Tuesday 30 May 2017
White House Communications Director Resigns
Mike Dubke, White House Communications Director has resigned.
He resigned a day before Trump embarked on his first foreign trip but kept the resignation away from the Public until today.
Dubke, an experienced Republican strategist, was hired in March to revamp the White House media strategy.
He resigned a day before Trump embarked on his first foreign trip but kept the resignation away from the Public until today.
Dubke, an experienced Republican strategist, was hired in March to revamp the White House media strategy.
Harrysong Reportedly Gave Out N3.5m Rolex At ‘Real Deal Experience’ In Aba
The happy 32 year old fan in his excitement said, “I’m really happy that Harrysong gave me his wristwatch. I didn’t expect it at all and I am happy this happened. Some people are leaving with TVs, generators and fridges, I’m leaving with a N3.5m Rolex! Imagine!”
The singers performed some of their hits which include; “Rihanna”, “You Garrit”, “Shoki “, “Shuperu”, “Better Pikin” and “Ofeshe” to name a few, before performing their only collaboration “Reggae Blues”
Ghanaians Angry At Tiwa Savage For ‘Disrespecting’ Ghana’s Flag
According to those who reacted to her Saturday night performance, the way she treated the flag shows she has no respect for her fans and the country.
The music star and her dance troupe arrived the stage with the singer wearing the flag like a cape. However, when her performance kicked off, she is seen tossing the flag to the floor, and many people think this is an insult to the country.
Reacting to her performance, Ghanaian OAP and actress, Afia Schwarzenegger wrote on Instagram;
“She disrespected every Ghanaian sitting there by dropping our flag”.
Her IG post ignited the anger of Ghanaians who have now taken to their social media to call out the Nigerian singer.
“Nice performance but was disappointed in her throwing the flag on the floor. It is disrespectful,” said Instagram user@samernestina
@nanyportia added, “You watched her throw the National Flag on the ground? It’s a shame.”
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Wenger Agrees 2-year Contract Extension at Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club, BBC reports.
Wenger and club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman's future, with the decision relayed to directors at a Tuesday board meeting.
Arsenal are planning to make an official announcement on Wednesday.
The Gunners were fifth in the Premier League this season, the first time they have finished outside the top four since the Frenchman joined in 1996.
Wenger's contract was set to finish at the end of the current campaign.
Wenger and club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman's future, with the decision relayed to directors at a Tuesday board meeting.
Arsenal are planning to make an official announcement on Wednesday.
The Gunners were fifth in the Premier League this season, the first time they have finished outside the top four since the Frenchman joined in 1996.
Wenger's contract was set to finish at the end of the current campaign.
Man Drags Helicopter With Penis, Breaks World Record
kung fu master who dragged seven cars with his penis has become a new world record holder by towing a helicopter even further with his manhood.
The Mirror Online reports that several hundred people as well as official adjudicators watched as Ye Hongwei, who goes by the stage name “Ye Wei,” towed the heavy military helicopter with a rope tied around his genitals.
Footage of the incredible feat shows him stuttering at first, unable to get the momentum needed to get the aircraft’s wheels rolling on the tarmac outside the hangar.
But he eventually summons the inner strength necessary to drag the helicopter over 10 metres (32 feet 9 inches) – beating his intended target of 8 metres (26 feet 3 inches).
He was then given his world record certificate by officials representing the World Record Academy.
Ye is from the city of Zibo in East China’s Shandong Province, where he has been practicing “zen tai chi” for over 30 years, but the feat was conducted in Fangshan District in Chinese capital Beijing.
Speaking after his successful attempt, Ye Wei said: “I don’t know why I struggled in the beginning. I felt a bit nervous and unsure.
“But I mustered up the energy needed and started the helicopter moving.”
He added proudly: “I will continue practicing so I can break new records in the future.”
In April, Ye towed seven Audis weighing 12.6 tonnes using his manhood, dragging the vehicles for a total of 8 metres (26 feet 3 inches).
That attempt broke his previous record of pulling five cars.
The Mirror Online reports that several hundred people as well as official adjudicators watched as Ye Hongwei, who goes by the stage name “Ye Wei,” towed the heavy military helicopter with a rope tied around his genitals.
Footage of the incredible feat shows him stuttering at first, unable to get the momentum needed to get the aircraft’s wheels rolling on the tarmac outside the hangar.
