Ex-Miss Anambra Beauty Queen Opens Up On Sex Video Scandal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiAt9k155qnCdJsnEvxyOSlKXTMioCsWV3C55z2HRTOBv8PblDSnyOvw0vRmjn22Z9r6Jl8QvsBg7yfnJ5GHyPl3vK5FL25pnFXCF3duolfOOsYeup-KNuE5wCCriwJPhAyWol15BILGg/s1600/Okeke-Chidinma-Blessing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiAt9k155qnCdJsnEvxyOSlKXTMioCsWV3C55z2HRTOBv8PblDSnyOvw0vRmjn22Z9r6Jl8QvsBg7yfnJ5GHyPl3vK5FL25pnFXCF3duolfOOsYeup-KNuE5wCCriwJPhAyWol15BILGg/s640/Okeke-Chidinma-Blessing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Since the story of the sex video involving former Miss Anambra, Chidinma Okeke, broke a few weeks ago, several groups and individuals have come forward with different versions of what transpired between the embattled 20-year-old beauty queen and the organisers of the pageant.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The former beauty queen was seen in a shocking x-rated video with a lesbian partner. Surprisingly, the video was released on October 11, 2016, a few days before the expiration of her tenure originally billed for October 28, 2016.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Every day across the state since the video hit the streets, different versions of what led to the scandal are churned out by the actors, leaving the people confused and unsure of what to believe.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Since the scandal broke, Miss Chidinma Okeke, who won the Miss Anambra beauty pageant, organised by the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), has remained incommunicado, choosing to go into hiding over alleged threats to her life. She has also remained silent, leaving her lawyer to do most of the talking.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> While the father, Sir Jeremiah Okeke, had claimed in recent reports that his daughter had been handed over to a relation for safety, some others claimed that the ex-beauty queen had relocated abroad.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But after weeks of keeping quiet, Miss Okeke has finally broken her silence. In an exclusive interview with The Nation, she debunked claims that she threatened to commit suicide, adding that there was never a time such thought came to her mind.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> She also said her life might no longer be in danger, adding that her traducers were no longer threatening her life, and maintaining that those who were after her life had stopped contacting her.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> She also said the faces behind her agonizing period in Anambra would be revealed soon, adding that with God, all things are possible.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Narrating her own side of the story, she said: “Early last year, the ABS advertised for the Miss Anambra beauty pageant. I heard of it and went to make enquiry.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “My roommate was also interested, but one of the organisers told me to apply. I told them I was not interested but the man insisted that I might win the competition. He also promised to give me the form for free if I indicated interest, and he did when I agreed to contest.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “But one Jane told me that before a winner would be declared, there were certain things to be done, including the (sex) video. I consented after some persuasion from the organisers. I later went for the contest at the Marble Arch Hotels in Awka, and I was declared winner with a Kia Rio vehicle as star prize.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “When I went for my car after the contest, the organisers brought out a contract form for me to sign, but I told them I wanted to contact my lawyer to see it. I was not given the opportunity to do so.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “What they kept telling me was that if I insisted on not signing the contract or wanted to contact my lawyer, they would release the video.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “At that point, I became uncomfortable and signed the contract to avoid such embarrassment, and the car was released to me from where it was packed within the premises of ABS.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “From that moment, I became a slave to them. On October 11, 2016, they called me to come and make presentations inside the office of one the organisers. After that, the man excused some people in that room and showed me the video again.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “They told me to drop my car and removed my crown from me. I told them I would take the car as stipulated in the contract. They insisted I should pack it in the premises of (ABS).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “I told my uncle in Abuja about the situation. My uncle called them and asked them to release my car to me. Instead, they forwarded the video to him as part of the blackmail. That was what happened,” Chidinma said, crying.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> She also said the scandal had weighed her down. Amidst sobs, she denied being a lesbian, saying she had never been involved in the act.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> For her parents, Sir Jeremiah and his wife, Lady Nora Okeke, the incident remains a shock. According to Sir Okeke, the management and organisers of the pageant capitalised on his daughter’s “age and naivety to deny her whatever monetary gains she made while serving as Miss Anambra.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He added: “How can a beauty queen borrow money to pay her driver, even when she is supposed to be receiving a monthly salary?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “I cannot say all that I heard or saw. Why was she not paid her winning prize of one million naira fully? Rather, they paid her on installmental basis. And up until today, the money has not been completely paid.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “They have rubbished her and rubbed the family’s name in the mud. But we have united as a family, praying seriously for my daughter and for the people behind this wicked act to be exposed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “My family at first agreed not to tell me about the whole thing, because I am hypertensive. But they decided otherwise when things got out of hand. I told them this issue will not kill me because I have had worse experiences while in business years back.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “My God, as always, will answer me and expose the truth in no distant time. I won’t say much because the damage has already been done.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Chidinma is a small girl who does not know anything, hence, she fell into a trap that was too heavy for her to shoulder. But I thank God she is recovering.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> All through the interview, Chidinma’s mother, who was advised by the husband to remain silent, continued to hiss, and motioning her hands towards the heavens in supplication to God.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Two of the chiefs in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area, where Chidinma hails from, Chief Obi Okoli (Idejimba) and Chief Julius Nwankwo (Nwabulu-Omee), told The Nation that the incident had left them in shock.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Okoli, who described Chidinma as a nice and well-trained girl from a Christian home, saw the entire thing as a set up, but argued that such issues would only happen if somebody presents oneself.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to him, “she is a well brought up girl from a good family background and Christian home. There could be more to this than meets the eyes.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Asked if the community was not going to say anything on the sex scandal involving their daughter, Okoli laughed and said: “There are ways of handling such issues, and I don’t think the community will be involved.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Also speaking, Chief Julius Nwankwo, described the situation as a pity, adding that today’s children behave as they like.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, he said that the people of Ogboji community were seeing it as blackmail, adding that none of them was happy with what happened to their daughter.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He said: “As an Ogboji man, I am pained that such a thing happened to one of our own, and that is why we want the authorities concerned to look into the saga appropriately, with a view to arresting those involved.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “When our daughter won the award, we were happy. For anybody or group of persons to rubbish her and our community is what we will not condone.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Nwankwo said they heard some people had been apprehended over the sex scandal, adding that the authorities should look well in making sure that wrong people were not punished.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Managing Director of ABS, the organisers, Uche Nworah did not comment on the queen’s allegations when we contacted him. He instead  referred us to the organisation’s earlier statement.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In the earlier statement, the organisers had dissociated themselves from the scandal. Part of the statement read: “The attention of the management of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, organisers of the Miss Anambra Beauty Pageant, has been drawn to a video with lurid contents purportedly showing former Miss Anambra, Miss Chidinma Okeke (Miss Anambra 2015).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “The said Miss Chidinma Okeke, who is allegedly linked to the lurid content in circulation, has served out her term as Miss Anambra 2015 and handed over the crown in line with the terms and conditions of The Miss Anambra pageant.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We condemn in clear terms any amoral behaviour/conduct as suggested by the alleged lurid content in circulation and do not condone such.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “It is on record that The Miss Anambra Beauty Pageant has been a platform to empower Anambra women and celebrate our rich culture and heritage. Winners of the pageant are bound to contracts to be of good conduct and moral behaviour and to uphold/maintain the honour in their position as queen.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Winners of the pageant also contract to refrain from any personal relationship that could appear to hinder their ability to perform the duties of their office as queen and role model, and we do not expect any less.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We, therefore, wish to dissociate The Miss Anambra pageant from any discussions on the said allegations.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We feel sufficiently perturbed by the mere reference already made to the pageant and hereby state that we are in no way connected to the controversy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  “We apologise to the government and good people of Anambra State, our sponsors, supporters, friends and all those associated with the Miss Anambra project for the embarrassment the mere reference to the pageant in the controversy may have caused whilst reassuring of the good intentions of the Miss Anambra pageant franchise.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Credit: <a href="http://thenationonlineng.net/" target="_top"><span>The Nation Nigeria</span></a></div>

Ex-Miss Anambra Beauty Queen Opens Up On Sex Video Scandal

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Donald Trump Weighs Cabinet Picks & ‘Amended’ Obamacare

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsLCE9TaTlIIHgx_bshyeumZZLC4nTTavGlqpuERoqbvJrZTszm54Nz9x0F9ejtyGF8y-e318ENBf88iUKFoECFjUTWoK6m-NLL3UM0o3OMm4PxAAVfKI_uDq1BA48gT4Y82fASYBzAin/s1600/dona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsLCE9TaTlIIHgx_bshyeumZZLC4nTTavGlqpuERoqbvJrZTszm54Nz9x0F9ejtyGF8y-e318ENBf88iUKFoECFjUTWoK6m-NLL3UM0o3OMm4PxAAVfKI_uDq1BA48gT4Y82fASYBzAin/s640/dona.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Trump is to huddle Saturday with his White House transition team for a second day over cabinet picks as the president-elect says he is open to keeping parts of President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The billionaire real estate mogul said in interviews that he would consider an “amended” version of the 2010 law, a shift in position after vowing on the campaign trail to repeal the measure.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The announcement was one of several surprises, as Trump shook up his transition team by putting running mate Mike Pence in charge and named a cohort of Washington insiders — and three of his children — to help with the process of choosing a new cabinet.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The reshuffle came as anti-Trump protesters spilled onto the streets for a third straight night, with the Republican facing mounting calls to reassure Americans who fear a xenophobic crackdown under his authority.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Throngs of people — among them families and children — rallied late Friday in New York’s Washington Square carrying banners reading “Peace and Love” and “Your wall can’t stand in our way.” Local media estimated a turnout of some 4,000 protesters.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> More than 1,000 people gathered in Miami, with weekend protests planned in at least half a dozen cities.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A focal point for New York protests is Trump Tower, where the real estate tycoon-turned-world-leader has been ensconced in his luxury apartment, mapping out his next steps.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The 70-year-old incoming president has a mammoth task of fleshing out his cabinet, as well as steering the complex transition of power, and announced on Friday he was elevating Vice President-elect Pence to lead the process.</div>

Donald Trump Weighs Cabinet Picks & ‘Amended’ Obamacare

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Jibrin Writes Open Letter To Buhari Over Budget Padding Scandal

