying racism as a defense strategy was pathetic!

Note: No Nigerian Infected With Ebola Virus In Kuching

Contrary to RUMOURS making rounds/causing panic in Kuching Sarawak that a suspected 24-year-old Zimbabwean student in Sarawak who was quoted as saying, "that he had been in contact with students from Nigeria." 

Though the Zimbabwean has been placed under observation for suspected Ebola virus infection, its very important to clear the RUMOURS that there is NO Ebola Virus infected Nigerian in Kuching Sarawak.
This unhealthy rumours is causing a stigmatization of African students in Kuching Sarawak.
Kindly STOP spreading FALSE RUMOURS!

Ebola Virus Alert! Suspected Ebola Case In Kuching!

A 24-year-old Zimbabwean student in Sarawak has been placed under observation for suspected Ebola virus infection.

State Assistant Public Health Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil (pic) confirmed the patient reported himself to Kuching Specialist Centre on Saturday evening feeling feverish.

"He told the hospital that he had been in contact with students from Nigeria and the private hospital took all necessary precautions.

“Doctors there contacted the state Health Department, and the patient was then moved to the isolation ward at Sarawak General Hospital on Sunday," Dr Jerip told a hastily press conference arranged press conference after rumours ran wild online on Monday.

Dr Jerip stressed the patient had not developed Ebola symptoms and that the Nigerian students he came in contact with were totally fine.

"The patient under investigation is not vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea.

“Nonetheless, the state Health Department had activated "high precautionary measures".

"Medical personnel will be going to private university to carry out contact tracing," said Dr Jerip, urging for public to be calm.

He said it was untrue the university and private hospital had been sealed.

He added it was currently the flu season and that had it been a local who went to the hospital with fever, the precautionary measures would not have been applied.

Samples have been collected for testing, Dr Jerip said, with results expected this week.

He said the US's Centre for Disease Control had also been informed as a precaution. CULLED.

*Everyone in Kuching should be on ALERT!

#Breaking: Floyd Mayweather Wins Over Marcos Maidana

Floyd Mayweather Jr.,used a brilliant game plan to retain his welterweight and light middleweight titles with a unanimous decision against Marcos Maidana Saturday night at the MGM 115-112, and two judges scored it 116-111 all for Mayweather, who improved to 47-0 with 26 KOs.

Mayweather is guaranteed $32 million for his night's work. Maidana (35-5, 31 KOs), from Argentina, is guaranteed $3 million for the Showtime pay-per-view battle for Mayweather's welterweight and light middleweight belts (Source).

Video: Islamic State (IS) Beheads Briton David Cawthorne Haines

The Islamic State (IS) released a VIDEO of beheading its British captive David Cawthorne Haines and threatening to execute another Briton, Alan Henning.

 The 2 minute, 27 second video, entitled, “A Message to the Allies of America,” was produced by the IS’ al-Furqan Media Foundation, and was posted on Twitter on September 13, 2014. Similar to the previous videos of beheading American journalists James Wright Foley and Steven Joel Sotloff, the latest shows the victims decrying his government’s actions against the Islamic State and holding its leadership responsible for his death. Haines said to UK Prime Minister David Cameron: “You entered voluntarily into a coalition with the United States against the Islamic State, just as your predecessor Tony Blair did, following a trend amongst our British prime ministers who can't find the courage to say no to the Americans”.

The executioner, who sounds to be the same man who appeared in the videos with Foley and Sotloff, told Cameron and the British government that their alliance with the U.S. will only “accelerate your destruction” and will drag the British people into “another bloody and unwinnable war”.

Following is a transcript of the video:

0:00

[David Cameron]

We have to stick to the very clear foreign policy and the very clear strategy we have, which is to work with the new Iraqi government to help make sure the Kurds get the arms they need to fight off these brutal, extremist militants, to work with our allies, and as I've said to use everything we have - our aid, our diplomacy, and our military prowess - to make sure that with our allies we do everything we can to put pressure on Islamic State, the supporting organization...

0:35

[Text]

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

A Message to the Allies of America

0:50

My name is David Cawthorne Haines. I would like to declare that I hold you, David Cameron, entirely responsible for my execution. You entered voluntarily into a coalition with the United States against the Islamic State, just as your predecessor Tony Blair did, following a trend amongst our British prime ministers who can't find the courage to say no to the Americans. Unfortunately, it is we the British public that in the end will pay for the price for our parliament's selfish decisions.

