Nasarawa Loses Karu LGA Chairman Godwin Chindo

On Saturday morning, Karu local government area of Nasarawa state lost its chairman, Godwin Chindo.

Leadership reports that Chairman Chindo, member of the APC, arrived at his office to pick up the paperwork related to commissioning of a school built and donated to Jan Kanwa community by Venezuelan government.

Chairman Chindo slumped and died while awaiting for the vice president of Venezuela, Jorge Arreaza, and the state deputy governor, Silas Agara.

Amos Auta, a relative of the deceased, said he left “hale and hearty” in the morning, and that the entire family is shocked by the sudden demise.

Mr Auta said Chairman Chindo’s passing away is a great loss not only to the people of Karu LGA, but the entire Nasarawa state.

Chris Brown says baby Mama turned down World Disney birthday offer for Royalty's 1st birthday

Chris Brown was cursed out by his baby Mama and fans for not attending his baby-Royalty's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese but his rep said he offered to fly his daughter Royalty and her mom, Nia Guzman, to Disney World for her first birthday, but his baby mama turned down the offer.

The rep said Chris Brown didn't show up for Royalty's 1st birthday because he was shooting a music video in Miami. "Like any working parent, Chris is doing his best to prioritize the needs of his daughter."
But Chris had a plan ... flying "the entire family" to Disney World but Chris insists Nia turned him down flat.

Nia was upset that Chris didn't show for the birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's in Houston, but Chris says he'll throw a special party for Royalty the next time he sees her.

The Year God Died

So God died, and was laid to rest. Then, as expected, hell broke loose.

Satan turned the world upside-down. We ate frogs as food, and it was just one frog a week.

We had no water - not even our urine- for drinking. We drank our tears.

Demons taught us in schools without books. Our classes held in the dark. The sun was nowhere.

Chickens lived longer than children. Corpses were like grains of sand. Death was a friend.

So many more I cannot tell.

Pause. Breathe in. Breath out.

There is no such year. It has not been, and will not be.

My friend, God is not dead. He is still very much in charge!

Nigerian Army Have Inducted The BTR-94

The Nigerian military, which is currently gaining success in the war against the Boko Haram insurgency, received some new heavy armoured machines.

Facebook user Nazeer Justice Ibrahim has published photos of the BTR-94 armoured personnel carriers (APCs), saying that Nigeria is re-arming at an alarming rate.

Soldier is seen near the Ukrainian-made BTR-94 APC

According to him, the Ukrainian-made BTR-94 APCs are a perfect substitution for Toyota 4×4 Hilux vans, which only are suitable for “chasing area boys in Ojota, Lagos, or Yan Daba in Kofar Naisa in Kano.”

Nigerian army received BTR-94 to fight Boko Haram

He said: “Has anyone notice that soldiers’ and newspapers complaints about no weapons have reduced drastically this year? The BTR-94AM is an 8×8 amphibious armoured personnel carrier (APC).”

READ ALSO: Nigerian Soldier Claims Poor Welfare And Arms 

“Looks like we might have inducted quite a larger number, going by this picture.“

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Nigeria has inducted quite a large number of BTR-94

The BTR-94 armoured personnel carrier was developed in Ukraine in the late 1990s. It is essentially a Soviet BTR-80 APC with some upgrades. Jordan ordered 50 of these APCs in 1997. Deliveries commenced in 2000. However in 2004 Jordan donated all BTR-94s to Iraq, probably because of failures.

Nigerian soldiers are currently using Toyota 4×4 Hilux.

In the end of January – beginning of February the Nigerian Army welcomed three T-72 M1 main battle tanks and other types of armoured vehicles (BMPs) and anti-tank complexes to fight Boko Haram.

Another heavy armoured machine BTR80

It should be noted that the IGIRIGI Armoured Personnel Carrier made by the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (NAEME) supposedly also used in the battle against terrorists in the North East.

IGIRIGI Armoured Personnel Carrier made by the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

The latest news say that Nigerian military continues its phases of mission to end Boko Haram insurgency, as it retook Baga.

The spokesman of Defence Headquarters, Genereal Olukolade, said on February 23, 2015, Monday that the Nigerian Army has intensified air bombardment on Gwoza and Bama, Borno State.

