Buhari once again declines debate organized by Channels TV, Arise TV and NPAN APC Presidential

candidate Gen. Buhari has declined the invitation to attend a presidential debate organized by Channels TV in conjunction with the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria, NPAN and Arise TV.

Speaking on Channels TV this morning, the APC Director of strategy, Dele Alake, said Buhari will not be attending the debate because their party believes some media organizations have been compromised. He also said that they can not vouch for the independence of some organizers of the debate but refused to he disclose those that he claims have been compromised.

It’s disgraceful for soldiers to run away from Boko Haram —Buhari

General Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday evening, declared that it was disgraceful for Nigerian soldiers to run away from insurgents and abandon their weapons in the process.The retired General stated these at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Square in Bauchi,He said if elected, he will put an end to insurgency

“It is disgraceful for Nigeria despite the fact that our military had participated in peacekeeping operations in Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Sudan and did well, they could not battle terrorists in Nigeria,”“APC government at the federal level will find a lasting solution to the problem of insecurity. 

We are going to look into the problems confronting the police, army, navy and Air Force who, despite the huge money being spent on them as salaries and for procuring weapons for them by the government, could still find it difficult to face insurgents.

Cynthia Morgan said I do not find P'Square Attractive

Sherifat Morgan known as Cynthia Morgan opened up to the Nation about taking over the industry and her relationship with Jude Okoye who signed her and his brother, Psquare

How old are you now?

I am 23 and still holding it down..

Every time you appear on Television or release pictures for the media you exude sex. Even in your lyrics, you do the same thing, so much that one will look at you and say she can’t do without sex, how often do you have sex?

Hahaha… I know I am sexy but that doesn’t mean I am an addict.

You were quoted somewhere to have said you will exceed the musical achievements of the likes of P’Square, Tuface, D’banj and other new generation pathfinders of Nigerian music. With what you have achieved so far, will you say you are on course?

I’m one hundred percent confident that I am on course. And I think there is no young artiste who should not aspire to be greater than these guys that have open doors internationally for us. Take for instance, when the likes of P’Square started, there was no semblance of structure. It was war before you will be heard outside the shores of Nigeria. But the case is different in our own era. I just began and I already have a humongous fan base in countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa and other foreign countries. Even the twins (P’Square) are proud of what I have been able to achieve in no time. The reality is that this is just the beginning.

When North Side Entertainment came along to sign you and you realised you were going to be under the same management with P’Square, did you not feel or are you not feeling any pressure to deliver?

A whole lot of people have been asking me ‘how have you been able to cope with these guys that are known globally and I tell you what I say to them: ‘I have never been under the shadow of P’Square from day one and even when it was time to break out into the market, I did not fly under their wings.’ I never did that baby P’Square thing. Anywhere they are, I will be there. It is a mentality my people are proud of. I just let my work speak – not that Nigerians should listen to me because P’Square said so. In fact a whole lot of people do not know I am with P’Square.

Jude Okoye shares cute pic of daughter as she turns 2months old

 

So adorable

Australia gets cutting-edge microscope

The "secrets of life" could be revealed by a powerful new microscope, the only one in Australia. Source: AAP

THE "secrets of life" could be revealed by a powerful new microscope, the only one of its kind in Australia.

THE $5 million, three-metre tall microscope, unveiled at Monash University in Melbourne, allows researchers to see molecular structures at very high resolution.

"This is one of the most exciting days of my life," said Professor James Whisstock, the Australian Research Centre's director of advanced molecular imaging. Professor Whisstock hopes the microscope will lead to better treatments for diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. "Understanding our immune system is central to fighting cancer, infectious diseases such as malaria, and auto-immune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism and multiple sclerosis.

 "The key to understanding and treating these diseases lies in understanding how proteins and cells interact at the molecular level." Professor Whisstock said the instrument highlights how physics and engineering together can be used to answer biological problems.

 "We need physicists and engineers to be able to build these devices that can see the secrets of life." Until now Australian scientists had to travel to Europe, the UK or the US in order to access similar microscopes. "The problem with that is transporting biological material internationally is quite hard." The Dutch-made Titan Krios instrument works by firing electrons through a sample.