1:25

[Executioner]

This British man has to pay the price for your promise to Cameron to arm the Peshmerga against the Islamic State. Ironically, he has spent a decade of his life serving under the brutal air force that is responsible for delivering those arms. Your evil alliance with America, which continues to strike the Muslims of Iraq and most recently bombed the Haditha Dam, will only accelerate your destruction, and playing the role of the obedient lapdog, Cameron, will only drag you and your people into another bloody and unwinnable war.

[Executioner stands with another Briton, Alan Henning]

If you Cameron insist on fighting the Islamic State then you, like your master, Obama, will have the blood of your people on your hands.

CULLED.

*These terror battle has to be fought from all angles. Victory against terrorism can only be achieved via supports from every nation, more especially from Islamic nations as noted by Cameron.

Big Sean Dumps Kanye's G.O.O.D Music For Jay Z's Roc Nation!

Apparently Kanye West aka Yeezy or Yeezus has no time for his G.O.O.D Music Artists due to his much spent time with the Kardashian clan's money maker and wife, Kim Kardashian.

Most of his label signed Artists have been frustrated overtime by his nonchalant  attitudes towards their artistic progress and have constantly complained on social media...

It should be recalled that Nigerian's music sensation D'Banj have ranted about this on social media on how Kanye West is delaying a particular music production.

Well, as D'Banj keeps complaining on social media, his fellow G.O.O.D Music Artist, Big Sean has parted ways with G.O.O.D Music and now with Jay Z's ROC NATION! 

This switch was made known to the public by ROC NATION via the social media.

Now lets wait and see if D'Banj will dump G.O.O.D Music!

The World Remembers 9/11: In Memory Of Those Lost In The Tragic Terror Act

Today is September 11th (9/11) a tragic date that reminds families that lost their loved one in an act of terror against the United State of America.

Family members of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and 1993 World Trade Center bombing gathered in lower Manhattan Thursday morning for the annual rite of remembrance.

The ceremony, held at the National September 11 Memorial, will mark the 13th anniversary of the morning when two passenger planes struck the Twin Towers in a series of attacks that also left destruction at the Pentagon and western Pennsylvania.

May their souls rest in perfect peace... Amen

Dude Wearing "Invisible Ring" Attempts Robbing GTBank

Ok, so i was just minding my business as usual and sourcing for news and i stumbled on the above photo on twitter.... I was amazed and laughing at the suspect claims of having an "invisible ring" which can aid him steal without getting caught but obviously his belief failed him as he was caught by the police which many social media commenters have dobbed "Invisible Police"... Lol

This is really crazy even in this age and time for people to still have such belief! 

On the area of stealing or committing all sort crimes, many people have attributed such to high poverty rate and unemployment in Africa and Nigeria in particular but even at that, stealing shouldn't be an option!! 

Meanwhile, governments' should address social problems with adequate developmental programmes!

#BREAKING Oscar Pistorius Not Guilty Of Premeditated Murder!

Many people will find this verdict unbelievable ! Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius a South African sprint runner. 
The Paralympian who was accused of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day last year in their home in Pretoria, South Africa, was today found not guilty in the killing! 
According to the South African Judge Thokozile Masipa who said the state had failed to prove that Oscar Pistorius was guilty of premeditated murder when he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year.

Many people will be really shock in disbelieve, especially with all evidence provided by the prosecution team.

RIP Reeva Steenkamp.... God is the ULTIMATE judge!

Davido Says "I'm Not In A Competition With Wizkid"

Nigerian international musician, Davido says, he's not in a competition with Wizkid! he made this known in an exclusive interview with Olisa Adibua on "The Truth"

He also stated that Wizkid's infamous social media shade "Proper show, proper venue" was obviously targeted at him. 

The boss of HKN GANG made it known that he doesn't like to be disrespected by anybody.

Watch the interview below!

#INFOGRAPHIC: Ebola Virus Has Killed 2,296 People In West Africa

AFP is reportedly quoting the World Health Organisation, that 2,296 people have died so far in the west African Ebola outbreak.

*How many lives would the West African countries lose before international communities and organisations does something drastic to curtail this surge within the region as they have done with other infected patients from other continents?

I'm just concerned!