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2RRycBgLXRMzKPk3IkuQjRzAgX_JQ3Uht4SR_1adaIq0RZcX69JqpKKfTYXxOGfmyod3d87cSwI2PudZCmLNPOm_91OqfL5Yjsx49NpElEhsVw24lh6ZFLG5dj5UmEol0S39iZZN_AU5/s1600/Jibrin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2RRycBgLXRMzKPk3IkuQjRzAgX_JQ3Uht4SR_1adaIq0RZcX69JqpKKfTYXxOGfmyod3d87cSwI2PudZCmLNPOm_91OqfL5Yjsx49NpElEhsVw24lh6ZFLG5dj5UmEol0S39iZZN_AU5/s640/Jibrin.png" width="640" /></a></div> Abdulmumin Jibrin,  has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, imploring him to end his long silence about the budget fraud allegations in the House of Representatives.<br />  Read his letter below...<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>“I write this letter to you as a last resort to seek action on the allegations of budget fraud, abuse of office and corruption I levelled against Speaker Yakubu Dogara and three other Principal Officers of the House of Representatives,” Mr. Jibrin said.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>The letter came a few days after he said he’d gone on exile partly because of the president’s reluctance to intervene in the scandal which has been rocking the National Assembly for four months.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>“The silence of the presidency is no longer sending the right message to Nigerians and the international community,” Mr. Jibrin said in a statement on November 7.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>In his letter on Friday, Mr. Jibrin, who was suspended on September 28 over his face off with lawmakers, informed the president about alleged sharp practices of House members and called on him to act.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>“Your Excellency, the House of Representatives stinks of corruption and something urgent must be done to salvage the situation,” Mr. Jibrin said. “We have a golden opportunity to show the world that there is zero tolerance for corruption under your leadership.”<img height="0" src="http://cat.nl.eu.criteo.com/delivery/lg.php?cppv=1&cpp=4pAL9HxkM3BtSmxnR1Q4TWtLUXFKQjJFTmRpa05zbzdkNGtwalZFS1V3dUE1VDQwaVMwQ0pBTW1kdklKWVRDQ094VTNMajlrcGxQU3BiNk1ZTGVIZk9LTUl1enRQWTdKRFBSWGRCOHNTbU0zYnZrQVA5NDI3VmVscFNiVTdBVW1lc1dCM3gvYmpSZkJKdXhtaG9HWGRGeEdpNWI5N1VUUHRNV0JCRnZEcHZudGt5VkMxVnNqZnRwejAyNVRqbWNnWGdkazZWTG1BTSsvVHdZTElDUm9HSzJnSTZjSFlxZzI5WUROSUExcEFLN3BFT3EwPXw%3D" width="0" /></i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>Mr. Jibrin said the president should order prioritised investigation into the padding claims with a focus on bringing culpable members to justice.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>“I pray that you direct the various agencies that I submitted petitions to expedite action on the matter as Nigerians and the world are watching to see how we will deal with this issue of incontrovertible corruption by Speaker Dogara and others and systemic corruption in the House,” Mr. Jibrin said.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>Mr. Dogara’s spokesman, Turaki Hassan, declined comments on Friday night. But his principal has repeatedly denied all the allegations of budget padding against him.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>The demands for Mr. Buhari’s intervention stand in sharp contrast from Mr. Jibrin’s October 1 statement in which he described the president’s silence as “a blessing in disguise.”</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>“If Mr. President had jumped into the matter at the early stage, trust Nigerians, they would have concluded that the presidency is using me to fight the House,” Mr. Jibrin said in his Independence Day statement. ”Such perception and blackmail would have been difficult to deal with.”</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>The lawmaker went on exile last week, sparking speculation that he fled the country to avoid a pending charges against him by the authorities.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>But he denied fleeing from prosecution, said he travelled because his safety was not guaranteed in Nigeria and he’ll return to the country when invited to testify in the budget fraud investigation.</i></div> <i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>“I will be available once my attention is required in respect of my petition against the Speaker and others or any petition that may come against me,” he said.</i></div>

Jibrin Writes Open Letter To Buhari Over Budget Padding Scandal

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Abdulmumin Jibrin,  has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, imploring him to end his long silence about the budget fraud allegations in the House of Representatives.  Read his letter below... “I write this letter to you as a last… link to this post

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Crowd As Obaseki Takes Oath Of Office

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBT9l8r1gCmHjc6aiEib7L4IEDAhLZRv3_t0mpP2RWCFyBBzLqgDfXW6xFPJ8mv8YtaE0Y4vI7EHjU27vGR3Flj7DvVa0SKstI385K6rzaG9g8vrvnBC7wC1CBFIsdaPNcZah5ffZ3EGg/s1600/Godwin-Obaseki1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBT9l8r1gCmHjc6aiEib7L4IEDAhLZRv3_t0mpP2RWCFyBBzLqgDfXW6xFPJ8mv8YtaE0Y4vI7EHjU27vGR3Flj7DvVa0SKstI385K6rzaG9g8vrvnBC7wC1CBFIsdaPNcZah5ffZ3EGg/s640/Godwin-Obaseki1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Huge crowd toda at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin as the new governor of Edo, Mr Godwin Obaseki, took the oath of office on Saturday.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the main bowl of the stadium and the outer precincts were filled to capacity during the ceremony.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Among the dignitaries at the occasion were the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Also present were business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and the APC governorship candidate in Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The ceremony also had in attendance a former military head of state, Dr Yakubu Gowon, and ministers including that of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> NAN reports that the inauguration ceremony was also graced by traditional rulers from across the three senatorial districts of the state as well as youths and market women who were all dressed in different attires.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  Obaseki is taking over from Adams Oshiomhole who had served two terms of four years.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Obaseki defeated the candidate of the PDP, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, in the Sept. 28 governorship poll in the state.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Credit: NAN</div>

Crowd As Obaseki Takes Oath Of Office

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Huge crowd toda at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin as the new governor of Edo, Mr Godwin Obaseki, took the oath of office on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the main bowl of the stadium and the outer precincts were fil… link to this post

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Job Opportunity With Nigerian Ports Authority

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D’Banj receives BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at British Parliament.

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="dbanj" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="548" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DBanj.jpg" width="647" /> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image">  </div> Nigerian artiste D’Banj has received the Entertainment Icon Award at the 2016 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA).<br /> <br /> D’Banj expressed his delight about the award on his Twitter account on Thursday.<br /> <br /> He wrote, “Yesterday, I received the #BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at the British House of Parliament, From Lord John Bird. I’m Humbled ! Oossshee”

D’Banj receives BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at British Parliament.

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    Nigerian artiste D’Banj has received the Entertainment Icon Award at the 2016 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA). D’Banj expressed his delight about the award on his Twitter account on Thursday. He wrote, “Ye… link to this post

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Boko Haram Used Chibok Ransom To Buy Powerful Weapons – Military Sources

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpwJFbW1n57gQ35T0btygO7N_M-kIhBnqwCeG7KdE3VGUlCK7w54OJpn5UFd9AsRzENpcyMvAcbmvl08RVal0DlV2CqZxX_B6QIb1pL9UYstlOQY6R1LRzg0z9-OxsuSfQcW5_eB7F8kH/s1600/boko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpwJFbW1n57gQ35T0btygO7N_M-kIhBnqwCeG7KdE3VGUlCK7w54OJpn5UFd9AsRzENpcyMvAcbmvl08RVal0DlV2CqZxX_B6QIb1pL9UYstlOQY6R1LRzg0z9-OxsuSfQcW5_eB7F8kH/s640/boko.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The recent ransom paid to Boko Haram in exchange for the release of some Chibok girls have contributed to the recent upsurge in the killings and disappearances of soldiers engaged in the fight against the insurgents, senior military sources have revealed.<br /> According to Punch, the military men said despite denials by the Federal Government, money was paid to the sect to secure the release of the abducted girls.<br /> It was learnt that the insurgents demanded for $50m for the release of the girls but about a quarter of the sum was eventually paid.<br /> Punch reports that Federal Government paid cash in two currencies – the naira and the CFA Francs to the leaders of the sect to facilitate the release of the girls.<br /> But, the highly-ranked military men who are engaged in the war, and who craved anonymity because they were not authorised to speak for the military authorities, attributed the recent upsurge in the activities of the insurgents to the huge ransom paid for the release of the girls.<br /> Prior to the current increase in the attacks by the insurgents, it was learnt that the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, deployed in the North-East, had cut off food and logistics supply to the insurgents.<br /> Some of the sources, who are also commanders at the war front, said that the troops had effectively defeated the Boko Haram members, who were on the run while a good number of them had surrendered and taken to a rehabilitation camp established by the Defence Headquarters in Yola.<br /> In October, over 80 soldiers were reported missing days after they came under a Boko Haram attack. Though there have been increasing reports of soldiers either missing or killed since the Chibok girls were released, the military initially denied the report, it later said that only 39 soldiers were missing.<br /> Also, on November 4, seven military men, including Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali, were killed on their way to reinforce troops at Mallam Fatori during a Boko Haram attack. Two days later, one soldier was also killed while four others were wounded in the line of duty.<br /> In October, 21 of the over 200 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014 were released by the group.<br /> One of the sources said it was sad that the same government that was initially seen as tough enough to end insurgency in the country failed to negotiate with Boko Haram from a position of strength.<br /> “It is unfortunate that in government’s desperation to secure the release of the Chibok girls, it has put our (soldiers’) lives in danger by yielding to the demands of the group to collect a ransom and secure the release of its commanders.<br /> “It is now obvious that the group has reinforced and bought more weapons to fight us.”<br /> According to another source, left to the military, the ransom and the exchange of Boko Haram members for Chibok girls would not have taken place.<br /> “Funds were given to Boko Haram and now we can all see the result of that action; there have been renewed attacks recently and many of our men have been killed in the process but we will not relent, we will continue to do our best to secure this nation.<br /> “The military had reservations about the arrangement but it was not in our hands; it was a political decision that we had to abide with and it was the DSS that was directly in charge of the operation,” the source added.<br /> Another source, who is also in the war theatre, said, “They got the Chibok girls and suddenly the Boko Haram that we had beaten and chased out of Sambisa are attacking and killing men of quality.<br /> “It is very obvious that they have used the money they got from the deal to buy equipment and recruit men to carry out their heinous acts.<br /> “The group is still in Mallam Fatori, they have infested the entire area and their strongest point into Chad is Abadam. It is from there that they disperse their men to carry out attacks.<br /> “Another thing you must note is that the towns around the borders are occupied by mercenaries from foreign countries. Where did they get the money to fund that?”

