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October 30, 2018

Trump vows to revoke "ridiculous" birthright citizenship given to children born in the US



Donald Trump plans to revoke the birthright citizenship which allows children of non-citizens and illegal immigrants born in the US to become automatic citizens.
The US President referred to the law as "ridiculous" during an interview for Axios on HBO and said he wants to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship.
Trump has always criticized the so-called "anchor babies" and now that he is president, he plans to do something about it.
He said:
We're the only country in the world where a person comes in and has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States... with all of those benefits. It's ridiculous. It's ridiculous. And it has to end.
The 14th Amendment of the Constitution, written in 1868, states:
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
Trump says he can change the law without amending the Constitution and can do so with an executive order.
A preview of the documentary, which airs on Sunday, shows him saying:
It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. Guess what? You don't.
You can definitely do it with an Act of Congress. But now they're saying I can do it just with an executive order.
It's in the process. It'll happen... with an executive order.
Former US Citizenship and Immigration Services chief counsel Lynden Melmed told Axios that very few experts believe the President has the power to change birthright citizenship.
Trump vows to revoke "ridiculous" birthright citizenship given to children born in the US
Some scholars have claimed that the 14th Amendment was never intended to give illegal immigrants' children citizenship and has been misapplied for decades, Daily Mail reports. Therefore, they say, Trump could change the application with an executive order to give birthright citizenship only to children born of legal permanent residents.
Michael Anton, a former national security official for Trump, wrote in the Washington Post that an executive order could "specify to federal agencies that the children of non-citizens are not citizens". 
But others, such as Judge James Ho, who was appointed by Trump to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, insist that changing how the 14th Amendment is applied would be "unconstitutional."

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October 30, 2018

Adele crowned richest British celebrity under 30 with Ed Sheeran and Daniel Radcliffe in second and third place



Adele has been crowned as the richest British celebrity aged 30 and under for the third consecutive year.
The singer toppled One Direction off the top spot in 2016. She retained the position in 2017 and in 2018 after her estimated wealth went from £132million to £147.5million, the Hello singer retained her crown yet again.
According to Heat magazine's 2018 Rich List, Adele, 30, is the top on the list. Ed Sheeran has jumped to second place from third position in 2017. The 27-year old singer-songwriter knocks Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe in to third place for the first time.
Although Adele has been keeping a low profile, she still manages to be a cash-magnet. In 2017 alone she pocketed £9million from record sales, while her world tour last summer earned her a massive £42million. There’s also talk of a £22million year-long Vegas residency in the future.
Ed’s wealth has gone from £52million in 2017 to £94million thanks to money from his third album ÷ (6million copies sold and counting) and ticket sales from his £225million-grossing two-year world tour.
Adele crowned richest British celebrity under 30 with Ed Sheeran and Daniel Radcliffe in second and third place.
Much of 29-year-old Daniel Radcliffe’s £87million was amassed during his 10 years playing Harry Potter

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October 30, 2018

Competition heightens for Dangote as FG commissions two modular refineries



It seems that the competition for Dangote refinery, owned by billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, bid to start operations by 2020 just got heightened with the planned commissioning of two modular refineries in Delta and Rivers states by the Federal Government in December 2018. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.
Represented by a director in the ministry, Idang Alibi, Kachikwu stated that the Federal Government is very much interested in constructing modular refineries.
“Their development would help to address the perennial shortage of domestic supply of petroleum products, create jobs and stop illegal refining of crude oil and the attendant deleterious impact on the environment.” – Kachikwu
Speaking at the 2018 graduation of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) in Effurun, Delta State, he also added that the government had issued licences for 38 modular refineries currently at different stages of completion.
Kachikwu also disclosed that government was poised to end flaring by utilising and monetising the abundant gas resources in the country.
He noted that the approval of the Nigeria National Gas Policy last year by President Muhammadu Buhari was to ensure the product play its full role to the growth of the national economy.
Why the modular refineries pose a threat to Dangote Refinery
As we earlier reported, two of Nigeria’s newly-licensed modular refineries have already commenced work, refining about 17,000 per day. Many others are expected to operate in this capacity, with the least producing about 1,000 barrels on a daily basis.
As the Bloomberg analysis surmised, these small refineries’ collective output could potentially “surpass Dangote’s giant facility” by the time they are all ready.
Meanwhile, Dangote Refinery is already well-positioned to operate profitably. Moreover, the competition does not really matter. According to Ibe Kachukwu:
“If we succeed in stopping the importation of refined petroleum products, something I’m very committed to, we will be saving 30 to 40 percent of the foreign exchange in this country.”

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October 29, 2018

Ja Rule responds after 50 Cent claims he bought 200 seats to his concert so they can be empty



Ja Rule doesn't appear to be bothered by 50 Cent’s latest move in their ongoing feud as he finds it amusing and has responded with a series of hilarious social media posts.
Few days ago, 50 Cent claimed he had bought 200 tickets, $15 each, at a total of about $3,000, for the fellow rapper’s upcoming show, so Ja Rule would be performing to a front row section of empty seats at the gig.
Commenting under the post, 50 said: “I just bought 200 seats in the front so they can be empty. LOL.” He also posted a photoshopped image depicting himself sitting in an empty concert venue. Read story here.
Ja Rule has responded with a series of Photoshopped images showing 50 Cent as a woman and repurposing 50's social media catchphrase to imply the rapper has sex with men and trans women.

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October 29, 2018

Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth Formula One world title at Mexico Grand Prix, equals Juan Manuel Fangio record



British Formula 1 athlete, Lewis Hamilton has won his fifth F1 world championship, making him the joint second most successful driver of all time.
The 33-year-old won the title at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday night after he finished fourth. Lewis needed only to finish seventh even if his opponent Sebastian Vettel won the race to become champion - but the German could manage only second place behind the dominant Max Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth Formula One world title at Mexico Grand Prix, equals Juan Manuel Fangio record
After the race, Hamilton said: "It is a very strange feeling right now. This was won through a lot of hard work through a lot of races. I am so grateful for all the hard work, for everyone who has been a part of it.
"To complete this, when Fangio has done it with Mercedes, it is an incredible moment.
"It was a horrible race. I got a great start and was working my way up and I really don't know what happened after that. I was just trying to hold on and bring the car home."
The Mercedes driver is now the only third man in history to win five world titles. He is now joint holder with Argentine legend Juan Manuel Fangio and is two behind all-time record holder Michael Schumacher.

