Update: Yobe bomb blast how suicide bomber sneaked into school

The bomb that exploded on the Assembly ground of the Government Senior Science Secondary School, Potiskum that claimed the lives of at least 48 students and injured scores of others on Monday was detonated by an unknown suicide bomber who sneaked into the school dressed like a student, witnesses said.

An obviously traumatised teacher who managed to speak with LEADERSHIP on phone, but wished not to be named because of his safety, said the bomb went off from the bag of a young boy who walked up to the assembly ground after an unidentified car dropped him off at the gate of the school at about 7:30am.

The sources said the suicide bomber was dressed in white shirt and black trousers which is the 

official dressing code for all senior students, and that he was hanging a heavy schoolbag on his shoulder.

“Many of us sighted him as he was dropped off by the car and watched how he confidently walked up to the assembly ground pretending to be one of the students”, said the teacher. “But unfortunately, he was immediately spotted by one of the duty teachers who noticed his odd appearance amongst other students, by carrying a bag to the assembly ground, even though the school is a boarding school.

The teacher on duty called his attention, asking him why he had to bring his bag to the assembly ground, but the bomber remained silent, ignoring the teacher. His attitude towards the teacher drew the attention of other students who milled around him to find out who he was. The teacher then moved closer to him, thinking he might be a new student on transfer since most of the students could not recognise him”.

The source said the teacher and some of the senior prefects who were not pleased with the rudeness of the fake student who continued to ignore the teacher, decided to force him to kneel down.

“It was during the process of asking him to observe the punishment of kneeling down that the explosive in the bag went off and unfortunately killed many of the students including the teacher who had inched closer to the scene to see what was happening”. The source added that he survived because he did not go closer to the scene, thinking it was one of those usually rude students that the teacher was dealing with.

“I thank God that I am alive; but the deafening sound of the bomb affected my auditory system for several hours”, added the source. “Even from the distance that I stood before the blast, I found myself sprawling on the ground after the blast; that made me believe that the blast might have come from a huge explosive device”.

LEADERSHIP had also been informed that all the 72 injured students had since been referred to the Federal Medical Centre in Azare, Bauchi State, where the state governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam promised to foot all their medical bills. All schools within and around Potiskum town have been closed by the state government indefinitely.

MBGN Miss Tourism 2014, Chinyere Adogu, releases new photos

MBGN Miss Tourism 2014, Chinyere Adogu revealed a classy yet playful side to her personality. The Anambra-state born beauty who was raised in Brooklyn, New York, has an Associate Degree in Accounting and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management at Long Island University. More pics below

Question of the Evening by Reno Omokri

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If the opposition were in power instead of Jonathan would they be as tolerant of Social Media criticism as Jonathan?

Jonathan unveils N100 commemorative note

President Goodluck Jonathan today formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, the new notes were issued to commemorate the 100 years of the nation’s amalgamation. Adding that they were produced with what he described as most advanced security features in the world.

Jonathan at the event, lauded the CBN for coming up with the commemorative note, though it was coming a bit late since activities marking the nation’s centenary had been concluded. The short ceremony which was initially scheduled for last Wednesday did not hold then because of the President’s journey to Burkina Faso.

You recall that commemorative N50 notes were also introduced to mark the nation’s 50th independence anniversary. See another photo after the cut. 

Breaking news: Explosion Rocks Federal College of Education, Kontagora

The gale of bombing continued Wednesday when an Improvised Explosive Device [IED] reportedly went off at Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger state in the early hours of the day.A lone female suicide bomber has detonated a bomb at the Federal College of Education Kontagora in Niger State. Apart from the suicide bomber, no one died in the attack but several students sustained injuries from the attack.
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Body artist Emma Fay transforms models into animals in mind-bending optical tricks

 At first glance, they all look like wonders from the animal kingdom. But look a little closer and you'll spot a woman's hand here, her foot poking out there, or the outline of her torso twisted into an extraordinary pose.

For these remarkable images were all created by 'body concept artist' Emma Fay - with a little help from a couple of contortionists who acted as her human 'canvas'.Check out the pics below

                                                

Protected modesty: Contortionists Beth Sykes and Lowri Thomas wear white leotards against a white background to finish the effect.

