In Ghana: “Burn Down my Church if Akufo-Addo Loses Presidential Election” – Ghanaian Past

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There something about politics, elections in particular, that brings out the worst in men of God. No kidding.

With Nigerians still stung by the hilarity of TB Joshua’s blooper in the recently concluded US Presidential election, a Ghanaian cleric has joined the fray, making even more daring claims in the forthcoming Ghanaian Presidential election, Ghana web writes.

Recall that Prophet TB Joshua had predicted last Sunday a “narrow” win for Hilary Clintonin the just concluded U.S. presidential election. Only, she was comprehensively beaten by Donald Trump of the Republican Party in a stunning poll Wednesday.

Nigerians, cool as you like, empathized with him on social media…

With the Ghana presidential race around the corner, Founder of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has said he is ready to lose his church building if Nana Addo does not win the upcoming elections as he has prophesized.

In reference to a previous prophesy that bombed, he said this time around there is no condition to his vision.

“You can call me a fake prophet or burn down my church building if the New Patriotic Party [NPP] does not win the upcoming polls,” he said on a morning show on Okay FM.

He went further to posit that Angels would come down from heaven to vote for Akufo-Addo even if Ghanaians refuse to vote for him.

“I say this year is for no other Presidential candidate other than Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party [NPP], no matter what happens.

“Mine is to act as the prophecy of God come to me.”

“I am saying with no single doubt again that Nana Addo would be the President of Ghana come December 7th. It is already written in heaven and so it shall be on earth.” Rev. Owusu Bempah said.

While TB Joshua was smart enough to pull down the Facebook post that contained the false prophesy, it will be interesting to hear Rev Bempah if the election doesn’t play out as ‘God’ scripted.

The situation is no different with Pastor Chris Okotie of Household of God Church, Lagos, who severally contested, and lost, despite ‘visions from God’ that he’d win.

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“You are a liar,” Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) to Chidinma Okeke after her explosive Interview

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Following the interview Chidinma Okeke granted The Nation newspaper, where she claimed that ABS pressured her into making her infamous lesbian video, the pageant organizer has now come out to debunk her claims.

In a post on Facebook, one Uche Nworah wrote:

There is an Igbo saying that the more you repeat a lie, at some point people may begin to believe that it is the 

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On this former Miss Anambra sex scandal, the management of the Anambra Broadcasting Service had previously released a press statement disassociating the organisation from it. We still stand on that statement.

We have also made statements on the matter to the law enforcement authorities. We understand that Miss Chidinma Okeke has also made statements to the law enforcement authorities so we eagerly await their findings.

It is however important that I correct certain statements that are being made on this forum and in other fora especially concerning the interview Miss Chidinma Okeke granted the Nation newspaper today. There appears to be an agenda to push falsehood to the public and in so doing malign me and the Anambra Broadcasting Service over a matter that we know nothing about.

It appears that our silence over the matter, except the press statement we issued earlier is now being exploited by those who are bent on using the Miss Anambra sex scandal to settle political scores in Anambra state.

It would also appear that Miss Chidinma Okeke has become a pawn in a larger politically motivated conspiracy.
The ABS as a socially responsible organisation fulfilled to the letter every part of the contract signed with Miss Chidinma Okeke, former Miss Anambra. This includes paying ALL her prize money of the sum of one million Naira only.

This was paid in instalments in line with the contract. An initial sum of N500,000 was paid to her after she signed her contract and the balance of N500,000 was paid in N50,000 instalments over a 10 month period.

She collected her last instalment of N50,000 on the 11th of October 2016, the day she handed over the crown to the organisers. We have records of her signing for all the payments. We had to take the measure of inviting the former Miss Anambra to the office on this date as that was the day an anonymous individual had forwarded the videos to myself and some other persons I do not know accusing the former queen of being a lesbian.

The person said he was in possession of such similar videos numbering over 10 allegedly showing the former queen in lesbian acts, as well as her friends in the lesbian video performing sexual acts with men. Details of these WhatsApp messages have been made available to the law enforcement authorities. We took this decision as we did not want the brand to be smeared with such a scandal as contained in Clause 1 of the contract.

