Saturday 4 February 2017

Wizkid’s Reply To Fan Who Said He Didn’t Write All Of Drake’s One Dance Song Is Amazing

Wizkid is a talented singer, songwriter and performer. Earlier today, he shared a photo of the award he won for his contribution to Drake’s ‘One Dance’ after denying it.

Hours later, a twitter user insinuated that Wizkid didn’t write the whole song…In return, Wizkid replied with a hint of sarcasm..

See below:



source:http://stargist.com/nigerian_celebrity/wizkid-replies-twitter-fan-over-ascap-award-wizkid-wins-ascap-award-wizkid-and-twitter-fan/

Ann Coulter Eminem Is Publicity Whoring and Using ME to Do It!

Ann Coulter clapped back at Eminem for trashing her on a new Big Sean track, and while her verbal beatdown doesn't have a beat ... it's got plenty of bite.

6 Realities Of Life When Your Mom Is A Working Prostitute



In movies, prostitutes are either walking tragedies -- invariably addicted to drugs and doomed to a life of crime and sadness -- or used as comedic relief -- pure fodder for a series of wacky misunderstandings. In reality, of course, neither is accurate. We exist, all of us, on a complicated spectrum somewhere between Oscar Bait and Rob Schneider bit. So we spoke to "Felicia," whose mother worked at a New Zealand brothel when Felicia was a teenager, and she told us ...
1. The Kids Will Find Out Eventually

Talking to your children about sex is tricky enough without bringing economics into it. So for Felicia's mom, it was a "cross that bridge when we get to it" situation. "I didn't know about her job until I worked it out in year 10 [14-15 years old]," she says. "Until then, I had been told that she worked in a casino, which I couldn't tell anyone about because they would disapprove. Oh, the irony."

But when Felicia finally pulled up to that bridge, her mother wasn't quite ready for the traffic. "I overheard phone calls with her boyfriend and they were talking about work, and she would say things that, to me, didn't fit with that job," she says. "Just subtle things that I can't even remember now, but it was enough for me to subconsciously doubt."

Felicia was stuck with that mystery for a while, because "Hey Mom, I was just wondering if you have sex with people for money" isn't exactly cool dinner table talk.

But one night, "they were talking about a client that had been a bit creepy," she says. "I thought it was weird that she would call people 'clients' if they were just at her table in the casino, and when talking about other clients, she seemed to know them better than a croupier would, and that's when it kind of clicked ... After she got off the phone, I went to her room and just asked her outright if she worked as a prostitute. Subtlety was not my strong point back then."

Thankfully, her mom wasn't caught completely off-guard: "Apparently, she had been planning on telling me for a while, as she thought I was old enough to know."


2. The Work Bleeds Over Into Home Life
It's very weird to have your mother sexting on her work phone while you are sitting right next to her in the car," Felicia says, "even if (at least, on her end) it is all fake and just a way to get the guy to book her. Mum often used her phone in the car as a GPS and stuff, so it would always sit on a stand by the windscreen. This meant that when a text came through, it would ring and show it on the screen so that she could read it. Because it was right there, I would often automatically look at it when it went off and would see the beginning of the texts being sent to her before I looked away." Hopefully there was a quart of brain bleach in the trunk, next to the ice scraper and single inexplicable dirty towel.
Wherever Felicia's mother went, her occupation went with her. "We had to take precautions, like not going to certain cafes that were her clients regular spots," she says. "She worked in a neighboring town, so when we went there to shop or something, we didn't actively avoid places or wear disguises or something, but it was a worry that we would meet someone, or that someone would find out who she was in real life (as she used a fake name, obviously, at work) and try to blackmail her."

It wasn't a paranoid delusion; that happened once. "When my year 13 ball came around, we were both worried that some of the fathers of my classmates would be her clients, as she worked in the same town as my school and I went to school with people who had a lot of money and so could afford that kind of service. Thankfully, Mum did not recognize any of my [fellow] students' fathers -- but she did recognize the security guard, and he recognized her. Thankfully, he didn't say anything, but there was some awkward eye contact before he waved us in. After we had gotten inside, I asked her why he acted weird, and she told me that he was a client."

In case you thought your school dances were embarrassing.


3. Meeting Your Mom's Co-Workers Is Even Weirder Than Usual

Sex work is legal in New Zealand, which meant Felicia's mom and her family never had to worry about her getting arrested, but it also meant she had a legitimate workplace. That had its upsides and downsides. Take Your Daughter to Work Day was generally ignored, but "I spent a bit of time, actually, in brothels," Felicia says. "Sometimes Mum would have to [stop] in on the way home from school to pick things up, and I would go with her."

Felicia took an anthropological view of the experience. "Coincidentally, this was my first time seeing any sort of sex toy. They were displayed in cabinets in the reception area." She also got to know some of her mother's co-workers, which "was kinda awkward, as they were all just dressed in corsets, but they were all really nice."