Boko Haram Used Chibok Ransom To Buy Powerful Weapons – Military Sources

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Read This Inspiring Love Story

<div dir="ltr"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOOet0XIIrQ6MTVtjY-CqGTR30Gx0o_Zyjr86lkt7pPeIOEW1O0FqRvrIdIPx9SY2kZnL53aO3UJOQU24qrTtFxUmImOIfmuU-qjWZ6C99b4day23wybPtyluTjOrAm2G1snzKgHXdAv_/s1600/happi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOOet0XIIrQ6MTVtjY-CqGTR30Gx0o_Zyjr86lkt7pPeIOEW1O0FqRvrIdIPx9SY2kZnL53aO3UJOQU24qrTtFxUmImOIfmuU-qjWZ6C99b4day23wybPtyluTjOrAm2G1snzKgHXdAv_/s640/happi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr">  This love story testimony was shared on whatsapp by a friend, patient indeed is the gateway to hitch free mariage. Read the the testimony as shared by the husband below...</div> <div dir="ltr">  </div> <div dir="ltr"> It was a very sunny Saturday morning, and our wedding anniversary. I looked at my wife as she got ready to leave the house for work. She is a doctor and had been on call today. It seemed like yesterday she walked down the aisle to me. Wow! We are twenty-three years in marriage today. I smiled at her, she smiled back. We have this thing we do in our anniversary; its more like a friendly competition, we see who surprises whom with the best anniversary gift. She had won five years in a row; I was definitely going to win this year because my surprise for her would blow her head off.</div> <div dir="ltr"> "So what are you going to do this year" she asked me, coming out clean with the question because she had stealthily tried to find out what my plans were. "Watch and see" I told her. I asked her the same question; she just said "hmmm". I've discovered when a woman says hmmm, she's really got something hot cooking. She picked her bag, kissed my beardy cheek and left. We had plans for dinner by 6:00pm tonight. Then, I would unleash my 'BIG' surprise.</div> <div dir="ltr"> We have been married for twenty-two years and we have no children, or perhaps God had not given us any. Over time we had come to realize that sometimes God says yes, wait or no! And there is nothing we could do to change that fact. He is GOD. Therefore, I had vowed to love Patience with the whole of my being. I had promised to always make her laugh and though we both sunk into lugubrious moods, we would trust and keep hope alive. I would be her husband and her son; and she my wife and daughter. We had just ourselves.</div> <div dir="ltr"> Patience, my wife reads a lot of books and her favourite authors are Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Karen Kingsbury and I bet she could kill to meet them in person. Last year I contacted Chimamanda and started making preparations to surprise my wife this year. After much process, I got her to have dinner with us tonight. It wasn't easy at all. My wife was going to faint! The idea that I had won this years' anniversary surprise made me all jumpy and giddy. I was going to prepare her best meal, 'Efo riro, bush meat and poundy'.<br /> I had known what my wife had planned for me. We live in Accra and I had always wanted to visit Nigeria, to Jos. I had told her so many stuff about this place I had grown up in, and especially about the mouthwatering 'Gwete'. I had tried to prepare gwete for her and on so many occasions failed. In fact the last time I tried it looks like 'Acha pudding' with cabbage and biscuit bone. LOL. Anyways, I heard her making plans for us to travel to Jos. I smiled.</div> <div dir="ltr"> Its 5:00pm, I had finished the cooking and all, set the table, lit the scented candles and did all the romantic 'orishirishi' we see in movies. The door opens.</div> <div dir="ltr"> "Awww!" She squeals. I hug her and after small talk she saunters off, mounting the staircase to get ready for dinner. I had showered, shaved and dressed in a crisp white shirt, jeans and sneakers. We are one of those couples that still try to look young even in our aging years. Forty-five minutes later, she comes down in a black dress with silver studs in her ears; she looked breathtaking. Although I could still see the grey that stuck in her hair. As we sat, the doorbell rang. I smiled, my surprise had arrived.</div> <div dir="ltr"> "Baby, get the door please" I said and ran off to get my camera. As she opens the door, she sees Chimamanda and her assistant standing at the door. She screamed! And hugged the smiling guest. We all sat to eat. I watched them both smiling from ear to ear as they discussed so many things especially about her books and all. Its 7:30pm and I can't wait for Chimamanda to leave so I could clinch onto my victory. <br /> Finally, she left. We were clearing the table when I saw the brown envelope sticking out from my wife's purse. I knew it! It was our plane tickets to Jos. Smiling vicariously I picked it up and opened it. I was right, tickets to Jos and also...</div> <div dir="ltr"> I collapsed on the sofa, and I couldn't quench the river of tears that had started to flow on my well shaven face. I was sobbing hard. That after twenty- three years (today) of marriage, God had decided to make me a daddy! My wife joined me on the sofa, we were crying for joy together because after so many years of God telling us to wait, He finally said yes.</div> <div dir="ltr"> My head was on my wife's laps. I could perceive her cologne better. Interrupting our tearful silence she asks me. "So honey, who surprised who, who won this year?" With a mischeviois grin, I looked up to her not wanting to carry last this year and said " Na Godwin". We both laughed looking ahead. We were going to be parents! God had surprised us both. Although, my wife keeps saying she won.</div> <div dir="ltr"> Inspiration: 'Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning". He who calm the storm! </div> <div dir="ltr"> Lovely People, its not too late for your Expectations to be met before the end of this year. Trust God to do it</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GF0ijsGdHyQAFeaP1YiR8rVUNVC95f3vgQIx72WDezE9UrQUkbn45v6Mnb2ee8kHFiQ-skaQhUW1N7bXBDu5Z-BVwT9G-3LKejuYHe1IbziCBre18g3SCeTC1qvVI3v4Qk1gH5inYKzx/s1600/IMG-20160213-WA0000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <br /> </a> </div>

Read This Inspiring Love Story

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 This love story testimony was shared on whatsapp by a friend, patient indeed is the gateway to hitch free mariage. Read the the testimony as shared by the husband below...   It was a very sunny Saturday morning, and our wedding anniversary. I looke… link to this post

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Are you a genius? Solve this mathematics.

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Are you a genius? Solve this mathematics.

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FC Barcelona Plots January Move For Coutinho

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_8KuXNaNLO20HcCHIW-Qm_B4fPZ9c5p8HU7T5xbHRshbZrYSocuRD4zaa5LXOP8BxFQKcFtGWMRB5i3rBeg1a-fLrLNvTf13LAM98-5xFMr89DOxm7GISCst7xNL1HyqT2J2qfdKjW8S/s1600/liverpool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_8KuXNaNLO20HcCHIW-Qm_B4fPZ9c5p8HU7T5xbHRshbZrYSocuRD4zaa5LXOP8BxFQKcFtGWMRB5i3rBeg1a-fLrLNvTf13LAM98-5xFMr89DOxm7GISCst7xNL1HyqT2J2qfdKjW8S/s640/liverpool.jpg" width="628" /></a></div> FC Barcelona are ready to ramp up their interest in Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho – and are looking to land him for £65million.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> That is according to Spanish newspaper Sport, who have put the Brazilian on their front page with Barca reportedly lining up a bid.<br /> The report comes just the following morning after Coutinho and Barcelona forward Neymar combined to lead Brazil tao a 3-0 win over fierce rivals Argentina.<br /> It has been suggested that the Reds playmaker’s long-standing friendship with compatriot Neymar, who has recently committed his future to Barca, could be key to luring him to the Nou Camp.<br /> Coutinho has emerged as arguably the best player in the Premier League this season, scoring five goals in 11 appearances, which has helped fire Liverpool to the top of the table.<br /> Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is desperate not to sell the Brazilian Magician, but Barca have now firmly made him their number priority for the next summer transfer window.<br /> It is claimed the Catalan club believe a fee of around €75m – £65m at the current exchange rate – would be enough to land him, although Liverpool will surely hold out for much more given the player’s importance and star quality.<br /> However, Barcelona are not the only Spanish giants hopeful of landing the former Inter Milan man, with their bitter rivals Real Madrid also keeping close tabs on the situation.

FC Barcelona Plots January Move For Coutinho

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FC Barcelona are ready to ramp up their interest in Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho – and are looking to land him for £65million. That is according to Spanish newspaper Sport, who have put the Brazilian on their front page with Barca reportedly li… link to this post

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Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook over Donald Trump victory

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4n54QZMZqeJ7raqAgn6lbn-2go2Fqvlev7p5eHBeIrkT6HM4P7gyIIkw8HvKvJPYtUY9bwlGp4Iz4UZCnODMkMBuCSa4e1Hzd2cHBu64bhKWWVtFKq7Z0bH2SfzY2ypnW3-itnE4Cj2AC/s1600/facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4n54QZMZqeJ7raqAgn6lbn-2go2Fqvlev7p5eHBeIrkT6HM4P7gyIIkw8HvKvJPYtUY9bwlGp4Iz4UZCnODMkMBuCSa4e1Hzd2cHBu64bhKWWVtFKq7Z0bH2SfzY2ypnW3-itnE4Cj2AC/s640/facebook.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has strongly defended his network againt the criticism that fake news on Facebook aided the rise of Donald Trump.<br /> <br /> Mark speaking on stage at Techonomy, a technology conference in California, Zuckerberg said Facebook should not be held responsible.<br /> <br /> <i>“The idea that fake news on Facebook influenced the election in any way is a pretty crazy idea,” he said.</i><br /> <br /> <i> </i><i>“If you believe that then I don’t think you have internalized the message Trump supporters are trying to send in this election.”</i><br /> <br /> For an increasing number of people, particularly Americans, Facebook is becoming the primary source of news coverage. <br /> <br /> The site’s News Feed is specifically designed to show users content it thinks will be of most interest, creating what some describe as a “filter bubble” that reinforces a person’s view without injecting differences in opinion.<br /> <br /> Earlier this year, Facebook was accused of being anti-Trump after it was alleged its human moderators were favouring liberal stories from appearing in people’s “trending stories” box.<br /> <br /> While denying that claim, the site did sack its human team, instead relying solely on an algorithm to determine which stories were shown to be most popular, reports the BBC.<br /> <br /> As a consequence, stories which were later proved entirely false appeared on the timelines of a large number of users, reports the BBC.<br /> <br /> When asked about checks and balances needed to keep a company like Facebook in line, Zuckerberg said it was about “listening to what people want”.<br /> <br /> “My goal, and what I care about, is giving people the power to share so we can make the world more open and connected. That requires building a good version of News Feed. We still have work to do on that.<br />  We’re going to keep improving it.<br /> <br /> “On the community guidelines, I think as norms change and people want to see more news, I think we’ll have to continue to evolve the guidelines to reflect the value that the community holds.”<br /> <br /> At the same event, Zuckerberg offered an optimistic view of Trump’s presidency, saying that his goals of improving global healthcare and connectivity did not necessarily require the co-operation of government.<br />

Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook over Donald Trump victory

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Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has strongly defended his network againt the criticism that fake news on Facebook aided the rise of Donald Trump. Mark speaking on stage at Techonomy, a technology conference in California, Zuckerberg said Facebook… link to this post

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Treat corruption as treasonable offence - Charly Boy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqmyGfkP_LyUt4Mv5LhCfb4s0G9v4QQo5cyK31EGGjjFpDl4cWI1PKal7GOcrbXwTuiJ42lWN0LxUXG0vpFZyAnd-AcXavJswQg98H-_9YqLwnSYiSScOi3vWnOVhFXMr-RytQa8oysaj/s1600/charly-boy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqmyGfkP_LyUt4Mv5LhCfb4s0G9v4QQo5cyK31EGGjjFpDl4cWI1PKal7GOcrbXwTuiJ42lWN0LxUXG0vpFZyAnd-AcXavJswQg98H-_9YqLwnSYiSScOi3vWnOVhFXMr-RytQa8oysaj/s640/charly-boy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Thursday urged that corruption should be made a treasonable offence for it to be adequately tackled.<br /> Oputa made the call during a news conference put together by the “Occupy Unlimited” group, a civil society group that advocates good governance and corruption-free society.<br /> Charly Boy, who is the National Coordinator of the group, said: “Corrupt leadership has been killing ordinary Nigerians slowly and steadily over the years.<br /> “It is time to properly define it as ‘murder in disguise’, and treat it as treasonable offence against our dear country.<br /> “Over 180 million people are surviving at the mercy of few politicians who have mastered the art of creating division among her own people through religion, ethnicity, corruption, and frivolous issues.”<br /> According to the social activist, death penalty should be introduced for all politically-corrupt persons in Nigeria if the nation really wants to be lifted out of economic hardship.<br /> He noted that countries such as China and Pakistan were striving better because they decided to make corruption a crime that deserved capital punishment.<br /> He advised that the immunity clause in the Nigerian constitution be reviewed, adding: “Corruption is hiding under the immunity clause to loot and plunder.”<br /> Charly Boy explained that the Occupy Unlimited Group will on November 15 stage a peaceful protest in the Federal Capital Territory against corruption.<br /> He emphasised that the protest was to tell political leaders at all levels that they must be accountable and selfless in their service to the fatherland.<br /> He said: “This is a process of holding politicians accountable not only to their promises, but in their service to the Nigerian nation.<br /> “The mass protest will begin at the Unity Fountain in Abuja down to the National Assembly.<br /> “We are a coalition of ordinary Nigerians from different parts of the country, with no political affiliations; we believe in the interest of our country.<br /> “We also believe strongly in the fight against corruption by President Muhammadu Buhari.”<br /> Retson Tedheke, a co-convener of the conference, said the group was also advocating for unicameral legislature for Nigeria to reduce cost of governance.<br /> Tedheke noted that Nigeria’s democracy was one of the most expensive in the world, adding that this was no longer sustainable in the midst of economic recession that brought hunger in the land.<br /> He said: “Lawmakers must begin a process of reducing the Bi-Cameral Legislature to Uni-Cameral Legislature.<br /> “Let them initiate the process of a referendum to review the Constitution, specifically with the aim of Scrapping the Senate.<br /> “We also demand that the Anti-Money Laundry Bill be debated and passed immediately, with full support to the President to ensure that corruption is eliminated from our country.”<br /> Tedheke added that it was also imperative for legislators to ensure that their budget, running cost and other expenditures be made open to the public.<br /> He stressed the need for transparency, accountability and effective monitoring of Federal<br /> Government expenditure, the National Assembly and all agencies of government to ensure that everything went to the Treasury Single Account.<br /> He said: “We need all Nigerians to give their voice in this call to have a national rebirth.<br /> “Every Nigerian will not be on the street of the FCT, but let us all support this initiative, irrespective of tribal and religious divide.”

Treat corruption as treasonable offence - Charly Boy

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Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Thursday urged that corruption should be made a treasonable offence for it to be adequately tackled. Oputa made the call during a news conference put together by the “Occupy Unlimited” group, a civ… link to this post

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The Sad News of Trump’s Triumph by Rueben Abati

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRML0vOZRTva9RzqPadqJ4Hpaw4sTW0_SR-57KMe93K9qgpLxmzyIVtzqm01n3jKfoh8PE4oLV9EebvkuCOXchqvEza289n5s-U6illI1iPgU_8HqAqwoE7RyZOgcm4bPkwA8RuqlZ9ci4/s1600/Reuben-Abati.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRML0vOZRTva9RzqPadqJ4Hpaw4sTW0_SR-57KMe93K9qgpLxmzyIVtzqm01n3jKfoh8PE4oLV9EebvkuCOXchqvEza289n5s-U6illI1iPgU_8HqAqwoE7RyZOgcm4bPkwA8RuqlZ9ci4/s640/Reuben-Abati.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Democracy is tricky; it sometimes ends up as a parody of itself. When the people clamour for change, they can vote with their hearts, and prove impervious to plain sight reason, and overlook likely pitfalls. We can only hope that Donald Trump does not become the symbol of the change that Americans are seeking. That would be sad indeed for the free world.” – Reuben Abati, “Anything Can Happen in America”, The Guardian, March 6, 2016.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> Earlier this year, I had written a piece titled “Anything Can Happen In America”, from which the quote above is excerpted, but I had virtually no idea that the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election could be so shocking, unthinkable and unbelievable. I was like the pollsters, the cultural activists, the Nobel Laureates, the American media establishment and the global community, minus Russia and Vladimir Putin, a Clintonite. I stood with her. When the unthinkable happened on Tuesday, and Americans chose as their 45th President, Donald John Trump, the real estate developer, reality television celebrity, a complete outsider who stumbled on politics and turned it into a celebrity show, I could only ask: how did it happen?<br /> The triumph of Trumpism, a byword for incorrect conduct, misogyny, hate, racism, nativism, isolationism, anger, and defiance is sad news for the world. It is an assault on the ideals of American democracy. Trump’s triumph has left America more divided than it was a week ago, and the prospects of that nation rescuing itself from the tragic mistake it seems to have made may take long in coming. The same country that champions it the most has exposed the underbelly of democracy, that beloved option for global leadership, ironically.<br /> Democracy is said to be driven by the values of good rather than evil, of humanity as opposed to inhumanity, individual freedom and rights rather than oppression, inclusion as different from exclusion but the same model of governance hands over power to the majority. As we have seen, the majority may not necessarily represent the will of all the people, or even the real majority, it is the choice that is made by the voting majority or as determined by the guiding rules as in the case of the United States: and no matter how stupid, illogical or unreasonable that choice may be, it is taken as the voice of the people and it is binding. This dictatorship of the determined majority has nothing to do with popular opinion or goodwill, but the actual choice that is made according to the guiding rules of the game.<br /> Democracy, relying on the strength of numbers and local rules has fed many countries with statistically right but logically wrong outcomes. The outcome in the United States this week is completely confusing. And that explains why there have been protests across America by those chanting “notmypresident” to express their dismay over Trump’s surprise win. This is the first time in a long while that the outcome of an American Presidential election will leave the entire country so tragically divided the morning after. Even the international community is in shock.<br /> Trump’s triumph is a threat to the liberal standards on which the global order is anchored. Hillary Clinton in her concession speech said her defeat is “painful and it will be for a long time.” Not necessarily for her but for America and the rest of the world. The deepest cut is in America’s heart; the wound that has been inflicted therein by Americans themselves will be felt for a long time to come.<br /> This year’s American general election should inspire a deeper interrogation into the nature of democracy and its many pitfalls. The people of the United States had a plain choice between good and bad alternatives. More than any other American Presidential candidate in this election, Hillary Clinton got the most impactful endorsements, yet she did not win.<br /> If the rest of the world had been asked to vote, she would have won by a landslide, but it was up to the Americans themselves to choose their own President, and they have just told us to mind our own businesses in our countries. Hillary Clinton is urbane, experienced, charming and gifted. She has proved her mettle as First Lady, Senator and as Secretary of State. She won the Presidential debates, ran a dignified and organized campaign and won the confidence of every critical constituency. Bernie Sanders who ran against her for the Democratic party’s ticket and Donald Trump, as well as their agents in many places threw mud in her direction, but the polls favoured her to the last minute.<br /> The pollsters have been proven wrong by the choice that America has made. Hillary Clinton gave hope to generations of women across the world. Her emergence as America’s President would have broken the glass ceiling at the most powerful spot in the world, and energized young men and women across the world. America has decided to spit in the face of history and opt for misogyny birthed by ultra-conservatism. Confronted with the obvious choice of a decent, tested and experienced woman who could have given them the prize of two Presidents for the price of one, they chose a foul-mouthed, egoistic, bombastic, free-wheeling outsider with a wife whose body shape and naked assets would be part of a yet uncertain legacy.<br /> America’s future post-Trump’s triumph is uncertain because what Trump stands for, the little that we know about that, raises nothing but anxiety, definitely not confidence. America has as President in waiting a man elected on the wings of sheer populism and racist, nativist propaganda. His campaign was anchored on the hate-propelled belief that the only way to make America great again is to shut out Muslims, blacks, immigrants, intruding neighbours from Mexico and Latin America, keep Americans for Americans only so they can have jobs and prosper, and the spin that America is not safe in the hands of women whom he considers fit only as objects and pieces of decoration.<br /> By voting Trump, America with its intriguing electoral college system, which robs a popular candidate on technical grounds, has deleted the triumph of American-led neo-liberal progressivism in the global order. The sad news in part is that this is also a growing trend in Europe, the equivalent of Brexit.<br /> Trump’s triumph is however worse than Brexit. It is not likely “to make America great again.” It is more likely to reduce, if not jeopardize America’s influence as a stabilizing force in the global system. Donald Trump as Presidential candidate repudiated America’s commitments within the global system. He says he will pull out US troops and command stations in Europe and Asia. If he keeps to his words, he could create such instability across the globe that would result in countries which otherwise depended on the United States looking out for themselves security-wise.<br /> Trump is perhaps America’s nemesis: too much rationalization and over-simplification of everything was bound to get the United States into trouble. The chasm between the American establishment and its ordinary people has been blown open.<br /> Washington is a living symbol of correctness on every stage, but now the people have rejected Washington and its politics. There have been about 44 female Presidents across the world, and now, the most powerful country in the world has proven itself to be less progressive than India, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Korea, Liberia, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Croatia, Nepal, Taiwan, Chile, Costa Rica, Philippines, Indonesia, Iceland, Malta, and even Kosovo! America preaches inclusion and unity in diversity, but the white, blue-collar and middle-class Americans who voted majorly for Donald Trump have shown that the average American is not interested in diversity; they want America to themselves alone. America is not a country of nationalities, it is a country of immigrants, and yet the settled immigrants want to shut the door of the land of dreams to others. Donald Trump exploited their fears. He has proven that it is possible to become President by appealing to the people’s basest instincts. Shameful.<br /> Trump, Machiavelli’s “great-great-grandson” has through dirty tricks created a revolution from which even the same party that saw him as an outsider and treated his emergence as flag-bearer as an accident has benefitted. The Republican Party owes its ascendancy in the White House and Capitol Hill to this outsider who brought the tactics of Machiavelli, soap opera and television shows to push a failing party back to reckoning.<br /> Trump is neither Republican nor Democrat; he belongs to the party of the streets, of a racist American street motivated by a determination to reverse the misfortune of disappearing jobs in inner America, inability of make ends meet, pay children’s school fees or live decently. Americans chose Trump because he spoke the language of the streets and projected himself as their messiah. He projected himself, in his own words, as the champion of “the forgotten men and women of our country…People who work hard but no longer have a voice. I am their voice”. And so the people think, and so they voted for him so enthusiastically they even handed him the battleground states of Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and North Carolina, which secured his victory and ended the emerging Clinton dynasty. He is the candidate of America’s children of anger.<br /> Trump’s organized blackmail and dirty job may have given him the biggest job in the world but it will not sustain him there or make him a great President. The easiest thing to do is to promise the people change by pulling down the sitting government and the entire political Establishment. In Trump’s reckoning, he did not just defeat Hillary Clinton; he has defeated Barrack Obama, the entire Washington Establishment and its allies.<br /> Inexperienced, badly prepared and ignorant, as is the common consensus, Trump has to run the most complex governance system in the world. He can repudiate his campaign promises and turn 360 degrees. This is not beyond him. In the last year, his position on anything and everything has changed from one stop to another. Or he may choose to fulfill his bizarre promises and imperil the American Presidency and the global order.<br /> One option will expose and ridicule him. The other may fetch him the aggrieved assassin’s bullet or a one-term Presidency that could end up either as a tragi-comedy or a nauseating farce. The fulfillment of the Simpsons’ and Michael Moore’s prophecy is the highest point of America’s disillusionment. Soon enough, America will learn, at substantial cost, new lessons about its new reality. Take it easy, Hillary. Destiny is what waits for every person behind the dream.