But he eventually summons the inner strength necessary to drag the helicopter over 10 metres (32 feet 9 inches) – beating his intended target of 8 metres (26 feet 3 inches).
He was then given his world record certificate by officials representing the World Record Academy.
Ye is from the city of Zibo in East China’s Shandong Province, where he has been practicing “zen tai chi” for over 30 years, but the feat was conducted in Fangshan District in Chinese capital Beijing.
Speaking after his successful attempt, Ye Wei said: “I don’t know why I struggled in the beginning. I felt a bit nervous and unsure.
“But I mustered up the energy needed and started the helicopter moving.”
He added proudly: “I will continue practicing so I can break new records in the future.”
In April, Ye towed seven Audis weighing 12.6 tonnes using his manhood, dragging the vehicles for a total of 8 metres (26 feet 3 inches).
That attempt broke his previous record of pulling five cars.
Mercy Aigbe Delightedly Takes To Swimming In London
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is currently in London and according to her, it was expedient for her to see a surgeon following the feast of blows by her erstwhile husband Lanre Gentry.
The actress visited an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to treat the injuries she sustained when she was allegedly battered by her estranged husband.
She revealed in an interview that except she saw a surgeon she might lose the use of her left eye as it had been battered with Gentry’s fists.
Her alleged battery case is still in court and despite the drama surrounding her marriage the actress has chosen to be happy.
Here are photos of Mercy having fun in London:
Susan Peters Stuns In One Million Naira Dress On 37th Birthday
Susan Peters, multiple award-winning
Nigerian actress, a successful model, interior designer and beauty salon owner is a year older today, May 30th.
The beautiful actress have released these stunning photos rocking a £2,688.00, (approximately a million naira) cream caramel tulle sequence cap sleeve dress to mark her day.
Recall Susan also caused a buzz on the internet when she attended the 2017 AMVCA in a dress made by Luxury By Feyi which cost her £3460 which is N1.8M in naira.
Huddersfield promoted to the Premier League
Town beat Reading in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Championship play-off final on Monday to reach the top flight for the first time since 1972.
"I'm so happy and so proud of my players, the whole town and every employee of the club," Wagner said.
"The players have gone from heroes to legends during these play-offs."
Coroner Finally Reveals What Killed Senator Isiaka Adele
The coroner in charge of the inquest constituted by the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola to probe the cause of death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Olusegun Ayilara, has blamed the lawmakers death on drugs overdose.
Adeleke died on April 23, 2017.
Ayilara, while giving his verdict on Tuesday ruled out poison as the cause of death.
He stated that no trace of poison was found in Adeleke’s system according to the autopsy and toxicologist reports.
According to Ayilara, “The high dose of sedatives and analgesics with the mode of administration caused aspiration which culminated in death.”
The coroner which has been sitting for over three weeks had summoned 15 witnesses including nurse Alfred Aderibigbe who treated the late lawmaker before he died.
Adeleke died on April 23, 2017.
Ayilara, while giving his verdict on Tuesday ruled out poison as the cause of death.
He stated that no trace of poison was found in Adeleke’s system according to the autopsy and toxicologist reports.
According to Ayilara, “The high dose of sedatives and analgesics with the mode of administration caused aspiration which culminated in death.”
The coroner which has been sitting for over three weeks had summoned 15 witnesses including nurse Alfred Aderibigbe who treated the late lawmaker before he died.
Iyanya Couldn’t State The Full Meaning Of M.Sc.
The singer was recently a guest on HipTV’s show, ‘Trending’ and was asked by the host to state the full meaning of the abbreviation of “M.Sc.” (Master of Science).
The Kurukere crooner surprisingly kept repeating the words instead of giving the actual meaning.
This is coming few days after former big brother naija housemate Ese Eriata also failed to say the full meaning of B.Sc on the same HipTv show” Trending”.
Uber Driver Returns Luggage Kunle Afolayan Forgot In His Car
The Nollywood actor raised the alarm earlier on Monday that he lost his international passport and other personal effects in Paris, the capital of France after an Uber ride.
He posted the photo of the Uber driver and asked for the help of everyone in retrieving his luggage.
He later announced that Uber has returned his luggage, thanking all who showed concern.
See What A Ghanaian Star Did To Davido While He Was On Stage.
