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COURT ORDERS SOUTHERN GOVERNORS OPPOSE FORFEITURE OF CATTLE COLONIES $5.8M BELONGING TO By Shalewa Ayodele ceptive arrangement to dispossess us of our precious The Ebonyi State lands.” PATIENCE JONATHAN Government described the Also. Governors Ayo- proposed cattle colony as a dele Fayose (Ekiti), Okezie Apart from Patience's strange and deceptive con- Ikpeazu (Abia) and the personal account with cept designed to dispossess leadership of the Imo State $5.9m, the judge also states of their treasure. Ac- House of Assembly have froze a number of accounts cording to him, it is not ruled out any plan to re- linked with her including practicable and therefore lease land for the proposed an Ecobank account with a unacceptable. cattle colonies. balance of N2.4bn opened It therefore advocated Fayose, who spoke in the name of one La Wari the adoption of a ranch- through his Special Assis- Furniture and Bath Limited. ing system as a panacea tant on Public Communica- because he is a business- Abia State. We don’t have But efforts to secure for curbing the incessant tions and New Media, Lere man. We will not surren- enough land for our agri- By Shalewa Ayodele an order for the permanent clashes between herdsmen Olayinka, said, Ekiti will der our land for any cattle cultural activities and our forfeiture of the money and farmers across the not surrender its land for colony.” people want more land to The Court of Appeal was opposed by Patience, country. This was also the any cattle colonies. Ikpeazu, who also farm.” The call for ranch- has dismissed the appeal of through her lawyer, Mr. If- position of all Governors He said, “We don’t spoke through his Chief ing is coming amidst the the defence team led by re- edayo Adedipe (SAN). present. give ponds to fish farmers; Press Secretary, Mr. Eny- incessant killings by herds- nowned lawyer, Mike Oze- Also, Chief Mike Oze- Governor David Uma- government does not give innaya Appolos, said the men in Benue, Nassarawa khome (SAN) on behalf of khome (SAN), on behalf hi, who spoke through his pens to poultry farmers, state would reject plans to and Kaduna states. Gover- former first lady, Patience of La Wari Furniture and Chief Press Secretary, Em- and does not give shops to establish “any Fulani colo- nor Ortom of Benue State Jonathan. In a statement re- Bath Limited, opposed the manuel Uzor, said, “The traders because they are all ny in Abia State.” had maintained that he leased by EFCC, it confirmed permanent forfeiture of the proposed cattle colony is businessmen. He said, “We reject does not understand the the forfeiture of $5.8m and funds in its client's account. strange to the state gov- “A cattle breeder any plan to establish cattle word “colony” and hence, another N2.4b. The two lawyers sub- ernment because it is a de- should get a cattle ranch colonies for herdsmen in it can’t work for his people. The statement reads: sequently went on appeal, “The Court of Appeal in seeking to overturn the Lagos has upheld the or- temporary forfeiture order der of interim forfeiture and recover the funds. But LIBERAL CABINET MINISTER NS TORY LEADER RESIGNS of $5,842,316.66 and the appellate court has dealt N2,421,953,522.78 traced a major blow on their ap- HEHR RESIGNS AFTER SEXUAL OVER ALLEGATIONS OF to the accounts of Patience peal by dismissing their ap- HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR Jonathan, ex-First Lady, peals. and dismissed the appeal The EFCC had, in an Hehr said in his res- By Sandra Beagan police will be brought into by defence team led by affidavit it filed before Jus- ignation statement: “I en- the situation, MacFarlane Mike Ozekhome, SAN.” tice Olatoregun, said its courage all women who Nova Scotia’s Progres- said, “I am protecting the The Court of Appeal, investigation revealed that have felt uncomfortable sive Conservative Party individual. It’s a delicate, Lagos Division, made the Patience opened the Skye or who have experienced leader, Jamie Baillie, has delicate issue and it’s been judgement on Friday. Bank account on February harassment of any kind to stepped down after an in- a difficult process and we’re It upheld the decision 7, 2013, and used it to al- continue to come forward. vestigation into “allegations respecting those involved at of the Federal High Court in legedly “warehouse pro- It is never okay.” of inappropriate behaviour.” their request.” Lagos, which had earlier or- ceeds of crime.” On Jan. 24, the Con- The PC Party arranged MacFarlane added dered the interim forfeiture According to an op- servative Party leaders in a third-party independent that she felt sad and disap- of a sum of monies found in erative of the EFCC, Mus- By Sandra Beagan Nova Scotia and Ontario investigation after it learned pointed about the allega- her Skye Bank account. bahu Abubakar, the former resigned over separate alle- of the allegations. As a re- tions. “It’s a lot to digest,” The appellate court, in first lady made several cash On Jan. 25, Kent gations of harassment. That sult of the investigation, she said. “But as we all a lead judgment by Justice deposits in United States Hehr, the Liberal Govern- night, Kristin Raworth, a the party requested and ac- know, no one is above the Mojeed Owoade, threw out dollar into the account, ment’s Minister of Sport public servant in Alberta, cepted Baillie’s resignation law.” the ex-President's wife's through a former Special and Persons with Disabili- tweeted allegations about on Jan. 24. In a tweet, Baillie cited appeal challenging the for- Assistant to ex-President ties, resigned from Cabinet Hehr’s behaviour around The investigation “personal reasons” for his feiture of the funds to the Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei amid allegations of sexual women during his tenure as found that the Tory leader resignation. He also re- Federal Government. Ac- Dudafa; and a State House harassment. an MLA in Alberta. had violated the province’s signed as MLA for Cumber- cording to the court, the ap- steward, Festus Iyoha. Hehr was an MLA in She said, “I was told to House of Assembly work- land South. peal lacked merit. He said as of January Alberta (Calgary-Buffalo) avoid being in an elevator place harassment policy. “My priority is my Justice Mojisola Ola- 30, 2015, the Skye Bank from 2008 to 2015, was with Kent Hehr. He would When speaking to family and I ask that our toregun of the Federal account had a balance of elected federal MP for Cal- make comments. He would reporters on Jan. 24, cau- privacy be respected,” he High Court in Lagos had, $6.7m, but Patience subse- gary Centre in 2015, and make you feel unsafe.” cus chair Karla MacFarlane wrote. “It has been an hon- in April last year, ordered quently withdrew it down was assigned to his Cabinet Raworth also tweeted: (MLA for Pictou West) and our and privilege to lead the temporary forfeiture to $5.9m. portfolio in August of 2017. “He is now a federal cabi- party president Tara Miller the PC Party for the past of the funds after the Eco- The EFCC had prayed Prime Minister Justin net minister. In the govern- indicated that sexual ha- seven years, and to repre- nomic and Financial Crimes the court to urgently freeze Trudeau said that Hehr will ment of a man who claims rassment was one of the sent the people of Cumber- Commission argued that the account so as to prevent continue to be a member of to believe in gender equal- allegations, though they re- land South. I thank them the money was reasonably Patience from moving the the Liberal caucus while the ity. So let’s test that @Jus- fused to give details. both for the opportunity to suspected to be proceeds of funds. A decision the court law firm Rubin Thomlinson tinTrudeau. I’m not alone in According to CBC serve.” fraud. has now granted. conducts an investigation my experience and I know News, sources have told Baillie, who has led into the allegations. so many women have ex- them that the allegations the NS PC Party since 2010, “As a government perienced this. So get rid of involve a female caucus of- announced in November we take any allegations of him.” fice employee. that he was leaving politics. 2019: 75 MILLION misconduct extremely seri- After Hehr’s resig- Karla MacFarlane has But he had intended to stay ously, and we believe that nation, Raworth said in a stepped in as interim Tory on as party leader until a NIGERIANS REGISTERED it is important to support Facebook post: “I assure leader. new leader was chosen. women who come forward you that this isn’t just my MacFarlane said the At this point, a date with allegations and that is experience. It’s the experi- allegations involve one for the leadership conven- FOR PVC – INEC exactly what our govern- ence of many people who complainant. The party was tion has not been set, but ment will do,” Trudeau said. experience sexual harass- made aware of the allega- there are already two can- By Shalewa Ayodele tration (CVR). He assured “Having a process ment in political work. Mr. tions in late December and didates in the race: Tim Nigerians that only their that can address these al- Hehr resigned today, but took immediate action by Houston (MLA Pictou East) The INEC Director of votes would determine the legations while at the same this can’t be the end of the launching the investigation. and John Lohr (MLA Kings Voter Education and Public- 2019 general elections and time offering support and conversation. Because this The investigators North). ity, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi beyond. Yakubu noted that a safe space for those who isn’t about him. Or me. We handed over their report on Jaimie Baillie, a char- , made the disclosure while there had been a lot of im- come forward is important need to continue to support Jan. 23 and the party made tered accountant, led the interacting with newsmen provement in the electoral and something Canadians survivors and we need to the decision (unanimously party through two general in Abuja recently. Speaking process since the current expect.” continue to make politics a supported by caucus) to re- elections after becoming on behalf of the Commis- commission came on board. place for women.” quest Baillie’s resignation, leader in 2010. In the 2017 sion's Chairman, Oluwole He said the commis- Science Minister says Miller. election, the party increased said the figure was expected sion was not unmindful of biased electoral umpire. He Kirsty Duncan will take on The Halifax Regional their seats and became the to reach between 80 and 85 the enormous responsibility said INEC would continue Hehr’s portfolio. Police say they have not re- Official Opposition. million by 2019 because of of conducting elections in a to engage all stakeholders A senior mem- ceived a report in relation to However, he had the on-going nationwide democracy as fragile as ours to ensure an all-inclusive ber of Trudeau’s office, the allegations. hoped to reduce the Continuous Voter Regis- and promised to be an un- process. continued on p(47) When asked if the continued on p(47)

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Publisher: Ngozi Ugoh WELCOME TO 2018: DISAPPOINTMENT, [email protected] [email protected] INSPIRATION, AND VIOLENCE [email protected] www.nigeriancanadiannews.ca come a long way, we not gone unnoticed by the farmers and commu- be erased if the gov- Tel: 416-318-3506 It’s Patrick must never allow the former Vice President nity leaders, the federat- ernment is proactive. Youth: Brown Today, whims of subtle vices Atiku Abubakar, who ing units must also not If indeed Mr. President Dima Ugoh shatter our creed for jus- described him as a com- be compelled or hood- wants the world to be- [email protected] Who’s Next? tice and progress. Today mitted entrepreneur winked into accepting a lieve the claims he made The resignation of it is Brown, who’s next whose value orienta- policy that is not people in his acceptance speech Advertising Executive: Patrick Brown as the and when will this end? tion is people oriented. A oriented. at his inauguration that Ogo Anozie leader of the opposition The gainers of these al- passion for the people in It is also important he is for everybody and [email protected] conservative party over legations today in the po- the area of healthcare is to state that the govern- not for anybody, he allegations of sexual mis- litical sphere may suffer no doubt the motivating ment must be transpar- should prove it beyond Contributors conduct will no doubt af- even worse the next time. factor for such expan- ent, quick and decisive a reasonable doubt. The Pastor Taiwo Odubiyi fect the political calcula- In the quest to take over sion. It invariably implies in tackling this issue violent clashes between Agatha Edo tions of Ontario district in the political landscape of that professions are not head-on. The suspicion Fulani herdsmen and the coming elections. The Dr. Ignatus O. Okosu (PhD.) our country, there’s the the end in itself, rather in the country among Farmers in many parts Ontario Progressive Con- need for caution. Cook- the promotion of values the populace regarding of the country presents a Sandra Beagan servative Party, which ing up everyone’s secrets that are necessary for the the clannish disposi- litmus test for his presi- Oluchi Ugoh hopes to stage a fight does no good to Canada’s sustenance of the com- tion of President Mu- dency and a yardstick Divine Chimsom Ugoh against the Liberal gov- value system. While it is mon good and capable of hammadu Buhari to his if he intends to contest Steve Ezeude ernment will begin to rue essential to check and al- making lives better. Fulani stock can only and win come 2019. Dima Ugoh the consequences of the low morally upright per- The diaspora com- allegations and Brown’s Julius Oyekunle sons to take charge of the munity, with its differ- resignation. These re- Ibukun Ogunsina government, we all must ent ethnic and special- cent allegations portend come to equity with clean ized groups, can pull Daniel Forrester a dangerous trend among hands. resources together to Nelson Uwabor politicians who wait until drive projects that will Nicole Anozie election period to dig out not only be beneficial to skeletons in opponent’s Prof. Isa the host country but can ALBERTA REGION cupboard. Why should Odidi’s Giant also impact on Nigerians REPRESENTATIVE the electorate wait until at home. The onus lies Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMuray election year before inci- on all and sundry to go Mercy Ighomitedo Stride Worthy dence such as this come all out and make the best to the full glare of public of Emulation use of the economic op- SUBSCRIBE TO THE NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS Graphics & Layout discourse? 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VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2018 NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS • To Advertise Call : 416-318-3506 9 HEALTHY LIVING HEALTH IS WEALTH, TAKE CARE OF YOURS Disclaimer: In no way are any of the suggestion herein meant to take the place of advice given by a licensed health care professional. Please always consult your doctor before commemcing any medical treatment. POT OR CIGARETTES - WHICH IS WORSE 3 TIPS FOR MANAGING FOR YOUR HEALTH? YOUR HEALTH (NC) With the upcom- For some people, can- ing changes to the legal sta- nabis use increases the (NC) Life is unpredict- to help you feel full. tus of cannabis in Canada risk of developing mental able! Between family, friends 2. Exercise. An esti- being considered, a popular illnesses like psychosis or and work commitments, it can mated 80 to 90 per cent of topic of debate is its possible schizophrenia, although sometimes feel like a juggling people with type 2 diabetes effects on our health. How emerging evidence suggests act. Managing your health, are overweight or obese. It's does it stack up when com- that another chemical in however, shouldn't fall to the important to find ways to fit pared to other substances, cannabis, when present in wayside, especially if you live exercise into your lifestyle like smoking cigarettes? high enough amounts, may with type 2 diabetes. because it helps your mus- While most experts help dampen some of can- Type 2 diabetes is one cles use glucose and burn agree that tobacco poses nabis's psychoactive (mind- of the fastest-growing dis- calories. Aim for a minimum greater health risks overall, altering) effects. Evidence eases in Canada. There are of at least 150 minutes of especially related to cancers also suggests that combin- now approximately 3.3 mil- physical activity each week. and other lung diseases, ing tobacco with cannabis lion people who have the 3. Managing medica- cannabis also has some can increase the strength of condition, and this number tion. Navigating treatment physical and mental health aged blood vessels caused longer after you stop, and some psychoactive effects is expected to increase in the options and sticking to a effects that can be harmful. by inhaling smoke, de- include an increased risk of and the risk of poor mental next five to ten years. regimen can be stressful. But While cannabis may creased blood pressure and addiction as well as an in- health outcomes, including Fortunately, there are once-weekly medications are make you feel relaxed and increased heart rate. creased risk of harm to your dependence. solutions that can help make available and may reduce the happy, you could experi- Long-term harmful memory, concentration If you're considering this serious condition more burden some patients feel ence unpleasant, unwanted effects develop gradually and IQ. Some of the long- smoking cannabis, it's im- manageable. when taking medications ev- term effects on the body of ery day. These medications or negative effects on your over time with frequent use portant to know the possi- 1. Diet. Eating regu- smoking cannabis are simi- help the pancreas release brain and body. Short-term that continues over weeks, ble health risks so you can larly and maintaining a lar to the long-term effects insulin to lower blood sugar effects on the brain include months or years. These ef- make an informed decision. balanced diet can reduce confusion, fatigue and anx- fects can last from several of smoking tobacco, such Find more information levels. overeating. Choose healthy Speak to your doctor or iety. Other effects are dam- days to months or even as risks to lung health. at Canada.ca/Cannabis. snacks throughout the day, find more information online at incorporating fibre-rich foods onceaweek.ca. 7 EFFECTS OF WEED YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW SMALL LUXURIES TO (NC) With the upcom- of smoke. of mental illness. Frequent cannabis obtained illegally. ing changes to the legal sta- use of cannabis may also Since the THC potency of tus of cannabis in Canada 2. Your brain. Long- be associated with increased illegal cannabis is often un- IMPROVE YOUR LIFE being considered, many of term harmful effects of can- incidence of suicide, depres- known, you could end up us are wondering about the nabis use develop gradually sion and social anxiety dis- using a stronger product (NC) Why not treat ority boarding and a more possible health effects and and with regular and espe- orders. than expected, which could yourself to a few simple, comfortable flight. risks. While cannabis may cially frequent (e.g., daily) heighten or prolong effects everyday indulgences for Quality shower- make you feel relaxed and use, and can affect memory, 5. Impairment. Al- such as confusion or anxi- a better, smarter lifestyle head. Consider splurging happy, you could also expe- concentration, IQ and the though many people think ety. Illegal cannabis may that's surprisingly afford- on a deluxe showerhead rience unpleasant, unwant- ability to think and make it's safe to drive a couple of also have been treated with able. with massage options for ed or negative effects on decisions. hours after using cannabis, pesticides that are harmful Dimmer switches. a spa-like experience every your brain and body. Here impairment can actually last to health. Create the perfect atmo- day. You can also add a wa- are some health facts to help 3. Your body. Some far longer. Cannabis use can sphere at any time of day ter filter for softer skin and you make an informed deci- of the long-term effects on impair your ability to drive 7. Addiction. Contrary or night and give your hair. sion. the body of smoking can- safely or participate in other to popular belief, people can home the ambience of ex- Pleasure wines. nabis are similar to the ef- higher-speed activities, like become addicted to canna- pensive lighting with dim- Whether you're celebrat- 1. Short-term effects of smoking tobacco, biking and skiing. This is bis. Research shows that mer switches. Use them to ing a small daily victory or fects. Even occasional use and include increased risk because cannabis can affect THC in cannabis causes an set the mood for a roman- a special occasion, enjoy- of cannabis has been linked of bronchitis, lung infections your coordination, reaction increase in levels of dopa- tic night in, complete with ing pleasure wines from with confusion, fatigue, dif- and chronic cough as well as time, ability to pay atten- mine, the pleasure chemical, a multi-course supper and the Rhône Valley will add a ficulty remembering and increased mucus buildup in tion, decision-making and in the brain, motivating peo- a nice glass of wine. Dim- touch of delicious elegance. anxiety. The short-term ef- the throat. ability to judge distances. ple to keep using it. In fact, mer switches will also sim- Vineyards in this rich and fects on the body can include Combining cannabis with al- it's estimated that 9% of ply save you from blinding vibrant French region are decreased blood pressure, 4. Mental health. For cohol greatly increases your cannabis users will develop yourself with glare when known to produce excellent which can cause people to some people, cannabis use impairment and the risk of an addiction to it — a figure you get up in the middle of reds, whites and rosés with faint; increased heart rate, increases their risk of devel- an accident. that rises with daily use and the night. a great quality to price ratio. which can be dangerous oping mental illnesses like among people who start us- Flying first class. To really treat yourself at an for people with heart condi- psychosis or schizophrenia, 6. Safety. Keep in ing as teenagers. Travelling in style can have affordable price point, select tions; and damaged blood especially among those with mind that there are more Find more information a huge impact on your en- a newer vintage. “The 2015 vessels caused by inhalation a personal or family history health dangers with using at Canada.ca/Cannabis. tire vacation experience. vintage is so good that one The extra money you shell doesn't have to spend a out for an upgraded seat is fortune to drink excellent well worth the better ser- Rhône Valley wines,” ex- 3 ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR WINTER vice, additional menu and plains Michel Chapoutier, (NC) It can be easy role in our bone, muscle ommended for you. entertainment options, pri- president of Inter-Rhône. to slip from our healthy and immune health. Our Zinc. Once the tem- routines during the winter bodies are able to produce perature dips, we put up our months. But in this time vitamin D, but this is harder defences against the cold of high stress and chilly in the winter. From Octo- and flu, and keeping our Nigerian Canadian News weather, it's important to ber to April, the sun's rays immune system strong can Supports make sure we're getting the in Canada are too weak to begin with zinc. This min- nutrients our body needs to help us produce adequate eral is essential for healthy stay in tip-top shape. levels of vitamin D, which white blood cell function Sickle Cell Awareness To do this, consider is where supplementation (these cells protect you these three essential sup- comes in. Health Canada from foreign invaders) and plements to take in the recommends children and is one of the most relied-up- Know your Sickle Cell Status. winter recommended by the adults from nine to 70 years on supplements in the win- Get tested today Canadian Health Food As- old supplement with 600 IU ter. Studies show that even sociation. of vitamin D per day, but after someone contracts the Vitamin D. Known as this may vary. Check with common cold, zinc can help the “sunshine vitamin,” vi- your health care practitio- to reduce the duration and tamin D plays an important ner to see how much is rec- Continued on p(35)

VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2018 10 NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS • To Advertise Call : 416-318-3506 EI PARENTAL LEAVE ADDS 18-MONTH COURT NULLIFIES OPTION – FOR LESS PAY INSTALLATION

By Sandra Beagan Nesbitt Burns portfolio payment to 33% of average some tax savings by reduc- manager, and choosing the weekly insurable earnings. ing RRSP contributions dur- OF IBADAN OBAS Late last year, the 18-month option does re- The max under that ing the year of the parental government announced an quire pre-planning. option is $326 per week, leave. amendment to the Employ- “If you can plan ahead though there is a supple- There are some sav- ment Insurance parental and start saving ahead of ment for people who meet ings to be gained by staying leave program – new par- time, if you do want to take the low-income family eli- at home longer, however. ents can take 18 months that extra time, the better gibility standards. Daily work expenses such instead of 12 months. off you’ll be,” she said. Some employers also as transit, parking, lunches, However, the weekly pay The Federal EI ma- provide top-up payments and clothing can add up to will be less. ternity leave program pays for parental leave, but a lot over 12 or 18 months. The total amount of mothers a weekly benefit of probably not for the en- And saving daycare costs money available for the 55% of their average week- tire extended period. And for the extra six months program was not increased ly insurable earnings for 15 new parents planning their could add up to thousands. COURT ORDERS when the extension option weeks, up to a maximum of budget for maternity leave Middle- and high-in- was added. Families who $547 per week. must remember that EI come parents are most like- want to take advantage After that, the paren- benefits are taxable, which ly to be able to take advan- LAGOS DIRECTOR of the 18-month option tal leave program, which reduces the weekly amount tage of the extension. And might need to have an ex- can be shared between par- further. many women under the By N.Ugoh tion and recommendations TO FORFEIT tra $10,000 in savings set ents, offers the standard Dietz-Graham said age of 25 are not even able of the commission in court, aside in order to make it choice of up to 35 weeks that new parents should to meet the meet the bench- An Oyo State High joining Ajimobi as the co- through. or the extended choice of also consider budgeting for mark of 600 insured hours Court presided over by Jus- defendant. HOUSES Having a baby can up to 61 weeks. However, additional expenses such worked in the previous year tice Olajumoke Aiki has Justice Aiki held that be a huge expense, says the total payment is the as life insurance and pre- and therefore don’t qualify nullified the installation wearing of beaded crowns Amy Dietz-Graham, a BMO same and that reduces the paring a will, and creating for maternity leave at all. of 21 Obas. She declared is beyond the purview of the review of the 1957 sections 10, 12 and 25 of Olubadan Chieftaincy Dec- the Oyo State Chiefs Law, laration and other Related stating that Section 25 of PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES THAT Chieftaincies in Ibadan land the Chiefs Law could not by the Justice Akintunde be treated in isolation to Boade Review Commis- the provisions of Parts Two THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA sion, which was set up by and Three of the Chiefs the Oyo State Government, Laws. WILL OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE THE as unconstitutional, illegal, The court also said null, void and of no effect. provisions of Parts Two and The commission had Three of the Chiefs Laws, INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR PEOPLE recommended, among oth- particularly sections 10, 12 ers, the creation of several and 25, did not give power OF AFRICAN DESCENT monarchs in Ibadan which to the governor to review led to the installation of 21 the Olubadan chieftaincy kings by the state Gover- declaration, while also re- Ottawa, Ontario - January more Canadians have a nor Abiola Ajimobi. straining the government 30, 2018 real and fair chance at suc- Rashidi Ladoja, the from accepting and imple- cess. Osi Olubadan of Ibadan menting the reports of the The Government of challenged the composi- commission. Canada is committed to Quote build a better, more inclu- “Today is an impor- sive country that recogniz- tant day for Canada. Our es the contributions of all, commitment to the Inter- ONTARIO’S TOUGH and creates better opportu- national Decade will help nities for more Canadians. us better address the very The Prime Minister, real and unique challenges DISTRACTED Justin Trudeau, today an- that Black Canadians face, nounced the Government and bring us closer to a DRIVING LAWS ONE of Canada will officially more just and inclusive recognize the International country.” Decade for People of Afri- -The Rt. Hon. Justin STEP CLOSER TO can Descent. This Decade, Trudeau, Prime Minister of which spans from 2015 to Canada TAKING EFFECT 2024, is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the Quick facts important contributions • The International New rules that will for third or subsequent people of African descent Decade for People of Af- mean automatic driver’s incidents, as well as six have made to Canadian rican Descent, proclaimed licence suspension for demerit points for mul- society. It also provides a by the UN General As- framework for recognition, sembly resolution 68/237, convicted distracted driv- tiple offences. justice, and development began in 2015 and will be ers in Ontario will soon Offenders would to fight racism, discrimi- observed until 2024. take effect after receiving also see their licence sus- nation, and the ongoing • The theme for the Royal Assent, 680NEWS pended for three days on inequalities that Canadians International Decade is has learned. a first offence, seven days of African descent face. “People of African descent: “The law has been after two convictions, The Government of recognition, justice and de- passed — it’s now just a and 30 days for third and Canada has heard from velopment.” matter of time,” Toronto further convictions. concerned citizens and • The objectives of police Const. Clint Stibbe However, officers organizations from across the International Decade Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau told 680 NEWS. won’t be able to seize a Canada, including the Fed- lenges and overrepresen- Canada Child Benefit, and include promoting respect, “You the driver has driver’s licence at road- eration of Black Canadians, tation in the corrections expanded the Canada Pen- protection of the human that we need to do more to system have been raised sion Plan so more people rights and fundamental to decide, is answer- side. A judge would have work with and support Ca- in particular by community can retire with security freedoms of people of Afri- ing that text message or to order it suspended only nadians of African descent. leaders as barriers to Black and dignity. We have also can descent, as well as en- making that phone call after the driver is found In recognizing the Canadians experiencing made significant invest- couraging a greater knowl- going to be worth it when guilty. International Decade, the full and equal participation ments in student grant edge of and respect for the you can’t buy your way Based on prelimi- Government of Canada across society. programs, mental health diverse heritage, culture, out of this anymore. You nary data from 2016, commits to a better fu- and contributions of these Over the past two initiatives, and affordable will receive a licence sus- distracted driving was to ture for Black Canadians. communities to society years, the Government child care, and introduced pension and you will re- blame for 7,435 crashes This means learning more of Canada has taken con- a National Housing Strat- around the world. ceive a substantial fine.” in Toronto. Of those col- about the issues that affect crete measures to fight egy that will solve housing • The Government Black Canadians, includ- inequality and improve security for many vulner- of Canada also honours The fines for dis- lisions, eight were fatal, ing improving research the lives of all Canadians, able Canadians. Canadians of African de- tracted driving would 2,642 resulted in injury and data collection, so we including those of African The Government of scent and their role in Ca- increase from a maxi- and 4,785 caused prop- can better understand the descent. We have helped Canada will continue to nadian history and society mum of $1,000 to up to erty damage. particular challenges they parents with the high cost build on these efforts, and through its annual Black $2,000 on a second con- face. Mental health chal- of raising kids through the create a country where History Month campaign. viction and up to $3,000 Source: Citytvnews.ca

