Ex Super Falcons star, Chichi Igbo, stands up for gay people

Chified posted this message on her Facebook page. On another note, she writes damn well!!

Pics: Rwandan president welcomes Davido at airport as he performs to 60k fans

On July 4th, Rwandans celebrated their annual Liberation Day celebrations at Amahoro national stadium in Kigali. Davido was the headline act for this year and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda welcomed the BET winner with his wife and children at the airport. Wow! You go, Davido. Continue to see more photos...

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The concert which started that night was headlined by Africa’s biggest act Davido. The 21 year old hit maker performed to 60, 000 excited fans. When it was time for his back to back hits Gobe, ‘Skelewu’ and ‘Aye’, the crowd went ballistic. There were 9 East African presidents at the show that night; Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta were among the presidents at the show.

After the show Davido was invited to perform Aye at the President’s home, however, no cameras were allowed during that time.

Nigerian Army Says They Have New Strategies To Fight Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has said it has developed new strategies to fight against the insurgency plaguing the nation and also the force to curb future security challenges.


Lt. General Kenneth Minimah

This was disclosed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of Direct Short Service Course 21/2013 in Jaji, Kaduna State yesterday.

He said, "Already, we have developed and implemented new strategies not only to contain current threats but also to better prepare us to combat future security challenges."

He explained that though the challenges ahead were enormous, they are surmountable with courage and determination, Daily Sun reports.

Addressing the newly commissioned officers, he said the duty of the army is to remain loyal to the constitution of Nigeria and to the Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR.
Also speaking at the POP of Direct Short Service (DSS) Commission Course 23/2014 of the Nigerian Air Force, held at NAF base, Kaduna, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu said that, the fight against insurgency and terrorism is an all inclusive one.

Argentine Spanish Legend Dies

Argentine Spanish and Real Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano has passed away the age of 88.

The man had been given the position of honorary president by Real Madrid and has been in critical condition after suffering a heart attack two days ago, one day after his birthday.

Di Stefano had began his career at Argentine side River Plate and came to Madrid through Colombian side Millonarios in 1953.

He took the Madrid side to eight Liga titles and five European Cups between 1953 and 1964.

Dangerous Robbery Gang Caught - Police

Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (FSARS) detectives have caught a deadly armed robbery gang and arrested key members of the syndicate.

The thieves were caught with 17 stolen exotic cars and other items where uncovered by the police, the police revealed that the items also included two locally made single barrel pistols and assorted ammunitions.
Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba said that his noys had started investigating the group for some time now, and knew they specialise in robbing motorists of their cars.

He said: “The suspects were arrested following a petition by one of their victims who complained that he was robbed of two vehicles and other valuables on June 27, 2013 at his Ile-Ife home.
“Consequently, the arrest of one Omoniyi Ajewole, a 28-year-old male from Ilesha and his evidence upon interrogation led to the arrest of other gang members namely: 20 years-old Oluseye Idowu Jacob, who is also from Ilesha in Osun state, Oluwadamilare Rasaki, Ajisafe Olawale, Ogunniyi Sunday, Tolani Babatunde aka Biggy, Abubakar Umar aka Barry, Odeyemi Itunnu aka Gomina and Ayodeji Olumudi.

“While commending the police detectives for their commitment, diligence and professionalism which led to the breakthrough and subsequent recovery of the stolen items, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, enjoined the citizens to continue to support the police with relevant information, calling on all those who had lost their vehicles in the recent past to come forward with their proof of ownership so as to reclaim them.”

Mba revealed that they have made plans to arraign the criminals to court.

Sources: Naij.com news, The Nation

Pope Francis Apologises On Behalf Of Catholic priests

Catholic church Pope, Pope Francis from Argentina has asked the victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clerics to forgive the church.

 

The Pope was giving a mass for six victims of such acts at the Vatican and he revealed that the Church will catch all those Bishops who tried to cover up the dastardly acts.

The victims came from Ireland, Britain and Germany and after the mass had 30 minutes alone with the Pontiff.

The Pope also claimed that such acts where not a one time act but was actually widespread in the Catholic church and he said that there is no place in God’s holy body for such evil crimes.

He said: All bishops must carry out their pastoral ministry with the utmost care in order to help foster the protection of minors, and they will be held accountable,”.

He labelled such acts as having a toxic effect on the life of minors and belief in God later in life.

This comment by someone so high on the Catholic church pedestal is the strongest condemnation of cases of sexual abuses by cleric, especially on minors, that have plagued the church in recent times.