The “IF” crooner took to Instagram to show his over 1 million Instagram followers the moment Ghanaian star Shatta Wale run up stage to hug him during stage performance.
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Senator Dino Melaye Caught On Tape Bribing Tribunal Judge Akoh Ikpeme
In the tape, which captures a telephone conversation between Justice (Mrs) Akoh and Mr. Melaye, the judge is overheard asking Mr. Melaye to give her a bribe in US dollars. She also asks Mr. Melaye to assist a person Dino repeatedly referred to as her "daughter" secure a job at the Cross Rivers State Ministry of Health.
Our investigation reveals that Justice Ikpeme is married to a Cross River medical doctor. She is reportedly number 3 in the hierarchy of the Cross Rivers judiciary.
Saharareporters could not confirm if Mrs. Ikpeme’s daughter got a job with the Cross Rivers state government, but in a second call between her and Mr. Melaye, the Senator bragged that he had already spoken to the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade.
In 2016, Justice Ikpeme dismissed a petition by Smart Adeyemi, Mr. Melaye’s opponent, in accordance to the plot to let Mr. Melaye off the hook at the election tribunal.
See Manchester United’s Paul Pogba at the lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Manchester United star, Paul Pogba is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform lesser hajj less than a week after winning the Europa League with the club.
He shared photos of himself in Mecca with different captions, including:
‘Most beautiful thing I’ve seen in my life.’
See the Barbie artworks Kylie Jenner spent N7m to get
19-year-old Kylie Jenner is young, rich and famous (as TheBrand would say) for being a Kardashian.
The reality TV star recently added some art to her room and what better pieces to get than two Barbie paintings worth $20,000.
The pieces were done by artist, Beau Dunn, who reportedly decorated her mum, Kris Jenner‘s closet to have neon signs that read ‘Need Money for Birkin’.
Shettima orders arrest over IDPs food diversion
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, yesterday, ordered the arrest of hoodlums that allegedly diverted Ramadan food items meant for internally-displaced persons, IDPs, in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere council of the state.
Shettima gave the orders to the police, while flagging off the distribution of 2,250 bags and tins of rice, sugar and tomato pastes at the Lamusila Primary School premises.
He said the arrest order had become inevitable, as 50 percent of distributed relief food items to displaced persons were either snatched or diverted at the distribution centres and affected wards of councils. The governor took time to supervise the distribution for over three hours, before departing for the Government House by 3.30p.m.
Shettima gave the orders to the police, while flagging off the distribution of 2,250 bags and tins of rice, sugar and tomato pastes at the Lamusila Primary School premises.
He said the arrest order had become inevitable, as 50 percent of distributed relief food items to displaced persons were either snatched or diverted at the distribution centres and affected wards of councils. The governor took time to supervise the distribution for over three hours, before departing for the Government House by 3.30p.m.
How Kim Kardashian knew her marriage to Kris Humphries was a mistake from the start
Kim Kardashian has stated in an interview with Andy Cohen on the latter’s talk show, ‘What Happens Live’, that her marriage to basketball player, Kris Humphries was out of desperation.
Kim and Kris got married back in 2011, around the time she clocked the big 30 and feeling the pressure to settle down.
But according to her, she knew the marriage was not going to last when they were on honeymoon.
Eventually, Kim and Kris split after only 72 days.
DEPRESSION: 7m Nigerians risk suicide
THE growing incidence of suicide among Nigerians has become worrisome to the extent that psychiatrists and other physicians have called for high index of suspicion for signs and symptoms of depression among their patients. They point to research which reveals that during their lifetime about 3.0 per cent of Nigerians will have thoughts about ending their lives, while some will plan on how to kill themselves and actually carry out an attempt to kill themselves. According to the World Health Organisation, WHO, there are 322 million people living with depression in the world. In the WHO suicide ranking, Nigeria, with 15.1 suicides per 100,000 population per year, is ranked the 30th most suicide-prone out of 183 nations in the world. Nigeria also rates 10th in Africa after countries with higher rates of suicide such as Togo (ranked 26th in the world), Burkina Faso (22nd), Cameroun (19th) Zimbabwe (16th), Central African Republic (13th), Sierra Leone (11th), Angola (9th), Equatorial Guinea (7th), and Cote D’Ívoire (5th). Medical practitioners under the aegis of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, raised the alarm that seven million Nigerians are living with depression, a major risk factor for suicide, and called for well structured Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, that would help detect and treat depression early before the onset of suicide attempts. The President of SOFPON, Lagos Zone, Dr. Blessing Chukwukwelu noted: “In Nigeria, only one-fifth of those with a depressive episode receive any treatment, and only one in 50 receives treatment that is minimally adequate.
