Sunday, December 29, 2013
Breaking news nobel laureate soyinkas daughter dies.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Arsenal will not win the league - Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has claimed that the Premier League will be won between the Manchester teams and Liverpool.
Arsenal are currently on top of the log, one point ahead of Manchester City, as the league reached its mid-way point this weekend.
Ahead of the clash between the Blues and Liverpool who are in fourth, Mourinho has declared that the visitors will be in the mix, especially since they don’t play in Europe this season.
Mourinho said: “At this moment, everybody’s there. It’s Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and City in the top four.
“This year the pressure will be not just to win the title, but to get top four. I think it’ll be hard.
“If I have to say, and I know you’d like me to say, Manchester City are the big, big, big favourites.
“Liverpool are on holidays for the whole season, one week to prepare a match, play the match, one more week to prepare the next match, which is an unbelievable advantage.
“And Manchester United, in spite of being a few points behind, are the reality of the last years.
“Leave us there, behind them. We’ll try and do our job and finish top four.
“Arsenal are like us. They play in the Champions League. They are trying to improve from the last few years. For many years they’ve not been at the top of the league.
“Chelsea were 25 and 14 points off the leaders in the last two years. For us and Arsenal we have to try and do our best.”
Arsenal are currently on top of the log, one point ahead of Manchester City, as the league reached its mid-way point this weekend.
Ahead of the clash between the Blues and Liverpool who are in fourth, Mourinho has declared that the visitors will be in the mix, especially since they don’t play in Europe this season.
Mourinho said: “At this moment, everybody’s there. It’s Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and City in the top four.
“This year the pressure will be not just to win the title, but to get top four. I think it’ll be hard.
“If I have to say, and I know you’d like me to say, Manchester City are the big, big, big favourites.
“Liverpool are on holidays for the whole season, one week to prepare a match, play the match, one more week to prepare the next match, which is an unbelievable advantage.
“And Manchester United, in spite of being a few points behind, are the reality of the last years.
“Leave us there, behind them. We’ll try and do our job and finish top four.
“Arsenal are like us. They play in the Champions League. They are trying to improve from the last few years. For many years they’ve not been at the top of the league.
“Chelsea were 25 and 14 points off the leaders in the last two years. For us and Arsenal we have to try and do our best.”
Arsenal will not win the league - Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has claimed that the Premier League will be won between the Manchester teams and Liverpool.
Arsenal are currently on top of the log, one point ahead of Manchester City, as the league reached its mid-way point this weekend.
Ahead of the clash between the Blues and Liverpool who are in fourth, Mourinho has declared that the visitors will be in the mix, especially since they don’t play in Europe this season.
Mourinho said: “At this moment, everybody’s there. It’s Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and City in the top four.
“This year the pressure will be not just to win the title, but to get top four. I think it’ll be hard.
“If I have to say, and I know you’d like me to say, Manchester City are the big, big, big favourites.
“Liverpool are on holidays for the whole season, one week to prepare a match, play the match, one more week to prepare the next match, which is an unbelievable advantage.
“And Manchester United, in spite of being a few points behind, are the reality of the last years.
“Leave us there, behind them. We’ll try and do our job and finish top four.
“Arsenal are like us. They play in the Champions League. They are trying to improve from the last few years. For many years they’ve not been at the top of the league.
“Chelsea were 25 and 14 points off the leaders in the last two years. For us and Arsenal we have to try and do our best.”
Arsenal are currently on top of the log, one point ahead of Manchester City, as the league reached its mid-way point this weekend.
Ahead of the clash between the Blues and Liverpool who are in fourth, Mourinho has declared that the visitors will be in the mix, especially since they don’t play in Europe this season.
Mourinho said: “At this moment, everybody’s there. It’s Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and City in the top four.
“This year the pressure will be not just to win the title, but to get top four. I think it’ll be hard.
“If I have to say, and I know you’d like me to say, Manchester City are the big, big, big favourites.
“Liverpool are on holidays for the whole season, one week to prepare a match, play the match, one more week to prepare the next match, which is an unbelievable advantage.
“And Manchester United, in spite of being a few points behind, are the reality of the last years.
