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Friday 29 July 2016

Why I Won’t Seek Vengeance Against Killers Of Abuja Preacher - RCCG's Adeboye

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed why he will not seek vengeance against killers of Abuja preacher, Deaconess Eunice Olawale Elisha.

Forty-two-year old Mrs Elisha was hacked to death by hoodlums on June 9 at Gbazango-West area of Kubwa, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory while preaching early in the morning.
She was an assistant pastor at the RCCG, Divine Touch parish, Old NEPA road, Phase 4, Kubwa, before she was slashed in the neck and stabbed in the stomach by suspected religious fanatics.
Adeboye, fondly called Daddy G.O by his admirers, said contrary to calls by eminent Nigerians that he should seek vengeance against killers of the evangelist, he would not do so.

The Manchester United midfielder has called time on his international career after 120 appearances and a World Cup win. The move comes after limited first team opportunities at Euro 2016.

Bastian Schweinsteiger has confirmed that he will no longer be available for selection for the German national team.

In a statement released on his official Twitter account on Friday, the former Bayern Munich star said that he has asked German national team coach Joachim Löw to no longer consider him for his team in future competitions.

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright has commended Nigerians in the Diaspora for their positive roles in enhancing the image of the country.

In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Special Assistant on Media to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Arkwright gave the commendation during a courtesy call on Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora in Abuja.

Stephen Keshi Junior, son of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, took to his IG page yesterday to express his disappointment at the Federal government's unfulfilled promises to honor his father at his father's funeral rites which kicked off in Benin city Edo state yesterday July 28th. He wrote:

"I sat in front of the federal government on national television a few weeks ago and they promised they would honor pops the way he deserves. They said that he has done too much for the country for them not to. They made us change dates to fit the federal governments schedule. But they didn't do as promised, we aren't mad, nor sad, just disappointed, they should be ashamed of themselves.

Indonesia executed four convicted drug offenders by firing squad early Friday, the country's deputy attorney general said.

Noor Rachmad told reporters outside the Nusakambangan prison in central Java that authorities have not decided when 10 other prisoners are set to be executed.

"It was not a pleasant thing to do but it was to implement the law," he told reporters.

"The executions are... aimed at stopping drug crimes."

Two Nigerians, one Senegalese and one Indonesian man were executed, the attorney general's office confirmed. Petitions to review their cases had been denied.

One of the Nigerians was Humphrey Jefferson Ejike, who was unjustly killed, according to his legal team.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have thrown Nigeria's 4×400m women relay team out from next month's Olympic Games In Brazil.

This disqualification is as a result of one of the team players, Tosin Adeloye’s positive drugs test at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Super Grand Prix/Warri Relays in Warri, Delta State on July 24, 2015.

Adeloye was a member of the Nigerian quartet that finished fourth in Beijing August last year at the IAAF World Championships. She ran the third leg in the semi-finals where the team ran 3:23.27 seconds, the second fastest time in Nigeria’s all-time record.

Thursday 28 July 2016

Nigeria: Senate Committee Concludes Screening of Ambassadorial Nominees

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs will has concluded the screening of 47 ambassadorial nominees sent to the upper chamber last month by President Muhammadu Buhari. The committee screened 19 nominees wednesday in addition to the 15 it earlier screened on Tuesday, thus bringing the number of those screened so far to 34. Thirteen more nominees has been screened today, Thursday.

As the committee Chairman, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, in her remarks at the end of yesterday’s exercise, assured the nominees that the committee would bring the exercise to a close today.
However, the committee took cognizance of the woeful performance of some of the nominees screened on Tuesday and hence, relaxed the intensity of questions it asked those screened yesterday with a view to saving them from public embarrassment.

Economic Counselor to Sierra Leone from China Mr Shen Xiaokai has said the country’s economy is still fragile and need economic assistance to revamp it and make the people live a better life.
He made these comments during an interview with Awoko to celebrate the 45 years of China-Sierra Leone bilateral relations.
He said Sierra Leone needs economic assistance to improve the country’s economy and its infrastructural development.

“Because of the fragility of the economy, China has decided to continue to support the country through aid and concessional loans so that the country can achieve more success. Since the relationship started in 1971, we have built stadiums, the military HQ, the Jui hospital, schools and in agriculture.”
He said the Minister of Sports has met with him and they are going to repair the Siaka Stevens stadium that was last done 10 years ago. He said the stadium was one of the first projects China did in Sierra Leone and they will not relent but will continue to help in whatever they can.

