Photos: Tinubu presides over peace meeting between Governor Ambode and Lagos Assembly members, says ‘no question of Impeachment’

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) has said there is no impeachment against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.

 

Tinubu made the declaration after a peace meeting brokered by the APC leadership in the State to end the rift between the Governor and lawmakers which was held at Lagos House, Marina. The APC chieftain told newsmen that there is no longer a question of impeachment of the Lagos State Governor.

 

He said it was gratifying to note that the conflict between the Governor and the members of the State Assembly had been amicably settled. Tinubu, who spoke on behalf of all the APC leaders in the State, said the executive and the legislative arms of government in the State had resolved to work together in the interest of the State.

 

He said: “We held a meeting on behalf of Lagos, the entire Lagosians, our party – APC leadership. In the last one week, there has been noise about the conflict between the executive and the State Assembly. It is of great concern to all of us and particularly what Lagos represents across the country.

“We have been able to look into the source of various conflicts which is not uncommon in politics; what is the genesis of those problems? We are one big family and as a big family, you will have some rumples, you will have some disagreement. As leaders of the party, we have looked into that; we have looked into areas where we have to compromise, discuss and build the institutions, encourage the institutions to really do what is right.

“We have resolved there is no question of impeachment in Lagos State. Let the two arms of government communicate and continue to respect one another and build consensus and understanding. That is all about politics. Conflict and conflict resolution mechanism is inbuilt in any political system unless leaders are lacking in their responsibilities.”

Tinubu thanked the Governor, his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule and the leadership of the House for agreeing to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, saying it was evident that consequences of allowing such conflict to fester would have been dire not just for the State, but the entire country.

“We thank the Speaker and the entire members of the House of Assembly leadership. We thank the Governor and the Deputy Governor who had demonstrated firm respect for the party leadership in Lagos State.

“You know when Lagos sneezes, the rest of the political equation catches cold and we are very happy that we are able to resolve amicably. The Deputy Speaker is also here and all of them put together, we are assured that things will start to run smoothly in Lagos both the House and the government,” he said.

Also speaking, a party chieftain, Prince Tajudeen Olusi corroborated Tinubu’s position, and expressed optimism that the House would soon meet to resolve other grey areas.

 

 

“The National Leader (Tinubu) has spoken and mine is just to confirm the decision. Conflict resolution is an essential ingredient of management. We have looked into the problem and the party has directed the two arms of government – the executive and the legislature to work together and very soon, the House will meet and resolve all grey areas,” Olusi said.

The meeting was attended by both the executive and legislative arms represented by Governor Ambode, Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; Deputy Speaker, Wasiu Eshinlokun; Majority Leader, Sinai Agunbiade; Chief Whip, Rotimi Abiru, among other principal officers of the Assembly.

Others in attendance were all the members of the Governors’ Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making organ of the party in the State; Governorship candidate of the party in the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Femi Hamzat, among others.

Katharine McPhee slams Perez Hilton after he shared before and now photos of her and Meghan Markle and suggested they had cosmetic surgery

Perez Hilton took to Twitter to share before and now photos of Meghan Markle and Katharine McPhee, then suggested that they’ve had cosmetic surgery. But McPhee quickly blasted him.

The American blogger tweeted:

 

Did Meghan Markle and Katharine McPhee go to the same plastic surgeon to give them nose jobs? Or is it just my overactive brain? Natural or nah?

 

 

And actress Katharine McPhee, who did musicals together with Meghan Markle when they were kids, replied to Perez, writing:

 

I was unaware your brain was even active.

 

 

Meanwhile, social media users have weighed in on whether they think The Duchess of Sussex really had plastic surgery on her nose.

 

Read President Buhari’s open letter to VP Osinbajo following the crash in Kogi

President Buhari shared the open letter on his verified Instagram handle.

Woman finds out her boyfriend saved her life six years before they met

A man donated blood to save a random woman’s life 11 years ago, not knowing that the woman will one day become his girlfriend.

Lin Xiaofen was involved in a life-threatening accident 11 years ago in Taiwan. After the horrific crash, Lin was in a critical condition and doctors had to pump her with 10 pints of blood and two isolated platelets. She eventually recovered but was left with a disorder which meant she was in need of further blood donations.

A man named Lian Zhicheng was one of those who donated blood for Lin Xiaofen when she needed more blood years after her accident.

6 years later, when Lin moved to Hsinchu in north-west Taiwan, she met Lian and they felt an ‘instant connection’ and began dating. When she told her new boyfriend, a regular donor, about her accident and what happened after, Lian joked that he might have been the one who donated the blood that saved her life.

A few tests later, and the couple confirmed that in fact, Lian was one of the blood donors who had saved Lin years after her accident.

 

 

Talking about the accident which occured in 2008 and how she needed subsequent donations a few years later, Lian joked he was giving his blood at the time and whether she’d been given his.