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October 29, 2018

Nigeria set to benefit from UK’s £1.2 billion communication intervention fund



The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, on Sunday disclosed that Nigeria is one of the countries that will benefit from a £1.2 billion intervention fund which the British Government has earmarked to help facilitate people’s access to communication.
Danbatta made this disclosure after a meeting in Abuja with some delegates from the British Government’s Department of Foreign and International Development.
The meeting was held to enable the parties involved to agree on the modalities of the collaboration, the entailment of which is said to include digital inclusion, cybersecurity and capacity building.
According to Professor Danbatta, this initiative will also ultimately ensure that jobs are created and prosperity actualised.
“This delegation is here to explore how the UK government can channel a significant intervention to the tune of £1.2bn to create wealth and posterity in selected countries around the world.
“This creation of posterity will leverage the power of the ICT to provide access to un-served and underserved areas in the country. The intervention is also on cybersecurity and capacity building, three key areas.”
Earlier in the course of the meeting, Professor Danbatta informed the British Government officials that Nigeria has some two hundred “access gaps” which his organisation is working hard to redress within a two-year period.
He believes that the use of rural technology will facilitate this assignment because “with the right rural technology solution, we can do it faster because, at the rate we are plugging the gaps, it will take us about 20 years to conclude.”
Note that the communications sector in Nigeria is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country, thanks to relatively good regulations as well as the success of major players such MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile.
But the lack of adequate infrastructure (especially in rural communities) has been one of the greatest challenges stalling growth.
It is, therefore, expected that with this investment, the challenges can be taken care of even as the sector record even greater growth.

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October 29, 2018

Indonesian plane crash kills 188 passengers



A passenger plane carrying 188 people crashed into the sea off Jakarta, some minutes after take-off, on Monday morning
According to air tracking service Flightradar 24, the flight JT610 operated by Lion Air, lost contact with the ground 13 minutes after take-off. The jet was a Boeing 737 MAX 8, which can carry up to 200 passengers,. 
“It has been confirmed that it has crashed,” Yusuf Latif, a spokesman for the country’s search and rescue agency, said on Monday by text message, when asked about the fate of the plane. A search and rescue effort has been launched for the plane which departed Jakarta about 6.20 a.m. on Monday and was scheduled to land at Pangkal Pinang at 7.20 a.m.  Reports received at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta indicated the remains of the plane had been spotted. 
Indonesia’s disaster agency spokesman posted video of some debris on Twitter.  A vessel traffic officer, Suyadi, told the Jakarta Post that he received a report from a tugboat that identified a downed plane at 6.45 a.m. “At 7:15 a.m., the tugboat reported it had approached the site and the crew saw the debris of a plane,” Suyadi told the Post.

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October 29, 2018

Leicester City owner confirmed among dead in tragic helicopter crash



Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others perished when the aircraft crashed outside the King Power Stadium
Leicester City owner and chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has been confirmed among the dead in Saturday night's helicopter crash tragedy at the King Power Stadium.
Emergency services rushed to the stadium after the 1-1 draw with West Ham and the Premier League club have now confirmed that five people died when the helicopter lost control during take-off.
A club statement read: "It is with the deepest regret and a collective broken heart that we confirm our Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was among those to have tragically lost their lives on Saturday evening when a helicopter carrying him and four other people crashed outside King Power Stadium. None of the five people on-board survived.
"The primary thoughts of everyone at the club are with the Srivaddhanaprabha family and the families of all those on-board at this time of unspeakable loss.
"In Khun Vichai, the world has lost a great man. A man of kindness, of generosity and a man whose life was defined by the love he devoted to his family and those he so successfully led. Leicester City was a family under his leadership. It is as a family that we will grieve his passing and maintain the pursuit of a vision for the club that is now his legacy.
"A book of condolence, which will be shared with the Srivaddhanaprabha family, will be opened at King Power Stadium from 8am on Tuesday 30 October for supporters wishing to pay their respects.
"Supporters unable to visit King Power Stadium that wish to leave a message can do so through an online book of condolence, which will be made available via lcfc.com in due course.
"Both Tuesday’s first-team fixture against Southampton in the EFL Cup and the development squad fixture against Feyenoord in the Premier League International Cup have been postponed.
"Everyone at the club has been truly touched by the remarkable response of the football family, whose thoughtful messages of support and solidarity have been deeply appreciated at this difficult time."
Leicestershire Police have released a statement, which read: “The five people were on board the helicopter when the incident happened. While formal identification has not yet taken place, they are believed to be Leicester City Football Club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz.
“The force has been working to ensure that all the relevant next of kin had been informed prior to this information being confirmed publicly.”
Superintendent Steve Potter said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident in which five people are understood have lost their lives.
“Emergency services were immediately on scene when the crash happened, working to put out the fire and gain access to the helicopter in attempts to reach those inside. Despite those efforts, there were no survivors.
“The AAIB is now leading an investigation to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash and investigators will remain at the scene to complete their initial enquiries. It is likely to take several days to fully complete the necessary work and to safely deal with the scene of this tragic accident, during that time we ask that both the media and public resist speculating around the cause of the crash.
“We appreciate that both the public and media were keen to be updated on the circumstances and to confirm if those on board the helicopter had survived, but before any detail could be issued publicly, it was vital that all immediate next of kin were informed of the tragic outcome. As our communities will understand, this was a matter that needed to be handled sensitively and with dignity, with the families of the deceased being at the heart of our response, which involved other agencies.
“Our thoughts today are with the families of those who have sadly died, with Leicester City Football Club, and with both football supporters and the wider local community who have all been impacted by the events of last night and the news that those on board the aircraft have not survived.”
The Thai businessman has owned the club since 2010 and is hugely popular among supporters, and their fairytale Premier League title success in 2015-16 will be remembered as his greatest achievement and legacy.
On Sunday, thousands of fans descended on a sombre stadium to lay tributes to those who died in the crash before any official confirmation from the club or emergency services had been announced.
Leicester City tribute
"The engine stopped and I turned round and it made a bit of a whirring noise, like a grinding noise," freelance photographer Ryan Brown told BBC Radio Leicester.
"The helicopter just went silent, I turned round and it was just spinning, out of control. And then there was a big bang and then [a] big fireball."
Srivaddhanaprabha was married with four children. Leicester City's vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, who is Vichai's son, was not at the game. It is unknown who will take control of the club following Vichai's tragic death.

