Watch the video posted by the actor himself on his instagram page announcing his mom's new level below...
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Watch the video posted by the actor himself on his instagram page announcing his mom's new level below...
Newly-married Nick Spencer, 61, was found dead at his luxury home where he lived with his wife Eve in Buckinghamshire in April.
His inquest heard he spent a decade working for the oil giant BP when he was forced to leave the firm on March 31 this year.
After he was told of the redundancy the successful father-of-two became depressed and worried about managing his finances, Eve told the coroner.
In a statement she said: 'Since he was made redundant he had been depressed.
'He had been looking for a new job and I felt he seemed positive but there was an oil crisis because of Covid-19 and he was worried about remortgaging the house and the finances.
'In the period leading up to his death, he seemed a bit more down and it was the 12th anniversary of a family bereavement.
On the evening before his death, we watched the news and went to bed. We talked about TV and he came to bed at 2am which was unusually late.
'At 6.40am on April 7 he got up. He was normally an early riser and I went back to sleep. I later went into the study and saw the letters he had written. I opened the one addressed to me and called the police, I was very worried.'
The first police officer to arrive at the home in Beaconsfield, Bucks., discovered Mr Spencer hanged in the house's garage. Eve identified the body as her husband at 10.30am.
Pathologist Dr Steven Corrigan confirmed the cause of death as hanging.
He said the only thing that will revive the nation is the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The former governor, who said there was nothing to celebrate in a country bedevilled with insecurity, hunger, bare-faced corruption and bad governance, argued Buhari’s resignation will serve as a life-restoring parting gift for Nigerians.
Fayose, in a statement by his spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, to mark the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, described Nigeria as a cowed nation.
He said: “It is no longer a democracy when people cannot ventilate their grievances against government freely.”
He said the Police warning that any form of rally or protest from any group of persons will not be allowed during the Independence celebration is a naked display of crudity and affront on the Constitution of Nigeria, which guarantees Nigerians rights to associate and express themselves against government.
“The government is for the people and not the people for the government. It must therefore be accountable to people. The police must also be mindful of the fact that they are part of the society.
“They have wives and children who are also being affected by this rudderless government under which a bag of rice rose from N7,000 in 2015 to N32,000 now.
“The reality is that Nigerians are not happy with the present situation of the country. More so that this present government appears to be the worst in the history of Nigeria.
“Nigerians are not happy about the debts accumulated by this government because they can’t see anything being done with the money borrowed.
“They are angry that they can no longer go to their farms, travel on the roads and even sleep in their homes without the fear of being kidnapped, killed or raped by armed bandits.
“Nobody wants Nigeria to disintegrate. Rather, Nigerians want to live their lives normally without minding which party is in government, and as it appears, living in Nigeria has been made extremely difficult by this government.
“Painfully, most of those who are desirous of leaving the country for greener pastures abroad are unable to do so because advanced countries are banning Nigerians from coming to their countries.
“The already weak shoulders of Nigerians are being made to carry too much burden and they have rights to show their displeasure,” Fayose said.
Mohamed Ahmed Ibriham, 35, swept British gran Iris Jones, 80, from Somerset, off her feet when they met on Facebook last year and she flew to Egypt to be with him - but the pair have still been unable to tie the knot.
The couple made TV show hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield blush earlier this year after admitting that their first night of passion, which included an entire tube of lubricant left Iris sore.
Appearing on the show once again from Cairo, Mohamed burst into an angry rant, defending their relationship, and telling anyone who doubts his love for Iris to 'go to hell'.
When quizzed on why he is so keen to marry Iris, Mohamed decided to ignore the question, and introduce himself to viewers, clarifying that he is indeed in love with Iris.
'Hello everyone in the studio', he said, 'My name is Mohamed, I am an Egyptian man, I have engineering of courses, I meet Iris online.
'We chatted, we chatted, she wants to come to Egypt to see the pyramids, I meet her, I found Iris understood me and comforted me.'
Becoming more irate, Mohamed went on: 'The love does not know any difference between age, or countries this is our life, Iris chose me and I chose Iris'.
'I want to say for all the people who attack our love, it's none of your business, focus your lives, go to hell. That is all.
'I am angry about saying on the media, people say I am a toy boy. I am a man, I am a man, okay? I am a man, not a toy boy. I am not [a] game, please do not say that again.'
