5 Things To Know Ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool Premiere League Clash

The much anticipated match between English Premier League heavyweights will go down this evening at Anfeild. Below are 5 things you need to know ahead of the match.

1. Team news

Liverpool vs Chelsea kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday evening, 15 minutes later than the rest of the night's Premier League fixtures, so don't let that catch you out.Liverpool
Mane could go straight into the squad after returning from AFCON (Photo: AFP)
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane may get a place on the bench to face Chelsea after flying home from the African Nations Cup following Senegal's exit.

2face Addresses Protest Issue On Facebook Live Today To Stand Up For Better Nigeria

Despite the huge criticisms he's getting, 2face Idibia is not backing down from the planned February 5, 2017 nationwide protest. He has just addressed the issue with his fans on Facebook live a few minutes ago saying the protest will go on as planned. In the 11-minute long video, 2fcae Idibia says,

'I will no longer be quiet. I'm just a musician with a point of view and the ear of my fans. I have dedicated my time and resources to peace building, voter education towards peaceful elections and youth engagement in governance in Nigeria. This march is about demanding that our leaders connect with all the people of Nigeria'.

Watch the video here

Sacked Acting Attorney General of US, Sally Yates, Reacts To Her Sack; ‘I Took An Oath To Defend The Constitution Not To Someone's Personal Likings’

 President of United State, Donald Trump, yesterday fired the acting Attorney General Sally Yates, for ordering the Justice Department not to defend Trump's executive order on the refugee ban. She took to twitter this afternoon to react to her dismissal...

Nollywood Actress, Egor Efiok Blasts Harrysong, ‘You Have Bitten The Fingers That Fed You’

The President of Professional Filmmakers Of Nigeria (PFN), Egor Efiok, has come for Harrysong. She is not happy with the development and has lashed angrily for the singer, who she claimed her bitten the fingers that once fed him.

She wrote Harrysong "I read with shock and disgust , your irresponsible reply to your former record label, Five star, via your new rep and failed journalist, Desmond. You have lost even more respect by hiring this ex convict to write this irresponsible statement on your behalf.

This Desmond "journalist" was jailed for trying to blackmail a bank manager and some

Nollywood stars. This is the sort of company that you left Five Star Record for. Well done.

I do not know what happened between yourself and Kcee and I don't particularly care, as it is normal/okay for friends to quarrel and go their separate ways; same with husbands and wives.

Nigerian Lady, Imelme Umana Emerges As First Black Female President Of The Harvard Law Review

A Nigerian lady Imelme Umana has emerged as the first Black female President of the Harvard Law Review. .

Though it took Harvard 130 years longer than it should have, but it's better late than never. The news of her extraordinary accomplishment deserves a thousand and more applause. It is an awesome Achievement.

Congratulations!!!

Sierra Leone: Secretary General of The Ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) Osman Yansaneh Reveals When The Party Will Hold Convention

The Secretary General of the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) party, Ambassador Osman F. Yansaneh, has reacted to a letter written by one Vandy Konneh asking for the party secretariat to call for a national convention to choose new officers including the flag-bearer for the next general elections.

Konneh himself is eyeing Yansaneh’s seat, and is saying that the convention should be convened ‘as expected or slated in the party 1995 constitution’, which some interpret as one year before the next elections.

In an exclusive telephone interview with The Torchlight, Ambassador Yansaneh said Mr. Konneh was showing that he was not fully au fait with the resolutions taken by the 2013 National Delegates Conference which clearly stated that the next convention will “be held within 12 months of the 2017/2018 General Elections and that all elected officials stay in post until then.”

Photos: Kim Kardashian in Costa Rica for Vacation

The mother of two is on a luxury holiday with her family in Costa Rica. See more photos after the cut....

Blackface Shares Post And Said "Let Us Educate The Illetrate" In Which 2face Was Blasted For Planning A Protest Against President Buhari

Former Plantashun Boiz member Blackface, who has been feuding with his former bandmate, 2face, is apparently not in support of the February 5th protest 2face is heavily involved in. He shared a post written by one Dr Bunmi Awoyemi who lambasted 2face, on his IG page. See the post after the cut.....

