Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Someone even claimed he wasn't the one that tweeted the international women's day tweet.. See more comments after the cut.
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Donald Trump tweets about International Women's day, and 'the thunder that fired him''
Actor Prince Uche has died
He is survived by a wife and three children. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak directly accuse North Korea of murdering Kim Jong Nam
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
For the first time, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak
has directly accused North Korea of murdering Kim Jong Nam. This comes
amid a deepening diplomatic row over the February killing of North
Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother at Kuala Lumpur International
Airport 2.
Najib
told state media agency Bernama that "what we are facing now is the
result of their action in assassinating their own citizen in Malaysia,
on Malaysian soil, using a strictly banned chemical weapon".
"My Sexy , Sweet, Hubby has a birthday today" Beyonce's mother celebrates her husband as he clocks 70
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Today, Tina's husband turned 70 and the mother-of-two shared her excitement at having been a part of his life for so long, dating back to when she was best friends with his sister.
"My Sexy , Sweet, Hubby has a birthday today ! Still as handsome and energetic as you were 35 years ago when I first met you ! (Only friends then his sister was my best friend so don't get no ideas ) handsome and fine as wine❤️you make 70 look soo good baby Happy Birthday ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" She wrote, while sharing side by side photos of him at a younger age and a more recent one to prove her point.Lol. See how quick she was to put that disclaimer that they were only friends, so people don't assume she was cheating on Matthew.
Sad story! 97 year old, twin sisters meet tragic end
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Haley and Williams, both widowed, met their younger 89-year-old sister for dinner at The Lobster Pot on Friday, March 3. Afterwards, they went back to Haley’s house, where it appeared they both fell before entering the house.
According to the short distance between their bodies when they were found unresponsive in the morning at about 8 a.m., it is believed that Williams fell while getting into her car and as Haley was going to get help, she fell a short distance away.
Williams was found lying still in the driveway while the Haley was still moving when she was found on the garage floor. By the time they were taken to Rhode Island hospital they were both pronounced dead. It was a very cold night (16 degrees) and it is believed they died of hypothermia after being exposed to the cold outside, all through the night.
Haley's son, John told Time that felt an odd sense of relief knowing they were still together. He also revealed that he told the hospital staff to keep their bodies close to each other.
They came into life together and they died together. It was kind of a comforting feeling to know they were still together. That’s the way they came in and that’s the way they went out.”
“They spent almost 10 decades together,” said Haley’s neighbour, Peter May. “They were born on the same day and they died on the same day. It’s a beautiful story of sisterhood.”
Williams’ daughter, Sue, 67, said the twins, whom she calls “the girls,” lived with grace and integrity, and a warm openness about how much they loved the people in their lives. She also revealed that at 97 they were still driving, enjoyed doing things by themselves and lived a full life.
“They made it so none of us feel we left something unsaid. And that is unbelievable, because we all leave things — ‘I wish I had said this, I wish I could do one more hug. I wish. I wish. I wish.’
“I know they expressed their love to everybody who came across them. I’ve had boyfriends from 50 years ago call me in tears, barely able to talk because they loved my mom so much,” she said.
"I’m sorry I violated a woman" SA Rapper, Okmalumkoolkat apologize for sexually assaulting a woman in Australia
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
In 2016, while in Australia, a drunk Okmalumkoolkat barged into the room of another artist and began to sexually assault her.
The artiste woke up and found him caressing and kissing her, telling her “don’t make any noise.” She later kicked him out of her room and also called the police. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6 months in prison.
Okmalumkoolkat who has never publicly apologised for the crime before
was prompted to do so after fellow rapper, AKA was called out for
collaborating with him in his new single. Read his apology below (read
from bottom up)
Scarlet Johansson files for divorce from her husband Romain Dauriac
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Actress Scarlet Johansson has filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac, who
she married in 2014 and shares 3-year-old daughter, Rose Dorothy
Dauriac, with.
Johansson's lawyer, Judith Poller, served Dauriac's Lawyer, Harold Mayerson, the divorce papers on Tuesday.
Rumours of a split first plagued the couple in
January after the actress stepped out without her wedding band but the
two quelled the rumours by continuing to make public appearances
together.
Dauriac's lawyer, Mayerson, revealed that the former couple disagree
over where their daughter, Rose, should be raised and this is likely to
be a bone of contention for them during the divorce proceedings.
"He would like to move to France with his daughter and Ms. Johansson does a lot of traveling. It will be an interesting process," Mayerson said.
Transgender florist hacked to death in Malaysia as two men stand trial for raping her two years ago
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Sameera Krishman, 27, a transgender florist was hacked, shot and
mutilated in Kuantan, eastern Malaysia. Sameera has been the victim of
homophobic attacks since she transitioned. In 2015, she was kidnapped,
raped and tortured by two men who were due to appear in court at the
same time Sameer met her untimely demise.
Sameer had gone to buy some food on February 23rd, just a day to her
28th birthday, when she was attacked and killed. According to Human
Rights Watch, Malaysia is one of the worst countries for transgender
people and the rise of a twisted interpretation of sharia law in
Malaysia is believed to be a potential factor in the increasing rate of
crime against transgender and gay people. At least 10 transgender women
have been killed in a similar fashion since 2007.
When Sameer was attacked in 2015, she was rescued by police after they
checked a car that had been involved in a minor accident and found her
tied up on the back seat. She was not so lucky this time and by the time
the authorities found her, she had been dismembered and left by the
side of the road.
"Mrs Mary Akpobome remains a valued Executive Director of the Bank" Heritage bank denies suspending Alibaba's wife
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Management of Heritage Bank has denied suspending one of their
executive directors, Mrs Mary Akpobome who is also the wife of ace
comedian, Alibaba. Sahara Reporters first carried the news saying she was sent on a compulsory
suspension so she can recover loans she signed off on.
In a new
Instagram post earlier today, Mary's husband, comedian Alibaba said he would react to the story after the
bank takes a stand. Sharing the bank's disclaimer, Ali Baba said "Good evening, I did say I would respond to the stories making the rounds after the position of the bank is made known."
In the disclaimer, the bank stated that Mrs Mary Akpobome remains a valued Executive Director of the Bank. Also stating that the bank is not controlled by an individual as was reported by Sahara reporters. Read their disclaimer below...
08 MAR 17
A STRONG DISCLAIMER!
Our
attention has yet again been drawn to an online news story on
SaharaReporters.com titled, “Heritage Bank sends Ali Baba’s Wife on Loan
–Recovery Suspension”. The Management, categorically refutes these
claims and hereby state clearly that Mrs Mary Akpobome remains a valued
Executive Director of the Bank.
We strongly disclaim all allegations
made on the news blog that Mrs Akpobome or any other member of our Board
and Management have in any way engaged in any fraud whatsoever.
Financial
institutions have credit policies governing its processes and
management. These policies are designed and enforced to ensure
efficiency and effectiveness in the entire credit chain.
Heritage
Bank has never been controlled by any one individual or “powerful”
individual(s) as deceitfully stated by Sahara Reporters. Heritage bank
is a legal entity, and like any other public liability company, is
managed by an efficient Management and Board accountable to all its
stakeholders.
We find the insistent and vehement attacks particularly by Sahara Reporters appalling, malicious, unprofessional and unethical.
Consistent
with our core values, we are resolutely committed to strict adherence
to regulations and to our service contract with all our stakeholders.
Signed.
Management © 2017 Heritage Bank Limited. All Rights Reserved
Kemen apologises to TBoss for his acts in Big Brother Naija House
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Read his statement below...
My name is Ekemini Ekerette, popularly known as Kemen (@Kemen_Fitness) one of the Big Brother Naija 2017 Housemate. I am a Fitness Trainer and a Model before joining the Big Brother house.
I knew that
everybody was playing the game in the house at the same time competing
for the prize. I realised that I over played my game which brought about
my disqualification .
As
you all know, I have my fitness outfit, where I train a lot of people
both men and women. There has been no case or report of such acts from
me. I regret the turn of play while trying to play and compete for the
prize.
I apologise to
Tboss family, fans and friends for hurting their perception. I also use
this medium to apologise to all women being the International Women’s
Day, and the entire crew of Big Brother Nigeria, sponsors, including my
fans and family.
Three Nigerian banks reportedly set to take over Etisalat over N541.8 billion debt
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
The telecommunication company that commenced operation in 2009, collected the loan to finance a major network rehabilitation and expansion of its operational base in Nigeria.