Tiger's $20M night of shame: Fallen golf star set to be 'DUMPED by his sponsors following his DUI arrest' as he prepares for embarrassing DASHCAM footage to be released
Tiger Woods could lose hundreds of millions of dollars following his early morning DUI arrest in Florida, claim sports experts.
The fallen golfing star currently earns $45.5M-a-year alone in sponsorship money - including more than $20m from his mega-bucks Nike contract - but following his latest public humiliation the 41-year-old could lose lucrative endorsements.
Despite some standing by him following his much publicized marriage breakup amid rampant infidelity and subsequent loss of form, observers believe backers such as Rolex and Bridgestone to re-examine their relationship with the 14-time Major winner.
And to add insult to injury for Woods it is thought that Florida cops will release highly embarrassing dashcam footage of his 3am arrest on Tuesday, during which officers claimed the star - who is worth $740m - was 'arrogant'.
And before Woods broke his silence with a statement regarding the arrest on Monday evening some of the notorious womanizer's ex-mistresses came to his defense.
Model Coris Rist, who had a six-month affair with the golfer in 2006 when he was married to Elin Nordegren said that the news of his arrest was 'kind of sad' and that he 'was going through a difficult time'.
Furthermore, TMZ claimed that his current girlfriend, Kristin Smith found out about the arrest while shopping at a Neiman Marcus store in Dallas and 'went crazy', began crying and said 'I knew it, I knew it'.
Female zookeeper mauled to death by a tiger during a 'freak accident' at British zoo'
The 33-year-old's colleagues desperately tried to save her by distracting the big cat with chunks of meat, witnesses said.
More than 100 visitors were evacuated from Hamerton Zoo in Cambridgeshire as ‘all hell broke loose’ and police and paramedics rushed to the scene.
Witness Pete Davis said he believed Miss King was attacked after rushing to help a colleague in the tiger enclosure.
He said: ‘There’s no doubting it was a girl’s scream and something terrible had happened. It sounds like a tiger turned on her.
She had run into the enclosure after hearing one of her colleagues shouting and moments later all hell let loose.
'She let out a blood-curdling scream and then another keeper ran out and shouted “run”.
'It was a case of total panic. There were keepers rushing about throwing buckets of meat to try and get the tigers under control.’
Miss King’s friend, wildlife photographer Garry Chisholm, said last night: ‘I have lost a very dear friend who loved the animals in her care very much.
Police warn Biafra groups, arrest IPOB members in Rivers State
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Chris Okey Ezeike, has warned that his men would not allow any Biafran group hold the state to ransom in order to effect the sit-at-home directive by the Movement of Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), and the Biafra Independent Movement (BIM), in remembrance of the Biafra independence.
A statement yesterday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Andrew Enwerem, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), urged those who are circulating publications on the order to desist or face the consequences.
He said: ‘’The attention of the Imo State Police Command has been drawn to the statements, claims, publications and posts circulating in the social media by groups who claim to be representing the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), directing law abiding citizens and innocent Nigerians to sit at home on May 30, 2017 in remembrance of the struggle for Biafra independence. These publications are not only inciting but represent an unpatriotic and hostile propaganda against the sovereignty of the Nigerian state.’’
With the strong mobilization by pro-Biafra agitators, its organizers said yesterday that the exercise will record a 99 per cent compliance.Checks by The Guardian revealed that outside the peaceful procession held in Imo State by MASSOB and IPOB, members moved into local governments and communities in the zone for the exercise.
Several members of the groups were sighted at venues of yesterday’s Democracy Day celebrations distributing handbills. Leader of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, enthused that the sit at home “will witness tremendous compliance of people.”
He dismissed stories making the round that her members would clamp down on anybody who tried to do any business or open shops today, stressing that “we are not going to harass anybody who wishes to open her shop or do any business. All we are saying is that, we will be surprise to see shops and businesses open because our people are in serious support of the cause we are pursuing.”