The stuff of nightmares: You wouldn't want this giant tarantula under your bed - no matter how elegantly it was painted

Now you see it: Body artist Emma Fay, 27, spends up to six hours creating each of her animals, from a zebra (left) to a mandrill (right), by painting on two very patient contortionists. She lines them up and draws composition marks on their bodies to make the images perfect.

Blink and you'll miss it! One of the talented contortionists is transformed by Miss Fay into a glittering, multi-coloured dragonfly

Here's looking at you! The eyes on this crab are shining out of the shoulder blades of Miss Fay's model. The 27-year-old from Leicester used to run a hair and beauty salon, and began honing her unusual craft three years ago. Now her pictures are known worldwide

From studying art, design and drama, Emma went on to have many years as Managing Director of a successful Hair & Beauty Salon She combines her artistic, theatrical & business backgrounds with her professional experience and knowledge within the hair & beauty industry to provide an extremely high level of client care and attention to detail.

Photo credit via.ilovebodyart/dailymail

The list of runs girls In Nollywood according to Maryjane

This article was written by the very crazy controversial blogger, Maryjane, please read: 

Hahaha; I will keep doing my thing, and having fun while I do it. Everyone can not be silent about the truth and keep butt licking; Someone just have to say the truth…The Bitter Truth, And that person is me, call me a hater…na you sabi, who cares, Laugh at me for not getting a call out, who cares as long as the bitter truth is told, lesson learnt, and fun guaranteed. 

Enjoy Reading………………………………Have FUN!!!

7. Angela Okorie ; She’s married to a very quiet and young boy who can’t confront her on her deeds, she travels to lodge with her clients abroad all in the name of film shooting.

6. Chika Ike- This girl; have no pain,regret, and shame of being a “Christain Divorcee & A Runz Girl” as long as the cash is flowing in bucks.

5.Rukky Sanda- This babe, has gone international on this field, even political on this field

4.Ebube Nwagbo- She is one of my few twitter follower and I love her, But that doesn’t stop me from saying the truth, If she like she can unfollow me, who cares, afterall I am not following anyone, including her Lol, By the way; This babe is trending in all grounds on this field, grooving artists, politicians, and even far away land, She loves the twerk thing passionately and she can twerk for Africa Lol.

3.Oge Okoye- Birds of same feather with Rukky & Ebube, They are in the same leauge and group, The cruise and twerk all over the place together, both national and international, most especially political ground, Oge does hers mainly for money and material things, and to console herself over her flirtiful husband’s absence and infidelity, The husband is worse, But please Oge STOP, you are married woman and two wrongs cannot make a right.

2.Empress Njamah- hehehe, This one na champion for the trade oh, She runs her runz locally in Naija political market, with big names, big money, and pot belly, The bad business is paying her so much that she is busy going on expensive vacations, opening big businesses, and helping her family, She just bought her brother a rolex watch I learnt. Empress you are getting older by the day, Please STOP and think of marriage, If your family loves you more than the money they get from you; they will give you this advise I am giving you for free.

1.Ini Edo- When I first accused Ini Edo of this, most people thought I was a hater, But it has been confirmed. I love her, but she reallly need to STOP and change her ways, If not: what threw her out of her first marriage will also threw her out of her next marriage. A word is enough for the wise.

What do you think about this list?

Marc Anthony ties the knot with model Shannon De Lima in an intimate ceremony at Dominican resort

Marc Anthony has tied the knot with Shannon De Lima.

The 46-year-old singer, whose divorce from Jennifer Lopez was finalised in June following their split in 2011, married his on-again, off-again Venezuelan girlfriend in front of close friends and family in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

The couple allegedly exchanged vows during a romantic ceremony at the star's private residence in the exclusive resort of Casa de Campo.

Photos : Girl twerks seriously in church

 A lady in tight yellow jumpsuit seen twerking with the choir of an unnamed church in the US. That’s how some people get their praise on.

Miss Nikki Baby shares some pictures from her Endee magazine behind the scenes photos

The reality TV star posed for a shoot for Endee magazine and posted behind the scenes photos.