“Leave us there, behind them. We’ll try and do our job and finish top four.
“Arsenal are like us. They play in the Champions League. They are trying to improve from the last few years. For many years they’ve not been at the top of the league.
“Chelsea were 25 and 14 points off the leaders in the last two years. For us and Arsenal we have to try and do our best.”
Friday, December 27, 2013
Presidency Orders Sanusi Lamido To Retire.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Akpabio opens flood of good tidings for Akwa Ibom with 9999 choir
God loves Akwa Ibom! Amen!
A resounding response of Ameen which almost shook the Uyo Stadium to its foundation accompanied the affirmation of God’s love for Akwa Ibom State by Bishop David Oyedepo, shepherd of the Living Faith Mission, who was the guest pastor at this year’s Akwa Ibom State Government 9999 Christmas Carol night.
Bishop Oyedepo was in his ecclesiastical best. Decked in a sparkling white suit, radiant in his looks and brilliant in the delivery of what he does best, he said “I bring you good tidings according to the words of God.”
This is what Governor Godswill Akpabio has been organising for his people in the past four years, gathering them for praise worship in acknowledgement of the mercy of the Lord on the state, the people and Nigerians in general, since 2008. It has featured renowned men of God like the Catholic Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Joseph Ekuwem; the General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi and Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
To Governor Akpabio, leadership should be in totality. A leader must not only seek and make available the worldly desires of his people, but must and should strive hard not only to boost their spiritual relationship with God but lead them in unison to worship and praise Him.
Thus, this year’s 2013 9999 Christmas Carol was packaged in reflection of its mission as the praise and worship songs delivered melodiously by both the local and international gospel singers sparked the celestial spirits of the Akwa Ibomites on Saturday 21 December, 2013 at the Uyo township stadium where they all gathered in unison to appreciate their Creator for His blessings and mercy.
The atmosphere was enveloped in the mood of the season. The Uyo stadium was bedecked and baked in refined splendour of Christmas decoration, making it a spectacle of excitement and glamour. Christmas symbols were seen everywhere. The uniqueness of the carol was not only in its largest congregation of the carol singers in the world, but also in its being a uniting force by the people of the multi-ethnic state to offer sacrifice of praise and honour to God and, at the same time, have direct economic advantages.
Indeed, all the sectors, especially the hospitality sector, enjoyed good patronage. This is buoyed by the great numbers of tourists, artistes and Akwa Ibomites in the Diaspora who trooped in to join the annual special praise festival.
The festival has gained much recognition and acceptability, so well that it commanded distinguished Nigerians and personalities including past and serving governors of the neighbouring states. They included Rev Jesse Jackson from America, Mr Peter Obi, Governor, Anambra State; Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State; Mr Victor Umeh, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)National Chairman; Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church International; Primate Sunday Mbang; Dr Ade Abolurin, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); Mrs Sally Mbanefo, Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC); Mr Udom Ekpo Udom, a retired police chief and many others.
Apart from the melodious renditions of the 9999 singers, the Akwa Ibom State choir, the visiting National Choir of St Kitts and Nevis showcased classical acts of praising the Lord with songs and dances which angels in heaven will appreciate. There were also Akwa Ibom State indigenes in the entertainment industry, including Dr Goodie Goodie, Folake Umoren, as well as the Ibom brass band, among others. The NSCDC and others gave special Christmas carols while the likes of Lionel Peterson, Osinachi Kalu (Sinach), Frank Edwards, Freke Umoh , el Mavis, Israel Houghton and others ministered in songs which pulled the distinguished guests off their seats to “shake their body” in appreciation of the melody.
The Chief host, Governor Akpabio , in a chat with journalists, said “My expectations in this year’s carol is God’s blessing upon Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and Africa. I believe strongly that this is the way Africa should behave. We should go back to the roots and worship our God.
“Once you have a solid foundation which is God—and God is love—and once you can show love to your neighbour, there will be no conflict in Africa. There will be no vices such as kidnapping, armed robbery and other social vices. Once we show genuine love to our neighbours, automatically, all the crises we are seeing in Africa will come to an end. It is very important to love yourself and others.
