Sad: 'Rhinestone Cowboy' Singer Is Dead (Photo)

Glen Campbell, legendary country music singer best known for his 1975 hit, "Rhinestone Cowboy" has died after a long battle with Alzheimer.


Campbell died Tuesday around 10 AM in a Nashville facility for Alzheimer's patients according to a source close to his family.

The musician released more than 70 albums over a 50-year career, and had a series of hits in the '60s and '70s including "Gentle on My Mind," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "Country Boy" and his best-selling single, "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Glen made history in 1967 by winning 4 Grammys in the country and pop categories, and took home CMA's Entertainer of the Year award in 1968.

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Lecturers Attack Governor Bello Due To ASUU Ban

Following the purported proscription of the union activities in the Kogi State University, the Academic Staff Union of Universities has said Governor Yahaya Bello does not understand the Nigerian constitution.


The Calabar zone of ASUU comprising the University of Calabar, University of Uyo, Cross River University of Technology, Abia State University, Akwa Ibom State University, Ebonyi State University and the Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, said the unions were in the exclusive list of the constitution.

In a press briefing in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, ASUU said Bello’s action was ridiculous and a national embarrassment.

Bello had on July 19 reportedly banned the activities of the KSU branch of ASUU following the refusal of the lecturers to call off their six months old strike.

In a statement read on behalf of his colleagues by the Chairman of ASUU, University of Calabar, Dr. Tony Eyang, the union said Bello’s action showed that he had no knowledge of the country’s constitution, which he said, put unions in the exclusive list.

In the statement, which was also endorsed by the zonal coordination of ASUU, Prof. Nsing Ogar, the union said the governor had no such powers to ban the union.

“By purportedly banning ASUU KSU’s activities, Governor Bello has exposed his lack of understanding of the constitutionality of union matters in Nigeria, which belong to the Exclusive Legislative List. The governor has also shown his ignorance of the fact that he has neither the locus nor the power to ban a duly registered union or a part of it and its activities,” it added.

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See What Charly Boy Says About Protest Attack

Popular entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy, has said that he was brutalised during the protest organised on Tuesday at the Unity Fountain in Abuja by a coalition of civil society organisations acting under the aegis of ‘Concerned Nigerians’.


Oputa, in a telephone interview with a Punch correspondent, said that one of the anti-riot policemen, who attacked the protesters with tear-gas and water cannons, hit him in the eye with the butt of his rifle.
He said;

• “We were not even up to 10 people that set out for the Unity Fountain. When we got there, we met close to 200 policemen. Initially they tried to stop us from going further. But we explained to them that ours would be a peaceful demonstration. I gave them the assurance that we were not going to anywhere else and the protest would not be hijacked by hoodlums.
  
  “Before we knew it, they started with the water cannon. Then they tear-gassed us and set their dogs against us. Worried, I went to one of the policemen who was standing near me and asked him why they resorted to such action. Instead of responding to me, he suddenly raised the butt of his gun and hit me in the eye.”
  
  Oputa said he was immediately rushed to a clinic for treatment. But he expressed concern over the health of another victim, a TV journalist, said to be severely beaten up by the police.
  
  “I saw them beating up that man and smashing his camera. I hope they have not killed him,” he said.
  
  However, the self-styled ‘Area Father’ vowed to continue with the protest, in spite of the attack. “We are coming out tomorrow. It is better they kill me now because I will never stop speaking for the masses of this country,”

Source; Punch.

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29 Born-Again Christians Return WAEC Certificates Over Exam Malpractices

Twenty-nine born again Christians have returned their certificates to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for engaging in examination malpractice when they sat for the exams.


The examination body in a statement released after its 62nd National Examination Committee meeting recently, said that among the 29 certificates that were returned by the born again Christians, includes one that was issued 33 years ago (1984) and another one that was issued 32 years ago (1985).

A breakdown showed that four certificates each were returned by born again Christians who on their own confessed that they cheated while sitting for their exams between 2011 and 2013.

Others include three that sat for the examinations in 2000, 2004, 2008, two each in 1992 and 2003 while one certificate each was returned by born again Christians who sat for the examination in 1984, 1985, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2012.