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October 29, 2018

Real Madrid sack Lopetegui after Clasico humiliation with Conte set to take over



The Spanish manager has left Santiago Bernabeu following a 5-1 defeat for Los Blancos against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday
Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by Real Madrid after a terrible start to the 2018-19 season culminated in a shocking loss against their arch-rivals, Barcelona, this weekend.
Barca were good value for their victory, even without club captain Lionel Messi pulling the strings in the final third, as Luis Suarez grabbed a hat-trick in between strikes from Philippe Coutinho and Arturo Vidal
Marcelo made the scoreline 2-1 just after half-time, but a late flurry from the hosts made sure of the three points, which has left Madrid sitting ninth in the Liga table, seven points behind leaders Barca.
Lopetegui has been under pressure for weeks now and, having won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions, the board has finally decided to act by terminating his contract.
The 52-year-old boss was appointed as Madrid's new manager just before the World Cup back in June, which cost him his position as Spain's head coach for the tournament.
Los Blancos started the season quite strongly but, after a 1-0 defeat against Alaves on October 6, things began to unravel for Lopetegui and his team have underperformed ever since.
Goal understands Antonio Conte is in advanced talks to replace him in the hotseat, though difficulties regarding the Italian's release clause with Chelsea have provided an unwelcome setback.
As such, reserve-team manager Santiago Solari is set to take the reins until an agreement can be reached between the two clubs.
A statement released by Madrid on Monday reads: "The board of directors of Real Madrid CF, after meeting today on October 29, 2018, have agreed to terminate Julen Lopetegui's contract with the club.
"The decision, taken with the highest level of responsibility, aims to change the dynamics of the first team while all the objectives of this season are still achievable.
"The board of directors understands that there is a great disproportion between the quality of the staff of Real Madrid - which has eight players nominated for the next Ballon d'Or, something unprecedented in the history of the club - and the results obtained to date.
"The club thanks Julen Lopetegui and all his technical team for their effort and work and wish them the best in their professional career.
"He will provisionally replaced by Santiago Solari, who will lead the first team starting from Tuesday."
Lopetegui had pledged to turn things around at the Bernabeu in the wake of El Clasico, as he insisted: "This is a tough blow, but I am strong enough to know everything can be turned around. There is a long way to go, and I have a lot of faith in this group of players.”
However, Madrid chiefs were unwilling to grant him a stay of execution at the club and, by turning to Conte at this early stage, they are hoping that the season can be salvaged, with plenty still to play for across all competitions.
Club captain Sergio Ramos was pensive in his response when asked about Lopetegui's future on Sunday, as he stated post-match: "It is not our decision. So, we will stay to the side, let the hours pass and whatever happens will happen. It’s not about the players.”
Next up for Madrid is a Copa Del Rey clash against Melilla on Wednesday, before a return to La Liga duty on Saturday against Real Valladolid.

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October 28, 2018

Yobe North Adopts Buhari, Lawan As Consensus Candidate

 
 
Political groups, women, youths and trade unions have adopted President Muhammadu Buhari as their choice in the 2019 presidential election.

President Buhari The groups in Yobe North also unanimouly resolved to support the election of of Alhaji Maimala Buni as Governor of the state. Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC), is the current Senate Leader.

The decision was taken in Gashua at an enlarged meeting of political associations, women and youth organisations which cut across various political parties on Sunday. Alhaji Umar Kukuri, Chairman of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state, said the decision was taken in the interest of the state, after a careful analysis of the peculiarities of the area. “Politicians from various political parties, women, youth groups and elders put their political differences aside and deliberated on the future of the state to arrive at the resolution to support the re-election of President Buhari and the election Maimala Buni as governor of the state in 2019,” Kukuri said.

He said politics had taken a new dimension in Yobe as “there is a growing trend of talented politicians coming together to consider the collective interest of the citizens and capability of candidates to decide on the political direction of the state.” Kukuri, who is also the state chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP), lauded the Buhari administration for restoring peace and security in the North-East and giving the people a new hope for life.

“Similarly, the outgoing administration of Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam has done so much in healthcare delivery, education, road network, prompt payment of salaries, gratuity and pension, we have seen Maimala with the capacity to sustain and improve on these achievements,” he said.

Alhaji Idi Jugujugu, former PDP state official, said “the emergence of Maimala Buni as APC governorship candidate was a divine intervention because, we as a people committed the emergence of our next governor to God through extensive prayers, so, Maimala is the choice of God for the state”.

Alhaji Sani El Katuzu, former National secretary of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), said the resolution by the numerous interest groups was to give Yobe good representation at both state and national levels.
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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/10/groups-adopt-buhari-lawan/
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October 28, 2018

Akpororo Buys A Car For His Mother On Her 50th Birthday (Photos)



Ace Nigerian comedian, Akpororo turned up with a big surprise for his mum’s 50th birthday celebration and it was a car gift.

Sharing a video from the car gift presentation, Akpororo thanked his mum for believing in him and also for her advice. Read his post below;

You deserve more MUMSI happy birthday once again

Source News via Gistmore - http://gistmore.com/akpororo-surprises-mum-car-50th-birthday-photos

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October 28, 2018

Davido Promises To Pay Abisade School Fees, The 17-Year-Old Girl He Bullied



We made a report earlier of how Nigerian pop star Davido got exposed after sliding into the DM of a 17-year-old girl to call her "Fat, Broke and Ugly"

The young lady identified as Abisade claimed that she replied a comment the singer made on Cardi B's post.

According to her, Cardi B had posted the video of a girl rapping and the Nigerian singer comment with a fire emoji to which she replied saying:

That is what you get when you write your own songs.....

Davido had to slide into her DM and started abusing her with words...After much reactions from people between those who are with and against davido, the superstar decided to do the needful... He promised to pay the girls school fees and also unblocked her on IG.

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https://zenithnaija.com/davido-promises-to-pay-the-school-fees-of-the-teenager-he-bullied-2/
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October 28, 2018

Bishop Oyedepo's View On What Will Happen If Nigeria Becomes An Islamic Nation



David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church worldwide, has warned Nigerians and politicians over the killings in the country.

Oyedepo gave this warning in a satellite telecast of the church’s prayer session for the nation monitored by NAN on Sunday.

The Bishop, while urging politicians to repent and have value for the lives of citizens, said if they do not repent after this warning, they would fall down for the sake of the nation. He emphasized that the day Nigeria will become divided is the day it becomes an Islamic nation.