Thanks to some life events that left them living in their car for about a week, Felicia even showered at the brothel a few times. Yes, New Zealand brothels have showers. "This is probably one of the weirdest and most awkward experiences of my life," Felicia says about it. "Apart from the obvious things of, you know, being in a brothel at all, there was also porn playing (my first experience of such a thing), so I had to stand in the room with my mother and try to ignore it while we took turns showering. My mother, being the cool person she is, said that it was fine if I wanted to watch it while I waited. This did not make it any less awkward."


4. It Can Mess You Up In The Head

"I felt incredibly guilty, and still do, about what she was doing," Felicia says, which at first sounds a bit repressed. But it's understandable when you realize why her mom was doing the work in the first place. "I was bullied badly at my primary school, to the point where going to the local high school was not an option for me if I wanted to stay mentally well," Felicia says. That meant private school, and since Felicia's mother also had a mental illness, which doesn't always go well with high-paying professional careers, "she ended up working as a sex worker."

Try living with that over your head. "I severely overworked myself and put a lot of pressure on myself to get good grades, despite how busy I was," Felicia says. "I felt that I had to make the most of the opportunity to go to such a good school, and so involved myself in a large number of extracurricular activities. In my final year of high school, I was involved in five clubs, I took six subjects when the regular was five, and I also had extra half-hour lessons in drum, piano, voice, and drama during my lunch hours throughout the week. I was also a prefect, school librarian, and involved in the school production and stage challenge ... The earliest I would ever get home would be 6 p.m. (although often when I had rehearsals for productions, I would not get back till either 11 or 12, and then I was up at 6 a.m. the next day to get to school). This was before I had begun working on homework or assignments for at least two hours a night ... I felt that if I didn't do these things, then I would be wasting the opportunity and the sacrifices that my mother was making."

That self-imposed pressure took a huge toll: "[I] felt that the only thing that I could spend less time on was sleep or eating time, so that's what I did." As anyone who's ever gone to work hungover could've told you, this had some downsides. "I did get sick at one point continuously for two months during mock [practice] exams, as I was really tired and refused to take time off."

"I really don't know how I managed not to have a breakdown," she says, and she still has a hard time shaking those habits. "I am still a perfectionist to this day in almost everything I do." That's probably not exactly how you expected the child of a sex worker to be screwed up in the head, but there you go. Parental issues are beautifully infinite in their variety.


5. The Parent/Child Relationship Gets ... Complicated
"At the age of 16, I was largely in charge of my mother's safety," Felicia says. "She used to work out of hotels as well as brothels, so I had a separate phone that she would text the numbers of her clients to, so that if her other contact didn't get a message saying that she was safe after meeting him, then they would call me."

Whereas most teenagers stay out late while their parents watch the clock, the situation was flipped for Felicia. It's just as well; she had a lot of homework to do.

"I also used to spend some time in the hotels that she worked in," Felicia says. "She would get a room with two beds, and I would stay in the other one, and when she had a client, I would have to go and wait in the car until they were done." Walking into, overhearing, or otherwise knowing your parents are having sex somewhere is every teenager's nightmare, and it was a regular reality for Felicia.

It did make me uncomfortable being in the hotels, but it started to become normal very quickly," she says. "I never had an argument about mum's job even if I wanted to, as I knew that what she did was hard on her and I didn't want to put any more pressure on, especially since it was mostly for me that she was doing it. I just internalized any anger I may have had, as she needed someone to be supportive."

"On the positive side, my mother and I are very comfortable talking about sex or anything, should I want to," Felicia notes. She's extremely good at finding silver linings.


6. It's Hard To Engage In Pop Culture
Think about how often you've heard people throw around jokes about dead hookers. Now imagine hearing that as a teenager who's just found out Mom is one (uh, one of the latter, not the former).
Yes, my friends have made derogatory jokes or comments about sex workers," Felicia says. "I never really confronted them, and would instead just kinda go quiet and disengage from the conversation ... At times, I would challenge their assumptions, like if they were saying that all sex workers were drug addicts or were somehow immoral because of their jobs."

It's all but impossible for Felicia to sit down and take in a stupid rom-com without being reminded of what the world thinks of her mother. "The job is either treated as a joke or the worst thing in the world," she says. "If a prostitute is ever a main character, like in Pretty Women, then it is always in spite of their job. They are able to rise above their occupation to still be a good person, as if the job automatically defines someone as immoral and a bad person. Crime shows are also a minefield, as all detective shows, from CSI to Bones, have multiple episodes where a prostitute is killed, and everyone is shocked as she was 'such a nice girl,' as if her job changes that fact." To be fair to the crime shows, she says, "the prevalence of prostitutes as murder victims may just be art imitating life, rather than an easy target for an interesting story."