After the handover of the crown by Miss Chidinma Okeke to the Miss Anambra project executives in the presence of the ABS management in the office of the ABS MD/CEO, I dismissed all the other members of the management with the exception of the ABS lawyer and one of the Miss Anambra project executives.

I went on to show Miss Chidinma Okeke the videos I had received that day from the anonymous individual and the messages from the person, I then asked her if she had any knowledge of the video and she said yes. I advised her to go home and confide in her family. I have not seen nor spoken to her since that day as I do not know her whereabouts.

Miss Chidinma Okeke was not forced to sign the contract under duress as alleged, rather a certain Nwakonobi Ifeanyi who is married to her sister and acting as her guardian co-signed with her after they had taken the contract home, studied and consulted over it.

As a respectable pageant, we have certain rules and regulations guiding participation in the pageant and conduct of the queen during her reign. During her one year reign, we supported Miss Chidinma Okeke the very best way we could including sponsoring her to represent Nigeria in the Miss Intercontinental pageant which held in Frankfurt Germany in December 2015.

We sponsored her alongside one of the contestants who represented São Tomé. This was our way of creating opportunities for them and opening doors to international fame and modelling. Though not stated in the contract but we also secured a free unlimited one year business class return tickets to any destination in Nigeria for her and her chaperon from one of our airline sponsors.

There is no iota of truth in the allegation that ABS is blackmailing Chidinma Okeke over monies realised at her birthday party. As our reigning queen, we organised a birthday party for her and used the occasion to present to the public her pet project.

The event was co-sponsored by her uncle who was also at the event alongside veteran Nollywood actor, Sir Obi Okoli who did not stay till the end. Miss Chidinma Okeke and her uncle can testify that no money was realised at the event as it was not a fund raising. Rather, the guests that spoke encouraged her with words.

The Miss Anambra Beauty Pageant platform is indeed a wonderful one. There is nothing wrong with the pageant. We have had winners and participants on the platform who have gone on to do big things in their lives and modelling careers. The pageant is solely private sector funded.

The state government does not sponsor the pageant so please do not believe the false story that the Anambra state government spends millions of Naira sponsoring the pageant.

If you live in Awka or Anambra state, you will confirm that it is usually a big event which generates a lot of excitement and buzz. As an organisation, the pageant generates entertainment content and some revenue for the ABS.

From the audition to the final event itself, the contestants are treated with the highest respect, courtesy and dignity.

They sign a document detailing dos and donts and pledge to be of good conduct and behaviour both during camp and during the reign of the eventual winner. In the past, the organisers have had to dismiss some finalists from camp for misconduct, one for giving her number out to a hotel guest where they are camped and another for being rude to fellow contestants and the chaperon.

The pageant is judged to the highest standard. The judges are usually former acclaimed national beauty queens and showbiz personalities. The pageant overall is managed by a Pageant Creative Director who is a former Miss Nigeria. We take every care to ensure that we deliver a good show every year.

There are no preconditions of appearing in a sex video to contest in the Miss Anambra pageant. We have had hundreds of contestants on the pageant and they can testify to that. It makes no sense to try to blame the organisers over an act that is as a result of one’s folly and greed.

If perhaps the said Miss Chidinma Okeke fell victim to conmen who tricked her into believing that she will win a beauty pageant if she appears in a sex video, if she goes ahead and participates in the said video and the conmen turn around to blackmail her and extort money from her with the sex video, how can I or the ABS be blamed for that? Did the other participants and contestants on the show suffer the same fate?

Regarding the issue of the Miss Anambra vehicle, in line with clause 10 of the contract, the vehicle is an official car which the organisers reserve the right to withdraw at the end of the queen’s reign.

It does appear that the issue of the car is what concerns the former queen the most as statements to the media by her father, and even text messages to me and discussions from people from her camp suggest so but clearly as can be seen from the contract, the ABS acted as per contract signed.

It is obvious that those who have been at the forefront pushing this falsehood and allegation that I, Uche Nworah or the ABS has anything to do with this have ulterior motives.

In this day and age of social media, it is now easy for anybody to manufacture falsehood and post on social media for the unsuspecting public to read, like and share but in the end truth triumphs.