Nigerian soldiers have previously expressed their outrage over poor wellbeing and arms given to Nigerian military.

READ ALSO: Nigerian Army Use T-72 Tanks Against Boko Haram

Czech tanks T-72 and rocket launchers worth 7M€ to Nigeria to fight Boko Haram.

Recently, the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan, promised to win the war against insurgency in six weeks, before of the postponed general elections.

After that the forces of government have made some advances in the last two weeks against Boko Haram, recapturing some strategic towns from them and forcing to expel the sect from their hideouts.

Nigerians on Twitter expressed their reactions to the operations of troops in the North East. Surely, they believe in the victory

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NAF Use Weaponised Helicopters Against Boko Haram

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is playing a key role in the ongoing war against the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast of the country.

NAF Mi-24V/Mi-35P attack helicopters. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

A team of two helicopters patrol the Northern part of Borno state, Nigeria, to identify movements of the insurgents, on March 11, 2015. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

In the wake of the botched deal for Israeli AH-1 Cobra helicopters, the NAF seems to have have acquired armed Gazelle helicopters instead.

The force was spotted using Gazelle helicopters at a NAF facility in Lagos.

The supplier of these helicopters remains unclear but the upgrade and modernisation of a pair of Super Puma helicopters (NAF 565 and NAF 567) was completed at the facilities of Eurocopter Romania in 2012.

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Puma helicopter, originally French, license-built and weaponised in Romania, is used by the NAF in the war against Boko Haram. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

A Nigerian soldier is seen standing in front of a Gazelle helicopter. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

They were put into storage in 1997 and thereafter refurbished, upgraded and returned to service in March 2012.

READ ALSO: Photos Of Special Forces Units Fighting Boko Haram War 

It is already known that the NAF has weaponised a few Super Puma helicopters which is a highly commendable step.

NAF 565, a Super Puma helicopter, built in 1997 and upgraded by Eurocopter Romania in 2012. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

A Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter of the Nigerian Air Force, acquired in August 2014. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

Men of the Nigerian special forces and a Super Puma helicopter at the frontlines in North East of Nigeria Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (unofficially Huey) military helicopter. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

G222 medium transport aircraft. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

F-7NI Chengdu fighters (AirGuard) at the frontlines of the war against Boko Haram. Photo: Beegeagle’s Blog

Buhari Turned Down Use Of Exotic Cars In London

The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, who is presently in London on a private trip, reportedly turned down a Rolls Royce made available for him by the Nigerian High Commission in the UK.

The Nation reports that officials of the Nigerian High Commission were shocked by Buhari’s action when on landing at Heathrow Airport he declined to make use of the Rolls Royce and other facilities provided for him.

It was reported that after exchanging pleasantries with the embassy officials headed by the High Commissioner, Dalhatu Tafida, Buhari courteously told them that his visit was strictly private and that he had made preparation for all his needs while in the United Kingdom.

A source at the airport said that Buhari thanked the Nigerian diplomats for the warm welcome and hopped into a less prestigious car he had ordered and drove out of the airport.

“It appeared he was uncomfortable with the number of exotic cars in the convoy,” the source said.

He added: “Hard as the stunned diplomats present tried to convince him, he refused to bulge, insisting that since he did not inform the Commission of his visit because it was not an official trip, hence he was not entitled to such grandeur.”

When the former military ruler left Abuja on May 22, Friday, on board was the controversial minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

The trip was Buhari’s first outside Nigeria since he won the March 28th presidential poll.

The president-elect had a meeting with the British prime minister David Cameron at his 10 Downing Street official residence.

It was reported that the top item in the talks was the continuing threat the Boko Haram sect posed to Nigeria’s security.

Meanwhile, Buhari’s media team has stated that the president-elect is expected back in the country a few days before the inauguration, adding that he would be refreshed and ready to hit the ground running once he is sworn into

Buhari Rejects Ministerial List - Sources

Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly turned against the governors by rejecting the ministerial list suggested by them.

This Day reports with reference to its sources that the president-elect might be heading for a collision with the party leadership in the states just ahead of the May 29 power transition.

Buhari had previously said that he would not allow anyone to decide for him on the ministers.

The source confirmed the information that the president-elect had resisted the governors’ pressure.