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Canadian police say munity. they are in the midst of Toronto police detec- JAMAICAN-CANADIAN an "unprecedented" inves- tive Hank Idsinga said the tigation as they search for investigation "certainly en- BILLIONAIRE ACQUIRES MAJORITY more victims of an alleged compasses more than the serial killer. gay community, it encom- passes the city of Toronto". STAKE IN BERMUDA BANK Self-employed Toron- to landscaper Bruce McAr- Police say the dis- By Sandra Beagan Portland group which in- Bermuda. thur, 66, currently faces membered remains of three cludes operations in Cana- Patrick Hylton, CEO Portland Holdings, a five counts of first-degree unidentified bodies were da and other international of NCB, said: “Bermuda is company owned by Jamai- murder. found in large planters at markets. It will enable us to one of the world’s premier can-Canadian billionaire a property linked to Mr. expand our offerings local- financial jurisdictions and Michael Lee-Chin, is now Three of those charg- McArthur. ly, regionally, and globally,” our alliance with Clarien is the majority owner in the es are linked to men who Bruce McArthur They say they are he said. consistent with the strate- parent company of Ber- frequented Toronto's Gay unsure whether those re- He added, “NCB gic investments and joint muda’s Clarien Bank, NCB Village neighbourhood. ily in 2015. mains are linked to the shares our client-focused ventures NCB Group identi- Financial Group. Lisowick, 47, who five alleged victims already philosophy and a dedica- fies as key to growing our NCB is the financial Toronto's LGBT com- police said lived in home- named by police. tion to providing high-qual- regional interests and driv- holding company for the munity had raised con- less shelters in Toronto, ity services and a superior ing continued growth and National Commercial Bank cerns for months about a was never reported miss- Over a dozen plant- customer experience. Our shareholder value. Jamaica Ltd, Jamaica’s larg- series of disappearances ing. It is believed he was ers have since been seized partnership with NCB and “Our investment in est financial institution, around the Village. murdered between May from addresses around the PPE reinforces Clarien’s po- Clarien reflects not only and now owns a 50.1% 2016 and July 2017. city. sition as one of the largest our confidence in the qual- stake in Clarien Group Ltd On Monday, Toronto privately held financial in- ity and value of the bank’s (CGL), becoming its major- police said that Mr McAr- Police say Kinsman Police also continue stitutions in Bermuda. expertise, experience and ity shareholder. thur has been charged and Mr McArthur had a to search his home and a “It will enable us to services but also those of Lee-Chin’s Portland with first degree murder in "sexual" relationship with facility he used for storage. offer a wider range of prod- Bermuda itself.” Private Equity (PPE) holds the deaths of Majeed Kay- the suspect but have not They are also two unidenti- ucts to our customers and “We are committed to 17.2%, and Edmund Gib- han, Soroush Marmudi and revealed any links between fied sites the police plan to facilitate the growth that contributing to the growth bons Ltd (EGL) – previous- Dean Lisowick. the other suspected vic- excavate. will ultimately provide job of Bermuda’s reputation to tims. ly the sole owner – retains security and career oppor- attract more business to the 31.98%. Earlier this month, The alleged killer has tunities for Bermudians.” island and thereby create Financial details of the they charged the 66-year- Last December, To- "taken some steps to cover Last year, EGL and conditions that will benefit agreement have not been old with two counts of ronto police tried to calm his tracks," said Mr. Ids- PPE pumped $12.6 million the economy as a whole,” disclosed. first-degree murder in the community concern that inga. into Clarien, allowing it to he added. James Gibbons, direc- deaths of Andrew Kinsman there was a serial killer surpass the Basel III inter- Clarien Bank, formerly tor of CGL, EGL, and Clarien and Selim Esen. stalking the Village. Police are urging all national capital regulatory known as Capital G Bank, is Bank said that partnering of the alleged killer's land- requirements for banks. one of four licensed banks with NCB would broaden Esen, 44, went miss- Now, they are in the scaping clients to reach out Mr. Lee-Chin is chair in Bermuda. This is the third Clarien’s opportunities and ing last April and Kinsman, midst of a full-scale inves- to police if they are not and president of the Port- time in four years that the strengthen ties between the 49, disappeared in June. tigation that spans across contacted by investigators. land Holdings group of majority ownership of the two financial entities. Kayhan, 58, went miss- Canada's largest city. companies, which includes bank has changed hands. “We are very excited ing in 2012. All three were "We do believe there PPE and NCB. EGL controlled it until by our partnership with known to spend time in the Police are searching are more [victims] and I He was the keynote 2014 when it sold a four- NCB, which is one of the Village. properties throughout To- have no idea how many speaker at the Progressive fifths stake to CWH Ltd, most successful financial ronto for more victims in more there are going to be," Labour Party’s Black Tie upon which Clarien be came services groups in the Ca- Marmudi, 50, was re- a probe that has expanded said the detective. Gala in November at the a subsidiary of that Bermuda ribbean, and the broader ported missing by his fam- far beyond the LGBT com- Source:BBC.com Fairmont Southampton in Continued on p(35)

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PERSONAL FINANCE AND BUSINESS STARTING WITH THE RIGHT 5 TIPS TO HELP AVOID POST- BUSINESS STRUCTURE HOLIDAY FINANCIAL By Kunle Adebunmi count of the company must be provided to the authori- STRESS The Business Struc- ties as returns at least once ture you choose when in every year. registering your business * If the company is in (NC) The holiday switching to a line of cred- is part of the determinant debt or liable to anything, season can be expensive. it, which usually carries a for success. There are the members will only be li- With entertaining, choos- lower interest rate. A low- three common business able to the extent of what ing the perfect gifts, and interest credit card is an- structures most start – ups each person have directly additional travel, will your other option to consider. owners can choose from invested in that company. wallet take a hit? 4. Avoid taking cash in Nigeria. They are part Shareholders personal as- Even if you do find advances on your credit of the few classes of busi- sets are protected, only the some great bargains, cred- card, as you will be charged ness registration available money invested in the com- it card interest rates can interest immediately. as stipulated by the law for pany will be lost. quickly eat up savings 5. Check your month- any intending small busi- Finally, it is you that from discounted prices if ly statement carefully and ness entrepreneur. One part on either having a Business run into debt or become li- will have to make an in- you carry a balance. report any unauthorized of that law gives room for Name or a Private Limited able for anything based on formed decision to choose Reduce financialtransactions to your credit people to be able to register Liability as your Business a court injunction, all that the one that suits your busi- stress in the new year by card company immediate- as a Company (LTD), an- Structure. you have as your personal ness idea. Choosing a struc- following these tips: ly. This is especially impor- other part gives room for investments and assets ture certainly will determine 1. Set a budget for tant in January, since credit people to register as a Busi- BUSINESS NAME (SOLE could be forfeited. Same is how you run your busi- gift spending before you card fraud occurs more fre- ness Name and the third PROPRIETORSHIP & applicable for Partnership. ness now and in the future. start shopping—one for quently during the holiday part of that law says you PARTNERSHIP) This structure exposes you Your goal and the resources each person on your list, season. can choose to register as In- Business Name hap- or the partners to a great available to you can also as well as a total limit for Wondering how long corporated Trustees. pens to be more simple and personal risk in the event go a long way to determine all gifts. it will take to pay off your Whatever the law straightforward; you’ll find of debt or any legal actions. the structure you’ll choose. 2. Plan to pay the to- credit card balance if you has said, it is important to more small businesses reg- The reason why this would For instance, if you really tal amount owing on your only make the minimum understand fully the right istering under this class. If happen is because the Busi- want to protect yourself credit card by the due date monthly payment? Find business structure that you choose the Business ness Name structure comes from any potential business to avoid interest charges. If out using the Financial suits your very own idea Name class, you could ei- with an Unlimited Liability failure, then it may be wise this is not possible, pay as Consumer Agency of Can- and register accordingly. ther register as Sole Propri- clause. to choose a Private Limited much as you can. ada's credit card payment Every business structure etorship or as Partnership. Liability Company. It is af- 3. If you expect to calculator at www.canada. has its own legal and tax Sole Proprietorship is when PRIVATE LIMITED ter your choice of business carry a balance, consider ca/money. implication. Choosing the a single person is running LIABILITY COMPANY structure that you can then right business structure is an enterprise. A partner- (LTD.) concentrate and focus on just as important as choos- ship is two or more self- This Structure makes the business properly. If ing the right product to sell. employed people working your business a legal entity you may need further clari- Defined Contribu- Most often, people starting together and sharing the in its own right, separate fications, talk to a lawyer. tion Benefit Plan a Small Business in Nige- workload and any resultant from those who own it (the Kunle Adebunmi has In a defined contribu- ria commonly register as a profits. Under this structure; shareholders). 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By Brigette Hyacinth tor. Leading with humility you care”. – Theodore Roo- LEADERSHIP Director at MBA means focusing on others sevelt Caribbean Organisation and practicing the servant 4. Communication By Frank Ofili between my friend and I leadership. True leaders - Leadership has been de- was that he would pay me The true test of your always aim to serve rath- scribed as "a process of Duane Tway Jr it was a certain amount weekly leadership is after you have er than be served. Being social influence in which who opined that trust is for the use of the bus. My gone. Do you remain in the humble makes you more a person can enlist the aid the “state of readiness for friend and I were small hearts of your followers? Is approachable to your fol- and support of others in the unguarded interaction with scale distributors for the the baton passed on to followers and allows you to accomplishment of a com- someone or something.” It same principal, albeit inde- low the vision or does it die create an environment of mon goal." Therefore two with you? We see today, open communication and way communication is key is assured reliance on the pendently. Brigette Hyacinth character, ability, strength, Two months passed people are still being in- more effective feedback. A to leadership success. Great or truth of someone or by and my friend paid not a spired by the world’s great- true leader is one who is leaders are able to commu- ing developed other lead- something. Trust emanates dime to me in fulfillment of est leaders. Their influence humble enough to admit nicate their vision in such ers. If you want to leave a from the interaction and ex- our agreement. Meanwhile, seems to be strengthened their mistake. They are not a way that motivates their legacy, invest in people. "If istence of three components he was still using the van in their absence. I lost one afraid to seek assistance or team. They are great com- your actions inspire others viz: for his business. Midway of my managers a couple of say when they don’t know. municators; quick to listen to dream more, learn more, a. The capacity for into the third month, he years ago and I can’t seem Leaders that share the cred- and slow to speak. They do more and become more, trusting – that is the total had a problem with Lagos to forget him or the legacy it and don't blame others for possess high emotional in- you are a leader." - John life experiences that have State Traffic Management he left behind. Sometimes problems are more respect- telligence skills. They val- Quincy Adams contributed to the develop- Authority, LASTMA, over I’ll browse through saved ed by their team. The x-fac- ue and often ask for their Sometimes I can still ment of your current capac- parking at a non-desig- e-mails from him and think tor of great leadership is not team’s input. “If you want picture Ed walking through ity and willingness to risk nated area. The van was how awesome a person he personality, it's humility." to build a ship, don't drum the office greeting staff on trusting others, impounded. Surprisingly, was. -- business management up the men to gather wood, mornings and might even b. The perception of instead of my friend to go expert Jim Collins divide the work, and give give me a little nod or pat competence - this is your about getting it released, he The following are 3. Empathy plays a orders. Instead, teach them on the back. Those were the perception of your ability simply hired another van 5 Common Qualities of critical role in one’s ability to yearn for the vast and special moments I still hold and the ability, sincerity, and forgot mine with LAST- Memorable Leaders: to be a successful leader. It endless sea.” Antoine de dear. It doesn’t take much to truthfulness or honesty of MA officials. 1. Integrity & Au- sharpens your "people acu- Saint-Exupery create those special moments others with whom you enter Meanwhile, with no thenticity go hand in hand men" and it informs your 5. Inspirational - In- with your team; sometimes into relationship to perform means of livelihood, I could - “The supreme quality for decisions. We tend to con- spirational Leadership is it’s the little things that you competently at whatever is not afford to pay the ex- leadership is unquestion- fuse empathy with sympa- about energizing and creat- do that counts the most. needed in your current situ- orbitant fine imposed by ably integrity.” Dwight D. thy; empathy is really being a sense of direction and “I've learned that people will ation; and LASTMA before the sup- Eisenhower. Great leaders ing able to understand the purpose for employees and forget what you said, people c. The perception ply van could be released. are known for the ethical needs of others. It means excitement and momentum will forget what you did, but that the actions, words, The vehicle spent a good principles they stand on that you are aware of their to achieve goals. Inspira- people will never forget how mission, or decisions of the four months in LASTMA and their actions promote feelings and how it impacts tional leaders are capable of you made them feel.” Maya parties in a relationship are custody without my friend these values. My Manager, their perception. Empathy is taking an organization and Angelou motivated by mutually- making any effort to get it Ed was honest with em- an important component of people to new heights. Whether you want beneficial rather than self- released. It was only when ployees even though this effective relationships and They are able to get follow- to admit it or not, you are ish motives. some mutual friends started trait was sometimes unpop- is indeed a valued currency. ers to do tasks even with- making or leaving a mark. Trust is difficult to giving him cold shoulders ular with top management. Empathy allows leaders to out a title. They recognize Making a mark is likened maintain but easy to de- for what they considered as He often took the slack for develop and maintain rela- individuals' achievements, unto leaving footprints in stroy. Trust is the basis for an act of wickedness done his team. If leadership is not tionships with those they knowledge and capabili- the sand whereas leaving much of what we do every on a friend in distress that authentic, then what is it? lead. Leaders that possess ties and openly praise their a mark is one which is em- day whether in the work- he reluctantly went about Authenticity acts as a cata- this trait always make time employees. Ed taught me bedded in stone. I’m refer- place, church, group, com- securing its release, but lyst that earns the respect for people. Many organiza- to believe in myself and ring to unforgettable posi- munity, family or wherever. even then he paid not a of employees. Authentic- tions are focused on achiev- saw qualities in me I didn’t tive impressions. Trust is the necessary pre- dime to me for the two and ity builds trust, and following goals no matter what know I had. Words such as “People are what cursor for feeling able to half months he used the ve- ers love leaders they can the cost to employees. Great ‘Good work team, you are matter in this world—not rely upon a person, coop- hicle. trust." In all my research, leaders are concerned about the best”, “I trust your judg- money or fame or buildings erating with other people, When the van was the greatest leaders looked getting the job done as well ment,” “Well done” were at or organizations or institu- taking thoughtful risks, and eventually release, it was inward and were able to tell as the well-being of those the top of his dictionary. tions. Only people.” John C. believing in what we read in no shape to be useful a good story with authen- under their care. They are Team spirit was high during Maxwell. Therefore, if you or hear. for any purpose and would ticity and passion.” Deepak supportive of their employ- his reign. He made every- value people everything Several times in my require extra cash to bring Chopra ees’ development. “Nobody one feel valued and appre- else will fall into place. career, I have found myself it back to serviceable con- 2. Humility is a criti- cares how much you know, ciated. The greatest legacy What legacy are in situations where I was a dition. I couldn’t afford it. cal leadership success fac- until they know how much a leader can leave is hav- you leaving behind? victim and also a culprit of That was how I lost the trust. I have been a victim van altogether. So much because I find that I have, for friendship! It didn’t take like most Nigerians, often long however before God chances of being deceived, what the other people may trust a lot are often very ticism among the people, times suffered the conse- intervened in my condition the risks of not trusting do. good at detecting lies. This the leaders and the led, the quences of trusting some- and I decided not to bother may in fact be greater. For 3. Trusting increases may be because people who various tribes/ethnic na- one when that person in my head with the van since example if you do not trust bonding. People who are trust expose themselves to tionalities, and among the whom I reposed my trust betters days had arrived. anyone then they may well bonded care more about exploitation, and so, some- major religions, how do we turns round to betray it; In spite of this experi- not trust you. There is no one another and naturally how, develop inner ‘radar’ begin to build a culture of and culpable because I com- ence, and one or two others gain-saying the fact that trust one another. Bond- for detecting lies. Those trust for the benefit of our mitted the offense of trust- more, or perhaps because of people often end up acting ing makes you feel nice who trust a lot also tend to society? The first step, in ing. One particular incident them, something still makes in the way you treat them. and that you can trust and be more open and empa- my view, should begin with would remain ever fresh in me unable not to trust Consistently treating a per- rely on other people. It is thetic and so more easily us as individuals. This we my mind, though today - someone. So what is that son as being untrustworthy also nice to be trusted and able to understand what can do by all thanks to God - I have force that often pushes me may lead to them acting that others accept you as others are feeling, including 1. Encouraging open completely overcome that in the direction of trust both in this way. When you do you are and do not suspect, liars. and candid communica- challenge. in my personal and pro- not do something, the op- question or challenge ev- 6. Generally, society tion with the next person A couple of years fessional life? What is this portunity cost is the cost in erything you say. at large is better off where regardless of his/her tribe, back, after I had just lost attraction I have towards terms of what is lost. In not 4. Trust makes it a culture of trust has been social status, religious ori- my small-scale distribu- trust? What is responsible trusting, the opportunity easier to influence some- entrenched. In a healthy entation or otherwise tion business for a foremost for this push-and-pull to- cost is that you will not get one. Trust is the gateway society there is plenty of 2. Being honest at all bottled water and bever- wards trust? Why do I in the things you might have to persuasion. If you do not trust and people feel safe times by telling the truth as age company in Nigeria, I fact still trust? Why does gained if you had trusted have the trust of the other and comfortable, even in best we can. As a leader, or trusted a colleague whom I anyone trust anyone at all others. Not trusting others person, then he will not re- the company of strangers. an aspiring one, we should thought was truly a friend. I in today’s world? The rea- is an isolating action. If you ally listen to you or consider If it is so much more be honest to ourselves and paid dearly for it. son may not be far-fetched, do not get close to others your persuasive arguments beneficial to trust than not own up to the fact that we The long and short of for regardless of its inherent you will not have friends 5. Trust makes detec- to trust, how then do we do not, and cannot, possi- the story is that I hired out risks, there may actually be to call on when you are in tion of lies easier. You might go about building trust bly have all the answers to to my friend the mini bus no alternative to trusting. trouble. think that people who are so that others would feel the needs of the people. It with which I used to distrib- Now consider the following: 2. Lack of trust also highly trusting would be comfortable trusting us? In will make a world of differ- ute products for my princi- 1. Even though not increases the cost of stress very poor at detecting lies. our clime where there is so ence if we are bold enough pal. The unwritten (gentle- trusting someone has the in terms of the personal Strangely, this is far from much distrust, disillusion- to admit it to the people and man agreement if you like) advantage of reducing the worry and anxiety about true. In fact, those who ment, suspicion and skep- continued on p(43)