US Attorney General Tells Justice Department Not To Defend President Trump's Immigration Order

The US acting attorney general has told the justice department not to defend President Donald Trump's immigration order.

Sally Yates, who was appointed by Mr Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, said she was not "convinced that the executive order is lawful".

"The Department of Justice will not present arguments in defence of the executive order," she said.
Ms Yates is due to be replaced by Mr Trump's nominee, Jeff Sessions.

In a letter to employees published by US media, she noted that the order had been challenged in court in a number of jurisdictions.

"My responsibility is to ensure that the position of the Department of Justice is not only legally defensible, but is informed by our best view of what the law is," she wrote.

"I am responsible for ensuring that the positions we take in court remain consistent with this institution's solemn obligation to always seek justice and stand for what is right."
 shut by security operatives

Sierra Leone: SLPP Flag Bearer, Mada Bio Urge Supporters To Register For The 2018 Election

Sierra Leone main opposition party (SLPP) flag bearer aspirant, Julius Maada Bio, last friday has called on his supporters and Sierra Leoneans to come out in their numbers and register “Pa-O-Pa” for 2018 elections.

As voter registration process will commence in February, run by the Civil Registration Authority, as part of the 2018 electoral process.

During his flag bearer campaign trip to Moyamba on Friday, Bio said they have been cheated in the census data and so this should not be repeated. Therefore, people above 18-years must come out and register. He stated that he has great ideas for the development of the country and this he can achieve if the people register and vote for him, “overwhelmingly”.

Bio maintained that the 2018 elections is for the SLPP and one way this can be achieved is when all the members of the Party come together. He urged other flag bearer aspirants to allow peace in the Party and for them to “subject themselves to the Constitution of the Party”.

Sierra Leone: Chinese Hospital in Jui set to become a training ground for COMAHS Students – Minister of Health

According to the Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Abubakarr Fofanah, The ChinaSierra Leone Friendship Hospital, located at Jui, will become the official teaching hospital of College of Medicine and Allied Health Sierra Leone (COMAHS).

Dr. Abubakarr Fofanah, “Since the establishment of the College of Medicine and Allied Health Science, Sierra Leone has had no formal teaching hospitals for medical students.”

Teaching hospitals are hospitals with a formal affiliation to a medical school like COMAHS, and they provide specialized medical care to patients, as well as clinical education and training for doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

2-Year Visa For Nigerians Has Been Banned By President Trump

Except the Federal Government takes a proactive visa policy review, Nigerians will no longer be issued with American entry visas which have two-year validity following the Executive Order signed on Friday by President Donald Trump, Also, Nigerians who hold dual nationality will be affected if their other passport is from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen — the seven Muslim-majority countries “of concern”.

A lot of attention has been on the temporary visa ban on citizens of the seven Muslim-majority countries, but the impact on Nigerians is far more than previously thought.

Sierra Leone News: Truck Carrying Road Maintenance Machine Blocks Gbere Bridge

This morning, a truck moving road maintenance equipments has blocked the major and narrow bridge that link Freetown to Lunsar, Makeni, Port Loko, Kambia and Kono. For all those travelling to Lunsar, Makeni, Port Loko, or Kambia should be informed that there is no road to those axes today because of the incidence. More Photo after cut.....

President Adama Barrow Removes Islamic From Gambia's Name

The new Gambia President Adama Barrow has removed the ‘Islamic’ title from the country’s name.

According to Aljazeera, the president made this known at his first news conference since returning to take office on Thursday, January 26.

The country was renamed Islamic Republic of The Gambia by former President Yahya Jammeh on 11 December 2015.
As at the time of making the change declaration, Jammeh said it was designed to distance the country further from its colonial past.

Today`s Nigeria Naira Rate Against The Dollar, Pounds And Euro

Today's exchange rate of the Nigerian Naira against the Dollar, Pound and Euro

Miss Universe 2017 Won By Miss France

A dental student from Paris was crowned Miss Universe on Monday, becoming the second Frenchwoman to win the title in the pageant's history and the first champion from Europe in more than a decade.