For me, Christmas is all about love, it is about the birth of Jesus Christ which is a great sign that God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to come and die for the world. This is the way we want to celebrate it and this is the way Africa should celebrate the foundations by God for us.”
Governor Akpabio, who took the only reading of the carol from the book of Mathew Chapter 1 verses 18 to 23, maintained that Akwa Ibom is a Gilgal of Africa. Gilgal was that place in the Bible where God commanded his prophets to gather all His people whenever there was trouble, “and then renew your covenant with me.’’ And truly when trouble came, they went to Gilgal and renewed their covenant and God saved Israel.
“Today, I want to tell you that Akwa Ibom has become the Gilgal of our nation where every single organisation, including corporate organisations that want to make profit, come for a retreat. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Muslims, NIREC and others, even the Nigerian Senate came to Akwa ibom for a retreat. Unknown to us, God has picked our state as a citadel to reach out to the rest of Africa. We may not yet be in Jerusalem but we are getting there.
“ My message is that we are returning ourselves to God, that the foundation of every good thing is God. The progress that we’ve been having is God, the foundation of every good thing we are doing today is God and nothing else. So, my people in the Diaspora, I want to urge you to return to God and once you do that, I can assure you that 2014 will bring development and progress for everybody, “ he concluded.
Also the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, said that “9999 Christmas Carol Night has become a major tourist attraction to the state. It is also serving as an avenue for the promotion of spiritual growth, peaceful co-existence among ethnic, religious and cultural groups in an evening of praise; worship, love and unity. Apart from boosting the tourism potentialities of Akwa Ibom State, the Carol Night, which has maintained its unique theme and tradition, has evolved with new ideas and concepts on a yearly basis. The tourism potential of the carol has been enhanced by a rapidly growing international reputation and acceptance of the state.”
He revealed that with a blend of unique vocal and digital renditions of a medley of lyrics as well as a repertoire of colourful visual decoration, dance, costumes and lighting, “the ambience in and around the event venue often engenders bliss and spiritual awakening.”
Senator Ita Solomon Enang, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business in a chat also said: “This is awesome, we are repeating the history that we’ve been making. This is one opportunity that we have in showing the entire world that tourism in Nigeria has moved from everywhere and is congregating in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of Governor Akpabio. If you walk through all the state from Ikot Ekpene and some other communities in the state, what we have in Uyo is what you see there.
“You don’t need to come to Uyo. Christmas is celebrated everywhere but the governor has said “today, let us all come together in unity and sing to God in appreciation of what He has been doing for us since the beginning of this year, most importantly how He has been helping us in our state.”
John Etim, Commissioner for Works, said “What we are witnessing today is the result of the uncommon style of leadership of an uncommon transformation agent, which is His Excellency, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio. Significantly, this is one unique event emphasising, first, the need for all of us in the state to jointly sing in appreciation of our Lord and Father and secondly to showcase to the world, the tourists around, the stuff we were made of in the state. And if you go around, you will see the effect on the economy of the state, as all the hotels around have been booked, everybody is positively feeling the impact of this programme.”
Udom Ekpo Udom, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police, said “This is Christmas season and everybody is celebrating but here in my state, Akwa Ibom, my governor takes the celebration in a special way. This is about the fourth time we are having this kind of ceremony created by Governor Akpabio for people to rejoice and praise God. The significance is that it draws us closer to God because when you praise Him, you get something in return and part of what we get in return isthe uncommon transformation that has been in place by the Mr. Governor and his team. You can see the unprecedented changes that we are witnessing in his era. It is a sign that God accepts our praises and hears our requests.”
The Commandant General of Nigerian Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ade Abolurin, said: “This is a unique event and we thank God for his mercies. It is very excellent and that is why we are here. I notice that there is improvement in the organisation and I believe it is as a result of answered prayers. When you praise God and give Him honour and glory, He will give you something good in return.”
Mrs Sally Mbanefo , the Chief Tourism Officer for the nation said “This is a wonderful religious event packaged beautifully well to appreciate God Almighty by Governor Akpabio and his team. The NTDC will take a prominent participation in the subsequent years. This is a pride to domestic tourism, a nice concept from Governor Akpabio.”