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Organizers of The Headies Awards Educate Tekno on why he remains a “Next Rated Artiste”

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After Tekno was announced as one of the Nominees of the very famous “Next rated Category” at the Headies Awards 2016 scheduled to Hold in December/January, he took to his Instagram to show how displeased he was.

He wrote on his Instagram: “Next rated after how many years! Let’s be honest pls”.

Many of his fans see the “Next Rated” category as a category for “Upcoming Artistes”.

Now, the organizers of the Headies awards have come out to explain why Tekno still remains in the ‘Next Rated’ category, despite having released his first single in 2013.

Read below:

Over the years, Nigeria’s most prestigious music award, The Headies has strived for excellence in building the award on true values of integrity, transparency and responsibility. We have worked hard to reward artistic ingenuity since day one and also educating the teaming fans of the award, the public and the entertainment industry about the rules of the awards and the criteria for nominations in each category. Often times, we realize that the fans, people in the industry and the media are either misled or not paying attention to the rules and criteria for nomination.

Hence, it is important to set the record straight and continue to enlighten the industry and the fans. We recognise how important The Headies is to our industry and we will not take information for granted.

Next Rated for example are officially unreleased artiste in the year under review. This means, no matter how good or popular your song may be, how many hit singles or how many good music videos you may have, if you have not recorded and released an official album, you are still eligible to be nominated for that category. In the same vein, you may start your career a year ago, as long as you have released an album, will not the eligible for nomiation in the Next Rated Category.

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Come back home if Donald Trump disturbs you – FG tells US-based Nigerians

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The Federal Government of Nigeria through its Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh has asked Nigerians based in US to return home if the country’s president-elect makes life difficult for them.

Speaking with State House correspondent after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Ogbeh expressed shock at Trump’s victory.

He said: “I’m in a bit of shock, but we’re witnessing some very dramatic changes in the world, and I think some of these things began many years ago.

“The current economic theory ravaging the world is now reaching the poor and the ordinary people. It’s causing a lot of stress. Brexit happened, America has done this now. Many other countries are going to have near extremism ruling the minds of people.

“The rest of the world will have to then carefully watch and see the impact first. He made comments about Nigerians when he was campaigning that they had stolen money, they should go back to their country and live. He has a very low opinion of the blacks and Hispanics. We hope he’ll become a president now for all, including Nigerians and others, resident in the US.

“But if he doesn’t, it means we’ll have to re-tune and re-tool our foreign policy to begin to find a situation where we may have to be welcoming some of our people if they come under extreme pressure. We hope it doesn’t happen. Trump himself is one of those capitalists who have managed to exploit the system, but have now turned around to bring down that system.

“I do hope that he can manage the US without falling into the trap he thinks he has freed the others from. Because eventually when he gets to Washington and begins to feel the pressure of the White House, he may not be as calm as he was this morning when he was accepting the victory, I can assure you. Those jobs exert a lot of pressure.”

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Funke Akindele Bello And Her Husband Step Out Looking Lovely. (Photo)

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The beautiful newly married couple look like they can never go wrong as they stepped out together holding hands and looking like LOVE itself.

The stunning actress is here with her husband in London, as they’re still there after her movie premiere, Jenifa In London

Aren’t they just lovely?!

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See The Epic Reply D’Banj Gave To Man Who Says He’s Worried About Nigerian Music Lyrics.

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Lol… The music mogul be on some thug life shii you nor! The singer was entertaining questions from fans when one man questioned about Nigerian lyrics – how he’s worried that most Nigerian songs are always about love and girls, the man says our songs should be more prophetic.

And what’s the koko master’s response to that?! “I think you should go and get a prophet“… OH MY GUUUNESSS!!! OH NO HE DI INT!!!

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“Most People Get Married For The Glamour” – Olu Maintain.

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Nigerian Afrobeat classic singer, Olu Maintain, has stated that most people get married just for the glamour, but that’s not an excuse for him not to get married. He also waded into the current economic instability in the country.

In a chat with HipTv, the Lagos-born singer, on the current situation in the country, said,

“Nigeria politics is a very complex equation to solve. There is so much ethnicity.