“Politicians be warned, whether in power or not in power. There is no day Nigeria will become an Islamic nation and this nation will remain one nation,” he said.

“Allow the Christians to go to church, allow the Muslims go to their mosque and let the traditional worshippers do their thing.

“God is giving Nigeria peace by all means, the peace of those promoting this wickedness, God is taking away, if they refuse to repent. Their supplies shall dry up because Nigeria shall not see war.”

He said every leader is just a caretaker and God remains the creator and owner of every Nation including Nigeria.

“When a caretaker starts behaving like a landlord he will be removed. God is the permanent landlord of the earth,” Oyedepo said.

“The God of heaven has given you authority and power. He has given you might and glory. Pride makes us think that we do not need God. Pride separates us from God. Nebuchadnezzar did not give credit to God, and God had enough.

“God had warned Nebuchadnezzar and had been very patient with him. But finally, the prophecy came true. All of the things that he was so proud of were taken away.

“Nebuchadnezzar had to eat grass just like the goats and cows! He was used to living in a grand palace, but now he had no shelter over his head; For 7 years, the great King Nebuchadnezzar lived out there in the wilderness like an animal.

SOURCE:https://gleetz.blogspot.com/2018/10/bishop-oyedepo-reveals-day-nigeria-will.html
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October 25, 2018

''N30k minimum wage not feasible even if public office holders sacrifice their pay'' - Femi Adesina



Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says the N30, 000 minimum wage the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC is clamouring for at the moment, is not feasible even if all public office holders are asked to contribute their monthly income for this purpose.
Adesina who was a guest on Channels TV today to speak on national issues, was asked to speak on the lingering faceoff between the Federal government and NLC over an increase in minimum wage. He said it is unfortunate that some state governors cannot pay the N18, 000 minimum wage at the moment and so asking them to pay N 30, 000 as minimum wage is quite ridiculous.
“So if they can’t pay N18,000 and labour is asking for N30,000 and they refuse to come lower, there may be a stalemate which will not be good for the country. I think in the spirit of negotiation, labour should not insist on N30,000'' he said
Asked if the political class “especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)” agreeing to reduce their salaries will not make the new minimum wage demand possible, Adesina replied
“I doubt. Even if they decide not to collect anything, it still doesn’t take care of N30,000 minimum wage; it doesn’t. Maybe if the members of the national assembly concede part of their salaries and allowances, it can make a dent on minimum wage. But other office holders dont earn anything outrageous.”
The Labour Unions have agreed to go on a national strike on November 6th if the government fails to adopt the N30, 000 minimum wage.

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October 25, 2018

'Affordable air travel is key to our development plan' - President Buhari says as govt removes VAT from air fares



Today, President Buhari in Port Harcourt, River State, said the Federal Government’s removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) from domestic air travels will reduce air fares, enable speedy movement of more people and spur business activities that will stimulate the economy.
Speaking at the commissioning of the new terminal of Port Harcourt International Airport Omagwa, President Buhari said the decision by the Federal Government to remove VAT from domestic air transportation was in line with global best practices of making air transportation affordable, which will subsequently lead to the creation of more jobs by the air transport service value chain.
He said the removal of VAT will also increase revenue for the government with more traffic at the airports. The President noted that the increase in national population with consequent surge in air passenger traffic necessitated upgrading and construction of new airports across the country.
“I am very pleased to formally commission the new International Terminal of the Port Harcourt airport, Omagwa, today. This ceremony represents a significant landmark for international air travellers, particularly from the South-South region and the entire country.
You will recall that after opening the major airport terminals in the country in the late 70s and early 80s, not much was added to increase the passenger handling capacity of these facilities by successive administrations.
Following the large increase in national population with consequent surge in air passenger traffic, the capacity of the airport terminals became woefully inadequate to cater for the increase in passenger traffic,’’ he added.
The President said decisive actions had to be taken by the Federal Government to ensure that terminals meet minimum international standards for the travelling public.
“The Federal Government responded to a global trend in which aviation became a catalyst for economic growth as a result of massive and speedy movement of persons, goods and services in a safe and secure manner.
“As part of the infrastructure renewal program, the construction of four new international terminals at Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano airports was embarked upon by the Federal Government with a view to modernising the aging airport infrastructure to meet global aviation standards and improved service delivery in tandem with best international practices,’’ he said.
President Buhari said at the presentation of the 2017 Budget to the National Assembly he promised to upgrade and develop Nigeria’s transport, power and health infrastructure, and complete a number of stalled infrastructure projects, which includes major airports, roads and power projects, and the completion of the Kaduna–Abuja as well as Itakpe to Warri Railway lines.
The President said Nigeria, having an advantageous central location within the sub-region with a desire to develop into a regional air transportation hub, must upgrade its facilities to take advantage of its assets.

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October 25, 2018

President Trump reacts to reports that Chinese and Russian spies hacked his iPhone



Today, New York Times reported that President Donald Trump’s cellphone conversations are being intercepted by Russia and China to gather information on his associates and policy positions. 
According to the report, the discovery was made by White House officials who were alerted by individuals working within these foreign governments.  However, the names of the White House officials and individuals working within these foreign governments have remained anonymous for security reasons. 
In his reaction, Trump described it as another 'Fake News' tweeting, 'the New York Times has a new Fake Story that now the Russians and Chinese (glad they finally added China) are listening to all of my calls on cellphones. Except that I rarely use a cellphone and when I do it’s government authorized. I like Hard Lines. Just more made up Fake News!’

