A begger girl's touching story

From a friend...

A GOLDEN HEART:

"I made a new friend. She is Leila, one of those Fulani’s from Mali who beg for alms at the Accra mall. She approached me  smiled and spoke pidgin.Auntie "make u give me money make i buy food chop'.. I smiled back and said I  have not eaten since morning myself..she asked if it was true ...I said yeah... she then handed me all the coins she had in hand... I asked if she is sure i could use the money...She replied Yes I  could...When I  counted the money, it was just a cedi and 10p... I told her it wont be enough...she asked me to wait for a minute...She went to check where she keeps her money and brought back  4cedis...She said 5 cedis should be enough to buy rice... I  told her i would need water she then asked me to wait so she begs  for some money for me, after  10 minutes she came back with 50 pesewas from her brother and said she can direct me to a canteen...I  followed her.While engaging her in conversation,people just starred at us.Others advised  i shouldn't mind her. I told them she wasn't begging for money.

I distracted her with question while we waited.She is js 10 years. I asked why she gave me all the money.She replied "ibi u dey hungry auntie, i go fit beg for money but u no go fit, so just take am".At  this point i had tears in my eyes.People were wondering what conversation we were having..She asked that i take photos with her.When my friend arrived she told her to make sure i get food to eat. I asked her to take back her money.She looked very disappointed and asked why, I  told her i just needed company while i waited..."

Wow....what a touching story! I believe you and I would agree that Leila has a heart of gold. How many of us will give wholeheartedly to people who need our help in trying times as this young lady did. This is love. She loves her neighbour as herself or more than herself. I  pray that Leila will never lack anything in life.

Daughter of Afro pop legend Fela Kuti engaged at 55

Yeni Kuti, the daughter of late Afro-beat legend, Fela Kuti is finally out of the singles club!

Yeni-Kuti-with-her-fiancé-Theo-Lawson
Yeni recently got engaged to her partner of five years, Theo Lawson, at a surprise birthday party held in Lagos.

According to Femi Kuti’s manager, Mallam Abdul Okwechime who confirmed the story to Naij.com, the party which held on May 24, 2016, was organised by the duo of Mallam Abdul and Akin Adeoye, the president of Prince of Anthony Hotels, where the event was held.

Yeni, who is also the eldest child of Fela Kuti, was treated to a lavish party witnessed by family and close friends.

The Kutis
At the event were Dr. Dotun Ransome-Kuti, Seun Kuti, Kunle Kuti and Femi Kuti, who gave an unexpected musical performance.

Yeni Kuti had been married before to the late Femi Segun, who died from a power bike accident on March 21, 2014.

They had a daughter named Rolari during their marriage who got married to her beau on June 27, 2015 at the African Shrine in Lagos.

Mourinho will bring Manchester united legend back

According to the Daily Mirror,  Jose Mourinho wants to bring Rio Ferdinand back to Manchester United as part of his coaching staff.

Manchester United have finally appointed Jose Mourinho as manager of the club after months of speculation. The tactician has signed a three year contract with the club after Louis van Gaal’s sacking .

The source reports that Mourinho believes the former centre-back has ‘outstanding qualities’ and has made enquiries about the 37-year-old’s availability. it should be noted that Ferdinand currently works as a pundit for BT Sport and will be part of the BBC’s team for Euro 2016.

Previously Ferdinand, who made over 400 appearances for United, winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League crown said: “Congratulations to Jose on being announced manager of the biggest club in the world! This is Jose Mourinho’s most exciting & most challenging job yet.”

He continued: “The first thing he needs to do is install ‘winning mentality’ back into the club. Get this ingredient back into the players but also the people that work inside the club day to day. Give them back that belief so it is breathing throughout the club again, which is so important. But doing the above in the Manchester United way is equally as important.”

Ferdinand added: “I have heard many say the ‘Mourinho WAY’ is not the Manchester United style of playing football. However, the Chelsea team that Jose put together first time round when he entered the Premier League played with wingers and hurt teams with quick attacking play. They had the likes of [Arjen] Robben and [Damien] Duff on the wings who were direct and quick. This is a sign he knows how to get a team playing in a way Manchester United fans can look forward to seeing.”

Coco Adeleke and Caleb Adaji celebrate white wedding in style in Dubai

Lovebirds Coco Adeleke and Caleb Adaji have taken their love story a step further following a successful traditional wedding which held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Lagos.

