APC members protest as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs allegedly appoints writer, Toni Kan, as her media aide

Pro-Buhari and APC members have taken to Twitter to kick against the alleged appointment of writer, Toni Kan, as the Spokesperson to the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq.

According to reports, Hajia Farouq has appointed Kan as her media aide. This has been met with stiff opposition from APC members and staunch supporters of President Buhari.

They argue that Toni Kani has strong ties with the opposition party, PDP and that his appointment will be counterproductive. They also argue that a person who has hitherto written articles against the Buhari-led government should not be given a place to serve in the same government.

Kan also took to his Twitter handle to also defend himself. See their exchange below

President Buhari has not cancelled memos and appointments signed off by late Chief of Staff Abba Kyari - Presidency

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, has dismissed media reports that President Buhari has cancelled over 150 memos and appointments signed off by his former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who died on April 17, after battling COVID-19

Reports were rife on Monday with claims that the President cancelled the appointments made by late Kyari after his new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, resumed office. The reports claimed that the memos and appointments made by the late Kyari were done without the approval of the President, hence they were cancelled.

However, in a statement released this night, Garba described the report as ''Fake News''. Read the statement below

The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to media reports alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled a number of memos and appointments signed off by his former Chief of Staff. Not surprisingly, these reports have quoted unnamed sources.

There is not a grain of truth in these reports and Nigerians should please ignore the insinuations behind them.

President Buhari was duly re-elected by Nigerians in February 2019. He has not and will never cede to anyone else, that power and trust given to him by the Nigerian people.

Garba Shehu
SSPA (Media & Publicity)

Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his new look

The Juventus star player, who has changed his hairstyle several times throughout his career, shared a photo of his new hairstyle with the caption: "Approved?"

His followers replied by giving their opinions.

Dog owner issues warning after her French bulldog dies in her arms after eating common houseplant (photos)

According to Kate Wagner, her dog ate some leaves from a sago palm – also known as a cycas revoluta plant and cardboard palm – and ended up at the emergency ward. After days of using a feeding tube, spending hundreds of dollars on expensive treatment, and a strict medication schedule, the dog Lily finally died in Kate’s arms on Saturday 16 May.

               

Kate Wagner took to Facebookto warn other dog owners about the dangers of a common houseplant: ‘Alright folks, this is going to be a very difficult story to tell, but I feel compelled to share this information. This past week has been an extremely difficult journey for us.

‘Our sweet baby Lily got into one of my houseplants and ended up fighting for her life at the emergency vet for nearly a week. She is now home with a feeding tube and a medication schedule that spans from 7 AM until 12 AM daily. There have been many tears shed, dollars spent, and guilt felt… all because of a $5 plant. ‘I’d like to spread the word about this houseplant because I had no idea when I purchased it from a big box garden center last summer that this little 6-inch plant would become my nightmare. ‘The Sago Palm is a common house plant and landscaping plant native to tropical regions
'All parts of the plants are extremely toxic to humans and animals causing liver failure and death from even minimal exposure. All parts includes the trunk, roots, leaves, and small berry-like seeds that can develop on mature plants.

After the Facebook post gathered 240,000 shares, Kate updated her followers that Lily had died.

‘On Saturday, May 16, Lily passed away in our arms,’ wrote Kate. ‘She fought hard, loved hard, and gave us a couple butt wiggles just before she just couldn’t fight any longer. ‘We loved her so very much and gave her all the love and care in the weeks since the incident we could possibly give. We are truly devastated. ‘If you are a houseplant lover, please research your house plants prior to purchasing. 

'Even if you think the house plant is in a secure location, mischievous little paws may still get into trouble. ‘Feel free to share this story. You may just save a life.’'

You are still the G.O.A.T even after 3 years of your passing - Zari Hassan mourns her late husband

South Africa based Ugandan socialite and businesswoman, Zari Hassan has taken to social media to mourn her late husband, Ivan Don Ssemwanga who died in 2017. 

The socialite who also has two kids with Tanzanian music star Diamond Planumz, described her late husband as the Greatest Of All Time who left a gap that will never be filled. She went on to say that every other person trying to live up to his legacy is only chasing clout.

Zari wrote on Instagram; 

You still the G.O.A.T even after 3 years of your passing. The game has never been the same since you left, December's are nolonger the same, obubalaza here in SA aint the same, pop bottle games not the same, your giving heart was never matched. You were the 'UN office for all'. Everyone else is just clowning or chasing clout. Your shoes are too big to fit/fill.
Continue resting in peace champ, 3years already but it seems like yesterday. We love you and miss you always 

Ivan Don Ssemwanga died in May 2017 after suffering a stroke which pushed him into coma for two weeks.

Jude Okoye did his best to help Cynthia Morgan and May D’s careers - Singer, J.Martins reacts to the ongoing contract controversy

J. Martins has weighed in on the ongoing contract controversy between Cynthia Morgan and Jude Okoye, the CEO of her former record label 'Northside Records' 

Taking to his Instagram page to react, the singer said Jude did his best to help and support Cynthia Morgan and May D, who also accused the Okoye brothers of not fully taking care of him as an artiste under their label. 