The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) is on a five days plenary to work on the final report of the ‘to be’ constitution of Sierra Leone.

The closed door session which commenced on yesterday, Wednesday 27th, comprises of the eighty member committee who will analyse the reports that have been presented by the various subcommittees in order to produce the final report.
The Chairman of the committee, Justice Edmund Cowan, speaking in a Telephone interview with Awoko on Wednesday 27th, said the final report that will come from the plenary will be presented to the government.

The reality star has spoken out on Twitter at claims she looked too thin as she stepped out at her grandmother's birthday this week in a black jumpsuit.

The fitness fanatic, who has struggled with her weight over the years, admitted she would have to "remember the day" she was now being criticised for being too small after years of being called the "fat sister".

She wrote: "I need to remember the date today!! Never would I have ever thought I would be in the media for being "too skinny". What on earth?!?!

"First I'm too fat and now I'm too skinny. I love this game!!

Photos From The One Year Memorial Service Of Late Ooni Of Ife, Oba Sijuwade

Its exactly a year today that the immediate past Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade passed on at a UK hospital.

The current Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II and his wife Olori joined other dignitaries including Gen Dipo Diya, wife of former Vice President Titi Abubakar, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Osun state deputy governor Grace Titilayo Laoye-Tomori, former Oyo state governor Adebayo Alao-Akala and others attended his first year memorial service which held at the St Paul's Church Ayegbaju in Ile Ife. More photos after the cut...

D'banj shared the photo and called 2face his mentor..

The Funeral rites of former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has commenced with a a requiem mass currently holding at the St Paul's Catholic Church in Benin City, Edo state. His children, family members, Football enthusiasts and others are attending the mass. More photos the cut...

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has dropped out of the list of top 100 richest people in the world. This is largely due to the devaluation of the Naira. Dangote who owns the second largest sugar-refinery in the world, remains richer than American billionaires, Donald Trump, and Oprah Winfrey who ranks as the second richest black woman in the world.

Dangote is now worth $11.1 billion, while Trump and Oprah are estimated at $4.5 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively.

The devaluation of the Naira against the dollar from about 198 to about 300, has eroded about a quarter of Dangote’s wealth as he continues to invest heavily in Nigeria. At the launch of the new foreign exchange regime on June 23rd, Dangote fell from number 46 on the world billionaire list to 71 and has continued to drop as the Naira continues to crash.

The late indigenous rapper, Dagrin died 6 years ago but today, he is still remembered. His brother, Teeblaq visited his graveside with friends, label mate and his CEO, to pay their respect. Watch Video after cut....

The final burial rites for the late Stephen Keshi begin today in Benin City, Edo state where a requiem mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church has been scheduled to commence from 9:00am.

This will be followed by Lying in state at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City by 11:00am, while a novelty match by All Stars will also take place at the same venue.

His remains will depart Benin City for Asaba, Delta State this afternoon. On arrival, there will be lying in state ceremony at the Indoor Hall of Stephen Keshi Stadium, Nnebisi road, Asaba, from 3:15pm, while a service of songs/ vigil mass will hold at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah in Oshimili North LGA, by 6:00pm.

The Union Bank of Nigeria Plc on Tuesday donated N30 million to the Nigeria Olympic Committee to support the nation’s participation in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Donating the money, Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaiden, the Head, Corporate Communications of Union Bank, said that the money was for both the athletes and NOC.

Ekezie-Ekaiden said that N25 million was for the athletes and N5 million for the NOC’s logistics for the Games.

In similar fashion, the captain of Team Nigeria for Rio Olympics, John Obi Mikel has donated $30,000 to the team.

The 29-year-old Super Eagles veteran, who has been selected as one of the overage players in the Under-23 football squad, has been named captain of the Nigeria team for the Rio Olympics.

A member of the team said: “Mikel has donated $30,000 to the team. You know we have not received money since we left Nigeria.”

President Buhari Shuts 9 Foreign Embassies [SEE LIST]

President Muhamamdu Buhari-led federal government has approved the closure of nine foreign missions and their conversion to non-residency representation or concurrent accreditation, DailyTrust gathered.

It was gathered that the new development is part of measures to reduce the cost of running Nigeria’s foreign representations in line with the economic situation.
The affected missions are those whose absence portend no serious bilateral or diplomatic effect sources told DailyTrust.