 It’s very challenging. You can tell that they are well-intentioned; from the very aggressive crusade against corruption trying to indict people but you know at the same time, it’s a question of the right government at the wrong time.
Look at what is happening with the Naira against the dollar for example, a lot of what is responsible for that has nothing to do with the government but I mean when you are selling oil at a 100 USD per barrel and it increases to about three hundred and something USD, and oil constitute like 68 – 70% of what we bank on as our export in this country, I mean the Naira is going to take a hit.
There is so much uncertainty, there is unrest with the militants that control the oil area and so on, so it’s just a situation that was already bad and it has to get a little bit worse before it can get better unfortunately.
It’s not like this government is just sitting down and enjoying the direction this country is going.
But I’m still very optimistic that there will be light at the end of the dark tunnel.”
On marriage, the ‘Yahozee’ crooner said,

“A lot of people that get married these days get married for the wrong reasons. Everybody looks forward to the wedding but nobody is ready for the commitment of the marriage and marriage is a life time commitment.
Marriage is a decision that you have to live with the consequences for the rest of your life, so 9 times out of 10, people get married for the glamour, the wedding ceremony, the grams, the likes, the harsh-tags but marriage entails a lot more than that.
I’m not saying that’s my excuse for not wanting to get married but I know enough to know that to balance your marriage and a successful music career is like balancing the economy of Nigeria and we all know how it is going with this present dispensation now.
It’s very challenging, so I would rather not fail at both and focus on one,” he added.

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“They Brought Together A Bunch Of Unqualified Music Critics” – Solidstar Rants About His Headies 2016 Nomination.

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In the penultimate year, Nigerian singer, Solidstar complained about being nominated in only two categories at the 2015 headies – best music video and best reggae/dancehall single, saying he deserves more.

This year becomes even worse for him because his song ‘Wait‘ ft Tiwa Savage and Patoranking was nominated in only ONE category: Best Collabo.

Unlike last year, Solidstar has gone on a rant about the nomination list, the ineptitude and favouritism of the media, and accused African award organisers of causing problems by bringing together “some bunch of unqualified music critics and what not to set up the nomination list.”

Read what he wrote:

“Donald Trump won the US election against all odds, and we were all blinded by the lies, propaganda and hype of the media. The media even blinded themselves bringing out polls and predictions that The probability of Trump winning against Hillary with all his scandals was 30:70. But at the end he won and shamed everybodY

This is the same issues we have in our entertainment industry in Africa, the media have succeeded in blinding the fans from what is real, pure and good, from what real talent and good music is about. They hype their family and friends and ignore the ones that don’t text them good morning everyday and form fake friendship with them.

I am not about the life of faking or acting a friend in your face and do otherwise behind your back that is why I have little or no friends in the industry cos even the artists are jealous of each other and they don’t support real talents because they don’t want to be exposed.

This is not directed to anybody or media house. It is a general issue that we all have to look into. Imagine an AWARD ceremony that calls itself credible, giving one artist an award and even made him make a video which was broadcasted on the screen at the award thanking them and later withdrawing the award to give to someone else. This shows the irregularities, partiality and mediocrity in the whole system.

An award organizers recently released a list and even though I was nominated I wasn’t satisfied because the main category that would have meant a bit to me was missing on my nomination which is best raggae/dance hall. I can only pick one song out of the whole bunch that did a bit better than Wait refix ft Patoranking and Tiwa Savage for their year in view. No disrespect to any artist nominated or the organizers but somethings are just so wrong.

A lot of talented artists have been ignored for so long that they even start doubting themselves. Even the Grammys which is also not 100 percent credible have their flaws but try as much as possible to recognize real talent

These African Award organizers bring together some bunch of unqualified music critics and whatnot to set up the nomination list and that’s where the problem starts from and”

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Michelle Obama breaks hearts with final Vogue cover as first lady

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To call Michelle Obama’s first lady farewell tour a roller coaster of emotions would be an understatement. There were the love letters in T Magazine, the relentless, passionate campaigning for Hillary Clinton and the rose gold chainmail Versace gown seen ‘round the world, to name a few.

Now, during a week when we could all use a bit of a pick-me-up, FLOTUS is back to kick us right in the feels all over again.