 Some of the electrons in the beam are deflected and these rays can be used to create a 2D image of the sample. Multiple 2D images can then be automatically pieced together to create 3D images of molecules.

Selma stars; David Oyelowo & Carmen Ejogo’s home coming for Lagos Movie Premiere.

On Sunday 8th of February, David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo will Grace the Red Carpets of the Lagos Premiere of the award winning movie, Selma at the Rock Cathedral, Lekki Lagos. The Movie, Co produced by Oprah Winfrey who also starred in the film will be premiering in Africa for the first time at the Rock Cathedral, Lagos, Nigeria. 

The Event as many speculate, will serve as a homecoming gala for both stars who share Nigerian origin. David’s parents are Nigerians who live in the UK while Carmen is born to a Nigerian Father and a Scottish mother both of UK Nationality as well. 

The Lagos premiere is Hosted by the Rock Foundation of the House on The Rock Church and the United States High Commission in Nigeria.

In a statement, the senior pastor of House on the Rock church, Paul Adefarasin said “Peace and harmony is important to us all. Regardless of our ethnicity, religion or political persuasion, our country Nigeria must remain united and peaceful. This is why House on The Rock Church, positioned as a centre for Social Justice and Equity has decided to bring people from various classes in the Nigerian society together for a remarkable event where we can all stand united for peace at a time like this. We also seek to remind individuals with the Selma movie premiere event that regardless of any differences or grievances we may have, violence is not the answer, thus non-violence must continually be our stance.” 

Adefarasin further stated the need for the Church to be the voice of reason promoting non-violence in the times leading to elections and beyond stressing that ‘’the pulpit of God is not for partisan politics but for promoting the Kingdom of God”. 

Among Oyelowo’s co-stars in the movie are Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., Wendell Pierce, and as Coretta Scott King, Carmen Ejogo.

According to sources, The Lagos Premiere promises to Host Nigeria's Top Actors and Actresses from Nollywood, Top Music stars and A-List Celebrities from the Social, Media and Fashion scenes in Nigeria.

The Red Carpet starts by 5pm on Sunday 8th February 2015

Jonathan will transform Nigeria beyond imagination – Olejeme

The deputy chairman, Finance Committee of the Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme on Sunday described the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as an epitome of sincerity.

She also said that the only way the future of Nigerian youths could be guaranteed was for them to support President Jonathan and the ruling party.

Olejeme who spoke at a gathering of Yoruba and Hausa youths and students from across the country in Abuja, expressed satisfaction with Dr. Jonathan’s administration and said Nigerians want him to continue his good works.

“President Jonathan’s strategic development moves in office show that if given another term, he would transform the country beyond imagination”.

Emphasizing that President Jonathan is going to the February 14 Presidential Election with enough confidence that his achievements will pave way for his return to Aso Rock for a second term of four years, Olejeme said Nigerians would  show appreciation for the way he administered the country in the last four years by voting massively for him.

She praised the president for his leadership style.

“President Jonathan has been tested. He has rich antecedents. He has political pedigree. He has shown admirable doggedness and commitment against all odds. He has introduced new vista in the history of governance in Nigeria” she said.

On the expectations of Nigerians at home and abroad, Olejeme said President Jonathan would ensure rapid economic growth and development.

“He will continue to create jobs, alleviate poverty, fight corruption and uphold the virtues of human rights. He will ensure self-reliance in food production. He will continue to expand our export potential to diversify our sources of foreign exchange. He will improve manpower development and our health care delivery system. He will guarantee equal opportunities and rekindle in the citizenry a faith in their fatherland. He will continue to promote national unity. He will continue to pursue appropriate policies.

“He will give housing boost; devote attention to the welfare of senior citizens, expand female horizon by complying with the Beijing Manifesto. He will give consideration to the national spread of development projects” she said.

She also urged all members of the PDP to join hands with the president and ensure his victory at the general polls slated for February 14, 2015.