We suspected something was wrong when Iyanya started promoting his new music without Ubi Franklin doing anything about it. On a good day, Ubi who they both co-own MMMG record, usually is the first to promote whatever Iyanya is releasing. And tonight, Iyanya broke the news, they no longer work together. The announcement after the cut...

Awww...this is so good. Paul Okoye just shared these photos of himself and his twin brother Peter on his IG page. Peter apologised publicly about his behaviour recently blaming it on emotional trauma and saying P-Square alongside their manager Jude are back for good. Since then fans have been waiting for a public response from his other half....now we have it! Continue...

Nigeria: Chairman of Channels Media Group John Momoh Elected As BON Chairman

The Chairman of Channels Media Group, Mr. John Momoh has been elected as the Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON)

At the annual delegate conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr. Momoh beat his opponent by pulling 51 votes against his opponent, Abbas Dalhatu from Freedom Radio, Kano who scored 12 votes.

This is the first time a private television media owner would be holding this position.

Driving Requirements For Tourists And Visitors In Nigeria

There are some rules you need to stick to as a foreigner if you want to have an uncomplicated driving experience in Nigeria. Whether as a tourist, diplomat or just a visitor, you need to equip yourself with the following information on the requirements for driving in Nigeria before you do:

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Tunde Fowler, has disclosed that 70% of the N500 billion generated in the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, in June, was generated from non-oil sectors, while only 30% came from the oil sector. Fowler said this at a meeting with the Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday July 25th;

"Of the sum, 70 per cent came from non-oil sources while only 30 per cent came from oil sources. It was the first time in 2016 that the Federal Government shared over N500bn among the three tiers of government during the FAAC meeting. We are proud of the development and we tell ourselves that this is the time to fund the budget of the Federal Government from non-oil sources"he said.

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says there is no alternative to the Buhari-led government as it is on the right track. Lai Mohammed said this while speaking at a meeting with members of staff of the Nigerian Embassy in Madrid, Spain.

“I believe that we are on the right track, there will be some pains, but there is no alternative to what we are doing’’he said

According to Lai Mohammed, the present administration has fulfilled its campaign promises. He said prior to when President Buhari assumed office, 14 of the 20 Local Government Areas of Borno, four in Adamawa and three in Yobe were under the sovereign authority of Boko Haram but that efforts of the present government with its global partners have helped to deal decisively with Boko Haram members.

Talented Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede and actor Olakunle Abounce Fawole, son of late Nollywood actress Bukky Ajayi have sparked off relationship rumors and their fans can’t stop talking about it.

The rumor began when Abounce posted a video of him and Yvonne Jegede coming from a party and the Nollywood actress told herself she was looking fat. In order not to make her feel bad, he decided to caption the video saying: “You don’t look fat, you look beautiful luv.” She saw the post and replied saying: “Me love rasta” more tweet.

Newly signed Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has revealed why he decided to join the Old Lady despite interest from the likes of Arsenal.

Higuain sealed a £75million move from Napoli to Juventus on Tuesday and former Real Madrid has set his sights on winning the Champions League with his new club. The Argentinian’s plane landed in Turin on Wednesday morning, and he was welcomed by a crowd of about 200 Bianconeri fans.

“I’m glad to be here and ready to start this new adventure,” he said, according to TuttoJuve.com. “All I’m thinking about is training well and starting off at my best.” “I hope to win the Champions League,” he also said, as reported by CalcioNews24.com. “I’m looking forward to playing with Paulo Dybala.”

The Argentine striker will compete with the likes of Dybala, Mario Mandzukic and Simeone Zaza in the Biocenieri’s two man attack. Juventus got to the final of the 2015 Champions League where they were defeated 3 – 1 by Barcelona.

Nigeria: Senate Continues Screening of Ambassadorial Nominees

The Senate committee on foreign affairs has continued screening of 47 ambassadorial nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

This was disclosed by our correspondent in the National Assembly. These nominees are presently being screened at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Present at the screening are Monsurat Summonu, the chairman Senate committee on Foreign Affairs, Shehu Sanni, representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President, Eyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South senatorial district among others.

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly told the governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to go ahead to impeach the deputy Senate president Ike Ekweremadu.

The Punch reports that the shareholders and state governors resolved to do all within their powers to ensure that Ekweremadu is removed. This was the outcome of the two-hour meeting the governors had with countr’’s president and other stakeholders in the Aso Rock presidential villa on July 26, Tuesday.

Nigerian investors have urged African governments to remove visa restrictions as a way of attracting theirinvestments and promoting Intra-African trade.

