Boko Haram attack travelers, kill many, others missing

Some Cameroonian travelers were killed after the bus they were traveling in was ambushed and attacked by members of Boko Haram yesterday January 1st. Cameroonian investigative journalist Chief Bisong shared the information on twitter.



Meanwhile Cameroonian authorities say they will be recruiting 20,000 military officers as part of measures to prevent further attacks by members of the sect even as information emerged that Boko Haram members are working to enlist young Cameroonians into their group.





A lawmaker in Cameroon's parliament, Senator Haman Paul told Voice Of America

"There was something that we witnessed in Maroua (in northern Cameroon). People told us that they found people in town that were not actually people they were used to. When we found that one part of the country is in a very delicate situation, it is better to manage prevention instead of consequences,”

Lady Gaga shares new year's eve kiss with boyfriend, Taylor Kinney

Lady Gaga was captured in a Vine video kissing her hot actor boyfriend Taylor Kinney at midnight on new year's eve at an event in Las Vegas. The couple have been together for three years...

Do they look alike a little...? :-)

Just discovered the resemblance between PDP Lagos governorship candidate Jimi Agbaja and American/Ghanaian actor Peter Mensah. You see any resemblance?

Photo: Child kidnapper arrested by Police in Abuja

A child kidnapper identified as Bola Adeshina (pictured above) has been arrested by the Abuja Police command for kidnapping a 5 year boy identified as Ahmed from Sagamu, Ogun state. According to Punch, 31 year old Adeshina kidnapped the little boy and was on his way to Kaduna to deliver him when he was arrested at the Utako motor park in Abuja following suspicious movement.



The Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Wilson Inalegwu, while confirming the arrest, said Ahmed has been reunited with his family in Ogun State while Bola will be charged to court accordingly. “The suspect will be arraigned in court as soon as sitting resumes. Meanwhile, the child has been reunited with his parents" he said.

Photos: Is this D'banj's latest girlfriend?

She's all over instagram hinting that they are a couple. Her name is Bonang Matheba, a South African TV host and Radio DJ

Kelly Rowland shares a pic from her wedding day

2014 was a big year for the singer. She got married, had a baby and lost her mum. Kelly shared the pic above and wrote - "2014, What an amazing year.... While I said I do, the following months brought along a hello to a new little life! Unfortunately, a goodbye as well, but hello again to a Guardian angel...2+0+1+4=7. 7 my lucky number!'

Suicide bomber dies after failed attempt to attack church in Gombe state

A suicide bomber was the only one to die in a failed attempt to attack the Evangelical Church of West Africa, ECWA (pictured above), at Tudunwada in Gombe state yesterday January 1st.



According to reports, the suicide bomber arrived the church at about 8am in a motorcycle and attempted to forcefully drive into the premises which was parked full of worshipers as the church was holding its new year celebration service.



As he made to enter, the suicide bomber was stopped by members of the church's Boys Brigade stationed at the entrance of the church for security purpose. The bomb on him immediately exploded, killing him and injuring 8 others who were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.





This attack came barely 24hours after two suicide bombers attempted to attack the Army barracks in Gombe state on New years eve. Reports say the suicide bombers arrived the military check point leading to the barracks at about 8pm and in the course of waiting to be searched, the bomb which was in a bag carried by one of the suicide bombers blew up, killing both of them instantly.