It was gathered that the woman is said to be very popular due to how good and delicious her meals are, as many people turned up for her burial which looked like a funfair.
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In recent times, African female celebrities are beginning to jump on the bandwagon of showing off their nudity. They wear weird costumes and props designed to hide certain body parts.
Ghana’s Deborah Vanessa a.k.a Sister Deborah is the latest nudist in town. The self-proclaimed African mermaid set social media ablaze when she shared her latest Instagram pictures on Sunday . In the pictures, she showed off her petite figure and cleavage.
Deborah wrote on Instagram: “So I had been thinking about doing an artistic nude shoot recently and when I walked into the only beads heaven in Ghana last week, I figured the perfect cover up”.
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Sister Deborah was intensely criticized by Nigerians when she released a song titled Ghana Jollof.
In defence, she said: “Ghana Jollof is not a diss song to Nigerians, you know when we were young we use to tease our brothers and sisters and Nigerians are our brothers and sisters we love to tease our brothers and sisters it a natural thing not deep”.
“Its a fun song and that my style I do comedy, I do music, its all about fun, its music to release stress is nothing serious but I like to do music videos because I take my art work serious” she said.
…As Otukpo agog for former Senate President
About 300 golfers from Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal are competing for honours at the Otukpo Golf and Country club, Benue state in the Pro Am golf championship organized by the Nigerian Golf Federation(NGF)to commemorate the 70th birthday of the immediate past President of the Senate, Senator David Mark.
Born on April 8, 1948 in Otukpo, Benue state, the former Senate President commemorates his 70th birthday on Sunday April 8, 2018.
At least 120 professional golfers teed – off for a share of the N7million purse prize as Mike Ubi of Air Assault Golf club, Port Harcourt edged out Sunday Olapade from Maicon Golf club Ada, Osun state via “sudden Death” victory after both players tied at three under.
Emos Korblah from Ghana and Samba Jiang from Senegal are among top contenders for honours at the weeklong championship.
More than 150 Amateur golfers are playing over 36 holes in two days split into morning and evening tee off times.
Performing the tee off ceremony yesterday, Senator Mark stated:” words cannot capture the expression of my feelings today . I’m honoured and satisfied with the large turn out of golfers and guests . It is impressive”.
The former Senate helmsman further assured of his unwavering commitment towards the development of golf in Nigeria especially at the junior category.
He noted the exploits of the Otukpo International Golf Academy in global championships so far as a needed impetus for professional golf development in Nigeria.
According to Mark, “Students of the academy have constantly been participating in international championships, competing with some of the best in the world, sharpening their skills and becoming the good ambassadors of Nigeria”.
Elder statesman and chairman, Board of Trustees IBB Golf and Country club, General I.B. M. Haruna (rtd) and former Kogi state governor , Captain Idris Wada led Abuja contingent to the tournament.
All the golf clubs in Nigeria as well as Achimota in Ghana are participating in the championship.
The Pro Am golf tournament will be climaxed with a thanksgiving mass on Sunday (8/4/18) at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Otukpo, Benue state.
Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Ghanaian authorities have commenced investigation into a serious incident on Arik Air Flight W3304 which occurred on March 6, 2018.
The Commissioner of the Bureau, Akin Olateru, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He confirmed that the indeed occurred and classified it as ‘serious incident’ in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 13.
Olateru thanked the concerned passenger(s) that reported the occurrence on social media, for being socially conscious citizen(s), and assured him/them and the flying public alike, that the institutions lawfully charged with the responsibility of investigating accidents and serious incidents by both countries (Nigeria and Ghana) are already conducting investigation
on this serious incident, in accordance with strict ICAO Annex 13 on accident and serious investigation.
As a well-informed society, he said AIB appreciates the contribution of Nigerians working as responsible partners with AIB to ensure accidents are promptly reported and investigated.
His words, “We would appeal that Nigerians adopt the direct approach of reporting air accidents and serious incidents by downloading the AIB APPhttp://www.aib.gov.ng/news-events/aib-nigeria-mobile-application-how-to-download-the-app/ to their phones and tablets so that accidents and serious incidents can be promptly notified to the appropriate quarters in good time rather than resorting to social media public space, which often times, leaves room for speculations, misrepresentation and misinformation that do not support the global objective of safety but creates an unreasonable apprehension of fear in the public space”.
An Accra bound Arik Air Flight W3304 from Lagos Tuesday day night was alleged to have caught fire 35 minutes after take off from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The 55 minutes flight was operated by a Bombardier Q400 (Dash 8) aircraft and took off at about 7:20p.m. Nigerian time.
A passenger who narrated his experience on the flight, said the fire was noticed when an acrid smell of burning plastic wafted through the cabin of the aircraft, accompanied by huge smoke, which the passenger who declined to disclose his identity, said could not be traced by the frantic cabin crew.
The passenger who provided details of the incident, described it as a horrible experience which could have been fatal.