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MY PASTOR HUSBAND PASSION BROUGHT HIS With This Ring if she was on Facebook. “Yes. I went to see a over to his house but she GIRLFRIEND HOME By Pastor His friends and children client and decided to come said no, she would prefer Taiwo Iredele Odubiyi had been asking him to straight home to rest.” he came to her house. She Dear Agatha, some of the appointments. join the social network but When Ibie heard would have loved to go to Writing this makes In addition to being dis- Continued from the last he hadn’t. He didn’t see it ‘rest’, she took a closer look me feel very bad. I feel like couraged, he and others issue as very important to him. at Grace and realised she a woman who has betrayed like him started complain- But now, he felt he should looked a little tired. As Femi sat down her husband, but I’m des- ing bitterly. join so he would be able to “And have you been to enjoy the chocolate, he perate to find a solution search for Ibie. able to rest?” heard a knock on the gate to my marital problems Dear Agatha, Having been told “Yes, I guess.” Grace and moments later, the pe- before I do something that Writing this makes by his children and some answered. Her body rested destrian gate of the house will completely destroy my me feel very bad. I feel like friends how to join and use but not her mind. opened and closed. Soon, home and husband. a woman who has betrayed Facebook, he turned to his “Is everything okay?” his dog, Shasta started her husband, but I’m des- laptop that was on the side “Yes. I already pre- barking while the security perate to find a solution table by him and began to pared dinner.” Grace said man at the gate shouted to my marital problems press buttons. Soon, he had and walked toward the “Keep quiet!” before I do something that opened his own account on kitchen. “Yours is in the mi- The white and brown Pastor Taiwo Odubiyi will completely destroy my Facebook. He searched for crowave oven.” Chihuahua dog barked a home and husband. Ibie James and found the Ibie followed her and lot and had high energy. This is something I name. There was no profile they entered the kitchen his house but knew that Femi guessed that the cannot share with any- picture but the information which had granite coun- would only worsen an al- security man who was in body close to us, because about the person told him tertops, oak cabinets, a re- ready complicated matter, his thirties had a visitor as it will definitely destroy the it was her. He would have frigerator, and a gas cooker and that was the last thing the dog was familiar with ministry of my husband. I loved to see her photos. with oven. she needed right now. the security man’s family don’t want that on my con- Her last entry on the Grace opened a cabi- She knew she had to that consisted of a wife and science at all. page was in the morning. net while Ibie pulled open let him know she was carry- three children. The family I have been married He read it. the microwave oven which ing his baby but she didn’t lived in the one bedroom to my husband for more God has a perfect plan sat on a side of the coun- know how he would react. quarters by the gate, inside Agatha Edo than two decades. We are for my life. Halleluyah! tertop. Would he be happy or up- the compound. blessed with three children Two days before then, “Hmm. This smells set, or happy and upset at [email protected] Most evenings found who are all in the univer- it was: delicious.” Ibie commented. the same time as she was? Femi at home alone. He [email protected] sity. My eldest, a girl, is I see the Lord work- “Thanks. Have you eaten?” She didn’t know yet if she attended to people in the in her final year while her ing on our behalf, fighting “Yes.” Grace an- should consider her preg- church office, allowing only This is something I brothers who are twins are our battles and doing what swered. As she turned to nancy good or bad news, family members and very cannot share with any- in their second year. He promised to do for us in leave, she said, “Albert is and she hadn’t decided on close friends to come to the body close to us, because Due to the situation Jesus name. Praise His holy coming here this evening.” what to do about it. house. And once, he invited it will definitely destroy the at home, I hardly see my name. Albert? Ibie would A confirmation of the ministers in the church ministry of my husband. I children. They prefer to Smiling, Femi sent a like to meet the man her pregnancy would have to come to his house for a don’t want that on my con- stay in school or go to my friend request to her. While daughter had been seeing brought so much joy to meeting. When he had to science at all. parents’ when they are on he was sending similar and probably ask him some some people who were ex- go out, he tried to return I have been married holidays because of their requests to some church questions. The first day pecting to have children. home on time. to my husband for more father. members, friends and fam- Grace told her about him, They might even throw a Some evenings found than two decades. We are My husband got in- ilies, he saw a message on she had asked if he was party and give testimony him playing with the dog in blessed with three children terested in apostleship five his wall. It was from Ibie. a Christian and Grace an- in church to thank God for the compound, especially who are all in the univer- years into our marriage. It’s good to have you swered in the affirmative. answered prayers. when his son came home. sity. My eldest, a girl, is After struggling against on fcbk sir. But Ibie’s other questions But for those who Sometimes, the security in her final year while her the desire, he finally caved Smiling broadly, he about his faith were not should not get pregnant, man’s children joined him brothers who are twins are in and joined one of the posted on his wall. clearly answered. Well, she the news would have to play with the friendly in their second year. most prominent Pentecos- THERE SHALL BE was about to know for sure. shocked them and made dog. Due to the situation tal churches in the country. A PERFORMANCE of the She hoped he was a good them burst into tears. She Mondays and Satur- at home, I hardly see my From being a worker, he things you were told by Christian. belonged to this group. She days were his two off-duty children. They prefer to rose to become a head of the Lord. The power of the “What’s he coming to was definitely shocked but days, and he only went to stay in school or go to my department and eventually Highest will overshadow do?” she didn’t feel like crying. church on those days if parents’ when they are on a pastor. His zeal to work you and bring those things “He’s coming to see She loved children there was a special pro- holidays because of their for God back then was un- to come to pass. You will me.” and had been thinking of gramme or something he father. mistakable. smile and definitely move “Okay.” Ibie said. when she would get preg- had to do. He usually spent My husband got in- He was everywhere forward in this month in Grace returned to nant and have her own. Mondays at the small office terested in apostleship five and God was really us- the name of Jesus for all her room and got in bed. But not like this! If she had he rented for his transport years into our marriage. ing him in His deliverance things are possible in His The queen-size bed took been married, she would business, to see Dayo, the After struggling against ministry. Back then we name up most of the room. On a have been elated but she man he employed to moni- the desire, he finally caved were really happy. Though About two minutes side were a dressing table, wasn’t. Worse still, she was tor the business. in and joined one of the his salary wasn’t much, after, he got a response an armless chair, and a full a Christian and she had no When Femi relocated most prominent Pentecos- but we had more than from her. length mirror. business going ‘there’ with to Nigeria, he registered tal churches in the country. enough to eat and meet up Ame-e-e-e-e-n! Her mind in turmoil, Albert whom she met just and started the business of From being a worker, he on all our expenses. she closed her eyes and about three months ago. providing bus services to rose to become a head of Like every organiza- Grace heard move- placed her right hand on her young schools that could department and eventually tion, politics was applied ments in the apartment. flat tummy slightly where a (to be continued) not afford to buy their own a pastor. His zeal to work when it came to promo- Guessing that her mother baby was now growing as buses. He bought some for God back then was un- tions and selection into must have finished talking she had confirmed early This story is from the novel buses, employed drivers, mistakable. some powerful committees. on the phone, she got up this morning using a do-it- - With This Ring by Taiwo and now had a number of He was everywhere The closer one was to the and went to the living room yourself pregnancy test kit Iredele Odubiyi schools using the service. and God was really us- general overseer and mem- just as her mother was which she bought yester- To read the novel, pls visit: He also had two cabs, and ing him in His deliverance bers of his kitchen cabinet, about to enter her bedroom. day evening from a phar- https://www.amazon.com/ with Dayo, an honest male ministry. Back then we the juicer the appoints one “Good evening, Mum- macy store. Taiwo-Odubiyi/e/B00G- graduate as the manager, were really happy. Though got. My husband, though, my.” She said and hoped Albert Asika’s baby. 6MU03I Femi didn’t have any prob- his salary wasn’t much, was considered one of the that her voice didn’t betray She had called Albert Or: www.okadabooks. lem. but we had more than best, wasn’t considered for her emotions. in the afternoon and asked com/search?term=odubiyi Femi’s mind went enough to eat and meet up some of the appointments. “Good evening, Grace. him to see her this evening. Website: www.pastortai- back to Ibie. He wondered on all our expenses. In addition to being dis- You returned early today.” He had suggested she came woodubiyi.org Like every organiza- couraged, he and others tion, politics was applied like him started complain- when it came to promo- ing bitterly. he was attending to spiri- Even at that, this when I woke up to check my surprise around 4.30 tions and selection into Sometimes, a whole tual matters. Getting him woman would refuse to on my children and passed a.m. when he emerged from some powerful committees. month, he won’t come on the phone was also a give us privacy. Being a by his room. I heard famil- his room with his personal The closer one was to the home; he was practically problem since she was al- woman, I knew there was iar noises coming from his assistant. They were both general overseer and mem- staying in the church. ways with his phone. The more to her than being a room; the kind that sug- shocked to see me. Pain- bers of his kitchen cabinet, Whenever I go to the only time I and the children personal assistance. My gest intimacy between a fully my children heard my the juicer the appoints one church to see him, his per- get to speak with him are husband was having an man and woman. I didn’t cries of pains and came out got. My husband, though, sonal assistance, a female, Sundays when he is about affair with her. Already know what to make of it so of their rooms to witness was considered one of the would stop me from seeing to mount the pulpit or after people were talking but I I decided to wait outside the show of shame of their best, wasn’t considered for him on the grounds that service. didn’t react until one night his door. You can imagine continued on p(43)

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You’ve just escaped financed a Human Rights with your life from a brutal, Tribunal claim on behalf of seemingly endless civil war. Shyesh Al-Turki, a Syrian QUESTION: You’ve dragged your fam- refugee and former truck ily across the ocean with driver who came to Canada SHOULD I SIGN A PEACE hope and faith that you will in 2016 with his family. be accepted to a new coun- “Being unable to drive BOND TO DEAL WITH MY try. Having arrived, if you and support my family has speak the language at all, been a huge burden on me,” CRIMINAL CASE? you don’t speak it well. You says Mr. al-Turki in an IHRP have no familiarity with the press release. “By having to ANSWER environment from which wait a year before taking you now need to derive an the test for a full G licence, I A peace bond is an or- mon. They are sometimes income to feed your family. am left sitting at home and der made in a criminal law called a s.810 recogni- All the hoops a refu- unable to provide for my court by a judge or justice of zance. gee claimant needs to jump wife and children. I want the peace to protect some- through are behind you. Ex- to contribute to Canada and one who has a reasonable Peace bonds in criminal cept now you have to wait participate fully in society. fear that you will: cases a year to drive. It doesn’t Right now, I can’t do that.” Strip searches are a those are usually limited • Hurt them, their The Crown may offer matter that you know how The hundreds of oth- difficult subject, because to a limited set of circum- spouse, their common-law you a peace bond to deal to drive, have driven for ers in a similar predicament requiring a person to take stances. partner, or their child with your criminal charges decades and have a valid are forced to rely on charity their clothes off for a bodi- Even where a pro- • Damage their if you agree to sign a peace license from your home and government assistance ly search is invasive and vincial education act al- property bond. If you agree to the country. Even though im- and pay higher insurance raises privacy concerns. lows for strip searches of • Distribute or share peace bond, they won't pur- migrant newcomers do not premiums with their G2. The issue gets even school children, it remains an intimate image or video sue your criminal charges. have to wait, or refugees Not only is this policy trickier when it comes to highly problematic. of them without their per- It's your choice settling in provinces other holding back refugee driver strip-searching children of For example, a fe- mission whether to agree to the than Ontario. How do you but the Canadian trucking school age. male teenager at a high A peace bond requires peace bond. You don't have get to work? industry needs new driv- While many people school in Quebec was you to keep the peace and to accept the Crown's offer. This is an obstacle that ers, and is asking Ontario may believe that school taken to a room and was be of good behaviour. This The Crown's offer to the International Human to change their rules. The children should never be then asked by her female means you must not do deal with your charges in Rights Program (IHRP) at Conference Board of Canada strip-searched, there are principal and another fe- anything to break the law. this way is called a resolu- the University Of Toronto says by 2020, Canada’s cases in which it has hap- male staff member to take You may also have to fol- tion position. Faculty Of Law is calling on trucking industry will be pened in Canada, because off her clothes. They had low other conditions the Ontario’s Ministry of Trans- short 25,000 drivers. the law allows for it in suspicions that the girl court thinks are necessary Enforcement portation to remove. In 2015, while an- limited circumstances. was carrying drugs on her to prevent further harm. For If you have a peace Currently, after a nouncing funding to bring person. None were found, example, you may not be bond, it can be enforced refugee passes the test to in Syrian refugees fleeing What is the law on and the province got into a allowed to contact the per- anywhere in Canada. Most achieve their G2, they need their war-torn homeland, strip searches? lot of trouble, even though son or visit certain places. peace bonds last for up to to wait a year for the full Premier Kathleen Wynne The courts views the provincial education 1 year. graduated licence or G li- said, "The bottom line for strip searches as a “one of act allows for strip search- Types of peace bonds If you don't follow the cense. me is that all of us across the most intrusive man- es. There are two types of conditions of your peace Ontario is discriminat- the country need to be do- ners of searching,” as well The leading case on peace bonds: bond, you can be charged ing against refugees, says ing everything we can to as one of the most “ex- strip searches and school • a section 810 with disobeying an order IHRP director Samer Mus- help in this humanitarian treme exercise of police children is R v. M. (M.R.). peace bond, which can’t of the court or breach of re- cati, whose organization crisis." power.” Even though the A junior high school stu- last more than 1 year cognizance. These are both courts find it extremely in- dent was accused of in- • a common law criminal offences. You may trusive, strip searches are tending to sell drugs at peace bond, which can last also have to pay the court still allowable as long as that full and equal service that marriage is between school. The vice princi- more than 1 year the money you promised as there is a valid reason for means full and equal ser- a man and a woman,” he pal called a police officer, a security. the search. vice. Choosing your cus- said. “Compelling her to who was present while he Section 810 peace The purpose for con- tomers is not speech. It’s make a cake for [a same- searched the student. bonds are the most com- Source:stepstojustice.ca ducting a strip search conduct,” he argued. sex couple] would force her In that case, the court cannot just be valid but The state’s attorneys to engage in an expression did not find the search to it must also be reason- explained that nobody is offensive to her religion.” be unreasonable, because able as per the Supreme trying to tell the baker how Judge Lampe’s stated the provincial education HEARING HELD ON Court of Canada. The court to design cakes, to censor that it is actually the person statute allows for strip gave the example that what content she produces, who wants to buy the cake searches of students and it wouldn’t be proper to CALIFORNIA SAME- or to force her or her com- that offends Miller, because the vice-principal had rea- conduct a strip search of a pany to produce certain there is no difference be- sonable grounds to believe person who was arrested content. The point, they ar- tween the design of a cake the student carried drugs SEX WEDDING for impaired driving. The gued, is that whatever the for a heterosexual couple on his body. exception to the search of company is willing to bake and a cake for a same-sex Increasingly strip CAKE FIGHT an impaired person would for anyone, it must bake for couple. searches against students be if there were reasonable everyone. “The fact of this case is is seen as violating the suspicions that the person By Sandra Beagan information, marital status, Charles LiMandri, rep- that my client has to provide student’s rights and even was carrying a gun or medical condition, national resenting the Freedom of what the customer wants,” a suspicion of a student drugs on their person. Judge David Lampe origin, race, religion, sex, or Conscience Defense Fund, LiMandri said response. carrying drugs may not be asked the lawyers repre- sexual orientation. the defendants, was also “And what they want is to enough to justify a strip What about strip senting the Department Mann told the court, asked to explain whether have a wedding cake made search. In fact, the Quebec searches of school of Fair Employment and “The Unruh Act is about the case was about freedom by Tastries be the center- student’s family started a children? Housing, “Are there two conduct, about who she of religion or freedom of piece of a same-sex wedding lawsuit against the school In that case, a tricky sides here? Are there two [Cathy Miller] will sell to. speech. ceremony, which Miller does and province. situation becomes even rights that the court must We are talking about equal “The briefings con- not agree with.” trickier. Children, in gen- consider and balance?” access.” flate free exercise with free The judge replied, “You If a strip search is eral, are afforded a higher Gregory Mann and The judge asked Mann speech; it seems not to be seem to be arguing about carried out against a stu- degree of protection under Timothy Martin, the state if the state is trying to force clear. What right are you as- what happens afterward, dent that is found to be the law. lawyers acknowledged that Miller to design and create a serting here?” he asked dur- consequences that move us unreasonable, the party or Though higher pro- the matter does involve the cake without being allowed ing the Feb. 1 hearing. away from the facts of the officer who carried out the tection is afforded to chil- rights that protect freedom to express her opinion. LiMandri’s response case.” search may face assault dren under the law, in- of speech and freedom of Mann insisted that public was that, because many “It’s a work of art, cre- charges. In addition, the cluding the criminal law religion, but that Califor- accommodation laws apply Christians hold marriage as ative expression,” LiMandri strip search will likely be that has to be balanced nia’s Unruh Civil Rights Act to businesses regardless of a sacred institution created insisted. seen as violating the char- with provincial/territorial takes precedent. the implications of freedom by God, a wedding cake is “It comes back to con- ter rights of the student. education acts, some of The Unruh Act spe- of speech and free exercise intimately linked with mar- flating the issues of free If your child has been which allow for searches, cifically outlaws discrimina- of religion. riage and therefore both exercise and free speech,” subject to a strip search and sometimes even strip tion based on age, ancestry, “The courts have rights are equally involved. Lampe said. you may want to consult searches of students but colour, disability, genetic a long history of saying “My client believes continued on p(35) a lawyer.

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CITIZENSHIP GUIDE: WILL FAMILY NEW VERSION WARN THAT START YOUR CHILD’S POST- FGM IS ILLEGAL? SECONDARY EDUCATION

By Sandra Beagan crimes are severely pun- WITH A BUDGET ished under Canada’s crim- Canada’s citizenship inal laws.” guide is a document that is FGM, also known as (NC) Beginning uni- and savings — is an effec- worth considering how to given to immigrants to help female circumcision, is the versity or college can be tive tool that can help young supplement these sources them assimilate into Cana- ritual cutting or removal an exciting time, but it also adults manage, save and with free money in the form dian culture. The guide is of some or all of the exter- comes with new financial spend money wisely. The of scholarships, bursaries, currently being revised. nal female genitalia and is responsibilities for your son simple act of creating a bud- and grants, which can come Recently it has been generally practiced on girls or daughter. Teaching them get and sticking to it can help from the federal and provin- unclear whether the new from infancy to the age of how to manage money and put them on a path toward cial/territorial governments version would continue to 15. debt wisely when they are greater financial well-being. as well as colleges, universi- include a warning that the The practice is con- young will help them reach A budget can also reduce ties and other institutions. practice of female genital centrated in Africa, Asia, their goals, both in education stress, help avoid excessive Don't know where to mutilation is illegal. and the Middle East. More and life. student debt and save for the start? Explore the Canadian The Liberal Govern- than 200 million women Ahmed Hussen - Minister A good way to start is future. Financial Literacy Database of Immigration, Refugees ment’s Immigration Minis- and girls alive today in and Citizenship by making a budget. Accord- When helping your for resources and events in ter Ahmed Hussen, who is 30 countries have under- ing to data from the most child make a budget for stu- your community or go online an immigrant himself, from gone it, according to the ing on these issues and co- recent Canadian Financial dent life, consider where the to access the Financial Con- Somalia, made it clear in a World Health Organization ordinates with internation- Capability Survey, only a money will come from. Their sumer Agency of Canada's statement on Jan. 25 that (WHO). al, federal, provincial, and third of 18 to 24-year-olds income may come from per- budgeting tools, tips and stu- FGM is illegal in Canada Female genital muti- community stakeholders has a budget. A budget — a sonal savings or work while dent budget worksheet. Find and called it an “abhorrent lation violates many well- and partners “enhancing map of income, expenses, going to school. It's always out more at canada.ca practice.” established human rights awareness and outreach, “While the content norms and standards, in- and researching and co- for the new guide is still cluding the principles of ordinating with non-gov- being developed, Canadi- equality and non-discrimi- ernmental organizations, 7 ESSENTIALS TO INCLUDE ans can be assured that the nation on the basis of sex, care providers and victim new document will include the right to freedom from services.” information on Canada’s torture or cruel, inhuman “An understanding IN YOUR WILL laws against gender-based or degrading treatment, of these concepts will fa- violence, including FGM,” and the right to life when cilitate the proactive iden- (NC) As 2017 draws to the statement reads. the procedure results in tification of family violence a close, it's important to be- He added, “We would death. crimes that may be based gin a new year with our af- normally not comment on An interagency state- on honour and cultural fairs in order. Whether you're a product still under de- ment published by the values with a view of re- younger or older, every per- velopment, but given the WHO entitled “Eliminating ducing the victimization of son should have a will. interest in this specific is- Female Genital Mutilation” innocent individuals,” the A will is more than a sue, I felt it was important says that “it reflects deep- statement said. simple outline of the final to update Canadians on rooted inequality between Minister Hussen’s distribution of your property where we stand.” the sexes, and constitutes statement said that revi- and effects. It is an occasion However, a few an extreme form of dis- sions will attempt to ensure to plan for the financial sup- months ago the Conserva- crimination against wom- that new Canadians under- port of people and projects tive Opposition seemed to en.” stand the history and laws that you have actively sup- believe the upcoming re- According to the of Canada and try to “take ported during your lifetime. It vised guide is dropping the WHO, the practice can politics out of the guide.” can also be the time to finally reference to FGM. cause infections, urination It will highlight the help those people and groups young children. other areas. Michelle Rempel, the problems, severe bleeding, historical contributions that you always intended to 5. Detail specific monies Laws about will-mak- Immigration critic, spon- and other medical prob- and rights of under-rep- support but didn't have the or gifts to friends, relatives or ing and taxes vary by prov- sored a House of Commons lems – as well as childbirth resented groups such as resources to do so. Ensure it charities. ince, and the specific word- e-petition demanding that complications and higher Francophones, Indigenous covers at least seven essential 6. Consider which peo- ing to ensure your wishes the revised guide specifi- risks to newborn survival. peoples, the LGBTQ com- points to avoid difficulties in ple or organizations mean a are carried out may require cally condemn FGM. According to a To- munity, persons with dis- the future: lot to you for the residue of the help of a lawyer. Experts Petition E-1310 ronto Star report last July, abilities, racial minorities, 1. Make sure only one your estate. A church, charity strongly recommend that you closed on Feb. 3 with government officials be- and women as it aims to will exists. or favourite organization like seek legal advice when mak- 25,358 signatures – the lieve that thousands of Ca- better reflect the country’s 2. Determine who you Amnesty International are of- ing out your will. majority from Alberta nadian girls are at risk of laws and diversity. want as your executor — the ten on this list. (8,081), Ontario (7,689), female genital mutilation “We are engaging person who will carry out 7. Put in writing the de- A free information and BC (3,727). There and some are being taken with a wide range of ex- your wishes in settling your tails of your funeral arrange- package on wills is available were 131 signatures from overseas for the procedure perts to produce a new estate. ments. from Amnesty International, other countries. – this illegal act is known non-partisan and inclu- 3. Carefully plan for After you have taken 312 Laurier Avenue East, Rempel tweeted as “vacation cutting.” sive guide that accurately your dependents. care of these basic issues, you Suite 250, Ottawa, Ontario about the petition on Nov. A spokesperson for informs newcomers about 4. Name a guardian for may want to consider a few K1N 1H9. 28: “Trudeau is remov- Maryam Monsef, Status of Canadian history, our laws ing references to female Women Minister, said that and the responsibilities genital mutilation as be- in 1997 amendments to of citizens,” Hussen said. ing a harmful practice from the Criminal Code clarified “This feedback is being TIPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR Canada’s citizenship guide. that FGM is a form of ag- incorporated into the new Help me combat gender gravated assault and that guide.” FINANCES AND LIVE WITHIN based violence by signing anyone who performs the Here are some of the this petition…” operation, participates, or excuses for FGM, accord- YOUR MEANS She was citing a Ca- abets in any way, or causes ing to the United Nations nadian Press report, which a child to be removed from Population Fund (the UN’s said the reference to FGM Canada for that purpose is reproductive health and (NC) Are you stressed but it is the best way to avoid Choose your credit was gone from a draft copy criminally liable. rights agency): about money? Being in con- excessive debt. A heavy debt card wisely. Pay off the bal- of the new guide. The cur- There have been no • Religious doctrine trol of your spending is one load makes you vulnerable if ance in full each month so rent guide, which has been criminal prosecutions for (even though neither Islam way of reducing stress in you lose your job, have un- you can build a good credit in place since 2011, stress- FGM in Canada under the nor Christianity endorses your life. expected expenses or interest history and avoid high-inter- es equality for women and Criminal Code to date. it) According to Statistics rates go up on your loans. est charges. men under Canadian law. Sgt. Harold Pfleiderer, • Cultural or com- Canada, most of us are bur- Here is how you can Think ahead to re- The current version an RCMP spokesperson, munity heritage: a girl’s dened with high levels of start: tirement. Canadians are liv- does specifically reference said the police force is de- initiation into womanhood household debt. Simply put, Make a budget. ing to an average age of 86. FGM: “Canada’s open- veloping a policy on “hon- • Female genitalia too many people are spend- Having a budget that lays If you retire at 65, that could ness and generosity do our-based violence, under- are ugly and dirty: removal ing more than they earn. out sources of income and mean you are living off sav- not extend to barbaric cul- age and forced marriages promotes esthetic appeal They are saving less and not monthly expenses can help ings for 21 years or more. tural practices that toler- and female genital mutila- and hygiene saving enough for retirement. you commit to a spending Start saving as soon as you ate spousal abuse, ‘honour tion/cutting” to help RCMP • Controls female At the same time, people are plan. can. killings,’ female genital staff handle such cases. sexuality, ensures virginity living longer. Know the difference Find more tips from the mutilation, forced marriage Pfleiderer said in a before marriage and fidelity Living within your between your wants and Financial Consumer Agency or other gender-based vio- statement that the RCMP afterward, and increases means is not always easy, es- needs. Put your needs first; of Canada online at canada. lence. Those guilty of these provides specialized train- male sexual pleasure pecially when money is tight, your wants can wait. ca/it-pays-to-know.

