U.S. deploys 80 troops to Chad to help find kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls

The United States has deployed 80 troops to Chad to augment efforts to find Nigerian schoolgirls who were taken hostage by a militant Islamist group, the White House announced Wednesday, in a significant escalation of Washington’s contribution to a crisis that has drawn global consternation. “These personnel will support the operation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for missions over northern Nigeria and the surrounding area,” the White House said in a statement formally notifying Congress about the deployment.

Bomb Blast Averted In Bauchi

Just one day after the Boko Haram sect attacked the city of Jos Plateau state with a twin bomb blast,

 The insurgents planned an attack in Bauchi which was unsuccessful.

According to reports, the anti-bomb squad averted what could have been another bombing disaster at densely populated area which could have claimed many lives in the state.

The bombs were arranged to take off around Wunti roundabout near Laushi markey.
An eyewitness who spoke with The Trent said a vehicle loaded with explosives was discovered in the area.

More details come.

Nigerian Military sights abducted Chibok schoolgirls in 3 Boko Haram camps

Foreign specialists have yet to provide any concrete assistance for the search, and rescue of the Chibok schoolgirls, military sources say.

7 feared killed as Boko Haram invades Alagarno Village, Borno

Residents said virtually all the buildings in the village were also razed.

Thailand's Army Chief Summons Country's Leaders

Thailand's Army Chief Summons Country's Leaders To Resolve Conflict Following The Announcement Of Martial Law

Thailand's army chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, summoned the country’s political leaders, members of its election commission and senators on Wednesday to discuss a solution to the ongoing political crisis.

Over 200 people killed in Jos explosions as corpses litter mortuary floor

Officials say 15 of the injured victims brought to the casualty unit died just before midnight. The casualty figure from the Jos explosions has increased to over 200, disclosures by emergency and health officials and body count by a PREMIUM TIMES reporter have shown.

Photos: Daniella Okeke Still Happy Over Her Garage

The actress whom a lot of people have criticized for always showing off her shopping bags whenever she is out of the country, is still so much excited about her garage. Daniella last month showed off her garage, where she parked her Lexus, LR3 and Range Rover. Well this morning she went online again to say 'she never said she was the richest, but she is far from broke'. Apparently, Daniella is not broke, but she changed the colour of her Range from black to Red.