Nigerian gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey will lead worship at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.The event, a non-partisan tradition held before the swearing-in of a new administration, will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom in Washington, D.C.The gospel artist known for the Hallelujah Challenge, announced the news on Instagram, inviting followers to “raise a sound in America.””Let’s raise a sound in America. And let the King of Glory come in, see you 20th January, 2025””The Presidential Prayer Breakfast is a non-official and non-governmental event. It is a Faith Based platform...
💥”My political strength is in my sincere relationship with my friends across Nigeria.
💥”My political strength is in my sincere relationship with my friends across Nigeria. We have been friends for decades. You can’t use over 40 years of your life to pretend, even a saying goes “a fool at 40 is a fool forever”, it goes for the wise at 40 too, it goes for the loyal at 40 too. I did not wake up one day to say I want to lead Nigeria, I took time to understand the country and her people. I led my own life, I led in my own career, I led my senatorial district, I led...
I am the only Governor in Nigeria presently that all his children are schooling in the country and not even beyond Southeast!
3 in Ebonyi and 2 in Enugu. Their biggest school fees is #35, 000 and when I told them in the Nigeria Governor’s forum, all were surprised and felt sober. Some Commissioners in my Government has schools they are paying over 2 Million naira per term for their children but I can’t imagine myself paying such amount that’s more than 5Million per term for my children. Where will I get the money to continue paying for their school fees after my temporary tenure as a Governor? I don’t want to develop blood pressure during the time I should be resting....
PBAT Reveals Lagos Island Warmth Welcome Fuel His Determination To Create A Brighter Future For that Works.
“People are at the heart of our mission. Thank you, Lagos Island, for the warm and rapturous welcome this afternoon.“I appreciate your support, which further fuels my determination to create a brighter future for a Nigeria that works for everyone—one we will all be proud to call our country.“We must work and pray together for a better country.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Tinubu Visits Oba Akiolu of Lagos, Talk About Roles Traditional Institution Plays in Shaping the Society
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu o, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace on Friday.Tinubu hinted that their discussion centered on the society and the role of traditional rulers in making sure everything works in accordance.In his words: “During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping our society and how they can improve on their role as partners in governance and development.”We discussed Nigeria’s challenges and emphasised the importance of leveraging our traditional values in...
Viola Davis Receives Cecil B. Demille Award At The Golden Gala, Says She Couldn’t Afford To Wait for The Perfect Role Especially As A Dark-Skinned Black Woman.
Viola Davis delivered a moving, 16-minute speech while accepting the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence on Friday night. She reflected on how her turbulent upbringing fueled her passion for acting as an escape and how financial necessity often influenced her choice of roles.“If I waited for a role that was written for me, well crafted, then I wouldn’t be standing up here,” said Davis, who along with Ted Danson, recipient of the Carol Burnett Award, were celebrated for their career achievements in film and television during a star-studded, black-tie gala dinner in Beverly...
FBI Says Telsa Cybertruck Suspect Whose Death Was Ruled as Suicide Suffered From PTSD
The man identified inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning had no animosity toward President-elect Donald Trump and likely suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the FBI.Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty US army member from Colorado who was found deceased inside the vehicle, also grappled with other family issues or personal grievances, FBI officials said.Officials also emphasised the deadly truck attack in New Orleans that left 14 dead earlier on New Year’s Day was unrelated to the explosion in Las Vegas.Police said the Las Vegas blast appeared to be a “tragic...
Brazil Former City Councilor Returns Toilet and Two Sinks She Had Removed From Office
Janaína Lima a former city councillor in Brazil has returned a toilet and two sinks she had removed from her office after losing a bid for re-election.Footage of one of Lima’s employees hauling away the facilities was posted online as her tenure as Sao Paulo councilwoman ended.“I decided to donate the equipment I acquired with my own resources to the chamber,” she said in statement on X, following a social media backlash.“Obviously, neither I nor my advisers need a toilet.”CCTV cameras caught employees in her office removing the facilities that were installed when she took office eight years ago.In a...