Bishop David Oyedepo, the guest preacher, spoke on the significance of Christmas, pointing out that the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas brought us good news, hope, joy and good tidings.Bishop Oyedepo harped on the fact that the peace of God can only be enjoyed by those who love God and keep his way: “A nation without the peace of God is in crisis and the only solution is for such a nation to return to God, live in peace and seek peaceful relationship with everyone.”
He, however, urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace from God for their leaders and society at large so that they can enjoy meaningful development that could help all and sundry. Bishop Oyedepo, who cautioned against war and crisis in Africa said it was high time Africa wore an identity and Nigeria took its leading position in the world. He commended Governor Akpabio for packaging such a wonderful Christmas Choir Carol to thank and eulogize God almighty for doing so well for the state.
Bishop Oyedepo declared that “ The Peace of the Lord be unto Governor Akpabio, his family, his team , the people and state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, and the world, as you all shall be partakers of year 2014 in glory and abundance blessing of the Lord in Jesus name.”
A resounding response of Ameen which almost shook the Uyo Stadium to its foundation accompanied the affirmation of God’s love for Akwa Ibom State by Bishop David Oyedepo, shepherd of the Living Faith Mission, who was the guest pastor at this year’s Akwa Ibom State Government 9999 Christmas Carol night.
Bishop Oyedepo was in his ecclesiastical best. Decked in a sparkling white suit, radiant in his looks and brilliant in the delivery of what he does best, he said “I bring you good tidings according to the words of God.”
This is what Governor Godswill Akpabio has been organising for his people in the past four years, gathering them for praise worship in acknowledgement of the mercy of the Lord on the state, the people and Nigerians in general, since 2008. It has featured renowned men of God like the Catholic Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Joseph Ekuwem; the General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi and Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
To Governor Akpabio, leadership should be in totality. A leader must not only seek and make available the worldly desires of his people, but must and should strive hard not only to boost their spiritual relationship with God but lead them in unison to worship and praise Him.
Thus, this year’s 2013 9999 Christmas Carol was packaged in reflection of its mission as the praise and worship songs delivered melodiously by both the local and international gospel singers sparked the celestial spirits of the Akwa Ibomites on Saturday 21 December, 2013 at the Uyo township stadium where they all gathered in unison to appreciate their Creator for His blessings and mercy.
The atmosphere was enveloped in the mood of the season. The Uyo stadium was bedecked and baked in refined splendour of Christmas decoration, making it a spectacle of excitement and glamour. Christmas symbols were seen everywhere. The uniqueness of the carol was not only in its largest congregation of the carol singers in the world, but also in its being a uniting force by the people of the multi-ethnic state to offer sacrifice of praise and honour to God and, at the same time, have direct economic advantages.
Indeed, all the sectors, especially the hospitality sector, enjoyed good patronage. This is buoyed by the great numbers of tourists, artistes and Akwa Ibomites in the Diaspora who trooped in to join the annual special praise festival.
The festival has gained much recognition and acceptability, so well that it commanded distinguished Nigerians and personalities including past and serving governors of the neighbouring states. They included Rev Jesse Jackson from America, Mr Peter Obi, Governor, Anambra State; Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State; Mr Victor Umeh, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)National Chairman; Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church International; Primate Sunday Mbang; Dr Ade Abolurin, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); Mrs Sally Mbanefo, Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC); Mr Udom Ekpo Udom, a retired police chief and many others.
Apart from the melodious renditions of the 9999 singers, the Akwa Ibom State choir, the visiting National Choir of St Kitts and Nevis showcased classical acts of praising the Lord with songs and dances which angels in heaven will appreciate. There were also Akwa Ibom State indigenes in the entertainment industry, including Dr Goodie Goodie, Folake Umoren, as well as the Ibom brass band, among others. The NSCDC and others gave special Christmas carols while the likes of Lionel Peterson, Osinachi Kalu (Sinach), Frank Edwards, Freke Umoh , el Mavis, Israel Houghton and others ministered in songs which pulled the distinguished guests off their seats to “shake their body” in appreciation of the melody.