"I don't think many people would really notice how often they are mentioned in passing in everyday life," Felicia says. But she does, because to this day, "it can leave me feeling off and uncomfortable for the next few hours."

Even a group outing to see Deadpool turned out to be a shitty time: "Basically, the love interest of the main character is a prostitute, and although she is not treated too badly because of it, there were a few slightly disparaging comments made ... Although it's a good movie, I can't bring myself to rewatch it." Quite possibly the saddest part of this entire story.
source:http://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-2427-the-realities-life-when-your-mom-working-prostitute.html
























I’m a professor of politics, says Fayose


Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state, has referred to himself as an “authority” in politics, based on his years of active participation in Nigerian politics.

Speaking in an interview with PUNCH, the governor said he owes no apologies for his actions and decisions because they are always in good faith.

Jose Mourinho urges Man United to leave 'comfort zone' and 'play to win'


Jose Mourinho is working to instil a winning mentality he feels some at Manchester United have being lacking.

Last season's FA Cup was the only major trophy United could muster in the three underwhelming campaigns that followed Sir Alex Ferguson's success-laden reign.

Trump slams judge's halt of travel ban

President Donald Trump on Saturday morning took to Twitter to blast a federal judge's decision to halt his immigration order nationwide.
"The opinion of this so-called judge, which essentially takes law-enforcement away from our country, is ridiculous and will be overturned!" he tweeted.
Federal Judge James Robart, a George W. Bush appointee who presides in Washington state, temporarily stopped the order on Friday night.
US Customs and Border Protection then alerted airlines the US government would quickly begin reinstating visas that were previously canceled, and CBP advised airlines that refugees that are in possession of US visas will be admitted as well, an airline executive said.
Trump sent out a series of tweets lamenting the ruling that halted enforcement.
"When a country is no longer able to say who can, and who cannot, come in & out, especially for reasons of safety &.security - big trouble!" he tweeted.
A chaotic Friday night set up the nation for a second straight weekend of widespread uncertainty over the controversial ban, this time with the administration on defense.
The White House first called the order "outrageous" and then dropped that word minutes later in a second statement.
soccer:http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/03/politics/federal-judge-temporarily-halts-trump-travel-ban-nationwide-ag-says/index.html

DSS operatives pick up James Ibori on arrival in Nigeria


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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly picked up former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, who arrived back in Nigeria in the early hours of Saturday.

Presidency: We’re absolutely not against anyone who wants to protest

Presidency: We’re absolutely not against anyone who wants to protest

The Nigerian Presidency has said it will not stop anyone from protesting and airing their grievances as long it is done in a lawful manner.

Laolu Akande, senior special assistant (media & publicity) to the vice president, said the government was fully aware of the right of Nigerians to have freedom of assembly.

Friday 3 February 2017

2 Things Women Want Most (You Won't Believe They Don't Have)




1. Women Want To Be Believed About Rape And Sexual Assault

Believe rape victims" is a fraught phrase, but what I mean is that when a woman first claims she has been raped, we should give her the same credibility as a typical car theft victim.

Trump Administration Announces New Sanctions on Iran


PHOTO: People step on a US flag and an Israeli flag at a shrine on Ashura in the north of Tehran Oct. 24, 2015.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced new sanctions on Iran, one day after President Donald Trump tweeted that the country has been put "on notice" for testing a missile.

COSTA AGREES SUMMER CHINA MOVE Diego Costa


Chelsea striker Diego Costa has reached a €30 million per-year agreement to join the Chinese Super League in the summer transfer window, Cadena Ser reports.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo 2016's highest-paid sportsman - Forbes

Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world's highest-earning athlete for the first time, becoming only the second individual from a team sport to lead the Forbes rankings since they began in 1990.

Kudirat Abiola’s murder: Al-Mustapha vows to release secret letter

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha

The former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Almustapha (rtd) has revealed that he has a letter in his possession that will assist the Supreme Court Judges in the case against him by the Lagos State government.

Tuface Idibia announces dress code for nationwide protest

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All seem to be set for the planned nationwide protest by popular music icon, Tuface Idibia.

This is just as the award winning singer has now announced the dress code for the protest.

Economists, industrialists blast FG over food prices task force



Prominent Nigerians including renowned economists, elder statesman and industrialist yesterday slammed the Federal Government for raising a task force on food prices.

However, others backed the government over the proposed hike on Value Added Tax (VAT) on luxury items.

Trump: I’ll destroy that law which barred the church from politics

Trump: I’ll destroy that law which barred the church from politics

President Donald Trump, who was strongly backed by Evangelical Christian voters, has promised to “totally destroy” a 1954 US law barring churches from politics.

Trump promised to equally put an end to the ban on other religious institutions from political activity, if they wanted to keep tax-exempt status.