Etisalat has blamed the current recession for its inability to pay the loan. The affected banks have dragged Etisalat before the banking sector regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the NCC.
They have advised that Etisalat request for a bankruptcy status. NCC has reportedly approved the takeover of the company which is to take place today.
Top Republicans & Democrat senators react to Trump's wiretapping allegations against Obama
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Now
major Republican and democratic senators have reacted to Trump's
allegation, saying they will push ahead with investigation of the claims
with House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes saying he believes it's
possible former Trump security adviser Gen. Flynn may also have been
wire tapped
Devin Nunes said to CNN;
"A lot of the things he says, you guys take literally," ''Maybe Flynn was wiretapped but it raises valid questions'
Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr, who is leading a concurrent investigation into Russia's interference said;
"We're going to go anywhere there is intelligence or facts that send us,"
"So
I'm not going to limit it one way or the other. But we don't have
anything today that would send us in that direction, but that's not to
say that we might not find something."
Asked if he believed Trump's allegations, Republican John Cornyn said: "I don't know what the basis of his statement is."
Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said;
"We'll follow the facts wherever they may lead, but he's not shown us any evidence,"
Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff said: "The President has asked our committee to investigate this,"
"Mr. President, we accept."
"It is also a scandal if those allegations prove to be false"
White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer also talked about the allegations on Tuesday during the White House Briefing, he said; "Nothing has changed,"
"It's
not a question of new proof or less proof or whatever, the answer is
the same, which is that ... there was a concern about what happened in
the 2016 election. The House and Senate Intelligence Committee have the
staff and the capabilities and the processes in place to look at this in
a way that's objective and that's where it should be done."
The
House Intelligence committee has requested the delivery of intelligence
documents as regards Russian interference in the U.S elections by March 17
Ciara's nude photo with her 4 year old son and her husband spark outrage online
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Just 2 months in office, President Akufo-Addo has sacked 23,000 Ghanaian workers
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
After promising to create jobs for the unemployed during his campaign
last year, it has now emerged that President Akufo-Addo and his
government has instead sacked 23,000 Ghanaian workers in its first two
months in office.
This was revealed by NDC Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during a debate in Parliament on President
Akufo-Addo’s maiden State of the Nation Address.
According to him, the Akufo-Addo government in February this year sacked
205 workers at the National Service Scheme who were employed in
December 2016 by the Mahama administration with the excuse that their
recruitments did not follow due process.
It was noted that Government also dismissed 525 officials at the
National Security alleging they were members of NDC, and 206 police
recruits for allegedly using forged certificates.
This exercise was extended to the health sector where government
canceled clearance given last year by the Mahama administration for the
recruitment of 8600 nurses by the Ghana Health Service.
According to Ghana Web, the unprecedented job loss was as a result of
the Akufo-Addo government’s vow to cancel all appointments and clearance
for employment by the erstwhile Mahama administration described as
'last minute'.
Israel approves recreational use of marijuana
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
A second offense will be subject to a fine of approximately $500, while a third offense may require rehabilitation, education and a suspended driver's license. A fourth offense will be subject to prosecution and a possible prison term.
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said "whether one supports use of cannabis or is opposed, it is wrong to judge cannabis users per criminal law and its derivatives. The State of Israel cannot turn a blind eye in light of changes worldwide regarding cannabis consumption and effect."
More than 20 countries are exploring changes to their marijuana law in the United States, 8 states and the District of Columbia now allow for recreational sales and medical prescriptions. Worldwide, many nations have already decriminalized cannabis in an attempt to combat societal problems associated with its use including the Netherlands, Mexico, Czech Republic, Costa Rica and Portugal.
Kelly Rowland says she accidentally 'liked' the negative comment about Ciara's nude photo
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
So, after Ciara shared this photo of herself and her family, there was
an outrage online with comments saying it was inappropriate for her to
have had her son nude and in that position. Some celebs also got
involved to express their disapproval. Someone then made a comment about
how the photo wasn't cute on IG and Kelly Rowland liked the comment.
Well she has reacted to the opinion online that she disapproved of the
photo by liking the negative comment. Read what she wrote after the
cut..
This was the comment she liked:
This is her response below:
Sa'adatu has big dreams for herself and her family- Melinda Gates on meeting a young Nigerian mother
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
LIB recalled that Mrs Gates arrived in Nigeria on January 18th, 2017. She was hosted by Mrs Aisha Buhari at the State House, Abuja, to discuss the challenges facing women and children in Africa.