The Chief host, Governor Akpabio , in a chat with journalists, said “My expectations in this year’s carol is God’s blessing upon Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and Africa. I believe strongly that this is the way Africa should behave. We should go back to the roots and worship our God.
“Once you have a solid foundation which is God—and God is love—and once you can show love to your neighbour, there will be no conflict in Africa. There will be no vices such as kidnapping, armed robbery and other social vices. Once we show genuine love to our neighbours, automatically, all the crises we are seeing in Africa will come to an end. It is very important to love yourself and others.
For me, Christmas is all about love, it is about the birth of Jesus Christ which is a great sign that God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to come and die for the world. This is the way we want to celebrate it and this is the way Africa should celebrate the foundations by God for us.”
Governor Akpabio, who took the only reading of the carol from the book of Mathew Chapter 1 verses 18 to 23, maintained that Akwa Ibom is a Gilgal of Africa. Gilgal was that place in the Bible where God commanded his prophets to gather all His people whenever there was trouble, “and then renew your covenant with me.’’ And truly when trouble came, they went to Gilgal and renewed their covenant and God saved Israel.
“Today, I want to tell you that Akwa Ibom has become the Gilgal of our nation where every single organisation, including corporate organisations that want to make profit, come for a retreat. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Muslims, NIREC and others, even the Nigerian Senate came to Akwa ibom for a retreat. Unknown to us, God has picked our state as a citadel to reach out to the rest of Africa. We may not yet be in Jerusalem but we are getting there.
“ My message is that we are returning ourselves to God, that the foundation of every good thing is God. The progress that we’ve been having is God, the foundation of every good thing we are doing today is God and nothing else. So, my people in the Diaspora, I want to urge you to return to God and once you do that, I can assure you that 2014 will bring development and progress for everybody, “ he concluded.
Also the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, said that “9999 Christmas Carol Night has become a major tourist attraction to the state. It is also serving as an avenue for the promotion of spiritual growth, peaceful co-existence among ethnic, religious and cultural groups in an evening of praise; worship, love and unity. Apart from boosting the tourism potentialities of Akwa Ibom State, the Carol Night, which has maintained its unique theme and tradition, has evolved with new ideas and concepts on a yearly basis. The tourism potential of the carol has been enhanced by a rapidly growing international reputation and acceptance of the state.”
He revealed that with a blend of unique vocal and digital renditions of a medley of lyrics as well as a repertoire of colourful visual decoration, dance, costumes and lighting, “the ambience in and around the event venue often engenders bliss and spiritual awakening.”
Senator Ita Solomon Enang, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business in a chat also said: “This is awesome, we are repeating the history that we’ve been making. This is one opportunity that we have in showing the entire world that tourism in Nigeria has moved from everywhere and is congregating in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of Governor Akpabio. If you walk through all the state from Ikot Ekpene and some other communities in the state, what we have in Uyo is what you see there.
“You don’t need to come to Uyo. Christmas is celebrated everywhere but the governor has said “today, let us all come together in unity and sing to God in appreciation of what He has been doing for us since the beginning of this year, most importantly how He has been helping us in our state.”
John Etim, Commissioner for Works, said “What we are witnessing today is the result of the uncommon style of leadership of an uncommon transformation agent, which is His Excellency, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio. Significantly, this is one unique event emphasising, first, the need for all of us in the state to jointly sing in appreciation of our Lord and Father and secondly to showcase to the world, the tourists around, the stuff we were made of in the state. And if you go around, you will see the effect on the economy of the state, as all the hotels around have been booked, everybody is positively feeling the impact of this programme.”
Udom Ekpo Udom, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police, said “This is Christmas season and everybody is celebrating but here in my state, Akwa Ibom, my governor takes the celebration in a special way. This is about the fourth time we are having this kind of ceremony created by Governor Akpabio for people to rejoice and praise God. The significance is that it draws us closer to God because when you praise Him, you get something in return and part of what we get in return isthe uncommon transformation that has been in place by the Mr. Governor and his team. You can see the unprecedented changes that we are witnessing in his era. It is a sign that God accepts our praises and hears our requests.”