Iris Mittenaere beat 85 other hopefuls in the finale in the Philippines in the 65th edition of the three-hour show that focused on diversity and empowering women to overcome the struggles of life.

"I was very surprised I won, I feel blessed," said the 24-year-old, whose competition profile had described her goal as advocating for dental and oral hygiene if she won.

Muslims In Dallas Pray In Airport To Protest Donald Trump's Ban Of Seven Muslim Countries From Entering The US

Muslims in the United States on Sunday took to the Dallas Fort Worth airport to protest Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring Muslims from seven countries from entering the United States. The protest was going on normally and then there was a loud call to prayer, following which a group of Muslim men converted the baggage claim area to their prayer ground. 

Some were against this move by the Muslims, pointing out that no Muslim nation will allow Christians or Jews to take over their airport in this way. While a few others felt it was a necessary move as long as it was kept peaceful.

A day before, a similar, less peaceful protest was held to demand the release of detainees who were held in accordance with Trump's executive order. 

Hawa Kamara The First Woman That Represent Sierra Leone In Miss Universe For The First Time In History

The first woman from Sierra Leone to enter the Miss Universe beauty pageant, Hawa Kamara Hawa Kamara has made history. 

Blood diamonds, civil war and then an Ebola crisis have all held the West African nation of 6.1 million people back in recent decades, but Sierra Leone is now experiencing economic growth and ready to show the world it's open for business.

Kamara, who was crowned Miss West Africa in 2013, was born in Kono, famous for its diamond supply, and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital.

Nigeria News: Osinbajo To Become Acting President As Buhari Set For Leave

As President Buhari has written to the Nigerian Senate seeking a ten days leave between 23rd January to 6th February 2017.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will serve as Acting President in Buhari's absence. The President will be spending his 10-day leave in the United Kingdom.

Gambia is Tension Over Yayah Jammeh`s Whereabouts

Gambia is in tension over the whereabouts of the outgoing President, Yahya Jammeh. It could be Yayah Jammeh has gone to prepare for war.

In a last-minute attempt by Mauritanian President, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, to convince Jammeh to give up the presidency, failed on late Wedneday.

There are indications he may have gone into hiding in a bid to escape being further persuaded into conceding defeat after he earlier devised a means of extending his stay, by declaring a 90-day State of Emergency with the backing of the Gambian parliament.

Some foreign observers are of the opinion that the outgoing President, Yahya Jammeh may have stylishly exited the country with his close friend, the Mauritanian leader.

President-elect, Adama Barrow on this morning said the inauguration will hold at the Gambian embassy in Senegal while ECOWAS, the regional bloc, has swung into the tiny West African nation to use military force if necessary to remove the adamant Jammeh.

Linda Ikeji Younger Sister, Laura Marries Kanu Nwankwo's Brother 'Ogbonna'

Laura Ikeji, younger sister of Millionaire blogger Linda Ikeji has married her fiance Ogbonna Kanu, former footballer and younger brother to football legend Kanu Nwankwo. 

Sierra Leone: Chinese Ambassador To Sierra Leone Develops Interest To Boost Tourism Industry

Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Ambassador Wu Peng, has expressed an interest in helping to develop the country’s tourism industry.

He spoke at a scholarship awards ceremony which took place on 17th January, and said that Sierra Leone has beautiful beaches with clean and bright sands. There are nice monument areas. And, the people are lovely and hospitable who are always willing and ready to accommodate others.

UN will today votes on ECOWAS action in Gambia

The Security Council United Nation (UN) will vote today on a draft resolution endorsing the West African bloc ECOWAS in its efforts to ensure a transfer of power in The Gambia, diplomats said.

The Economic Community of West African States has repeatedly called on leader Yahya Jammeh to respect the result of the December 1 election and step down after 22 years in power.

Funny! Shade To ECOWAS For Delaying Jammeh’s Kick Out

A Nigerian tweet this to counter ECOWAS due to their delay to kick out Jammeh out of office. Funny though!