While he refused to comment on the family issues between Peter, Paul, and Jude in public, the 'Good or Bad' singer made a heartfelt request to the music executive to forgive and put the whole issue to rest.

J.Martins also called on Peter and Paul to get back together as Psquare, and also tasked Cynthia Morgan and May D to make a great comeback.

Twitter tags President Trump's tweet with fact-checking warning

President Donald Trump's tweet was given a fact-check label by Twitter for the first time on Tuesday May 26, a decision that prompted the US president to accuse the social media platform of meddling in election. 

Trump had tweeted "There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent." Shortly after the tweet was sent out, a warning label was placed on the post and a subsequent tweet. 

Twitter's notification displayed a blue exclamation mark underneath the tweets, suggesting readers "get the facts about mail-in ballots". Twitter's link directed users to a page on which Mr Trump's claims about mail-in ballots are described as "unsubstantiated". The social media company cited reports on the issue by CNN, the Washington Post and others.

However President Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the US presidential election scheduled for 3 November 2020 in new tweets. The US President who accused the social media company of "completely stifling free speech", stated that he will never allow it happen. 

Mr Trump's presidential campaign manager Brad Parscale also criticised Twitter. He wrote; 

"Partnering with biased fake news 'fact checkers' is a smoke screen to lend Twitter's obvious political tactics false credibility. There are many reasons we pulled all our advertising from Twitter months ago, and clear political bias is one of them."

The move marks one of the first cases of the company enforcing its policy of labeling tweets by public officials that may violate its rules. Twitter has long said it may take lesser actions, such as adding those warning notices, instead of taking down posts by politicians because their remarks are of public interest.

Nigerian lady shares horrific photos showing injuries inflicted on her sister by her husband as she calls for justice (photos)

A Nigerian lady is demanding justice for her sister who was physically assaulted by her husband.

@Modebolanle shared photos of her sister's bloody body on her Twitter handle this morning, stating that her sister's husband who she described as a ''Monster'', inflicted the injuries on her sister. She is demanding for justice.

This is what I'm facing. A monster (her husband) did this to my sister and he nearly killed her. I need help please this must not go unpunished.

My DM is open for all necessary details please'' she wrote

See photos of the injured body of her sister below

Corps members who met in Plateau state set to wed this Saturday (photos)

wo Corps members who met in Plateau state for their madatory one year youth service, are about to wed this Saturday

According to a statement from NYSC, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna state and Mark Makafan from Kogi state, met at the Mangu Orientation Camp in Plateau state in 2019, fell in love, and started a relationship that is leading to marriage. They will be wedding two days after they pass out from service this Thursday, May 28.

Read the statement from NYSC announcing their upcoming nuptial below

Corps Members Felicia Haruna PL/19B/2197 from Kaduna State and Mark Makafan Odi PL/19B/1217 from Kogi State have demonstrated symbol of true friendship, affection and love towards a blissful marital union.

They were both deployed to Plateau State for the one year mandatory service to the nation having obeyed the clarion call and reported to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mangu, Mangu LGA, for the 2019 Batch "B" service year.

Being members of seven (7) Platoon in camp, the duo from different backgrounds, yet, with many similarities, the relationship which was borne at Mangu camp has today culminated into marriage and as the service year draws to a close, they have unanimously declared, "I DO".

Extending the wedding invitation to the State Coordinator, NYSC Plateau, Caroline Embu, the Corps Members expressed great joy to have met during the service year and united together in love to a life time adventure.

They appreciated the NYSC Scheme for the enabling environment it created through the deployment of graduate youths to states other than their states of origin to promote unity irrespective of origin, religion, class, tribe and cultural differences which is also bridging gaps and building long lasting relationships.

In her response, NYSC Plateau State Coordinator Caroline Embu commended the intending couple for keeping faith with their heart desire and for the promotion of national integration and unity through marriage from two different states of origin and geopolitical zones. which she further described is in line with the mission statement of the NYSC Scheme.

She prayed for the intending couple and blessed their marriage with long life, prosperity and unending joy. She also advised all Corps Members to use the service year as a stepping stone to attain greater heights by being focused and having unity of purpose exhibited by Corps Members Felicia and Mark.

Their wedding ceremony is scheduled to hold at St Peter Claver Catholic Church Cathedral Kafanchan, Kaduna State on Saturday, May 30, 2020 by 10:00 am, two days after their Passing-Out from National Service.''

Photo emerges showing the White cop who knelt on George Floyd's neck wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" hat as it's revealed this is not his first time harming a civilian

The identities of at least two of the 4 cops involved in the death of an African American man, George Floyd, have been revealed and one of the officers, the one who knelt on George's neck, is being termed a racist after a photo of him wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" hat emerged.

Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, 44, is seen kneeling on George’s neck in a video shared online. The video was almost 10 minutes long and for most of it, Derek had his knee in George's neck even as the Black man continually complained that he couldn’t breathe.

As Derek Chavin - a 19-year veteran of the force - knelt on George's neck, two other officers held George down by his stomach and legs.

Even after George started bleeding from his nose and became unconscious, Derek didn't stop kneeling on his neck.

No man can stop me from returning as Edo State's Governor - Governor Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday May 27, expressed confidence that he will win a second term in office amid the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress in Edo state. 

Speaking on Channels Television 'Sunrise Daily', Obaseki noted that he is not a violent man but also added that no man can stop him from returning as Edo State's Governor.

He said; 

“I am not a violent person. But I am confident that the way I got into power is the same way I will return.

“God gave me power. If he wants me to return I will continue. No man can stop me. Power comes from God."

Commenting on the crisis rocking the Edo state chapter of the APC, Obaseki said; 

“We have always canvassed for peace. What are the issues in Edo and what are the issues that cannot be resolved in a democracy. Our concern is to use the resources of the people to develop the state.

“This shouldn’t lead to bloodshed. We will not accept to be cowed and intimidated because some people think that they can manipulate rules and cut corners. 

When asked if it’s not the resources of the people of Edo State that was used for him to become the governor, Obaseki added; 

"I have friends with resources. I worked for eight years behind the scene before I became governor.

“So all that insinuations about using somebody’s resources…I became Governor on the platform of the party and I am grateful for it.

“It does not matter whether it is direct or indirect (primaries), I will win."

This occurred shortly before Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction believed to be loyal to National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

Femi Otedola responds to a follower who indicated interest in dating his daughter Temi Otedola

Femi Otedola responded to a follower on Instagram who left a comment to tell him he's interested in his daughter, Temi Otedola.

"Sir, hear me out, all I want is Temi. I swear I'll take care of her," the smitten follower wrote under the billionaire businessman's post.

And Mr Otedola responded: "She has a boyfriend oh."

Temi Otedola has been dating singer Mr Eazi for years now and he's been introduced to her family.

Mase calls out Diddy, says he preaches black excellence but keeps his own artists "enslaved'

Mase, one of Diddy's Bad Boy Records stars, has called the mogul out over his Grammy speech.

At the Clive Davis' pre-Grammys gala last weekend, Diddy called out the Recording Academy for overlooking rap and R&B musicians in major categories.

"Every year y'all be killing us man," Diddy said. "The amount of time it takes to make these records, to pour your heart into it, and you just want an even playing field.."

Despite getting praised for the criticisms of the Grammys, Mase has come out to put Diddy on blast for being a hypocrite and doing bad business with artistes

In a lengthy Instagram post, the "Mo Money, Mo Problems" rapper whose real name is Mason Durell Betha claimed that Diddy keeps his own artists "enslaved," purposely starves them and subjects them to his "horrendous business model."

Mase also went on to say that he offered Diddy 2 million dollars in cash to buy back his publishing, and Diddy refused, unless he matched another price.

Writing on his page alongside a picture of Meek Mill and his tweet on slave contracts, the 42-year-old wrote:

@diddy I heard your #Grammy speech about how u are now for the artist and about how the artist must take back control. So I will be the first to take that initiative. Also, before we ask of other ethnicities to do us right we should do us as black people better. Especially the creators. I heard u loud and clear when u said that u are now for the artist and to that my response is if u want to see change you can make a change today by starting with yourself.

Your past business practices knowingly has continued purposely starved your artist and been extremely unfair to the very same artist that helped u obtain that Icon Award on the iconic Badboy label. For example, u still got my publishing from 24 years ago in which u gave me $20k. Which makes me never want to work w/ u as any artist wouldn’t after u know someone is robbing you & tarnishing your name when u don’t want to comply w/ his horrendous business model.

However, people would always ask what’s up w/ Mase? So I would be forced to still perform to not look crazy when I was getting peanuts and the robbery would continue. So many great moments and people lives in music were lost. But again, I rode with u in the face of death without flinching & u still wouldn’t do right. I never said anything because I wanted to wait until I was financially great so I can ensured that I was addressing this from a pure place and not out of spite.

To add insult, u keep screaming black excellence and love but I know love isn’t free.So I offered u 2m in cash just a few days ago to sell me back my publishing(as his biggest artist alive) that always show u respect for u giving me an opportunity at 19 yrs old.

Your response was if I can match what the EUROPEAN GUY OFFER him that would be the only way I can get it back. Or else I can wait until I’m 50 years old and it will revert back to me from when I was 19 years old. You bought it for about 20k & I offered you 2m in cash. This is not black excellence at all.

When our own race is enslaving us. If it’s about us owning, it can’t be about us owning each other. No More Hiding Behind “Love”. U CHANGED? GIVE THE ARTIST BACK THEIR $$$. So they can take care of their famili