“He is insisting that no one has the right to appoint ministers for him since he would not appoint commissioners for any of the state governors.”

According to the report Buhari’s trip to the UK was partially connected with this confrontation, as he left  Nigeria to escape from the pressures being mounted on him by influential people who want to advance their candidates.

A party chieftain who pleaded for anonymity said that some non-partisan professionals and technocrats who did not participate in the APC struggle for power now wanted to hijack the positions in the cabinet.

Sources disclosed that Buhari had been submitted long lists of names for the ministerial positions. It is alleged that the APC governors planned to lobby for at least a slot for one of the three nominees approved by the party from each state.

Vanguard adds that Buhari, dissatisfied with the current development, directed the the party heads to pass the message of non-interference to the governors. 

Meanwhile, things are gradually being settled for the upcoming power transition ceremony scheduled for Friday.

The Namadi Sambo-led transition committee yesterday presented the handover note to Buhari’s committee headed by Ahmed Joda.

This comes after a series of accusations that the acting authorities are refusing to cooperate with the incoming government to enable a smooth power transition.

PDP Top Official Says BUHARI has come to save Nigeria

Chief Donald Etiebet, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, has claimed that it was God who gave the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to Nigerians in to sve the country.

Etiebet said to Vanguard that incoming Buhari’s government will cut down the cost of governance and slowly turn the fortunes of the nation’s economy around for good with strict devotion to the rule of law.

He said: “Yes, I believe in General Muhammadu Buhari as a person who God has given to Nigeria at these trying times to save Nigeria, to get Nigeria working again and to reposition Nigeria and change her face in the comity of nations for respect and seriousness of purpose in tackling the ills of the count

“Having worked with him in the past as the National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), I believe he will make Nigeria a different place where security, economy, discipline and the rule of law will abound to contain corruption. I only pray that Nigerians would understand him and give him the necessary support in the face of challenges and difficulties to put his programmes through unimpeded.”

Etiebet who is also the former minister of petroleum resources, suggested that his expectations from Buhari’s administration are summarized in his resolve to fight corruption and insecurity, and to revitalize the economy, added that “one of the cardinal things he must do would be to reposition INEC in all its ramifications to conduct free, fair, credible, violent free and acceptable elections because he suffered the pangs of rigged elections thrice to become president.

On the immediate steps which PDP top official feels the president-elect led government should address immediately it is inaugurated, Chief Etiebet said: “I would like to note first that there are many landmines laid for him which if he steps on them directly, they would explode disastrously on his face.“So he should use this opportunity to put in place the machinery for credible elections always. Faulty elections are at the basic roots of all democratic short comings in this country,” he noted.

“The first is the petrol, PMS, supply situation. The outgoing government is owing the importers and marketers hundreds of billions of Naira which they are not likely to pay before May 29th. And there is no money in the kitty to pay when he takes over with dwindling foreign exchange reserve, lost crude oil production, falling crude oil prices, huge debts overhang, the clamour by certain interest groups in the country not to remove the petrol subsidy and salary debts by many states.

 “But there must be petrol at the filling stations otherwise the country cannot survive a week. I can tell you that salaries can wait for a month but lack of petrol cannot,” he added.

It should be noted that Muhammadu Buhari officialy takes over as Nigeria’s president on May 29, Friday, but his inauguration could not have come at a worse time, with the country reeling from a cash crunch and a crippling strike over fuel.

Goliath's Skull

Goliath's Skull Found Near Jerusalem?

'The Kingdom Times, Belfast, May 1994, carried the story of how a leading archaeologist had found Goliath's skull in a valley west of Jerusalem with the stone from David's slingshot still embedded in his forehead! Dr. Richard Martin says the discovery proves that David's battle with the 10-foot giant happened just like the Bible said it did, 1,000 years before the birth of Yahshua.

'This is the archaeological find of the century, if not of all time,' Dr. Martin told reporters at a conference in Jerusalem. 'Many people, including scholars and clergymen, would have us believe that the biblical account of David and Goliath is little more than an interesting piece of fiction,' he said.

'But we found this skull in the valley of Elah, in the foothills of the Judean mountains, where David's battle with Goliath was said to have taken place. Even more intriguing, the skull is HUGE and clearly belonged to a man of ENORMOUS STATUE.