According to the passenger, “Thirty-five minutes into the 55-minute flight, I started smelling something like a burning stuff. Shortly after, the guy sitting next to me asked if I could smell something burning and that confirmed my worst fears.
“Before you could say Jack Robinson, smoke had filled the cabin. The air hostesses were busy scampering around opening the cabins and the lavatories to check if they could trace the source of the smoke without success.
“While that continued, the oxygen masks that are always advertised during the safety demo prior to take-off could not be released, instead we were handed tissue paper to cover our noses to minimise and filter any possible carbon monoxide inhalation.
“About five minutes after, precisely with 15 minutes of flight time remaining, the pilot came on the public address system to inform us that they have smoke coming into the cabin but they did not know the source of the smoke and that they have declared an emergency.”
The passenger said he was relieved when the flight successfully landed by 8.15p.m. (7.15 p.m. Accra time) into the waiting arms of several fire service trucks at the Kotoko International Airport, Accra.
“We were evacuated into a waiting bus with instructions to leave everything behind in the cabin. Sadly. there was no Arik official to address us, nor was there any manner of first aid given to the passengers to manage stress and possible elevated blood pressure.
“After a while our cabin luggage were brought to us and we had to leave from there to go through the Ghanaian immigration to our individual destinations,” he added.
Since the incident occurred neither the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA.) nor the management of the airline has issued any statement on the incident.
Reacting to the incident, the communications manager of the airline, Banji Ola, said in a statement: “Arik Air Flight W3 304 from Lagos to Accra on March 6, 2018 declared an emergency in line with standard operating procedures when an unknown source of smoke was detected in the cabin 81 miles from Accra.
“The captain of the flight briefed the passengers accordingly, assuring them that the aircraft was under control and safe for landing in Accra.
“The aircraft, a Dash 8 Q400, landed safely in Accra without further incident and all passengers disembarked normally.
“The aircraft is currently parked in Accra and our team of engineers are conducting a comprehensive inspection on the aircraft to ascertain the cause of the smoke, after which the aircraft will be flown without passengers to a maintenance facility for rectification and testing.
“The relevant aviation authorities in Ghana and Nigeria have been briefed appropriately on the incident.”
“If anyone is in doubt, I can be reached through chymexus@yahoo.com and I can provide my phone number for further verification.” the passenger wrote
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s domestic carrier, Dana Air, thursday reacted to the directive given by the federal government that its operations should be audited, adding that it was ready for the exercise.
“We therefore welcome the recent audit ordered by the federal government and we are willing to work with the team and the federal government to demonstrate our commitment not just to flying but to flying safe,” the airline said.
In a statement signed by its head of communications, Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air commended the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) for releasing preliminary report on the incident when its flight overshot the runway and skidded into the bush at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa on February 23, 2018.
It said the report has confirmed its earlier statement that Air Traffic Control directed the pilot in command of the flight to land on the runway over flooded by heavy downpour.
The airline said: “Excerpts of the reports confirmed that the Air Traffic Control, an arm of the Nigerian Air Space Management Agency that is saddled with the responsibility of issuing instructions that the pilots are required to obey, had cleared the pilot in command to land.
“It is pertinent to note that the pilot of that flight is a happily married man and a proud father of three beautiful children. He has over 30 years experience in the aviation industry and is one of the very best in his profession, meticulous in his duties, and headhunted from another domestic airline where he also served as the head of safety and quality standards,” the statement said.
The airline remarked that considering the safety measures that it has put in place and its huge investment in training and retraining of its crew and pilots, “we decided not to join issues, but to rather wait on the report of the AIB, the authentic body responsible for such investigations.”
It disclosed that in 2013, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and its foreign partners, the Flight Safety Group, carried out an audit on its operations and in 2016, as a result of its commitment to global safety standards, “we applied to become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), went through their audit and subsequently became a member in 2016.
“Our route and fleet expansion program is still very much on course and we remain dedicated to our recent interline and aircraft partnership with Asky airline, another formidable airline in Africa,” it also said.
It commended the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, “who has proven himself as a technocrat, and our esteemed guests for keeping faith with us while the incident was under investigation and we wish to reassure our guests of our commitment towards providing safe, reliable and affordable air transport.”
President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President, Bukola Saraki were on Tuesday part of the eminent African leaders who joined President Akufo Addo as Ghana marks 61 years since it attained independence from British after over 100 years of colonial rule.
The anniversary took place at the Independence Square in Ghana.
Buhari is scheduled to address the august gathering. According to a statement issued by Ghanaian authorities Buhari will use the unique opportunity to reaffirm the long-standing warm relations between the peoples and governments of both nations.
He will also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral ties in furtherance of democracy, good governance, and overall development not only in the West African sub-region but also the African continent.
The president and his delegation, which includes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, will return to Abuja after the celebrations on Tuesday.
Similarly, others in the delegation of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki include his, Chief Whip of the Senate, Professor Olusola Adeyeye, Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Francis Ailimikhena and Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Bin Na’Allah was hosted by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Olufemi Abikoye.