The Commandant General of Nigerian Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ade Abolurin, said: “This is a unique event and we thank God for his mercies. It is very excellent and that is why we are here. I notice that there is improvement in the organisation and I believe it is as a result of answered prayers. When you praise God and give Him honour and glory, He will give you something good in return.”
Mrs Sally Mbanefo , the Chief Tourism Officer for the nation said “This is a wonderful religious event packaged beautifully well to appreciate God Almighty by Governor Akpabio and his team. The NTDC will take a prominent participation in the subsequent years. This is a pride to domestic tourism, a nice concept from Governor Akpabio.”
Bishop David Oyedepo, the guest preacher, spoke on the significance of Christmas, pointing out that the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas brought us good news, hope, joy and good tidings.Bishop Oyedepo harped on the fact that the peace of God can only be enjoyed by those who love God and keep his way: “A nation without the peace of God is in crisis and the only solution is for such a nation to return to God, live in peace and seek peaceful relationship with everyone.”
He, however, urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace from God for their leaders and society at large so that they can enjoy meaningful development that could help all and sundry. Bishop Oyedepo, who cautioned against war and crisis in Africa said it was high time Africa wore an identity and Nigeria took its leading position in the world. He commended Governor Akpabio for packaging such a wonderful Christmas Choir Carol to thank and eulogize God almighty for doing so well for the state.
Bishop Oyedepo declared that “ The Peace of the Lord be unto Governor Akpabio, his family, his team , the people and state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, and the world, as you all shall be partakers of year 2014 in glory and abundance blessing of the Lord in Jesus name.”
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Ex-CAN president, Akinola kidnapped
BusinessDay gathered that Akinola was kidnapped at the entrance of the his youth empowerment foundation centre – Peter Akinola Foundation Centre for Youth Industrial Training at kilometer 10, Abeokuta-Lagos expressway at about 3pm in his Sports Utility Vehicle.
When contacted, Muyiwa Adejobi, the State Police Public Relations Officer told pressmen that it was too early to conclude that the incident was a kidnapping, but later disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, had ordered a hunt for the suspects.
He said, “We are aware of the incident but it is too early to jump to the conclusion that it is a kidnapping. We were told that some armed men waylaid him and went away with his vehicle. But we have seen cases where armed men will steal a vehicle and go away with its owner or occupant for their own safety. Therefore, it’s too early to draw the line that it is kidnapping.
“However, we have alerted our men. We have details of the vehicle. By God’s grace, it won’t be a sad situation. The primate will be safe. The Commissioner of Police and the Area Commander are out to make sure he is safe.”
Meanwhile, reactions have however trailed the reported kidnapping of the 69-year old cleric from concerned individuals and groups who pleaded that the revered cleric should be released.
The Nigeria Association for Care and Resettlement of Offenders (NARCO), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) that spoke with some sections of the media, appealed for immediate release of the clergyman without any conditions attached to it.
Gbenga Gbesan, the Association Chairman, who spoke on behalf of the Association plead thus: “We appeal for the immediate release of the revered Primate without any condition attach to it whatsoever.
2 Responses to Ex-CAN president, Akinola kidnapped
What are you gaining from this act of kidnapping when you will definately be caught, it is a matter of time. Then, you will be blaming devil you did not seen or known. Shame on you!
Bro Kareem Azeez
December 24, 2013 at 9:22 pm
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I REJOICE WITH HIS GRACE THAT HE WILL CELEBRATE XMAS WITH HIS FAMILY TOMORROW. GLORY BE TO GOD. VEN M. B. JODA, CHAIRMAN, AVM, EGBA ANGLICAN DIOCESE.
VEN ENGR M. B. JODA,CHAIRMAN,AVM,EGBA,ANG. DIOCESE.
December 24, 2013 at 9:36 pm
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Nudist Couple Stage Naked Wedding, Ends In Arrest During Couple’s Dance (photos)
She’s 44, He’s 20: Nudist Couple Stage Naked Wedding, Ends In Arrest During Couple’s Dance (PHOTOS)
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something…nude?
Nude rights activist Gypsy Taub, 44, was arrested on Thursday after her wedding to Jaymz Smith, 20, on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, according to the Associated Press.