The business leaders made the proposition at an investment forum to boost investments by African entrepreneurs in the Island nation of Seychelles.

TVC News Sumner Sambo reports that prominent Nigerian businessmen with companies spread across several African countries are being courted here at an investment summit in Seychelles.

Many of these business tycoons share their experiences on how they have navigated the tough investment climate in Africa.

Congolese musician Koffi Olomide has been arrested, charged with assault & battery and detained in prison for kicking one of his female dancers at Nairobi Airport. Freeze reacted to the story today, describing Koffi as a scapegoat for a crime "many men are guilty of. He wrote,

"Although I sympathize with Koffi Olomide and his family as he begins his 1 year jail term, (this has not been confirmed) for assaulting a dancer, I feel the need to draw attention to the consequences of violence towards women.
It's a pity that Koffi Olomide has become a scapegoat for a crime many men are guilty of, however, such a high profile case would help enlighten the male public on the negative aftermath of such an action, and possibly serve as a deterrent for future offenders.

Perpetrators of violence against men too should seize this opportunity to realize that the end result of violence is never pleasant. ~FRZ"

Serena Williams Shows Hot Bod In Sports Bra Campaign

We love that body!

Amber Rose Cuddles Ex, In New Photo

Remember she said she wants more babies with him and she can never stop loving him? Well she is showing it....

PDP Zones Chairmanship Position To The South

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Zoning Committee, yesterday in Abuja, released the zoning arrangements of the 21 available positions between the North and the South.

The report was presented by Gov. Dave Umahi, who headed the Zoning Committee, to the party National Caretaker Committee, led by Ahmed Makarfi.

The positions zoned to the North are: Deputy National Chairman 2, National Secretary, National Financial Secretary, National Publicity Secretary, National Auditor and National Woman Leader.

The first year Remembrance of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, the 50th Ooni of Ife, has been fixed to hold this week. The two-day event will kick off on Thursday, 28 July, 2016, with a Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Ayegbaju, Ife. This will then be followed by a grand reception at the Castle of Mercy, Ede Road, Ile-Ife.

The following day, Friday. 29 July, a Colloquium, titled, “The Life and Times of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, The 50th Ooni of Ife, will be hosted by The Institute of Cultural Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, at Oduduwa Hall, OAU. Another reception will follow at Motel Royal, KM 4, Ede Road, Ile-Ife.

It will be recalled that Oba Sijuwade joined his ancestors, last year on the evening of that fateful Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at around 7pm. He was aged 85.

The Oba passed on at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, United Kingdom (U.K), where he was being treated, after he was flown out of the country.

Monday 25 July 2016

Photos: Senate President, Bukola Saraki Receives FIFA Pres. Gianni Infantino

The President of football’s world governing body (FIFA) - Mr Gianni Infantino and the Secretary General, Fatma Samoura arrived on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria for a two day working visit. They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl Airport by NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and others.

The Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has left the London club to join Nigeria’s Olympic team at their training camp in Atlanta Georgia, United States of America. The Nigeria senior team captain took to his official Instagram page (@John_mikel_obi) to make the announcement. Mikel posted a picture of a training session with Chelsea with the caption: “First part of Chelsea preseason done. Off to Atlanta to join the Nigeria team for the Olympics 2016.”

FIFA President, Infantino Pays Two Working Days Visit To Nigeria

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has arrived in Nigeria on a two-day working visit.

Infantino flew into Abuja, Sunday evening accompanied by FIFA secretary general, Fatma Samoura.

He was received by Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick with 17 FA presidents from across Africa also present.

Infantino will pay a courtesy call to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.

He is expected to attend a youth football final at the Abuja National Stadium same day, before he departs the country.

She Was Slaughtered Because Of Evangelism

Better than a song.....

While we were asleep, she was on the streets like she always has done for over 10yrs preaching, evangelising, and reaching out to souls. She was killed in cold blood, murdered on the same street she walked on for souls, she was sliced like she wasn't human but I don't see anyone marching for her sake. Only a few are putting up posts about this soldier who died for the kingdom.
You want something to like or share or make trend? Here is a worthy one. Deaconess EUNICE my Street Heroine.

Most great movies are defined, maybe, propelled, more like, by the trifecta of tropes, stereotypes and archetypes. These three continue to recur and define three of the movies made by Kunle Afolayan, from Figurine to October 1^st and now The CEO.