Other members of the delegation are: The Senate Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda and Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Dino Melaye.
Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana was the first Sub-Saharan African country to become independent on the back of Ghana’s first President and his Pan-African ethos, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
The celebration will be marked with the traditional march past and parade at the iconic Black Star Square. The march will feature the usual active participation of school children alongside security personnel.
Parades will also be held simultaneously across all the regional and district capitals across the country.
President Nana Akufo-Addo will take the national salute, deliver a speech of solidarity to Ghanaians and light the perpetual flame. But in the regional capitals and districts, representatives of the President will take the national salute and read the President’s speech.
Senator Dino Melaye has said the leadership of Nigeria, which he is part of, has altogether failed the masses.
Melaye stated this in Ghana marvelled by the nation’s display of cultural and national heritage as it marked her 61st independence and 25 years of uninterrupted democracy.
“I feel sad and ashamed this morning as I physically see the cultural and national demonstration of love, unity and purpose exhibited by Ghanaians here.
“It is sad that my president and eminent Nigerians watch this glamour and respect for heritage which Nigeria as regional champions lost years ago.
“We have stopped celebrating anything in Nigeria: i.e Independece Day, Democracy Day and Children’s Day. Our Independence Day is now a low key event in the Presidential Villa.
“The Question is how did we get here and why did we get here! We are here president and citizens of Nigeria clapping for our ‘younger’ brother Nation Ghana! What a shame!
“The reasons for the fear of national celebrations are the colossal injustices in the land. We as leaders at all levels must be fair and just to all.
“As long as we twist justice and flow in the gown of injustice and hypocrisy we will never openly celebrate like Ghana is doing today.
“We must decide to re-think and re-build. Altogether we have failed. We must bring back our long lost reputation,” the Kogi west senator said.
TheNewsGuru reports Ghana’s 61st independence and 25 years of uninterrupted democracy is being marked with special activities at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana prompting Senator Melaye into recalling childhood memories.
“As a child I always look forward to celebrations like this. What will my children and their generation look out for?
“God will ask us all, leaders of Nigeria our roles in getting to this abysmal level. Hope Mr President and all of us present in Accra today will learn a huge lesson from Ghana,” he said.
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana, to attend the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary celebrations.
The event would hold at the Independence Square on Tuesday, March 6.
President Buhari is said to be the only foreign leader invited to the event as the Special Guest of Honour.
This was revealed on Sunday in a statement signed by the special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
Adesina in the statement said Buhari apart from the host, President Nana Akufo-Addo is the only foreign guest scheduled to address the august gathering and he will reaffirm commitment to the bilaeral relationship between both countries.
“President Buhari will use the unique opportunity to reaffirm the long-standing warm relations between the peoples and governments of both brotherly nations.
“He will also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral ties in furtherance of democracy, good governance and overall development not only in the West African sub-region, but also the African continent,” the statement read in part.
The President and his delegation which includes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, will return to Abuja after the celebrations on Tuesday.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been spotted by security agents in Ghana, according to a media report.
There has been controversy over the whereabouts of the IPOB leader who was last seen in public in September 2017 before the military launched Operation Python Dance II — apparently to quell the agitation for the breakaway of south-eastern Nigeria.
Since the military raided his home in Aba, Abia state, there has been speculation that he was arrested and might have been killed.
At some point, Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state, said Kanu was in London.
His court trial for treason has stalled and Enyinnaya Abaribe, the senator who served as Kanu’s surety when he was granted bail after spending 18 months in detention, has sought to be discharged from the obligation after his disappearance.
However, security sources have informed TheCable that Kanu was ferried to the Niger Delta creeks by militants at the height of Python Dance II, from where he found his way to Ghana by sea.
He is regularly seen at Kenzo Bar and IBG saloon in Accra, disguised in fez cap and usually in company with his wife, Uchechi.
Kanu is said to live at an area called Cantonment, also in Accra, at an estate called “Arabella”.
He regularly patronises suya joints in remote parts of the city, according to the sources.
If confirmed, this will lay to rest speculations on the fate of the IPOB leader.
His brother once asked the military to release his “dead body” if he had been killed.
A video of a Ghanaian police chief charging his men to go very hard on killer herdsmen in a bid to enforce a court ruling ordering Fulani hersdmen to evacuate Agogo, Ghana, has gone viral on social media.
Agogo has been in the news in recent times as a result of the frequent herdsmen/farmers clash resulting in killings and raping of many defenseless people.
In the video, the Ghanian police chief can be heard charging his men thus:
“Are the Fulanis better than us? Can they shoot better than us? Nobody should die in the bush, no risk-taking…if you see anybody holding arms and wants to attack, please don’t waste time”.
About 100 cattle were killed in the crackdown, with the head of the herdsmen begging for 3 days to comply with the court ruling ordering them out of Agogo.
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