The couple's relationship hit the spotlight earlier this year when Iris went on ITV's This Morning to discuss the huge age gap and ended up revealing details of their s3x life.
The FEM crooner, 27, shared videos of the machine on his insta-story saying ''i don't want to talk, I don't want to talk (well literally, lol) as his friends hailed and congratulated him. Sujimoto who sold the house to him was also there to have a look at the road machine.
In his speech the President explained how other oil producing countries sells petrol at a higher price than Nigeria and why it makes no sense for Nigeria to continue selling at a cheaper price. The speech;
Fellow Nigerians
I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria.
2. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.
3. At this stage in our nationhood it is important that we reflect how we got here to enable us work TOGETHER to get to where we aspire to be as a strong indivisible nation, united in hope and equal in opportunity.
4. On October 1st 1960 when Prime Minister Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa received the constitutional instruments symbolizing Nigeria’s independence, he expressed his wish that having acquired our rightful status as an independent sovereign nation, history would record that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace.
5. This optimism was anchored on the peaceful planning, full and open consultation and harmonious cooperation with the different groups which culminated in Nigeria emerging as a country without bitterness and bloodshed.
6. Our founding fathers understood the imperative of structuring a National identity using the power of the state and worked towards unification of Nigerians in a politically stable and viable entity.
7. That philosophy guided the foundation that was laid for our young nation of 45 million people with an urban population of approximately 7million occupying an area of 910,768 square kilometers. These demographics led to development challenges for which major efforts were made to overcome.
8. Today, we grapple with multiple challenges with a population exceeding 200million occupying the same land mass but 52% residing in urban areas.
9. Sixty years of nationhood provides an opportunity to ask ourselves questions on the extent to which we have sustained the aspirations of our founding fathers. Where did we do the right things? Are we on course? If not where did we stray and how can we remedy and retrace our steps?
10. Upon attaining independence, Nigeria’s growth trajectory was anchored on policies and programmes that positively impacted on all sectors of the economy. However, this journey was cut short by the 30-months of civil war.
11. We came out of the civil war with a focus on reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation that enabled the country to put in place world-class development structures and a strengthened public service that well served the government. This positive trajectory continued with a return to democratic government which was truncated by another round of military rule.
12. For a cumulative 29 of our 60 years existence as a nation, we have been under military rule.
13. My summary of our journey so far as a nation is necessary to appropriately chart where we need to go and how to get there TOGETHER.
14. Today, I am aware that our economy along with every single economy in the world is in crisis. We still face security challenges in parts of the country, while our society suffers from a high loss of moral rectitude which is driven by unbridled craving for political control.
15. An underlying cause of most of the problems we have faced as a nation is our consistent harping on artificially contrived fault-lines that we have harboured and allowed unnecessarily to fester.
16. In addition, institutions such as civil service, police, the judiciary, the military all suffered from a general decline.
17. We need to begin a sincere process of national healing and this anniversary presents a genuine opportunity to eliminate old and outworn perceptions that are always put to test in the lie they always are.
18. The stereotype of thinking of ourselves as coming from one part of the country before seeing ourselves as Nigerians is a key starting point to project us on the road to our deserved nation’s evolution and integration.
19. To start this healing process, we are already blessed with the most important asset any nation requires for such – OUR PEOPLE – and this has manifested globally in the exploits of Nigerians in many fields.
20. It has been demonstrated time and time again that Nigerians in the diaspora frequently excel in science, technology, medicine, sports, arts and many other fields.
21. Similarly, the creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Nigerian at home have resulted in globally recognized endeavours.
22. I am convinced that if we pursue our aspirations TOGETHER we would be able to achieve whatever we desire. That informed our adopting the theme TOGETHER to mark this epochal event.
23. Together we can change our condition for the better and more importantly, together we can do much more for ourselves and for our country.
24. I chose the path of self-reflection because this is what I do on a daily basis and I must confess that at most times, I always felt the need for a collective reflection as I know that the foundation for a solid future which this administration is laying can only be sustainable if there is a collective commitment by Nigerians.
25. Nigeria is not a country for Mr. President, any ruling or opposition party but a country for all of us and we must play our part, irrespective of challenges we face, to make this country what we desire.