28,000 Security Officers and 900,000 People to Present In Washington For Donald Trump's Inauguration

On Friday, January 20, 2017 Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America.

For the event, the full force of the US domestic security apparatus will be deployed to stand guard with an estimated 900,000 people expected to gather in Washington for the inauguration and related activities.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has said an estimated 28,000 in personnel from the US Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, FBI, US Park Police, US Capitol Police, Coast Guard and local police from Washington and around the nation would be fanned out across the city to provide multiple layers and dimensions of security.

Ticketholders for the inaugural ceremony can enter through six public security checkpoints and a list of over 40 banned items, including everything from firearms and fireworks to backpacks, balloons, drums, whistles and selfie sticks have been banned from the event.

Gambia President Elect Adama Barrow To Be Sworn As President In Senegal

Gambia’s president-elect Adama Barrow will be sworn in at the country’s embassy in Dakar, Senegal, his spokesman told AFP this morning.

“It is going to take place at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, they have changed the venue, at 4:00 pm (1600 GMT),” spokesman Halifa Sallah said.

Organisers had planned a large ceremony in a stadium in The Gambia but were forced to change plans due to the political crisis caused by incumbent Yahya Jammeh’s refusal to step down.

Sierra Leone: Management of Sierra Rutile/ILUKA Set To Dismiss 300 Workers

The new management of Sierra Rutile/ILUKA set to lay down over 300 workers will be laid off as a result of termination of a major contract at Sierra Rutile /ILUKA, reports reaching our source.

Which means that some 300 Sierra Leoneans will add to the already massive number of jobless people in the country, thereby losing their livelihoods.

It was learnt that the contract with Transcend, who are contracted to provide Sierra Rutile with Heavy Mineral Concentrate is said to hang in the balance after the new management decides to abruptly terminate the contract.

Donald Trump Set To Attend Investment Roadshow Event for Nigeria

Donald Trump, who will be fully inaugurated as the 45th US President in the coming days  is reportedly billed to attend an investment roadshow for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector that’s scheduled to hold in the US. In a news report by, The Sun, Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum, Mr Ibe Kachikwu, was credited with this disclosure. 

The minister was said to have explained that the roadshow is being organised as part of efforts to attract investment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Kachikwu while unveiling his goals and those of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources for 2017 in Abuja, said: “We are going to be seeking to attract investments and complete all the MoUs we have in China and India. We are looking to do a roadshow to the UK, we are looking to do a roadshow to the US with President Donald Trump coming in.’’ 

The Petroleum Minister said Nigeria would exploit the relationship built by President Muhammadu Buhari in taking a roadshow to the UK and US. while also assuring the nation of the federal government’s readiness to ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and allocate oil blocks in 2017.

“We are going to accelerate Federal Government’s revenues, look into areas where we could have made more money, so as to support the 2017 budget financing.” Kachikwu said.

NUPENG Kick off 3-day warning strike

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has commenced a 3-day warning strike over failure of some multinational oil companies to address the welfare of their workers as well as continuous job losses in the oil and gas sector.

The Federal Government is billed to have a meeting with the leadership of the union today and the outcome of the meeting will determine if the strike will be continued or be called off.

Barack Obama Shares Emotional Tears While Thanking Wife Michelle During Farewell Speech

During US President, Barrack Obama's farewell speech, he got emotional and wiped a tear from his eye while thanking his wife Michelle, saying "Michelle Lavaughn Robinson, girl of the South Side - for the past 25 years, you have not only been my wife, the mother of my children, you have been my best friend. You took on a job you didn't ask for, and you made it your own with grace, style and good humor."

Flavour and Diamond Platnumz Perform at AFCON 2017 Opening Ceremony

Award winning high-life singer, Flavour ‘N’ abania  and Diamond Platnumz of Tanzania will be performing at the opening ceremony of 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon Saturday, January 14, 2016. with exactly three days to go before the tournament kicks off the pair who had performed at the just concluded Glo-CAF Award 2016 in Abuja, will be thrilling the African football teams and fans at the opening ceremony of AFCON 2017.