Looking ethereal in a white Carolina Herrera gown, she is, as usual, the epitome of elegance and grace. Aptly calling her America’s “Mother-in-Chief,” the story followed Obama in the months leading up to Election Day.

Of course now, the story, cover and Obama’s words, which went to print before the election, hold a completely new meaning post-election. Consider the way she describes her role as first lady ― a position that Vogue calls “surprisingly malleable, shaped by the personality, style and interests (or lack thereof) of the person occupying it.”

“I could have spent eight years doing anything, and at some level, it would have been fine,” Obama said. “I could have focused on flowers. I could have focused on decor. I could have focused on entertainment. Because any first lady, rightfully, gets to define her role. There’s no legislative authority; you’re not elected. And that’s a wonderful gift of freedom.”

It is what she did do ― advocate for education, promote healthy lifestyles and become a darling of the fashion industry ― that in part will make saying goodbye so hard to do. We don’t know for sure what kind of first lady her successor will be. All we know is what Michelle has meant to so many people over the past eight years, perfectly summed up to Vogue by President Obama himself.

“Who you see is who she is,” the president said. “The brilliant, funny, generous woman who, for whatever reason, agreed to marry me. I think people gravitate to her because they see themselves in her—a dedicated mom, a good friend, and someone who’s not afraid to poke a little fun at herself from time to time.”

We know it’s better to smile because it happened than cry because it’s over, but we’re going to need a few days to recover from this one.

Source: HuffingtonPost

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Ben Murray-Bruce Shares Photos With His Adopted Son, Goodluck

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Nigerian Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce took to his Twitter in the early hours of today to share adorable photos he took with his adopted son, Goodluck.

The outspoken senator explained that he was excited to listen to his son, Goodluck talk about school and other interesting things.

More photos below:

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Just the two of us- JJC says as he shares romantic photo with Funke Akindele

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Music producer, JJC Skillz shared this lovely photo with actress and wife, Funke Akindele. He wrote

Singing “Just the two of us. We can make it if we try. Just the two of us. You and I” 😍

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Pregnant Adaeze Yobo shows off her baby bump in new gym workout video (photos)

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Adaeze Yobo and her husband, footballer Joseph Yobo are expecting their third child together. The Former beauty queen shared a photo of herself working out and dancing in the gym.

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Waplodites, this question we bring to you guys is just for fun and to know how much you care about them.

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Let’s assume this three Industry shaker quit music and move into politics and three of them were nominated for the presidential election.

Who do you think will win?

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Why I Ordered Directors To Proceed On Leave – Aregbesola

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Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has explained that the compulsory annual leave he ordered for all the directors in the state’s public service was not meant to retrench them.

Semiu Okanlawon, his media aide, in a statement said the directive was necessary in view of the constitutional right of every worker to benefit from leave annually as enshrined in civil service rules.

Aregbesola said the compulsory annual leave was not meant to hurt or dehumanise any worker but to strengthen the la!d down civil service rules in the bid to enhance greater productivity and effectiveness.

The decision, he said, was reached after he had been informed of the accumulated leave of some top officials in the civil service.

“It is disheartening that some people have become perpetual rumour peddlers,” he noted.

“They never live by the truth but rather derive pleasure from spreading propaganda and falsehood.

“Our administration has never intended to sack any worker. We never aimed to retrench or reduce workforce. This is what we built and we can never collapse it.

“Our directive on compulsory leave was in line with the operational framework that established civil service.

“We only enforced it because we felt that those affected were due for leave.

“As we all know, leave is a work-relief benefit for workers and it is expected of every worker that is due for it to do so.

“In view of this, our government’s action was aimed at ensuring that those workers benefit from their accumulated leave from 2014 till date.

“We are not sacking any worker under pretence as being rumoured but rather enforcing the conventional rules and civil service principles,’’ he said

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US Election: Nnamdi Kanu Writes Open Letter To Trump

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Radio Biafra Director and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has written an open letter to the United States President-elect Donald Trump.

Kanu, who is currently in prison on the account of treason charges slammed against him by the Federal Government, urged Trup to fight for oppressed people of the world.

The letter, made available by IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, read in full:

Dear Mr. President-Elect

It is with great joy that I Nnamdi Kanu received the news of your election victory as the 45th President of the United States of America at the just concluded US Presidential election. On behalf of the Indigenous People of Biafra, please accept my warmest congratulations on your well deserved victory.