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"Sanctions For Churning Out Hate Songs To Be Unleashed" - Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government, yesterday, vowed to unleash the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC and security agencies against promoters of hate speech and songs now raging in some sections of the country.


The vow by the Federal Government came as the NBC vowed to apply appropriate sanctions from the broadcasting code against the broadcasters of the hate songs.

Former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, also condemned the anti-Igbo songs fanned in some sections of the North.

Asked to give the Federal Government’s reactions to the anti-Igbo songs, yesterday, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said:

• "Let me make it very clear, hate speech from anywhere, from any part of the country is what we have been preaching against and I feel that there must be sanctions.
  
  I am sure that the NBC will sanction any broadcast station that broadcasts this kind of hate speeches and I am sure that the security authorities would hound anybody who is found to be engaged in hate speeches in any form.
  
  The government does not just care about hate speeches in the North, the government is against hate speeches anywhere; any form of music anywhere which can be described as hate speech from any part of Nigeria will be penalised, no mistake about that. No part of the country has the right to incite any part of the country against the other,".

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Young Lady Graduated As Best Flying Student From The Nigerian Air Force (See Photos)

Sixteen cadets who concluded their ab initio flight training were presented their certificates at the induction of 5 newly acquired super Mushshak aircrafts for Nigeria's operation in Kaduna state. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, Minister for Defence, Mansur Dan Ali and other dignitaries witnessed the event.

See more photos from the event below...




Congratulations to them!.

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"He Is Just A Depressed Loudmouth Suffering From ‘Mouth Diarrhoea’" - Sen Kashamu To Gov Fayose

The senator representing Ogun-east senatorial district under PDP, Sen. Buruji Kashamu has described the governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose as a depressed loudmouth suffering from ‘mouth diarrhoea’.


He said this at the party’s South-West stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan Oyo state capital.

However, it was reported by ‘Thecable’ that Fayose raised a motion for his expulsion, arguing that him (Buruji Kashamu) was responsible for the challenges confronting the party in the south-west.

According to Buruji, “The truth is: besides the illegality of their so-called resolutions, I do not need the association of Fayose and his cohorts. It is Fayose and his gang that should be avoided by our people.

“He has since been declared a persona non grata and unfit among reasonable and right-thinking members of the society. “Ordinarily, I would not have dignified Fayose with a response since everybody knows him as a depressed loudmouth who is suffering from what the legendary Chief Gani Fawehinmi would describe as ‘mouth diarrhoea’.

He is nothing but an opportunist and a political scavenger whose night time will soon come.

“Fayose wants to be the ‘alpha and omega’ of the PDP in the south-west, whether by hook or crook. But he forgets that leadership is not compelled; it is earned.

And he does not have what it takes to lead the PDP even in Ekiti state, let alone the south-west. For now, he can only aspire and pretend to the leadership. In a couple of months, the Pharaoh that we see today, we shall him no more. He finally said”

Source: Vanguard

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Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke Spotted at The 'Resume Or Resign' Protest In Abuja

Famous Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has joined the very few protesters demanding the President resumes or resigns now.

The actor was seen at the venue with them! Big ups!..

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Underground Ritualist Den Discovered In Lagos State (See Photos)

Bad folks always devising evil.
An underground ritualist den was uncovered at Obadeyi bus-stop in Ijaiye area of Lagos-Abeokuta road, by those who came to the aid of a sweeper who was heard screaming for help after she was abducted.

Below are details as shared by an online source...

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Meet 91yrs Old Grandma Who Emerges The Oldest University Graduate In Thailand (Photos)

A 91-year-old woman became the oldest person to graduate from university in Thailand on Wednesday, receiving her bachelor's degree from King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Escorted by her family, Kimlun Jinakul travelled more than 700 kilometers from the northern province of Phayao to Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, near Bangkok, to receive her bachelor's degree in human ecology.


"It has always been my dream to continue my studies," Kimlun told local TV station Thai PBS, adding that she had finished junior high school but couldn't continue her education at the time because her family couldn't finance it.

"When I was young, I actually received good grades," she said. "I have always enjoyed reading. I even bought manuals to educate myself so I could help my children with their homework."

