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Nov 18, 2017 5:55 AM HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe was set for more political turmoil on Saturday (Nov 18) with protests planned as veterans of the independence war, activists and ruling party leaders called publicly for President Robert Mugabe to be forced from office. The marches will cap an unprecedented week in which generals seized power and put Mugabe under house arrest in a stunning turnaround for the president who has ruled since 1980. The 93-year-old autocrat did not resign in talks with the army chief on Thursday and sources suggested the veteran leader was "buying time" to negotiate an end to his 37 year reign. Mugabe appeared publicly for the first time at a pre-planned graduation ceremony in Harare on Friday, further stoking questions over the status of his discussions with General Constantino Chiwenga, who led the military power grab. Later in the day, eight of Mugabe's ruling party's 10 regional branches took to state television to call for him to go. ...

Nov 18, 2017 3:49 AM Serena Williams was a beautiful bride! The 36-year-old tennis pro  said "I do"  to Alexis Ohanian in a  Beauty and the Beast -themed wedding at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Thursday, and released the photos of the elegant affair on Friday.  Williams also took to Instagram on Friday to share a stunning shot of herself in her Alexander McQueen princess gown.  Vogue , which posted 50 exclusive pics from the affair on its  website , also shared a few pics on Instagram, including a sweet snap of Williams walking down the aisle in a fierce cape.  The athlete later changed into a shorter gown for the reception. "You are the greatest of all time, not just in sport. I’m talking about as a mother, and as a wife. I am so excited to write so many more chapters of our fairy tale together,"  Vogue  captioned the photo, using part of Ohanian's vows.  Click through the rest of the images  here , ...

Nov 17, 2017 1:00 PM •Veteran Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has appeared in public for the first time since the army’s takeover earlier this week. Mugabe, who was believed to be under house arrest, attended a graduation ceremony at the Zimbabwe Open University in the capital, Harare, on Friday, where he was welcomed by a cheering crowd of supporters. Dressed in a blue academic gown and hat, he entered the ceremony venue surrounded by security personnel, and announced the opening of the event after joining the crowd in singing the national anthem. Mugabe’s surprise appearance came after soldiers took control of the headquarters of the state broadcaster ZBC and blocked access to government offices on Wednesday, while denying it was part of a coup against the government of the ruling ZANU-PF party. ‘Significant progress’ According to an army statement broadcast on Zimbabwe state television on Friday, military le...

Nov 17, 2017 1:00 PM Olamide Adedeji monomously referred to as the street king ‘Badoo’ set the hood on fire with the release of his 7th album, ‘Lagos Nawa’. As fans troop online to praise the Label owner, Olamide, Starboy Wizkid also applauded the rapper commending him for the success of his hardwork. Wizkid wrote on twitter:- @olamide_YBNL omo wobey always working! Get dat Lagos na wa! God bless   19 dislike

Nov 14, 2017 1:00 PM The president has to explain why women will be banned from training as regular combatant cadets. President Muhammadu Buhari pictured in Army uniform during the flag off of the 2016 Army celebration in Gusau, Zamfara State  (VOA Hausa) On Thursday, November 9, 2017,  President Muhammadu Buhari reconvened and inaugurated the Armed Forces Council. During his subsequent meeting with the council, the president ratified the National Defence Policy 2017 (Revised); Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers 2017, and also inaugurated the Harmonised Terms and Condition of Service for Soldiers/Rating/Airmen (Revised), among others. Armed Forces Council Meeting at the Presidential Villa on November 9 2017  (Facebook/Femi Adesina) According to a statement signed by  Col. Tukur Gusau , Public Relations Officer to Minister of Defence,  Mansur Dan-Ali , the ratifications were deemed necessary to contend with contemporary security challeng...

Nov 14, 2017 1:00 PM Aguero collapsed in the dressing room during Argentina's 2-4 loss to Nigeria. Sergio Aguero  (AP) Argentine striker  Sergio Aguero collapsed and was taken to the hospital during halftime of their 4-2 defeat to the  Super Eagles  of Nigeria on Tuesday, November 14.  Aguero played 45 minutes as Argentine surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 2-4 to Nigeria in Krasnodar. He had scored in the 35th minute of the game, racing to a ball in the Nigerian box to tap into the net. Sergio Aguero was rushed to the hospital where he has regained consciousness  (AP) On getting to the dressing room, the  Manchester City  striker collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. He has regained consciousness and underwent some test. The 29-year-old's 35th-minute goal made him Argentina’s third-highest scorer. He was replaced by  Dario Benedetto . Ever Banega  had given Argentina the lead in the 25th minute from a freekick ...