26. To achieve this, we must focus our minds, TOGETHER as a people, on ways of resolving the identified critical challenges that underlie our present state. These include:
a. Evolving and sustaining a democratic culture that leaves power in the hands of the people;
b. Supporting the enthronement of the rule of law, demanding accountability of elected representatives and contributing to good governance;
c. Increasing our commitment to peaceful co-existence in a peaceful, secure and united Nigeria;
d. Harnessing and Optimizing our tremendous human and natural resources to attain our goal of being in the top twenty economies of the world and in the process;
e. Lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years;
f. Strengthening institutions to make them stronger in protecting National Interests; and
g. Imbibing tolerance in diversity.
27. I am a firm believer in transparent, free, fair and credible elections as has been demonstrated during my period as a democratically elected President.
28. The recent build-up and eventual outcome of the Edo State elections should encourage Nigerians that it is my commitment to bequeath to this country processes and procedures that would guarantee that the people’s votes count.
29. The problems with our electoral process are mainly human induced as desperate desire for power leads to desperate attempts to gain power and office.
30. Democracy, the world over and as I am pursuing in Nigeria, recognizes the power of the people. However, if some constituencies choose to bargain off their power, they should be prepared for denial of their rights.
31. This call is made more urgent if we realise that even after a transparent, free, fair and credible election, desperation leads to compromising the judiciary to upturn legitimate decisions of the people.
32. It is necessary to, therefore support the enthronement of the rule of law by avoiding actions which compromise the judiciary.
33. Fellow Nigerians, our history has shown that we are a people that have the capacity to live peacefully with one another.
34. As a government, we remain committed to our constitutional oath of securing the lives and properties of the citizenry. I, however, call on the citizenry to also support government by providing the necessary community level intelligence in addressing these challenges.
35. In moving forward together, it is important to strengthen our economy to provide sustainable means of livelihood for as many Nigerians as possible so as to eradicate absolute poverty from our midst.
36. I want to re-emphasize my dedication and commitment, a dedication and commitment that propelled my public service career and informed my quest to continually seek for an opportunity to improve the lives of Nigerians, set the country on the path of prosperity and lead the country to a better future.
37. This administration has been focused on rebuilding and laying the foundations for a sustainable Nigeria. Of course, we have met and are still meeting the challenges inherent in any rebuilding initiative – more so that of a nation like Nigeria that has undergone avoidable levels of deprivation – but can be surmounted if we all work together.
38. I wish to re-iterate that our people and our spirit of excellence remains our most important asset.
39. In this wise, the need to return to our age-old ethical and high moral values would be necessary and this informed my launching of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy on Monday 28th September, 2020.
40. The policy would not implement itself and the first contact of the visibility of its implementation is the Public Service whose on-going reforms would be expected to be sustainable and give a radical re-direction in providing services to all Nigerians.
41. Fellow Nigerians, in addition to public health challenges of working to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, we have suffered a significant drop in our foreign exchange earnings and internal revenues due to 40 per cent drop in oil prices and steep drop in economic activities, leading to a 60 per cent drop in government revenue.
42. Our government is grappling with the dual challenge of saving lives and livelihoods in face of drastically reduced resources.
43. In this regard, sustaining the level of petroleum prices is no longer possible. The government, since coming into office has recognized the economic argument for adjusting the price of petroleum. But the social argument about the knock-on effect of any adjustment weighed heavily with the government.
44. Accordingly, in the last three years, we have introduced unprecedented measures in support of the economy and to the weakest members of our society in the shape of:
a. Tradermoni
b. Farmermoni
c. School Feeding Programme
d. Job creation efforts
e. Agricultural intervention programmes
45. No government in the past did what we are doing with such scarce resources. We have managed to keep things going in spite of the disproportionate spending on security. Those in the previous Governments from 1999 – 2015 who presided over the near destruction of the country have now the impudence to attempt to criticize our efforts.
46. In the circumstances, a responsible government must face realities and take tough decisions.
47. Petroleum prices in Nigeria are to be adjusted. We sell now at N161 per litre. A comparison with our neighbours will illustrate the point;
a. Chad which is an oil producing country charges N362 per litre
b. Niger, also an oil producing country sells 1 litre at N346.
c. In Ghana, another oil producing country, petroleum pump price is N326 per litre.
48. Further afield, Egypt charges N211 per litre. Saudi Arabia charges N168 per litre. It makes no sense for oil to be cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia.
49. Fellow Nigerians, to achieve the great country we desire, we need to solidify our strength, increase our commitment and encourage ourselves to do that which is right and proper even when no one is watching.