Minister: It’s only in Nigeria that doctors abandon patients because of strike

Minister: It’s only in Nigeria that doctors abandon patients because of strike

Ehanire Osagie, minister of state for health, believes doctors should not be going on strike, as there are other ways to address grievances.

According to SUN, Osagie said this during the commissioning of electronic medical records/e-payment and solar power installations to mark health week 2017 organized by the federal medical center, Keffi.

Video: A Woman Being Flogged By A Man In A Police Station

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The video of a woman getting her buttocks flogged by a man is currently trending and has gotten a lot

BREAKING: N1.1bn fraud: Court grants ex-FCT Minister’s son, Shamsudeen Bala N100m bail


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Son of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Bala Mohammed Bala, Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, has been granted a N100m bail by an Abuja Federal High Court.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned Shamsudeen on a 15-count of N1.1bn money laundering offence.

Study: Women with high blood pressure at greater risk of colon cancer

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Women with normal weight who have high blood sugar, low levels of good cholesterol, and high blood pressure may be at greater risk of colon cancer.

Colon cancer, otherwise known colorectal cancer, starts in the colon or rectum, a part of the large intestine.

Louvre knife attack: Soldier shoots assailant near Paris museum


Police officers take position outside the Louvre museum in Parison Friday

A soldier on duty near the Louvre museum in the French capital, Paris, opened fire on a man who attempted to attack him with a machete on Friday.
The man had rushed towards a group of soldiers and guards in the Carrousel du Louvre, the

Thursday 2 February 2017

Dangote struggles to remain in TOP-100 richest in the world

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Some of the wealthiest people in the world got a little less rich over the last year due to drop in oil prices, falling curencies and ailing economy.

One of them is Nigerian cement tycoon, Aliko Dangote. He has dropped to 95 on Forbes list of the world’s billionaires.

I am not aware of claims that a Nigeria professor found HIV/AIDS cure - Minister of health

I am not aware of claims that a Nigeria Professor found HIV/AIDS cure - Minister of health


The minister of health has denied having any knowledge that a Nigerian Professor has found the cure for HIV/AIDS

- The vice chancellor of Michael Okpara University made this claim that a professor of the University have created a drug that can cure the disease

Following a claim by the vice chancellor of Michael Okpara university of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, that a professor of the university, one Professor Maduike Ezeibe, has found a cure for HIV/AIDS, the Nigeria minister for Health has denied having any knowledge of such breakthrough.

Ezeibe, who is a professor of Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Virology, said that the drug was produced with Aluminum Silicate and Magnesium Silicate (Synthetic Aluminum-Magnesium Silicate).

According to Punch, Health Minister Adewole, in a text message sent through the Director Media & Public Relations at the Ministry of Health, Mrs. Boade Akinola, wrote: “I’m not aware of his claims.


“There are standard ways of disseminating such information.

“The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, in conjunction with the College of Medicine University of Ibadan, has been mandated to verify two claims of cure for HIV in Nigeria.

“We shall make our findings public when ready.”

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Health, Dr. Ehanire Osagie has advised Nigerian doctors to stop going and abandoning patients who could lose their lives on sick beds.

Osagie said there are better approaches the doctors can use to show discontent over government or work situation but going on strike is not the best of options.
source:https://www.naij.com/1086137-i-aware-claims-a-nigeria-professor-hivaids-cure-minister-health.html

[CELEBRITY BIO] Lateef Adedimeji’s Biography


Yoruba actor, Lateef Adedimeji who is well known in the Yoruba movie industry for the ease in which tears gush out of his eyes in movies is from Ogun State and a Mass Communication graduate.

Stargist.com presents you with a biography on Lateef Adedimeji.

Early Life

He was born on Feb, 1 and the fourth born in a family of six. Lateef studied Mass Communication in Olabisi Onabanjo University. He was born in Oshodi but grew up in Jakande estate in Isolo where he attended primary and secondary school.

I’m sorry for everything I said, Harrysong begs Kcee

Harrysong has apologised to Kcee | TheCable.ng


Harrysong, singer and songwriter, has apologised to collaborator Kcee for saying “he knows nothing about music.”

The singer said this in a video released on social media by Planet TV where he also offered apologies to Five Star music.

“I want to say thank you to my friends and family. Thank you to my Five Star family and I want to say I’m sorry especially to Kcee, to my Five Star family,” the Reggae Blues singer said.

BREAKING: Senate may probe Osinbajo’s official residence with alleged N250m gatehouse


Nigerian senate has hinted that it could kick-off a probe into alleged corrupt activities in the construction of the residence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

This hint was dropped, on Thursday, by chairman of the Senate Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Dino Melaye.

Mourinho urges journalists to 'tell the truth' over his treatment by refs


Jose Mourinho urged journalists to "tell the truth" in an emotional news conference, saying the "rules for me are different" regarding his treatment from officials -- in a clear reference to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

The United manager's outburst came when he was asked if Hull's Oumar Niasse should have been sent off by referee Mike Jones in his side's 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The former Everton striker had appeared to stamp on United midfielder Michael Carrick and later foul defender Daley Blind.