After the opening ceremony, the host nation, Gabon will be taking Guinea–Bissau after which Cameroun will also face Burkina Faso at the 40,000 seater friendship stadium in Libreville.

Yahoo set To Change Name, Board If Verizon Deal Gets Done

Yahoo Inc said that it would rename itself Altaba Inc and Chief Executive Officer Marissa Mayer would step down from the board after the closing of its deal with Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N).

Yahoo has a deal to sell its core internet business, which includes its digital advertising, email and media assets, to Verizon for 4.83 billion dollars.

The terms of that deal could be amended – or the transaction may even be called off – after Yahoo last year disclosed two separate data breaches; one involving some 500 million customer accounts and the second involving over a billion.

Verizon executives have said that while they see a strong strategic fit with Yahoo, they are still investigating the data breaches.

Five other Yahoo directors would also resign after the deal closes, Yahoo said in a regulatory filing.

The remaining directors will govern Altaba, a holding company whose primary assets will be a 15 per cent stake in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ( BABA.N) and 35.5 per cent stake in Yahoo Japan.

The new company also named Eric Brandt chairman of the board, effective Jan. 9.

Spanish La Liga: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Sevilla, Battle Out Another Football Season

Barca's position on the Spanish La Liga table dropped after last night's 1-1 draw with Villareal. Real Madrid is on top with 40 points, followed by Sevilla with 36 points.  See more standings after the cut.

Nigerian Lady Reportedly Saves N500,000 (USD1,100) Using Piggy Bank ‘Kolo’ In Less Than A year

A Nigerian lady with small savings box called piggy bank (Kolo) saved N500,000 from February 2016. She reportedly started saving every extra change she had at the end of every day. Sometimes, the amount was N200, sometimes N1000. When the vault was opened at the end of 2016, she was amazed to realise she had saved for herself N489, 500 (Approximately $1,100).

Every regular Nigerian has had to use at some point when growing up, back then it was a norm – and still is – for Parents to insist that their kids make use of this boxes and save every penny they have, in an attempt to inculcate a saving attitude in them. But somewhere along the way while growing up, I’m sure you’ve probably had an opportunity to scoff and rebel at the idea. Well, this Nigerian lady is exemplary and one whom some strict parents will definitely be happy to sing her heroics to their kids.

Story was shared online by a social media user who says you too can achieve same if you do these:

1-    Get your own saving box

2-     Make up your mind everyday to put in something no matter the amount

3-     Then relax and wait for 365days to elapse. You will be amazed at the result.

Former Governor Gbenga Daniel’s Son Explained How He Was Confined To Wheelchair At Five

Adebola Irede Daniel is one of former Ogun State governor; Gbenga Daniel’s children.He recently bagged a Masters with distinction in Mechanical Engineering from the University College London. He is an inspirational speaker.

He posted:

"I was born into a very comfortable home, with both amazing parents and without a disability. However, when I turned 5, I was diagnosed with paraplegia- a rare condition with no medical clarity. 

Photos: Nollywood Actor Seun Sean Jimoh Marries In Grand Style

One of Nollywood handsome actors, Seun Sean Jimoh married his heartthrob; Olatokunbo on January 7, 2017 in Lagos. It was a classy event and he had some actors as groomsmen, including Toyin Aimakhu’s estranged husband, Adeniyi Johnson. Other actors in attendance were Iyabo Ojo, Sunkanmi Omobolanle and a host of others. More Photos after the cut....

Frank Edwards' Facebook Account Close After He Promise To Give Free Copies of Bibles

Frank Edward share the news online about our Facebook closed his account after he announce of sharing Bibles to souls he won.

Nigeria News: Patience Jonathan and Other Ex-First Ladies Spent £32,000 As Landing Fees For Private Jets in London – Aisha Buhari

Concerning the accusation between Wife of  President Buhari, Aisha Buhari with Sahara Reporters, an online news medium which has consistently accused her of abusing official privileges, Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has also continued to make mind-blowing revelations about the inner happening in government.