Nov 14, 2017 11:23 AM President Muhammadu Buhari will any time soon announce the much-anticipated rejig of his cabinet. Buhari has not effected a major reshuffle since he  unveiled his ‘Change Team’  exactly two years ago. It was gathered that eight new ministers are being shortlisted. The development followed disquiet in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over failure of the president to adequately compensate top stalwarts in his previous key appointments. Those to be appointed are all likely to be politicians from across the six geo-political zones. Buhari is also considering a proposal to restructure some of the ministries. Ministry of Transportation under the leadership of former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, may be split. If this happens, a new minister will be brought in to head Marine Transportation. Amaechi may be appointed Minister of Rail Transportation while Hadi Sirika, current Minister of State (Aviation) may be promoted to full Minister of Avi...

Nov 14, 2017 8:18 PM Willie Obiano The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on Monday said he was no longer comfortable standing for the November 18 governorship poll in the state. He said his life was in danger as far as the poll was concerned, stressing that his security details had been withdrawn. He said the withdrawal was ominous as it had exposed his life to eminent threat. Obiano stated this in Awka during an election stakeholders' meeting organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission. He described the act as unacceptable and dangerous. NEWSFLASHNGR.com reports that the governor demands for the immediate return of his security details in order not to constitute further threats capable of overheating the polity, adding that he would fight back if nothing is done about it. "I want my security details returned immediately because I am going to start a fight from there. I am the governor of Anambra state and all the paraphernalia of my office m...

Nov 13, 2017 3:31 AM Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State. Sir: Ever since the attentive world rose to its feet to applaud Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s virtuoso performance in six years in office, the dogs of war seem to have been let loose and they are baying for his innocent blood. Amosun, his beautiful wife and members of his cabinet have become the punching bag of miscreants on social media whose mercantile instincts mark out as cannon fodder in the hands of aggrieved and out-of-favour politicians. Every day, they concoct lies and tasteless falsehoods to nibble away at his soaring popularity among the long suffering people of Ogun State who are beginning to finally see that indeed, Ogun can be better. From all indications, the mission of the people who are sponsoring the endless calumny campaign against Amosun, his wife and members of his cabinet on social media is quite simple – to distract him from actualising his dream of a new and better Ogun State and whittle d...

Nov 13, 2017 6:49 AM The ambition of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest against President Muhammadu Buhari is unsettling some power-brokers at the presidency who are afraid that the third election between the two leaders may be won and lost by any of them. The two men had met twice in presidential election.  In 2011, Jonathan, who completed the tenure of the late former President Umar Yar Adua defeated Buhari, then of Congress for Progressive Change ( CPC), Nuhu Ribadu of Action Congress of Nigeria and former Kano State governor Ibrahim Shekarau of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). Jonathan scored 22,495,187 votes while Buhari had 12,214,853 votes However in 2015, Buhari defeated Jonathan with  15,424,921 votes while Jonathan scored  12,853,162 votes If Jonathan decides to contest, it will be the third time both men will confront each other during presidential elections. Jonathan disclosed that he was under pressure to contest in the 2019 elec...

Nov 13, 2017 12:16 AM Nigerian duo, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage have been crowned best male and female artistes in West Africa at  the ongoing All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) . Wizkid defeated Davido, Tekno and others to win the top prize. The “Ojuelegba” crooner and Tiwa Savage, who recently collaborated on  ‘Ma Lo’, a single off the latter’s ‘Sugarcane’  EP, were announced winners of the categories on Sunday evening in Lagos state. Emtee was announced as the Best Male Artiste in South Africa while Tanzanian singer Nandy emerged Best Female Artiste in East Africa. Alikiba and MI Abaga won the Best African Collaboration category while Eddy Kenzo was named the Best Male Artiste in East Africa. The plaques for AFRIMA 2017 are being given out at the EKO Hotel & Suites. 189 dislike