DEATH OF RAP CULTURE IN NIGERIA


I have listened to a lot of people talk about the death of hip-hop in Nigeria and how South African artists have taken over hip-hop in Africa. Well sit back and read this little piece.

I will blame the Media, Dj's, Bloggers, OAPs and fans for this. An average DJ will tell you that "if you want me to jam your song on radio and clubs go do dance track", An OAP once told me I need to do a dance track if I wanna blow up in the industry, The bloggers will tell you that if your track no be Afro Beat (Pop) their site won't get traffic that only few people do download hip-hop song and the once that killed it most are the fans. AM SORRY BUT IT'S THE TRUTH. An average fan in Nigeria want a dance track. Gone are those days when you see Nigerians rapping along to rap songs while playing on radio. Also the media (Radio stations) have also help to contribute to the death of hip-hop in Nigeria. An average radio station will play 20 circular song before playing 1/2 Naija hip-hop. Most of them have now abolished their hip-hop shows and replace it with Afro beat show (Rhythm Top 7 at 7 is an example).

Liverpool boss Klopp 'lucky' to avoid action over fourth official clash



LIVERPOOL -- Jurgen Klopp has admitted he was "lucky" to escape disciplinary action following his outburst at the fourth official during Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

The Reds boss appeared to yell in the face of Neil Swarbrick after Diego Costa's penalty kick was saved and said he told the referee's assistant: "Nobody can beat us," with Swarbrick later telling Klopp: "I like your passion."

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard announces retirement




Frank Lampard has announced the end of his 21-year playing career.

The former England and Chelsea midfielder last played for New York City FC and left the Major League Soccer franchise at the end of last year.

After coming through the youth ranks at boyhood club West Ham United, Lampard moved to Chelsea in 2001 for £11 million. During his 13 years at Stamford Bridge, he won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the 2011-12 Champions League.

Nigerians Blast Lagos Police For Vowing To Stop 2face-Led Nationwide Protest

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The decision of the Lagos State Police Command who spoke through the Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni to stop the proposed Nationwide Protest fixed for February 6 has obviously not gone down well with Nigerians who see it as a limitation on their right to protest.
The protest which would be led by 2face Idibia against the backdrop of the economic woes the country is battling has massive support from Nigerians.

Trump had heated exchange with Australian PM, talked 'tough hombres' with Mexican leader


President Donald Trump's roller coaster ride toward diplomacy continued late Wednesday night with a tweet calling an Obama-era agreement with Australia to accept refugees a "dumb deal."
During the US President's call with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Saturday, Trump objected to an agreement over the US receiving refugees, sources told CNN. All this a day after a call with Mexico's President, where a transcript showed Trump complaining about Mexico's "handling" of "tough hombres."
Australia is an ally of the United States, with the two countries joining three other English-speaking countries in an intelligence sharing arrangement known as the "Five Eyes."

AKANDE OBESERE STANDS WITH 2BABA'S FEB 6, PROTEST



The fuji musician Abbas, Akande Obesere aka Omorapala was the guest artist on a television programme Entertainment Splash on TVC.

Forcing us to remove our hijabs before writing exams is an abuse – Muslim women protest

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A group of Muslim women under the auspices of Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative has claimed that their rights were being infringed upon by as they are being forced to remove hijabs before writing examinations.

The group lamented that most women in hijabs had been denied jobs and other opportunities in the country, despite their qualifications.

The Coordinator of the group, Hajia Mutiat Orolu-Balogun, on Wednesday said their constitutional rights were being violated by the government and private agencies.

Lieutenant Colonel unjustly dismissed by Nigerian Army dies while awaiting justice

President Muhammadu Buhari

One of the officers controversially dismissed by the Nigerian Army for alleged partisanship in the 2015 general elections is dead.

Ojebo Baba-Ochankpa died while waiting for justice after he and other affected officers petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari.

Why we are delaying Justice Onnoghen’s confirmation – Presidency


The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, Okoi Okono Obla, has advised Nigerians against reading ethnic and religious meanings to the delayed confirmation of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen.

He made the remark while reacting to the controversy generated over the non-confirmation of Onnoghen as the substantive CJN.

Adeboye Worst leadership is found in Church

Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer, Worldwide of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Wednesday declared that the worst set of leaders are in the church.

