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- United States: We are deeply concerned of Sowore’s Rearrest.
- Nigerian legend Fela Kuti, honoured by Anthony Joshua as he enters boxing ring in Saudi Arabia
- President Buhari reacts to passing on of Reinhard Bonnke
- Russian spy ship entering Panama Canal blocked
- Kim Oprah speaks on relationship with Omashola
- Pope Francis Compares Trump to King Herod
- Segregation of men and women in restaurants stopped by Saudi Arabia
- Snatcha of Rooftop MCs Loses his Wife Abimbola
- Cardi B dances to her remix of Davido’s “Fall”
- Tope Alabi and her second daughter, Deborah twining in new photo
- Timi Dakolo is Throwing it Back this Thursday with this Cute Family Photo
- Kizz Daniel says he graduated with a CGPA of 4.37 from FUTA
- Ubi Franklin, Iyanya & Tekno are Making Music Together Again
- Bobrisky in tears as another cross dresser Jay Boogie takes over from him
- Nigerian comedian, MC Jollof supports Andy Ruiz against Anthony Joshua
- Dencia replies troll for dragging her into Tacha-Angela Okorie brouhaha
- Davido welcomes Cardi B as she arrives Nigeria
- Between Banky W and his heartrob Adesua Etomi
- M.I Abaga – Olamide is the Artiste of the Decade
- Simi & a fan exchange words over alleged re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore
| United States: We are deeply concerned of Sowore’s Rearrest. Posted: 08 Dec 2019 05:15 PM PST
The Government of the United States of America, has said it is deeply concerned that the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, who is also the convener of #RevolutionNow, has been rearrested by the Department of State Services,(DSS).The US State Department, in a tweet; said respect for rule of law, judicial independence, political and media freedom, and due process were key tenets of democracy."We are deeply concerned that #Sowore has been re-detained in #Nigeria, shortly after a court ordered he be released on bail. Respect for rule of law, judicial independence, political and media freedom, and due process are key tenets of #democracy," the tweet read.
DSS operatives had stormed an Abuja court to arrest Sowore on Friday. The pandemonium caused by the presence of the operatives in the courtroom disrupted proceedings of an unrelated case forcing the judge to adjourn abruptly. The operatives later picked up Sowore outside the courtroom, This Day reports.However, the DSS has denied that any of its personnel was involved in the pandemonium in the courtroom during an attempt to arrest Sowore that was caught on camera.The State Department tweet is coming on the heels of reactions by two US Senators on Saturday condemning the rearrest of Sowore after he had been released on bail by the court. US Senator Bob Mendez had at a press conference warned of consequences for US-Nigeria relations, while his colleague, Senator Cory Booker, condemned the act as "appalling". Source #Sowore #DSS #USDepartmentofState  | ||||||
| Nigerian legend Fela Kuti, honoured by Anthony Joshua as he enters boxing ring in Saudi Arabia Posted: 08 Dec 2019 04:44 PM PST
Anthony Joshua regained his boxing world titles on Saturday night by beating Andy Ruiz Jr in Riyadh. He is, once again, the heavyweight champion of the world.And before the 30-year-old clinched the title he won the hearts of fans, particularly those in Nigeria, by choosing to walk into the ring to a song by Fela Kuti.The boxer strutted up toward the fight accompanied by the distinctive beat of Kuti's tune Water No Get Enemy – a classy choice.Joshua's mother Yeta is Nigerian, while his father is of both Nigerian and Irish ancestry. Earlier this year, the boxer told Pulse FM that he is "massively into Nigerian culture".Considering Kuti's unmatched status as a musical legend in Nigeria, it's safe to say Joshua would have listened to plenty of the musician in his family home: "Growing up in my househould was like Nigeria when you come home, it's the culture and food. My parents, lived there and grew up there, so they know the culture."The 1975 track Water No Get Enemy is sung in a mixture of Yoruba and pidgin English. After a hypnotic instrumental start, Kuti sings about water's metaphorical and actual power and importance. It refers to how water is so essential to people's lives that no one can take issue with it: it's a more subtly philosophical song than many of his direct rally cries, but it is still very much a revolution song. The message is, be essential and life-affirming to the bulk of people, and you will prevail.
