Photos: Former ministers in GEJ's administration, visits Nyesom Wike, pledge their support

Some Former Ministers in former President Goodluck Jonathan's administration, Thursday paid a solidarity visit on Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, at the state government house. The former Ministers include Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former Jigawa State Governor, Dr Sule Lamido, Former Minister of Education and Former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, Former Minister of Youth Development and Former Adamawa State Governor, Mr Boni Haruna, Former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, Former Minister of Women Affairs, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Former Minister of State for Defence, Erelu Olusola Obada and Former Minister, Ambassador Musa Kazaure.

Speaking through their leader, Sule Lamido, the former Ministers said they stand with Wike as he goes through some political crisis created by the opposition in his state.

"We are with you in your travails. We support you all the way. We know that you are under siege by anti-democratic forces. No matter the tyranny of the oppressor, the voice of the people must be heard. That was the case of Rivers State during the Rivers Rerun Elections ".

Photos: Gov Ambode receives British High Commissioner, Paul Arkwright at Lagos House, Ikeja

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode received the British High Commissioner, Mr. Paul Arkwright at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Abuja, Mr. Ben Llewllyn-Jones; Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources, Mr. Olawale Oluwo ; Acting Bristish Deputy High Commissioner, Lagos, Mr. Ahmed Bashir; Communication Manager, Bristish Deputy High Commission, Lagos, Mr. Wale Adebajo; Commissioner for Physical Planning & Urban Development, Mr. Wasiu Anifowose were all in attendance during a courtesy call on the Governor by the British High Commissioner at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Friday, January 13, 2017. More photos

Paris Jackson wins! Episode starring Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson in TV comedy series has been cancelled after outcry

The episode in a TV comedy series, Urban Myth, which offended Paris Jackson because a white actor portrayed Michael Jackson will not be aired on Sky Art. Sky released a statement Friday, following Paris' rant that the episode has been cancelled adding that they never intended to cause any offence. Asides Paris' outburst, another factor that probably led to the episode being pulled was a petition signed by more than 20,000 people to boycott the episode in objection to Joseph Fiennes being cast as Michael Jackson. The statement from Sky read:

"We have taken the decision not to broadcast Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon, a half-hour episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series, in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson's immediate family.
"We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offence. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision."Paris Jackson, the 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson, said she was “surprised” but happy with Sky Arts’ decision to cancel the upcoming episode of anthology series Urban Myths: A Brand New Collection of TV Comedies that featured white actor Joseph Fiennes as the late pop icon.

“I’m surprised the family’s feelings were actually taken into consideration for once, we all really do appreciate it more than y’all know,” Paris wrote on Twitter, Friday, in response to a user’s tweet about the decision.

Michael Jackson's older brother TJ Jackson and his nephew Taj Jackson also expressed their appreciation on Twitter for the cancellation.



The now-canceled episode was set to tell the much-debunked urban legend of Michael’s cross-country road trip with close pals Elizabeth Taylor (played by Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Stockard Channing) and Marlon Brando (Brian Cox).

Photo: Nigerian man dies in India after scuffle with his former landlord over rent

36-year-old Nigerian man, Igwe Francis died under mysterious circumstances, moments after he got into a scuffle with his former landlord, in southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, on January 6th, 2017. Francis reportedly got into an argument with his former landlord, Liaquat Ali, who claimed he owed him Rs 30,000 in rent. According to the Police, since Francis was not fluent in English, Ali wrote the figure “30,000” on a signboard at the spot.
The two then got into a scuffle, following which Francis tried to run away. But after running 200 metres, he collapsed on the road, police said, citing eyewitnesses. He was rushed to a hospital nearby, but it didn’t have life-saving equipment. Francis was then taken to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, where he was declared brought dead. DCP (southwest) Surender Kumar said initial investigation revealed Francis had bruises on his body.


"As per the initial report doctors gave us, he had an injury on the back of his head. We are yet to establish if he hurt himself or if he was beaten up. We have questioned at least 25 people, but none of them said he was beaten up. We are conducting a thorough investigation," said the DCP.He said the Ministry of External Affairs has been informed about the incident. Ali is being questioned and investigation will be complete within 30 days, Kumar said. Police sources said a case was filed after the medical report revealed a head injury.

On January 8, Ali was booked under IPC Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).

The case was filed on the basis of a complaint by the victim’s brother, whom he called minutes before he collapsed.

According to the FIR, Francis said over the phone that he was "being attacked". The brother, who did not wish to be named, said,

"I received a call from him that his previous landlord was harassing him. He called me again saying he was being attacked and needed my help. A few minutes later, when I arrived, I found him lying unconscious on the road."He alleged that Francis was dragged inside a garage and beaten up by three people.

"He managed to escape but collapsed on the road," he said.

Photo: Scorned woman douses husband's pregnant lover with acid...potentially blinding her

A scorned woman is currently on the run after she doused her husband’s pregnant lover with acid in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia on Tuesday, January 10th.
The victim, Pheng Sreyla, 23, yesterday described how she was held and beaten by the wife and several family members of her lover, 36-year-old Choem Vuthy.


"While they were beating me, the suspect grabbed two bottles and poured them down on my head," she said. "I felt very hot on my head, face and my eyes; it was like fire."Sreyla, a garment worker at a small handicraft manufacturer, was collecting her paycheck when she was allegedly set upon by Vuthy’s wife, Chhum Savun, 34, along with Savun’s mother, Huy Van, 66, and siblings, Chhum Savarng, 37, and Chhum Sarvuth, 28.

"Now I cannot see, and the doctor told me that if I still cannot see in two weeks, I will be blind forever," Sreyla said through tears.Returning to her Ralaing Kroeul commune home for police interviews, Sreyla said she was seeking justice. She is three months pregnant with Vuthy’s child.

"I know that I love her husband, but I have never wanted them to get divorced. I told the suspect that I am willing to be the second wife,” she said.Mech Sophoan, Samraong Tong district deputy police chief in charge of serious crimes, said the mother and siblings of Savun had been arrested, but Savun, who he considered the mastermind of the attack, had fled.
Police were also seeking another man, Chea Ros, 36, who was suspected of being involved. Sophoan said the chief suspect’s sister, Savarng, claimed not to know that acid would be spilled in the ambush.
"But it might be that my sister is jealous of the victim, who had an affair with her husband for years and urged her husband to divorce [my sister] and live with her," she said, according to Sophoan.

Source: Phnom Penh Post

MusicPlusKaraoke Stirs Abuja Social Scene

The flourishing profile of foremost digital music platform, Music+ is showing no signs of slowing down as it continued from where it left off in 2016 with another exciting edition of #MusicPlusKaraoke at De Caribbean Club in Abuja last Wednesday.



This time, rave of the moment, Sheyi Shay who just debuted a new single ‘YOLO YOLO’ was the special guest at the packed club. MD/CEO of Beat FM, Chris Ubosi alongside Beat FM OAP, Olisa Adibua were also in attendance. If there’s one thing that stood out on the fun-filled night, it was the array of sonorous voices that contested in an interesting Karaoke contest that held.

Again, Abuja fun seekers showed their vocal dexterity, priding themselves as masters of Karaoke. And at the end of the contest, winners went home with various gift items courtesy of Music+.

The excitement continues with upcoming #MusicPlusKaraoke nights lined up for your reveling pleasure through the year. Watch out for the #MusicPlusKaraoke train in a city near you.

And don’t forget to satisfy your music cravings with Music+. Send ‘Music’ to 5900 to get the app on your mobile phone. Meanwhile, see exciting photos from the interesting night... ​

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