Adeboye made the declaration during the Third Annual Birthday Public Lecture organised by the church to commemorate his 75th birthday in Ikeja, Lagos State.
The clergyman maintained that the problem of corruption in the country was traceable to lack of contentment and greed.
Represented by his wife, Folu Adeboye, the clergyman expressed sadness at the lack of true leadership in the society.
Calling for a return to cultural values, Adeboye said, “Leadership is at the core of our problem in this nation. Some people sit in their room and comment on newspaper articles, but have you removed the log in your eyes?
“If there is anywhere leadership should be recommended, it should be from the church. But it is unfortunate that the worst leadership is from the church.
“We should go and check ourselves. Are we in true leadership or we are in falsehood? Because this has been the groaning of my heart for many years and I pray about it fervently.
“I challenge the leaders in this church that what the Bible says about elders, I have not seen it. But things are changing and I want us to be part of that change.
“The problem of corruption which we have in this nation would not have been there if everybody is contented with what he or she has. But people love to do more than they have.
“They want to show off to their children, and the children also when they get to school or are with their colleagues, are not satisfied because they were not brought up to be satisfied.”

FG increases VAT on champagne and other luxury items


Kemi Adeosun announced this at the Presidential Villa after a council meeting chaired by the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo.
The Federal Government review of the National Tax policy will see an increase on the Value Added Tax on luxury items like champagne and some luxury items.

The review of the tax policy was announced by the minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun at the Presidential Villa after a council meeting which was chaired by the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo.

SOON TO BE MOTHER OF TWINS BEYONCE MAY CANCEL HER COACHELLA PERFORMANCE

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Beyonce is not saying whether she'll perform at Coachella, and we've now learned she did NOT tell festival organizers she was pregnant when they announced she was headlining.

Goldenvoice -- a subsidiary of AEG Live which produces the event -- did not learn Beyonce was expecting twins until they saw it Wednesday on TMZ ... seriously.

SOON TO BE MOTHER OF TWINS BEYONCE MAY CANCEL HER COACHELLA PERFORMANCE

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Beyonce is not saying whether she'll perform at Coachella, and we've now learned she did NOT tell festival organizers she was pregnant when they announced she was headlining.

Goldenvoice -- a subsidiary of AEG Live which produces the event -- did not learn Beyonce was expecting twins until they saw it Wednesday on TMZ ... seriously.

Wednesday 1 February 2017

Ibori now to decide when to return home - Kinsmen


Kinsmen to former governor of Delta state, James Onanefe Ibori, are putting finishing touches to preparation for his return from the United Kingdom

- All legal encumbrances have been removed by a London court, thereby clearing way for his return to his father land

- Ighoyota Amori and Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe confirmed authoritatively that the stage is set and it is now left for Ibori to decide personally on when to leave the UK

Call it what you want, Trump blasts protesters over travel ban

Call it whatever you like, Trump blasts protesters

In an early morning tweet, President Donald Trump said he does not care what people call his recent order restricting people from seven Muslim countries from entering the US.

The president made this tweet following the worldwide condemnation that followed his recent order.

Trump in his tweet said: "Everybody is arguing whether or not it is a BAN. Call it what you want, it is about keeping bad people (with bad intentions) out of country!' he said in a Wednesday morning tweet."


Trump's tweet about the protests
source:naij.com

Nigeria secures $1.5 billion Chinese loan for Lagos-Ibadan rail

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The Federal Government has secured $1.5 billion (about N450 billion) counterpart funding from China for the Lagos-Ibadan rail project set to commence in March.

The Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, made the disclosure on Wednesday when he appeared before the Gbenga Ashafa-led Senate committee on land transport to give report of his ministry’s 2016 budget and defend the proposal for 2017.

BREAKING: Gunmen kill 2 foreigners, 5 others in Adamawa

BREAKING: Gunmen kill 2 foreigners, 5 others in Adamawa

Report from Adamawa state is that unknown assailants have killed two white men who are believed to be contractors and five other officials of the state’s Ministry of Land and Survey

According to Daily Post, the seven were killed in a village in Toungo local government area of Adamawa state while on official assignment.

One of the victims was identified as Zakaria, a Director of the Adamawa State Ministry of Land and Survey.

EU, Mexico to Speed up Trade Talks Amid Trump Fallout


The European Union said Wednesday that it will speed up talks with Mexico on a new trade agreement amid signals from U.S. President Donald Trump that he intends to renegotiate major international trade pacts including one with Mexico.

EU and Mexico trade chiefs have agreed to hold negotiations on April 3-7 and June 26-29. They will also meet between rounds to push for further progress.

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom and Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said in a statement that "we are witnessing the worrying rise of protectionism around the world. Side by side, as like-minded partners, we must now stand up for the idea of global, open cooperation."

‘Why I Am Not Married At Almost 50’ – Blakky Reveals As He Adds A Year

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Popular ‘90s dancehall/reggae singer, Blakky whose real name is Nya Edward Inyang came into the limelight in 1990 soon after he released his debut album, ‘“About Tyme’, one with songs like ‘Rosie’ that were hit tracks and presently still rock the air waves.