Kuti, who was born in 1938 and died aged 58 in 1997 (more than one million people attended his funeral), was a pioneer of the Afrobeat genre. He was also a human rights activist, and a political giant to the people of Nigeria throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He spoke out against the corruption of government officials, and was frank about the dire consequences colonialism had for African people. His criticism of the regime meant he made many enemies: he was arrested more than 200 times. Today he's remembered as a brave voice, a cultural legend and a musical pioneer. The National spoke to Kuti's son Seun last year, who is also a musician, and he dismissed the question he's often asked about in regard to living in his father's shadow: "My dad didn't leave a shadow, but instead a light. It is his light that is still pointing the way forward and helping us navigate these turbulent times." Joshua's decision to walk out to Kuti's music isn't the first time he's made a nod to Nigeria just before a fight. In 2017 he chose Ojuelegba by Nigerian artist Wizkid as his walk out song.
Source #AnthonyJoshua #FelaKuti #AndyRuizJr  | ||||||
| President Buhari reacts to passing on of Reinhard Bonnke Posted: 08 Dec 2019 03:20 PM PST
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the passing on of world renowned evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, as he mourns with Christians.The German evangelist passed on in the early hours of Saturday while in the company of his family members, Daily Post reports.The family of late Bonnie, via his official Facebook page wrote:"It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke."He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 7, 2019."According to the report, President Buhari in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, described Bonnke's transition as a great loss to Nigeria, Africa and the entire world. The statement read: "The President condoles with government and people of Germany, family and friends of the great preacher and teacher of the Bible, and all his co-labourers in the vineyard, praying that the good Lord will comfort all those that mourn him. "President Buhari affirms that Bonnke's crusades in Nigeria, across Africa and the globe strongly accentuated the message of Jesus Christ, and his vision and zeal for the salvation of souls clearly helped the world in understanding the power of love and kindness as universal language. "The President prays that the Almighty God will accept the soul of the departed preacher, believing that his legendary contributions to the body of Christ in teaching and writing will always be remembered by posterity." #Buhari #ReinhardBonnke  | ||||||
| Russian spy ship entering Panama Canal blocked Posted: 08 Dec 2019 02:42 PM PST
The Russian Navy's Northern Fleet, Yantar (Amber) naval vessel, has been blocked in Panama's territorial waters.According to a report by uawire, the Russian vessel for the third day cannot leave the Panama, territorial waters because it has not received permission to enter the Panama Canal.The report also added that, few days ago, the Russian news outlet Avia.pro reported that the Russian warship Yantar, which Russia calls "an oceanographic naval vessel", was blocked from entering the Panama Canal after a U.S. warplane flew over it."The Russian Foreign Ministry and other related agencies have made intensive, but so far inconclusive, attempts to resolve the issue of transit of the specialized vessel of the Russian Ministry of Defense "Yantar" through the Panama Canal and to resolve the unexpected claims made by the Administration of this hydraulic complex regarding the specific characteristics of the ship, which, according to local officials, can negatively affect the airlocks and cameras of the channel. The ship has been in the Cristobal port terminal for almost three days awaiting a transit permit, which leads to the ship failing to perform its tasks and can cause the ship to change its further route," reports the Telegram channel "the Operational Line".However, according to a further report by this source, the Pentagon believes that the Yantar is a reconnaissance vessel which is gathering information on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN), underwater sensors, and other equipment used by American submarines. The report states that, the Yantar, part of the Russian Navy since 2015, has made numerous long trips around the globe. Western military experts believe that the reconnaissance vessel may have deployed submersible remote-controlled unmanned vessels or deep-water manned bathyscaphes at the places where it remained stationary. The Yantar is the primary vessel of project 22010 developed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau. The ship's displacement is 5,200 tons, its length is 108.1 meters, and its width is 17.2 meters. Alongside the submersible unmanned vessels, the Yantar might carry the deep-water manned bathyscaphes Rus, Konsul and Mir. Source #RussianNavy #Pentagon #PanamaCanal  | ||||||
