Pictured above is the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II using an ATM machine in Kano.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Photos of Emir of Kano using an ATM
Pictured above is the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II using an ATM machine in Kano.
Saraki joins Nigerian Youths to mark International Youth Day
As the world marks the International Youth Day, Senate President Bukola Saraki today joined Nigerian youths to mark the event.
The Senate President received members of All Progressive Youth Forum (APYF) at his office in the National Assembly and cherished the moment with a series of selfies as depicted in the pictures.
"I join you all in celebrating your industry, perseverance and courage. Based on the theme of #IYD2015, every young person in Nigeria must continue his or her commitment to civic engagement.
"When you, as young people, succeed politically, socially, and economically, we all succeed as a nation."
In his tweet, he commended the APYF for having representatives in all 774 LGAs of Nigeria which made the party pick 3 of the members as BOT of the party an indication to other youth groups that "If you #TakePart, you can #TakeCharge."
The Senate President took to his Facebook page to write: "I wish the youth of Nigeria a successful commemoration of International Youth Day (#IYD2015).
Gov Fayose pictured buying soup ingredients in the market
Nigerian dad sends his US-born teen sons to Nigeria for a year...to learn gratitude
Their dad is Nigerian, who relocated to the US and married a white
American. When his sons turned 14, he decided to send them to Nigeria
(where they've never been) to experience the culture and learn
gratitude. Quite interesting. Read below..meanwhile, can more parents in
the US do this?
Nwankwo was born and raised in Nigeria. He was one of 13 children. The family was well off. Then, the Nigerian Civil War broke out and they were running for safety and scrambling for food, and his father was killed.
He eventually made it to the U.S. and built a business. People around Cincinnati probably know Nwankwo’s work – his construction company is the go-to contractor that has worked on sites including Fountain Square, the Freedom Center and Washington Park.
As the boys were getting ready to go, things in Africa were looking bad. The Ebola outbreak was making headlines, as were attacks by the terrorist group Boko Haram on schools in northern Nigeria.
The elder Nwankwo said he had “a lot of apprehension as they were getting ready to go, a lot of anxiety.”
The boys had other concerns.
“I hope I’m not as lazy as I am now,” Noble said before leaving for Nigeria.
It looks like Noble got his wish. Besides being responsible for their studies, basic necessities like water required work to obtain.
“It was kind of eye-opening to see how much you actually have to work to get a simple bucket of water, and how you actually have to use your own strength to carry it back and forth,” Noble said. “And it’s actually pretty tough to hand-wash your clothes with that amount of water. You have to really manage it.”
“You have to be trekking all over the school just to get water to bathe with… Here you can just turn on the tap and there’ll be water flowing like it’s nothing,” Evan said. “There, you’ll, be struggling for it. Sometimes we would go without water for a couple days.”
Since returning, their dad said he’s already seen a change in his boys.
“I feel that the experience is one that will live with them forever, and they will be forever changed – maybe not on the immediate, but long term.”
Evan and Noble agreed.
“I appreciate the washing machine. I appreciate the running water. I appreciate the shower, so I don’t have to use a bucket of water in a bowl,” Noble said. “I appreciate my electronics. I appreciate my parents a lot more because I realize how much – especially my dad – I really realize how much he had to do to get here.”
Besides the actual experience, they said their dad taught them a lot as well.
“He’s taught me a lot, and he’s made me go through a lot to make me a better person, to make me a person that can just endure,” Evan said.
The trip may turn into a family tradition. Evans said he was going to put aside some money so any future grandchildren can also spend a year in Nigeria.
A dad wanting his twin teen sons, accustomed to the comforts of the country club, to learn some gratitude took an unusual step. He sent the 14-year-olds to spend the seventh grade in Nigeria.