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By Steve Ezeude situations year over year in that, "the 0.25 % increase WARRANTIES rental properties. It is specu- would mean an additional “Now, one thing I tell lated that this will further $52 a month or $624/year (NC) When you hire a In addition, the prod- everyone is learn about real be the case in 2018 as less on payment of a $400,000, contractor to renovate or im- ucts used by the contractor estate. Repeat after me: real people go into purchase. five-year variable rate loan prove your home, there are in carrying out your project estate provides the highest The 2018 hous- amortized over 25years”. many details that need to be will come with their own returns, the greatest values ing market has started on a Some reason that rais- spelled out in your work or- warranties backed by the and the least risk”. – Arm- good note with over 10,000 ing the interest rate will not der or contract. These include manufacturers of these prod- strong Williams listings. This is an indica- likely have a big impact on a thorough description of the ucts. Typically, products will The year just started tion that the market will the home sales due to the work to be done, the work be warranted to be free from and no one knows what to be normal characterizing a strong demand for housing schedule to be followed, and defects for a specified length expect in the real estate mar- Steve Ezeude traditional market devoid units, good economy, immi- what amounts you will pay of time if they were installed ket and how the activities of surprises as witnessed gration friendly government the contractor and when. in accordance with the man- The later part of 2017 will unfold. In retrospect, the this time last year when in power, and Canada be- You need these details ufacturer's instructions. came with pressure on the year 2017 was like a roller inventory was about 5,000 ing a choice destination. All written down and signed by When your project part of some buyers to go coaster ride with lots of un- listings. Royal LePage’s na- these are indices that drive both you and your contrac- is complete, your contrac- into the market and avoid certainties laded with low tional forecast indicates that consumers confidence. tor so every aspect of the tor should provide you with being cut up with the mort- inventory and Government Composite Home Prices will Seating on the fence? project is clear. Without a the manufacturers' warran- gage changes. That move interventions. We saw low increase by 4.9% by the end Not a chance. Here are some written contract, you're sim- ty documents on products resulted in strong Decem- inventory that resulted in of 2018. Although it an- tips to get you going: ply rolling the dice in terms and materials used in your ber real estate market de- unsustainable home prices, ticipates that the OSFI stress • If you are contem- of what you'll end up with. project. For example, if you spite that this time of the Government efforts to cool test which is stretching plating on buying, be cre- Another important are getting a new kitchen, year is usually slow. The down the market with the peoples budget will slow the ative, buy with friends, or aspect of your contract in- the contractor's warranty Home Price Index Compos- introduction of the 16 point housing market in the first ask parents for financial volves the warranty pro- will cover the workman- ite Benchmark for December Fair Housing Plan, inter- half of the year, some ob- support. You just have to vided. Professional contrac- ship involved in the actual was up by 7.2 per cent year est rate that was raised by servers think that this won’t take advantage of the nor- tors provide a clearly defined construction work involved. over year, and the overall 2 basis points and the last last. People's zeal will con- mal market and buy now. warranty on materials and There will also be separate average selling price was up straw being mortgage rule tinually be low in the next • Not all lenders are workmanship and set this manufacturers' warranties by 0.7 per cent year over changes especially the stress few months and prices will lending at high rates. You out as part of the contract. on the products used, like year according to TREB. test that took effect on Janu- start going up. This is typi- can still get about 2.99% or Make sure this is included kitchen cabinets, plumbing The development of ary 1, 2018. cal whenever any change less if putting less than 20% in writing — verbal assur- fixtures, and flooring. Each the 2017 has both positive The consequences occurs. Vancouver market is down. Major banks offer ances that a contractor will product warranty will lay out and negative impacts. Ac- of the 2017 development a good example. about 3.99%. Consult your come back and fix anything what is covered and for how cording to Better Dwelling are worthy of mention. The return of normalcy Mortgage Advisor. that goes wrong are very dif- long, and how the warranty (Jan 14, 2018), over 81,000 The Toronto Real Estate usually do not come without • If you are a home ficult to enforce after the job service process works. Keep Canadian Real Estate Buy- Board (TREB) reported that a price. The recent raising of owner with concerns on the is finished, and any contrac- all warranty documents in a ers that bought properties “The average selling price interest rate by the Bank of drop in sale prices, hang on tor who won't provide these secure place in case they are in 2017 would have failed for 2017 as a whole was Canada (BoC) is one. The to your house for now and details in the contract is sus- needed in the future. the new stress test if the $822,681 – up 12.7 per interest rate was increased sell later. pect. The warranty provi- test was in place then and cent compared to 2016. This 0.25% again by BoC for the The contractor's war- sions in your contract should the implications would have annual growth was driven third time since last summer. Steve Ezeude is a Re- ranty should also cover the also state how you can ac- been more severe. more so by extremely tight A sign attributed to booming altor with Royal LePage quality of the installation or cess warranty service from Cost of rental proper- market conditions during Canadian economy. The im- Signature Realty and a Real construction work they are your contractor for the cov- ties is on the rise. 76% of the first four months of the pact of this is on those with Estate Investment Syndica- doing, specifying what is erage they provide, includ- Royal LePage’s Rental Ser- year. In the latter two-thirds variable rate mortgages and tor. For questions and/or covered and for how long. ing contact details for any vices realtors in GTA and of 2017, fewer sales com- lines of credit. This will also feedback, please send email For instance, if you find trim needed follow-up service. 68% of their counterpart bined with increased list- drive up variable mortgages to [email protected] or coming loose during the war- in Vancouver witnessed an ings resulted in slower price and consumer loans. Put call 6478608304. www.mi- ranty period, your contractor Find more information on increase in multiple offer growth”. simply, Ratehub Inc. stated torontohomes.com should repair this promptly the Canadian Home Build- and in accordance with their er's Association's website at warranty commitment. www.getitinwriting.ca. THE ROLE OF AN AGENT IN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME MODERN PLUMBING

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FOOD HOW TO TAKE THE JUMPSTART YOUR MORNINGS WITH GAS OUT OF BEANS HEALTHY OVERNIGHT OATS

(NC) Whether you're Vitamin A to help support hustling kids out the door, immune function) and high- trying to hit the gym before protein foods like Greek yo- work, or darting out to ap- gurt or protein powder, this pointments, we've all felt the breakfast is an easy way to pressure of mornings. get your morning started. A recent survey by Centrum found that while Overnight Oats 45 per cent of Canadians say Prep time: 5 minutes they feel calm when going Serves: 4 through their morning routine, four in five still wish Ingredients: they could add one more • 1 cup “quick” or 1 thing — such as exercise, minute oats leisure time or time with • 2 cups Greek yogurt their family. • 1 tbsp nut butter “Preparing your break- • 1 tbsp protein pow- (NC) Don't let the decreasing the effects over fast the night before is a der (try egg protein powder negative connotation of time. Make sure to drink great way to give yourself or whey) beans stop you from eat- lots of water too. more time in the morning • 1 mashed banana ing this nutritious food. The 2. It's all about the for working out, medita- • 1 cup milk or almond health-related benefits of soaking. If you use dry tion or just getting in some milk eating them more than out- beans, change the soaking extra sleep,” says Theresa • 1 tbsp cinnamon weigh the side effects. High water once or twice during Albert, a nutrition expert. in protein and fibre, beans the long cold soak and dis- “One of my favourite ways Directions: have an attractively low card the liquid rather than to do this is overnight oats, 1. Mix all ingredients glycemic index and have use it for cooking. which packs vitamins and overnight; then simply grab been shown in some cases to in a large Mason jar and let been shown to prolong sa- 3. Make sure they fibre in a small, portable the jar along with a multivi- reduce cholesterol and blood sit in the fridge overnight. tiety. Beans also may help are cooked. Cook beans package that's easy to whip tamin on your way out the sugar. With the addition Serve cold the next day or in the control of a variety thoroughly, as undercooked up the night before. Make an door.” of a multivitamin (which warm in the microwave for of intestinal disorders like starch is harder to digest. oats concoction in a Mason Oats are high in a fibre contains Vitamin B to help 30 seconds. Top with more colorectal cancer and irri- 4. Drain and rinse. jar and store in your fridge called beta glucan that has in energy metabolism and cinnamon, to taste. table bowel syndrome, as When using canned beans, well as cardiovascular dis- thoroughly drain and rinse ease. before using. Not only will Here are four things this remove excess starch, you can do to lessen the but draining and rinsing CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY ANNOUNCES gassy nature of beans: also eliminates up to 40 per 1. Eat more. By cent of the sodium used in CLOSURE OF TORONTO PLANT, 380 gradually increasing the the canning process. frequency and amount of beans you eat, your gut will Find more informa- MANUFACTURING JOBS WILL BE LOST have a chance to adapt to tion and great recipes on- the higher fibre and carbs, line at ontariobeans.on.ca. The Campbell Soup The Toronto plant also Company has announced it serves as the company’s will be closing its manufac- Canadian headquarters and turing facility in Toronto‘s houses its commercial op- west end, which will result erations too. The statement A TWIST ON in approximately 380 job said the headquarters and losses. close to 200 related jobs will AVOCADO TOAST “Several factors have move to an undetermined resulted in excess capacity location in the Greater To- in Campbell’s North Ameri- ronto Area. It will also in- (NC) The popular powder can thermal supply chain clude a new “food innova- brunch staple gets a holi- • 1 garlic clove, grat- network, including signifi- tion centre.” day appetizer makeover in ed and divided cant productivity improve- The company said it this phyllo-crusted pocket • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, ments and volume declines will offer impacted employ- version. The avocado divided of canned soup in North ees severance packages and toast is a delicious combo • 6 sheets phyllo America,” the company said career counseling. Officials of creamy avocado, fresh pastry in a press release. said job fairs and financial as “heartbreaking.” “Campbell’s has been “The loss of any jobs a part of our community tomato, onion and tart • 2 tbsp. (30 mL) “Opened in 1931, To- planning workshops will ronto is the oldest plant in also be provided. in our city is tragic – that’s for generations, and many lime, and is beautifully salted butter, melted the Campbell thermal net- “Today is a tough day. why we work so hard to at- Lakeshore residents feel paired with a cilantro-sour • 1 egg, lightly beat- work. Due to its size and We are committed to treat- tract businesses and jobs to a connection to the iconic cream for dipping. Serves en age, the Toronto plant can- ing our employees with the Toronto,” Tory said, adding facility on Birmingham eight for less than $0.70 • 2/3 cup (160 mL) not be retrofit in a way that respect and fairness they he spoke with Dominguez Street,” Grimes wrote in a each. sour cream is competitively viable.” deserve. Despite this deci- over the phone. statement, adding it’s one • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Officials said Canadian sion, Canada is important to “I made it clear in my of the remaining large-scale Avocado Toast cilantro, finely minced soup and broth production Campbell,” Campbell Canada call that I believe those sites manufacturing facilities in Pockets will be moved to the com- President Ana Dominguez and those jobs should be lo- the community. Prep time: 20 min- Directions: pany’s plants in North Caro- said in the statement. cated in Toronto and again “Campbell’s has em- utes 1. Heat oven to 375F lina, Ohio and Texas. The “We are remaining in offered to be involved and ployed generations of resi- Cook time: 10 min- (190C). Line two rimmed company said it plans on Canada and will continue to of assistance in that regard.” dents in Etobicoke-Lake- utes baking sheets with parch- keeping the Toronto facility, make important contribu- Councillor Mark shore. I personally have Grimes, who represents the many close, personal friends Serves: 8 (5 pockets ment. located near Islington Av- tions to the food industry in enue and Lake Shore Boule- this country.” ward where the plant is lo- who work at this facility. I each) 2. Stir together avo- vard West, open for up to 18 Toronto Mayor John cated, said the closure is a am truly saddened to hear cado, tomato, corn, red months and that the shut- Tory described the an- big loss for the New Toronto this news.” Ingredients: onion, 2 tsp (10 mL) lime down will occur in phases. nouncement in a statement neighbourhood. Source:globalnews.ca • 2 avocados, diced juice, chili powder, half the • 1 plum tomato, garlic and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) seeded and diced salt in a medium bowl. with a third sheet. Cut 4. Fill one half of firmly to adhere to egg- 4. Meanwhile, mix • 1/2 cup (125 mL) 3. On clean coun- sheet along the long edge each square with 1 tbsp. washed edges. Place on sour cream, cilantro, re- frozen corn, thawed ter top, place one sheet into 5 even strips. Cut (15 mL) filling, leaving a prepared sheet and brush maining lime juice, garlic • 1/4 cup (60 mL) of pastry. Brush evenly each strip in half cross- 1/2 inch (1 cm) border. triangles with egg wash. and salt in a small bowl. minced red onion with butter and top with wise and in half again to Brush border with egg Bake until golden; about Serve with pockets. • 2 tbsp. (30 mL) another sheet, smoothing make 4, 3-inch (8 cm) wash. Fold pointed edge 10 minutes. Repeat with Find more great reci- lime juice, divided to flatten. Brush second squares. 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YOU NEED TO (NC) Whether you’re are expanding their high- If you have a good high- conversation around it. a mom-and-pop-shop or speed network, and this speed internet connection, 3. Shopify. Have you starting your digital busi- means your business can try having a video call with been putting off creating an KNOW ABOUT THE ness empire, the internet has get online with faster and them — you’ll be amazed online store? Many people become the best resource more reliable internet con- how interesting the conver- don’t ever do this because for your business, regard- nections. sation becomes. they are intimidated by the INTERNET OF less of your location. Social Make the most of your 2. Facebook Live. We task. But those days are over media, online stores, and new connectivity with on- all know about Facebook, with services like Shopify, THINGS other communication tools line tools that help you build but Facebook Live is still which makes it easy to cre- can connect you to virtually your online business and new to many. This new fea- ate an online store for both everyone, from the family engage with your custom- ture allows you to broadcast newcomers and digital pros By Odosa Obasuyi without human assistance. down the street to clients on ers. a real-time video using only alike. Once you are set up, (Ex. a machine can alert the other side of the world. 1. Skype. This online your phone, tablet or laptop. you can select a template for A new year has already when a new part is needed The challenge has video chat and voice call It also allows your audience your site, manage your in- arrived, and with it could or broken down without as- been that high-speed inter- service puts you face-to-face to give you immediate feed- ventory and link everything come some of the most prom- sistance). net isn’t available in rural with your customers. It is a back. People love watching to your bricks-and-mortar ising technology mankind 8. A Breakdown of IoT areas, but that is beginning great way to collaborate or video, so use this platform store. has ever seen. 2018 is pre- The Internet of Things to change. Companies like close a deal. Do you have to share news about your Find more information dicted to be an exciting year (IoT) is the concept of con- Xplornet Communications a customer in another city? business and expand the at www.xplornet.com. for new tech, like artificial necting any device (so long intelligence, cryptocurrency, as it has an on/off switch) to augmented reality, and more. the Internet (as in Wi-fi) and One of the most captivat- to other connected devices. ing of these is the Internet of The IoT is a giant network of Things, or IoT for short, and connected devices that col- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT today, you're going to learn lect and share data about the about everything there is to way they are used and about WHATSAPP FOR BUSINESS the Internet of Things. the environment around them. These devices are often Terms to Keep in Mind: called "smart" devices, and By Julius Oyekunle have to wait till they come 1. Application Pro- can communicate with each back to you. Calculate how gramming Interface (API): other through a process called A couple of days ago, long your product can last. The part of a server (comput- M2M, or machine to machine Whatsapp announced that Track when a customer er program or a device that communication. WhatsApp for Business is bought and then send them provides functionality for oth- During M2M, one de- available for Nigerians to friendly and not sale-by re- er programs or devices) that vice will send a request for use. The question is, what minder messages possibly receives requests and sends data through a gateway, is it like and how do we with a discount. responses with connected de- which receives the request, make use of it? How is this 5) With the analyt- vices; it states how software and sends it to the other de- new feature different from ics, you can see how many components should interact. vice. The Application Pro- the normal WhatsApp? people are reading your sure you back up before tion. Think of it as an auto 2. Cloud Computing: gramming Interface (API) will 1) To download messages. syncing if you intend to use responder. Uses a network of remote simply tell the data where to WhatsApp for Business, 6) The business de- the same phone number. 12) It also has sta- servers (provides a degree go. you have to the Google tails cut out the questions: 8) And if you don't tistics feature. You can of services to remotely con- [By the way, in the Play Store. The icon is the Where is your office?, Can sync in the beginning see analytics for messages nected users over a network diagram below, device level normal WhatsApp logo I have your email address? when you are prompted to, sent, messages received, or the Internet), from the In- just means the smart device, with a B in it. What's your website URL? the warning message says messages read and mes- ternet to store, manage, and hub level just stands for the 2) It is not available 7) This is perfect for you will never be able to do sages delivered. process data, instead of us- gateway, cloud level stands for iOS users yet. customer care. This is an that. 13) WhatsApp for ing a local server or personal for the cloud, and restful api 3) If you are trying to opportunity to give your 9) WhatsApp for Busi- Business comes with status computer. stands for the other devices use the same number you audience a good experience ness has a business setting privacy. 3. Embedded Soft- (phone app, computer, etc.).] use on the normal What- and let them have good feature. This has location of 14) The apps work in- ware: Computer software Think of this as two sApp for WhatsApp for things to say from relating business using google map, dependently on one device written to control machines or friends (smart devices) who Business, please take note to your you and your busi- website, phone number, as long as they are different devices that are not typically are writing each other, and from this point. ness. email address, office hours numbers. thought of as computers. Ba- one needs help with a certain 4) You can sync both 8) The messaging etc sically, it is instruction code problem. Friend 1, who needs apps and all your contacts tools are good for times 10) WhatsApp for HOW WILL ALL THESE that runs on hardware micro- help, writes a letter (request from the normal app will go when you are not there. It Business has the label fea- HELP YOUR BUSINESS? controllers (small comput- for data), and takes it to the on WhatsApp for Business. gives assurance to the cus- ture. With this, you can 1) Your business can ers like Arduino, Raspberry post office. The road to get to However, you won't be tomer that they will be at- easily label new orders, finally have a 'WhatsApp Pi, etc.). Usually it performs the post office is the gateway, able to access the normal tended to soon. paying customers, pending App' with cool features that specific low-level functions, and the set of directions/in- app anymore if you use the 9) Since everyone on payments, paid and com- will be useful for your busi- often without an operating structions to get there is the same phone number. your WhatsApp for Busi- plete orders. You can also ness. system (system software that API. Finally, Friend 1 reaches 5) Syncing moves ness create your own labels. 2) You have a dedi- manages computer hardware the post office (Cloud), which your messages and con- HOW TO BACK UP 11) It has messaging cated house for all your old and software resources and organizes all of the mail in the tacts to WhatsApp for Busi- YOUR CHATS ON THE tools. You can set automat- and new customers. provides common services for city, and knows everything ness. NORMAL WHATSAPP APP. ed messages to be sent to 3) Your normal What- computer programs. about its members. The post 6) On WhatsApp for 1) Click on the three your customers when you sApp can now be for family 4. Gateway: A device office recognizes Friend 1 Business, once you set your dots at the top right of your are not available. These and friends strictly. that receives information through his id card (device business name, it can't be screen. messaging comes in three 4) With the labels, it from many other points on id), and sends the request to changed. 2) Click on settings categories: Away message, is easy to track those you the network and transmits in- Friend 2. Friend 2 (through 7) Once you sync 3) Click on chats Greeting message and need to follow up for pay- formation to another network the gateway) receives the re- messages, you won't be 4) Click on chat back Quick reply. But for them to ments, delivery, or those (ex. home router). quest for help. Friend 2 sends able to access old and up receive it, your phone must you need to sell to in the 5. Industrial IoT: The a response back to Friend 1 starred messages IF YOU 5) Click on the green have an internet connec- next month. So you don't concept of using IoT in facto- via gateway, and after go- DON'T BACK UP. So make button that says 'Backup'. ries, and manufacturing. ing through the post office, is 6. IoT (Internet of sent back to Friend 1. Finally Things): IoT is the concept Friend 1 has received the help (the components needed to your mobile app. A request sponse to your mobile app's scratched the surface with of connecting any device (data) needed. support a cloud computing will then be sent from your request back to the cloud. this game-changing technol- (so long as it has an on/off model)]. mobile app. 6. Cloud will identify ogy. switch) to the Internet (as in An Example of an IoT 2. Remember, Cloud 4. Cloud will recognize the user's app that has re- Numerous other amaz- Wi-fi) and to other connected Temperature System in possesses the full tally of the temperature sensor (using quested the data and push ing IoT products are be- devices. The IoT is a giant Action records of every device con- the device id) and will send the requested data to the app. ing developed, from smart network of connected things 1. Imagine a new tem- nected to it; device id, current the corresponding request to Finally, the user will get the wearables like Gest, the that collect and share data perature sensor network has status of the device, who ac- the temperature sensor net- information about the room hand accessory that lets about the way they are used been installed in your room. cessed the device last time, work using gateways (in this temperature directly on his you control your computer, and about the environment It will be integrated with a how many times the device case your home router). mobile app. to Cicret Bracelet, which around them. gateway (most likely your has been accessed, etc. This 5. As soon as it re- 7. So What? What's so lets you display and use 7. M2M (Machine router). [The gateway will includes your newly installed ceives the request, the tem- amazing about all of this? a phone, all on your skin, to Machine): Connected de- connect the temperature sen- temperature sensor network. perature sensor will read the There are many other etc. There are also ground- vices exchanging information sor network to the Internet 3. The user clicks the current temperature in the devices that are being created breaking IoT products that with other connected devices, through Cloud infrastructure "See temperature" button on room and will send the re- using IoT; we have barely continued on p(33)

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REFLECTIONS ON RELATIONSHIPS HOW TO END AN AFFAIR AND SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE

By: Pastor Taiwo Iredele this for? He asked himself. “Your what?! Eme- Odubiyi 2)End the affair im- ka?!” www.pastortaiwoodubiyi. mediately. Find a way to The line went off. org communicate your decision “What happened? Did to end the affair, to the per- she end the call?” Beauty nding an affair and sav- son without delay or ex- asked. Eing your marriage is the cuses. “Yes.” right thing to do. It’s what In the novel, I wrote: 3)Stay away from God wants you to do and At home, his phone the man or woman. Cut you shouldn’t allow your- alerted him of a WhatsApp off contacts with the per- self to be confused about it. message. He checked it and son and if you work at the Some marriages break up Pastor Taiwo Odubiyi showed it to Beauty. It was same place or attend the when a spouse has cheated from Onyeka. same church, stay away but infidelity and divorce eyes on Joseph, and she Emmy, why have from him or her. don’t have to go hand in said, “Lie with me.” 8 But he you not called me? Are you In the novel, Emeka’s hand. The marriage can be refused and said to his mas- okay? wife asked him, “How will saved and should be saved. ter’s wife, “Look, my master “What do you want to you handle Onyeka?” In one of my novels does not know what is with do?” Beauty asked him. “I will simply tell her MARRIAGE ON FIRE, a me in the house, and he has Rather than talk, he not to contact me again, married man, Emeka, was committed all that he has to took the phone and tapped. and I will stay away from having an affair with a lady my hand. 9 There is no one Putting it on speaker, he her.” He said. in his church. He eventu- greater in this house than I, said, “Hello?” This is what everyone ally realized that the affair nor has he kept back any- “Emmy?! Where have who wants to end an affair was wrong, it was a sin thing from me but you, you been? Why did you not must do. against his wife and God, because you are his wife. contact me? Is everything 4)Ask your spouse and he ended it. In some How then can I do this okay?” and God for forgiveness. cases, it may not be very great wickedness, and sin “I’m okay. Er – I won’t You need to realize that you easy to end the affair or against God?” 10 So it was, be seeing you again.” have hurt your marriage, save the marriage but they as she spoke to Joseph day “What did you say?” your spouse, and God. can be done. by day, that he did not heed He repeated his words Emeka told his wife, Here are some of the her, to lie with her or to be and added, “It’s over be- “I’m sorry.” He took one steps to ending an affair with her. 11 But it happened tween us. I’ve decided to do of her hands. “I’m sorry for Pastor & Pastor Mrs. and saving your marriage about this time, when Jo- what is right.” all the pain I’ve caused you as I pointed out in the nov- seph went into the house to “Emeka, no! I love … and the tears. I’m sorry I Testimony Eriamiatoe. el, Marriage on Fire. do his work, and none of the you!” got involved with Onyeka.” The greatest adventure in life is a walk with God. 1)Be convinced that it men of the house was in- “I’m sorry, I can’t see “I’ve heard but I don’t Crown of Glory Gospel Church Inc. is wrong. side, 12 that she caught him you again. I’m sorry,” know what you want me to You need to real- by his garment, saying, “Emeka, what hap- do.” She said and pulled her ize that cheating on your “Lie with me.” But he left pened? Why are you say- hand away. spouse is wrong. If you the truth is that real men cry in the direction of a weak his garment in her hand, ing this?” “I want you to forgive and there’s nothing shameful man. don’t think or know that it and fled and ran outside. “I want my family. I me and let’s go back to how is wrong, you may not be about it. Crying in itself is not Personally, I believe (Genesis 39:7-12 NKJV). will let you know when I we used to be.” what makes a person weak. women dig men that can cry. able to successfully end it. And in the novel, I return to Nasarawa so you 5)Work on your In the Bible, Joseph could So many people espe- This is not that they want wrote: Emeka was indeed can come and remove your marriage to save it. Some cially men who have bottled to see tears all the time but have slept with Potiphar’s thirsty. He stood, head- things from my house.” of the things you will need wife but he chose not to do up their emotions and never because they believe that a ed for the kitchen, and “Emeka, don’t do to do are the following: cried are today’s candidates man who is not ashamed to so and ran away because dragged out a bottle of juice that, please!” Discuss issues with your he was convinced that it for the early grave because it cry is sensitive and for most from the refrigerator. Back He spoke again. “I’m spouse and find solutions to is not healthy to keep it all in of them, sensitivity and em- was wrong and he would in the living room with the sorry but that’s how it has them. Spend time with your be sinning against God and when we need to let it come pathy is very important in a bottle in his hand, his eyes to be. I have surrendered spouse doing things to- out. meaningful relationship. his master, Potiphar. went to the family photo on my life to Jesus and I must gether. Pray together. And 7 And it came to pass Crying relieves a lot of the wall. He sat down and please Him. The call is on see a marriage counselor or tension and potential stress Not necessarily after these things that his stared at it. Was Onyeka or speaker and my wife can someone who will be able master’s wife cast longing that would have been kept in Most (if not all) of us any woman worth losing hear our conversation. I -” to help your marriage. the system. When I’m coun- grew up with the notion that seling people, I don’t stop crying, for any reason what- people from crying. soever, is for women, not for They listen better after men. A woman can cry any- they are done. It’s easier to time and anywhere, and no IS THE ‘CRYING MAN’ A WEAK MAN? tell them about forgiven peo- matter how silly her reason ple after they may have cried for crying may seem, she can By JIDE ANIMASHAUN tional can cry and it doesn’t things that can sadden one’s themselves see nothing and released the tension and be excused because crying is AND CHINWE ANNIE matter the gender of that per- heart happen to his woman, wrong when highly success- anger in them through cry- a woman’s thing. But don’t AMAECHI son. It’s a natural phenom- children or any person he ful men like footballers and ing. I don’t know about other you wonder why? enon and some people are truly loves and cares for. coaches cry after losing an men, but I cry when my Clearly, men cannot No. He’s a sensitive easily prone to tears. It’s ac- And the lovely thing important match on the field head and heart are filled with produce breast milk because man tually nothing to be ashamed about this is that a lot of of play. sorrows and I feel much bet- they do not have mammary Crying is a reaction to of. Not crying is not an ab- women are now seeing that I’ve seen some men ter afterward and I don’t feel glands, but why is crying an an external stimulus which sence of pain or hurt but the as a sign of believability in crying when their wives were less of a man for doing so. abomination for men when we tend to react to in a par- ability to mask it well which the man’s relationship with giving birth or going through The truth for crying they have tear ducts? The ticular way. It’s the direct we have been taught from them. labour and other pains in and men that do so is that basis for the do-not cry- rule opposite of laughing and in childhood when we are told For a lot of mature the hospital. We have crying it’s not the crying that is the for men is that men are the some cases the two are done to internalized our pains and women, when a man they moments when we are be- problem but what makes a stronger vessels and crying together when the occasion not show it to the world. love cries in their presence, it reaved or overwhelmed in a man cry. This can point you continued on p(47) becomes overwhelming for African men are told gives room for the establish- happy moment when we cry the person involved. It’s ac- right from birth that they ment of the fact that the man tears of joy. Generally speak- tually a misnomer and old should never show any sign is absolutely a trustworthy ing, men shouldn’t shed school to think that a man of weakness and the society person who is not afraid to tears anyhow like wimps but shouldn’t or doesn’t cry. believes that crying is one be real with his emotions. some occasions will bring It’s a pity that for most of the major signs of weak- Some will even go fur- out tears and there’s nothing of us our parents have made ness anyone can show while ther to say that a man who weak about that. us believe that crying is a facing adversity. For me on can express himself emotion- Even the holy books sign of weakness, but the the other hand, a real man ally through crying in their have mentioned incidences truth is that there is nothing is someone who’s in touch presence has nothing more where men of valor like wrong in a man showing his and in tune with his emo- to hide from them. It’s al- David and even Jesus have partner that little real human tions. A man who is truly in ways funny to hear that real cried at situations that they part of him. love will cry if avoidable and men don’t cry. Most of those felt shouldn’t be so. Not Anyone who’s emo- even sometimes unavoidable who say that especially men sounding religious here but

VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2018 22 NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS • To Advertise Call : 416-318-3506 AFRICAN NEWS MINORITY RIGHTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIBERIA’S GEORGE RULING BY THE AFRICAN UNION’S CHILDREN’S RIGHTS COMMITTEE WEAH PROMISES TO REPRESENTS MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN FIGHT TO ERADICATE FIX CONSTITUTION AND SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA, RIGHTS GROUPS SAY CUTS HIS SALARY Minority Rights Group real change in how Mau- Background to the escape from slavery. Fair International (MRG) and ritania addresses the crimi- case and slavery in compensation and justice Anti-Slavery International nal prosecution of slavery Mauritania are key to the brothers as warmly welcome the land- in Mauritania.’ says Lucy In Mauritania slave they finish school and be- mark ruling of the African Claridge, MRG’s Legal Di- status is passed down from gin to establish their inde- Committee of Experts on rector and member of the mother to child, and the pendent lives. the Rights and Welfare of team presenting the case brothers, Said Ould Salem ‘We are hopeful that the Child (ACERWC) in the to the Committee in 2016. (born 2000) and Yarg Ould this ruling from the AC- case of Said and Yarg Salem ‘MRG has supported this Salem (born 2003), auto- ERWC will have a positive against Mauritania. case since 2011 as we be- matically became slaves bearing on the ongoing The decision in the lieve that the law can be to the El Hassine family at appeal before the Maurita- case of two brothers born used to improve lives. We birth. The boys managed nian Supreme Court, and into slavery in Mauritania, now urge the Mauritanian to escape their enslave- other criminal complaints of whose former masters were government to fully respect ment in April 2011, and slavery which are currently prosecuted for slavery in the ruling and set about in November that same stagnating in the Maurita- the first ever such case in putting the ACERWC’s year, their master, Ahmed nian courts,’ says Claridge. By R.Njeru stands as Africa’s oldest the country, but given ex- recommendations in to ac- Ould El Hassine, was found republic. According to their tremely lenient sentences, tion.’ guilty in the Criminal Court Notes to Editors: Monrovia, Liberia- constitution, only Liberians was announced on 26 Acting on behalf of of Nouakchott of holding • Minority Rights -George Weah, the newly can own property and only January 2018 by the AC- the Salem brothers, MRG the brothers in slavery, and Group International is the sworn-in president of Libe- “people of color” can be- ERWC. and Mauritanian NGO SOS- depriving them of school- leading international hu- ria, has pledged to fix the come citizens. The ACERWC found Esclaves took the case being. In the first and only man rights organization nation’s “racist” constitu- Weah promised that that Mauritania's authori- fore the ACERWC, a body successful prosecution un- working to secure the rights tion as well as cutting his he would look into the con- ties have failed to take of the African Union whose der Mauritania’s 2007 anti- of ethnic, religious and lin- salary by a 25%. He also stitution to allow foreigners adequate steps to prevent, role is to urge states to com- slavery legislation, he was guistic minorities and in- urged his fellow citizens to to own property and to give investigate, prosecute, ply with their obligations sentenced to two years’ im- digenous peoples. We work brace themselves for tough room for anyone to apply punish and remedy the under the African Charter prisonment and ordered to with more than 150 part- financial times. for citizenship. He has de- widespread practice of slav- on the Rights and Welfare pay compensation of MRO ners in over 50 countries. The retired soccer star scribed the current limita- ery which particularly af- of the Child. The case was 1.35 million (USD 4,700). • Anti-Slavery Inter- has a difficult task of fixing tions against foreigners as fects the state's ethnic Ha- first heard by the ACERWC The sentence and the national works to elimi- the nation’s economy al- “inappropriate, racist and ratine community, resulting on 27 October 2016, and amount of damages award- nate all forms of slavery though the citizens are very unnecessary”. He said that in a situation of impunity. the Committee carried out ed were far below the tariff and slavery like practices hopeful of the future. Some no direct investments will Ruling that Mauritania's a country visit in March of five to ten years’ impris- throughout the world. of the economic challenges made foreigners if they are Anti-Slavery Law does not 2017 to further investigate onment provided for in the Founded in 1839 by Brit- in the country include: high not allowed to own proper- provide adequate protection the allegations. 2007 anti-slavery law and ish abolitionists, it is the unemployment, inflationty. Weah is also pushing for against slavery in practice, “I’m really happy were appealed by the State world’s oldest international and a broke government. dual citizenship. It will be it found the state to be in for the boys; they’ve been Prosecutor in 2010. Ad- human rights organization. He has taken over from remembered that his wife violation of its obligations waiting so long for justice”, ditionally, El Hassine was • The full text as well Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who was denied a passport be- to protect children's rights said Jakub Sobik, a spokes- released from jail pending as a summary of the AC- was the first female presi- cause of her Jamaican roots. under the African Chil- man for Anti- Slavery In- the appeal which did not ERWC’s decision, in English dent in Africa. The Liberian president dren's Charter, including a ternational, which helped take place until shortly after and French, can be found He said that the mon- has pledged to fight corrup- failure to act in their best bring the original case into the submission of the case on the Committee’s website. ey removed from his salary tion. He also promised a $3 interest and protect them the Mauritanian courts in to ACERWC. • Find out more in En- will be used as part of a de- billion coastal road project from discrimination, child 2011 and supported the On 24 November forcing Mauritania’s Anti- velopment fund. The pay that is going to connect the labour, abuse and harmful current case. 2016, the Court of Appeal Slavery Legislation: The cut is likely to elicit positive remote southeastern region cultural practices, as well as “This ruling offers increased the level of com- Continued Failure of the reactions since most Afri- of the country to the capital. to provide for their survival recognition that they were pensation awarded to the Justice System to Prevent, can politicians have been The former Paris St and development, educa- wronged and that they boys, but their former slave Protect and Punish, a joint known to award them- Germain and AC Milan tion, and leisure, recreation were failed by their own owner’s sentence remained publication by Anti-Slav- selves with mammoth sala- striker was such a good and cultural activities. government. The message unchanged, requiring him ery International, Minority ries and allowances. player that he even won Mauritania is now re- to the Mauritanian Gov- to serve only the remain- Rights Group. The poor, coastal na- the award of being the best quired to provide the two ernment is extremely clear: der of his original two- year tion in West Africa suffered soccer player in the world. child victims with com- ensure that their masters sentence. For further information civil wars from 1989 to Johnson Sirleaf, a No- pensation, psychosocial are prosecuted with the full With the support of or to arrange interviews 2003. During this time, the bel peace prize winner, was support and education and force of the law. MRG and their lawyer, the contact: citizens endured their worst criticized for a terrible econ- ensure that all the perpetra- “I’m also happy for boys requested that the Lucy Claridge, nightmare with hundreds of omy and failing to crack- tors are brought to justice. It all the other survivors of state prosecutor seek an ap- MRG Legal Director thousands losing their lives. down on corruption. How- must also take wider steps slavery who are waiting peal to the Supreme Court E: [email protected] After the war, the country’s ever, she was praised for to eradicate child slavery in for justice as their cases since the Appeal Court deci- T: (+44) (0) 7866 741 922 economic development was maintaining peace. She was Mauritania, including pro- get ignored by Mauritanian sion still failed to apply the Twitter: @MinorityRights derailed after its chief ex- barred from vying again. viding special measures for courts. If the Mauritanian law. Said and Yarg continue ports were hit by low pric- He has given cabinet child victims and making Government is unwilling to be financially supported Jakub Sobik, es. Also, between 2014 and posts to a mixture of in- the elimination of slavery a to prosecute slavery of its by the Initiative for the Re- Communications Manager 2016 the nation was hit by experienced but loyal fig- priority. own volition, we will have surgence of the Abolitionist D: +44(0) 207 501 8934 the Ebola outbreak. ures from his Congress for ‘This ruling has the to make it happen through Movement who also as- M: +44(0) 7789 936 383 Liberia received inde- Democratic Change (CDC) potential to bring about international pressure.” sisted them in their initial Twitter: @notravic pendence in 1847; it was party, along with some key founded by freed slaves members held over from the from the US and it now former government. BOTSWANAN MAN DUMPS WIFE FOR A SEX DOLL intercourse with a doll. In It uses artificial intelligence By R.Njeru doll for $2,600.00. He is a continue taking care of his is very happy because sex fact, twenty per cent of the (AI) which allows it to re- thriving car dealer in Gabo- children and his former wife dolls have no inclinations, nation’s citizens are think- spond to a simple conver- A man from Botswana rone, Botswana. but he has warned her to infections, periods and they ing about purchasing a sex sation. However, just like has shocked the world after In a sensational state- stay away from his beloved don’t reject his sexual re- doll. a normal lady, it needs to he decided to leave his wife ment, Paellas claims that doll. quests. In Kenya, there has be seduced and it even re- in favor of a sex doll he the doll is so brilliant that it Modern sex dolls have The sex doll craze is been an ongoing social me- quests for an Ed Sheeran purchased from the United outperforms his wife in bed. sounds that mimick real la- not unique to Botswana, it dia debate about a sex doll song to “get in the mood”. States. He also said that he chose dies, have life-like private is also happening in other called “Samantha.” Major- Sex dolls have defi- Paellas Mohule, 39, the doll to prevent himself parts as well as lips and bo- parts of the world. Accord- ity of the young men have nitely changed how men decided to divorce his wife from real women who had soms. Others have vibrat- ing to a survey conducted expressed support for the and women relate in the of four children after he had diseases and those who ing hot private parts and in Germany, more than half doll while the ladies have modern society and it re- sex with the doll. According simply want his money. they can even talk dirty. of the population would al- been fighting to remove it mains to be seen if theses to Paellas, he bought the Paellas has pledged to Paellas says that he low their partner to have from the nation’s market. dolls are here to stay.

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By Sandra Beagan making the country proud tiku Abubakar, phi- in their respective profes- Alanthropist and Nige- sions. ria’s Vice President from “Our compatriots in 1999 to 2007, has publicly the diaspora are showing congratulated Nigerian- us the way that a new Ni- Canadian pharmaceutical geria is possible where the pioneer Dr. Isa Odidi for his wealth of the country will latest achievement, setting not only come from the up shop in Shanghai. natural resource deposits Dr. Isa Odidi co- inside our ground but also founded IntelliPharma- from the intellectual pow- Ceutics Inc. with his wife ers of what we have inside Dr. Amina Odidi, herself our heads. a world-class scientist, in “Therefore, our re- 1998. The Toronto-based sponsibility is to endeav- pharmaceutical company is our to make it easier and now a publicly-traded For- convenient for the inflow tune 500 company called of cutting-edge technology IntelliPharmaCeutics Inter- to Nigeria, especially en- national (IPCI). couraging and creating an It specializes in the re- enabling environment for search, development, man- Nigerians in the diaspora to ufacture, and marketing of deploy their skills in Nige- generic controlled-release ria so that our people can and targeted-release dos- benefit from it through jobs age drugs. creation, skills transfer, and The Odidis, who met revenue to the country. when they were students “I congratulate Dr. at Ahmadu Bello Univer- Odidi on his impressive sity in Nigeria, are passion- achievements and urge ate about transforming the Nigerian professionals at world through entrepre- home and in the diaspora neurship and innovation. to continue to put daring In his statement, is- challenges to the frontiers sued on Jan. 21, former of knowledge because the VP Abubakar congratu- greatness of our country is lated the Odidis for being in the scope of their intel- the first Nigerians and the lectual firmament.” first Africans to establish Dr. Odidi was appoint- a high-tech pharmaceuti- ed to the position of coordi- cal facility in China. It’s a nator of Diaspora Nigerians state-of-the-art manufac- for Congress for Progres- turing and R&D facility, sive Change (CPC) in 2013 just as the one at home in and is active in other com- Toronto is. mittees in the country. He Abubakar said that worked relentlessly to help the Odidis’ achievements get Mohammadu Buhari are a welcome addition to elected president. the reputation and accom- When asked how plishments of professionals he manages to balance from the Nigerian diaspora. politics, entrepreneurship, He noted that people and scientific research so like the Odidis are worthy successfully, Odidi said ambassadors for the coun- “Heaven helps those who try, thanks to their reputa- help themselves. It’s a lot tion for hard work and en- of hard work, a lot of hard trepreneurship. work. Prayer alone won’t From Abubakar’s do it – hard work as well, statement: “It is cheer- they go together.” ing news that, in spite of You can read more our current challenges at about the Odidis here: home, compatriots in the www.pharmanews- diaspora like Dr. Odidi are online.com

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By N.Ugoh three additional aircraft 747. which would be used for Similarly, In the The management the domestic operation last eleven years of its of Max Air Ltd has con- throughout the country. operation in Nigeria cluded arrangement to The newly ac- Max Air has airlifted commence domestic quired aircraft 737-500 over 500 000 passen- flights to all destinations with the capacity of 130 gers mainly pilgrims to in Nigeria to ease the seats each would have Saudi Arabia and back hardship being encoun- it’s operational base in home in addition to tered by air travellers in Kano. chatter airlift like the the country. Established in current airlift of Nigerian This is contained Nigeria in 2007, Max refugees from Libya. in a statement signed Airline has been operat- With the coming of by the max air limited ing as an International Max Air into the domes- management media Chatter Airline concen- tic market in Nigeria the consultant, Ibrahim trating mainly on the Airline intends to meet Dahiru and released to annual Hajj and Umrah the demands of pas- newsmen. airlift and since incep- sengers and help them According to the tion it has been operat- overcome the pains and statement, already the ing with seven wide challenges encountered Airline had purchased bodied aircraft Boeing while traveling.

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OPINION FROM THE DOCTOR’S DESK OBASANJO’S A CONTINENT OF IDIOSYNCRATIC TRAJECTORIES EPISTLE TO BUHARI By Dr. Ignatius Odianosen other specialists, and was self into believing that this should not be read as a Okosun (PhD). overseen by an Interna- empire was a noble cause, free meal ticket for glutton- From: Toronto-Canada. tional Scientific Commit- and we are charmed by the ous African leaders. Email: odyseries@gmail. tee which comprised two- promises politicians made In the half-century com thirds of Africans. to take us back to the good since independence, while

Africa is arguably the old days. economies have grown The second most larg- world’s richest continent in All of Africa’s colonial and, in the broadest sense, est and populous continent terms of natural resources masters left behind a way governance has improved, in the world is Africa. With but has some of the world’s of life wholly decimated, democracy on the conti- about 30.3 million km2 in- poorest people, she often a people traumatized and nent is still faltering. The cluding adjacent islands, it seems to be a people with taught in colonial schools lack of transparency, ac- covers (6%) of Earth's total little patience for history to loathe everything about countability, safety and surface area and (20.4%) or interest in the impact of them-selves: their skin, the rule of law; the often- of its total land area. She past events on present re- languages, dress, customs bloated public sectors and has a population of 1.2 alities. But time is not lin- and even their gods were squeezed small businesses; billion in 2016 and ac- ear and she has not always substituted. As the psycho- patriarchy masquerading L-R: President Muhammadu Buhari and former count for about (16%) of been moving forward. analyst and revolutionary as religion and culture; President Olusegun Obasanjo the world's human popu- There is no other way to writer Frantz Fanon in his high unemployment rates lation. The origin of Afer Former President of people and the global com- understand Africa today 1961 book, The Wretched and, recently, Jihadism may either come from the Nigeria, Chief Olusegun munity. For instance, the without considering the of the Earth: “Colonialism destabilizing the Sahel re- Phoenician `afar, dust; the Obasanjo, a moment ago, economic recession was ap- history of the continent. is not satisfied merely with gion, all these factors are Afri, a tribe possibly Ber- released a second ‘spe- parent and the citizens ex- In the 1400s the holding a people in its grip keeping Africans poor. ber—who dwelt in North cial letter’ to the Presiden- cruciatingly paid for it. Portuguese were the first and emptying the native’s Moreover, that state- Africa in the Carthage area; tial Villa. The former was Similarly, President European state to use Af- brain of all form and con- ment is a sweeping gener- -the Greek word aphrike, directed to the erstwhile Buhari, in his New Year rican slave labour to nur- tent. By a kind of perverted alization the kind you must meaning without cold; President Goodluck Jona- broadcast, highlighted ture sugar plantations off logic, it turns to the past make when writing about -or the Latin word aprica, than in 2014 after their some of the challenges in the coast of West Africa, of the subjugated people, 54 countries in 1,000 meaning sunny. The name amiable relationship turned the country, but assured of in São Tomé. From then disfigures, destroys it and words. That every day mil- Africa came into Western sour. The leading episode a new dawn with litany of on, through its peak in distorts” lions of internet users are use through the Romans, that closely burlesqued the interventionist and capital the 18th century and un- Seemingly a people seeking to grasp a conti- who used the name Africa missive was an open letter projects spread across the til its staccato abolition in with no past were now free nent rather than a specific terra — "land of the Afri" from his daughter, Dr. Iya- nation. By implication, any late 1800s, the pitiless and to determine their own fu- country or a region is itself (plural, or "Afer" singular) bo Obasanjo-Bello ridden verdict on the government brutalizing trade in Afri- ture. Postcolonial Africa telling. The question about — for the northern part of with sarcastic accusations less than a month after the cans would be the principal was caught in the middle why Africa is so poor is the continent, as the prov- against her father. broadcast is flimsy, unjusti- economic activity through of the cold war battle for loaded with bias, and pre- ince of Africa with its capi- This time, President fiable and biased,especially which Europe’s early glo- ideological dominance, sumes two things: the first tal Carthage, corresponding Muhammadu Buhari got as the year’s appropriation balization efforts were then crippled by structural is that there’s a homoge- to modern-day Tunisia. his own dose of the missile bill hasn’t been signed into funded. adjustment policies of the neous place called Africa, The historian Leo Af- from the former President law. Such assessment is An estimated 11 mil- World Bank and Inter- and that Google’s search ricanus (1495-1554) at- for purported inactions, aptly judicious towards the lion people were forcibly national Monetary Fund algorithm will find some tributed the origin to the and the presidency along- end of the year vis-à-vis taken into slavery in the (IMF) and is now at the pithy yet succinct quote to Greek word phrike (φρικε, side the ruling All Progres- the year’s blueprints as pre- New World, but comparable mercy of multinational cor- explain 54 distinctive tra- meaning "cold and hor- sives Congress (APC) has sented by the President. numbers were for centuries porations whose bank bal- jectories. ror"), combined with the responded accordingly. A salient point patri- also sold across the Sahara, ances most times the size Secondly, there is negating prefix a-, so However, the response otically made by Obasanjo the Red Sea and the Indian of many African econo- something extraordinary meaning a land free of cold was not as confrontational that cannot be overem- Ocean. Furthermore, Pro- mies, give them power to about Africa, that while and horror. But the change as people thought it would phasized is the increasing fessor Nathan Nunn, in his act in ways above the law, other continents and peo- of sound from ph to f in be. It is rather more of number of lives that have revision of Africa’s slave certainly outside of the eth- ples have got or are get- Greek is datable to about ‘we have heard, we would helplessly gone to early trades on subsequent eco- ical warren. ting richer, Africans, for the first century, so this make amends’. The letter graves, and several others nomic development in the Report into resource reasons we can think but cannot really be the origin also provided the APC gov- subjected to pathetic condi- Quarterly Journal of Eco- flows in and out of Africa no longer speak in polite of the name. Furthermore, ernment the opportunity to tions in various Internally- nomics, was unequivocal revealed that the conti- company, choose to remain Egypt was contemplated enumerate Buhari’s accom- Displaced Persons camps in his assessment: “The Af- nent loses more money in poverty. The capacity as part of Asia by the an- plishments. across the nation by terror- rican countries that are the each year than it receives to see Africa as divergent cients, and first selected for Significantly, Obasan- ists and Fulani herdsmen. poorest today are the ones in aid, investment and re- lets us off the hook so we Africa by the geographer jo equally berated the Arising from that, the ques- from which the most slaves mittances. Accordingly, do not have to understand Ptolemy (85 - 165 AD), Peoples’ Democratic Party tion begging for answers is; were taken,” Honest Accounts 2017 our own complicity in the who accepted Alexandria (PDP) he led for over a could the ceaseless killings The nauseating story more than three times the challenges various African as Prime Meridian and decade until he distanced be politically-motivated for continued with the en- amount Africa receives in countries face today. It also made the isthmus of Suez himself from the party. In blackmails or truly commu- slavement of the black aid was taken out mainly means they rarely rage and the Red Sea the bound- a nutshell, the so-long-a- nal crisis? body made way for anoth- by multinational compa- against the actions of the ary between Asia and Af- letter called for a new po- Indisputably, human er equally pitiless system, nies deliberately misre- corporations and govern- rica. As Europeans came to litical movement to salvage lives are too precious and but one that elicits even porting the value of their ments that profit from in- understand the real extent the nation from APC and sacred for mere political less public sympathy. In imports or exports to re- stability, corruption or even of the continent, the idea of PDP’s alleged monumental intrigues and conspiracies. 2002, Boris Johnson wrote duce tax. Along with these inexperience. Africa protracted with their failures. The foulest blow It isn’t convincing that the of Britain’s colonial legacy illicit financial flows, brain Lastly if there is then knowledge. was that the scorecard Russian Avtomat Kalash- in Africa: “The continent drain, debt servicing, and no innate propensity for However, in 1964 came after a leading presi- nikovassault rifles (AK-47) may be a blot, but it is not the costs of climate change corruption, violence or UNESCO launched the am- dential aspirant defected which range from $200 a blot upon our conscience. caused predominantly by poverty in Africa, then plification of the General from the ruling APC to PDP. USD to thousands of dollars The problem is not that we the west but played out on the narratives that fuel the History of Africa with a In Obasanjo’s assessment, are acquired and operated were once in charge, but the world’s poorest people stereotypes need question- view to antidote the gen- the defection amounted to by a mere herdsman. that we are not in charge and all make Africa a net ing. One possible account eral ignorance on Africa’s nothing in view of the new For example, the av- anymore.” In 2016, (44%) creditor to the world. comes from the Nige- history. The challenge political movement. erage global price of the of respondents in a You- These instances rian writer Albert Chinua consisted of reconstructing Besides, Obasanjo assault rifle was valued at Gov poll agreed with him, speak to the way in which Achebe, who said: “The Africa’s history, freeing it gave APC a pass mark in $574 in 2005 according to stating that Britain’s colo- the global economic, trade West seems to suffer deep from colonization, racial most areas but critically Oxford University econo- nial history was something and information systems anxieties about the pre- prejudices ensuing from pointed out that its perfor- mist, Phillip Killicoat. If to be gratifying”. are set up, and screw over cariousness of its civiliza- slave trade and promot- mance wasn’t satisfactory the monetary values are as Because this system African countries: from tion and to have a need for ing an African perception. at the moment, hence, the high as presented, logically, of oppression, based on unfair intellectual property constant reassurance by UNESCO therefore called need for change of lead- some affluent individuals greed and white suprema- laws, to trade deals that comparison with Africa.” upon the then utmost Af- ership in the country. Of with criminal and clandes- cy, was not a lived experi- force African countries to Perhaps it’s not Africa that rican and non-African ex- course, as elder statesman, tine tendencies may be re- ence for the inhabitants of open their markets to the needs saving, but us. perts. These experts’ work Obasanjo is eligible to give sponsible for the supplies this fair isle as segregation rich world’s surplus pro- represented 35 years of advice to government. As and selfishly mastermind in the United States was, duction, destroying local Dr. Ignatius Okosun is cooperation between more a matter of fact, some of the evil acts. because it is still not taught agriculture and manufac- a researcher, prolific writer than 230 historians and the points raised by the ex- in schools, history con it- turing in the process. But and a social commentator. president are obvious to the continued on p(35)

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Ifeoma Ogunpolu, Toronto based IT Professional / Businesswoman, The CEO of Classic-E Décor, Classic-E Homes, and Properties, recently turned 50, this past summer. Birthday celebration kicked off on Friday night in Brampton with an “ALL WHITE” Pre-birthday dinner. Birthday Celebration continued on Saturday evening with a Garden Reception in Toronto, followed by a red carpet dinner and dance party on Saturday night. Guests were treated to Authentic Nigerian cuisine by US-based Caterers – Motherland cuisine of North Carolina and Jumbam Catering of Minnesota. Here are the highlights of the birthday celebration.