The Sad News of Trump’s Triumph by Rueben Abati

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MMM is Our Surviving Option – Bayelsa Doctors

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="dmm" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="388" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dmm.png" width="640" /> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">  </div> <br /> <br /> Resident doctors attached to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State last week protested over unpaid four months salaries owed them by the Federal Government, threatening to withdraw medical services to patients on November 15.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> The protesting doctors, under the Association of Resident Doctors said though they have met the management of the Federal Medical Centre over the issue, the responses were not encouraging.<br /> <br /> The aggrieved resident doctors led by their Chairman, Dr. Nonso Okoye, and armed with placards some of which reads “Our Families are hungry”, FG pay our salaries” and “we are hungry, MMM is becoming an option”?, called on Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to pay up salaries owed them.<br /> <br /> The protesting doctors in Bayelsa recently. According to the protesters, they ?were paid 52 per cent salary from February to May, 2016 and owed September and October.<br /> <br /> “We want the Federal Government to pay us our monies. We have not withdrawn services. All we are saying is for the government to pay us for work done.<br /> <br /> “Nigerians should prevail on the Federal Government to pay us. As much as we don’t want to withdraw our services, we have resolved to withdraw the services by 15th of November if nothing is done. “We have met with the management but all they did was pay us a month salary.<br /> <br /> They told us that the budget available cannot pay salary,” the protesters said. ?Contacted, the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Dennis Alagoa said the blame is not from the management, but added “with Tuesday statement by the President, we are assured that the issue will be resolved soon.”<br /> On the alleged threat by the resident doctors to down tools, he said the issue of strike will not make a difference as the matter is on the table of the Federal Government.

MMM is Our Surviving Option – Bayelsa Doctors

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Jimoh Ibrahim begins campaign, promises to restore electricity supply.

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6FdiRC3poHWGqvF3eMmwO9lyHE9_piCdaEfX8uYKUh78SOFdvBtePIFSekAY20pwg7LzpLz-4QfJ84AttFA1bUjereN5mVOHCvfQogbHtmnNXcwDP3xbTPWNDqANHokcPu6mBCBsorLW/s1600/jimoh-ibrahim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6FdiRC3poHWGqvF3eMmwO9lyHE9_piCdaEfX8uYKUh78SOFdvBtePIFSekAY20pwg7LzpLz-4QfJ84AttFA1bUjereN5mVOHCvfQogbHtmnNXcwDP3xbTPWNDqANHokcPu6mBCBsorLW/s640/jimoh-ibrahim.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimoh Ibrahim, has promised to restore electricity supply in the south senatorial district of the state.<br /> Ibrahim made the promise when he started his campaign in Okitipupa Local Council area on Wednesday.The candidate said he would ensure that the areas were connected to regular electricity supply within his first three months in office.<br /> He condemned the “I don’t care” attitude of the outgoing administration of Governor Olusegun Mimiko to the protracted outage in the area.<br /> According to him, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) had cut off towns like Oke-Igbo, Ore, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Irele, Ode-Aye, Ajapa, Akotogbo, Igbokoda, Igbotako from the national grid.<br /> At the palace of the Jegun of Idepe-Okitipupa, Micheal Adetoye, he promised to reintroduce the boarding system to government-controlled secondary schools across the state.<br /> He explained that only such a system could restore the lost glory and high educational standards enjoyed by students in the past.“The boarding system was what sharpened and built our educational and moral standards as students in those days, which had continued to be our guide and approach to life, both in business and political participation.<br /> “The issue of electricity is very embarrassing and shameful. The last time I checked with the BEDC, the company said the senatorial district owed a backlog of unpaid bills of about N300 million, which made it to cut off its electricity supply.”<br /> Ibrahim, who hails from Igbotako in Okitipupa Local Council area, said he deliberately started his campaign in Okitipupa to reawaken the consciousness of his people in Ikale land towards electing another of their own sons as the next governor of the state.<br /> He assured the civil servants that the payment of salaries, allowances, pensions and gratuities would be the priority of his government.<br /> Ibrahim was accompanied on the campaign by his running mate, Ebenezer Alabi, the party’s state chairman, Biyi Poroye and two former Senators from the area, Omololu Meroyi and Hosea Ehinlanwo, among others.

Jimoh Ibrahim begins campaign, promises to restore electricity supply.

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Factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimoh Ibrahim, has promised to restore electricity supply in the south senatorial district of the state. Ibrahim made the promise when he started his campaign in Okitipupa Local Council a… link to this post

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Wike fires senior special assistant on protocol for unknown reasons.

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz61D_qYip3k9Q4Zv8ne7tJHqhg3Hyung7GPVBVAWcDEMvFc5e-nd3K3YPXcHHb1_wtp8Q6CPjLOqrGJzcASGvCUx0oTl2PyDz54nQTBqyNu_x8k3WvIH93JNfTUp9oI94IW6flyMF4An3/s1600/wike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz61D_qYip3k9Q4Zv8ne7tJHqhg3Hyung7GPVBVAWcDEMvFc5e-nd3K3YPXcHHb1_wtp8Q6CPjLOqrGJzcASGvCUx0oTl2PyDz54nQTBqyNu_x8k3WvIH93JNfTUp9oI94IW6flyMF4An3/s640/wike.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wikeon on Friday relieved Joe Akpa, his senior special assistant on protocol, of his appointment.<br /> <br /> The governor's spokesman, Simeon Nwakaudu disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt today. <br /> <br /> The statement did not give any reason for the action. It only said the governor wished Akpa well in his future endeavours.<br /> <br /> Akpa is not the first member of Wike’s cabinet to be dismissed.<br /> <br /> The governor has suspended many commissioners and permanent secretaries, and has also dismissed some aides.

Wike fires senior special assistant on protocol for unknown reasons.

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Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wikeon on Friday relieved Joe Akpa, his senior special assistant on protocol, of his appointment. The governor's spokesman, Simeon Nwakaudu disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt today. The statement… link to this post

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Confusion as MTV EMAs strip WizKid of ‘Best African Act’ award.

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-Fk3bOqvLIoAKP0TT00aCb-ac9S1xPFrhUONuQa_neYqGssdd8q-VAXdqPKYY_LA3k6qqXm9gw83VRG7Tv3uzWUPTur1glkUWdZFiEtKzPEZN-46w7N5Ng7E86ECpHMoNH_VAQ3Gf5k9/s1600/wiskid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-Fk3bOqvLIoAKP0TT00aCb-ac9S1xPFrhUONuQa_neYqGssdd8q-VAXdqPKYY_LA3k6qqXm9gw83VRG7Tv3uzWUPTur1glkUWdZFiEtKzPEZN-46w7N5Ng7E86ECpHMoNH_VAQ3Gf5k9/s640/wiskid.jpg" width="604" /></a></div> Wizkid was incorrectly awarded the Best African Act award at the MTV EMAs held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.<br /> <br /> According to a statement posted on the website of MTV EMAs noted that Alikiba, Tanzanian singer, is the rightful recipient of the award. <br /> <br /> The Best African Act category is usually presented a day before the actual show, and MTV EMAs says the error was made when the results were posted.<br /> <br /> “The news was revealed 10 November, after the incorrect results were posted late Sunday night (6 November) due to an error. <br /> <br /> “MTV congratulates Alikiba, who has won Best African Act at the 2016 MTV EMAs,” the statement read.<br /> <br /> “Six Worldwide Act winners, including Wizkid, were selected by an international committee of MTV music executives to recognize current artists who are rising to have a wider geographic appeal beyond their local regions.<br /> <br /> “The winners were chosen based off a range of criteria including international MTV video play, radio airplay, streams, and sales across multiple territories and regions.<br /> <br /> “The winner of Best African Act was selected by fans via votes on MTVEMA.com<br /> <br /> “Both Wizkid and Alikiba are great artistes and deserving winners at the MTV EMAs and we congratulate them wholeheartedly on their achievements. We apologise for any confusion but we are pleased to recognise the achievements of both artists on this global platform.”<br />

Confusion as MTV EMAs strip WizKid of ‘Best African Act’ award.

