Don’t teach us nonsense, South Africa
The House of Representatives has warned South Africa against “adding insult to our (Nigeria’s) grief” by alleging that Nigerians in the country were criminals.
According to Gbajabiamila, time for dialogue is over and its time to take action on the xenophobic attacks. He described the attacks on Nigerians and their businesses as an “abomination against our people,” stating that, “We did not provoke nor did we deserve the treatment meted out to our people in South Africa.”
Again, both governments need to be proactive in nipping this whole mess in the bud. Lives of millions of innocent, hardworking citizens are on the line. This isn’t the time to score political points – just do the right thing!
Robert Mugabe: Gone too late
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, has died aged 95. His family confirmed his death to the BBC. Mr Mugabe had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Singapore since April.
Mr Mugabe was ousted in a military coup in 2017 after 37 years in power. His early years were praised for broadening access to health and education for the black majority – but his later years were marked by rights abuses and corruption.
His successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa, expressed his “utmost sadness”, calling Mr Mugabe “an icon of liberation”.
Wherever he is, Mugabe must be wondering why the whole of Zimbabwe didn’t come along with him. Baba been hug that seat like say na salvation. Zimbabweans should sha check whether the man added the country in his will.
Now, giving birth knows no [old] age
A 73-year-old woman, Mangayamma Yaramati, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has given birth to twin girls. Doctors delivered the twins, who were born following IVF treatment, on Thursday.
Mangayamma Yaramati said she and her husband, who is 82 years old, have always wanted children but had been unable to conceive until now. Having children was important to the couple, who also said that they felt stigmatised in their village.
“They would call me a childless lady,” Ms Yaramati said. “We tried many times and saw numerous doctors,” she added, “so this is the happiest time of my life.”
Wow. How much medical practice has evolved. God must be looking down on us thinking, “These people don’t fear God o.” But then, congratulations to the parents.
Nicki Minaj hangs up her mic…not so fast
Nicki Minaj recently shocked fans when she announced she was retiring in a tweet. However, the star has since explained herself when her followers begged for answers.
Replying to one of her Barbies, as her fans are popularly known, the 36-year-old apologised for her ‘insensitive’ words, and called her recent revelations ‘abrupt’.
“I’m still right here. Still madly in love with you guys and you know that.” Nicki went on to reveal that she’ll address her choice to retire in her Apple Beats 1 show, Queen Radio. “I promise (yo)u guys will be happy.”
Thank you, Jesus! Nicki, biko, don’t play this kind of game again. Do you know how much your fiery yet sexy raps will be missed? And can you fathom the inspiration you have wrought on ‘Anacondas’ all over the world?
Caster Semanya goes the Usain Bolt way
Two-time Olympic 800m gold medallist Caster Semenya has joined JVW, a South African women’s football team. The club is one of the top sides in the league for Gauteng province – the main women’s football league in South Africa is split into nine provincial competitions.
The 28-year-old is unable to compete without taking testosterone-reducing drugs following a rule change by the IAAF, athletics’ governing body. It means she cannot defend her 800m World Championship title in Doha this month – though she is fighting the rule change through the courts.
“I am looking forward to this new journey, I appreciate the love and support I already get from the team,” Semenya told the club website.
Very awful what Caster is being made to go through – all just because of who she is! Stay strong, sis.