Ifeoma and Friends Ifeoma Ogunpolu

Ifeoma Ogunpolu and Family Ngozi Ugoh, Celebrant and Mrs Ajenifuja

Celebrant

Guests Celebrant With Mr And Mrs Lahoye

Chis, Mr and Mrs Adedeji, Celebrant Idowu Oshikoya, Tinu Mohammed, Yemi Balogun and Rita Ezedunor

Dr Gabriel Ogundele, Dr Osamusali And Emeka Ade Aina, Adetola Ogunye and Victoria Okeowo

Ola Sanyaolu, Mrs Shosanya, Celebrant and Kids, Olu Sanyaolu

Guests Pastor Ndy and Akudo Onyido, Dickson Arughu and a Guest

Ronke Dairo, Amanda Ogunpolu, Ifeoma Ogunpolu, Aliacia Victoria, Lawunmi, Ifeoma, Kenny and Serano(Toyin) Ngozi Ugoh with Celebrant and Alicia Ogunpolu Ogunpolu, Adele Ogunpolu and Victoria Olabanwo

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Ifeoma Ogunpolu Celebrant and Family at the Garden Reception

Ifeoma and Family at the Garden Reception

Most Sup. Evang. Celebrant and Friends Guests at the Garden Reception Joseph A. Ojegele

Celebrant and Friends

Guests at the Garden Reception

Celebrant and Friends

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By Susan Kay experience and skills will skills and knowledge. When Emily Kalatzis “Overall, employers determine which type of 7. Can you baby- interviewed for a graphic still hold negative percep- Getting fired mayagency you choose. sit neighborhood kids in designer job at a recruit- tions toward body art and seem like the worst thing 4. Go to your alma your home? If you can get ment agency, she wore long continue to stereotype, that could possibly happen mater career office and enough clientele, this may sleeves to cover up her tat- but these perceptions are to you. You’ve got bills to have them help you with rival your regular salary, toos changing quickly,” he says. pay and they won’t wait your resume and possibly depending upon your oc- “I think it would be “Over the last couple de- until you find another job. give you some career leads. cupational background. silly for an employer to not cades, there has been sig- What can make the situa- Now is the time to dust off Research to find out how hire someone based on tat- nificant growth in the prev- tion even more challenging your resume by updating many kids you can babysit toos… but I’d rather be safe alence of tattoos.” is if you don’t have savings it with relevant and cur- without needing licensure than sorry,” she says. that can get you through rent information. Having as a daycare. She’s not the only The key thing to keep person who feels that way, in mind is that tattoos are until you do land another a more experienced career 8. See if your local out of more than 15 train- and for good reason: A perceived differently by dif- job. The severity of your sit- professional look over your newspaper is in need of a ers, only a couple don’t 2014 Workopolis poll found ferent employers and indi- uation will determine how work may help you create delivery person, which is have any at all. a whopping 77 per cent viduals. quickly you will have to a stronger presentation of early morning work and “Obviously having of employers may be less hustle to recover from being yourself. then you’d have the rest of tattoos plays absolutely no likely to hire someone with At companies seeking terminated. Here are some 5. Go to the unem- the day to hunt for a job. role in our hiring process, tattoos. to target a younger, edgier ideas to help you prioritize ployment office and register This doesn’t represent a but as a trainer there is al- But now, in 2017 — demographic, tattoos are the tasks you will want to there. Although unemploy- lot of money and certainly ways the outside perception with at least one in five likely to be seen as an asset complete in your efforts to ment will not pay your full won’t be a replacement for that you’re at least a little Canadians now having a because they are consistent earn money again. previous salary, it will help your regular salary, but ev- gritty or tough so tattoos tattoo— will getting inked with the “brand identity,” 1. Contact every to alleviate some of the fi- ery little bit helps. actually kind of fit that pic- actually hurt your chances Timming explains. Hip, connection you have to let nancial stresses you may 9. Remember to pray ture,” he says. them know you are looking be facing in the weeks and often and spend time do- of getting hired? youthful clothing stores, for instance, even feature for a job. This includes us- months to come. ing things you enjoy. Don’t But that’s not the case Yes and no, according tattooed models in their ad ing social networking sites. 6. Make a list of all let the job search get you everywhere. Don’t be shy about letting your skills and talents, and down. to Andrew Timming, a pro- campaigns. fessor at the University of That’s the kind of others know about your consider if there is a way 10. Don’t forget to as- “More traditional Western Australia Business workplace culture Patrick need for work. Someone you could sell your skills in- sess your current expen- companies whose target School who has conducted Worden found as a personal you know may have some dependently of a job. There ditures to see if there is an demograp hic includes older multiple studies on tattoos trainer in Hamilton. At his inside information about job may be things you haven’t area that you can make cuts people are much more likely in the workplace. gym, around half the train- openings that are not even considered that people need in order to save money. A Continued on p(35) being advertised. and you know how to do. subscription to magazines, ers have visible tattoos, and 2. Contact your local Be sure to brainstorm as newspapers, and online ser- employment agency and many ideas as you can. Ask vices is one area that you on gas as well. Also, when Now is the time to be ation. As they say, there is a register there. your spouse or significant could consider eliminating. you go to the store, make especially frugal and finan- silver lining to every cloud. 3. Go to your local other for help identifying Downgrading on services sure that every item you cially responsible. Coming Remember that, and try to temp agency and register. things you do well. Also such as cable and getting a are purchasing is necessary. from a scenario where there look for it. Sometimes great There are different kinds use the Internet to find low prepaid cell phone can also It is amazing how much was a regular income, this things come from adversity. of temp agencies, includ- or no start up capital oppor- help cut corners. Combin- money is wasted by the av- may at first seem difficult to So keep your head up and ing manual labor, techni- tunities you could develop ing various chores into one erage family on things they do. But with a little effort, persevere. This is the begin- cal, and clerical. Your prior quickly to benefit from your weekly trip can save money don’t really need. you can conquer your situ- ning of something new.

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By Sandra Beagan on information provided by and claims that investors to borrow funds.” FOR SOME ITEMS the banks. ended up receiving less During the period A Colorado-based The allegations in the or paying more than the covered by the lawsuit, pension fund has accused suit include manipulation of amount generated through the nine banks held more nine banks, including Cana- the Commodity Exchange trading CDOR-based deriv- than US$1 trillion in CDOR- da’s “Big Six” banks, of rig- Act (which governs futures atives as a result. based swap contracts with ging a key Canadian lend- trading), conspiracy under The fund manages US counterparties, on aver- ing rate and has launched a the Sherman Act (an an- about US$4.66 billion. It age. class-action lawsuit. titrust statute), and viola- says that over the period Canada’s financial in- The Fire & Police Pen- tions of the Racketeer Influ- described it transacted more dustry regulatory organi- sion Association of Colo- enced Corrupt Organization than US$1.2 billion in de- zations and the Canadian rado filed the case on Jan. Act (known as Rico). rivatives trades based on Banker’s Association have 12 in the U.S. District Court Canada’s “Big Six” CDOR. been silent on the subject. for the Southern District of banks are names as defen- According to the filing In 2014 Canada’s Of- New York. dants: Bank of Montreal, documents, “Defendants fice of the Superintendent The suit alleges that Bank of Nova Scotia, Ca- conspired to suppress CDOR of Financial Institutions By Sandra Beagan prices by 10% across the from August 2007 to June nadian Imperial Bank of by making artificially lower (OSFI) reacted to a scandal board to help them deal 2014 the banks manipu- Commerce, National Bank submissions that did not re- associated with manipula- Restaurant Brands In- with the higher minimum lated the CDOR (Canadian of Canada, Royal Bank of flect the true rate at which tion of the Libor (London ternational (RBI), the par- wage. Dealer Offered Rate) to Canada, and Toronto-Do- they were lending Canadian Interbank Offered Rate) ent company of Tim Hor- RBI blamed the up- boost their derivatives trad- minion Bank. dollars in North America.” – it began taking steps to tons, announced on Jan. roar on a “rogue group” of ing profits. Also named are Bank “Economic analy- supervise and control the 12 “Some restaurants in franchise owners who “do CDOR is a benchmark of America, the German ses show that defendants CDOR submission process select markets have slight- not reflect the values of our interest rate that is sup- bank Deutsche Bank, and consistently made CDOR used by the banks. ly increased prices for some brand.” posed to reflect the cost of HSBC Holdings, a British submissions well-below RBC was one of 16 breakfast menu items.” According to RBI, the short-term loans in Cana- bank and holding company. prevailing Canadian dollar global banks sued by the A spokesperson for new Tim Hortons prices dian dollars in North Amer- The pension fund says money market rates, inex- US Federal Deposit Insur- the Great White North have nothing to do with ica. The rate is set each day that the banks “reduced the plicably offering to lend for ance Corp. as a result of Li- Franchisee Association Ontario’s minimum wage by Thomson Reuters based amount of interest owed,” less than what it cost them bor manipulation. (GWNFA) confirmed that hike or with the dispute franchisees were informed with the owners. of the price hike the pre- “Regular adjustments vious week. According to to menu prices are a nor- GWNFA, the new price mal part of the restaurant SAMSUNG UNVEILS VOLKSWAGEN TO structure varies by area business,” a spokesperson and some breakfast items said. “Many factors are have gone up by 20 cents. considered when determin- PLAN FOR SELF- SPEND BIG ON NEW In a move that gener- ing the final price of each ated public outrage earlier menu offering and prices DRIVING CARS PRODUCTION in the month, some fran- may vary by region.” chise owners responded to GWNFA said in a By Julius Oyekunle This new platform By Julius Oyekunle Ontario’s minimum wage statement to CBC News, follows announcements increase by cutting em- “These were merely slight Self-driving cars have in September 2017 that Volkswagen is going ployee benefits including menu board adjustments come to stay, and we won’t Samsung set up a strate- on a spending spree as the health and dental plans, totally unrelated to mini- have to wait nearly as long gic business unit within company seeks to spend paid breaks, and other mum wage increases.” as we think. That’s what Harman focused solely on more than $3.3 billion on perks. Tim Hortons prices on we heard from dozens of developing self-driving ve- the development and pro- GWNFA defended the some breakfast items and companies at CES 2018, hicles and advanced driver duction of new models in move, saying that franchi- hot beverages already had including Samsung Elec- assistance technology. A North America from 2018 sees don’t control pricing a slight increase in August and they need RBI to raise tronics, which is vying for $300 million Samsung Au- to 2020. The company an- ly redesigned Jetta, which of last year. a significant chunk of what tomotive Innovation Fund nounced its latest plans at will play a pivotal role in some estimate will be a $7 was also established to the North American Inter- the company’s push to do trillion market by 2050. invest in new vehicle tech- national Auto Show in De- more business in the U.S. The South Korean nologies. troit recently. Dr. Herbert Diess, chair- OWNER OF SWISS CHALET tech giant recently un- Also at CES, Samsung Some $1.2 billion of man of the board of man- veiled a new Android-like unveiled an automotive the planned investments agement of the Volkswagen AND HARVEY’S IS BUYING open platform for self- camera system with colli- are destined for the United Passenger Cars brand noted driving cars developed by sion warning, lane depar- States. Speaking during a during a press conference THE KEG STEAKHOUSE its subsidiary, Harman In- ture warning, and adap- press conference at the auto held earlier in the month ternational. While many tive cruise control. There’s show, chief executive of that the Jetta has long been other self-driving car plat- also a new “digital cockpit” VW’s North America busi- VW’s best-selling vehicle in CHAIN forms keep its software out that lets drivers personalize ness Hinrich Woebcken the U.S. of reach from outside com- how dashboards and pan- said: “We want to gain mar- The new Jetta, with Sandra Beagan lets to its stable. panies, Harman is taking els look and what informa- ket share and grow from a different styling, perfor- In 2017, The Keg a different road with DRV- tion they display based on niche player to a truly rel- mance and technology will Cara Operations, made just over $600 mil- LINE, hoping to find the data pulled from their mo- evant brand in the United be available in the sec- which owns many of the lion, while Cara’s sales fast lane by letting outside bile devices and the cloud States.” ond quarter of 2018, and major restaurant chains were more than $2 billion. companies develop prod- — even if they don’t own The company also will have a starting price in Canada, has just made Robert Carter, ex- ucts and services for it. them. unveiled a new, complete- of $18,545, according to a deal to buy the Vancou- ecutive director of food Diess. ver-based The Keg Steak- service at NPD Group, a Volkswagen is increas- house chain for $200 mil- market research company, ing its efforts in the U.S. at lion. said that restaurant sales a time that the American The company, which in Canada are fairly flat. consumer is shunning car based in Vaughan, Ont., Carter told CBC News Thank you for reading sales in exchange for SUVs already has 1,259 restau- that more than 60% of res- and pickup trucks. rants in North America. It taurants in Canada are ei- The Nigerian Canadian Newspaper, Canada Data from the Wall owns a number of well- ther small regional chains Street Journal Markets known chains includ- or independent and he ex- Data Group showed that ing Harvey’s, East Side pects those to be targets of in 2017, car sales dropped Mario’s, Montana’s, New companies like Cara. in all classes, significantly, York Fries, St‐Hubert, “There’s lots of con- To advertise call: [email protected] year-over-year. Car sales [email protected] Swiss Chalet, Kelsey’s, solidation of late but still fell by 10.9% in 2017 ver- Milestones, and The Pick- lots of room for more, 416-318-3506 sus 2016. Light duty truck le Barrel. especially at the regional sales increased by 4.3% With the acquisition level,” he said. “There’s and SUV/crossover sales in- announced on Jan. 23, it a lot more opportunity www.nigeriancanadiannews.ca creased by 6%. will add 106 The Keg out- to pick up some of these

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By R.Njeru President Museveni’s political enemies. Kampala, Uganda— However, some ob- President Yoweri Museveni servers have claimed that of Uganda has shocked the the president may have world by suggesting that been joking about restarting he could reintroduce ex- the executions. ecutions in his country. He According to Nicholas made this announcement Opiyo of rights organization on his twitter account; the Chapter Four, executions statement comes 13 years President Yoweri Museveni will not stop crime because By Sandra Beagan Africa, said about the project: southern coast. New trans- after the last execution in as well as the murder of they are only revenge kill- “The AIBD airport is defi- port infrastructure between Uganda. women whose bodies were ings by the state. He also After more than 10 nitely a state-of-the-art in- Dakar and Diass is under- According to the pres- dumped on roadsides. described the president’s years of delays and develop- frastructure project. The new way, including a toll road ident, lack of executions According to Living- statement about execution ment, the largest airport in facility’s increased size can and a regional express train. has been encouraging the stone Ssewanyana, the ex- as “political talk” that is Senegal opened on Dec. 7 in accommodate larger planes The project should also rise of criminals in Uganda. ecutive director of Uganda's only meant to remove the Diass, near Dakar. like the Airbus A380 and will create employment opportu- He says that he had halted Foundation for Human public’s attention from the Blaise Diagne Inter- handle much more air traffic nities and benefit local com- the executions because of Rights Initiative, "executing fact that he was behind the national Airport (Aéroport than before.” munities around the site. his "Christian background". prisoners is not a solution constitutional amendment International Blaise Diagne Blaise Diagne is ex- Rokhaya Diop Diallo President Museveni’s for stopping crime." that allows him to overstay – AIBD) will initially be able pected to be an air hub – a of the Africa Development statement has provoked re- Museveni stated that in power. It will be remem- to serve three million passen- “preferred stopover point for Bank’s Senegal office says, actions out of Human rights he would begin by “hang- bered that the amendment gers per year, which will rise air traffic in Africa, Europe “The project will engage 540 groups that have come ing a few guys” when he has fuelled public anger. to 10 million per year. The and the Americas” – and an full-time employees dur- out strongly to oppose the attends a graduation cer- According to Am- only African airports that economic hub diversifying ing the operational phase, move. emony for prison wardens. nesty International, the handle higher capacity are an economy that is overly including more than 200 In Uganda, crimes The Ugandan parlia- president’s threat was "mis- the ones in Johannesburg, reliant on Dakar. women.” like defilement, treason and ment recently got rid of guided since there is no Cairo, and Cape Town. According to the World “In addition to direct murder remain punishable the constitutional age limit credible evidence that the Blaise Diagne will take Bank, Dakar accounts for employment at the airport, by death but no one has of 75 years to allow the death penalty is a deterrent over from Léopold Sédar about 55% of the country’s the project will require other been executed since 1999. 73-year-old Museveni to to crime". The organization Senghor International which GDP and half of its urban services in engineering, se- As it stands, the country’s continue ruling. Critics and has advised Museveni to is too small for future op- population. curity, spare parts, informa- death row has 278 inmates. other opposition leaders follow in the footsteps of 19 erations, able to serve fewer The airport’s Deputy tion technology and services, In recent years, Ugan- have said that the amend- other African countries that than two million passengers Director General El Hadji catering and cleaning, that dans, especially those in ment is just a move made to have fully abolished death per year. Ibrahima Mané says,“The will boost the local econo- Kampala, have complained ensure that Museveni rules penalties. More than 70% of idea is to see if we could drag my.” of an increase in crime. for life. Museveni is likely to the financing for the $700 economic activities out of The project has been The media covered a Some critics have be a presidential candidate million (US) megaproject Dakar. New infrastructure is plagued by 10 years of de- series of gruesome murders been arguing that the na- in 2021 despite clinging came from the Saudi Binla- essential to this.” lays and problems. that happened in 2017, tion’s police force is less to power for the last three din Group, a multinational It is to be the center- The global financial there were machete attacks concerned about catching decades. Only time will tell construction conglomerate. piece of an “airport city,” crisis of 2007–2008 forced that resulted in the death of criminals because it puts if he will manage to match It is intended to be the cen- Mané says. The AIBD devel- financial arrangements to be five people in rural locations more effort into targeting into his sixth term. trepiece of an ambitious de- opment team are planning scrapped. velopment program. commercial development in The development team continued from p(20) The location is near but the area around the airport had to negotiate with 3,000 smaller chains.” outside the capital city, where including business facilities, families living on the site As part of the deal, INTERNET... it won’t be affected by traf- hotels, malls, and restau- to get them to settle else- the Keg’s CEO, David fic congestion the way the rants. Lagardère Travel Re- where. Mané says there are Léopold Sédar Senghor is. Aisenstat, will remain are being released Store, the Amazon Echo tail, a French firm, will oper- now only four families with The sites is 4,500 hectares in with the company and right now, such as the Series, etc. ate 1,000 square meters of whom negotiations are on- size, allowing for larger run- duty-free stores on the site. going. will also run Cara’s other Google Home and Amazon August Smart Lock: ways and a larger terminal It is expected that the The original construc- higher-end brands. Alexa, which have many The August Smart Lock is to accommodate more flights new location and size will tion company had to be re- The Keg currently innovative features such as an IoT device that can be and passengers. The old air- boost visitor numbers and placed in 2015, which led to has two shareholders, being able to find and send activated from your phone, info to your phone, acti- or from other IoT devices port sits on 800 hectares. improve access to other parts further delays. Fairfax Financial Holdings El Hadji Beye, a US- of the country including as “It has been a long Ltd, which owns 51%, vate other connected smart such as the Google Home devices, control your TV, or Amazon Alexa. It locks based Senegalese civil engi- tourist destinations on the journey,” Mané said. and Aisenstat. They will neer who specializes in West be paid $105 million plus and all through voice com- as you leave your house, mand. These products are unlocks as you come back, almost four million shares transforming our homes, has a video camera, and is in Cara. cities, and our lives. They extremely easy to install. but does much more than schedules that you set, has spending on the IoT across Keg Royalties In- allow us to be more pro- Nest Thermostat: The that. If it notices you snor- smart navigation (sees ob- markets will be around come Fund, a TSX-listed ductive with our time, and Nest Thermostat is an IoT ing, it gently nudges you stacles, best way to get to $1.29 trillion. company that collects 4% be ready to go anywhere or device that can be used to to change your position so a mess), and is extremely • According to of sales from Keg restau- do anything, faster. change the temperature you don't snore, streams quiet, while picking up General Electric, the IoT rants to pay distributions in your house from your music, has gentle wake-up maximum crumbs from industry will add $10 to to investors and owns Top Products in IoT phone, or other central IoT vibrations, and can ana- your Honey Nut Cheerios. $15 trillion to worldwide trademarks and other Google Home and devices such as the Google lyze and show you your You can even see where in GDP growth by 2030—the intellectual property as- Mini: Connects to numer- Home or Amazon Alexa. It sleeping data, from how your house it has cleaned equivalent of China’s entire sociated with The Keg’s ous other IoT devices, such learns what temperatures long you sleep to how you from your phone, and tell it current economy. brand, will continue its as the Chromecast TV, the you prefer, is easy to in- snore, etc. This way, it can where to clean and where • ACT (represents relationship with the res- Chromecast Audio stream- stall, and saves an average give you advice on how to not to. over 5,000 mobile tech- taurant chain. er, Nest Thermostat, Au- of 10% to 12% on heating get your best sleeping on. nology companies) is fore- Shares of the Keg gust Smart Lock Pro, Neato bills and 15% on cooling It connects to Amazon Al- IoT has the Big Bucks casting a $117 billion con- Royalties Income Fund Botvac Connected, Philips bills. It also shows you exa. factor nected health care market have been down by 26% Hue Light Bulbs, etc. how much energy you use, Neato Botvac Con- • Over $6 trillion by 2020. on the TSX since last Amazon Echo and lights up when you walk nected: The Neato Botvac will be invested into IoT • Barcelona saves summer and dropped by Dot: Like Google Home into a room, shows weath- Connected is an IoT device products from now until $37 million a year, thanks almost 4% on the an- and Mini, also connects er and time, and alerts you that can be used as a vac- 2021. to smart lighting; this has nouncement of the sale. other IoT devices, such as if temperatures are too uum to clean up messes on • Investments will created over 47, 000 new According to the an- the Nest Thermostat, Au- high or low. your floors. It connects to generate over $13 trillion jobs. Google Home and Amazon over the next five years. If that didn't blow nouncement, the deal will gust Smart Lock, Neato Zeeq Smart Pillow: Alexa, or can be used from • IDC (International your mind, check out this be official by next March. Botvac Connected, Philips The Zeeq Smart Pillow is your phone. It can clean Data Corporation) pre- timeline of the IoT indus- Cara plans to change the Hue Light Bulbs, Amazon an IoT device that can be when you're not there, on dicts that by 2020, global try's exponential growth: name of the chain. Prime and the Amazon used as a regular pillow,