Coco is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Chief Deji Adeleke. She is also the elder sister of Nigerian music star Davido.

The pop singer was present at the white wedding which took place on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai and he served it hot and stylish.

The bride, Coco, was resplendent in a ballgown dress just as the Aye singer looked dapper in a gold and black tuxedo by Nigerian designer Okunoren.

URBANTOWNCRIER; wishes the newly-married couple a splendid time together, meanwhile see the first set of photos from their massive wedding celebration:

Source: naij
Photo credit: instagram

Army arrests some Niger Delta Avengers

The Nigerian army has revealed what transpired during the operation that led to the arrest of members of the Niger Delta Avengers.

Suspected Niger Delta militants arrested by the military
In a statement issued by Brigadier-General Farouk Yahaya, he said the operation was carried out on Saturday, May 28 in Oporoza community in Delta state. The search operation led to the arrest of 10 suspected Niger Delta Avengers militants.

Read the statement below:

The renewed attacks and sabotage to oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta Region, particularly in Delta State which have adversely impacted on the crude oil production and the supply of gas been particularly worrisome and of concern to this Brigade and to the Nigerian Army and Operation PULO SHIELD. Several cases of sabotage were recorded in Delta State from 1 January 2016 to date and there were still further warnings of more damages to oil and gas assets and threats to shut down all operations in the sector.

To this end, the Brigade decided to embark on pre-emptive measures to contain and deter the criminals from actualizing their threats within the scope of our operational mandates. Consequently, based on information available to this Brigade, a cordon and search operation of Oporaza Community and environs was ordered. The team arrived the town at about 0140 Hours on 28 May 2016 and cordoned the hideout of the suspected militants and pipeline vandals. A total of 10 persons were arrested during the operation and items recovered include:

Pistol – 1.
Pistol magazines (empty) – 2.
7.62 mm Special Ammunition – 196 Rounds.
9 mm Ammunition – 1 Round.
Live Cartridge – 1 Round.
Bugle – 1.
Hand Held Radio sets – 15.
Detonator 33 cords – 28.
Phones – 18
Sim cards (Glo, MTN and Airtel) – 203
Swim suit – 5
Head lamp – 2
Laptop – 1
Ipad – 2
Camera – 1
Phone chargers – 5
Wrist watches – 3
Wraps of substances suspected to be Indian Hemp – 7
Complimentary cards – 7
Cable wire – 3 pieces.
Speed boat throttle cable – 5 pieces.
Roles of wire – 3
Hand gloves – 6 pairs.
Twenty Three Thousand Naira Cash – N23,000.00
Combat boot – 1 pair.
Dagger – 5 pieces.
UBA Cheque Book – 1.

Our operations that led to these arrests and recoveries were conducted professionally, guided by our mandate, operation orders, code of conduct and rules of engagement. Our operations are strictly targeted against perpetrators of all criminal acts in our area of responsibility and not innocent citizens.

Therefore law abiding citizens are please free to go about their normal, lawful businesses without hindrance as it is indeed part of our mandate to protect live and property and provide enabling environment for law abiding citizens in our area of responsibility.

Meanwhile, Government Ekpempuolo, alias Tompolo sent a message to members of the militancy group to desist from their act and insists he has no affiliation with them.

He said his trial with the EFCC is one of the reasons he can’t come out of hiding to address the issue squarely.
Source: Naij

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A Dubai bound Emirates flight made an emergency landing in Lagos due to the deteriorating health condition of a suspected cocaine trafficker

An Emirates flight EK 262 from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, made an emergency landing in Lagos due to the deteriorating health condition of a suspected cocaine trafficker who was onboard the plane yesterday May 28th. Screening by the NDLEA officials found four passengers positive for drug ingestion who are currently under interrogation.

One of the suspects in critical condition was immediately hospitalized as doctors battled to save his life.

Speaking on the incident, the NDLEA commander at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, Ahmadu Garba, said the Emirates flight left Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai but was forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos due to the health condition of a passenger on board who ingested cocaine.

“A passenger complained of severe abdominal pains and later suffered three recurrent seizures thus necessitating an emergency landing in Lagos. Upon arrival, four passengers tested positive for narcotic ingestion. They are Okeh Desmond, Ezeanya Nnaemeka, Christopher Nonso and Chibusi Promise. All the suspects are under observation,” Garba said.