Political Ambition, Unemployment Blamed for Terror in Nigeria.

Nigerians consider that political interest and unemployment as the major cause of terrorism in the country. This is according to a special edition of security snap poll results released by NOIPolls, the leading country-specific polling services firm in the West African region. According to a statement release by NOIPolls in Abuja, 26 percent of their respondents consider political interest as the major cause of terrorism in the country while 21 percent perceived unemployment as major cause of terrorism in Nigeria. The poll result shows that only 10 percent believe bad government and leadership are the major cause of terrorism in Nigeria and 8 percent believe it is poverty. The statement added that 99 percent of the respondents are aware of the recent activities of terrorist groups and 98 percent of the respondents are aware of the abduction of more than 200 school girls from Chibokin Borno State. It said 46 percent of the respondents are of the opinion that government and security agencies are not doing enough to rescue the abducted girls while 54 percent believe the agencies are doing their best. The poll result also revealed that 66 percent of the respondents believe that the abduction of the girls could potentially hinder girl-child education especially in the North-East region. Terror, largely blamed on the Boko Haram sect, has characterized the country in recent years. This year, more than 2 500 people have been killed.

'Female Oppression Crippling Parts of Africa' says President Barrack Obama.

President Barack Obama spoke out on Monday against gender oppression in Africa that he said is "crippling" parts of the continent, urging young leaders there to empower women and eliminate traditions like female genital mutilation and violence against women. Obama held up an inaugural class of young African fellows who are getting six weeks of leadership training in the United States as inspiring examples of what the continent can achieve. He drew cheers as he announced their program is being expanded and renamed after former South African President Nelson Mandela. Obama said the world's security and prosperity depends on "a strong, prosperous and self-reliant Africa" and he repeatedly spoke out on the important role that women must play in Africa's future. "One of the things we've got to teach Africa is how strong the women are and to empower women," Obama said. Obama said female empowerment will be a topic of discussion at the inaugural US-Africa Leaders Summit, being held in August in Washington. About 50 African leaders are expected to attend what the White House says will be the largest gathering any US president has held with African heads of state and government. "The most successful countries are the ones who treat their women well," Obama said. "If you are not empowering your women you are crippling your country." 'Barbaric' tradition Obama told the young Africans participating in the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, now the Mandela Washington Fellowship, that they shouldn't hold on to old traditions like removing some or all of a girl's genitals, which practitioners often link to Islamic requirements. The World Health Organization says more than 125 million girls and women alive today have been cut in 29 African and Middle Eastern countries, with complications including cysts, infection and infertility as well as complications in childbirth and increased risk of newborn deaths. "I'm sorry, I don't consider that a tradition worth hanging on to," Obama said. "I think that's a tradition that's barbaric and should be eliminated." Obama announced the fellowship during a stop in South Africa last summer to connect young African leaders to leadership training opportunities at top US universities. Reflection of Mandela He said four regional leadership centres will be created in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa for more training programs on the continent. He also said the program will include more online tools like mentoring and courses and more public-private partnerships to support young entrepreneurs that want to start businesses or non-profits. He also said a Global Entrepreneurship Summit, held in Morocco this year, will be held in sub-Saharan Africa next year. Fellows Obama singled out in his comments included a Nigerian woman who distributes sterile kits for delivering babies after a friend died in childbirth, and a woman from Senegal who started an academy to fight trafficking of young girls Obama said the spirit of the group reflects the optimism and idealism of Mandela, who died last December at age 95.

TIME Magazine Includes Reminisce In ‘World Rappers You Should Meet’

Nigerian rapper Reminisce has been featured on TIME magazine’s website has one of the seven rappers the world should meet. The rapper who was featured in the article titled ‘Forget Eminem: World Rappers You Should Meet‘ was featured along other interesting rappers from other countries. 

Kano court jails dishonest forex trader

A deceitful bureau de change operator, Auwalu Ibrahim, have been convicted and sentenced to a year in prison for defrauding his company through a dud cheque.

Abuja ghost worker arraigned in court

A civil servant in the office of the Accountant-General of the federation has appeared before the Abuja High Court for collecting a double salary.

Photos: Malala Yousafzai Visits President Jonathan In Aso Villa

The education activist who arrived Nigeria yesterday visited the president today in Aso Villa in company of her father who accompanied her to Nigeria.  While speaking to journalists after her visit,

Brazil Coach Resigns After World Cup 2014

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned following his country's failure to win the 2014 World Cup which ended yesterday in Brazil. Scolari, 65, won the tournament in 2002 but only finished fourth at this year's event.

Messi vomited at the World Cup final

Argentina captain Lionel Messi vomited during the FIFA World Cup final, as he has done on many occasions both for Argentina and club team Barcelona.

Entertainment: Actress, Angelina Jolie's £15k facials

The Maleficent actress visits Dr  David Colbert every month for a "triad facial" laser treatment to help maintain her glowing complexion and youthful appearance.

16 suspected cultists arrested in Ogun

16 suspected cultists were arrested by the Ogun State Police at the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state, Vanguard reports.