Photos: Major Al-Mustapha Addresses Nigerian Youths at Yaw’s Stageplay ‘Apere’

Yaw’s 9^th edition of his stage play series ‘Apere’ starring Sound Sultan, was held on Sunday; May 28^th, 2017 at Eko Hotel. The event witnessed attendance from several influential dignitaries, personalities, celebrities and socialites, including Nigeria’s former CSO Major Al-Mustapha who delivered a motivational speech to the audience regarding the restitution of Nigeria by the youths.

Major Al-Mustapha was ushered on stage by Yaw whom he embraced heartily before delivering his speech. Al-Mustapha proceeded to speak on why Nigerian youths need to understand the power and the key to the resurgence of the country lies in their hands, and as such, only those qualified and efficient to rule should be voted in.

 

The Major went on to commend Yaw and Sound Sultan’s performance and the stage play’s theme, stressing the importance of using entertainment to convey meaningful messages towards positive incentives among the youths at large.

 

Al-Mustapha also alluded the current situation of the country is quite heart-rending and the youths need to take action before it’s too late, encouraging them to unify so as to birth a prosperous nation.

 

The speech was well-received among the audience causing them to applaud the former CSO with glee as he exited the stage.

 

‘Apere’s theme encompassed politics, cultural influence on morals, society norms and convention; delivered with satire, effortlessly causing the audience to roll in laughter.

 

The show’s audience also witnessed exciting performances from several industry big shots, including Sugarboy, Humble Smith, Tuface, Tiwa Savage, Viktoh, Skales, 9ice, Kenny Blaq, Funny Bone, Terry Apala, among others.

Photos: Nigerian Man Beats Housemaid, Rubs Salt And Pepper Into Her Wounds

A man, identified as Chibuike Onwuchekwa, inflicted injuries on his housemaid for failing to fill two water containers at Umuga Ovom in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.

Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that Onwuchekwa and his wife had, last Sunday, sent the young girl (names withheld) to fill two water containers in their house from a nearby borehole, while they left for church service.

The couple returned from church to discover that the girl, aged about 10, was unable to fill the two containers before the borehole owner closed shop.

Onwuchekwa beat the girl, leaving her with injuries, locked her up and left for an event with his wife, despite the pleas from neighbours.

A resident of the community, who gave his name as Nkem, said they decided to invite the Police when the girl escaped from the house to inform them that Onwuchekwa poured a mixture of salt and pepper on the injuries he inflicted on her during the earlier beating.

He disclosed that the girl had suffered several of such beatings from Onwuchekwa. In one instance, when she was accused of theft in her school, he beat her even though she was absolved of the accusation by her teachers.

Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abia State Command, DSP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said he was not aware of the incident.

However, a senior Police officer at the Eastern Ngwa Division confirmed the incident, adding that the girl is receiving medical attention.

CCTV Images Show Manchester Bomber Prowling The City As He Plotted The Suicide Attack That Killed 22

Police have released new CCTV images of the Manchester bomber prowling the streets of the city in a bid to piece together his movements before the attack.

Officers are asking for the public’s help in piecing together what happened in the lead-up to the atrocity at the Manchester Arena last Monday in which terrorist Salman Abedi killed 22 people.

Detective Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson, head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit, said ‘significant progress’ was being made in the investigation.

But he added that police were still trying to establish why Abedi went to the Banff Road area in Rusholme.

Meanwhile, following claims that warnings about Abedi were not followed up, officers have been unable to find any records of calls to the police anti-Terrorist Hotline regarding Abedi before the events of May 22.

Police have asked for anyone who called them about the bomber before the attack to get in touch.

The new CCTV images show Abedi in various spots around the city.

In one he is wearing blue jeans, £150 Nike Air Jordan trainers and is holding his jacket over his right arm.

Another shows the killer with his jacket on and carrying a backpack.

The fresh images come after the mother of eight-year-old victim Saffie Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire, was said to be now ‘aware of the situation’.

Saffie was at the Ariana Grande concert with her mother Lisa and older sister Ashlee Bromwich, who is in her 20s, who were both taken to hospital.

Mrs Roussos was reportedly in a critical condition initially and on a life support machine.

In a post on Facebook group Leyland Memories, family friend Mike Swanny said Mrs Roussos was now awake and out of surgery.