| Kim Oprah speaks on relationship with Omashola Posted: 08 Dec 2019 02:57 PM PST  Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Kim Oprah has reacted to her relationship rumour with Omashola. The two have recently been seen together at different functions and on social media.This has raised eyebrow from fans on social media as they questioned if Kim Oprah was truly in a relationship with Omashola.But, Kim Oprah speaking on TVC on Thursday debunked the news that she is presently dating Omashola.She disclosed that they are just friends and have been seen together often because they are working on some projects.She said: "For now, I and Omashola are just friends, we've been working together on a lot of projects, that's why we've been seen together in public in recent times."  | ||||||
| Pope Francis Compares Trump to King Herod Posted: 08 Dec 2019 12:41 PM PST
Pope Francis in another rebuke recently of the Trump administration's border separation policy, the Clergy Father, compares President Donald Trump to King Herod, who tried to kill baby Jesus, according to Breitbart's Thomas Williams, newsmax reports."In other parts there are walls that even separate children from parents," Francis said, per the report. "Herod comes to mind. Yet for drugs, there's no wall to keep them out."The phenomenon of migration is compounded by war, hunger and a 'defensive mindset,' which makes us in a state of fear believe that you can defend yourself only by strengthening borders. At the same time, there is exploitation."The report however stated that, Pope Francis has been a frequent critic of President Trump's border wall, despite the fact his Vatican City is surrounded by walls in Rome, Italy."I must admit that I am shocked by some of the narratives I hear in Europe about borders," the Pope said, per the report. "Populism is gaining strength."The phenomenon of refugees has always existed, but today it is better known because of social differences, hunger, political tensions and especially war. For these reasons, migratory movements are intensifying." "The Christian tradition has a rich evangelical experience in dealing with the problem of refugees," he added, per Breitbart. "We also remember the importance of welcoming the foreigner as the Old Testament teaches us." Source #PopeFrancis #PresidentDonaldTrump  | ||||||
| Segregation of men and women in restaurants stopped by Saudi Arabia Posted: 08 Dec 2019 12:22 PM PST
The segregation of women from men in Saudi Arabia's restaurants, where women use separate entrances from men or sit behind partitions at restaurants will no langer stand, as Government puts an end to it.According to a report by itv.com, the ruling is the latest measure announced by the Saudi government that upends conservative restrictions that have been in place for decades.
The decision according to the report, which essentially ends gender segregation rules in public, was announced in a lengthy and technically worded statement by the Municipal and Rural Affairs Ministry.While some restaurants and cafes in the coastal city of Jiddah and Riyadh's upscale hotels had already been allowing unrelated men and women to sit freely, the move codifies what has been a sensitive issue in the past among traditional Saudis who view gender segregation as a religious requirement.
Source #Saudi Arabis  | ||||||
| Snatcha of Rooftop MCs Loses his Wife Abimbola Posted: 08 Dec 2019 06:30 AM PST  Snatcha, one-half of the popular Rooftop MCs duo, has lost his wife Abimbola after brief illness.They were married for 8 years and have three kids together.Snatcha shared the sad news on Instagram, writing:It's been 6 days since you have been gone, 6 days since my heart was forcefully ripped out. It's still hard to breathe.People have been coming in large numbers and saying amazing stories of how you cared for them. I know they aren't just being nice because I watched you ballance your mountain of problems on your head so your hands can be free to help others with their rocks.We spent almost every hour of 8 years with each other, I leaned on you for almost everything cos you were the organised one, the more administrative one whole I just freestyle everything. Good thing you taught me how to cook your way. Good thing I had all those years experience caring for you and the little people. I'll give my life for Seven, Trinitee, zion, and Rain. You trust me, I know how particular you are about them. There's so much to say we'll talk offline. I'm at peace because we had decided a while ago to live a life in service to God and to pour into the lives of others and you have lived every day trying to achieve that. I know He gives grace when the burden is greater, He sends strength to the weak with more affliction. He sends mercy and gives joy. So don't worry about us. We will be OK and we will never forget you. Good night my Adora(Adore her) Aka my sister in the Lord.  | ||||||