Ezeike warned that the Inspector General of Police, Idris Abubakar Ibrahim, has directed that unpatriotic elements should be dealt with by the security officers.The statement advised citizens to go about their lawful business and not to fall prey to the propaganda and directives of individuals or group of persons whose identity remains largely unknown.
It warned the parents and guardians to handle their children and wards in order not to join the group in destablizing the stateThe commissioner of police urged members of the public to go about their businesses without panicking.
Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, urged members of the public, who “may be threatened or forced to shut down their offices to report to nearby police station.’’
Meanwhile, Police in Rivers State have arrested some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, who were in a meeting in Rumuolumeni community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the incident started on Sunday night when security operatives stormed a venue in the community where IPOB members were gathered for meeting
Monday 29 May 2017
She started it’ – Katy Perry tells the story behind her ongoing beef with Taylor Swift
During The Late Show Carpool Karaoke on last Monday night, the Katy talked candidly with host James Corden about her ongoing beef with the pop star.
‘There’s a situation,’ she admitted. ‘She started it, and it’s time for her to finish it.’
Katy then explained how she never ‘stole’ backup dancers from Taylor, who hinted in her infamous Rolling Stone interview in 2014 that Katy tried to sabotage her entire tour.
Rather, Katy says she tried to talk to Taylor about it, but Taylor refused to speak with her.
‘I do the right thing any time that it feels like a fumble. It was a full shutdown and then she writes a song about me,’ Katy said, referring to ‘Bad Blood’ from Taylor’s 1989 album. ‘And I’m like, ‘OK, cool, cool, cool. That’s how you want to deal with it? Karma!’
Even though Katy appears to have retaliated with her song ‘Swish Swish,’ which many fans think is a diss track about Taylor, she admitted that she’s ready to wipe her hands clean of the drama and move on.
(VIDEO) New Born Baby Walks Immediately After Birth
A video showing a baby walking a few minutes after being birthed has gone viral.
The 41-second video was posted on Facebook by Arlete Arantes from Brazil on the 26th of May. It's unclear when the video was recorded.
It has been viewed more than 78 million times, has more than 1.5 million shares and times and has collected over 325,000 (mostly incredulous) reactions.
The University of Rochester Medical Center said the "walking" is not so much a miracle but a natural newborn reflex referred to as the "stepping reflex."
It makes the baby appear to take steps or dance when held upright with his or her feet touching a solid surface. It lasts until the baby is about two-months-old and helps babies develop and survive.
This however, hasn't restricted people from joking about the phenomenon.
"Gotta stretch the legs after a 9 month journey," someone wrote on Reddit.
"That baby's name: Usain Bolt," another person joked.
"That kid is going places," someone else quipped.
(VIDEO) Nnamdi Kanu Is Convinced That Biafra Will Be Achieved In Months
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu addressed a
Shabbat Rally in his father’s compound over the weekend.
Kanu who defied one of the conditions of his bail which prohibits him from being in a gathering of more than ten persons, said the enemies of Biafra are in trouble, adding that within the next few months Biafra will be achieved.
“On the 30th of May we shut this place down and after that we call for referendum,” he said, adding “There will be no election in Biafra for ever and ever.”
He said IPOB does not want restructuring or the honouring of the Aburi Accord, but Biafra.
“It’s either Biafra or death,” he said. “I was born to restore Biafra,” he added.
Mercy Aigbe vs Lanre Gentry: Lagos writes Police, demands transfer of case files
The request for the case file, Vanguard gathered shows Government’s resolve not to back down from the case between actress and her husband.
The State Government in a letter written through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP, May 22, indicated its interest in prosecuting the alleged case of assault.
It was learned that aside writing to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigative Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos Mainland Local Government, DPP also copied other relevant agencies, to alert them of its plan.
The State Government argued that the assault contravene sections 171, 243 and 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
It would be recalled that Coordinator of the State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, DSVRT, Mrs. Titilola Vivour- Adeniyi, had during his sensitization programmes argued that Domestic Violence is a crime committed against the State. .
She explained that if anyone is beaten or suffered abused, the State is also being abused, noting, we must begin to renew our mindsets and treat Domestic Violence for what it is; a crime against the State.
Also, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, had during this year’s ministerial briefing said: “The DPP is committed to ensuring that all offenders are brought to book thereby discouraging impunity in our society.