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October 25, 2018

Mo Abudu, Anthony Joshua, John Boyega among 27 people of Nigerian descent who made UK's Black powerlist



At least 27 people of Nigerian descent were among those who made the list of the most influential and powerful black Britons.
The UK Black Powerlist honours outstanding men and woman in different sectors. The annual list, which is now in its 12th year, honours men and women of African and African-Caribbean heritage in Britain who are changing lives and making a difference in their environment.
Media executive Mo Abudu, actor John Boyega and boxing champion Anthony Joshua are among those who made the list.
Others of Nigerian descent who made the list are:
Nneka Abulokwe – IT and Governance Advisor
Joy Odili – Consultant plastic surgeon at ‎St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust
Dr Emeka Okaro – Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London NHS Hospitals
Dr Ian Nnatu – Consultant Psychiatrist at Charing Cross Hospital, London and Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Harrow
Nero Ughwujabo – Special Adviser to the Prime Minister
Kathryn Nwajiaku – Co-director at Development Results
Grace Ononiwu – Chief Crown Prosecutor at Crown Prosecution Service
Chuka Umunna – Labour Politician
Tunde Ogungbesan – BBC head of diversity and inclusion
Femi Oguns – Founder of the Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group
David Olusoga – Historian, filmmaker and joint creative director of Uplands Television Ltd
Dumi Oburota – Founder of Disturbing London
Ade Adepitan – TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player
Wol Kolade – Managing partner at Livingbridge
Tunji Akintokun – Director at Cisco leading mid-market sales and partnerships for Africa
Bukola Adisa – MD, head of RCSA design and execution, chief controls office at Barclays
Yinka Shonibare – Artist
Duro Olowu – Fashion designer
Chi-Chi Nwanoku – Musician, professor and founder of Chineke! Orchestra
Chris Ofili – Artist
Sandie Okoro – Senior vice president and general counsel at World Bank Group
Ebele Okobi – Facebook’s director of public policy for Africa
Professor Funmi Olonisakin – Vice president and vice principal international at King’s College London
Richard Iferenta – KPMG partner and head of challenger banking


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October 25, 2018

Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons emerges as the highest paid TV actor in 2018 with $26.5 million.



'Big Bang Theory' star Jim Parsons has emerged as the highest paid TV actor in 2018 with $26.5 million with his other cast members also making the list.
According to Forbes, Parsons secured the number one position with $26.5 million a year from his starring role on the comedy and also for the show Young Sheldon, where he serves as an executive producer.
His Big Bang Theory castmates Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg took the second, third and fourth position with Modern Family stars and Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln rounding out the annual list.

Below is Forbes list for Highest Paid TV Actors in 2018
1) Jim Parsons, $26.5 million;
2) Big Bang Theory (BBT) star Johnny Galecki, $25 million;
3 and 4) a tie between BBT stars Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar with $23.5 million.
Number four is NCIS' Mark Harmon, 67, with $19 million.
Modern Family actors round of positions 6-9: Ed O'Neil, 72, is number six ($14 million) with co-star Eric Stonestreet, 47, number seven ($13.5) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 43, as number eight (with $13 million) and Ty Burrell, 51, at number nine (with $12 million).
Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead, is new to list; he stands at number 10 with $11 million.

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October 25, 2018

Aliko Dangote is 6th Most Charitable Individual Globally



Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote has been named the 6th most charitable individual in the world, by Richtopia, a UK based organization.
Dangote, in 2014 endowed the foundation with $1.25 billion, making it one of the largest private foundations in Africa. Prior to this, the foundation depended on donations from various firms within the Dangote Group. The foundation began operations in 1981 but was incorporated in 1994. Its operations span across Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
Some initiatives by the Foundation
In April last year, the Dangote foundation in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, engaged more than 138,000 vaccinators to conduct vaccinations across five African countries in the Lake Chad area.
In May this year, the foundation provided N130 million as a grant for 13,000 women across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa state.
The foundation in July this year, donated the Aliko Dangote Complex, a N300 million naira ultra-modern building to the University of Ibadan, School of Business, at the Ajibode University extension, Ibadan.
Aliko Dangote is Nigeria’s richest billionaire with holdings in the capital market valued at N3.5 trillion as at July 2018.
Dangote Cement accounts for about a third of the market capitalization on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Dangote Group is a diversified conglomerate, with interests across a range of sectors in Africa. Current interests include cement, sugar, flour, salt, pasta, beverages and real estate, with new projects in development in oil and natural gas, telecommunications, fertilizer, and steel.

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October 23, 2018

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett open up about how he asked her out, their "horrible" wedding, marriage and more



Will Smith and his wife of over 2 decades, Jada Pinkett, opened up about their relationship, wedding day, and marriage on Pinkett Smith's Facebook Watch Series titled Red Table Talk.
In the episode released on Monday, October 22, the couple detailed everything from Will's first marriage, how they eventually met, Jada's pregnancy and more.
Jada and Will first saw each other when she was auditioning for a role on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. At the time, she was also starring in another NBC sitcom A Different World, and Will remembers seeing her and feeling instant chemistry.
Smith said that he saw Jada and knew that the two of them would have a connection. He tried to meet Jada on the set of "A Different World" but when he showed up at the show's taping, another woman caught his eye. It was Sheree Fletcher. He married her but they later divorced after 1 child.
Speaking on how he and Jada met, Will said:
We had all these near misses and every time we saw each other, it was always a beautiful energy.
[The first time we talked,] it was a really unique, beautiful power. We had that moment. We connected, but I was married and that was it.
The two then made sure to specify that there was never any kind of affair during Will's first marriage.
Will also recalled breaking down in tears one night in a restaurant bathroom while thinking of Jada.
He said:
I knew that was the woman I was supposed to be with.
But, he steadfastly opposed divorce. Until his ex-wife asked for a divorce herself and this freed him to start a relationship with Jada.
On how he and Jada started dating, Will said:
I literally walked right out [from signing the divorce papers and] I called Jada.
I said ‘Hey Jada, what’s up? Its Will.’ She said ‘Hey, you doing?’ I said, ‘Good, are you seeing anybody?’ She said, ‘Uh, no,’ and I said ‘Cool, you’re seeing me now.’
Jada added:
And my dumb ass was like, ‘Okay.’
Jada, who had just bought a farm in Baltimore at the time, said she immediately hopped on a plane and flew to Los Angeles to be with Will. She ended up never spending a single night in the farm she bought.
Jada Pinkett Smith also described how she knew immediately when she was pregnant with their first child together, saying
I knew the moment after the act that I was pregnant. And [Will] didn't believe me, but I knew,
She revealed that she spent the whole night crying, worrying that her life was "never gonna be the same."
 They also revealed that their wedding day was "horrible" and Jada didn't want to get married to Will. Jada said she wasn't ready to marry Will but felt pressured to because she was three months pregnant with their son, Jaden, now 20.
She recalled:
I was so upset that I had to have a wedding. I was so pissed. I went crying down the freakin' aisle getting married.
Jada's mother, Adrienne Banfield-Jones added:
It was a mess. Jada was sick, she was very unpleasant.