"When I met Sa’adatu at a primary care clinic in Nigeria earlier this year, she’d just received a contraceptive implant. It was the first time she’d used contraceptives—a decision she made in partnership with her husband.
Sa’adatu has big dreams for herself and her family. She wants to become a teacher, and even though her two children are still small—her youngest is four months, and her oldest is three years—she’s already thinking about what it will take to send them to college. She knows that being able to plan her family will make all of these dreams easier to achieve.Her story filled me with hope. And it echoes what I hear from mothers all over the world: to give our children the very best shot in life, we need access to contraceptives".
North Korea bans Malaysians from leaving the country over the murder of King Jong-nam.
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
'All Malaysian citizens in the DPRK will be temporarily prohibited from leaving the country until the incident that happened in Malaysia is properly solved, the state-run Korea Central News Agency said, quoting a foreign ministry. 'In this period the diplomats and citizens of Malaysia may work and live normally under the same conditions and circumstances as before,' the statement added.
King Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un was murdered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Feb. 13 by assassins using VX nerve agent, a chemical listed by the United Nations as a weapon of mass destruction.
According to a Police report, eight North Koreans have been declared wanted in connection with the murder, including a senior North Korean diplomat and a state airline employee - who are believed to be hiding in the embassy.
The only people charged so far are a Vietnamese woman and an Indonesian woman.
AKA accuses Times Live of racism
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
South African rapper, AKA is not
happy with Times Live after the publication made its agenda too obvious
by writing a headline:'AKA collaborates with convicted sex offender
Okmalumkoolkat.'
Okmalumkoolkat was last year arrested in Australia, where he served
one month of his six months sentence in an Australian prison after
being found guilty of indecent assault and assault with indecent intent.AKA
who wasn't pleased that it was after he had worked with Okmalumkoolkat,
who designed the artwork for his latest single, 'Caiphus Song', called
out Times Live on Twitter.
In his Twitter post, 'The World is
Yours' rapper, shared a collage photo of Okmalumkoolkat and Oscar
Pistorius who was sentenced to six years in prison for murdering his
girlfriend insinuating that Times Live were biased in reporting the
story.
See other tweets of the rapper ranting on Twitter below:
Mob in Brazil drags transsexual woman from her home and beat her to death in the streets
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Dandara dos Santos, a 42yr old transsexual woman in Brazil
was dragged from her home by a group of thugs who kicked, punched, and
hit with shoes and a plank of wood in front of residents in Fortaleza,
Ceara state, Brazil. Police released footage of the sickening attack in a
bid to find the perpetrators.
She is seen on the ground covered in
blood and struggling to stand, begging for her life while crowds stand
around and cheer, her attackers who are deaf to her pleas lift her into a
wheelbarrow and take her behind the building where they kill her.
The
person who filmed the clip is heard saying in Portuguese 'they will kill
the f*****' and laughing. Police Inspector Damasceno who is
investigating the death said: 'Six people have been identified and the
video has helped with that. The footage was first circulated among LGBT
groups, which helped that process.
'The police began circulating the clip and we arrived at the house of two of the people identified but they fled. The investigation is already well advanced and we are going after the killers.'
The trend of attacking trans people is not new to Brazil but the incident which took place on February 15 just after Valentine's day is the most horrific yet.
Dandara was the fifth to be murdered last month. It has become a
trend in Brazil to target transsexuals and transvestites and to curb
that, the government of Ceara released a statement warning that
attackers will be punished.
They said:
'The Government of Ceara hereby expresses its deepest
condemnation of acts of violence and intolerance as what was practiced
against Dandara dos Santos, killed by brutal beating.'It should be informed that the entire structure of the State Public Security is mobilized for the investigation of the crime and will punish those responsible.
'This government believes in and supports, through a human rights framework linked to the Office of the Governor and current public policies that pluralism, diversity and tolerance are fundamental values for democracy.
'These are inalienable pillars of an inclusive and just society. The Special Coordinator of Public Policies for the State of Ceará LGBT has among its tasks the execution of service policies and affirmation of gender minorities, as well as the effective contribution to the debate on all issues relating to the LGBT population.
'In line with the precepts of individual freedoms and human rights, we reaffirm our option for human life.'
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