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Wizkid was incorrectly awarded the Best African Act award at the MTV EMAs held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. According to a statement posted on the website of MTV EMAs noted that Alikiba, Tanzanian singer, is the rightful recipient of the award. The B… link to this post

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Obama feels ‘very encouraged’ after meeting with Trump at the White House – Obama

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="trump-obama" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="450" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Trump-Obama-1.jpg" width="638" /> </div> <br /> <br /> The US president-elect, Donald Trump, says he looks forward to seeking counsel from President Barack Obama as he prepares to enter the White House, a media report said on Thursday.<br /> <br /> Trump, noting he had never met Obama, calls him a good man and said the two had discussed both “wonderful” things and the “difficult” challenges the country faces.<br /> <br /> After a nearly 90 minutes meeting in the Oval Office, Obama said they discussed organizational issues related to the presidential transition as well as foreign and domestic policy.<br /> <div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-6154652480104730" data-ad-slot="7042430138" data-adsbygoogle-status="done"><ins id="aswift_1_expand"><ins id="aswift_1_anchor"></ins></ins></ins></div> “My number one priority in the coming two months is to try to facilitate a transition that ensures our president-elect is successful,” he said.<br /> <br /> According to Obama, he feels “encouraged” by his White House conversation with Trump.<br /> <br /> He said: “I have been very encouraged by the interest in president-elect Trump in wanting to work with my team around many of the issues that this great country faces.<br /> <br /> “I believe that it is important for all of us regardless of party and regardless of political preference to now come together to deal with the many challenges we face.”

Obama feels ‘very encouraged’ after meeting with Trump at the White House – Obama

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Anti-Trump protests turn violent in America

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYl6yBQ_xG-C8ZM4uNp-_uJbhs1r0sOXsICYtYKyT23GIrs8Nmu2JYeFEbBlTrwXC6blTXiFNekw4NB8M1ydfM1Rwpl4i0IsQRao-0QnQbxf9h8RHJ4ZS-lRuXIispvjUam9Jc7IM3HCb/s1600/protest+us.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYl6yBQ_xG-C8ZM4uNp-_uJbhs1r0sOXsICYtYKyT23GIrs8Nmu2JYeFEbBlTrwXC6blTXiFNekw4NB8M1ydfM1Rwpl4i0IsQRao-0QnQbxf9h8RHJ4ZS-lRuXIispvjUam9Jc7IM3HCb/s640/protest+us.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The Police in Portland, Oregon, U.S., have classified the anti-Trump protests in the area as a “Class C felony” after a once peaceful protest turned into a riot.<br /> A riot is a Class C felony in Oregon.<br /> Demonstrators were seen attacking drivers and committing acts of vandalism during their march against Donald Trump’s election Thursday night.<br /> According to KPTV, one driver had her windshield smashed and someone painted “Capitalism kills” on a nearby convenience store.<br /> The state Department of Transportation briefly shut down Interstate 5 between the Marquan Bridge and the Fremont Bridge due to the demonstration.<br /> Parts of Interstate 84 were also temporarily closed.<br /> Protesters in Portland’s Pearl District were breaking windows of several businesses and some were arming themselves with rocks from a construction site, police said.<br /> “People attending any of the various protest events are encouraged to obey all laws and be respectful of others who are using city streets, freeways and mass transit.<br /> “Marching into and blocking streets is illegal, and dangerous to protesters as well as road users and has a significantly negative impact to our community.<br /> “Pedestrians walking on the freeway is illegal and extremely dangerous to all road users,” Portland police said.<br /> KPTV reported that the groups Don’t Shoot Portland and Black Lives Matter combined in Portland to become Portland’s Resistance.<br /> The founder told the station that “Trump is going to be our president. We need to save our city and hopefully allow people to come here to be a city where there is hope.”<br /> Anti-Trump demonstrations erupted across the U.S. for the second straight night.<br /> The protests took place in Portland, Chicago and New York.<br /> In New York City, a large group of demonstrators once again gathered outside Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue Thursday night chanting angry slogans and waving banners baring anti-Trump messages.<br /> In Denver, protesters managed to shut down Interstate 25 near downtown Denver briefly Thursday night.<br /> Denver police tweeted around 10 p.m. that demonstrators made their way onto the freeway and traffic was halted in the northbound and southbound lanes.<br /> Police say the interstate was reopened about half an hour later as the crowd moved back downtown.<br /> Earlier protests in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs on Wednesday and Thursday went off peacefully.<br /> In San Francisco’s downtown, high-spirited high school students marched through, chanting “not my president” and holding signs urging a Donald Trump eviction.<br /> They waved rainbow banners and Mexican flags, as bystanders in the heavily Democratic city high-fived the marchers from the side-lines.<br /> Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside Trump Tower in Chicago and a growing group was getting into some shoving matches with police in Oakland, California.<br /> Another protest was building in Los Angeles, where 28 people were arrested Wednesday for blocking traffic during a demonstration that also saw vandalism to some buildings and a news truck.<br /> (NAN)<br /> <br />

Anti-Trump protests turn violent in America

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The Police in Portland, Oregon, U.S., have classified the anti-Trump protests in the area as a “Class C felony” after a once peaceful protest turned into a riot. A riot is a Class C felony in Oregon. Demonstrators were seen attacking drivers and c… link to this post

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Why Buhari, Osinbajo and Tinubu were absent from Akeredolu’s rally

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLt2fmefi0XyvxbIpGvEpcovNpw3zgb9jELzN0qIT6dfQY6OA1Pjui6XDAyWG-arISdkkBcV1IyNHymFi2D8Ep_Iy2L65oSJs24SpQ_jcLJcKe1AvldsRrFQYfWA6u-9fqYyywEJADHiE/s1600/PRESIDENTIAL-CAMPAIGN-RALLY-IN-OGUN-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLt2fmefi0XyvxbIpGvEpcovNpw3zgb9jELzN0qIT6dfQY6OA1Pjui6XDAyWG-arISdkkBcV1IyNHymFi2D8Ep_Iy2L65oSJs24SpQ_jcLJcKe1AvldsRrFQYfWA6u-9fqYyywEJADHiE/s640/PRESIDENTIAL-CAMPAIGN-RALLY-IN-OGUN-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <br /> </div>  APC in Ondo State says President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo, were unavoidably absent at its governorship rally due to pressing national matters they had to attend to.<br /> <br /> The governorship rally in the state kicked off yesterday at the Democracy Park in Akure, the state capital at about 11am but the President, his Vice and some top-shots of the party were noticeably absent from the event.<br /> <br /> Abayomi Adesanya who is the state Publicity Secretary of the party, while explaining the absence of the President, however, announced that Buhari would be in the State for the grand finale of the campaign, scheduled for November 19.<br /> <br /> Abayomi said, “The President and the Vice President had an emergency state matter they had to attend to and so could not turn up.”<br /> <br /> Also absent at the event was a National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, but his media team while explaining, said the former Lagos State Governor was currently not in the country.

Why Buhari, Osinbajo and Tinubu were absent from Akeredolu’s rally

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I Am Pregnant For A Man I Don't Love, Am Confused.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbXgyrT2wg5nfLlxdS7izSEpPeHa9fjsMLtll7RHKCoxSyZjKCsRyuNpe3FxzvqlMzbG4SsVedmID-NWDeYoedryCwrj39kLrhVal4o8eAjkrU7eoAzpIDjmcYgIU1kaf1kdMIMapCaz_/s1600/help+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbXgyrT2wg5nfLlxdS7izSEpPeHa9fjsMLtll7RHKCoxSyZjKCsRyuNpe3FxzvqlMzbG4SsVedmID-NWDeYoedryCwrj39kLrhVal4o8eAjkrU7eoAzpIDjmcYgIU1kaf1kdMIMapCaz_/s640/help+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> I'm 32 year old, i met a guy like two years ago, due to need for marriage and companionship and started dating him. He's so nice to me but I'm not in love with him.<br /> <br /> My friends advised me to stay with him because he's nice and love will grow, so i stayed with him with the hope that I'll meet someone in the future that i will truly love but it has backfired because now i am four months pregnant for him. Ever since i learned of the pregnancy, i have been very sad and depressed.<br /> <br /> I care for this guy, but i can't just make my self to love him no matter how hard i try. When he travels, i don't miss him, when i dream about my wedding, i don't picture him. I am so sad and confused; Should i marry him because of the baby and be unhappy or should i leave him and hope i will find someone who i will love and who will love me even though i have a baby?<br /> <br /> Joy write from Oluyole Estate Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>We share true life stories, love, marriage, sex etc.</b><br /> <b> Send your LIFE and LOVE story to us on Whatsapp (08075163727). Please mature minds only 18+</b>

I Am Pregnant For A Man I Don't Love, Am Confused.