The boys, Noble and Evan Nwankwo, spent seventh grade at Mea Mater Elizabeth High School in Enugu, southern Nigeria. There, the day starts with 5 a.m. exercise and prayer, and continues with a 12-subject course load. There’s no help from mom on homework or washing clothes, either.“Adversity is important in somebody’s development in life, as far as I’m concerned, because there comes a time when the storm is going to hit you, and if you never had that to fall back on you’re just going to fall apart,” Evans Nwankwo, the father, said. “I strongly believe that because it’s been important in my own development.”
Nwankwo was born and raised in Nigeria. He was one of 13 children. The family was well off. Then, the Nigerian Civil War broke out and they were running for safety and scrambling for food, and his father was killed.
He eventually made it to the U.S. and built a business. People around Cincinnati probably know Nwankwo’s work – his construction company is the go-to contractor that has worked on sites including Fountain Square, the Freedom Center and Washington Park.
As the boys were getting ready to go, things in Africa were looking bad. The Ebola outbreak was making headlines, as were attacks by the terrorist group Boko Haram on schools in northern Nigeria.
The elder Nwankwo said he had “a lot of apprehension as they were getting ready to go, a lot of anxiety.”
The boys had other concerns.
“I hope I’m not as lazy as I am now,” Noble said before leaving for Nigeria.
It looks like Noble got his wish. Besides being responsible for their studies, basic necessities like water required work to obtain.
“It was kind of eye-opening to see how much you actually have to work to get a simple bucket of water, and how you actually have to use your own strength to carry it back and forth,” Noble said. “And it’s actually pretty tough to hand-wash your clothes with that amount of water. You have to really manage it.”
“You have to be trekking all over the school just to get water to bathe with… Here you can just turn on the tap and there’ll be water flowing like it’s nothing,” Evan said. “There, you’ll, be struggling for it. Sometimes we would go without water for a couple days.”
Since returning, their dad said he’s already seen a change in his boys.
“I feel that the experience is one that will live with them forever, and they will be forever changed – maybe not on the immediate, but long term.”
Evan and Noble agreed.
“I appreciate the washing machine. I appreciate the running water. I appreciate the shower, so I don’t have to use a bucket of water in a bowl,” Noble said. “I appreciate my electronics. I appreciate my parents a lot more because I realize how much – especially my dad – I really realize how much he had to do to get here.”
Besides the actual experience, they said their dad taught them a lot as well.
“He’s taught me a lot, and he’s made me go through a lot to make me a better person, to make me a person that can just endure,” Evan said.
The trip may turn into a family tradition. Evans said he was going to put aside some money so any future grandchildren can also spend a year in Nigeria.
US beauty queen arrested, accused of faking Cancer
A former Miss Pennsylvania U.S. International pageant winner is facing
felony charges, accused of lying about having cancer. Police arrested
23-year-old Brandi Lee Weaver-Gates on Tuesday August 11th and charged
her with theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
Police say she told people she was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic
leukemia. Police say fundraisers were held to help her with her medical
bills. The most recent fundraiser, a Bingo for Brandi event, was held in
April. It raised $14,000.
According to reports, the state police began investigating Weaver-Gates after an anonymous letter said she was “faking” cancer.
Weaver-Gates told the Centre Daily Times in April of 2014 at the Relay for Life at Penn State, that she became cancer-free in October of 2013, but later in the year she got news that 5% of the cancer cells were back.
State police say there is no evidence that Weaver-Gates ever had treatment for cancer.
As for Weaver-Gates’ beauty queen title, the pageant directors said they are shocked by the allegations and plan on stripping the title from her.
Pageant organizers issued the following statement Wednesday morning:
According to reports, the state police began investigating Weaver-Gates after an anonymous letter said she was “faking” cancer.
Weaver-Gates told the Centre Daily Times in April of 2014 at the Relay for Life at Penn State, that she became cancer-free in October of 2013, but later in the year she got news that 5% of the cancer cells were back.
State police say there is no evidence that Weaver-Gates ever had treatment for cancer.