50. Fellow Nigerians, let us collectively resolve to continue our journey beyond the sixty years on the clear understanding that as a nation we are greater together than being smaller units of nationalities. By the special grace of God we shall come through any transient challenges.
51. It is my sincere hope that by the end of this anniversary on September 30th 2021, we will all be proud of taking this individual and collective self-assessment for the progress of our great Nation.
Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
God Bless us all. Thank you.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, on Wednesday in Osogbo said that the new guideline takes immediate effect.
In a new guideline easing the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Egbemode said all markets were now allowed to commence full operations.
Also, worship centres that were restricted to once a week meetings could now commence their weekly services, subject to COVID-19 safety protocols.
The statement read in part: “The State Government of Osun has appraised the current status of the state in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and has decided to relax some of its lockdown measures following some emerging positive indices.
“In the light of this, approval has been given for the full reopening of all markets and worship centres in the state, for the purpose of serving the needs of the people on one hand and to preserve the means of the traders’ livelihood on the other.
“All citizens, whether traders or clients, are urged to continue to wear nose masks in public places, and also ensure regular use of hand sanitizer, especially at the end of every exchange.
“The government has also granted approval for worship centres to commence their normal weekly activities in addition to the Friday Jumat and Sunday services.
“Apparently yesterday was National Son’s day, and even though they gave me a bit more belly, thinner edges and bigger feet, I really couldn’t imagine life without my sons – #HappyNationalSonsDay to my babies… Which pregnancy ‘side-effects’ did you or are you still battling? #MamaOfKings #LittleHumansBants”
This incident happened during a recent event which had both of them in attendance. Prior to the incident, Kiddwaya was seen doing something on his phone.
When Erica approached him, he was still on his phone and trying to get his attention with a ki$$, the billionaire son ‘pushed’ her away.
The 41-year-old singer also has two kids – sons Naviyd, 11, and Usher V, 12 – with ex Tameka Foster, but this is his first child with Jenn.
Usher confirmed earlier this month on Good Morning America that the two of them were expecting a child.
When he shared the baby’s birth on Instagram on Wednesday, he posted a sweet photo of his hand holding onto his little one’s tiny hand.
The artist captioned it: “We are feeling blessed and full of love with the arrival of our beautiful baby girl, Sovereign Bo Raymond.
“‘Isn’t she lovely’ by Stevie Wonder on repeat.”
But on Wednesday, Kylie's daughter Stormi, two, seriously took things to the next level as she showed off an extremely expensive accessory for her first day of home schooling.
While many 'back to school' pictures see children in uniform and a satchel, Kylie's little one was pictured sporting a light pink Hermes Taurillon Clemence Kelly Ado Backpack, which retails for an eye-watering $12K.
The toddler proudly rocked the pink textured Hermes bag, which featured gold hardware.
Stormi, who is the daughter of Kylie and on/off ex Travis Scott, completed her look with Air Jordans and a black dress; the two-year-old also had delicate diamond earrings.
The UEFA disclosed this in a statement released via an official Twitter account on Wednesday.
The statement read “Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career.
“He is a leader and will be remembered as a player for his skill, strength and intelligence, but above all, for his insatiable appetite to succeed, a trait which is just as present in his desire to help others off the field of play.
“The UEFA Champions League has become the greatest club competition in the world, partly due to our clubs being able to attract the best players from around the world.
“We have been lucky to have seen the likes of George Weah, Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba play at the very highest level.
“They, in turn, have blazed a trail for African footballers and have given inspiration to a whole new generation who look to follow in their footsteps.”
The 42-year-old is the second African-born winner of the President’s Award after the great Eusébio, who received the accolade in 2009.
Davido in an interview on Wednesday said he would have gotten married this year but the deadly virus messed up his plans.
He further stated that he would get married next year.
Davido said, ”Corona messed up our wedding plans but I have decided sometime next year we will get married. Right now I want Chioma to focus on her brand and business.”
It was learnt that the 21-year-old, who was a porter at Havana Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, drank the poisonous substance after receiving a letter terminating his employment.
A relative of Okon told The Punch that the incident happened in August, adding that the suspect had since been charged to court.
He said, “Okon was working at Havana Hospital and received N35, 000 a month. He was squatting with a friend and was using part of the money to take care of his mother in Akwa Ibom. In August, he received a letter terminating his employment.