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I'm 32 year old, i met a guy like two years ago, due to need for marriage and companionship and started dating him. He's so nice to me but I'm not in love with him. My friends advised me to stay with him because he's nice and love will grow, so i st… link to this post

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Nigeria’s Christian leaders believe God positioned Donald Trump to fight immorality in U.S

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsZHxuhyHUEH_uJP43wXf44ZCcloKN6u7ytgfAM15EbILcwZ8gIEGnyevbjKGoLMNeBdGQZFq9FM9Fe-aVLpiT77ZNOHtG3hrf5uXsn9ChpccCvYThvxVfeHozTNwOPnM6Hi3vcQDXjPS/s1600/dona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsZHxuhyHUEH_uJP43wXf44ZCcloKN6u7ytgfAM15EbILcwZ8gIEGnyevbjKGoLMNeBdGQZFq9FM9Fe-aVLpiT77ZNOHtG3hrf5uXsn9ChpccCvYThvxVfeHozTNwOPnM6Hi3vcQDXjPS/s640/dona.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <br /> </div> <br /> <br />  The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, led by Samson Ayokunle, said President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump, was positioned by God to fight immorality in the country.<br /> <br /> Mr. Ayokunle said this at the 29th General Assembly of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) held at First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, on Thursday.<br /> <br /> The three-day programme is tagged: “God of Life: Lead Nigeria to Justice, Peace and Dignity.’’<br /> <br /> He called on Americans to watch very closely as the new administration would not tolerate the issues of immorality in the country any more.<br /> <br /> According to him, God has now positioned Mr. Trump to fight the immoral life in the American society. He said the nation that was once known as God’s own country is vastly becoming Sodom and Gomorrah.<br /> <br /> Mr. Ayokunle said that there was an extent to which a nation would emphasise circular and individual liberty to the neglect of God’s absolute reign to the affairs of men.<br /> <br /> He also called on Nigerians to be on guard at all times as Boko Haram had not been fully defeated, following the recent killing of Lt. Col. Abu Ali and some soldiers in Maiduguri.<br /> <br /> He said “it is not over until it is over; the fact that a top army officer was killed is a signal to the fact that we have not defeated them.<br /> <br /> “It was also an attestation to the commitment of the Federal Government to fight this demon called Boko Haram.<br /> <br /> “So, everybody should be more committed so that the souls of those who died might not be in vain.”<br /> The CAN boss called on Christians to be united and not to make their doctrinal beliefs to overwhelm them because Jesus Christ prayed for the church to be one.<br /> <br /> “We are diverse because of our doctrinal beliefs but we must be one because Jesus says the church must be one; He prayed for the church.<br /> <br /> “I think the problem with us is the placing of much emphasis on autonomy where it becomes its petals when we lack respect for one another.<br /> <br /> “There should be collective recognition of leadership, desire to put up the things of the world and eternity-centred in such a way that occupying position does not matter to anybody,’’ he said.<br /> <br /> He said that corruption in the country was endemic and called on the government to keep fighting it so that the country would not be crippled.<br /> <br /> According to Ayokunle, corruption appears to be endemic in the Nigerian society and it has got to the fabric of our national lives; there is hardly any sector that can be exempted.<br /> <br /> “By the result that corruption has given us presently, I think it is high time we all rose and fight the demon; without fighting it, it will cripple us.<br /> <br /> “If we are not very careful we will end up becoming a crippled giant because we have allowed corruption to enter into our system,’’ he said.<br /> <br /> Earlier, President of CCN, Emmanuel Josiah, had called on Nigerians to support the fight against corruption, asking the citizenry to repent and return to God.<br /> <br /> According to him, the greatest challenge that we are facing now is sin, and wherever there is sin, we cannot experience any progress and God can never be there.<br /> <br /> “There is no child of God that will not support the fight against corruption,’’ Mr. Josiah said.<br /> Rufus Ositelu, Primate, The Church of the Lord Prayer Fellowship Worldwide, said that corruption could not be fought totally but could be brought to a minimum so that the country would move forward.<br /> <br /> According to him, what is really disturbing the progress of this country is corruption. If corruption is fought to a standstill by next year, we will see progress in the country, he said.

Nigeria’s Christian leaders believe God positioned Donald Trump to fight immorality in U.S

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New Chief Justice vows to sack more corrupt judges.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="walter-onnoghen" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="409" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Walter-Onnoghen.jpg" width="600" /> </div> <br /> <br /> <br /> The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen’s inauguration by President Muhammadu Buhari followed the expiration of the tenure of Justice Mahmud Mohammed as the CJN.<br /> <br />  The new CJN will serve in an acting capacity till his appointment is confirmed by the National Assembly.<br /> <br /> At the brief ceremony held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Buhari urged Justice Onnoghen to use his position to assist the government in tackling the three most identifiable problems of corruption, economy and physical insecurity facing the country.<br /> <br /> Buhari noted that Onnoghen was assuming office at a trying time for the country, a situation he said required the cooperation of the judiciary to develop the country .<br /> <br /> He stressed the need for the judiciary to specifically assist the executive in reinvigorating the country in terms of security and managing it efficiently, while making sure that the economy was resuscitated and the security of doing business was guaranteed.<br /> <br /> Earlier in his brief remarks after? taking the oath of allegiance, Justice Onnoghen described the moment as overwhelming, but assured the president of the fullest cooperation of the third arm of government, especially at the existing stage of the nation’s development and the fight against graft.<br /> <br /> While thanking Buhari for the confidence reposed in him, the acting CJN promised to continue from where his predecessors had stopped in the struggle to build a better judiciary for the country.<br /> <br /> The 66 year-old Onnoghen who became a Justice of the Supreme Court in 2005, said: “?At this state in our development and thought programme, I assure you of the fullest cooperation of the third arm of government in the continuation of the war against corruption and misconduct in the judiciary.<br /> <br /> “Where my predecessors stopped I intend to carry on from there, modify certain areas but with the general ultimate aim of having a better judiciary befitting the nation Nigeria.? Thank you for the confidence reposed in me and by the grace of God we shall succeed.”<br /> <br /> Justice Mohammed ?urged Nigerians to assist the government “to fish out those corrupt elements within the judiciary.” Fielding questions from State House correspondents immediately after the ceremony, the former CJN said there was the need to fight with vigour in order to deliver a clean judiciary for the nation, and assist in revamping the economy for the interest of Nigerians.<br /> <br /> Earlier at the valedictory session held in his honour, Justice Mohammed had reiterated that the independence of judiciary remained a prerequisite for efficient functioning of the society. He said the judiciary as an institution must be protected and carefully handled.<br /> <br /> His words: “The independence of the judiciary is a condicio sine qua non for any civilised society to function effectively and peacefully. It is an institution which, more than any other, must be protected, sustained and carefully handled. We must therefore continue to guard the eternal flame of justice in our land in order to ensure that it is not extinguished.<br /> <br /> “Where the rule of law is absent and due process disregarded, then the sentinel of civilisation is missing and I am sure we would not desire to see the results that such loss causes.”<br /> <br /> Despite the allegations against the third arm of government, Justice Mohammed said he was proud of the judiciary, noting that Nigeria as a nation owed the sector gratitude for guarding the nation’s democracy against threatening political winds.<br /> <br /> “Our nation owes the judiciary a debt of gratitude for standing firm in the face of contrary winds that threatened to blow our nation’s democracy off course.<br /> <br /> “During the run-up to the 2015 elections, our judicial officers withstood immense pressure in order to guarantee a level playing field and smooth transition of government, which ensured that we were spared a re-enactment of the June 12 saga.<br /> <br /> “In fact, the courts, thus securing the electoral process, disallowed so many frivolous matters aimed at truncating the electoral process.<br /> <br /> “I must particularly commend the Supreme Court for refusing to be intimidated or influenced by any candidate or political party, and I make no apologies for the firm stand that we took in our decisions.<br /> <br /> “I am proud to be a part of the Supreme Court which refused to be cowered into truncating the electoral process. I am proud to have headed this noble arm of government and steering it through some very stormy waters.<br /> <br /> “I am proud of the Nigerian judiciary. Indeed, the need to protect the institutions of the judiciary from undue influence was a key concern of mine during my tenure,” the former CJN said.

New Chief Justice vows to sack more corrupt judges.

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Does Age Really Matter in a Relationship? (Question for Today)

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Does Age Really Matter in a Relationship? (Question for Today)

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Funny Post: After Trump's Victory, Jenifa's diary will be like.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC-liU7xEXffmnYGJqY_5qjB1sWVEfkJwdUC01uYhyphenhyphenDd9rPfJws9gndTD-ie2_w92mYq8lxnfatjfOz08jbXUWSdOenMdGSpCOP6ojrIr7ErNslMbV959wb-wZpHF94topvrgS02kpx43/s1600/funny+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC-liU7xEXffmnYGJqY_5qjB1sWVEfkJwdUC01uYhyphenhyphenDd9rPfJws9gndTD-ie2_w92mYq8lxnfatjfOz08jbXUWSdOenMdGSpCOP6ojrIr7ErNslMbV959wb-wZpHF94topvrgS02kpx43/s640/funny+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> As shared on whatapp by a friend, Jenifa was dejected because Trump emerged as the President of the United State.</div> <div dir="ltr"> Read their conversations below...</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /> .<br /> <b>TOYOSI</b> - why do you look so dejected? What's wrong?<br /> .<br /> <b>JENIFA</b> - Toyor, why i no go deject?<br /> Now dat trunk yaff win, no Amurica for me again... Sege dat wanting to carry  me to Amurica, dat yeye trunk will soon pursue him and you dae asking me why i deject....<br /> .<br /> <b>TOYOSI</b>- jenifa, it's not trunk, it's trump<br /> .<br /> <b>JENIFA</b>- trump ko, trump ni... Wo! Toyor, Fi mi le o..  E go dey corresion person <br /> Ah so I no go go this amurica</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> Don't  laugh alone share with your friends....loool</div>

Funny Post: After Trump's Victory, Jenifa's diary will be like.

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As shared on whatapp by a friend, Jenifa was dejected because Trump emerged as the President of the United State. Read their conversations below... . TOYOSI - why do you look so dejected? What's wrong? . JENIFA - Toyor, why i no go deject? Now dat t… link to this post

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Buhari, Osinbajo, Tinubu, Aregbesola absent at Ondo APC rally

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaCyvvizM8aCTeHMwMDpsOGJmrciIfClAgWdpfJ9fYKgHf3dKKZ8ezxtCn72XyL64DqconjsSWGrmlxixolyJmMXlc19WxXrcDUW0YdqLHBqKciJP-grEBG6dsHigLKBR0tpGn2z5reOj/s1600/PRESIDENTIAL-CAMPAIGN-RALLY-IN-OGUN-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaCyvvizM8aCTeHMwMDpsOGJmrciIfClAgWdpfJ9fYKgHf3dKKZ8ezxtCn72XyL64DqconjsSWGrmlxixolyJmMXlc19WxXrcDUW0YdqLHBqKciJP-grEBG6dsHigLKBR0tpGn2z5reOj/s640/PRESIDENTIAL-CAMPAIGN-RALLY-IN-OGUN-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The crisis rocking the Ondo State All Progressives Congress came to the fore on Thursday as top officials of the party including President Muhammadu Buhari were absent from a scheduled rally.<br /> <br /> The rally was organised by the Ondo APC to flag off the campaign of Rotimi Akeredolu, its candidate for the November 26 governorship election in the state.<br /> <br /> As predicted by PREMIUM TIMES, apart from Mr. Buhari, other notable absentees were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu, and governor of neighbouring Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola.<br /> <br /> The event commenced on Thursday morning at the Democracy Park in Akure, the Ondo State capital.<br /> <br /> Introducing the dignitaries present in order of protocol, the National Organising Secretary of the APC, Osita Izunaso, said Mr. Osinbajo was represented by his Chief of Staff.<br /> <br /> Some serving ministers are also present at the rally.