More two pics below 

Sugarhill Gang rapper Big Bank Hank Dies at 57 from cancer

Big Bank Hank  the Sugarhill Gang rapper best known as “the grandmaster with 3 MCs that shock the house for the young ladies”  died early Tuesday morning … TMZ has learned.

Hank  born Henry Jackson  had been suffering from cancer. We’re told he passed away in the greater NYC area around 2 AM. Hank was one third of the famous Sugarhill Gang … which had the first mainstream rap hit “Rappers Delight” in 1979.

His group mates Wonder Mike and Master Gee told TMZ … “So sad to hear of our brother’s passing. Rest in peace Big Bank.”

Hank was 57 years old.

Kim Kardashian and super size ASS on the cover of Paper Mag

Ladies and gentlemen, Paper Magazine’s winter issue magazine cover featuring Kim Kardashian:

 The main pic below

This Boston Marathon Survivor Wrote A Breakup Letter To Her Leg Before Amputating It

The 27-year-old is at least the 17th person to lose a leg after the April 2013 attack, the Boston Globe reported.

“I feel like you are holding me back from really reaching my full potential,” she wrote on Nov. 9, adding, “I love you. I really do. But I think I need to start on the next leg of my journey.”

On Monday, she also wrote, “Adios leg!!!!!!!!!!”

Here’s DiMartino’s full letter:

Hey it’s me.

I’m sure it won’t come as a shock to you when I say that we’ve grown apart. The love that we once had has dwindled, and this relationship has become a real burden on my life. We have been through a lot together. We have seen a lot of places, done a lot of things, and you have helped me through some of the toughest steps thus far. I promise to always treasure that. And I’m not saying this isn’t hard for me. It is. But as tough as it may be, I feel like our time together has come to an end. I need to feel everyday that by having a relationship with you, I am becoming a better person. And for a long while now, I haven’t felt like that. Instead, I feel like you are holding me back from really reaching my full potential. Now I get this is probably pretty tough to hear me say, but I have never lied to you and I don’t plan to start now. What I need is something you can’t give me anymore. And the empathy that you require, I can no longer handle. I love you. I really do. But I think I need to start on the next leg of my journey. So with that said, I have enclosed a gift certificate that I hope you will use. Go get yourself one last pedicure on me and enjoy it because tomorrow…I will be cutting you out of my life for good.

Wishing you the best wherever you end up,

Rebekah

DiMartino – the first person to amputate a limb following the surgeries that happened in the bombing’s immediate aftermath – treated her left foot to a final pedicure, and wrote on her badly scarred leg: “It’s not you, it’s me.”

“I stay positive because I don’t give myself another option,” she told BuzzFeed News. “I choose everyday to count my blessings instead of my problems and try to find the beauty in the ugliest of messes.”

Electing to save damaged limbs can sometimes be more complex and painful than amputating them, doctors said.

DiMartino’s consistent pain in her leg made her rely on a wheelchair, crutches, and a leg brace, and kept her from living a normal life with her son, Noah, 7, and her husband, Pete, who were also wounded, the Globe reported.

The hour-long surgery was a success, and DiMartino  said that she was “speechless and so grateful” for all of the support.

“As I look down I see that my leg is really gone but there is not an ounce of sadness anywhere in my heart,” she said. “What has been anticipated and stressed about since April 2013 is over and I am moving on to the next chapter

She maintained her optimistic attitude about a future without her left leg in a post-surgery Facebook status:

Life was never promised to be easy but guess what? That’s ok. Because when we find that silver lining in the toughest of places, it always seems to be worth it. And sometimes that may mean making tough decisions to get rid of what is holding us back. But I’m here to tell you that when that happens…the possibilities are endless. So if that is you today, whatever battles you are up against…rock on!!! Because even though I don’t even have a leg to stand on, I have found my silver lining and nothing can take that away from me.

And now DiMartino she says she’s ready to work toward her goal of running the 2015 Boston Marathon on her new prosthesis.

And her surgeon, Dr. William McGarvey, told the Globe he doesn’t think it’s unrealistic.

“Based on what I’ve seen and the amount of commitment she’s put into everything she’s done to this point, and the attitude she has, I wouldn’t doubt it for a minute,” McGarvey said.

 Via.buzzfeed