Wow! President Robert Mugabe’s 92nd birthday to be celebrated with 92kg cake, £550,000 festivities

 

Robert Mugabe who has been in power in Zimbabwe for 36 years turned 92 this week and staff at his office presented him with a huge cake to mark the occasion. A bigger party will be held this weekend in the city of Masvingo featuring a huge 92kg cake and the whole party costing £550,000. Interesting! Zimbabwean money talking!

 

The ‘thank you’ bash for the world’s oldest head of state will see banners and billboards carry the slogan ‘Thank you, Bob, for giving us a voice to be heard’. Mugabe’s birthday has been a public celebration since 1986 and while officials are reticent to disclose costs, past festivities have been said to run up to $1million for the transportation, accommodation and feeding of thousands of guests. 

The state-run Sunday Mail published a 16-page supplement to celebrate this year’s occasion with posters in the newspaper reading ‘Mugabe’s birthday is like that of Jesus Christ’. Did you hear that? It can't be!

 

With Zimbabwe in the midst of a drought that has left over 3million people reliant on food aid supplied mainly by the United States and the European Union, opponents of the president have criticised the lavish celebrations at a time of hardship but supporters insist they must party on.

Ruling party members and business people paid between $5000 and $100000 for a table of 10 at a sold-out dinner this weekend to raise funds for the festivities.

 

Outside the banquet, some Zimbabweans were bitterly critical of the birthday plans.

‘Maybe they have no shame, openly feasting amid such hunger,’ said Denias Munongoza, 27, a college graduate who sells cigarettes and condoms to feed his family. ‘This year the president should have said `no.”
‘Mugabe and his cronies are planning to feast instead of attending to the resuscitation of the comatose economy and addressing the effects and impact of the drought,’ said Obert Gutu, spokesman for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change-T.

Nigerian Military deploys hi-tech mine clearing equipment in North East

Nigerian Military deploys hi-tech mine clearing equipment in North East

 

 

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it had deployed its newly acquired hi-tech mine clearing equipment in the ongoing military operation against Boko Haram in the North East.
This was contained in a statement issued by Acting Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, on update of the counter insurgency operation in the North East.

Usman said other supporting weapons and ammunitions had also been launched in the ongoing operations across the area.
He said the commissioned equipment were the first mine clearing machines in the inventory of the Nigerian Army and among the best in the world.

The army spokesman said the introduction of new equipment for the North East operation against Boko Haram had begun to yield results.
Usman disclosed that Nigerian troops in joint operation with their Cameroonian counterparts had destroyed many of the insurgents hideout around Bank-Kumashe axis.

He said several suspected insurgents were killed in the particular operation while different kinds of items were recovered.

According to Usman, 150 persons, mainly children, were rescued at Kodo community in Borno by troops in the ongoing offensive against the insurgents.

He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Butatai, while taking briefs from field officers at the command and control centre in Maiduguri, Borno State, commended the efforts of the troops.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Buratai is visiting front-line troops in the North East.

Women! would you allow these happen to your child?

Women! would you allow these happen to your child?

 

Oh! where the mums? I beg you, as much as it's both of you have responsibilties over those kids, never leave them at the mercy of their fathers, lest something like these happen to them.

Julius Agwu fires back at Charley Boy for calling his show boredom (See Photo)

Few weeks ago,Charley Boy wrote an open critic of Julius Agwu’s show, calling it boring because the comedian spent more time preaching than making people laugh (Read below)…The comedian fired back this evening with this photo and wrote…

CHARLY BOY’s ROLE MODEL  #ALLthatGLITTERSisZINC
Oops!


See Charly Boy’s Post below

Julius Agwu is my friend and a brother, one of the many comedians I have encouraged in their careers through the years. When I lost my buddy, my father, he was there to give me all the moral support I needed.

I love Julius as much as some great Nigerian comedians, artistes and actors that have passed through the University of CharlyBoyism, who are now doing pretty well in their respective fields.

I was at my guy’s LIFE AS I SEE IT show with my family at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on February 14, 2016.

Mehnnnn, was I bored to tears!!!

First of all, the show that was billed to start at 4pmdidn’t start till around 8.30pm, and wouldn’t you expect that such a show already starting so late would compensate the audience by blowing off the roof with powerful rib-crackers back to back? For where!

I wasn’t sure whether we were at a musical/comedy show or in a pentecostal revival ground.
We had trickles of respite when other artistes did their thing but each time Julius came up, it was like he was on a mission to convert us sinners in the hall. He kept preaching, oblivious of many people’s disapproval, boredom and disgust for turning a comedy show into a sermonized gospel rant and chant. Kai!

I understand what my brother must have gone through

when he had to be flown abroad for his brain surgery. As he told me before the show started, “Charly, I almost died, I was actually being wheeled to the mortuary before God’s intervention”. I am sure all that incident must have been very traumatic for my dear friend who felt he had to give thanks to the Lord for keeping him alive. Yes o, I agree, we all need to constantly do that because without God’s grace and mercy, who for dey alive? So praise The Lord…Halleluyah!!!!