As for Weaver-Gates’ beauty queen title, the pageant directors said they are shocked by the allegations and plan on stripping the title from her.
Pageant organizers issued the following statement Wednesday morning:
“We at Butler’s Beauties are saddened to hear of the news of Miss Brandy Weaver-Gates. We were also led to believe that she was dealing with this horrible disease and stood by her as she struggled being a beauty queen and a cancer patient.
Butler’s Beauties believes that with a crown and sash you can accomplish many great things as a role model, spokesmodel and community leader as a beauty pageant queen. When you deceive the public and take people’s money that is under the pretense of fraud, we will not tolerate those actions. Our hearts go out to those affected by cancer and to those who were taken advantage of by Miss Weaver-Gates.
Effectively immediately, Ms. Weaver-Gates is no longer a representative of the Miss Pennsylvania U.S. International organization and will be required to return her crown and sash upon her release from being detained.”
The moment Corey Gamble was sandwiched between Kris & Caitlyn Jenner
Diddy and his 6 children take stunning family photo
Proud dad and Bad Boy records owner, Sean Combs aka Diddy shared this beautiful photo of his children. Cute photo!
Uche Jombo shows off her post baby belly (photos)
The actress welcomed her first child a few months ago and is back at the gym to get her body back. She took to instagram to show off her bare post baby belly...
Photos: Co-pilot of ill fated helicopter crash, Peter Bello still missing
The 26 year old co-pilot of the ill fated helicopter that crashed into the Lagoon yesterday, Peter Bello, (pictured above) has still not been found. 4 persons were confirmed dead while 6 were rescued alive. However Peter and one other person in the 12- seat helicopter are yet to be accounted for as they have not been found by divers.
Reports say they were coming from the Niger Delta where they had gone for an oil-related inspection and were heading back to Lagos when they suffered the mishap. Friends say Peter, who is also a media photographer, had been planning for his sister's wedding which is to hold soon. Pray they find him alive. Amen.
Lady claims her brother, a pilot, is also missing from the helicopter crash
Helicopter crash: Company releases statement, pledges support and assistance to all victims
The management of Bristow helicopters limited, owners of the helicopter
that crashed into the Lagos lagoon yesterday August 12th have released a
statement regarding the mishap. The statement signed by the company's
Regional Director for Africa Duncan Moore below
“Our thoughts are with those affected by the unfortunate accident. We regret the loss of lives in the air crash and we are ready to assist them with our full resources. Our highest priority is to take care of our crew and clients and their family members and provide them with any assistance needed. Our personnel are currently working to confirm the number of people on board, their identities and the extent of any injury.
The company is fully cooperating with Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigeria Police. Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft carried 10 passengers and a crew of two, subject to confirmation. The company is in the process of collecting pertinent information and we will release more details as soon as it is available. At this time, the full resources of Bristow Helicopter’s incident response team are being mobilised"the statement read
EFCC arrests suspected $4m fraudster, Idowu Olanrewaju, shares photos of hotel, cars he bought with the stolen money
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested a suspected fraudster, Idowu Olarenwaju, alias Capt Anthony Abel Saramoh for defrauding an American Citizen of the sum of $4million through his company, Total Intership Nigeria Limited.
According to a statement by EFCC, Olanrewaju tricked his victim into paying the said amount into his company's account with the promise of supplying him with crude oil from Nigeria.
Luck however ran out on him after the victim petitioned the EFCC when he did not hear a word from Olanrewaju again after the money he requested for was transferred. Investigations by EFCC led to the arrest of one Joe Onwudimowei on June 18th. Joe was discovered to be of an accomplice of Olanrewaju who operates the account of Total Intership Nigeria Limited with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) where the money was deposited.
Upon interrogation, he confessed to be working for Olanrewaju and one Otunba Yemi Osho and that he had handed both men the money from the said transaction. Olanrewaju who does not have any reasonable source of income was discovered to have several properties in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and a 44 rooms hotel in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.
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