He adds a year today and in an interview with LIB, he revealed that he has no children, stated the reason why he is still unmarried and his thoughts regarding the present Nigerian music industry.

Gifty May Just Be The Most Controversial Big Brother Naija Housemate

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Big brother Naija housemate, Gifty who was yesterday, January,30, 2017 revealed to be married has been reported to have absconded five months after.
According to a message sent to Facebook relationship counselor and blogger Innocent Tino, Big Brother Naija House mate Gifty is no longer married as she absconded 5 months after marriage.
According to the source, she left a note for her husband and he hasn’t seen her and doesn’t know of her where about since then.  She also allegedly dated singer Flavour briefly.

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“STILL ON BBN GIFTY.
When a womans ambition to get to the top is through men .
Reliable sources I got has told me that the marriage of Gifty to her ex husband only lasted for 5months . And she moved to lagos .
She married the Nollywood producer because she wanted a role and to be famous . That achieved , she moved on without telling the man goodbye or divorce and till date , the guy is still crying .
Then in lagos, she didn’t become popular with the film she acted so she looked for musicians to climb on .
She briefly dated flavour. She is now dating K24 who shared her semi nude picture sometime ago .
She is a sucker for fame and now BBN has offered her that opportunity. The reason she frollick with every male in that house is just to manipulate them as she has always done . She is the master when it comes to using men .
I bet she will win this show or go very far. That lady has her eyes on the price .”


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Jurgen Klopp says Chelsea 'warrior' Diego Costa 'not the nicest guy'



Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he and Diego Costa could "never be friends'' if they'd played against one another, after another controversial game by the Chelsea striker.

The Spain international won a penalty, subsequently saved by Simon Mignolet, slightly theatrically and generally antagonised those at Anfield throughout Tuesday's 1-1 draw. It was the type of performance which has seen him criticised in the past for going to ground easily.

However, Costa also caused Liverpool enough problems for Klopp to acknowledge his qualities.

Matic: Chelsea out to set record straight against Arsenal

Matic: Chelsea out to set record straight against Arsenal

The Serbian midfielder is confident Antonio Conte's side are ready for the weekend visit of their London rivals

Matic: Chelsea out to set record straight against Arsenal

Matic: Chelsea out to set record straight against Arsenal

The Serbian midfielder is confident Antonio Conte's side are ready for the weekend visit of their London rivals

This Photo Of A Saudi Prince Who Bought Flight Tickets For His 80 Hawks Is Trending



A photo has emerged online of 80 birds of prey sitting in a plane after they were bought tickets by a Saudi prince.

The bizarre image shows the hooded animals dotted around the cabin among passengers, each bird seemingly tied securely down to the seats.

Reekado Banks’ Girlfriend Is Drop Dead Gorgeous

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Reekado Banks whose real name is Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon is a Nigerian recording artist, singer and songwriter currently signed to Mavin Records.

Professor Who Blasted 2face For His Proposed Nationwide Protest Apologizes

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The Professor who blasted 2face Idibia for his proposed nationwide protest has apologised for his action and added that his passion for the country took the best of him.

Professor Akindele Adetoye wrote on Facebook that he condemned the protest out of the love he has for the nation and admitted that he was very harsh in his criticism.


source:http://www.nigerianmonitor.com/category/trendingng/

After paying N150 billion, Nigerian govt still to payN660 billion to fuel importers – Official

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The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, on Wednesday said Federal Government had assured of full settlement of all debts owed on importation of petroleum products.

The Executive Secretary of MOMAN, Obafemi Olawore, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Wednesday that the government had demonstrated positive disposition to defray the N660 billion owed to oil marketers.

Mr. Olawore said that government and MOMAN officials had been holding meetings on how to reconcile the debt figure to enable payment to be made, adding that solution was in sight.

Kunle Afoloyan Is Dapper On The Cover Of Guardian Life Magazine

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Top Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan covered the latest issue of The Guardian Life Magazine where Kunle talked passionately about his love for culture, which is evident in most of his work, particularly October 1st.

EkitiGate: SaharaReporters floors former Minister Obanikoro in New York Court

Former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro

The Supreme Court of the state of New York has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, against SaharaReporters and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore.

Mr. Obanikoro, a former senator, and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, alleged that Mr. Sowore and his media group committed libel by implicating him in the Ekiti State election rigging scandal and by allegedly reporting that he “killed many people in Lagos.”

The former minister argued in court that the reporting by Mr. Sowore and his website harmed his reputation in both Nigeria and the United States.

The former senator sued Mr. Sowore in New York, where the headquarters of SaharaReporters is located.

SSS says man accused of laundering billions for Alison-Madueke working for Buhari govt

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A man the State Security Service said was working for the interest of the Nigerian government was actually a money laundering suspect named in the mismanagement of about $118 million public funds, an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shown.