Mrs. Buhari while trying to wriggle herself out of accusation of undue official privileges allegedly accorded her by the Nigerian High Commission in London in her recent trip on Friday revealed that the State House does not feed her and children. If it does, Mrs Buhari stated that it was only when necessary, stressing that the provision of healthy foods for her children was her personal responsibility despite living in the palatial Presidential Villa with her hubby.

Funke Akindele (Jenifa) Hubby, JJC Skillz Says It Was Love At First Sight With Wife

Singer, producer and video director, AbdulRasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, talks about his career and marriage to popular actress and producer, Funke Akindele-Bello.

As an entertainer, what has marriage changed about you?

It has made me more focused. It has also given me more stability and peace of mind.

You once said that you were wary of any kind of emotional attachment, why did you decide to get married to Funke Akindele?
In life, when you find the right person, nobody needs to tell you to settle down. It is like finding God; you may be a bad boy in the club today, and the next day, you’re in front of the church shouting ‘Halleluyah.’ Nobody can determine when that change will happen, and I’m very happy that it has happened to me.

Yahya Jammeh of Gambia Prepares For War, Hires Mercenaries

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has hired mercenaries in preparation for war as he promised not to step down after losing last month's election. The West African group of nations Ecowas has threatened to oust Mr Jammeh by force if he does not step down when his mandate ends on 18 January.

It was unclear if Mr Jammeh was gathering mercenaries in order to cling on to power or to prevent any attempt to prosecute him for abuses carried out during his long reign, Buzzfeed said.

A former Liberian army commander told Buzzfeed that there were thousands of Liberian former soldiers living in refugee camps who would jump at the chance to earn money by fighting for Mr Jammeh.
However, an attempt by Mr Jammeh to court Senegalese separatists in the southern Casamance region - which borders The Gambia - has been rebuffed, Buzzfeed reported, quoting a Gambian government source.

The report quotes an unnamed Ivory Coast intelligence officer as saying there was a big recruitment of former militants from Ivory Coast and mercenaries from Liberia. 

Culled - Buzzfeed

Arik Air To Take Legal Action Agaisnt Angry Passenger That Molested Its Staff In Lagos

The airline has released a statement condemning the attack on one of its managers by angry passengers at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport two days ago (Read here). In a statement signed by its Communications Manager, Ola Adebanji, the airline said the verbal and physical attack on its staff and the destruction of some of its properties by frustrated passengers, is unacceptable and will be legally addressed.

According to Adebanji, trouble started when the airline’s Lagos-New York flight was rescheduled from Wednesday to Thursday due to the shortage of aviation fuel.

This Is Fun-Era! Son of Taiwan Politician Hires 50 Strippers To Dance At His Dad's Funeral

A Taiwanese man hired 50 strippers to perform during his late father's funeral procession as a final gift for him.

Footage of the procession, recently emerged online, was captured on January 3 in Chiayi County, reports Huanqiu, an affiliation with the People's Daily Online. 

According to the former official's son, his father loved life and so he wanted to ensure he had the best funeral possible. 

The exotic dancers were hired as part of a funeral for 76-year-old Tung Hsiang, a former chairman of the Chiayi County Council.

The man died on December 14 with his funeral held on January 3, according to his son's Facebook page. 

Brazilian Couple Celebrate Their 65 Years Wedding Anniversary With Beautiful Photos

Brazilian couple, Mr Zeca and Dona Ivanira have become an online sensation after their photo-shoot for their 65th wedding anniversary went viral. See more photos after the cut.

Kuchi Kuchi Crooner Jodie Confirms Marriage Crash Rumours on Twitter...

Kuchi Kuchi Singer Jodie got married in October 2015 to actor David Nnaji and they have a son together. Jodie had been evasive on the status of her Union and had stopped wearing her wedding ring sparking off rumours finally went on her social media handle and posted stuff to confirm it on Twitter.

Sierra Leone News: President Koroma Finally Speak About 2018 Elections

As the country political weather is about to change, President Ernest Koroma has given the green light signal for the commencement of country’s electoral process, as the politicians are get set to battle for the first position of the country as the political weather is about to change.

