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Wakanda Welcomes the World

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I've seen #BlackPanther     three times now and given the way I feel every time I see it, one of the biggest takeaways for me is Asians, Latinos, Muslims, and every other marginalized group in film and television needs and deserve their version of this experience. The Black Pant her and Wakanda first appeared in  Fantastic Four  #52 (July 1, 1966) and his story was elaborated in the next issue (#53, August 1966). Marvel Comics’ dynamic duo Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the character. His debut was more than three months before Huey Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California in October of that year. Wakanda’s location has shifted over time and writers have attributed various African inspirations for the story. But the Black Panther’s back story makes clear that the Congo was Lee and Kirby’s imaginative jumping off point for Wakanda. When Marvel published its Marvel Atlas #2 in 1988, Wakanda was near Lake Turkana (nor...

Tiwa Savage Gone ‘Bad Chic’ in Iro & Buba

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The singer finished the look with a black beret and a pair of silver accessories , Mavin First Lady,  Tiwa Savage stunning in this ‘Bad Chic’ look   in Iro & Buba By Nigeria Designer   Kunbi.

“Where is Heaven?” He said, “Heaven is where Jesus is and I am going to Him soon!” This morning, he departed this world into eternal life in Heaven, prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ—the Savior of the world

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The Rev. Billy Graham, a North Carolina farmer’s son who preached to millions in stadium events he called crusades, becoming a pastor to presidents and the nation’s best-known Christian evangelist for more than 60 years, died on Wednesday at his home in Montreat, N.C. He was 99. His death was confirmed by Jeremy Blume, a spokesman for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Mr. Graham had dealt with a number of illnesses in his last years, including prostate cancer, hydrocephalus (a buildup of fluid in the brain) and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Graham spread his influence across the country and around the world through a combination of religious conviction, commanding stage presence and shrewd use of radio, television and advanced communication technologies. A central achievement was his encouraging evangelical Protestants to regain the social influence they had once wielded, reversing a retreat from public life that had begun when their efforts to challenge evo...

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*NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY 2018.*

*PUNCH* CCT rules on Justice Ngwutas trial March 21 Senate, others attack el-Rufais govt over demolition of APC factions HQ Dana plane overshoots runway in PHarcourt Oduah shuns fifth EFCC invitation in three years APC Senate caucus crisis over election timetable deepens Jonathan gave order for cash delivery to BDC Dudafa Herdsmen killings: Reps begin probe, propose loans for ranching Alleged felony: Court orders separate trials for Nnamdi Kanu, co-defendants Petrol queues, power failure'll persist without adequate pricing Petrol queues, power failurell persist without adequate pricing PSP officials arrested for dumping refuse on road FG must pay subsidy arrears to end fuel scarcity MOMAN FG must pay subsidy arrears to end fuel scarcity ' MOMAN SCourt judges now 16 as Ogunbiyi retires Scarcity: We've imported $5.8bn worth of petrol, says NNPC Scarcity: Weve imported $5.8bn worth of petrol, says NNPC FG resolving Apapa gridlock with private sector Osinbajo ...

World is failing newborn babies, says UNICEF

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UNICEF launched a worldwide campaign “Every Child Alive” on Tuesday, to demand and deliver solutions on behalf of the world’s newborns, along with a new report on newborn mortality. Situation in Nigeria is improving but progress is very slow Abuja, 20 February 2018 – Global deaths of newborn babies remain alarmingly high, particularly among the world’s poorest countries, UNICEF said today in a new report on newborn mortality. Every year, 2.6 million newborns around the world do not survive their first month of life. One million of them die the day they are born. Globally, in low-income countries, the average newborn mortality rate is 27 deaths per 1,000 births, the report says. In high-income countries, that rate is 3 deaths per 1,000. “While we have more than halved the number of deaths among children under the age of five in the last quarter century, we have not made similar progress in ending deaths among children less than one month old,” said Henrietta H. Fore, UNI...

#Lent #Repent #Love #Forgiveness

®She's not properly dressed, instead of you to preach to her, you are shouting "WOW!!! you look sexy.... Brother u are part of the problem. #Repent ®A preacher said "if you know what I know, you'll laugh less and cry more" does that ring a bell in our head? Do we have to see b4 we believe? #Repent ® I want to have money, I want to marry a beautiful wife, I want to marry a handsome guy, I  want to buy a nice car, I want to build a big house, is that all we think about? We will all die & leave all these. Vanity. #Repent ® You think regret is when u did not marry the man u wanted, or did not study d course u liked? NO! Regret is you reaching the grave without enough good deeds" vanity #Repent ®Rich, poor, pretty, ugly, slim, fat, literate, illiterate, white, black, ustaz, pastor, player, King, slave, PDP, APC, DEATH does not care who u are, when its time, you are going" #Repent ® Someone is dead & you are alive, someone is sick & u are he...

