President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointments of the chairmen and members of the governing boards of 42 federal government agencies and parastatals and among the appointees is Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo.
The appointments were announced yesterday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.
Kanayo O Kanayo was made a member of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies.
Other notable appointees include, former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezife Hon. Cairo Ojougbo; the former Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch magazine, Mr. Ray Ekpu; music icon Bongus Ikwue and Mr. Olusola Akanmode.
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I think we can all agree we love when our culture is being talked about internationally but in this case it isn’t worth celebrating.
Last Tuesday American TV star Lee Thompson Young was reported to have tragically taken his own life. Lee, known for his role on Disney Channel‘s The Famous Jett Jackson show was 29.
Sources close to the late actor revealed exclusively to E! Entertainment that he had suffered from depression for some time leading up to his apparent suicide.
The source also tells the entertainment network that he “Did not drink or party. He was opposite, Lee loved to travel and was always the first to tell everyone to take a breath and enjoy the beauty of life.”
E! News later reports that sources close to the talented actor, said he “really changed” a few years ago, when he began practicing Yorùbá, an African based religion all which has the saying “iku ago I esin” meaning death is preferable to ignominy.”
Chief Priest of Osogbo, Araba Ifayemi Osundagbonu Elebuibon was even mentioned in the report. He told the National Mirror that the Yorùbá religion does not “support suicide. The person who commits suicide will be punished in the hereafter”.
Lee was reported to have taken “his practice to the next level and started wearing white all the time”. “The religion was everything to him” said another source. He was also said to have taken a break from practicing Yorùbá, but recently returned to the religion.
Lee also visited a small town in Africa for something reportedly related to the religion.
Lee Thompson Young was a star in The Rizzoli & Isles show. Celebrities including Solange Knowles, Keke Palmer have sent out tweets on his tragic death.
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Mrs. Amaechi signing the condolence register at Mrs. Oba’s residence.
The First Lady, Patience Jonathan, was economical with the truth when she accused the Rivers State government of ignoring her moment of bereavement, PREMIUM TIMES can reveal.
Mrs. Jonathan, in a tersely worded statement, late Monday, sought to lay to rest accusations that she snubbed Tele Ikuru, the Rivers State Deputy Governor, who had come to receive her at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday.
The First Lady justified her actions stating that no official of her home state came to commiserate with her family after she lost her mother, Charity Oba, in a fatal auto accident.
Mrs. Oba died along the East-West Road in Rivers State, on July 22.
Mrs. Jonathan flanked by Mrs. Amaechi and the First Lady of Bayelsa State during Mrs. Jonathan’s visit to Port Harcourt after the death of her mother.
“It should be noted that while several groups and individuals from across the country came to condole the first lady and Mr. President on the death of her mother, no official of Rivers state government deemed it fit to pay the first family condolence visit, yet they claimed the first lady is a daughter of Rivers state,” Mrs. Jonathan had said.
“He who must go to equity must go with clean hands. They should learn to give respect to those who deserve respect so that they too can earn respect,” she had added.
But PREMIUM TIMES findings show that Rivers State government not only condoled with the First Lady; Judith Amaechi, wife of Rotimi Amaechi, the Rivers State Governor, was accompanied by Mr. Ikuru and other state government functionaries to a condolence visit to Mrs. Jonathan on July 26.
The Rivers State delegation had, earlier on that day, received Mrs. Jonathan at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
Several photographs of Mrs. Amaechi signing the condolence register at the King Perekule’s residence of the late Mrs. Oba were published by various newspapers.
During the condolence visit, Mrs. Amaechi signed the register placed before a framed portrait of Mrs. Oba and a photograph of Favour, her grandchild, who also died in the accident.
One week after Mrs. Jonathan’s loss, Mr. Amaechi issued a condolence statement over Mrs. Oba’s demise saying that he received the news with “utmost shock and sadness.”
“No doubt the demise of a loved one leaves us feeling hollow and alone. Yet, in the midst of our pain, we must not forget that we are Christians and therefore should not mourn like those without hope,” the Rivers governor had said.
The First Lady had reportedly snubbed Mr. Ikuru, who had gone to welcome her on Sunday, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
Mrs. Jonathan’s security aides prevented Mr. Ikuru and other Rivers State government officials from getting near the First Lady.
Mrs. Jonathan justified her actions in her statement, late Monday, saying that no official of her home state came to commiserate with her family in their time of loss.
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A Pan-Igbo group, the Enugu State Roots Initiative (ESRI) wants the Lagos state government to pay N500 billion as compensation to the people it repatriated to Anambra state.