Koroma, in his new year message, told Sierra Leoneans (amidst rumors that the he intend defer the elections to 2020) that there’ll soon be the commencement of country’s national electoral contest.

“Fellow Sierra Leoneans, soon, our national electoral processes will begin,” he self-righteously but confidently said. Furthered: “there will be several aspirants seeking political office, and that debates will go on and tensions may rise, but Sierra Leoneans should put the interest of the nation first.”

 “We therefore owe it to ourselves and to our future generations to stay together, to work together and to build this our beloved nation together,” he maintained.

Nigeria News: Lagos State House of Assembly Approve Death Penalty For Kidnappers

Yesterday, The Lagos State House of Assembly approve death penalty for kidnapers as it passed the Anti-kidnapping Bill into law.

Tagged “A bill for a law to provide for the prohibition of the act of kidnapping and for other connected purposes”, it will become law after Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s assent.

The bill prescribes death sentence for kidnappers whose victims died in their custody. Kidnappers whose victims did not die in their custody will get life jail.
It was passed following the adoption of a report presented by Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Petitions, Human Rights and Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) Mrs Adefunmilayo Tejuosho.

John Mikel Obi Joins Chinese Super League, Tianjin TEDA and Writes Open Letter To His Chelsea Family

John Mikel Obi has become the latest ex-Premier League star to move to the Chinese Super League after his transfer to Tianjin TEDA was confirmed on social media.

A picture was shared on Chinese website Webo of former Chelsea midfielder Mikel shaking hands with a Tianjin club official and holding the club's shirt.

Mikel, who had been frozen out of Chelsea's first team this season with N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, Nathaniel Chalobah and Cesc Fabregas ahead in the pecking roder, will reportedly earn £140,000 a week.

Nicki Minaj Confirms Break Up With Meek Mill on Twitter

Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj have broken up. After weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship, Minaj took to Twitter to reveal that she is a single woman.

This morning (January 5) Nicki tweeted, “To confirm, yes I am single. Focusing on my work & looking forward to sharing it with you guys really soon. Have a blessed New Year. Love u.”

The speculation began after the Barbie posted the following caption on her Instagram page: “Thank God u blew it. Thank God I dodged the bullet. I’m so over u. Baby good lookin out. #BestThingUNeverHad thank u for this epic gift @sincerearmani.”

About a week after Nicki’s post, the Philly rapper uploaded a picture of a woman wearing red lingerie with her back arched on Instagram, furthering more rumors that the two had broken up.

Now it clear that the rappers’ relationship is officially over, and Nicki is entering 2017 back on the market and ready to produce more music.

Nigeria News: 10,000 Youths Set To Benefit From Central Bank Anchor Borrowers Scheme In Ogun Stat

About 10,000 youths and other small scale farmers are set to benefit from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme, in Ogun state.
The State Coordinator and Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture, Mr Tosin Ademuyiwa, disclosed this in Abeokuta, the state capital, at the flag-off of the programme.

He explained that the programme was aimed at creating employment for youths and boosting agricultural production for food security in the State.
It would give financial support to youths and other small scale farmers to boost cassava, rice and maize production.

Sierra Leone: SLPP Suspend 8 and Expel 4 Some of It Senior Executive Members

On Wednesday, 4th January 2017 the Sierra Leone main opposition party, Sierra Leone People`s Party (SLPP)`s Chairman Sumanneh  Kapen and Senior executives expel 4 and suspend 8 of its most senior executive members and replace them immediately. 

1.Dr. Prince Harding replaced by Joseph Maada Kpulun

2.Abass Bundu 

3.Lawrence Lahai Leema replaced by Imran Sillah 

4. Am. Alie Badara Kamara(sec. Gen.) replaced by Mohamed M. Massaquoi.

 SUSPENDED

1. HON. Edward Suluku - South

2. Manso Dumbuya , West 

3.Hon.Philip Tondoneh_East 

4 Alhaji Kanja Sesay 

5.Kanji Daramy 

6.Augustine Kallon
7. Rex Bonapha 

8.Alimamy H. Bangura. Just a high point NEC resolutions.