Skigba18 News Live!! Jos crisis: Why army can’t perform magic –Ihejirika Skigba News update!! on 02/24/2011 at 4:52am (UTC)   The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant- General Azubuike Onyeabor Ihejirika has identified bitterness among the various warring factions involved in the Jos crisis as the major reason the incessant violence in that state may not come to an end. Ihejirika, while saying the army could not do much in this regard, however, said it had put in adequate security apparatus in the state to enhance security of lives and property but warned that the crises in the Plateau and other internal security problems across the country required greater attention as the nation counted down to the 2011 general elections. The army chief, who made this known in an interview with journalists at the ongoing chief of army staff first quarter conference holding in Abuja, described the Jos crisis as a “complex political issue” that could only be addressed by the political class and not the military. According to Lieutenant- General Ihejirika, “the Jos problem is a complex political issue that has to be addressed politically and we have also put certain measures in place, which will enhance security of lives and property there. “If you observed, the last few crises that erupted there were brought under control within 24 hours and we have now divided the areas into various sectors and appointed senior commanders. We have also rotated the soldiers who have stayed there for too long out of the place. “But there is serious level of bitterness among the warring factions that needs to be addressed politically.” The COAS, while noting that the Nigerian army troops had succeeded in reducing the kidnapping saga in the South-east while the Boko Haram religious sect in the North-east was being managed effectively and stabilizing youth restiveness and militancy in the Niger Delta region, among other security challenges in the country to the barest minimum, however, pointed that in spite of all these achievements, the army was still faced with numerous challenges. The army boss warned that “the crisis in the Plateau and other internal security problems across the country require greater attention. As we count down to the 2011 general elections, I believe these challenges will become more intensified if recent developments are anything to go by.” Ihejirika, who said the three-day COAS first quarterly conference tagged, “Internal Security Outlook for the 2011 General Election,” would, among others, equip army personnel with the necessary tools to enhance their proficiency and readiness to tackle the challenges ahead of them during the general elections, said the provision of troop- carrying vehicles and the repairs of several armoured fighting vehicles for various formations and units since his assumption of office have had tremendous impact on their performance.   Confession of a witch We helped Dagrin succeed Skigba News update!! on 02/20/2011 at 5:01pm (UTC)   What do you get when a witch is on Youtube (a video sharing website where users can share, upload and watch videos)? She confesses about many things especially about late rapper, Dagrin. You also get mixed reactions in the form of “authoritative” analysis, illogical explanations, denials etc. Lately, twitter was awash with info from Nigerians about “a witch” who claimed to be helping some Nigerians in climbing the ladder of success . The “witch” (Esther Falodun) mentioned many notable Nigerians from Obasanjo to Babaginda but what caught many people ’s attention was that Dagrin’s name is on her list as well as Fathia’s and Saidi Balogun in the video titled Asiri Nla. Sources said the alleged “ witch” died immediately after her confession in which she claimed to belong to the same group as Fathia Balogun and that she helped Dagrin to attain fame and popularity. Falodun said she had to cut him “short” when he did not honor his part of the deal. Dagrin’s name in her list of beneficiaries surprised quite some people, because the deceased rapper died within six months of his rise to stardom. It ’s indisputable that the late rapper became famous by featuring in YQ ’s album in 2009. He established himself as an artist of note with lyrical rhythms and many collabos . His second album was a classic hit and many predicted he would rule 2010, but just when the fame and money started rolling in, Dagrin, whose real name is Olaitan Olaonipekun died few days after a ghastly motor accident at a Lagos hospital. Falodun’s confession which is on CD is selling in Lagos and has resulted in a controversy about the authenticity of her confessions. Many believe her confessions were stage- managed. Tunde, Dagrin’s manager, said the woman lied. “The whole thing was cooked-up . We don ’t have time for people like that. The young woman also alleged she helped Obasanjo and Babaginda. How old was she to have helped these people? Secondly, she confessed in a room privately. A confession is not done in a room, it is done publicly. They are looking for what to eat ” he concluded. Ope Banwo said the video and confession CD is “riddled with inaccuracies, production and factual flaws ” . “To be honest with you, the whole thing is fake. I have watched the video and I ’m sure the whole thing is fake. The video depicted a woman who had been beaten . A chicken was beside the woman and it didn ’t move for one hour. Does that look real to you…?   <- Back   1  2  3  4  5  Continue->