Mr. President, the American people have given you their mandate and trust, not only to make America Great Again, but also to bring positive changes in the affairs of humanity. Your victory has placed a historic and moral burden upon you to liberate enslaved nations in Africa, trapped in artificially created boundaries designed to reinforce colonial domination and subjugation.

Self-Determination is a sacred right of all people as demonstrated by the good people of United Kingdom when they opted out of the European Union. It is imperative to draw historical parallels between your victory and that of the great Dwight Eisenhower a fellow Republican, who was instrumental in the dismantling of European colonialism in Africa. I pray that you follow in his footsteps, by bringing to a deserved end neo-colonial enslavement, currently championed by puppet dictatorial and tyrannical regimes.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have every confidence that as the leader of the free world, you have both the capacity and the will to confront the challenges ahead and meet the expectations of the American people in particular and the oppressed people of the world in general.

Your victory has therefore come with the responsibility to unite and heal the wounds of the past, including the re-writing of some aspects of the dark history of American foreign policy in Africa, championed by established interests, who worked through successive US administrations to actively sponsor undemocratic rogue regimes, corrupt dictatorships and more recently unrepentant arch genocidists.

Such rulers, especially in Africa, remain a direct danger to world peace and security but more importantly a potent and subsisting threat to United States interests in Africa.

A Trump administration should resist every temptation, be it financial inducement to US politicians, political blackmail or otherwise, to partner with these tyrannical regimes in black Africa that specialise in ‘crushing’ the inalienable rights of its citizens, while using this as a cover to loot the treasury dry.

Tyranny is bad for mankind because history have always taught us that all great wars were started by tyrants. It is your responsibility Sir, as the leader of the free world, to hastily undo the mess that US Africa foreign policy has become under the Barack Obama administration.

The rights of distinct ethnic nationalities to seek self determination should be upheld. A free Biafra would be an ally of the United States of America on many fronts, as both nations share the same Judeo-Christian Greco-Roman value system with jealous disposition to safeguarding the rights of the individual.

May the Almighty God give you wisdom and protect you as you embark upon this historic service to humanity.

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$30bn Loan Request: Buhari, Saraki Meets For Third Time

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President Muhammadu Buhari and the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Friday met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting is not unconnected with the $30bn foreign loan request the Senate recently rejected.

Today’s meeting between both leaders makes it the third within one week on the issue.

Buhari and Saraki had met last week Friday and Wednesday.

Speaking with State House Correspondents after the last meeting with the President, Saraki had urged Nigerians not to politicise the meeting.

”I came here to pray. I have finished praying and I just had a general felicitation with the President. It did not go beyond that.

“We should not look at the loan request as a reflection of the relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. Don’t let us politicise very important issues. As we said, this is work in progress,” Saraki had said.

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INEC Conniving With APC To Manipulate Election Results Across Nigeria – Secondus

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Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, under the leadership of Prof Mahmood Yakubu of conniving with the All Progressives Congress, APC, to manipulate votes across the country.

Secondus stated that recent events around the commission indicate that INEC was out to destroy Nigeria’s democracy.

In a statement, the PDP Chieftain said with the way and manner the nation’s electoral umpire was conducting its activities, it is obvious that the new INEC Chairman lacks what it takes to lead the commission, stressing that the commission has lost its integrity.

He said the recent conduct of INEC has showed gross incompetence as it has failed glaringly to conduct a free, fair and credible election in Rivers, Imo and Edo State.

According to Secondus, “Events surrounding the electoral body since Prof Yakubu took over from Prof Attahiru Jega leaves one with no other conclusion than that it is not only incompetent but obviously a bias agency designed to dance the music of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC rather than that of Nigerians.

“From Kogi, Bayelsa to Rivers, Imo and Edo states the conduct of this INEC has shown crass incompetence as it has failed glaringly to conduct a free, fair and credible election. At every step on the way the commission has compromised its independence by conniving with agents of the APC to manipulate electoral process and undermine the will of the people.

“The failure of INEC to conduct credible poll all these while has far reaching implication in the sustenance of democracy in the country as well as ensuring national stability.