He praised the bravery of Mrs Roussos and Saffie’s father Andrew, saying: ‘I am very proud of the strength that Lisa and Andrew have as a couple their bravery though (sic) this is commendable.

He added: ‘Now they can start to deal and rebuild their lives, I hope this news will make everyone smile as this is the best news we’ve had through this tragedy.’

Mr Swanny told the Lancashire Evening Post: ‘Lisa’s pulling through. She was in a critical condition at first, but she came off life support on Saturday and was up and talking on Sunday. She’s aware of the situation with Saffie.

‘She’s still in hospital, but she’s moving her legs, which is fantastic.’

Speaking about the new CCTV images, Mr Jackson said: ‘We are still working to track the movements of Salman Abedi and have already released a number of images of him, in the hope that they will jog people’s memories.

‘Today, we are releasing further images of Abedi, so I would ask you to look closely at them and contact us if you saw him.

ChaCha Eke Shares Adorable Family Photos, As She Celebrates 4th Wedding Anniversary

Delta State-based Nigerian actress,  ChaCha Eke Faani took to her Instagram to share adorable pictures of her family as they celebrate their 4th wedding Anniversary today, June 1st.

The mother-of-two shared a picture of herself and her husband, Austin Faani on an All-black superb outfit as well as a family photo comprising of herself, her husband and their two daughters.

She wrote:

Today I Celebrate The Best Decision I Ever Made…Since June 1st 2013. What Was, Still Is…❤
#4yearsAnniversary #Mr&MrsFaani

..Amazing, The Blessings The Lord Has Given In Just 4years…❤❤
Happy 4years Wedding Anniversary To The Faani Family. #Mr&MrsFaani

FG Bans Sale Of Cigarettes To Anyone Below 18, List Places Where Smoking Is Prohibited

The Federal government has announced the ban on the sale of cigarettes to persons below the age of 18. Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja as part of activities to mark the World No Tobacco Day, yesterday May 31st.

“Having carefully analysed the NTC Act 2015, I wish to announce with high sense of responsibility that government will begin implementing the following provisions:

prohibition of sale of tobacco products to and by anyone below 18; ban of sale of cigarettes in single sticks. Cigarettes must be sold in packs of 20 sticks only; and smokeless tobacco shall be sold in a minimum of a pack of 30 grams.

Ban of sale or offer for sale or distribution of tobacco or tobacco products through mail, internet or other online device; prohibition of interference of tobacco industry in public health and related issues; and Prohibition of smoking in anywhere on the premises of a child care facility; educational facility; and health care facility.

“Other prohibited places for smoking include playgrounds; amusement parks; plazas; public parks; stadium, public transports, restaurants, bars, or other public gathering spaces.” Adwole also called for the prosecution of owners or managers of any of the places listed above, who permits, encourages or fails to stop smoking in the above listed places.

Adewole in his statement also announced the prohibition of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship of any kind; and compliance with specified standard for content as set out by Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

Photo: 12 Year Old Nigerian Girl Who Lives Inside Refuse Dump Site Gives Birth Names Baby Miracle

 

A 12-year-old homeless Nigerian child has given birth to a baby at a refuse site.

Child’s Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) shared a photo of the child mother and her newborn baby who she named Miracle on Facebook and wrote:

“A 12-Year-Old #StreetChild, Gives Birth to Another Street Child in a Refuse Site in Nigeria. Yesterday we had a naming ceremony and the child was named MIRACLE.

His mother is a 12-year-old girl and a homeless child whose only shelter is a dumpster at a dump site meant for collecting recycles, such as cans, aluminum, coppers and used plastic bottles.

As at yesterday morning, she was locked out of the place together with her baby.

Contact us if you want to support this child or call the volunteer Benjamin Omin Itu at +234 808 230 9390.

Gay Dads Are Pregnant With Their First Biological Child – See Their Incredible Love Story

A pair of gay dads have spoken of their delight as they prepare to welcome their first biological child. Biff Chaplow and Trystan Reese are already adoptive parents to two young children Riley and Hailey, but the couple had always longed for a baby of their own.
Trystan, who is transgender, first managed to conceive in 2016 but they suffered the heartbreak of a miscarriage at six weeks. They had considered waiting up to a year before trying again. .

But because of the medical complications of Trystan having to go off testosterone they decided to continue. And the married couple, who live in Portland, Oregon, have confirmed Trystan is due to give birth in the summer.