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Paola put down the this. “Corruption is a way The contract awarding on the wall in the board government property. The dictionary. He looked sober. out of poverty. Yes that presentation cum meeting room of the 20th floor. As ministry wants to build its He said to himself “if I go will be my honest defini- in the glass house started he entered the room all the own property. This environ- ahead with this contract I tion. Corruption is a game. as scheduled. Three ‘white’ people around the table ment is highly congested. will go down as a corrupt Corruption is the survival men were in the room in- stood up. He went straight No parking space. But more man. Can I go ahead with of the fittest. Corruption is cluding Mr. Harrah. Appar- to the small podium, ad- importantly the rent for the this”? His conscience was a way to go from grass to ently other companies also justed it to draw it closer to three floors our ministry is obviously tormenting him grace, from rags to riches, have either hired them or himself. He was an epitome occupying is too expensive. now. How can people be from nobody to suddenly they came genuinely with of confidence. He coughed It is also somehow absurd corrupt and feel comfort- become somebody and the their company. Eleven oth- slightly and said “Excuse for the Federal Government able he wondered aloud. He fastest way. Others have er people were in the room me, please sit down ladies to be renting property when went over to the Air condone it. I can do it.” Paola including two well dressed and gentlemen. Thank it can conveniently build its ditioner and turned it from said aloud and switched ladies. The Minister of Min- you for coming. As you all own. The fund for the proj- ‘high’ to ‘low’. He pulled off the light using the bed istry of Trade and Com- thousand five hundred) and know this a very serious ect has been approved in out the file his brother gave switch. He covered himself merce was present himself. a cap folded to the left side, operations meeting. This this year’s budget. Please to him in the hotel. I think I with the fine silk-like white A 6-footer in a three piece and a pair of black shoes contract is very dear to the note that this is not one of have to find a way to define linen he had ever been priv- local dress of flowing ‘ag- to match, His photograph Federal Government. This those projects that can be corruption if I have to have ileged to use in his life. bada’ made of guinea bro- and that of the President building, this glass house termed ‘abandoned project.’ the courage to go through cade (usually called one was visibly seen hanging is beautiful but it s not TO BE CONTINUED

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continued from p(15) continued from p(11) HEARING HELD ON CALIFORNIA ... JAMAICAN-CANADIAN BILLIONAIRE ... LiMandri continued century that condones such stand how baking a cake exempted company bank again. $4.6 billion, a 28% increase to insist that both rights are racism?” for someone – if that’s what (“Bermuda exempted” is a Clarien said it intends over the corresponding pe- “both clearly implicated and “Yes,” LiMandri said. they do as a public service for form of company under the to retain its branding and riod the previous year. intertwined” in the matter. He “We don’t condone such big- everyone – is going to ruin Bermuda Companies Act). that it remains committed NCB is looking to ex- said that the state should not otry in the 21st century.” them?” she said. “How is In 2015, EGL acquired to Bermuda and the bank’s pand its footprint in the be able to compel anyone to The state’s lawyer, baking a cake for my gay son a 50% stake in CWH and employees and clients. Caribbean and is now eye- engage in speech they find Mann, argued again in rebut- sending them to Hell?” later reacquired the rest of NCB Financial Group’s ing Trinidad insurance giant offensive or give up their ex- tal that the basis of the matter The protester, Heidi the Clarien shares to be- net profit for the most re- Guardian Holdings. pression of religion, citing the is not religion or speech, but Meyer, asked how Tastries come the sole owner of the cent financial quarter was Supreme Court’s 2014 Bur- conduct. draws the line on who to well v. Hobby Lobby decision “When you are open to serve. What about adulterers? that employees can take their the public as a commercial en- “Earlier I quoted the religious views into the work- tity, you take all comers and scripture saying, ‘If you have continued from p(28) place. serve them equally,” he said. done these to the least of my The judge pointed out “Without an injunction brethren, you have done it to CAN HAVING TATTOOS HURT ... that the state is not targeting [ordering Tastries to serve me.’ If Jesus walked into their to view tattoos on job ones that can be covered side, if it’s actually help- Christian bakers, that it would all customers equally], any bakery wearing a pink shirt, applicants negatively,” Tim- with clothing can be con- ful to show them off. “For be doing the same thing “if business owner could deny she’d tell him she couldn’t ming adds. “In many in- cealed during job interviews example, if you’re applying the baker was an agnostic Pa- customer service based not serve him. That’s mind blow- stances, they will be a deal or business meetings with to be the creative director gan” who didn’t want to serve only on orientation, but even ing.” breaker in a job interview.” clients. “Tattoos that are at a marketing firm, then gay couples. on religion. A Jewish couple In December, the De- Still, some people say difficult to conceal, for ex- the tattoos, if tasteful, will LiMandri responded could go to a Catholic bakery partment of Fair Employment those “traditional” view- ample, on the hands, neck blend nicely into the back- that the plaintiffs, Eileen and and be turned away.” and Housing filed an applica- points are also relaxing. and faces, are obviously ground of that company,” Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio, “It will put us back into tion for a temporary restrain- “Nowadays, tattoos likely to present job appli- says Timming. But if you’re were shopping for a lawsuit, a situation we have overcome ing order on behalf of the are a lot more acceptable cants with greater problems applying for a behind-the- essentially, and specifically as a country,” he insisted. Rodriguez-Del Rios against in all workplaces, not just in securing employment,” scenes type job, like a pro- targeted Miller’s shop. The executive direc- Cathy Miller and her compa- being a bartender or a wait- Timming explains. grammer or software de- According to court doctor of Freedom of Conscience ny. However, the ruling at that ress… even doctors, law- veloper, where there is no uments, the couple was also Defense Fund, Daniel Piedra, time was that the state cannot yers, parliamentarians have • Steer clear of interaction with customers, already married for at least told reporters after the hear- force the baker to make a cake them,” says Shruti Shekar, offensive designs. The then the tattoos are going six months before they ap- ing: “There’s a big disconnect for a gay wedding. a political reporter in Otta- genre of your tattoos mat- to be less important than proached Miller. on what the real issue is. The There is another high- wa. “I think that’s because ter, so be aware that certain for heavily customer-facing “It was well-planned state says it’s discrimination profile cake case currently our culture and our gen- designs or words — like jobs. and choreographed, and the against same-sex couples. before the Supreme Court. In eration has slightly shifted vulgar language or profan- state was more than happy But the shop is not just a wed- 2012, Colorado baker Jack with a lot of younger peo- ity — could be a big turn- • Bottom line: If to jump on board,” LiMandri ding cake business. She’ll sell Phillips refused to bake a cake ple being influenced by pop off. “‘LOVE’ and ‘HATE’ you want one, get one. said. “There is evidence of re- [other items] to anyone. She for Daniel and Craig Mullins, a stars that have tattoos and might look cool on your While some hiring manag- ligious discrimination, and the even hired two openly gay same-sex couple, on the basis are very open about it.” knuckles at 21, but decid- ers might raise an eyebrow Unruh Act also prevents reli- employees. The issue is that of his religious beliefs. But since every in- edly less cool at 51,” Tim- at your colourful sleeve, gious discrimination.” Cathy Miller was asked to cre- Another bakery pro- dustry and company may ming says. it’s your body — and you Judge Lampe continued, ate something fundamentally vided that couple with a free be slightly different, Tim- don’t have to work for a “If I consider this a free speech opposed with her religious cake, but the Mullins went ming said there are a few • Either cover company that makes you issue by itself, my question beliefs.” ahead with a civil rights com- key things for job seekers them up, or show them hide your ink. “The times would be: If a seller of wed- Before the hearing, plaint claiming the baker had to keep in mind. off. It’s totally company- are changing, so it no lon- ding cakes refused to sell to there was a prayer rally held violated Colorado’s anti-dis- specific, so it’s important ger makes sense to advise an African-American couple in support of Miller, and pro- crimination laws. • Consider the lo- to do your research on people to avoid tattoos en- or a mixed-race couple be- testers were on hand as well, In the Tastries case, the cation of your body art. the culture to see if cover- tirely,” Timming says. cause of religion, you’d claim to protest the prayer rally. judge’s ruling is yet to be is- Face tattoos are a bold ing up your body art for that there is no recognized One protester told re- sued, with no specific date choice that won’t sit well an interview would be a Source: religious dogma from this porters, “I just don’t under- having been set. with every employer. But good idea — or on the flip careers.workopolis.com

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VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2018 36 NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS • To Advertise Call : 416-318-3506 INTERNATIONAL NEWS TRUMP’S CITIZENSHIP PLAN FOR NEW LAW IN ICELAND: WAGE EQUALITY 1.8 MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOR WOMEN a profound mistake and not By Sandra Beagan pendence from Demark in consistent with the prom- 1918 and has a population ises we made to the voters Effective Jan. 1, Ice- of about 338,000. Relying to enact a pathway to citi- land was the first country in on fishing and agriculture, zenship to DACA recipients the world with a wage parity it was one of the poorest or to others who are here law. countries in Europe until the illegally.” Organizations (pri- 20th century. Breitbart News de- vate and public) that have It’s now one of the clared it “Don’s Amnesty at least 25 employees must wealthiest and most devel- Bonanza.” now obtain government oped in the world. It still re- Many Democrats are certification that they are lies heavily on fish exports, irate over the proposal. A paying women and men but it now relies even more spokesperson for House equally. There are big fines on tourism, manufacturing, Minority Leader Nancy Pe- for violators. and service industries such losi (D-California) declared Iceland’s Althing (par- as financial services and that the proposal is part of liament), which is comprised software production. a “hateful anti-immigrant 38% of women, passed the According to Aradottir agenda.” law by a huge majority in Pind: “Women have been Pelosi’s Deputy Chief June. talking about this for de- of Staff, Drew Hammill, By Sandra Beagan versity Immigrant Visa were when they entered Dagny Osk Aradottir cades and I really feel that accused Stephen Miller, a (the green card lottery) the US, how old they are Pind, speaking for the Ice- we have managed to raise far-right activist and one of US President Trump’s established in 1990 which now, and how long they landic Women’s Rights As- awareness, and we have Trump’s senior advisors, of administration has en- makes 50,000 visas avail- have been in the US. sociation, said “I think that managed to get to the point “trying to ransom the lives dorsed a new proposal that able yearly. Each year 20 Another 400,000 now people are starting to that people realise that the of innocent Dreamers for a will give 1.8 million illegal million people apply for would be eligible except for realise that this is a system- legislation we have had in $25 billion anti-immigrant young immigrants a path- the lottery. That allotment the education requirement. atic problem that we have to place is not working, and wish list.” way to citizenship in ex- would be redirected to bring And 100,000 others are tackle with new methods.” we need to do something Hammill said in a change for $25 billion in down the existing backlog younger than the minimum “We have had legisla- more.” statement: “The White border security and new in visa applications. age for protection under the tion saying that pay should “The [new] legislation House strategy of moving restrictions on legal immi- Trump blames that program, which is 15. be equal for men and wom- is basically a mechanism the goal posts every time gration. program for the New York Earlier in January, en for decades now but we that companies and organ- the President isn’t paying Some members of City truck attack in 2017. the president said that he still have a pay gap,” she isations,” she said. “Evalu- attention continues to com- Congress applauded the He also blames “chain” would sign any bipartisan, said. ate every job that’s being plicate this process.” plan. But many Democrats migration for such attacks bicameral (both houses Though the World done, and then they get a Sen. Dick Durbin (D- accused the president of and for gang activity, and of Congress) immigration Economic Forum (WEF) has certification after they con- Illinois) issued a statement holding the “Dreamers” the new plan does away proposal brought to him. ranked Iceland as the most firm the process if they are which said in part: “Dream- hostage to his hard-line im- with that as well. But after he created a con- gender-equal country in paying men and women ers should not be held hos- migration agenda and con- In the new plan, im- troversy by referring to the world for the past nine equally.” tage to President Trump’s servative activists labeled it migrants would not be able certain countries and the years, the pay gap has per- Norway, Finland, crusade to tear families “amnesty”. to sponsor extended family entire continent of Africa sisted. Rwanda, and Sweden are apart and waste billions of Administration of- such as their siblings, adult in vulgar terms, talks on The Global Gender Gap right behind Iceland among American tax dollars on an ficials have portrayed it as children, or parents to join Capitol Hill broke down. So Report, which the WEF first the 144 countries evaluated. ineffective wall.” His state- a compromise that could them in the US – only their Trump decided to have his published in 2006, uses in- The gender gap in Yemen is ment urged Republicans to satisfy both parties and spouses and underage chil- aides draft a proposal. dicators such as health and the worst, followed by Paki- work with Democrats to get enough Senate votes to dren. Immigration activists Senate Majority survival, political empower- stan, Syria, Chad, and Iran. come up with a bipartisan pass. But it contains many say this could cut legal im- Leader Mitch McConnell ment, and economic oppor- Canada weighs in at alternative. concessions that conserva- migration by 50%. thanked the president for tunity to rank countries. #16, right behind the UK. Rep. Michelle Lujan tive Republicans and many Speaking to report- providing the outline: “I am Iceland, one of the The US is lagging behind at Grisham (D-New Mexico) Democrats may find intol- ers about a pathway to hopeful that as discussions fastest-improving countries #49. All three are weakest said the administration is erable. citizenship for Dreamers, continue in the Senate on according to the ranking in political empowerment for trying to use DACA recipi- There are roughly Trump said: “We’re going the subject of immigration, system, has closed about women. ents “as bargaining chips 800,000 younger immi- to morph into it. It’s going Members on both sides of 10% of its gender gap in the Nigeria has a lot of for sweeping anti-immigrants enrolled in Obama’s to happen, at some point in the aisle will look to this past ten years and intends to work to do at #122, with its grant policies.” Deferred Action for Child- the future, over a period of framework for guidance get rid of it completely in the strongest scores in economic The American Civil hood Arrivals (DACA) pro- 10 to 12 years.” The presi- as they work towards an next two years. participation and opportu- Liberties Union’s Lorella gram, which protects them dent had previously said he agreement.” The country, an island nity, and poorest scores in Praeli described it as “a from deportation. These was opposed to a pathway A spokesperson for of 103,000 km2 in the North political empowerment and hateful, xenophobic immi- children and young adults to citizenship for Dreamers. House Speaker Paul Ryan Atlantic Ocean, gained inde- educational attainment. were brought to the US ille- In his Jan. 30 State of said: “We’re grateful for the gration proposal that would gally by their parents, have the Union address, Trump president showing leader- slash legal immigration to grown up as Americans, discussed the new plan: ship on this issue and be- levels not seen since the and in most cases have no “Under our plan, those lieve his ideas will help us racial quotas of the 1920s, memory of their country of who meet education and ultimately reach a balanced eliminate legal immigration origin. work requirements, and solution.” channels for African coun- NORTH KOREA CALLS According to esti- show good moral charac- Immigration hardliner tries, and spend $25 bil- mates, there are hundreds ter, will be able to become Rep. Tom Cotton (R-Arkan- lion for a harmful, wasteful FOR UNIFICATION of thousands more who full citizens of the United sas) said he will support border wall and an increase would qualify for DACA but States.” the plan and described it in Border Patrol and ICE By Julius Oyekunle may be going back to dia- never applied. He did not provide de- as “generous and humane, agents.” logue to resolve the seem- Trump announced last tails on what those educa- while also being respon- In the midst of all of North Korea has made ingly unending cold rela- year that he is cancelling tion and work requirements sible.” this, Canada’s Prime Minis- it known to the world that tionship. the DACA program, but would be or what “good “It also will prevent ter Justin Trudeau tweeted: it is committed to the uni- The announcement, he gave Congress a March moral character” is. us from ending up back “To those fleeing persecu- ty of Koreans. It said all issued after a joint meeting deadline to come up with a The Migration Policy here in five years by secur- tion, terror & war, Cana- Koreans should “promote of government and politi- fix for the Dreamers. Institute – an independent, ing the border and putting dians will welcome you, contact, travel, co-oper- cal parties, added Koreans The new plan would nonpartisan Washington an end to extended-family regardless of your faith. ation between North and should wage an energetic not allow the parents of think tank – estimates that chain migration,” he add- Diversity is our strength South Korea” while adding drive to defuse the acute Dreamers to seek lawful 1.3 million of the 1.8 mil- ed. #WelcomeToCanada.” Pyongyang will “smash” all military tension and create status. lion people who would be Some of the more And Toronto’s Mayor challenges against reunifi- a peaceful climate on the In exchange for cre- eligible for the citizenship conservative legislators John Tory echoed Trudeau's cation of the Korean pen- Korean peninsula. ating a pathway to citi- pathway already meet the don’t seem to want a path- sentiments: “We under- insula. Military tension on zenship for the Dreamers, eligibility requirements for way to citizenship for the stand that as Canadians we Recently, members of the Korean peninsula was a whether enrolled in DACA DACA. Dreamers. are almost all immigrants, North Korean women's ice “fundamental obstacle” for or not, the plan would dras- Those requirements Sen. Ted Cruz (R- and that no one should be hockey team are welcomed the improvement of inter- tically overhaul the system include whether or not they Texas): “DACA itself didn’t excluded on the basis of by members of the South Korean relations and uni- for legal immigration. have a high school diploma have a pathway to citizen- their ethnicity or national- Korean team prompting fication, the North’s official It would end the Di- or equivalent, how old they ship. So I think it would be ity.” speculations that both sides news agency said.

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MALAYSIA TO PAY UP TO $US70 M IF COMPANY UK TARGETS ILLEGAL FINDS MH370 WRECKAGE IMMIGRANTS, TO CLOSE

By Sandra Beagan “The primary mis- “We have a realis- rector of Blue Water Recov- BANK ACCOUNTS sion by Ocean Infinity is to tic prospect of finding it,” eries, said the new search The government identify the location of the Plunkett said. “While there would use state-of-the-art By Shalewa Ayodele affecting the UK of Malaysia announced wreckage and/or both of can be no guarantees of underwater vehicles that In a statement, new on Jan. 10 that it will try the flight recorders – cock- locating the aircraft, we can cover more distance New legislation was Immigration Minister Caro- again to solve the mys- pit voice recorder and flight believe our system of mul- faster after using oceano- introduced at the start of line Nokes said: “These tery of the disappearance data recorder (FDR) – and tiple autonomous vehicles graphic models to drastical- the year in the UK aimed at new measures are part of of Malaysia Airlines Flight present considerable and working simultaneously is ly narrow the list of possible targeting up to 6000 illegal our commitment to making 370 (MH370). It will pay credible evidence to confirm well suited to the task at crash locations. immigrants in the country. it more difficult for people Texas-based Ocean Infinity the exact location of the two hand.” “There are no guar- Banks are now mandated with no right to live or work up to US$70 million if the main items,” Liow said at a The search vessel Sea- antees in a search of this to close all accounts traced in the UK to remain here.” company can find the black news conference. bed Constructor arrived at type,” he said. “However, to illegal immigrants with She added: “This will boxes or the debris within a Liow said the govern- the southern Indian Ocean notwithstanding that un- a view to forcing them out not affect those who live three-month period. ment will pay Ocean Infin- recently and deployed the certainty, this upcoming of the country. The move in the UK legally but we The plane vanished ity if the search is successful first AUV on Jan. 22. search is the best chance comes just weeks after must be firm with those on March 8, 2014, while within three months. Pay- According to the final yet that the aircraft wreck- Border Force union offi- who break the rules as ille- flying from Kuala Lumpur ment will be based on the report by the Australian age will be found.” cials claimed staff are so gal immigration impacts the to Beijing with 239 people size of the area searched: Transport Safety Board, one US oceanographer stretched they have "no whole of society.” on board. • $20 million for thing that made the official David Gallo believes that if way" of tracking down hun- Campaigners last year A year after the official 5,000 km2 search so difficult was that MH370 hit the seabed, all of dreds of thousands of illegal panned the crackdown search by Malaysia, China, • $30 million for systems designed to trans- the bodies will be preserved immigrants working on the when the proposals first and Australia was called off, 15, 000 km2 mit the flight’s position because of the depth, tem- black market. emerged. the Malaysian government • $50 million for automatically failed after perature, and stillness of They panned the Immigration Minister signed a “no cure, no fee” 25,000 km2 the first 38 minutes of the the southern Indian Ocean. Government for effectively Caroline Noakes aims to deal with Ocean Infinity. • $70 million if the flight. This could offer clues as to outsourcing immigration take a firm approach with The official search items are found beyond the Shin Kok Chau, why the plane went down. enforcement work to pri- those who are found to be covered tens of thousands identified area whose flight attendant wife “At the surface it's not vate companies and land- illegal in the UK as part of of square miles and cost Oliver Plunkett, CEO Tan Ser Kuin was on board, the same thing, so the deep lords who face fines unless Theresa May’s policy to get US$155 million. of Ocean Infinity, said the said, “I feel very happy ocean can be like a time they check whether tenants rid of illegals in the country. Experts have identified company will use eight but at the same time very capsule that preserves ev- have a right to be in the Banks are now mandated a new 25,000 km2 search drones fitted with sensors, panicky whether it can be erything,” Gallo said. country. to freeze any such account area – that’s slightly small- sonars, and high-tech cam- found or not. Now it’s back He also believes in- The Home Office takes deemed to be owned by Il- er than Vancouver Island. eras to map the seabed. The to four years ago where we formation on the cockpit a new approach to dealing legals as stated in the new Liow Tiong Lai, Malaysia’s autonomous underwater have to wait everyday (to recorder could still be re- with the immigration issues legislation. transport minister, said vehicles (AUVs) can cover find out) whether debris trieved. “Even if water gets there was an 85% chance of 1,200 km2 day and cover can be found.” in there they have ways of finding the plane’s debris in and complete the 25,000 David Mearns, under- getting bits of information the new search field. km2 in a month. water wreck hunter and di- off,” he said. HARRODS TO RETURN DIANA AND DODI STATUE WORLD’S LONGEST SEA BRIDGE TO MAHAMED AL FAYED

COMPLETED IN CHINA By Sandra Beagan memorial in Hyde Park, a fountain that has been By Julius Oyekunle In the past 14 years, Harrods, the west plagued with drainage the regional economy and London luxury department problems since it opened in China has once again transport network have store, is getting rid of the 2004 – Al Fayed described proven to the world that it undergone tremendous bronze statue of Princess it as a “sewer.” possesses the human and changes, leading authori- Diana and Dodi Fayed, The statue, which technical capacity to lead ties to re-assess the utiliza- who died in a car crash in has been described as the world in terms of giant tion rate of the bridge, said a Paris tunnel in 1997. “tacky,” shows the couple infrastructural drive and in- Su Yi, assistant to the chief Mohamed Al Fayed, dancing in the waves of novations. It recently com- of the HZMB Authority. Dodi’s father and owner of the Mediterranean beneath pleted the major work of the However, Su has dis- Harrods at the time, com- the wings of an albatross. world’s longest sea bridge missed worries that the missioned the statue. It The seabird is apparently after its lighting system was bridge would not have has been on display in the a symbol of eternity and installed and tested. enough traffic, saying, “we store since 2005. Al Fayed freedom. They are stand- It took six years and have full confidence for the sold the store to the Qa- ing on a cylinder that eight years to build the future. We have a whole tar Investment Authority bears the title “Innocent 55-kilometre-long bridge cally demanding part of the the Hong Kong-Zhuhai- toolbox of policies at our linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai whole construction. Macao Bridge (HZMB) Au- disposal. It is like playing (QIA) for about £1.5 bil- Victims.” and Macao. In the next few weeks, thority. cards. We can adjust our lion in 2010. At the statue’s 2005 engineers and constructors “The bridge will be moves accordingly.” Michael Ward, man- unveiling, Al Fayed said, The bridge consists will test the coordination, put into trial operation after The bridge will slash aging director of Harrods, “I have named the sculp- of a 22.9-kilometre-long various systems and equip- its port project is completed travel time from three hours said, “We feel that the time ture Innocent Victims, main bridge, a 6.7-kilome- ment of the bridge before and taken over by customs, to 30 minutes between is right to return this me- because for eight years I tre-long tunnel and an ar- going for inspection and inspection and quarantine, Hong Kong and Zhuhai, morial to Mr. Al Fayed and have fought to prove that tificial island off the bridge cleaning work, said Zhang and border control authori- thereby integrating cities in for the public to be invited my son and Princess Diana considered the most techni- Jinwen, project director with ties,” Zhang said. the Pearl River Delta. to pay their respects at the were murdered.” palace,” referring to the “This is a statue to tribute to their mother that stay here for ever. Un- princes William and Harry til now nothing has been have commissioned for done to preserve her mem- BILL AND MELINDA GATES PAYS OFF Kensington Palace. ory and legacy. She was A spokesperson an amazing woman who for the Fayed family ex- brought joy to the whole NIGERIA’S DEBT pressed gratitude to the world.” QAI and for housing the Another memorial By Julius Oyekunle lio eradication efforts after were only four cases re- ghanistan. memorial and added “It is to the couple, which has new cases were reported. ported in 2016, according Bill and Melinda now time to bring them been on display in Har- Bill and Melinda The country had provided to the Global Polio Eradi- Gates Foundation is the home.” It’s not clear when rods since 1998, will be Gates have announced the fund to Nigeria to help cation Initiative. largest private philan- that will happen or wheth- returned to Al Fayed as they will settle Nigeria’s eradicate the scourge. With this new incen- thropic organization in the er Al Fayed will put the well. It includes a ring they $76 million debt to Japan. Nigeria did not record tive by the organization, world and spends just over sculpture on public display apparently purchased the Nigeria’s debt to Ja- a wild case of polio from Nigeria is on the verge of $3 billion a year on devel- elsewhere. day before they died, a lip- pan is the result of Over- July 2014 to August 2016, eradicating polio, which opment assistance. Over Al Fayed said the stick-smudged wine glass seas Development Assis- when two cases were re- would leave just two $200 million has been Harrods statue was a from their last dinner at tance (ODA) provided by ported. No new cases of countries in the world spent on the eradication of “more fitting tribute” to the Paris Ritz, and a series the Japanese government the wild poliovirus were where the disease is still Polio in the country with Diana than her official of photos of the couple. in 2014 for increased po- reported in 2017 and there endemic, Pakistan and Af- remarkable success.