'And if you believe the Bible, you know that Goliath was 9 feet 8 inches tall.

'But the most telling piece of evidence is the small round rock we found embedded in the forehead. The Bible tells that David killed Goliath with a stone flung from a leather sling.

'Dr. Martin found the skull during an archaeological survey 20 miles south-west of Jerusalem on 23rd March, 1993. He and his assistants instantly realized that the find was important; but it was only when they had performed tests which showed the skull to be between 2,900 and 3,000 years old that they began to think they had found the remains of Goliath.

'The Bible places the battle between David and Goliath around 990 B.C., or 1,000 years before the birth of Yahshua,' Dr. Martin said.

'According to the Bible the battle began as a band of Israelites were preparing to fight a band of Philistines in the Valley of Elah.

'At that point in history it was common for enemies to avoid massive casualties by allowing one man fron each side to fight for their respective armies. To quote the Bible, Goliath, challenged the Israelites to 'choose a man and let him come to me. If he be able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I...kill him, then you will serve us.'

'David answered the challenge and killed Goliath with a single stone thrown from a leather sling. When Goliath hit the ground, David chopped off his head with Goliath's own sword.

'As I said before, the skull that we found had a rock stuck in the forehead. There was also evidence to suggest that the head had been SEVERED from the body by a sharp object, most likely a sword. There can be little doubt that this is Goliath's skull. To be perfectly frank, I'm staking my career on it,' said Dr. Martin.'

-- Michael A. Clark, Wake Up! July/August 1994

7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Man’s Birthday

BY: Julia Melko 

Stumped on how to make your partner’s birthday special? You are not alone since my husband’s birthday is less than a week away and I have been thinking about how to make this day more special. Each birthday is worth celebrating and if it’s a birthday of someone you love, you will do anything possible to make this day unforgettable. Whether you are ready to spend a fortune on a gift or you are low on cash, here are a few amazing ideas on how to celebrate your man’s birthday to consider:

1. Take him on a trip

If you have time and money, and if your man isn’t too busy, a romantic gateway might be the perfect way to celebrate his birthday. There’s a great number of awesome destinations to choose from. If you decide to take a romantic trip, an inn or a lodge may be a fantastic spot. A camping trip is another great idea, especially if your man is an outdoorsman. However, if both of you are trying to save for a house or a new car, taking your man on a road trip may be a fun idea too.

2. Make his favorite meal

If you can cook and you know your guy’s favorite dish, why not make it on his birthday? For my husband’s birthday, I plan to make a couple of his favorite meals, and want to cook something absolutely new. Men like it when a woman cooks something tasty for them. If your man prefers to dine out, consider taking him to one of his favorite restaurants.

3. Give your attention

Perhaps, the most important thing to give your man on his birthday is certainly your attention. On his birthday, try to pay more attention to your sweetheart. Turn off your phones, TV and laptops. Forget about social media and your friends. Let your family and friends know that you will be unavailable on that day. This year, celebrate your guy’s birthday without being interrupted, he will appreciate that.

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4. Make his favorite dessert

Sure, a birthday cake is a must, but why not try making something new and different? My husband doesn’t love birthday cakes so I’ve decided to make a delicious dessert for him. Make your man’s favorite dessert, add candles to it and sing “Happy Birthday” to him to make his birthday even more special.

5. Get the tickets to his favorite event

If there’s a certain sporting event or concert that your man would love to go to, surprise your sweetheart with the tickets for this event. To make your gift more exciting and unforgettable, don’t tell him about the tickets for the event until you both get there. In case the event isn’t on your man’s birthday, you can give him a small present and tell him you have something amazing planned.

6. Write a love letter

I know it’s easier to send your man an email or a text to wish him happy birthday. While there’s nothing wrong with it, I suggest you write your sweetheart a love letter. Use your letter to wish your significant other happy birthday and to tell him how much you love and appreciate him. He will definitely like this sweet, little gift.

Read also – 7 Astonishing Things That Are Important to Men

7. Throw a surprise party

One of the best ways to celebrate your man’s birthday is to throw a surprise party. This is especially wonderful if your partner has family and friends that he rarely gets to see. If you are planning to host a big party, make sure you tell all guests a month in advance. Don’t forget to tell them you are having a surprise birthday party and your man shouldn’t know about it.