Kimlun said she became inspired to continue her formal studies in 2011, once her children and grandchildren had received university educations and found decent jobs.

"It's never too late to study," she said.

"She is a very determined person," said Bhum Juasiripakdee, one of Kimlun's grandchildren. "We all support her while making sure she remains in good health."

The university said Kimlun had not received any special treatment in terms of grading. In fact, she failed half of her courses and had to retake examinations several times.

"But the university provided me with a lot of convenience," Kimlun said. "They allocated rooms on the ground floor for me so I did not have to climb the stairs."

The university is the first in Thailand to offer distance learning to elderly people. Almost 200 people older than 60 have enrolled.

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"This is When I Will Re-marry" - Tonto Dekeh

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has declared that she will be getting married again once she finds true love.


Tonto Dikeh marriage to Olakunle Churchill crashed a few months ago.

She said she’s still open to love and will remarry once love comes her way again while adding that she is a very private person and that no one truly knows her.

• I have always been a very private person and anything that people say about me is what they want to make up. No one truly knows me, no one knows what I eat or don’t eat, she told Premium Times.
  
  "No one knows me and the only thing about me that is being made public is what I post on social media. So, if I don’t post it, disregard it.”

On her love life and the possibility of getting married again, the actress said;

• “Love is a beautiful thing and love is exquisite. So, of course, I will remarry once I find true love.”

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[MUSIC] Olamide – Wo (Prod. by Young John)

Here is something new from YBNL boss Olamide and it’s titled Wo.

This track will definitely get you moving so, get ready to put on your dancing shoes.

This will be doing some major damage on radio and in the clubs.

Proudly production by It’s Young John The Wicked Producer

Download and Enjoy!.

[MUSIC] Olamide – Wo (Prod. by Young John)

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"I'm Not Condemning The Igbos" - Davido Claims

Famous Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has denied reports quoting him as saying that his father will buy the whole Igbo land so the Igbos will stop the noise about Biafra.


The reports went viral during the weekend where the “IF” crooner was quoted as also describing Igbos as stupid people.

The tweet read;

• “My father will just buy off the whole Igboland and their stupid biafra will stop, stupid Igbos.”

The Omo baba lowo who was confronted by a twitter user, denied making such comment.

The twitter user asked;

• “iamDavido, this is what have been trending on social media that you said, can you confirm it please?”

In response, Davido said:

• “[I] would never make such statement, tell them to try again.”

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[MUSIC] Akintunde Ft. Lil Kesh – Omo Logo (Remix)

Omo Ologo crooner popularly known as Akintunde is back with remix to his hot single “Omo Ologo” produced by Tony Y. On this one he teamed up with Yagi Boss Lil Kesh.

Expect nothing less than good music at its best. This tune is spanking hot and guaranteed a must on the replay. Keep your ears open and eyes peeled as Akintunde takes over the street.

Download and Enjoy!.

[MUSIC] Akintunde Ft. Lil Kesh

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Police Arrested Man For Allegedly Raping 5 Years Old Girl

Nigeria Police Force, Ilasa Division, Lagos have arrested a suspected serial rapist identified as Emeka for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl at Osoyintola area of Ilasamaja.


According to the report we received , a resident said that, “ Emeka gave the girl biscuit, took her into the toilet and raped her.

“The girl was heard crying. Her elder sister, who was looking for her, heard her voice and started calling her name. At that point, Emeka rushed out of the toilet and bolted. The victim told her sister that Emeka had been doing it to her for some time.

“That was not the first time he has done such an act. He has done it to five other children between ages five and six but he would end up begging their parents to forgive him.”

Preliminary Investigation as gathered revealed that the victim was the sixth minor to be raped by the suspect, as he usually lures his victims whose ages are between five and six years with sweets and biscuits into bathrooms and toilets, where he rapes them.

Medical report according to Police sources revealed that the victim’s hymen had been broken and that there was penetration.

The suspect has been arrested at his hideout around the area and transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja.

However, Police sources alleged that attempts by Emeka’s family members to bribe the Police were rebuffed by the Divisional Police Officer, Superintend Oriyomi Oluwasanmi.

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