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October 23, 2018

B**ch stole my look: Female fashion illustrator calls out Ebuka for using her idea without giving due credit



Omonigho Aito-Imonah, a Nigerian fashion illustrator has just called out media personality, Ebuka over the outfit he rocked this weekend to the premiere of Kemi Adetiba's new movie.
According to her, 'I brought to your notice the incredible similarities between my design and that of Ebuka. I find it really flattering that although this look did not make top 3 at the gtbank sketch to fame challenge, Ebuka and his designer thought it worthy to gain inspiration for their design from,which went viral. What I have a problem with however, is not giving me any credits whatsoever'.
She added that, 'I reached out to Ebuka, who deleted my comment. I tried to be a lady, but I guess it's time to go gangsta!.. So here it goes'.
Michael Black who designed the outfit for Ebuka has since shared the image below as where he got the idea for the outfit.
According to him, 'the new Safari suit with a touch of tradition! We go the extra mile to make you look good!! Being a Creative designer, i work with people with specific skills from sketched work down to illustration work. We do this because that’s how important our clients are to our brand'.

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October 23, 2018

WWE star, Roman Reigns has relinquished his Universal Championship after revealing that he's battling Leukemia



Last night on 'Monday Night RAW', Roman Reigns revealed that he has been battling leukemia for the past eleven years, and that it is unfortunately back now.
Thereafter, he laid the WWE Universal Championship in the center of the ring, relinquishing it and apologizing to the WWE Universe for not fulfilling his promise to be a “working champion”, and promised to be back right after he 'whoops cancer’s ass again'.
He was joined in the ring by his Shield brethren, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins at the top of the ramp, and consoled him for a minute before striking their iconic pose once more.

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October 23, 2018

Abuja rail can’t run faster than 90km/h because we don’t want to kill cows- Rotimi Amaechi



Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the Abuja-Kaduna rail line cannot run faster than 90 kilometres per hour because the ministry does not want the trains killing cows that pass through the rails while seeking pastures to graze on.
Amaechi said this when he spoke at the 24th Nigerian Economic Summit organized by the Ministry of Budget & National Plannng at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on Monday 22, October 2018.
The minister at the forum, highlighted the local problems being faced by the Nigerian railway system. He said Nigeria has more than enough to transport via rail, before stating restrictions caused by cows.
“The reason why we wat to go back to narrow gauge is because between Lagos and Kano, we have 30 million tonnes of cargo. Even if you do three rail lines, it cannot be enough. It took us 14 days to move coaches from Lagos to Abuja; everyday we go and ask, how far, they say we are near Ogun state…  14 days. But if it were rail, the same day, it will get to Abuja. The kind of construction we are doing is 120 kilometres per hour (Km/h), it is a speed train.
“We are doing 90km/h with Abuja to Kaduna. The reason we are doing 90km/h is because there are cows everywhere, and we don’t want to kill cows. The other day they tried 100 and they killed how many cows, and they said ‘you people should replace the cows you killed. From that day, I have said let us maintain the 90km/h; at 120km/h you get to Kaduna in one hour. You can work in Kaduna and live in Abuja. It was initially one, but now, we have done four locomotives with 14 coaches'' he said

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October 23, 2018

UFC star Conor McGregor admits he was severly beaten by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229



Irish UFC star, Conor McGregor has admitted he was given a good beating by Russia's undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov during their lightweight title bout in Las Vegas which went down earlier this month.
The 30-year-old took to his Instagram page to share his thought on the fight which followed by a mass brawl that led to both men receiving temporary suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
According to Irishman, he underestimated parts of Nurmagomedov's fighting style and added that the fight was 'fair and square' at UFC 229 but will bounce back from the defeat.
He wrote:
Thoughts on my last fight.
Round 1. I believe from a sport standpoint, round 1 was his. Top position against the fence. Zero position advancement or damage inflicted. But top position.
From a fight standpoint, the first round is mine.
Actual shots landed and a willingness to engage. Straight left early. Knee to the head on the low shot. Elbows in any and all tie up scenarios. Opponent just holding the legs against the fence for almost the entire round.
Round 2 he is running away around the cage before being blessed with a right hand that changed the course of the round, and the fight.
It was a nice shot.
After the shot I bounced back up to engage instantly, but again he dipped under to disengage. That is the sport and it was a smart move that led to a dominant round, so no issue. Well played.
If I stay switched on and give his stand up even a little more respect, that right hand never gets close and we are talking completely different now.
I gave his upright fighting no respect in preparation. No specific stand up spars whatsoever. Attacking grapplers/wrestlers only. That won’t happen again.
I also gave my attacking grappling no respect. To defense minded.
Lessons.
Listen to nobody but yourself on your skill set.
You are the master of your own universe.
I am the master of this.
I must take my own advice.
Round 3. After the worst round of my fighting career, I come back and win this round. Again walking forward, walking him down, and willing to engage.
Round 4. My recovery was not where it could have been here.
That is my fault. Although winning the early exchanges in 4, he dips under again and I end up in a bad position with over 3 on the clock. I work to regain position and end up upright, with my back to the fence.
A stable position.
Here however, I made a critical error of abandoning my over hook at this crucial time, exposing the back, and I end up beaten fair and square.
What can I say?
It was a great fight and it was my pleasure.
I will be back with my confidence high.
Fully prepared.
If it is not the rematch right away, no problem.
I will face the next in line.
It’s all me always, anyway.
See you soon my fighting fans I love you all.

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October 21, 2018

NLC threatens to embark on fresh Industrial action on November 6th over minimum wage



The organized labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has threatened to embark on a fresh nationwide industrial action on November 6th 2018.
According to the groups they will be protesting over what they describe as the government’s unwillingness to implement a new minimum wage for workers.
In the statement jointly signed by the leaders of the two labour centers, they accused the Federal Government of deliberately refusing to forward the resolutions of the tripartite committee. 
They claimed that after series of negotiations, the committee had reached a consensus for a minimum wage of N30,000 but the Federal Government has failed to take further necessary actions. 
According to the statement, the organized labour will proceed on the nationwide strike action, if the Federal Government refuses to take the necessary actions on the resolutions which they describe as a done deal. 
The organized labour and the Federal Government have been enmeshed in serious debates over a new wage structure for workers. This has led to several industrial actions, with the government threatening to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy for the workers. The Nigeria Governors Forum, on the other hand, has stated that although the governors are not against a new wage structure for workers, some states lack the capacity to pay.