“Out of frustration, he ingested a poisonous substance. However, because it all happened in the hospital, he was quickly attended to and was able to recover to some extent. The hospital management reported the matter to the Barracks Police Station and then he was arrested and detained.”
The Punch learnt that the police arraigned Okon before a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba for attempted suicide.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said Okon was still in police custody.
He said, “The case has been taken to court. He was arraigned on August 28, 2020, before Magistrate Patrick N of Court two Yaba. Adjournment date: October 15, 2020. He is remanded in police facility at Surulere.”
Okon, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
It was learnt that the magistrate granted Okon bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties.
Okon’s relative told the punch that there was no way they could afford the sum.
He said, “This young man tried to commit suicide because of poverty and frustration. Rather than get him a job, he is being detained and money is being demanded from him. This young man needs help. He needs assistance. He needs medical attention and counselling.
“The hospital tried by giving him medical treatment but it shouldn’t have reported the guy to the police. Now, we are all running all over the place. We need human rights lawyers to assist us.”
Attempts to get a reaction from the hospital proved abortive as a representative refused to speak on the matter and asked punch correspondent to visit the hospital.
“You will need to come to the hospital. This is not a matter that we can discuss on the telephone,” she said.
Attempted suicide is a criminal offence in Nigeria under Section 327 of the Criminal Code and it attracts a penalty of up to one year in prison which human rights groups describe as immoral.
According to the 2016 Global Health Observatory data repository of the World Health Organisation, there is an estimated 9.5 suicides per 100,000 Nigerians.
Reports have it that the figure may now be higher due to a worsening unemployment rate and rising poverty levels.
A statement by the state Commissioner for Communications, Afolabi Oshatimehin, announced in Ilorin, on Wednesday.
Tertiary institutions are however, expected to resume on October 12, 2020.
The Commissioner said “With various trainings held for teachers, on how to protect themselves and students, from COVID-19 infection, improved manpower in monitoring and case tracings, and appreciable guarantee of some protection for the children, the government hereby directs the reopening of elementary schools from October 5, 2020.
“Similarly, state owned tertiary institutions are to reopen from October 12, 2020, or as may be determined by their respective governance structures,” the statement added.
According to the commissioner, “COVID-19 is still with us. The government therefore, urges school authorities to ensure that all safety protocols are adhered to, including physical distancing, use of face masks, and constant washing of hands with soap and water, in order to flatten the curve of transmission of the virus.
“The government, similarly, wishes our students and teachers a safe stay in school, while promising to continue to do its best to keep the citizens safe at all times.”
The government warned that “Schools with scanty regards for safety protocols risk being shut.”
The continent’s most industrialised economy shuttered its borders at the start of a strict nationwide lockdown on March 27 to limit the spread of the virus.
Restrictions on movement and business have been gradually eased since June, but borders stayed sealed to avoid importing the virus from abroad.
Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said the country would “gradually” open borders, but that restrictions were in place for around 50 countries categorised as high risk include Britain, the US, India, Russia and France.
“Only business travellers with scarce and critical skills, diplomats, investors and professional sports people coming for events from the high-risk countries will be permitted into the country,” she said.
Meanwhile, “travellers from all African countries are allowed,” Pandor added.
The country will reopen some land borders and its three main airports in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
All travellers will be required to present a negative coronavirus test taken less than 72 hours prior to departure.
They will be screened upon arrival and asked to install a coronavirus tracing app on their mobile phone.
The travel restrictions will be reviewed every two weeks.
In then short Video, the lady alleged that Laycon slept with her after they had both party at a [popular club in Lagos, QILOX, after which she decided to pass the night with Laycon.
She claimed that after the “one night stand” Laycon gave her his contact which she found to be not correct when she tried to reach out to him.
According to the lady, She started throwing up and having other symptoms of pregnancy a few months after the s.e.x.ual intercourse occurred between them.
She claimed that she decided to voice out when she saw Laycon on the popular BBnaija show.
However, In a swift reaction, Laycon handlers led by Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez have reacted to the viral video by his alleged baby mama that the BBNaija Lockdown winner got her pregnant as false. She said Laycon doesn’t know the lady and has never met her.
In her words: “We don’t know her and laycon has never seen her”
Jaruma took to her instagram page and shared a photo of the unnamed lady and also posted a screenshot of their private conversation which showed the lady requesting her to make ‘juju’ for her.