So they checked the donor’s ID number with the staff at the station which took in the donation and confirmed that it was Lian.

Lin told Pear Video:

 

When they told me it was a Mr. Lian from Hsinchu, I felt surprised.

 

And Lian joked, asking the public to donate blood because ‘you might have a chance to save your future wife.’

Two Nigerian lecturers die, one injured in ghastly motor accident on their way home after attending a friend’s wedding in Jigawa

Two friends, Zaharadeen Hussaini Kaita and Saib Abbantea, were killed in a fatal accident on their way home after attending a friend’s wedding in Malam Madori local government area of Jigawa State. The third friend, Yusuf Dot Java was seriously injured and hospitalised.

The accident occurred along Ringim-Kano road. Zaharadeen Kaita was until his tragic death, a lecturer with Isa Kaita Polytechnic Katsina- while Java was a lecturer at Nuhu Bakalli Polytechnic Zaria.

See the last picture the three men took together at the wedding held on Saturday.

The groom, Babangida Isyaku, took to Facebook to pay tribute to the men and pray for the speedy recovery of the third. Also see posts by friends, family members and colleagues.

“Assalam. Thank you so much for attending my wedding. I hope you reach home safely. I really appreciate you for adding colour to my wedding. As for those that were unable to attend i thank you for the messages and prayers. However, i regret to announce the untimely exit of two of my friends who had a fatal accident on their way back home after the wedding (Zaharadeen Hussaini Kaita and Saib Abbantea (Isah Sani Birningwari)). they happen to be my good and close friends during my MSc at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. indeed this is a great lost and sad not only to their family members but including me. I always remember any time we spoke on phone the last question is ”when is your wedding day, in shaa Allah that day we must come to Mallam Madori”. I therefore, please solicit for your kind prayers, May their gentle soul rest in peace and may Jannatul firdausi be their final abode. as for Yusuf Dot Java i wish you speedy and quick recovery”

Magic Johnson’s son EJ poses in a red mini Chinese dress in new photos

Ahead of the Chinese New Year which is on Tuesday, 5 February, NBA legend Magic Johnson‘s son EJ Johnson took to Instagram to share these photos of himself posing in a red mini Chinese dress which he rocked with matching sock ankle boots and red bag.

He wrote: Happy Chinese New Year

 

Nnamdi Kanu alleges that Atiku is from Cameroon, tells his followers to boycott 2019 election

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has alleged that presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar is an “indigene” of Cameroon.

 

Kanu stated this on Saturday during his live broadcast from London, UK where he further blamed Atiku for the failure of Alex Ekwueme .

 

Kanu said: “some of you do not understand that the person behind the failure of Ekwueme in 1999 during PDP convention was Atiku. Do you know that Atiku Abubakar is from Cameroon? His area of Adamawa was in Cameroon”.

 

Kanu, however, warned Nigerians against voting in the forthcoming 2019 election. “By voting, all you are doing is perpetuating the misery of our people. To vote in the zoo means to endorse 1999 fraudulent constitution. By voting, all you are doing is perpetuating the misery of our people.” On calling off the referendum given to Biafrans to boycott the 2019 election, Kanu called on the government to sign the document given to them.

 

According to him, that is the only way the 2019 election would not be boycotted by Biafrans. “Those pressuring me to call off the election boycott know what to do, sign that document I gave to you and I will call off the election boycott, you know what the document contains.”

Rowan Atkinson “Mr Bean” to take a year off work to look after his young daughter

Rowan Atkinson, popularly known as Mr Bean, is taking a year off work to become a stay-at-home dad.

The 64-year-old actor who welcomed a daughter with his partner Louise Ford, 35, in December 2017, shocked friends when he told them that he is ‘going to take care of Baby Bean while Louise has the chance to concentrate on acting’.

 

 

Reacting to Mr Bean’s decision, a source close together actor said:

Rowan has a habit of surprising people – and he has done it again with this announcement.

He has said he will take a back seat from work to be with Isla, and this will obviously allow Louise to focus on her career which is going well.

 

Rowan already has a son Ben, 23, and a daughter, 21, from former wife Sunetra Sastry. He split from Sunetra in 2014, who cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ in the divorce papers the following year.

Rowan and Louise began dating in 2014 after meeting on West End production Quartermaine’s Terms in 2012.

Cape Verde police arrest 11 Russian sailors with nine tonnes of cocaine

Police in the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde say they have seized nearly 10 tons of cocaine and arrested 11 Russian sailors aboard a vessel docked in the capital.

 

Authorities said the seizure represented the largest single drug haul in the island country’s history. Cape Verde, a group of islands off Africa’s west coast with a population of some 500,000, has long battled gangs trafficking Latin American cocaine to Europe through West Africa.

 

The Russian Embassy in Cape Verde said it had received information the Russian sailors will appear in court on February 2. The embassy said diplomats have been able to visit the crew.  Police officials said the 9.5 tons of cocaine were seized during the night after the ship docked at the port of Praia for legal reasons following the death of a crew member.

 

The vessel had been traveling to Morocco from South America.  Authorities said they were alerted by the Lisbon-based Maritime Analysis and Operation Center a body funded by seven EU countries that coordinates anti-drug-trafficking activities. The Russian-crewed vessel was registered in Panama, police said.

Photos from media personality, Shade Ladipo’s wedding

Shade Ladipo and her man, Jide had  thier on Saturday February 2nd. Congrats to them! See more photos from the wedding below.

 

Woman involved in a fight with Bow Wow is identified as his ex-Leslie Holden as police release her mugshot

The woman involved in a fight with rapper Bow Wow has been identified as his ex-girlfriend Leslie Holden after Police released her mugshot.

The pair were arrested and charged with battery on Saturday morning after an altercation inMidtown Atlanta.

When officers responded to the call,, they saw “minor visible injuries” to both Moss and Holden. Holden told police that Moss hit her. Moss told police that Holden hit him.

Unable to determine how the alleged fight started and who started it, Police arrested both Moss and Holden on battery charges and took them to the Fulton County Jail.

Bow was later released on Saturday night after posting $8,000 signature bond.

According to multiple reports, the pair who rekindled their relationship recently and were keeping things on the low, were said to have been involved in an argument about the rapper going to SuperBowl event without her, which was when she allegedly picked up a lamp and bashed his face.

His lawyer also released a statement Saturday night, saying Bow Wow was wrongfully arrested after being “beaten by an out-of-control intoxicated female.”

Attorney Joe S. Habachy said Holden beat Bow Wow with a lamp, bit him and spit on him.

Read his full statement below.

Shad Bow Wow Moss was wrongfully arrested earlier this morning for the first time after being beaten by an out of control intoxicated female, Ms. Leslie Holden, in an Atlanta condominium. The only two independent witnesses both corroborated his version of events indicating that Ms. Holden was simply out of control and was without a doubt the primary aggressor.

For no logical reason officers arrested both parties despite having clear-cut evidence that Bow Wow was the victim in the case.  Ms. Holden beat him with a lamp, bit him on his side, and spit on him while Bow Wow continually made efforts to avoid her.

Bow Wow suffered multiple injuries, some of which are visible in his mugshot.  Ms. Holden’s mugshot, on the other hand, speaks for itself, despite her allegation to police that she broke a fingernail.

Update: 15-year-old nursing mother married off to man with down syndrome in Anambra has been returned to her parents

15-year-old girl, Miss Chinwe, that was recently married off to an older man, Izuchukwu Igwilo, from Anambra state, has been rescued.

Last week, there was a public outcry on all media platforms after photos from the introduction ceremony of Chinwe and Izuchukwu surfaced online.

Activist, Prince Harrison Gwamnishu, who championed the course for Chinwe to be rescued, gave an update on Saturday. According to the Gwamnishu, Chinwe who is 15 going on 16, has a six-month old baby and she has been taken back to her parents’ house. He also stated that on Monday February 4th, she will be officially handed over to the Anambra state Ministry of Women Affairs.

”I promise to #RetrieveChinwe and I kept to my promise.

#Correction: Her baby is six months old and not one year. Igwilo’s family married a nursing mother.

#Handed over to Ministry of Women and Child Welfare Anambra State.

Thanks to Commissioner Ministry of Women and Child Welfare Anambra State, Barr. Ajuebor Favour Kene Ezika Efficient Grace Ume Anwulika E. Udanoh Young Boss and Nigeria Police Anambra command for their quick response.

They alleged Izuchukwu Igwilo is 25yrs old and a Business man base in Lagos

The mantle has been handed over to the ministry. They are trained and strongly believe they will deliver.

Thank you great family for your prayers. The struggle continues to end CHILD MARRIAGE and abuse of the girl child ” he wrote

Chinwe and her baby pictured above with activist, Harrison Gwamnishu

 

Cardi B reveals says she turned down Super Bowl half-time performance in solidarity with Colin Kaeprenick

American rapper, Cardi B has revealed she had ‘mixed feelings’ about performing at Super Bowl 53 this weekend as she is in support of ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.

 

Cardi B had received an offer to perform with Maroon 5 at the Super Bowl but declined saying ‘I got to sacrifice a lot of money to perform but there’s a man who sacrificed his job for us, so we got to stand behind him,’ she said in support for Colin Kaepernick.

 

She said it was a hard decision since her husband, rapper Offset, loves to watch football, but she felt obligated to ‘stand behind’ Kaepernick because he ‘stood up’ for minorities.

 

‘My husband, he loves football. His kids play football. It’s really hard for him. He really wants to go to the Super Bowl, but he can’t go to the Super Bowl, because he’s got to stand for something,’ said Cardi B.

PDP demands investigation into Osinbajo’s helicopter crash in Kogi

PDP has expressed shock over the crash of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s Helicopter in Kogi state on Saturday February 2nd.

The party has however demanded an investigation into the incident. Read the party’s statement below.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses shock over the crash of the helicopter carrying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in Kabba, Kogi state, on Saturday.

The PDP thanks God for the safety of Vice President Osinbajo, members of his entourage and the crew.

The party however called for a thorough investigation into the traumatic incident adding that the safety of our leaders, and of course, all Nigerians, must be guaranteed, especially at this critical time.

The PDP urges all Nigerians irrespective of creed, ethnicity and political affiliation, to continue to pray for God’s continued intervention in our national life.

Cardi B flaunts her boobs in skimpy gold bra and shorts at Fanatics Super Bowl party in Atlanta (Photos)

Rapper, Cardi B put on a sexy display as she arrived for the Fanatics Super Bowl Party at College Football Hall of Fall in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday.

The mother of one flaunted her boobs in a skimpy gold bra which she rocked with matching Louis Vuitton stylish shorts and long-sleeve top.

The rapper completed her look with a pair of white pointed boots and accessorized with a blinged-out Cardi B diamond necklace and her trademark designer nails that were colored with an emerald green.

See more photos below.

Angry mum attacks military teacher with a matchete for flogging her child in Port Harcourt

A military teacher escaped being butchered to death in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the wife of Air Commodore Irobuisi (NAF2042) attacked him with a machete.

 

According to reports, the victim had taken disciplinary action against Mrs Irobuisi’s daughter by flogging her. However, when the lady was informed, she drove down to the Air force Secondary School with a hidden cutlass which she used to attack the teacher’s face while discussing with him.

 

The injured soldier has since been rushed to the NAF Reference hospital, Port Harcourt, while Mrs Irobuisi is currently being held at provost squadron of 115 sog. According to reports, Mrs Irobuisi isn’t a stranger to assaulting military officers and was once suspended from the Nigerian Air force Officers Wife Association for the same reason.

Cardiff City hold touching tribute ahead of their first home match since Emiliano Sala’s disappearance (Photos)

On Saturday, Cardiff and Bournemouth City players paid a touching tribute to Emiliano Sala before their home match.

The Cardiff striker, Emiliano Sala remains missing, alongside one other, after a plane carrying both passengers, disappeared.

The Argentinian forward, who signed for the Welsh side in a club-record £15million had returned to France to say goodbye to team-mates ahead of starting his Cardiff career.

Premier League side Cardiff are ‘still praying’ for positive news on the striker, while the French club said ‘Wherever you are, we think of you.’ Football fans from both countries have continued to pay tribute as the search continues.

Rapper Bow Wow arrested and charged with battery in Atlanta

Rapper, Bow Wow has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery charges after an alleged altercation with a woman on Saturday morning.

The rapper, whose real name is Shad Moss, was arrested early Saturday following a fight with a woman in Midtown Atlanta, said Officer Jarius Daugherty.

When officers responded to the call,, they saw “minor visible injuries” to both Moss and Holden. Holden told police that Moss hit her. Moss told police that Holden hit him.

Unable to determine how the alleged fight started and who started it, Police arrested both Moss and Holden on battery charges and took them to the Fulton County Jail.

Moss was being held in jail on $8,000 signature bond. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said he should be able to process out of the facility later Saturday.

Between Teddy A and a Twitter user who came for him after he shared a photo of himself (Screenshot)

After leaving the Big Brother Naija reality show last year, ex-housemate Teddy A released two songs, ‘Down’ and ‘Balance,’ but an unknowing Twitter user went to singer’s page to drop a comment under the photo above to question him over unreleased songs and the outcome didn’t favour him.

See their exchange below.

Anthony Joshua becomes Glo Ambassador, stars in brand new commercial

World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua was unveiled as the star of Telco giant Globacom’s new communication direction campaigns. This was announced at a media event in Lagos on Friday February 1,2019.

 

The boxing icon described the network as his reliable partner.

 

“I respect the ownership and management of Globacom and as a Nigerian, I believe charity must begin from home”. “I believe in Glo,” he said.

 

The also spoke on the values Anthony Joshua and Globacom share: “We have the fastest speed, longest reach and the Nigerian fighting spirit as game changers. Glo, I hail o!”

 

Joshua holds four major world championship belts, namely International Boxing Federation (IBF) title, World Boxing Association (WBA) title, World Boxing Organisation (WBO) title, and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) title which he won between 2016 and 2018.