“I call on all democratic watchers to stand up against this INEC that has shown clearly that its mission is to destroy this democracy by continuously thwarting the will of the people.”

He alleged that the commission “is being pushed about with impunity by the ruling APC that is a huge beneficiary of a sound and credible electoral process put in place by the PDP. “

The APC Chieftain noted that events in Rivers state where some APC agents were caught printing ballot papers exposed further the commission.

Wondering where the printers got the code number and all the security link from, Secondus called on President Muhammadu Buhari to condemn the act and denounce APC’s desperation for power.

Just few days ago, the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike had accused INEC and the Nigerian Police of colluding with APC to manipulate the re-run election in the state.

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Ondo Election: Why I Didn’t Attend APC Rally‎ – Akande

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A former Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, has explained why he did not attend the campaign of the party for its governorship candidate in Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu.

He said contrary to reports in the media that he shunned the event, he only decided to stay away from stress in line with the advice of his doctors.

Akande, who spoke through his media aide, Mr. Lani Baderinwa, in a statement issued on Friday said he had been going abroad for medical treatment.

Apart from Akande, President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Governor Rauf Aregbesola were among those who were absent at the rally.

The statement read, “Chief Bisi Akande has no reason to shun APC campaigns and rallies in Ondo state because every APC aspirant that contested the Ondo state governorship primary in September has always been his close associate and knew so well that he (Bisi Akande) is being treated from one hospital to another in the USA, the U.K. and in Nigeria since last April.

“He, according to medical advice, is being asked to take things easy in the time being. Despite that, as an APC respectable leader, he has been working behind the scene to reconcile differences among the warring tendencies in the party.”

However, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State said President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo, were absent at its governorship rally due to urgent national matters they had to attend to.

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BREAKING: Skye Bank Takes Over Obat Oil Over N1.5bn Debt

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Skye Bank Plc has taken possession of the tank farms and business premises of Obat Oil in Apapa Business District of Lagos State.

Obat Oil is owned by flamboyant business magnate and Olugbo of Ugboland in Ondo State, Oba Fredrick Obateru-Akinruntan.

The bank took possession of the oil company Friday afternoon.

The development followed an October 28, 2016 ruling of a Federal High Court in Lagos over an outstanding debt to the Bank in excess of N1.5 billion by Obat Oil.

The ruling was given by Justice Jude Dagat.

There is no reaction from the company as at press time.

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World Cup Qualifiers!! Nigeria Vs Algeria (Drop our Predictions!!!)

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will walk onto the pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016 on superior ground against the Fennecs of Algeria.

There have been 17 clashes between both teams (all at competitive level), with Nigeria winning eight times, drawing three and losing six.

Nigeria captain Mikel John Obi was less than three years old the last time Algeria defeated Nigeria, in the final of the 1990 Africa Cup of Nations in Algiers.

Super Eagles’ current goalkeepers’ trainer Aloysius Agu was the Eagles’ goalkeeper and captain that day, March 16, The first clash between both countries was on January 10, 1973, during the football event of the 2nd All-Africa Games that Nigeria hosted. The match ended 2-2.

Seven years later, the green eagles would thrash the Algerians 3-0 to lift their first Africa Cup title.

In their last four confrontations, the eagles have enjoyed a winning streak against the Algerians, which is more than the three consecutive wins Algeria had over Nigeria between October 1981 and March 1982.

In the qualifying race for Espana ’82, Algeria beat Nigeria 2-0 in Lagos and 2-1 in Constantine, and the Fennecs then came from behind to edge the Eagles 2-1 at the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations in Libya.

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Amber Rose poses with Dream Kardashian

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Amber Rose shared a photo of her holding Rob K and Blac Chyna’s daughter, Dream R. Kardashian and captioned it:”A Dream come true #DreamKardashian ”

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You could call Davido the child of a moneyman, I am clearly not – Yemi Alade

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‘As someone who doesn’t come from the wealthy background of, say, Davido, has it been harder for you to reach your goals?‘

In her response, Yemi Alade SAID

“Oooh, have I had to hustle more? There is a very big difference between Yemi Alade and Davido. You could call Davido the child of a moneyman. I am clearly not. Our backgrounds are very different and definitely our expenses will differ. He might be looking at getting the most expensive car in the world, while I might get a fly car that can just get me somewhere.”