| Cardi B dances to her remix of Davido’s “Fall” Posted: 08 Dec 2019 06:00 AM PST  Cardi B is on her way to Nigeria for her show and she has shared a video of herself dancing to her remix of Davido Fall.Fans are anticipating the arrival of Cardi B in Nigeria and she is already giving a taste of what we should expect from her and with the remix of Davido fall playing on the background, she obviously cannot wait to get in to the country.She shared the video on one of her social media accounts with the caption: "1:03am drop my KK in NY on my way to Afrriiiiicaaaaaaaaaa baybeeeee!!!!!!"  | ||||||
| Tope Alabi and her second daughter, Deborah twining in new photo Posted: 08 Dec 2019 05:30 AM PST Gospel singer, Tope Alabi's second daughter, Deborah, shares an uncanny resemblance with her mum according to a new picture of them that she posted on social media.Deborah Ifeoluwa Alabi, is the singer's second daughter, she is 17 years old and her mother has just shared some photos in her honor.She posted their photo on Instagram with caption; My sunshine and i  | ||||||
| Timi Dakolo is Throwing it Back this Thursday with this Cute Family Photo Posted: 08 Dec 2019 05:00 AM PST  Timi Dakolo is a typical family man that spares no opportunity in showing off his adorable wife, Busola Dakolo and their yard people on social media.The singer, in his usual fashion, took to Instagram to share a throwback photo of himself and his family this Friday, with the caption:The Yard people #throwbackthursday #family | ||||||
| Kizz Daniel says he graduated with a CGPA of 4.37 from FUTA Posted: 08 Dec 2019 04:30 AM PST  Kizz Daniel who has revealed the CGPA he graduated with from his tertiary institution in Ogun state.The Flyboi singer who is an alumnus of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, shared that he graduated with a CGPA of 4.37.Kizz Daniel said this while putting right the misconception about his first degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).The Nigerian singer who made a clarification after a Twitter user tweeted about him graduating with a First Class Degree in Engineering, said he graduated with a 4.37 CGPA. Kizz Daniel added that it was quite close.See the exchange below;  | ||||||
| Ubi Franklin, Iyanya & Tekno are Making Music Together Again Posted: 08 Dec 2019 04:00 AM PST  Iyanya and his former label partner Ubi Franklin had a not so smooth start in 2019 as a result of a major fallout that made headlines. The saga which rocked the industry was as a result of alleged forgery, fraud, breach of contract and several other things.But as the saying goes, "time heals all wounds," and fast forward to the last month of 2019, they both seem to have buried the hatchet and forgotten old fights, as both friends, alongside Tekno, reunited yesterday at a studio in Lagos where, according to Ubi, a new hit song was worked on. | ||||||
| Bobrisky in tears as another cross dresser Jay Boogie takes over from him Posted: 08 Dec 2019 03:30 AM PST  Nigerian cross dresser Bobrisky has inspired of a lot people like just like her and are now showing up.Despite the hostile environment they find themselves, they are now embracing their traits thanks to Bobrisky.Somewhere last week, one identified as Angel Maxine pop up from Ghana and today another identified as Jay Boogie has flaunt his identity on social media.In photos going viral on social media, the young man from Port Harcourt has stormed the internet with HOT photos of himself looking like a woman. One could mistake him for a female.   | ||||||
| Nigerian comedian, MC Jollof supports Andy Ruiz against Anthony Joshua Posted: 08 Dec 2019 03:00 AM PST  For some reasons best known to Nigerian comedian Mr. Jollof, he has declared that his support is for Andy Ruiz against Anthony Joshua, as the boxing champs prepare to battle in Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.Mr Jollof declared his support for Andy Ruiz in a new Instagram post on his social media account, revealing that Andy is his champ. He also posted another photo of when Andy defeated Anthony Joshua and stated in the caption that Andy can do it again.See post below; However, a fan took to the comment section of the post to express displeasure and told the comedian to support his own no matter the circumstances. "Too bad jellof…Support our own ..it's not a matter of CHOICE ..One day u might be at the top n would u feel cool if Nigerians turn against u dis way in the name of Choice ? Not cool bro", the fan wrote. Jollof then responded that not everybody would support him too so his choice should be respected. He wrote: "@mrpapi333 everybody will not support me either so respect my choice di*ck head." See their exchange below;   | ||||||