However, the fact remains that people came there for the sole purpose of laughter, not to be preached at, after-all, the Christians in the building would have gone to Church earlier that day, being aSunday. Abi?
We had people of different religions, denominations: Muslims, Crossbearers, Bhuddists, even Atheists in the hall that night, who didn’t come to worship but to be entertained.

As I peered into some people’s faces, I could read their strong objection and disdain about how the night was turning out.
Julius should have been sensitive, biko.

There were a few high points of the show though, when the likes of Bovi and Akpororo took control of the microphone. They were good! Very good.My dear brother, it is good to have a grateful heart when the Lord delivers one from the jaws of death, but a comedy show is not a revival and the people in the hall can’t all be Christians.

There are many people also that the Lord has saved, giving thanks therefore, should be a personal thing with your Maker; don’t get it twisted with comedy.
I felt ripped off.

God has also saved people like us and we are grateful for what He has done in our lives, but we don’t go round terrorising people with Bible verses and the word of God.
And just in case you want to start your own church, all well and good for you but biko, don’t do it on the heels of people who have paid their hard earned money to watch a comedy show, either alone or with family and friends.

My brother, I no yab you o, I just advice you as my person. Next time let the comical genius in you come out not the preacher.

6 Catholic Seminarians Die In Motor Accident (See Graphics)

Please, kindly pray for the souls of 6 Seminarians of St Joseph Ikote ekpene who died in a motor accident today @Enugu. They were going to Ibadan for all Major seminaries game and had this accident.

Last week was sisters and today is 6 Seminarians of St Joseph major seminary Ikote ekpene and who will be next tomorrow?

See more photos below















May their souls rest in perfect peace.

Comedian AY Clashes With Blogger Stella-Dimoko As She Reveals More On His ‘Troubled Marriage’ (Read More)

 

Here is what Stella-Dimoko Posted on her Blog:

 

"Today I reported exclusively that Comedian AY Makun’s lovely wife Mabel had moved out of their Lekki home and I did not know if it was a permanent move or not….

That story you can take it to the Bank and even though i tried not to disclose the shocking details narrated to me on why it crashed,the Comedian has called me out asking me to help him reveal the details and that he does not want to ”join issues’ with me.

Naij.com reached out to the comedian via a phone call and according to their website"

“The comedian said he does not want to join issues with Stella Dimokokorkus and that since she has all the details of his marriage breakup, she should tell it all. The comedian who is also an actor and movie producer said it is only unfortunate that Nigeria is a country where you cannot sue for damages.”

AY Makun also posted on Instagram

“Some blogs are, for the most part, the bringers of bad news… and it’s not entirely the bloggers fault, bad news gets higher ratings, travels faster and sells more than good news. The reality is that you will continue to hear negative information from many sources against anything that showcases your blessings and pride. Gossip is just a tool to distract people who have nothing better to do from feeling jealous of those few who are still remaining in the institution called ‘Celebrity Marriage’ . It lies in our will to decide whether to discard them into the waste bin or record them into our brains!. The question is… whose report will you believe?#Hisreportsaysiamfree #Hisreportsaysvictory #Hisreportsaysweareblessed#wecastandbind #prayfortheonesyoulove”

"The only reason I am responding to this Clap back is because it puts my job on the hot seat.
Let me state here Categorically that MY STORY IS TRUE and i take no Joy in reporting such News,just that what must be told must be told.

You laugh at others when their News is out but when it gets to yours it becomes a problem?Excuse me!
I choose to leave the dirty details of what happened for you to tell your fans on your social media handle.If you are embarrassed that the story has been posted,then i understand but your beautiful wife packed out of your house with a big truck and she took everything take-able and your house is currently under lock and key…unless she returns this night.

Instead of dragging or fighting dirty with you,I pray that God restores your Union and gives you the wisdom of Solomon to act right.

Some Blogs will not be bringers of bad news if you do not produce the bad news!
If you are talking about gossip,you produce and distribute it too so why call out your colleagues?Why have you been phone crashing with friends on the way forward?Didn’t your ”F” President friend do all he can to beg WIFEY to stay?

I will not help you launder your dirty story online,Don’t let the devil use you to call me out AY,you have Jesus’ number,use it!
Whose report to believe? God’s report!…The one that will deliver you from your chronicle of blah blah!
#I am out!" She Said.

What! Abacha performed more than Obasanjo, Yaradua, Jonathan in this area? (See)

A recent survey by Nairametrics has revealed that former military president of Nigeria, late General Sani Abacha, performed more than every other Nigerian ruler since 1999 with the capital expenditure against the recurrent expenditure.

The report, which was influenced by the recent anomalies discovered from Nigeria’s 2016 budget, showed that the military government fares better than the democratic leaders in this aspect of the budget, especially the Abacha government.

This is coming in spite of the massive loot recorded in his administration, and the revelations made by the foreign banks where he reportedly hid most of the wealth he amassed.