She added;

“Before he passed away, my father got a bowl of beans with different sizes. ‘Look at it’, he said. And you see very big ones and very tiny ones. And then he shook it and shook it and said, ‘What do you see now?’ It was only the small ones on top. So, he taught me that something can emerge

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See Annie Idibia’s daughter’s pose at an event (Photos)

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Annie Idibia’s second daughter, Olivia went to support her mum’s outreach project for her upcoming birthday. She’s so cute.

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Rob Kardashian gushes over daughter, Dream…says she looks exactly like his late dad

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Rob Kardashian took to his IG page to gush about his new born daughter, Dream Renee Kardashian who was born yesterday. He proclaimed his love for his fiancé Blac Chyna and their daughter. He also shared a photo where he compared his daughter to his father, gushing about the resemblance. He wrote:
She’s an exact copy. Pops sent us an angel. It’s truly a blessing. He’s happier than anyone on this day 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’m so happy and thankful ☺️ GOODNIGHT

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Wizkid’s MTV EMA Award Withdrawn, Given To Tanzanian Act Ali Kiba

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Wizkid was dealt a heavy blow yesterday after MTV EMA announced he isn’t the winner of the Best African Category at the Award ceremony that took place in Sweden last week.

The Nigerian star was announced as the winner of the award during the show and even sent in an acceptance speech only for the organizers to declare a miscommunication. The award has now been giving to Wizkid ’s bitter rival Ali Kiba, a native of Tanzania.

Wizkid is yet to react to the news but he has deleted all the images relating to the award he shared on his Instagram page.

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Actor Yul Edochie Wears New Look

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Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has stepped out with a new look. He has barbed the mustache, which he started rocking 
recently.

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Annie Idibia shares beautiful photo with her daughters

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The actress and mother of two shared this adorable pic as she counts down to her birthday in two days.

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Musician Bez celebrates birthday with family & friends (Photos)

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Bez Idakula, known as Bez, turned a year older on Thursday. His wife, Tito revealed that she was able to convince him to celebrate his day and they had a special party with their close friends, including media personality, Bolanle Olukanni. See more photos as you continue.

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Singer 9ice Escapes Robbery Attack in Lagos

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It has been revealed that Nigerian music veteran 9ice escaped a robbery attack along Town Planning Way, Anthony, Lagos on Sunday, November 6th.

A source told The Nation that the award winning singer was heading for a show when the sad event was escaped.

While coming from Coker road, an ash coloured vehicle conveying four armed men crossed 9ice Benz red car. But the artiste had insinuated that had they evil plans when he was driving behind the robbers’ car.

However, he was able to turn back on the motion to Coker road from Town Planning way and escape.

In his opinion, their intention was to rid him of the vehicle and possibly, other valuables.

“I thank God for the narrow escape. I can’t even imagine what I experienced on Sunday night. The robbers intention was to collect the car,” 9ice said.

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Romantic photo of Funke Akindele and her husband JJC Skillz

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The couple are in London promoting her film,Jenifa in London. They look good !

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Actress Ini Edo looking fab in New Photos

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The actress who has been working in Akwa Ibom for months looks stylish in her polka dot shirt dress.

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Ex-Nigerian President Jonathan Pleads With Americans To Stop Anti-Trump Protests

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Former Nigerian President Jonathan took to his Facebook page to appeal to Americans to stop the Anti-Trump protests.

Aggrieved Americans have been protesting the emergence of Donald Trump as the next US President for two straight days.

In Oregon, some protesters have turned to violent means and the Police have termed the protests as a Riot.

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D’banj Wins Entertainment Icon Of The Year Award At BEFFTA 2016 In London (Photos)

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D’banj on Thursday, November 10th was honoured with Entertainment Icon of the Year Award at the British House of Parliament in Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

The veteran singer received the special award from a member of UK’s parliament, Lord John Bird.

An excited D’banj shared a photo of himself receiving the award and captioned it with:

Yesterday, I received the # BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at the British House of Parliament in Westminster, London From Lord John Bird.

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