We are also committed to speedy trials, especially so that suspects are not detained for too long awaiting trial. It is our belief that both the victims of a crime and the alleged offenders deserve to have their cases resolved at the earliest possible time,” he added.
Osinbajo Gives Democracy Day Speech
Acting President, Prof, Yemi Osinbajo is currenly giving democracy day to mark the second year anniversary of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration.
Osinbajo is standing in for President Buhari , who is away in the Unite Kingd0m for medical follow- up.
Osinbajo is standing in for President Buhari , who is away in the Unite Kingd0m for medical follow- up.
Be ready to make sacrifice, Osinbajo tells Nigerians
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to stop the blame game and contribute their quota for the greatness of the country. He spoke yesterday at the 2017 Democracy Day interdenominational church service with the theme: The Dry Bones Shall Live Again” Ezekiel 37:11, held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja to mark the nation’s 18 years of democracy.
Drawing from the biblical story of the good Samaritan to illustrate his message, the Acting President said Nigerians must not emulate the politician and cleric in the story that looked the other way when they saw the man that was attacked by thieves and left. Osinbajo urged Nigerians to be like the good Samaritan who took compassion on him, poured oil on his wounds and took him to the hospital.
“When we look on our country, it is not the state that is the story but how the people react when you see the nation that needs to be helped. “While the politician and cleric looked the other way when they saw the man that was half dead, the Good Samaritan had compassion on him, covered the wound with bandage and took him to the hospital.
“Who truly loves the nation, is it the priest that said a prayer and walked past, or the politician that looked and walked past or the Samaritan that took the wounded to the hospital, paid some money and said treat him, on my return I will upset the bill?”
According to the Acting President, “the nation requires those that can make the sacrifices to make it great, they are those whom Jesus spoke about, people that may not be of note but prepared to make the nation great again. Some are doctors, teachers, young graduates.
“There is sacrifice of integrity against corruption. When you speak against corruption, it fights back, so you must be ready to make sacrifice no matter how highly placed or small you are. Teachers must be prepared to teach, doctors prepared to provide health services, no matter what. Make the sacrifices required to make our nation great whether you are a leader or a follower.”
At the event, Osinbajo prayed God to heal President Muhammadu Buhari and bring him back safely. He also prayed for grace on those willing to make sacrifices to make the nation great.
The First scripture reading, Ezekiel 37:1-14, was taken by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, while the second scripture reading, Romans 129-2,1 was taken by Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
In his sermon, the presiding Apostle of the Word Communication Ministries and Founder of Christ Family Assembly Churches Apostle Sunday Popoola, said the service was mainly to thank God for 18 years of unbroken democracy, to reflect on how we have played our role in the polity and to pray and seek the face of God for our glorious future.
The cleric cautioned all those contemplating coup to jettison the thought, saying a military hijack of power would not succeed in the country any more as the people would resist it.
“If you are out there like me, you will know that Nigerians are fed up and are waiting for something to spark. We need to be patient with the present government which has something to offer. Coup cannot work now and will not succeed.”
Popoola said 100 years after amalgamation, the country cannot continue to blame the imperialists, while urging that the 2014 National Conference must be revisited and the different nations that make up Nigeria must decide the future.
Prayers were said for Buhari and Osinbajo. Prayer were also said for peace, security and flourishing development in the country. Also present during the service were the President of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Supo Ayokunle; wife of the Acting President, Dolapo Osinbajo; House Speaker’s wife Gimbia Dogora; Mrs. Nkoyo Onnoghen; Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, members of the legislature, judiciary, the military, clerics, royal fathers and members of the diplomatic corps.
Two American pop stars shamelessly stole Phyno’s song as theirs
As Nigerian songs are popping all over the world, it was only a matter of time before foreigners started to imitate our sound. But we didn’t expect it to be so blatantly done.
On Phyno‘s last album The Playmaker, he featured Mr Eazi and Decarlo on a song called ‘I’m A Fan’. With hits like ‘Fada Fada’ and ‘Pino Pino’, it is not one of the most popular tracks on the album but it’s not a bad song at all. It has a very nice wave that makes it soothing.
That album came out six months ago.
Fast forward to May 2016, American pop singer Pia Mia released a song with struggle R&B star Jeremih. The title? ‘I’m A Fan’.
It sounded like a coincidence so we decided to take a listen. Brothers and sisters, we never esperredit: it’s a glaring ripoff of Phyno’s song!
It’s 2017 and nothing is a secret – especially with Nigerians who practically know everything. It took only a few weeks before the General Pype version of Davido‘s ‘Gbagbe Oshi’ came out and fans were made to understand that it was bought and recorded by Davido. That’s fair.
But these two American stars are not connected to Phyno by any means (at least not that we know of as at now) and the song is not a cover. It’s an official single released by her record label.
What’s more, she’s promoting it seriously.
Send me videos of you guys listening to I’m a Fan ft @Jeremih— Pia Mia (@PiaMia) May 26, 2017
We have reached out to Phyno’s management to find out if there is any type of collaboration between him and Pia Mia. They have not responded to our queries at press time.
Listen here and compare the two songs.
Here’s Phyno’s I’m A Fan that, released in Novemeber 2016.
Here’s Pia Mia’s I’m A Fan, released in May 2017
Jonathan sues for peace in Rivers’, Bayelsa’s squabbles
Despite the unresolved dispute over the ownership of some oil wells between Rivers and Bayelsa states, former President Goodluck Jonathan has sued for their peaceful co-existence.
Jonathan made the call at the weekend during the Rivers State Golden Jubilee celebration when the state honoured 127 distinguished Nigerians who served the state meritoriously in different fields of human endeavour.
The former president, who was a special guest of honour at the occasion, observed that Governor Wike does not discriminate against Bayelsans living in the state. He, therefore, urged the two states to live in harmony.
“I was honoured with the award of Grand Service Star of Rivers State. I thank the governor for this honour. This award has a special place in my heart. This award is coming from a place I called my home. After my secondary school education, the rest of my public service have been in Port Harcourt,” he said.
Jonathan lauded Governor Wike for instituting a 50-year strategic plan to develop Rivers State. Also, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has castigated his predecessor and Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, for rejecting the honour bestowed on him despite indictment from a Judicial Commission of Inquiry.
Wike explained that the state executive council has put machinery in motion to honour and celebrate Rivers people for their exemplary achievements and contributions to the collective interest of the state and the nation.
He pointed out that naturally, assignments of this nature are perhaps some of the most difficult to do without backlash. “Permit me to also address the purported rejection of the award by former governor and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi.
“Now that our constitutional magnanimity in the spirit of jubilee is unappreciated, we think it is in order to amend the law and dare its consequences than for this development to be undermined. This is because for us and as a principle, occupying the state highest office alone isn’t enough reason to warrant state honours. The ability to embark on good governance should be one and most paramount consideration,” he said.
All civilian and military former governors of the state accepted the award except the immediate past governor of the state, Amaechi, who described it as a ‘poisoned chalice’.
Prominent among the awardees were Dr. Jonathan, his wife, Patience Jonathan, first Rivers Military Governor, King Alfred Diete-Spiff, former Governor Peter Odili and former Governor Rufus Ada George, among others.
(PHOTOS) Victims of holiday massacre that left eight dead
A man who went on a shooting rampage after a domestic argument is accused of killing eight people, including his mother-in-law and a sheriff's deputy, at three different residences in Mississippi.
After Willie Corey Godbolt, 35, of Bogue Chitto, was arrested around 7am on Sunday, he toldThe Clarion-Ledger he got into an argument with his estranged wife over their children on Saturday night.
Neighbors called the police, and Godbolt allegedly killed responding deputy William Durr, 36, around 11:30pm along with three women at the home in the 2800 block of Lee Drive in Bogue Chitto. Godbolt's wife fled the scene with her step-father.
Godbolt then made his way to the 1600 block of Coopertown Road, in Brockhaven, about 15 miles away, where the bodies of two juvenile boys were found, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations said.
A man and a woman were found dead at a third crime scene at the 300 block of East Lincoln Road before Godbolt was arrested Sunday morning, more than seven hours after the first shooting broke out.
Godbolt, who faces charges of one count of capital murder and seven counts of first degree murder, told the Clarion-Ledger he 'ran out of bullets' and planned to die by committing 'suicide by cop'.
'I ain't fit to live, not after what I done,' a handcuffed Godbolt told the local newspaper.
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