When civil servants and public officials in a democratic system of government fail to contribute to nation building despite their huge earnings, bureaucracy takes over and capital projects are most hit.

In fact, successive governments in the country have had to deal with this anomaly over the years as the recurrent expenditure is always way above capital expenditure.

But the Abacha government proved to be just ahead of the democratically elected leaders since 1999 as the chart below indicates.

Capital Expenditure vs Recurrent Expenditure (including interest payment) 1994-2014. Source: Nairametrics

According to the chart, the period between 1994 and 1999 showed that the capital expenditure as a percentage of government revenue outstrip recurrent was as high as 77%, however, when the democratically elected presidents came in, things took a negative turn.

On how Abacha was able to pull this stunt under his administration, which no leader after him has been able to, Nairametrics noted that Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) managed by current Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari carried out a lot of capital projects and there was basically a parallel government at the time.

Meanwhile, as Nigerians continue to groan under the hardship of continuous oil price slump and the fall of naira against the dollar, reports emerged today that the Nigerian currency firmed up about 3 per cent against the dollar.

Source:Naij

Checkout Davido's diamond encrusted Rolex watch in new photos

 

 The said watch is valued at over $80k. Davido flaunted it last night in a series of new photos. Here is what he wrote

“NO BE MAN DO AM ! NAH GOD”…

 

 

Wizkid insults billonnaire blogger, Linda Ikeji

 Wizkid insults billonnaire blogger, Linda Ikeji

 

The kid who is wiz stupidly insulted his aunty, Linda Ikeji. Does he want to marry her? What exactly is he up to?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

African Leadership Magazine, ALM, has nominated former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Senator Bola Tinubu, National Leader, All Progressives Congress and Dr. Kofi Annan; Former UN Secretary General, among others for the magazine’s 2015 Person of the Year Awards. According to the Publisher of the Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami, the nominees were drawn from a shortlist of distinguished African business, political and diplomatic leaders who have contributed in making the continent proud in the year under review. Tinubu-Jonathan-Anan Tinubu-Jonathan-Anan Other nomine

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Ex- President Jonathan, Kofi Annan, Tinubu for ALM awards

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Ex- President Jonathan, Kofi Annan, Tinubu for ALM awards On February 23, 20169:25 pmIn NewsComments Shares African Leadership Magazine, ALM, has nominated former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Senator Bola Tinubu, National Leader, All Progressives Congress and Dr. Kofi Annan; Former UN Secretary General, among others for the magazine’s 2015 Person of the Year Awards. According to the Publisher of the Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami, the nominees were drawn from a shortlist of distinguished African business, political and diplomatic leaders who have contributed in making the continent proud in the year under review. Tinubu-Jonathan-Anan Tinubu-Jonathan-Anan Other nominees according to the publisher, included Dr. Strive Masiyiwa, founder, ECONET Wireless; Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holding; Mr. Mo Dewji, Tanzania Business Man & MP; Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women; and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank. Giami, while unveiling the shortlist, said “This group of Africans have contributed immensely towards repositioning the African continent; breaking boundaries; and placing the continent on the global stage.” According to him, “as it is with past recipients of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Awards, the 2015 nominees have one thing in common, which is their undying love for the continent.” The ALM Person of the Year is an annual award reserved for one distinguished African, who is considered to have blazed the trail in the year under review. The winner of the 2015 Person of the Year Awards would be announced on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, by 2.00pm Central African time, and would be formally decorated with the prestigious medal during the African Public Service Forum, billed to hold on 25th March, 2016, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Ex- President Jonathan, Kofi Annan, Tinubu for ALM awards On February 23, 20169:25 pmIn NewsComments Shares African Leadership Magazine, ALM, has nominated former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Senator Bola Tinubu, National Leader, All Progressives Congress and Dr. Kofi Annan; Former UN Secretary General, among others for the magazine’s 2015 Person of the Year Awards. According to the Publisher of the Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami, the nominees were drawn from a shortlist of distinguished African business, political and diplomatic leaders who have contributed in making the continent proud in the year under review. Tinubu-Jonathan-Anan Tinubu-Jonathan-Anan Other nominees according to the publisher, included Dr. Strive Masiyiwa, founder, ECONET Wireless; Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holding; Mr. Mo Dewji, Tanzania Business Man & MP; Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women; and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank. Giami, while unveiling the shortlist, said “This group of Africans have contributed immensely towards repositioning the African continent; breaking boundaries; and placing the continent on the global stage.” According to him, “as it is with past recipients of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Awards, the 2015 nominees have one thing in common, which is their undying love for the continent.” The ALM Person of the Year is an annual award reserved for one distinguished African, who is considered to have blazed the trail in the year under review. The winner of the 2015 Person of the Year Awards would be announced on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, by 2.00pm Central African time, and would be formally decorated with the prestigious medal during the African Public Service Forum, billed to hold on 25th March, 2016, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/ex-president-jonathan-kofi-annan-tinubu-for-alm-awards/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter