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Jesus Christ Is Fake – Rev. Owusu Bempah

Nov 8, 2017 topnews

Among many Christians, Jesus Christ since time immemorial has been accepted as the son of God but Leader and founder of Glorious Word Power Ministry International (GWPMI), Reverend Owusu Bempah disagrees, sparking controversy. The Man of God who has stirred the latest controversy insists that the real son of God is called Yeshua Hamashiach reiterating that Jesus Christ was an impostor. “The son of God is not called Jesus Christ. He is called Yeshua Hamashiach. The name Jesus Christ was given by Constantine. Yeshua Hamashiach was given birth to by…

Meek Mill Jailed For Probation Violation

Nov 8, 2017 topnews

A judge sentenced rapper Meek Mill to two to four years in prison for a probation violation Monday, drawing outcry from fellow entertainers and the hip-hop world. “The sentence handed down by the Judge — against the recommendation of the Assistant District Attorney and Probation Officer — is unjust and heavy handed,” Jay-Z wrote Monday on Facebook. “We will always stand by and support Meek Mill, both as he attempts to right this wrongful sentence and then in returning to his musical career.” Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation manages Mill, has…

2019 Elections: We Will Be Stoned To Death If We Present Buhari – APC Group

Nov 7, 2017 topnews

An All Progressives Congress group which goes under the banner of Southern Mandate of Nigeria (SMN), sai Nigerians will stone them at campaign grounds, if President Muhammadu Buhari is presented as their presidential candidate. National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Francis Ikonomwan, in a statement made available to journalists in Benin, Edo State, described the call b members of Buhari Support Group on President Mohammadu Buhari to contes the 2019 election, as political sycophancy. He described members of the Buhari Support Group as a “bunch of people who do not…

Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football

Nov 7, 2017 topnews

Former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has announced he is retiring from football after playing his last game for New York City. The 38-year-old won 116 caps for Italy and helped them win the 2006 World Cup. Pirlo began his career at Brescia and also played for Inter, AC Milan and Juventus before joining the Major League Soccer side two years ago. In a statement posted on his Twitter account, Pirlo also thanked “every team that I had the honour to play for” and “every team-mate that I have been pleased…

FG To Demolish Costain, Jibowu Bridges For Lagos/ibadan Standard Gauge Rail Line

Nov 7, 2017 topnews

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said the laying of tracks of Lagos – Ibadan standard gauge rail line would start in December . He also said that Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos would be demolished to give way for the new railway lines . Amaechi made the remarks in Lagos when he met with the Steering Committee of the project and the China Civil Engineering Construction Company . The minister said “The two bridges that we may likely demolish are Jibowu and Costain to give way to…

ASUP To Begin Indefinite Strike November 13

Nov 7, 2017 topnews

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics ( ASUP ) is set to embark on an indefinite strike action with effect from Monday, November 13, 2017 to press for the implementation of its agreement with government, accusing government of treating polytechnic education with disdain and levity. Rising from the emergency meeting of its National Executive Council, ASUP said it has no choice than to embark on an indefinite strike after the expiration of its earlier 21 days ultimatum, adding that the conciliatory meeting organised by the Federal Ministry of Labour failed…

Michael Emenalo quits Chelsea

Nov 6, 2017 topnews

A former Nigerian international, Michael Emenalo, has resigned from his role as Chelsea’s technical director, the club has announced. The ex-Super Eagles defender has been a key figure behind the scenes at the club for the past decade. He worked in the scouting and coaching departments before being promoted to his current role in 2011, taking over responsibility for Chelsea’s player recruitment and youth department. Arguably owner Roman Abramovich’s most trusted lieutenant, Emenalo has often been viewed as a controversial figure at the club. During his 10 years at Stamford…

Ace writer, Niran Adedokun launches book on female directors

Nov 6, 2017 topnews

Ladies Calling the Shots, a book chronicling the exploits of 16 female film and television directors in Nigeria will be launched in Lagos on Monday November 13, 2017. The event will hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, under the chairmanship of Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba. Other dignitaries expected at the event are Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode; President, Wellbeing Foundation Africa and wife of Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki; Wife of the Governor of Kwara, Dcns Omolewa Ahmed;…

Spicy food lowers blood pressure -Study

Nov 6, 2017 topnews

A new study has revealed that eating spicy food may curb unhealthy cravings for salt, leading to lower blood pressure. Researchers found that people who enjoyed this type of cuisine appeared to eat less salt because it ‘tricks’ their brains into wanting less. As a result, they were found to have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Senior study author Professor Zhiming Zhu, of the Third Military Medical University in Chongqing, China, said: “Previously, a pilot study found that trace amounts of…

First Bank’s Bullish trading drives YtD to highs

Nov 6, 2017 topnews

First Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, had an upsurge in price appreciation moving 14.6 percent during the week. Many stock analysts believed the bank still holds good fundamentals. By this, Year-to-Date (YtD) returns on investment crossed over the 100 percent leading territory. The movement in YtD was coming after three trading days of lack-luster reaction to the bank’s 9-month financial results which saw the stock price in a temporal 0.8 percent appreciation and it lost the gains the next trading day. However, the bulls took over on Tuesday last…