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October 21, 2018

LeBron James' home debut game is marred by fights as players throw punches in LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets game



Basketball star, LeBron James' home debut game for Los Angeles Lakers  was marred by fights as they played against Houston Rockets at the Staples Center on Saturday night.
The fight erupted in the fourth quarter of the game the game at Staples Center as Chris Paul, Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo were all ejected in a feisty contest that saw the Lakers fall 124-115 to the Houston Rockets.
The brawl started after Ingram shoved James Harden, with Paul and Rondo getting into a heated discussion. Paul was later seen pointing his finger into Rondo’s face which boiled over into punches being thrown between Paul of Rockets and LA Lakers' Rondo. Ingram, who had already received a technical foul, decided to run into the fight and deliver a punch at Paul.
Ingram, Paul and Rondo were all ejected from the game after officials reviewed the incident. The three will likely face suspensions and fines from the league.

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October 21, 2018

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Idris Kutigi, dies at 78



Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Idris Kutigi, 78, has died. Justice Kutigi died in a London hospital this morning, October 21st.
Born on Dec. 31st 1939, late Kutigi was the Chief Justice of Nigeria from January 30th 2007 to December 30th 2009.
He is survived by 18 children and over 40 grandchildren.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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October 21, 2018

Canada is running out of marijuana barely two days after making it legal



Barely two days after becoming the first industrialised nation to legalise marijuana, Canadian stores are already running low on stock. 
According to the Daily Mail, Canadians seeking out legal recreational marijuana on Thursday not only had to contend with long lines, but also supply shortages in the wake of the historic change. One man called Alexandre was apparently turned away from a store when it closed at 9pm, having been waiting in line for a painful seven hours. 
"It was hell, it was cold. But we had fun anyway, talking with people in the crowd and sharing joints" Alexandre said. Supply shortages were also reported in the provinces of Newfoundland and Saskatchewan, and also in the Arctic territory of Nunavut.
Bill Blair, a former Toronto police chief who has led the government’s legalisation programme, told public broadcaster CBC the country was unable to supply enough to meet demand.
“We expected, you know certain strains might run out and there would be a bit of a run on supply. But, you know, they’ve got a pretty good infrastructure in place and I’m confident it will work” he said.
Under the new law, citizens will be allowed to carry up to 30 grams of cannabis in public and each household will be able to grow up to four marijuana plants.

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October 21, 2018

Joke Silva, RMD, Gideon Okeke, others win at AMAA 2018



Nigerian actors, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Joke Silva, Gideon Okeke and others have emerged winners at the 2018 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards holding in Kigali, Rwanda. 
While RMD emerged the overall Best Actor in a Leading Role, for the part, he played in Cross Roads, the veteran actress, Silva, bagged the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award for her character in Potato Potahto. 
See the list of winners below...

Best actor in a supporting role:
Gideon Okeke – Cross roads

Tony Elumelu Award for Best Comedy:
Banana Island Ghost

Best Young/ Promising Actor:
Amine Lansari – The Blessed Vost (Les Bienheureux)

Award For Achievement In Editing:
Hotel Called Memory

Award For Achievement In Cinematography:
Five Fingers For Marseille

Award For Achievement In Sound:
Hotel Called Memory

Award For Achievement In Editing:
Lucky Specials

Award For Achievement In Costume Design:
Isoken

Award For Best Diaspora Narrative Feature:
Angelica (Puerto Rico)

Award For Best Diaspora Documentary:
Barrows: Freedom Fighter (Barbados) ?

Award For Best Diaspora Short:
 Torments Of Love (Guadeloupe)

Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award For Best Film By An African Living Abroad:
Alexandra – Nigeria/US

Ousmane Sembene Award For Best Film In An African Language:
Five Fingers For Marseilles – South Africa

Award For Best Documentary:
Uncertain Future – Burundi

Efere Ozako Award For Best Short Film:
Tikitat Soulima – Morocco

Jubril Mailafia Award For Best Animation:
Belly Flop – South Africa

Award For Best First Feature Film By A Director:
Michael Matthews- South Africa (Five Fingers For Marseille

Award For Best Director:  
Frank Rajah Arase – In My Country

Award For Best Film:
Five Fingers For Marseilles – South Africa.

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October 21, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to hit 400 goals in Europe after netting against Genoa



Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first player ever to score 400 goals in Europe.
The Portugal superstar, 33, reached the tally as he scored in the match against Genoa in the 1 - 1 on Saturday.
Ronaldo scored 84 in the Premier League for Manchester United, 311 in La Liga for Real Madrid and he has five in Serie A for Juventus so far.Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to hit 400 goals in Europe after netting against Genoa
Argentine legend Lionel Messi is currently second on the list with 389 goals for Barcelona in La Liga.
Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves is third on the list with 366 goals in his 529 appearances from 1957-71 and Bayern Munich icon Jimmy Greaves is fourth with 365 goals in 427 appearances from 1965-79.

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October 21, 2018

Over half a million protesters march in London to demand new vote on Brexit



Today, more than half a million people from across the United Kingdom gathered in London for a protest march opposing the nation’s pending departure from the European Union.
The march, which organizers said drew more than 600,000 people to west London’s Park Lane, was called by People’s Vote, a group campaigning for the public to have a say on a final Brexit deal to prevent the ruling Conservative government from forcing it through Parliament. 
A meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels this week, at which an agreement was to have been struck, instead ended with major hurdles to be overcome. As the March 29, 2019, deadline when Britain is to leave the EU draws closer, the twists and turns in negotiations have the general public divided, investors and businesses anxious and the pound weaker. 
“Some of the promises made two years ago, clearly have not materialized. Nobody was talking about a bad Brexit deal; nobody was talking about no deal whatsoever.  The British public should have a say on whether they accept the outcome of those negotiations, with the option of staying in the EU” London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in comments posted on the group’s website before the rally.