Nigerian Army And Civilians Fleeing From Boko Haram

Former President Obasanjo's Son Shot In Mubi By Boko Haram

According to Saharareporters, Boko Haram militants attacked a platoon led by the son of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, shooting him today. He sustained serious injuries to his legs and was being transported to the hospital at the time of this report.

Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State.

 

He and his platoon were engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza, which is the village of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd division when the incident took place. The Lieutenant Agwu of the 234 battalion, GOC of the 3rd Division, 

Major Gen JS Zaruwa and Colonel Victor Ebhaleme who serves as the Brigade Commander of the 23rd Army brigade in Yola were all together advancing towards Michika when Boko Haram fighters unleashed the deadly attack on the soldiers.

24 soldiers in the platoon were reportedly killed by the militants. 

 Apart from the dead soldiers, the army also lost an armored tank to the militants. As a result of the attack, the army has moved sensitive weapons from mubi to the Brigade headquarters in Yola leaving mubi vulnerable to attack. The town of Mubi has practically been deserted following the closure of schools and massive retreat of soldiers from the city.

The former president is currently traveling in Singapore according to family sources.

Boko Haram ‘Allegations Baseless and Frivolous’ – Ihejirika

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, has said people should stop peddling talks of Boko Haram nonchalantly, noting that, “baseless and frivolous allegations have the capacity of diverting Nigeria’s attention”.

Ihejirika gave the advice at the Third Quarter Get Together of the Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course 18 in Abuja on Friday.

He called on all Nigerians to support President Goodluck Jonathan and members of the Armed Forces in their onerous task to rid the country of terrorism.

“I want to further advice that baseless and frivolous allegations have the capacity of diverting our attention away from the main problem.

“Nigeria must exist before you can hold a single political office, or be a business man, and there is no compromise in the effort to have a peaceful Nigeria.

“Therefore, I have no apologies what so ever to those who thought that I was highhanded; every army makes a lot of effort to ensure that troops operate within the rules of engagement.

“And our Department of Civil Military Affairs has done so much in this regard,” he said.

According to Ihejirika, “no matter the pressure, I will not contribute in any form to overheating the system, when one joins the military, it is for sacrifice.

“The current Boko Haram menace is one problem that we will overcome and hopefully come up even stronger.

“A lot of people had spoken on an issue that wouldn’t have been subject of discourse if we had better knowledge of the strategy and tactics of terrorists the world over.

“If this forum had been able to bring PDP and APC together, it would be a major achievement. So, I can say that gradually, we will get to the root of our problem.”

Ihejirika said it was not easily appreciated when he said that the nation was at war at the 2011 Chief of Army Staff Conference. He said his colleagues held then that it was not war but just a minor internal security problem.

Ihejirika said he was happy that the nation had a person like Goodluck Jonathan as the President. He said the president approved several steps which he implemented towards curbing the insurgency.

Ihejirika added that there was no reason for him to be angry, adding that, he believed that the nation was yet to come to terms with the motive of the terrorists.

“We must not help them and we must not play into their hands with utterances that affect the morale of fighting troops or their leaders.

“I am not saying that action should not be taken against people who want to bring this country down. What I’m saying is that we must remain united, focused and resolved to do our ultimate best.

“Nigeria’s multi-religious and multi-ethnic sentiments make us very vulnerable to these attacks,” he said.

He pointed out that it was the task of retired military officers to help those in service, politicians and researchers to find solutions to psychological war fare.

President of the NDA 18 Regular Course, Air Commodore Olufemi Oguntuyi, said that Ihejirika’s tenure as the Chief of Army witnessed a lot of achievements.

“I could recall how he was tackling security issue when some Nigerians who did not understand or pretending not to know claimed that the army was killing people indiscriminately.

“The same people today are saying the army is not confronting the situation and even suggesting that we may be sponsoring the criminals that are bringing unrest to our country.”

Oguntuyi added that most of the officers deserved some respect as they had put their lives on the line for the country for 35 years.

He said the military was doing its best to contain the insurgency, adding that President Jonathan deserved to be given a lot of respect.

There had been recent reports in some media alleging that Ihejirika was sponsoring Boko Haram.
CULLED.

*Quick questions to the accuser(s): Who appointed the Australian negotiator when the FG has denied appointing him as a negotiator?

*Could this be a political ploy to divert attention on how to curb this insurgency by focusing on innocent people?

We have a lot on our hands right now to allow this divert us. Ebola is still spreading and Boko Haram is still on the prowl