SYLVESTER Stallone joked with fans that it was “great to be back from the dead” after false rumours about his death swept the internet.

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This isn't the first time he has had to bat of rumors of an early demise - Facebook The  Rocky star took to Instagram to prove he was still alive    and shared a light-hearted video of himself messing around with his daughters Sophia, 21, and 19-year-old Sistine. users reported seeing a fraudulent message in September 2016 claiming Stallone had been found dead at his LA home. It was later exposed as a hoax after it emerged it was linked to a website known for creating and sharing celebrity death hoaxes. But the rumour has now returned to social media a year-and-a-half later. The return of the hoax appeared to have been sparked by him sharing a fan poster for Creed II– the next instalment in the Rocky film series. After seeing Sly’s face on the advert, some people on social media – still convinced that he was dead from the last hoax – reacted with confusion.

*'Why We are Registering Underage Persons,' by INEC*

The Independent National Electoral Commission says some underage voters are being registered in some parts of the country because the lives of registration officers are being threatened by some members of the community. The Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mr. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, said this on Wednesday during a programme on the African Independent Television titled, ‘Kakaaki.’ Osazze-Uzzi, while answering questions over pictures and videos on the social media showing children registering and voting in northern Nigeria, said when officials refused to register underage persons, their lives  were threatened by members of the community and they eventually caved in. The INEC director said, “I agree that it is the responsibility of the registration officer to do that (refuse to register underage persons), but there are times that circumstances are such that where there is present and clear danger that he risks being assaulted or being killed, I think it wi...

LEGACY FOR AFRICA

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Sam Ajayi: ZUMA: AS SOUTH AFRICA SHAMED NIGERIA YET AGAIN... Jacob Zuma, the embattled President of South Africa, has resigned. But that is not the news. I carefully followed the events that led to Jacob Zuma's exit and the whole thing lasted less than FIVE days. Again, that is not news. But note these: * In the build-up to Zuma's exit, no one played the ETHNIC card. His place of birth in South Africa did NOT matter. * Again, RELIGION was not an issue. Nobody even remembered he bore a Christian name. * The party was more interested in saving its NAME and LEGACY, than saving Zuma. * Zuma did not deploy police and army to seal off the venue of the ANC meeting and teargas his party members. * There was no rented crowd at the ANC secretariat singing Zuma's praise and trolling Cyril Ramaphosa. * It was NOT even ANC that reiterated the supremacy of the party, it was Zuma himself. Politics is played everywhere. It can be fun and interesting. But is it played ...

Headlines February 13 Headlines from Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

NATION *How 31 suspects put $11.4m in Jonathan’s wife’s account *House joins bid to raise $500m for Ajaokuta Steel *Missing policeman found dead in Benue *Governors back state police *How Shagaya died, by FRSC *Okorocha endorses son-in-law as successor *Why fuel scarcity will persist, by unions *Oyo electoral body lifts ban on campaign for council poll *Afrilux brings 17,000 cosmetics to Nigeria *Kogi gets 717 slots for 2018 Hajj *Ex-Air Chief in plea bargain talks over alleged N21b diversion *Ajimobi calls for unity as new HoS takes oath *Ugborodo community accuses deputy governor of supporting enemies *Murtala Muhammed: 42 years after, legacy still counting *Wike’s aide: don’t be deceived by Amaechi *Ambode inaugurates boards of Sports Trust Fund, commission *UI VC advises new varsities on mentoring *Female banker arraigned for stealing *Ondo govt to train ex-militants in agric *SEC yet to get MTN’s $500m IPO *Amaechi admits failing...

Ways to Wear a White T-Shirt

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Ask any  lady their favorite wardrobe staple, and at least half will say a really good white t-shirt. Whether you prefer your go-to tee to be from Fruit of the Loom or Vince, this a tee you can wear effortlessly hundreds of ways. The versatility of a good white t-shirt can take you from season to season and outfit to outfit. Here are my favourite ways to wear this endlessly chic and simple piece. White Tee + Denim  Just like peanut butter and jelly, this classic combo will never get old. Whether you pair them with skinny jeans or vintage Levi’s, this look is sure to get compliments from all types of fashionistas. Source: Brooke Tesoni, Kelsey Cherry Photography White Tee + Summer Dress Another 90s trend comes back to life. Adding a white shirt under skimpy summer dresses adds definition and allows your summer staples to follow you all year. I like to wear my shortest dresses with white t-shirts to avoid orthodox confusions. Source: Olivia Palerm...