As we get older, we tend to skip celebrating birthdays. Your boyfriend/husband may not plan to celebrate his birthday, but luckily he has you who are ready to make this special day even more special. Hopefully, these ideas helped you and now you know how to make his birthday unforgettable. If you have any other bright ideas, feel free to share them with us.

10 Ways to Make Your Makeup Bag Eco-Friendly

BY: Ekaterina 

Is your makeup bag a toxic wasteland? Have you heard of most the ingredients contained in your various makeup products? No need to fear! You can begin to infuse more eco-friendly items into your makeup bag so that you’ll enhance the earth by using earth-save products and enhance your body, too, with natural ingredients. Here are a few ways to make your makeup bag eco-friendly.

1. Switch your lipstick

Lipstick brands typically load in lots of chemicals to their products. It’s easy to get swept away by the dazzling array of colors, but you’ll discover that there are some eco-friendly brands that 

2. Shop ingredient lists, not brands

Marketers are savvy when it comes to selling their merchandise. The company’s marketing gurus are not the product’s manufacturers. Moreover, just because a marketer knows how to create great packaging and logos, doesn’t mean they would use the actual product themselves. Be sure that you look past the pretty trimmings and read the label. Shop for your cosmetics only after you understand ingredients; if it’s not natural, be skeptical and do some research.

3. Take out products with synthetic scents

When it comes to makeup, you don’t really need any scent at all. Moreover, a synthetic fragrance doesn’t do your body or the planet any good. You’ll be better off including a vial of natural scent in your makeup bag. You can reduce your exposure to potential toxins simply by choosing fragrance-free products or products made with all natural fragrances.

4. Blush

Coastal Classics Creations is one of the few brands that rates a 0 for toxicity. Their products, according to the EWG Cosmetics Database are perfectly free. Moreover, since you can order them online, you don’t even have to drive around hunting for them. All natural ingredients make their blush lines the perfect choice. This is definitely the blush you want to add to your eco-friendly cosmetic bag.

5. Eyeliner

Beauty Without Cruelty makes eye liner pencils in various colors. Their products are not only safe, but they do no harm to animals. This company was founded in 1963 in England and has been part of this non-toxic movement before it was a trend. Yet even as trends go, this one should last as it’s healthy for you and designed to be healthy for the earth too. The company also produces a dazzling array of other cosmetics too. Choose their kohl black eye liner and you’ll always have great eyes without harmful ingredients.

6. Lip balm

Lip balm is something many women wear all the time–even when they’re just sitting on the back porch or lounging at the beach. Because this is an item that’s used daily, it should be ultra-healthy with absolutely no health risks associated with its ingredients. Look for products that contain completely natural ingredients like Badger’s Natural Lip Balm Care with natural additives like orange and lavender. You’ll find these products work just as well as their toxic competitors.

7. Nail polish

The key to healthier polishes is to choose water-based products. There are few products that score an innocuous 0 when it comes to nail polishes. Are you sure you want to polish your nails anyway? Nail polish is big business, but that doesn’t mean your makeup bag has to participate. Dip you nails in a lemon and they’ll come out clean and white.

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8. Powder

All-mineral powders are an effective and safe way to go. There is a myriad of facial powders that won’t harm your body with unsafe ingredients. If you tend to wear a lot of powder, it’s even more important for you to choose only the safest products. Just because cosmetics are approved to be sold, doesn’t mean they’re ingredients contain no risks. Therefore, when you wear a powder that has no risks at all, you reduce your risk for harm.me great shades using 

9. Mascara

Your eyes are important to your life and they require the most delicate of products. Look for mascara-makers that rate a 0-risk for harmful ingredients or ingredients with the potential to do harm. Don’t settle for anything less than the safest products when it comes to your eyesight. It’s great to look beautiful, but that’s the least important thing for your eyes.

10. Eye shadow

Rejuva and Coastal Classics make mineral-based eye shadows that are known to be safe. These shadows carry 0-risk with them so they’re great for you and even good for your daughter to use. Enhance your beauty naturally and only keep naturally good products like these in your makeup bag. You’ll better safeguard your health and you’ll still be able to maintain your beauty!

only safe and even vegan-friendly products.