In its controversial report to the Senate last year, the SSS said Stanley Lawson, a former Group Executive Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and an ally of ex-petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was, “in actual fact, working in the interest of the Federal Government.”

The report was signed by Folashade Bello on behalf of the Director-General of the SSS, Lawal Daura, and addressed to Senate President Bukola Saraki on October 3, 2016.

Pharrell Williams, wife welcome triplets

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Pharrell Williams and his wife, model Helen Lasichanh, have welcomed triplets into their family.

“Pharrell, Helen, and Rocket Williams have welcomed triplets. The family is happy and healthy,” the Happy singer’s rep said in a statement.

The representative didn’t say where or when the babies were born or their genders. The babies names are yet to be announced.

Prime-time Justice: Trump puts on a flawless show


Neil Gorsuch: Scalia's true heir?

For once, the ultimate showman gave Republicans exactly what they bargained for.
President Donald Trump, turning the ornate East Room of the White House into the centerpiece of a well-orchestrated television production, made good on his promise and handed his party a solid conservative nominee for the Supreme Court.
"I am a man of my word, I will do as I say," Trump said Tuesday night, savoring the drama of the moment as he unveiled Judge Neil Gorsuch as his pick to succeed the late conservative icon Antonin Scalia on the nation's highest court.
Trump materialized at 8:02 pm ET in the cross hall of the White House and took a stately stroll to his podium along a red carpet under a glistening chandelier before summoning the full theatrical power of his office for the first time.
In the same room where so many of his predecessors delivered historic pronouncements to the American people, Trump introduced the nation to the man who, at 49, could spend decades on the court, and help shape his own presidential legacy.

CLOSE-UP: Suleman, the fiery preacher who ‘rejected a private jet gift

CLOSE-UP: Suleman, the fiery preacher who ‘rejected a private jet gift’

If there is any Nigerian pastor who has dominated news headlines in 2017, it is Johnson Suleman, founder and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide. Suleman became a topical issue after the video where he revealed that he had ordered his security aides to kill any herdsman found around his church premises, went viral.

The controversial comment attracted criticisms, but he stood his ground, saying he had a right to defend himself. Suleman said he had it on good authority that some people were plotting to assassinate him.

Our govt is too expensive, 2face laments




Afro-Pop artist 2Face called on his fans Tuesday to march next week against the government and its handling of the country’s economic crisis. In a video on his Facebook account, which racked up more than 21,000 views after just an hour, the singer urged his compatriots to stand up in a “peaceful and articulate manner”. “The need for urgent solutions to the challenges facing Nigerians has become very clear,” 2Face, whose real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia, said in the video. “Things are not getting better for the majority, we are still where we are, poor and desperate. I will no longer be quiet.”

It’s unusual in Nigeria for a celebrity to take such a vocal political position. But when 2Face floated the idea of a protest earlier this month the idea quickly gained traction in a country frustrated by a galloping inflation rate and sluggish growth. The march is planned on Monday, February 6 at the National Stadium in the economic capital, Lagos. “It’s crazy, we didn’t have a clue this would happen,” Efe Omorogbe, 2Face’s manager, told AFP. “It was very spontaneous, we didn’t plan it.” Celebrities including music heavyweight Davido have backed 2Face’s call for action in a radical departure from their usual pop lyrics about luxury cars, champagne and pretty girls. Social networks are often used in Africa to launch protests. In Nigeria, 16 million people connected to Facebook each month, according to the social network.
source:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/02/govt-expensive-2face-laments/

BREAKING: 83 Nigerian deportees from Britain arrive Lagos


Eighty-three persons deported from Britain arrive the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos as early as 4am.

The National Emergency Management Agency and other security personnel were on hand to receive the deported persons

Details soon…

source:sunnews

Nigerian woman denied US entry delivers quadruplets in UK — but unable to pay £500,000 bill

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A Nigerian woman who wasn’t allowed into the United States is indebted to the United Kingdom’s national health services for more than £500,000 following her delivery of quadruplets.

The woman identified only as Priscilla said she intended to give birth in Chicago after her doctor said Nigerian hospitals do not have the “facilities to cater for the children.”

But Priscilla was not allowed into the United States as she couldn’t provide proof that she was able to pay for her medical care.

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Liverpool-Chelsea rivalry was 'hatred for 90 minutes' - Steven Gerrard


Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has told BT Sport he recalls his previous encounters with Chelsea as "hatred for 90 minutes."

Liverpool welcome Antonio Conte's Premier League leaders to Anfield on Tuesday night, hoping to record just their second win of 2017.

See What A Kenyan Woman Did To A Photo Of Her Cheating Husband To Warn Ladies He Is Married

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In an attempt to embarrass her husband, a Kenyan lady, Wanjiru Kamami has decided to put a photo of her cheating husband on a national newspaper.

The woman who is obviously tired of her husband did it to warn young ladies about his marital status.