Aside that, the group is asking the Lagos state government to provide accommodation for those affected and publicly apologize for denigrating their personal liberty.
In a statement signed by the National President of the body, Barrister Joni Icheka; Secretary, Mr. Uche Nwegbo and Treasurer, Barrister Emma Nwodo, ESRI maintained that the deportation negates sections 21 (1), 22 (1) and 15 (3) of the Constitution.
They also condemned the Lagos state government for sealing off the property of the former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, as well as statements credited to the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, which it said. were capable of causing ethnic hatred and a breakdown of law and order.
It said: “ESRI therefore, demands an immediate payment of the sum of N500 billion compensation to these ill-treated Nigerians, whom the Lagos state government said were Ndi Anambra.
“Apart from paying them the compensation, the state government should also immediately provide them with befitting housing accommodation and publicly apologize for denigrating their personal liberty and smearing the sanctity of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“If the Lagos State Government and their Governor fails to do these things within one month, we will be left with no option than to conclude that it was done with clear negative mind-set and vendetta and we would be left with no option than to take appropriate legal action,” the statement said.
They Pointed out that deporting any Nigerian from one part of the country to another negates the constitution of the country. The group described the action as ill-advised and that it exposed the victims to danger and extreme weather of this season.
Continuing, the group said, “The Enugu Roots Initiative (ESRI), having watched with studied silence and dismay, the abracadabra and public reactions to the development is compelled to state that Section 41 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution states that: ‘Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit therefrom.’
“Similarly, Section 42 (1) states that: ‘A citizen of Nigeria of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion shall not, by reason only that he is such a person:-
(a) be subjected either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law in force in Nigeria or any executive or administrative action of the government, to disabilities or restrictions to which citizens of Nigeria of other communities, ethnic groups, places of origin, sex, religions or political opinions are not made subject; or
(b) be accorded either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law in force in Nigeria or any such executive or administrative action, any privilege or advantage that is not accorded to citizens of Nigeria of other communities, ethnic groups, places of origin, sex, religions or political opinions.
“Also, the same Constitution in Section 15 (3) stated clearly that: “For the purpose of promoting national integration, it shall be the duty of the state to: ‘(a) provide adequate facilities for and encourage free mobility of people, goods and services throughout the federation; (b) secure full residence rights for every citizen in all parts of the federation.
“The ‘state’ referred to in this section of the constitution is the entire country, Nigeria which includes Lagos and Anambra states. There is no exception to these constitutional injunctions”.
“The claim that the deportees were taken out of Lagos due, to their presumed socio-economic status, religion or tribe, or for whatever reason, could be dubbed as “undesirable elements” in any part of the country and could be so cruelly and inhumanly treated.
“It should be pointed out that the only offence these people committed, according to the Lagos State Government, was that they were “poor”: no more, no less.
“The second offence they may have committed was that they were presumed to be Igbo people, and so, should not be seen begging for arms or engage in any considered “menial activity” in Lagos State.
“But, the questions should be asked: “Does it mean that all Lagos State indigenes resident in every part of the country, especially in Lagos State, are fully and officially employed?
“Do we have persons of the category referred to as destitute Anambra indigenes from other parts of the country that could still be found on the streets of Lagos State even now”?
Insisting that the “Area Boys” who parade the streets of Lagos are worse than the deportees, ESRI said such people are the ones who require urgent rehabilitation since they are indigenes of Lagos State.
Commenting on the seal-up of the property of Orji Uzor Kalu in Ikoyi, Lagos, the group stated that the deportation “is even more provocative when one puts into perspective that notable Igbo personalities, like the former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzo Kalu, who spoke against this despicable deportation in his weekly Leadership Column in the Sun Newspaper, was equally visited with this selective amnesia. His constitutional and rightful liberty to his property was curtailed for several hours by the goons of the Lagos State Government.
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Jonathan asked us to bring an additional state from S/East for proclamation" – Eze Nri.
The traditional ruler of the Nri Ancient Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Igwe Obidiegwu Onyesoh, MFR; yesterday confirmed that President Goodluck Jonathan recently directed traditional rulers in the South East geo-political zone to bring out an additional state to him from the zone for possible proclamation.
Igwe Onyesoh who disclosed this to members of Ogirishi Igbo Foundation during his inspection of the on-going stadium project at the Rojenny Games Village, Oba, Anambra State, maintained that it was during a recent meeting between Jonathan and South East traditional rulers, during which they pressed their demand for the much agitated creation of an additional state from the zone, that Jonathan honestly promised to accept any state they unianimously brought out for necessary processes.