The other English language movie from his oeuvre, ‘Phone Swap’, even though evincing elements of the trifecta, is eliminated from consideration because it is a comedy.

Kunle Afolayan, son of Ade Love, has produced 5 feature length movies in the space of 10 years.

Four years earlier, in an interview with this writer, Mr Afolayan had scoffed at the use of the term, new Nollywood, which now seems ironic because he has become the poster boy of that new Nollywood, a term that encapsulates what Nollywood should aspire to; big budget features with international collaborations and superior technical quality.

To return now to the trifecta; Mr Afolayan’s recent movie, The CEO, rides the trope of Reality TV to deliver a masterful movie. The premise is simple and familiar to every cable TV subscriber.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, in a lecture he delivered yesterday at the investiture of Mr. Dele Ojogbede as President of Rotary Club, Ikoyi in Lagos, said, it is illegal for former governors, who have been placed on life pension in their states, to also earn salaries in the National Assembly. He also said that lawmakers should not be paid their full salaries and allowances if they don't sit for the mandatory 181 days before going on a seven-month recess.
Falana counselled the Federal Government on what to do with those undermining the anti-corruption war.
In regards to former governors in the Senate, Falana said:

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) says it is currently in talks with the Federal government. The group made this known in a statement it released yesterday July 24th. The statement in part reads;

Actor John Njamah over the weekend got married to his Cameroonian girlfriend, Angwi. His sister, Empress Njamah shared photos from his wedding. Congrats to them. More photos after the cut...

Cristiano Ronaldo currently on holiday in Las Vegas, Nevada paid a visit to UFC champion Conor McGregor's gym on Sunday as the fighter prepares to beat Nate Diaz next month.

Posting on Instagram, the Real Madrid superstar wrote 'Great to see you bro', while another picture of Ronaldo was later shared by McGregor's coach John Kavanagh.

Olympic team coach Samson Siasia and his assistant were robbed of valuable possessions in the Olympic team's hotel car park in Atlanta, Georgia but he kept it secret in order not to distract his team and make them lose concentration ahead of the Rio Olympics according to a report by top Nigerian sports magazine, Sporting Life.

According to the report by the magazine published today, a close friend of the Bayelsa born coach revealed how Siasia's credit cards and money were stolen, his car damaged and his phones and phones of his assistant stolen by Burglars on Tuesday last week at the team's training camp hotel car park and how Siasia still kept it to himself because he wants total focus from his players.

An airline pilot has come up with an idea he says will make traveling easier. It helps you affix your luggage to your butt and drag it around like a tail. He said he got the idea the gadget while waiting for a flight, saying the gadget makes those long airport walks much more comfortable

“I’ve walked 2-3 miles demonstrating my product around Miami Airport,” Lian writes. “If I wasn’t hungry, I could have walked more.”

It comes with a few caveats though. It works best with a belt so if you're wearing a dress, you can't use one. But does this make sense? Would you drag your luggage around like this at an airport?

'Kanye Asked Taylor For Permission In Song But Didn't Ask Me Before Using Naked Wax Image Of Me In Video?'- Amber Rose Asks

Amber Rose says her ex, Kanye West should have contacted her to seek permission before using a naked wax figure of her in his controversial video 'famous' just the same way he called Taylor Swift to ask for her permission before recording the song.

Jay Jay Okocha's Son Is All Grown (Photo)

Jay Jay Okocha is pictured right with his son at a football field in Turkey. Okocha and his son were in Turkey for the Samuel Eto'o charity football match which was later postponed due to a failed military coup in Turkey.

Koffi Olomide was caught on camera assaulting one of his dancers after landing in Nairobi, Kenya today. The 60-year-old Congolese soukous singer and dancer, accompanied by his wife and a group of dancers, landed at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport to a rousing reception by a group of Kenyan fans waiting to receive him.

TOLUCCI - WAJOBA (OFFICIAL VIDEO) FT LCBEATZ, PROVABS, SOLA SHITTU, NOL...

Photo of the day!

The president and his vice pictured sharing a laugh. This was taken yesterday at the Formal Handing over of RIO 2016 Olympic Games delegation which held at the state house Abuja.

MEET The New Mr World, He Is Rohit Khandelwal Of India

A new Mr World has been crowned and he is 26-year old Rohit Khandelwal of India. He was crowned last night at the Mr World competition which took place at Southport, UK.

Rohit is also an actor/TV personality.

Puerto Rico came 2nd, while Mexico came 3rd. Big congrats to India.

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