| Dencia replies troll for dragging her into Tacha-Angela Okorie brouhaha Posted: 08 Dec 2019 02:30 AM PST  Recall that Angela Okorie called out Tacha for refusing to show gratitude after supporting her during her stay in Big Brother's house. Following Angela Okorie's public outburst, social media users especially Mercy's fans began slamming Tacha and her fans. A lady responded to one of Mercy's fans saying even if Dencia finds herself in Angela's shoes, she will react the same way.  "Even Dencia would get hurt if mercy ignores her msg and if it took mercy 2wweks to call her on phone. Mercy is always grateful to Dencia and have never taken her for granted. Call a spade a spade. Even God expects us to be grateful and acknowledge him. Mercy is always grateful", she wrote.  "Don't speak for me, I will never be hurt cuz someone didn't call me or acknowledge me. That's some dumb shit.Mercy doesn't owe me anything neither does she owe anyone anything and that goes for everyone in this world, u don't owe anyone anything cuz they did something for u."   | ||||||
| Davido welcomes Cardi B as she arrives Nigeria Posted: 08 Dec 2019 02:00 AM PST  Davido has taken to his Instagram account to welcome American rapper, Cardi B as she arrives in Africa for her musical performances in Ghana and Nigeria.Recall that Davido and Cardi B may have collaborated on a music project. This came to light after the international rapper shared a video of herself dancing to a song which seems like the remix of Davido's single Fall. Cardi B earlier shared a video to announce that she is on her way to Africa. Few hours after she posted the video, Davido also shared the same video on his Instagram page, welcoming her home. He shared the video and captioned it: "Welcome home."  | ||||||
| Between Banky W and his heartrob Adesua Etomi Posted: 08 Dec 2019 01:00 AM PST  Ever since Adesua Etomi's much talked about and star studded wedding to singer, Banky W, Adesua seems to be living her best life away from the public eye.The Nollywood sweetheart, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, left social media users in awe after she took to the platform to share absolutely beautiful new photos in anticipation of her upcoming movie. She tagged the photos: "Pure joy."Read the exchange below;  | ||||||
| M.I Abaga – Olamide is the Artiste of the Decade Posted: 08 Dec 2019 12:30 AM PST  Amidst social media debates on the Nigerian artiste who deserves the honour of being the best in the decade, Ace rapper M.I Abaga has opined that Olamide owns the honour.The debate comes shortly after Pulse NG released a list, crowning Wizkid as the artiste of the decade. Among those who aired their opinion was the former Chocolate city boss who described the 'Pawon' crooner as a legend. "For being a hiphop artist on this list Olamide should just win this.. legend in my eyes" M.I tweeted. Tweet below:   | ||||||
| Simi & a fan exchange words over alleged re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore Posted: 08 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST  Sensational singer, Simi has reacted to the rearrest of Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore and she finds it completely ridiculous.Simi has joined the plethora of celebrities that are not too happy about Sowore's arrest. She took to her Twitter page to share her views on the topic. According to her, the case is completely ridiculous and unnecessary. "This Sowore matter is sooooo ridiculous", she said.However, a fan attacked her for tweeting more than taking action. He explained that she has a large platform and can use that as an avenue to lecture fans on politics. "Yes it is Simi.But you can do more than tweet, you have a huge platform,u have followers,we can partner with you to give them a political education on why this act should not be condoned and what can be done about it.Our people need information, u can help spread it, the fan said. Simi responded explaining that the fans that talk about celebrities going out are the ones that end up running away. He further explained that the fight is not only for the singers but for all Nigerians. "Everytime 'celebrities should go out' – but u dnt have their back when they do. When u see the guns, u run. When their lives are on the line, u no dey. Who wants to die for ppl that don't care. Why is som1 more qualified to fight cos they can act or sing? It's everybody's fight" See her tweet below:    |
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