He therefore urged Ndigbo to harmonize themselves and agree on a state to be forwarded to Jonathan for processes, because according to him if we fail to agree on one state, then we should have ourselves to blame and not Jonathan or federal government.
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Addis Ababa – The Police in Kenya said Tuesday said they were battling to contain a new trend of commercial sex tourism that targets young boys in the coastal towns of the country .
The reports monitored from a local radio station, quoted Police as saying the trend had caused the rise in the sale pampers in the region due to the rising health problems among boys indulging in the act.
Malindi sub county Deputy Police Commissioner, Joshua Nkanatha told Kenya local radio that boys from poor families were being lured into the trade by rich male tourists.
The Police official said the situation had lead to an increase in number of cases of HIV/AIDS spread in the area.
“A survey we conducted shows that boys engaging in sexual activities with male tourists are buying pampers because they can no longer hold their stool, “Nkanatha said.
Nkanatha, who spoke during a Public Baraza at HGM primary school, Malindi said “male prostitution had become high
in Malindi and contributing to increased cases of HIV and AIDS.
He urged educated and concerned members of the public to take up the responsibility of enlightening the youths
about the health risks of engaging in the vice.
Malindai is a resort town on the outskirt of Nairobi, the Kenyan Capital which attracts Tourists from within and outside Africa. (NAN)
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On top of the USD 300 000 grand prize that each of the top five Housemates are in line to win; this evening each of the Chasemates have been given an opportunity to win a piece of jewellery worth USD 1000.
"In the House is a box from down memory lane and on the middle box is a picture of each remaining Housemate. On the picture is a space for a hand. On the sound of the buzzer, each Housemate will have to put their right hand on the picture of their face where the hand mark is placed. This will be an endurance Task," read Biggie's Brief.
The Rubies have now spent the early evening trying to outlast one another in this endurance Task. Except for Melvin, who sacrificed himself for the sake of the group. "I already have jewellery worth USD 3000. So I will others a chance. So guys please enjoy," said the Nigerian before he walked away.
Of the four Housemates left now, who will walk away with the USD 1000 jewellery prize?
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With the end of Big Brother The Chase just days away, fans online are getting creative with their support for their favourite Housemates.
Twitter has been abuzz with viewers calling on their friends and fellow fans to vote or either Beverly, Melvin, Elikem, Cleo or Dillish. The five have survived 87 days in the House and now need every vote possible to get their hands on the much sought after $300 000 cash prize.
This is what their fans have been posting: Beverly
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Hallucinating or speaking to voices in your head is a peculiar habit, to say the least. Beverly and Dillish however, seem to be the only Housemates that don't find this odd at all.
Sexy girl Beverly took to the Diary Room this afternoon and shared with Big Brother how she has been running her Chase race with a friend. "The voice in my head sounds just like me. Sometimes, it tells me to accept the negative, which I don't. Other times it's positive and makes me happy. I will tell you now that I hear this voice every minute. It tells me something very good is about to happen to me. My life is about to change," the sexy Nigerian said. When asked by Biggie if her new friend has a name, Beverly said no. "I haven’t named the voice yet. I will soon," the Nigerian cutie said.
When quizzed about alter egos and voices, Cleo simply laughed off the question and told Biggie "I have not seen anyone with an alter ego, or who speaks to people in their head." Maybe she needs to observe Bev and Dillish more?
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Beverly has issues with Elikem for telling Pokello something he was not supposed to.
The House almost came to a standstill this afternoon when Beverly and Elikem got into their second argument in as many days. Beverly revealed how disappointed in Elikem she is after he told Pokello something she had said. "You shouldn't have told Pokello what I told you. You're supposed to be my brother," Beverly said.
Beverly happens to be one of the Housemates, apart from Bimp, who went and told Elikem that Pokello is a very dangerous woman and Elikem should watch his back when dealing with her."You told me that Pokello is dangerous and at that time she had been Swapped to the Diamond House, while I was stuck in the Ruby House. I was shocked when I heard the same thing from two different people and confronted her about it. I thought she had done something to betray me. I don’t regret asking her about it because I care about her. I care about you too and I would do the same if I heard something about you. I would ask you and be straight up about it. If it concerns people you love, you will let them know and try to protect them," Elikem said.
Beverly defended herself and said Elikem shouldn't have asked Pokello about it. "When I said she is dangerous, it wasn't because of something specific that she did, I was just concerned about you," Beverly said. Just the other day, Beverly laid into Elikem for failing to comfort her when Angelo was Evicted.
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