Nigerian History — 55 Things You Need To Know

1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez, a French construction company, and cost £5 million. 2. Patience Jonathan is one of Nigeria’s most-educated First Ladies, with an NCE, a B.Ed, and Msc from University of Port-Harcourt. 3. The highest peak in Nigeria is located in Taraba and is called Chappal Waddi which means “The Mountain of Death”. 4. There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them. 5. The Pidgin word ‘Sabi’ came from ‘Saber’, Portuguese and Spanish for ‘to know’. Both country’s ships traded slaves from the Bight of Benin. 6. Katsina College (now Barewa College in Zaria) has produced 5 Nigerian Presidents/Heads of State since it was founded in 1921 in Katsina. 7. Ojukwu taught Murtala Mohammed and Ben Adekunle at Regular Officers Special Training School, Ghana. Both ‘fought’ their teacher during...

*NEWS HEADLINES* -09 FEB 18

No plan to colonize any part of Nigeria - PMB. Act now: Nigeria under siege - Catholic bishops tell Buhari, advise him against cattle colonies, lopsided appointments. I'll review appointments to address marginalization - Buhari. New executive order: Why Buhari should be commended. Osinbajo calls for creation of state police. Why Obasanjo's Coalition is not a solution - Kukah. Buhari loses sister-in-law. Court gives prosecution nod to proceed with Dasuki's trial. FG inaugurates National Employment Council. NNPC to end fuel scarcity with 100m liters daily. Govt may adopt digital technology to reach small-scale farmers. Herdsmen to pay for grazing reserves - Osinbajo. 13 states agree to allocate 5,000 hectares of land for cattle ranching. FG pledges commitment to enhancing ease of doing business. 2019 polls in jeopardy over vote buying - INEC. PDP mocks APC over reconciliation move. Coalition for Nigeria Movement creates youth, women forum. 2019: Tinubu can...

*70th Regular Admission into Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 2018*

*Requirements* 1. NDA accepts awaiting JAMB 2018 2. Only 2018 JAMB result would be accepted. 3. Cut off mark is 180 for faculties of Arts and Social sciences, Science and Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, and 210 for faculty of engineering. 4. Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 credits in SSCE (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) obtained in not more than two sittings relevant to the faculty of their choices. 5.Candidates must have credit in English Language and Mathematics. 6.Candidate must be at least 17yrs old and not more than 21yrs old as at August 2019. 7. Male candidates must not be less than 1.68m tall and 1.58m tall for female. 8. Candidate must be single male or female. 9. Knowledge of French is a great added advantage. 10. Candidates awaiting  (SSCE) results are not qualified. 11. Only SSCE results of not more than 5yrs old would be accepted. 12. Currently female candidates can only apply for Navy or Army. Interested Candidates should log on to www.ndaapp...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE

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Happy birthday to the true Legend of Africa Nollywood, wishing her many more blissful years https://www.instagram.com/p/Be36zhDnZJq/?taken-by=realomosexy

Maintain a Balanced Diet when preparing for Conception

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Proper nutrition during the pregnancy planning stage is meant to enrich your body with vitamins  and minerals to improve the performance of the reproductive system. Studies show that a balanced diet has a positive effect on both partners fertility. At least 3 months before the planned conception, both parent should avoid junk food. Minimize consumption of fast food, salty, fried and spicy products, Avoid alcohol and carbonated drinks. Fresh fruits and vegetables, diary products,baked, boiled and steamed food shall become basic staples of your diet.Choose complex carbohydrate in the form of cereals and whole wheat bread. For protein chose lean meat,poultry and fish. Source: flo app

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY 2018.*

*PUNCH* Buhari reinstates NHIS boss under probe for alleged N919m fraud IBB: Afegbua sues IG as PDP, SERAP, Falana others knock police Restructuring: What should Buhari do with APC panels report Buhari writes Reps, rejects three bills Reps beg AGF to allow Metuh seek medical treatment abroad Senate concurs with Reps on reordering of poll timetable Queen of England honours Nigerian woman, Eze-Anaba Ex-CCB member confirms discrepancies in Sarakis assets forms Buhari visits Lafia, orders clampdown on illegal arms Whoever picks Fayose as running mate endangers his life Kashamu 2019: IBB not competent to advise Buhari, says FONGON Armed herdsmen, others control part of Nigeria, says Sani Allowance scam: EFCC wont spare corrupt VCs, says Magu LASG to stop bureaucracy in service delivery French President, Macron, to visit Nigeria in July Buhari asks Tinubu to reconcile aggrieved APC members Anyaoku, Anambra elders back restructuring Robbers block Sagamu/Benin road, attack t...