Fire will not stop elections in Plateau, Abia States – INEC

INEC has re-affirmed that elections would proceed as scheduled despite the fire incidents that destroyed its offices in Qua’an Pan Local Government of Plateau and Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia.

The commission gave the assurance in a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee on Sunday in Abuja.

The commission also pledged it would print and made available, Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC), to registered voters whose cards were affected by the fire in the two local government offices. The first incident occurred in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government office of the Commission in Abia State on Saturday Feb. 2, while the second occurred at the Qua’an Pan Local Government office of the Commission in Plateau State on Saturday Feb. 9.

African best footballer Mohamed Salah shaves off trademark beard, see his new look (Photos)

African best footballer and Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah has completely shaved off his trademark beard. 

The Egyptian forward who is currently Premier League leading goalscorer with 17 goals, took to social media to show off his new look as he shared a selfie from his car on Sunday morning while heading to training.

See his new look below.

Solskjaer 'set to be named full-time Manchester United boss' after winning 10 games out of 11

Manchester United legend and Interim boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly set to be named as the club's full-time manager.

Since taking over in December from sacked Jose Mourinho, the Norwegian football manager has won 10 of his 11 games in charge, drawing the other one against Burnley.

According to The Sun, the decision has been made at board level but may not announce it until the end of the season.

The publication also reported that Co-chairman Avram Glazer spoke with Solskjaer after United's 3-0 win over Fulham, and is said to be convinced alongside fellow co-chairman Joel Glazer.

Manchester United are currently fourth place in the Premier League table and one point ahead of Arsenaland Chelsea.

 

Ariana Grande wears her Grammy's outfit at home after boycotting the ceremony over 'insult' by the producers (Photos)

Last week, we reported that Ariana Grande pulled out of performing at the 2019 Grammy Awards ceremony after clashing with the show’s producers.

According to Variety, the 25-year-old American singer felt “insulted” by producers, who refused to allow her to perform her new single “7 Rings” from the upcoming album Thank U, Next at the event.

APC Excos Defect To PDP In Plateau - Politics -

Top officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and hundreds of their supporters from Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to align with the Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business in the House of Representatives, Hon. Edward Pwajok (SAN).

The APC legal Adviser, Hon. Joseph Mani, who led the defectors, said they were leaving the APC because the party had nothing good to offer Nigerians.

His words: “We are defecting to the PDP to support Hon. Edward Pwajok in mobilizing massive votes for Alh. Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of PDP, Sen. Jeremiah Useni, Plateau State Governorship candidate and all PDP candidates in Plateau State.

“We believe that with Atiku as President and Useni as Governor of Plateau State, Nigerians will have peace and IDPs in Plateau State would be resettled to their various places of abode. APC is full of deceit, they have been complaining every day because the party has nothing to offer.

Pwajok said with Atiku, hunger, insecurity and economic recession would become a thing of the past and naira will regain its value, while the Nigerian economy will bounce back.

A former Minister of Youth and Sport and Plateau State PDP Chairman, Hon. Damishi Sango, who received the defectors in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, said PDP was the only party that had concern for the security and welfare of Plateau people.

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/apc-exco-defects-to-pdp-in-plateau/

Newlywed couple divorce 3 minutes after getting married

A newlywed couple have become the couple with the most short-lived marriage after they divorced just 3 minutes after getting married.

Only seconds after they signed their marriage contract in a courthouse, the wife tripped and the groom called his new wife 'stupid' for tripping over. In tears, the bride demanded an annulment.

Local media reports that the judge officiating the ceremony dissolved their marriage on the spot. They had only been married for three minutes and this leaves them with the shortest partnership in Kuwaiti legal history .

Reacting to the divorce following what is now being referred to as the shortest marriage, social media users defended the woman and said it was no use wasting her time with a man who has no respect for her.

One wrote:

Stunning red carpet photos of Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum, Chanel Iman, others at the 2019 amfAR New York Gala

Last night, the amfAR New York 2019 Gala was held at Cipriani Wall Street on in New York City.  

The star-studded fashion event was attended by celebrities like  Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Heidi Klum, Jonathan Cheban, Alan Cumming, Winnie Harlow, Chanel Iman, Duckie Thot, Leomie Anderson, Maxwell, Candice Swanepoel, Michelle Rodriguez, and many more.  

amfAR is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment, education, and the advocacy of AIDS-related public policy.  

See red carpet photos from the event below...

Rihanna's brother Rorrey Fenty is arrested 'for assaulting man and woman on Barbados party boat'

Pop star, Rihanna's younger brother has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two people, a man and a woman in one day in Barbados.

29-year-old Rorrey Fenty is accused of attacking Lee-Ann Lingo, at a party on the boat M.V. Dream Chaser in the island's capital, Bridgetown, on January 20.  He is also accused of punching Andrew Thornton later that same day. 

Mr. Fenty who was arrested and charged with actual bodily harm appeared at District A Magistrates Court before Acting Magistrate Anika Jackson on Friday, February 1 where he denied all the charges.

He was granted $1,000 bail and ordered to attend his next hearing on June 6.