Buhari, Osinbajo, Tinubu, Aregbesola absent at Ondo APC rally

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Trump’s victory brought hope for Niger Deltans, says the Avengers

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="Militants" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="450" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Militants.jpg" width="690" /> </div> The Niger Delta Avengers have congratulated the President-elect of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, on his electoral victory in the Presidential elections held on Tuesday.<br /> <br /> The Avengers said Trump’s victory brought hope to the agitation for the economic emancipation and fiscal federalism in the region.<br /> <br /> In a electronic mail sent late Wednesday evening by its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, said the people of the Niger Delta would come victorious just like Trump who fought against world establishments to win the tensed election.<br /> <br /> The statement read, “The High Command of the Niger Delta Avengers, the organization at the forefront of the agitation for the economic emancipation and fiscal federalism for the people of the Niger Delta congratulates Donald J Trump, the President-Elect of the United States of America.<br /> <br /> “Your hard fought victory against world establishments is hope for the over thirty million oppressed minorities of the Niger Delta, that have being continuously raped and economically colonized because of our God-given resources over last six decades, by the Nigerian state and Islamic fundamentalists in power.”<br /> <br /> While expressing desire and believe to work with the US President-elect towards bringing to the world a real change, it added, “we are hoping for a new perfect economic order and relations as it concerns the United States critical assets and interest in the Niger Delta.”

Trump’s victory brought hope for Niger Deltans, says the Avengers

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Algerian players and coaches arrive Akwa Ibom with their own bedsheets, pillows and bottle water

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpVst3fK3A7pmf9idCcS0h6d1d8mXxTJmTGq3BbaNHNdRaxs7_wkEHrVsl_j3tJb_CzBoG7Kn52pc0mRP8KVStWx4te-9gPy1XnXLwDUl9v8QFAseZ3WaPYFC0O03XUlXu2zdmUN-zubJ/s1600/d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpVst3fK3A7pmf9idCcS0h6d1d8mXxTJmTGq3BbaNHNdRaxs7_wkEHrVsl_j3tJb_CzBoG7Kn52pc0mRP8KVStWx4te-9gPy1XnXLwDUl9v8QFAseZ3WaPYFC0O03XUlXu2zdmUN-zubJ/s1600/d.jpg" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" id="m_1776548298256819771yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1478797819213_19561"> Ahead of this weekend's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Algeria and Nigeria, the North African contingent of players and coaches arrived their hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, today, November 10th. They brought along with them stacks of bed sheets, pillows, packs of bottle water, among other items...</div> <div dir="ltr" id="m_1776548298256819771yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1478797819213_19561"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6O9ItxXGJtwxqosQzDx7E3j1vMCmZjEWDkW4zE-bgMJwyUJLsB-K2Ahj62pSVvJnXAz5iG6pfRXuaH0ZIS_ZHFnzxOYMOsXX4Z3jspXho4YvZah8WiPCe-NxKVvDULr2v1ncmf6MFakk/s1600/a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6O9ItxXGJtwxqosQzDx7E3j1vMCmZjEWDkW4zE-bgMJwyUJLsB-K2Ahj62pSVvJnXAz5iG6pfRXuaH0ZIS_ZHFnzxOYMOsXX4Z3jspXho4YvZah8WiPCe-NxKVvDULr2v1ncmf6MFakk/s400/a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMfebVaSLVcfA9Ew_tRPHAFXKVh_72b5yPFqCMtTP9-1vIi-EpOkJM4gxtZ5pKCaYnhyAb4ZgiYmz4RFMXIUUSusXJNdu6pHEPiy4EQaUwqTXsB1sa176SLOzOkK8Ls2ycJLjZ3nVbgvb/s1600/b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMfebVaSLVcfA9Ew_tRPHAFXKVh_72b5yPFqCMtTP9-1vIi-EpOkJM4gxtZ5pKCaYnhyAb4ZgiYmz4RFMXIUUSusXJNdu6pHEPiy4EQaUwqTXsB1sa176SLOzOkK8Ls2ycJLjZ3nVbgvb/s640/b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-zGYJCmQBc7KmJvz7zfnjIbp01zBVyhlK_knGe6FJ6TKqInYwN_pjoVx4j3PXU0cY-0nxFW6m-KUJEjTxCTIuQIcJ_8Bvu4KywSAyZSYpkIY4wRghKVejmJ8DNLLsaQXQ5oXlviZYGbk/s1600/c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-zGYJCmQBc7KmJvz7zfnjIbp01zBVyhlK_knGe6FJ6TKqInYwN_pjoVx4j3PXU0cY-0nxFW6m-KUJEjTxCTIuQIcJ_8Bvu4KywSAyZSYpkIY4wRghKVejmJ8DNLLsaQXQ5oXlviZYGbk/s400/c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Source: Sports Radio BrilaFM

Algerian players and coaches arrive Akwa Ibom with their own bedsheets, pillows and bottle water

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Trump Meets Obama in White House, look forward to Obama's counsel in the future

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRScziJ1tlVQaxHxf9xExWWM_VX1lsZIm449AWHyeMKabj5le3aWcY8BP01N0lmPMrUSG4DdvbveuIJMLGwQ5807CbYCy8HeRxs9Vra537VWeK6mzQJgzvgDQ5z-VkWcakhCX6YMJuQax7/s1600/Trump-Meets-Obama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRScziJ1tlVQaxHxf9xExWWM_VX1lsZIm449AWHyeMKabj5le3aWcY8BP01N0lmPMrUSG4DdvbveuIJMLGwQ5807CbYCy8HeRxs9Vra537VWeK6mzQJgzvgDQ5z-VkWcakhCX6YMJuQax7/s640/Trump-Meets-Obama.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> President-elect, Donald Trump, is meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House, an historic encounter between two men who have been bitter enemies for years. Trump’s first visit to Washington as the President-elect began around 10:30 a.m. when the plane emblazoned with his last name landed at Reagan National Airport, marking a new beginning for America.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to CNN, Trump is also scheduled to meet with House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell while in town. He is traveling with Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who will meet Vice President Joe Biden.</div> The Trump-Obama meeting was unexpected just days ago. The core of Trump’s campaign was his claim that Obama is incompetent. Obama, meanwhile, had mocked Trump on the campaign trail. But in the immediate aftermath of Tuesday’s esults, Trump and Obama have both sought to set politics aside ahead of the transition. <div style="text-align: justify;"> Trump struck a magnanimous tone first, praising rival Hillary Clinton — who he had said on the campaign trail he would imprison — during his election night speech. “We owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country,” Trump said, complimentin her long history of public service.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He also reached out to those who hadn’t voted for him. “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be President for all of Americans, and this is so important to me. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country,” Trump said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On Wednesday, Obama also recognized Trump’s victory, and said he plans to ensure a peaceful transition of power. “We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country,” Obama said. “The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. And over the next few months, we are going to show that to the world.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Throughout Obama’s presidency, Trump persistently sought to undermine the legitimacy of the nation’s first African-American presidency by questioning his citizenship and his Christian faith. “He doesn’t have a birth certificate. He may have one, but there’s something on that, maybe religion, maybe it says he is a Muslim,” Trump told Fox News in 2011. “I don’t know. Maybe he doesn’t want that.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> When Obama — attempting to put a stop to the falsehood — released his “long-form” birth certificate from Hawaii in April 2011, Trump continued to claim it was somehow faked.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It took until September 2016 — two months before a presidential election in which he was already the Republican Party’s nominee — for Trump to admit the reality that Obama was, indeed, born in the United States. And when he did so, it was only in a brief statement with no explanation of why he’d changed his long-held belief, aside from saying in interviews later that he wanted to get the question off the table in the heat of the campaign.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Obama has directed his own barbs at Trump, too. At the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner, with Trump in the audience, Obama mocked Trump’s birtherism — joking that “no one is happier” Obama had released his long form birth certificate. “He can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter — like, did we fake the moon landing? What really happened in Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?” Obama said of Trump.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He also cast Trump as incompetent and unhinged on the campaign trail, citing a New York Times report that Trump’s staff had taken his Twitter account away from him after a 3 a.m. rant about former Miss Universe Alicia Machado. “They had so little confidence in his self-control, they said, ‘We are just going to take away your Twitter.’ Now, if somebody can’t handle a Twitter account, they can’t handle the nuclear codes,” Obama said at a Sunday rally for Clinton in Florida.</div>

Trump Meets Obama in White House, look forward to Obama's counsel in the future

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President-elect, Donald Trump, is meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House, an historic encounter between two men who have been bitter enemies for years. Trump’s first visit to Washington as the President-elect began around 10:30 a.… link to this post

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Rob and Blac Chyna welcome baby girl

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR16l1jXQFIyMM1Vgp8YIEwB47he6eRIPRkHVFG12IBoqqpUIalVuczwJCpRxmzvh3-d1rwCyCqS5kX9r7ja9fUgd9NgfyI7irV8nMgPOhS8GRVUcKiTVE4xsvVvxzJWlHryj2Glm0iVD/s1600/rob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR16l1jXQFIyMM1Vgp8YIEwB47he6eRIPRkHVFG12IBoqqpUIalVuczwJCpRxmzvh3-d1rwCyCqS5kX9r7ja9fUgd9NgfyI7irV8nMgPOhS8GRVUcKiTVE4xsvVvxzJWlHryj2Glm0iVD/s640/rob.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna welcomed their first child together. Chyna gave birth to a baby girl today November 10th around 9.18am US time at LA's Cedars- Sinai's hospital.<br /> <br /> They have named their daughter Dream according to E! . The baby weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.<br /> <br />

Rob and Blac Chyna welcome baby girl

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Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna welcomed their first child together. Chyna gave birth to a baby girl today November 10th around 9.18am US time at LA's Cedars- Sinai's hospital. They have named their daughter Dream according to E! . The baby weighed… link to this post

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