Doubt over release of Nigerian schoolgirls

Lagos - Nigeria's announcement of a ceasefire with Boko Haram has surprised many and convinced few, particularly when talks with the militants on the possible release of 219 kidnapped schoolgirls had been at a frustrating standstill.

The insurgents have had the upper hand in fighting in the far northeast in recent months, reportedly seizing at least two dozen towns and villages as part of their quest to establish a hardline Islamic state.

Australia to join anti-ISIS fight

Baghdad - Australia has reached an agreement with Iraq for its special forces to support Iraqi forces in their fight against Islamic State, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Sunday.

"We have reached an agreement for a legal framework and now it will be a matter for our military when our special forces will be deployed," Bishop said at the conclusion of a two-day trip to Baghdad that included meetings with senior Iraqi officials.

Pastor Adeboye Reveals WAEC Official Stalked & tried to Seduce Him

Pastor Enoch Adeboye is General Overseer of one of Nigeria’s biggest churches, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

At a recent convention, he revealed a WAEC (West African Examinations Council) official tried to seduce him and followed him to London, where he reported her to the police.

He told his congregation,

Ekiti Governor Fayose Appoints Special Assistant for “Stomach Infrastructure”

Newly elected governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, is kicking off his term in office by fulfilling one of his promises: The appointment of a Special Assistant on “Stomach Infrastructure.”

In case you are unfamiliar with the term, here’s a brief overview:

FG & Boko Haram Reportedly agree to Cease-Fire & Negotiate Release of Chibok Girls

Boko Haram and the Nigerian government have reportedly agreed to a cease-fire and are negotiating for the release of the over 200 abducted Chibok girls.

According to Voice of America, Danladi Ahmadu, who is reportedly Boko Haram’s “Secretary General,” told them about the alleged cease-fire agreement.