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October 19, 2018

Mourinho is a better manager than me and he is still 'The Special One', says Maurizio Sarri



The Blues boss admits that his club's legendary manager should be regarded as a better than him due to his track record over the years
Maurizio Sarri says that Manchester United's under-fire manager Jose Mourinho should be considered the better coach after winning almost every top major honour throughout his career.
Chelsea are currently sitting in second place, just below champions Manchester City on goal difference, with the Red Devils due to visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The former Napoli coach has won promotion in the lower leagues during his career but never a major honour, as he targets success this season with his new club.
More touches, more chances, more freedom: Sarri showing Mourinho how to get the best out of Hazard
Sarri thinks that Mourinho's record of 20 major honours means that he has proven himself to be 'the Special One', a reference to the Portuguese's famous proclamation at his unveiling in his first spell at Stamford Bridge.
“The Special One is Mourinho,” he said, before talking about his rival's influence in football.
“The results speak for him. So, at the moment, he is better than me for sure. I hope to improve myself in the future, but at the moment I have to say he's better than me.
“I think he is different. I think that I have my character, and my character probably is different to his character. So I have to be myself, always. Otherwise I am not credible.
“He has won everything everywhere. So I need to win if I want to compare myself to him.
“[Mourinho's success] is not all just in the past - I think he will also be able to win in the future. He is really one of the best. Maybe the best. I think he will be able to win again.
“At the moment, it's not possible [to compare us]. You are talking about one of the best coaches in the world, and I'm not - at the moment - one of the best.
“I'd like to win something because, at the moment, I need to win. I have won in Serie B, Serie C, Serie D like the Championship, League One and League Two here in England.
“But now I need to win at this level.”
The Chelsea boss came into football management at a late stage in his career after a period working in the banking sector, working his way up from the amateur leagues in Italy.
He eventually earned himself a chance at Napoli and repaid them by pushing Juventus all the way in a title race, where his side were unlucky to miss out on winning Serie A, despite earning themselves 91 points.
Sarri's success came long after Mourinho departed Serie A, where he won an unprecedented treble, and the 59-year-old thought he may never get the chance to face the Portuguese boss when down in the lower leagues.
“My target in that period was to be a professional coach. I didn't think that I was able to arrive at a Champions League club. It was incredible at that moment, so I think I am lucky. You need to be lucky.
“To be in the right place in the right moment. First of all, at Empoli, I had a very young team. The players were very young but very good.
“I remember that we won Serie B with [Daniele] Rugani, who was 19. Elseid Hysaj, who was 19. [Riccardo] Saponara, who was 20.
“[Lorenzo] Tonelli was 21. Nobody knew them at that moment, but they were very good. So I was lucky.”
Sarri has been receiving plaudits for his style of play and his ability to implement it quickly, as Chelsea transformed from their comparatively more pragmatic style of football under Antonio Conte and Mourinho.
Part of the criticism thrown at Mourinho is that many believe that his approach is no longer suited to the modern game, with other coaches at major clubs opting for a high pressing game where the aim is to keep possession.
Sarri may not be playing the 'Mourinho way' but he is wary of Saturday's rival and how he will set up his team.
“The problem is not the way of football, if I like it or not. The focus is he is able to win,” Sarri continued.
“He has won everything everywhere, so probably that means he is right. Maybe they will play on us or maybe they will play their football. Because they can play their football. They are a wonderful team.
“I think that we need to expect everything because we have to play against a very strong team, and usually a very strong team play very well in important matches. So we need to be prepared to face everything.”
The differences between Sarri and Mourinho extend beyond the systems they use on the pitch, with the latter coming across more softly spoken than his opponent on Saturday. However, according to Sarri there is one thing that they do have in common.
“The character is different, but maybe the level of determination is the same,” Sarri said on whether he has what it takes to win as much as Mourinho.
“But I think that, without determination, it's impossible to arrive here from a non-professional team. So I can speak very calmly, but I think my level of determination is the top level.”

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October 19, 2018

Chimamanda Adichie explains why she's angrier about sexism than she is about racism



Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a guest at Esquire Townhouse with Breitling where she sat for a wide-ranging interview.
On Saturday, October 13, Adichie spoke to Esquire editor-in-chief Alex Bilmes. She touched on Melania Trump‘s visit to Africa and why she believes the US first lady is a racist, on Identity, and on the US President Donald Trump. She also spoke about Britain's obsession with class, her unwavering support for the Obamas and why she thinks masculinity is a "hard, small cage".
On racism and sexism, Bilmes asked Adichie:
You say that you are angrier about sexism than you are about racism.
To which the author of Americanah replied:
I said that because in my own very personal space, the people I love, the people I'm close to, my family, my freinds all get race. So, I've never with them had to make a case for why something was racist.
So, I'm in my circle of friends - White people, Black people, Asian people, Hispanic people - and something happens to do with blackness and immediately we all get it.
But with gender, I find, that with the people I love, I'm constantly being expected to make the case - the ways in which women are reduced, the ways in which authority in a woman is judged much more differently than authority in a man. And I find I'm constantly being asked by the people that I love - so I'm not talking about sort of, you know, anonymous people - to make that case. And it gets emotionally exhausting because I dont feel that I have the kind of effortless support that I have when I talk about race.

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October 19, 2018

Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem 1 year after mysterious disappearance



Nigeria's social media is buzzing with pictures of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who's been missing for over a year, and widely believed to be held by the Nigerian government.
Kanu has not been seen in public since an alleged attack on his father's compound by soldiers on September 14, 2017, and has missed court appearances since then. His parents, HRH Eze Israel Kanu and Lolo Sally, have also been missing in the same period.
However, if pictures that have now surfaced on social media on Friday, October 19, 2018, are to be believed, the IPOB leader has simply been in hiding over the past one year.
In a short video that has been published by several unreliable sources on Twitter and YouTube, Kanu was spotted praying at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.
Many people have also posted pictures that the IPOB leader posed in with other people, with many already speculating the reasons for his reappearance.
While many people see his reappearance as vindication of the government's position that Kanu was running from the law, others allege that he's likely making a reappearance to disrupt the 2019 general elections.
Kanu had previously been reported to have been spotted in Ghana with his wife, Uchechi, in February 2018, but she claimed weeks later to be unaware of his whereabouts and accused the government of illegally holding him hostage.
"Nigerian Army should tell the world what has happened to him because they were the last people who were in touch with him," she said.
Pulse cannot independently verify the authenticity of the pictures and video as of yet as efforts to reach IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, have proved abortive.
However, according to a report by The Punch, Kanu's brother, Emmanuel, confirmed that it was him in the video that's making the rounds on social media.
Emmanuel also told The Punch that IPOB's deputy director, Uche Ejiofor, has also confirmed that it was Kanu in the video.
"I can confirm to you that the person in the video is Kanu. He was praying in the video that we saw. We are happy that he is still alive and we will try to establish communication with him," he said.
Kanu's troubles with the Nigerian government started after he was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) in 2015 and spent two years in custody until he was granted bail on health grounds in April 2017.

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