The bride — a mother of three from Berkeley, Calif. — arrived in a dress, but eventually stripped down to nothing but a veilto say her vows.
“This is a protest against the nudity ban as much as it is a wedding,” she shouted to a crowd of roughly 100 people before the nuptials, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. “I know that the people of San Francisco are behind me.”
Officiant and former San Francisco nudist mayoral candidate presided over the ceremony and finished with the words, “Kiss and conjugate.”
According to the Chronicle, there was a matinee performance of “The Nutcracker” about to start at the Opera House close by, and many mothers and children were passing by.
After the ceremony, Taub was taken to a police van and received a citation for public nudity — her eighth citation of this kind. She was then released after agreeing to put the dress back on. Her husband and several of her guests were cited as well.
In spite of the arrest, was the bride’s Big Day everything she dreamed of?
“It was fantastic,” Taub told the Associated Press. “It surpassed all my expectations. It was just an awesome party.”
San Francisco police lead away Gypsy Taub, right, and Jaymz Smith, left, to a van after their nude wedding outside City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in San Francisco. Taub, the face and body of San Francisco’s nude rights movement, tied the knot outside City Hall and was later cited and released by police. Taub, a mother of three who conducts nude interviews on public access TV, has been arrested repeatedly for violating the city’s public nudity ban. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Gypsy Taub, left, dances with Jaymz Smith, right, following their nude wedding outside City Hall Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in San Francisco. Taub, the face and body of San Francisco’s nude rights movement, tied the knot outside City Hall and was later cited and released by police. Taub, a mother of three who conducts nude interviews on public access TV, has been arrested repeatedly for violating the city’s public nudity ban. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Gypsy Taub, right, embraces Jaymz Smith, left, following their nude wedding outside City Hall Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in San Francisco. Taub, the face and body of San Francisco’s nude rights movement, tied the knot outside City Hall and was later cited and released by police. Taub, a mother of three who conducts nude interviews on public access TV, has been arrested repeatedly for violating the city’s public nudity ban. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something…nude?
Nude rights activist Gypsy Taub, 44, was arrested on Thursday after her wedding to Jaymz Smith, 20, on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, according to the Associated Press.
The bride — a mother of three from Berkeley, Calif. — arrived in a dress, but eventually stripped down to nothing but a veilto say her vows.
“This is a protest against the nudity ban as much as it is a wedding,” she shouted to a crowd of roughly 100 people before the nuptials, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. “I know that the people of San Francisco are behind me.”
Officiant and former San Francisco nudist mayoral candidate presided over the ceremony and finished with the words, “Kiss and conjugate.”
According to the Chronicle, there was a matinee performance of “The Nutcracker” about to start at the Opera House close by, and many mothers and children were passing by.
After the ceremony, Taub was taken to a police van and received a citation for public nudity — her eighth citation of this kind. She was then released after agreeing to put the dress back on. Her husband and several of her guests were cited as well.
In spite of the arrest, was the bride’s Big Day everything she dreamed of?
“It was fantastic,” Taub told the Associated Press. “It surpassed all my expectations. It was just an awesome party.”
San Francisco police lead away Gypsy Taub, right, and Jaymz Smith, left, to a van after their nude wedding outside City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in San Francisco. Taub, the face and body of San Francisco’s nude rights movement, tied the knot outside City Hall and was later cited and released by police. Taub, a mother of three who conducts nude interviews on public access TV, has been arrested repeatedly for violating the city’s public nudity ban. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Gypsy Taub, left, dances with Jaymz Smith, right, following their nude wedding outside City Hall Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in San Francisco. Taub, the face and body of San Francisco’s nude rights movement, tied the knot outside City Hall and was later cited and released by police. Taub, a mother of three who conducts nude interviews on public access TV, has been arrested repeatedly for violating the city’s public nudity ban. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Gypsy Taub, right, embraces Jaymz Smith, left, following their nude wedding outside City Hall Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in San Francisco. Taub, the face and body of San Francisco’s nude rights movement, tied the knot outside City Hall and was later cited and released by police. Taub, a mother of three who conducts nude interviews on public access TV, has been arrested repeatedly for violating the city’s public nudity ban. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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