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human activity. Two Nige- tism. geria and chairman of the frastructural development continued from p(1) rian former Heads of State Seated at the head event; Barth Nnaji, former of any nation. were present as well as table were Air Commo- Minister of Power and Steel He also noted that the CEOS DINNER/AWARDS dignitaries from all walks dore Olumide Olatunji of Nigeria and keynote amount of power generated of life, including recipients (representing Chief of Air speaker of the event; Dr. and distributed nationally istory was made again STUDIES and Nigeria’s of various awards. This Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Nike Akande, economist is grossly inadequate and on Friday, 8th Decem- number one intellectual or- H event was an eloquent tes- Abubakar); Ausbeth Aja- and chair of the AES Ex- called on the government ber 2017 at Four Points by ganization hosted the 8th timony of what this noble gu, president of the gov- cellence Club; Lady Maid- to declare an emergency in Sheraton, Victoria Island, edition of her famous CEOs club has always practiced erning council of the AES en Alex Ibru, publisher the Nigerian power sector Lagos, Nigeria when the Dinner/Awards night. and preached: Excellence, Excellence Club; Bolaji and CEO of The Guardian as a means of fast tracking AES Excellence Club-an The event, as usual, Honesty, Accountability, Akinyemi, former Minister Newspapers; Chief Ernest the country’s national de- initiative of the ACADEMY was a gathering of “Who Determination, and Patrio- of External Affairs of Ni- Shonekan, industrialist velopment. FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL is Who” from all strata of and lawyer; and General The emeritus profes- Yakubu Gowon, Nigerian sor conducted a Q&A after Sudoku Solutioncontinued from p(31) continued from p(31) head of state from 1966 to his incisive speech, to the 1975. satisfaction of the audi- SUDOKU BLACK DIAMOND ence. The MC also enter- The following high 1 tained the guests with his net-worth individuals were 847695312 Y hilarious jokes at intervals. inducted into the exclusive 2 3 In her address, the club: 136742985 P E A chair of the AES Excel- Her Excellency, Mrs. 4 5 lence Club, Dr. Nike Akan- Ajoke Murtala Muhammed 295381476 T E A M S de, CON, F.AES welcomed - Former First Lady of Ni- 6 7 everybody to the event geria P E R H A P S and called on all and sun- Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, 759864123 dry to lend their support to CFR- Former Nigerian Min- 8 9 the onerous task of nation- ister of External Affairs 612953748 L O A F T E A R building. Prof. Barth Nnaji, 10 11 Professor Bolaji CON, NNON Former Nige- 483127659 P R E T E N D Akinyemi, CFR, chair of rian Minister of Power 12 the event, former Nigerian Dr. Kazeem Adedun- 961578234 S C O U T Minister of External Affairs tan- Group Managing Di- chair of the event, thanked rector, First Bank Plc. 13 the management of AES Lady Azuka Obiageli 574239861 T A R Excellence Club for invit- Azinge –Acting Registrar- ing him to chair the event. General, Corporate Affairs 328416597 D He commended Ausbeth Commission (CAC) Ajagu and Dr. Nike Akande Chief Mazen Jubaili- continued from p(31) for their excellent manage- Group Managing Director, continued from p(30) ment of the affairs of the JMG Limited SYMBOLIC SIGN LANGUAGE club and for what it has The 2017 AES GOD GIVES HIS BEST MISSION TO HIS TOUGHEST SOLDIERS achieved during the short Awards to the deserving SCIENCE time of its existence. individuals and organiza- Continuing, he opined tions who have selflessly 1. c) Bromine; 2. a) Rho- continued from p(30) that this year’s theme contributed to the wellbe- dium; 3. c) Nickel; 4. b) “Electricity and Security: ing of their fellow citizens Sulphur; 5. b) Cobalt MATH - COMPLETE THE TABLE Keys to National Develop- and our dear nation were ment” could not have come made as follows: continued from p(30) at a better time. Especially Price Amount given the to cashier Change given since our dear country is 1) Gen. Yakubu Go- MATH: enduring the trauma of se- won, GCFR, F.AES- Excel- $5.00 $20.00 $15.00 curity challenges and other lent Lifetime Leadership DRAW A... transformations. Award a) 75+15+15 = 105 The erudite Professor, 2) Chief Ernest $1.25 $2.00 $0.75 who also exhibited admi- Shonekan, GCFR, F.AES - b) 240+550+50 = 105 rable versatility, spoke vi- Excellent Lifetime Leader- c) 98+71+82 $0.95 $1.00 $0.05 vaciously and eloquently ship Award about the need for all 3) The Corporate Af- continued from p(30) hands to be on deck in fairs Commission (CAC) - TELEPHONE $11.00 $15.00 $4.00 taking our country to the Government Parastatal of SOLUTION Promised Land to take our the Year Award a) Take a simple idea $65.00 $100.00 $35.00 rightful place in the comity and take it seriously. of nations. 4) Dr. Kazeem Ade- b) Do what makes The captivated audi- duntan, Group Managing your soul happy. $13.95 $18.00 $4.05 ence was further reminded Director/CEO, First Bank OTHER WAYS TO SAY “GREAT" by Ausbeth Ajagu in a brief Plc.- Bank CEO of the Year continued from p(30) remark that no government Award or nation on earth can af- WORD SEARCH ford to toy with the issues 5) Chief Chukwue- of electricity and security. meka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Because they contribute to – Post-humus Award O N ...... T E R R I F I C . . and are necessary elements of the sustainable develop- 6) Chief Mazen Jubai- ment of any society. li, Group Managing Direc- U O . D E L I G H T F U L . . D . G And Ajagu remind- tor/CEO, JMG Limited - Ex- ed us that we at AES will cellent Power Provider of T T S M A S H I N G . . . . . E . L patriotically begrudge no the Year Award time, no effort, no re- S E A S T O U N D I N G . . . L . O sources, to champion and 7) Engr. Promise promote initiatives that Wopara F.AES, Senior Pro- T W E X C E P T I O N A L . . I . R will fast-track our national duction Manager, Agip Oil development – and that we Plc - Excellent Productivity welcome honest and patri- Award A O U N P R E C E D E N T E D G . I otic Nigerians and foreigners alike to join us in this 8) Prof Dora Nkem N R M I R A C U L O U S . . . H . O arduous task. Akunyili, – Post-humus Continuing in the Award D T . S T A G G E R I N G . . T . U same vein, the keynote speaker Barth Nnaji, in a 9) The Lagoon Hos- concise presentation, pas- pitals - Excellent Health I H N O T A B L E ...... F . S sionately took the elated Care Provider of the Year esteemed guests down Award N Y . . . A R R E S T I N G . U . . memory lane by presenting The unveiling of the a statistical analysis of the AES Annual Calendar for G . . . . . G A L O R E . . . L . . power situation in country. 2018 distribution was per- He identified electricity as formed by His Excellency, ...... M O N U M E N T A L . . a sine-qua-non (cause in Chief Ernest Shonekan, fact) to industrial and in- GCFR, F.AES.

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partner to work with them By Julius Oyekunle “Shedding Mary J. according to a source close Blige for Florence gave to the family. They teamed Mary J. Blige’s amaz- Mary J. Blige some confi- up with Sherpa Capital, but ing performance as Flor- dence… like a lot of it,” She the firm's staff won't be ence Jackson in the epic said this after having a chat leading the investments. drama, Mudbound has of- up with ESSENCE. I could Sherpa Capital declined to ficially earned her an Oscar hear people whispering, comment. nomination. She recently ‘She’s so beautiful.’ And I Jay Z and Brown's received nominations for was like, ‘Who the hell are fund will focus on compa- the Actress in a Supporting they talking about?'” nies in their seed stage. Role and Original Song cat- “I had just come back The entertainer had egories for her contributions from performing on the Bad previously invested in sev- to the Dee Ree’s film. This is Boy Family Reunion tour eral startups both personal- Blige’s first nomination and with all the nails and the ly and through Roc Nation. also makes history in two wigs, and I wasn’t trying By Julius Oyekunle He backed Uber's 2011 Se- ways — in addition to be- to depart from that,” she ries B when it was valued ing the first Oscar-nominat- admitted. “So when it came Jay-Z is launching a at $300 million. The ride- ed Actress in a Supporting time to get into character, I venture capital fund with share app is now valued at Role in a film directed by was like, ‘Can I wear a lace- Jay Brown, the president $62.5 billion. a woman of color (Rees), front wig? Can I get some of Jay Z's entertainment Roc Nation invested Blige is also the first person lashes?'” company Roc Nation. The in Stance, a premium sock ever to be nominated for a The nine-time Gram- talented musician who has company, during its Series performance and original my award winner has been made staggering fortunes A of $6 million in 2011. song in the same year —for in the entertainment busi- By Shalewa Ayodele It tells the story of from investment in recent Stance has since raised the same film. ness for over 20 years. how the Iron Man, Thor, years will be seeking to in- $116 million in five rounds Her fans have plenty Blige has produced 13 al- The film is an Ameri- the Hulk and the rest of crease his fortune through of funding. Jay Z also of things to be excited about bums and has amassed can superhero film based the Avengers unite to battle this new partnership. backed JetSmarter, hailed as Blige’s role in Mudbound fans globally. on Marvel Comics super- their most powerful enemy Jay Z and his wife, as the "Uber for private also earned her Screen Ac- “If I didn’t let go and hero team ‘The Avengers’. yet — the evil Thanos. Beyonce are looking for a planes," and the French tors Guild, Golden Globe give into the character, the Funke played the role of a “On a mission to col- third full-time investment speaker maker Devialet. and Critic’s Choice nomi- movie probably wouldn’t be Dora Milaje member in the lect all six Infinity Stones, nations. On Jan. 11 —her what it is right now. It was film directed by Anthony Thanos plans to use the ar- birthday— Blige was pre- the one thing that needed to Russo and Joe Russo. In the tifacts to inflict his twisted sented with a star on the be done, and I couldn’t let list of the cast, she is named will on reality. The fate of Hollywood Walk of Fame in Dee down.” The elated mu- as No. 70. The Nigerian ac- the planet and existence the recording category. sician noted. LAGOS STATE tress plays as a member of itself has never been more the Black Panther’s guards, uncertain as everything the GOVERNMENT SUES the ‘Dora Milaje’ – who are Avengers have fought for a team of women who serve has led up to this moment”. as the personal bodyguards Funke Akindele was DAVIDO, AY, OTHERS ELTON JOHN RETIRES of the Black Panther. born on August 24, 1976 in She is set to speak Ikorodu, Lagos State. She is Hausa language too in the known for the popular Jen- By Julius Oyekunle By Shalewa Ayodele fended his action, claim- He added: “My life has film set to be released on ifa’s Diary. Jenifa, as fondly ing that he paid taxes to changed. My priorities now the 25th of April in the called by fans will now add After 50 years of per- The Lagos state gov- Osun State since he is an are my children and my Netherlands. Infinity War to her list of CV. forming on stage, Elton John ernment has sued famous indigene of the state. husband and my family.” revealed in a press confer- A countdown first ap- musician, David Adeleke, “Remember that ence recently, the reason peared on the “Rocket Man” known as Davido and Davido said he made why he's decided to shelve singer’s website, with a comic act, Ayo Makun for N500m from his N30bn his over 50 years of tour. statement that read: “I’ve alleged tax evasion. The concert recently. We must “I’m not going to be finally decided my future SHAKIRA FACES TRIAL Ambode administration know how much he paid touring anymore. Apart lies…” aims at making high-pro- to the LIRS. from the last tour that is go- The retirement an- By Julius Oyekunle pers that "throughout her file celebrities in the state “AY too said the ing to start in September,” nouncement comes nearly a professional career she has to comply with the state same thing. The come- the eight-time Grammy year after the music legend The Colombian pop fully met the laws of all the tax laws. He had been dian claimed to be paying winner, 70, said during a was forced to cancel several star is under investigation jurisdictions where she has charged before a Lagos his taxes to Ondo State, live streaming event, reveal- concerts due to a rare bac- for allegedly failing to pay resided." Spanish Prosecu- High Court in July 2017 where he hails from. It ing that he will embark on terial infection. The singer income tax in Spain be- tor José Miguel Company and risk a jail term if con- seems these celebrities the three-year Farewell Yel- took to Twitter in April last tween 2012 and 2014. said that they'll announce victed. don’t understand that the low Brick Road global tour year to give his fans an up- Although Shakira of- whether or not they'll pur- In the same vein, tax law stipulates that before he finally draws the date on his health. ficially moved from the Ba- sue charges later this year. Comedian and Actor, AY you must pay your tax to cotton. “Woke up to an ava- hamas to Barcelona to join Shakira isn't going to has also had a longer his- your state of residence. “My priorities have lanche of well wishes,” John her partner, Barca soccer be the first celebrity to find tory in court against the “Anyway, we are changed in my life. We had captioned a photo of himself player Gerard Pique and themselves in trouble for state as he was charged already in court. Others children and that changed performing at a show at the their two sons, in 2015, tax fraud in Spain. Soccer authorities believe she was to court in 2016 for fail- will soon appear in court our lives,” John said about time. “Thanks to everyone players, Lionel Messi and living in the country before Cristiano Ronaldo, found ing to file his tax returns if they don’t obey the his two sons Zachary, 7, for reaching out. I’m resting that time. themselves in a similar sit- as required by the law. state tax law. You can’t be and Elijah, 5, he shares with well and looking forward to husband David Funish. “In There were also report uation in 2016 and 2017, Both artistes have had a making money in Lagos getting back on tour.” 2015, David and I sat down John began performing that the talented musician respectively. long standing battle with and refuse to pay tax.” with the school schedule at the age of 15 and began and dancer has since hired As for Shakira, she's the Lagos Internal Rev- However, AY said and I said, ‘I don’t want to touring in the United States auditing firm PwC to han- gearing up to head back enue Service for tax eva- he was not aware of the miss too much of this.’” in the ’70s. dle the case but a spokes- on the road after canceling sion. suit, asking to be given person for the company, her El Dorado tour. Now, Sources close to the some time to confirm if Anna Forastier, declined the tour is scheduled to state Internal Revenue his office was in receipt to share any details about kick off in March in Ham- Service says, “Davido, of the court papers on it. However, her lawyer berg, Germany with an who has record deals with the said suit. Neither has reportedly told journalists additional 18 stops across Sony Music Entertain- Davido and Ayo Makun CYRIL STOBER MARRIES working on Paradise Pa- Europe. ment and endorsement (AY) commented on the agreements with various development. The state ELIZABETH BANU OF NTA companies in Nigeria, has government had become not filed his tax returns or persistent in pursuing tax By Shalewa Ayodele with his hearthrob and col- their role in casting news on lier in January. remit any taxes to the La- offenders as it seeks to league, Elizabeth Banu, af- the TV station. Cyril who was born in gos State Government,” generate more IGR for its Ace Newscaster and ter many years of courtship. Their traditional wed- Minna, also had been pre- a veteran at the Nigerian The source further infrastructural develop- The two broadcasters ding took place at Banu’s viously married, decided to Television Authority (NTA), said that Davido had de- ment drive. are known to be legends in home town Yola, the Ad- take his relationship and Cyril Stober is to tie the knot NTA’s news department for amawa’s state capital ear- courtship to next level.

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CULTURE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

5 DANCE STEPS IN NIGERIA By R. Njeru

Martin Luther King, and maturity of a woman. dance originated among 2. The Nkwa-Umu- the Fulani and Kano peo- Jr. is an American social Agbogho Dance – This ple of Kano State, Nigeria. activist and Baptist minis- dance has its feet among The Kosoro dance, a name ter who led the Civil Rights the people of Eboyin State. derived from the rattle fas- Movement from the mid- The Nkwa-Umu-Agbogho tened to the legs of Koroso 1950s until he was assas- dance is also known as dancers, is a mixture of sinated in 1968. He was ‘maidens dance’ because movements from the tra- born in Atlanta, Georgia it is specifically meant for ditional dances of the Fu- back in January 15, 1929 ladies who have just be- lanis and Hausa people of and he met his death on come ripe for marriage. This Kano. Usually, the Koroso April 4, 1968 in Memphis, dance involves vigorous dancers perform in pairs, Tennessee. house College, a distin- twisting of the chest and sometimes assisting each He was originally guished Negro institution waist in a seductive way other to achieve impossible called Michael King, Jr. in Atlanta. He was elected president of a predomi- Nigerians really love bi Dance – The Ekom- so as to attract suitors. The shapes, sometimes striving King followed in the foot- to dig it hard especially bi dance is peculiar to ‘maiden dance’ also help individually to outdo the steps of his father and nantly white senior class when the drums are sound- the Efik people of Calabar, maternal grandfather who while studying theological ing and well articulated into Cross River state. It is a were Baptist preachers. He study at Crozer Theological music. Despite the fact that beautiful and entertaining enjoyed a beautiful child- Seminary in Pennsylva- younger generations are dance in which maidens hood thanks to the fact nia; he received the B.D. waging an outright war are dressed in multi-co- that his parents offered in 1951. He completed his by introducing new dance loured attires sewn in a mini him a comfortable middle- residence for the doctorate steps, we can still boast skirt and blouse form which class lifestyle. His parents in 1953 and earned a de- of what is essentially part exposes their tummy. The were college-educated, gree in 1955 after enroll- and King’s father had suc- ing in graduate studies at ceeded his father-in-law as Boston University. pastor of the prestigious King became a civil Ebenezer Baptist Church rights activist early in his in Atlanta. He was raised career. He led the 1955 with values rooted in the Montgomery bus boycott tradition of the Southern and served as the first pres- black ministry. ident the Southern Chris- The family lived on tian Leadership Conference “Sweet Auburn,” formally (SCLC) in 1957. With the SCLC, he facilitated the younger girls to abstain other. It is such a beautiful known as Auburn Avenue; nonviolent 1963 protests from pre-marital sex. and entertaining dance! the bustling “black Wall in Birmingham, Alabama 3. The Bata Dance 5. The Swange Dance Street,” home to some of – The Bata dance is one of – The Swange dance is a rec- America’s largest and most and led an unsuccess- the traditional or cultural reational and entertaining affluent black churches ful 1962 struggle against dances of the Yoruba people dance performed together and black businesses in segregation in Albany, of southwestern Nigeria. by Tiv men and women of the years before the civil Georgia. He also contrib- This dance is associated Benue State, Nigeria. This rights movement. Young uted in the 1963 March in with Sango, the Yoruba god dance is performed in im- Martin grew up in a lov- Washington, where he de- of thunder who was said to portant gatherings or during ing extended family and livered his famous "I Have be athletic during his days. festivals. The movement of received a solid education. a Dream" speech. However, the bata dance the Swange dance can be However, this secure On October 14, remains incomplete without slow, fast or rhythmic all environment did not pre- 1964, King received the beats from the bata drum- a rendering the dancers shak- vent him from experienc- Nobel Peace Prize for us- set of three drums name- ing vigorously; this thus ing racism then common in ing nonviolent resistance of our culture. Regardless maidens are also decorated ly: Iya-Ilu, Itotele, and Oko- makes the Tiv people call the South. He never forgot movements to fight racial of the ethnic group you’re with beads of different co- konlo. Bata dance is very the Swange dance “bone- the time when, at about inequality. In 1965, he coming from, there is at lours and sizes. The Ekombi entertaining as different less dance”. Swange dance age six, one of his white contributed in the famous least a dance step for you. dancers whine gracefully to moves and stunts are per- is accompanied by beats playmates announced that Selma to Montgomery These are 5 of such tradi- the rhythmical beats of the formed during the dance. with beautiful rhythm and his parents would no lon- marches and in 1966, he tional moves for the ancient Efik drummers in the move- Bata dance is for both male a traditional horn called ger allow him to play with and the SCLC began work- diggers. ment of ocean tides. The and female in Yoruba land. ‘Al-Gaita’ which is blown him because the children ing on segregated hous- Ekombi dance of the Efik 4. The Koro- throughout the dance ses- were now attending segre- ing in Chicago. In the final so Dance – The Koroso sion. 1. The Ekom- people shows the beauty gated schools. years of his life, he began Martin Luther King Jr. campaigning against the attended segregated public Vietnam War and poverty. schools in Georgia, gradu- On April 4 1968, ating from high school at King was assassinated by EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT the age of fifteen. He then James Earl Ray while he went on to receive a B. A. preparing for a national degree in 1948 from More- occupation of Washington, BLACK HISTORY MONTH D.C. His death sparked ri- ots in many cities in the U.S. Ray was arrested two By R. Njeru February to coincide with the to become a Heavyweight he used tactics like civil dis- team in the 4 × 100 metres months later and he was birthdays of Abraham Lin- Champ in 1908. He reigned obedience and nonviolence relay. Even in retirement, Black History Month is coln and Frederick Douglass. as the World Heavyweight to fight for racial equality. He he still stands as the current sentenced to 99 years in an annual observance that In 1976, it became a month- Champion until 1915. is also regarded as a great Olympic champion in these prison. In 1998, he died of is meant to celebrate the long celebration. Madam C.J. Walker orator best remembered for three events. hepatitis while serving his heritage and contributions of Over the years, the also managed to become the his “I Have a Dream” speech. Interestingly, Black sentence. black people. It is celebrated celebration of Black History first Self-Made Millionaire In recent times, the History Month has been King was posthu- in February by countries like Month has been welcomed despite beginning her life in black community has pro- criticized by some black ce- mously awarded the Con- Canada, the United States, by more and more countries a cotton plantation in Loui- duced Barrack Obama; he be- lebrities like Morgan Free- gressional Gold Medal and Netherlands, Germany who appreciate its aim of siana. She is a philanthropist came the first American pres- man who argues that black the Presidential Medal of and the United Kingdom. sharing with the world the who founded Madame C.J. ident with African-American history should be American Freedom. In 1971, Martin Americans also refer to it as achievements of black peo- Walker Laboratories. Her for- heritage. He served for two history. “There was no White Luther King Jr. Day was African-American History ple, their rich cultural back- tune came after she came up consecutive terms, between History Month, because declared as a holiday in Month while the Dutch call ground as well as promoting with a line of African-Ameri- 2009 and 2017. Usain Bolt white people did not want many states and cities, and it Black Achievement Month. self-actualization in African can hair care products. is another great black man; their history relegated to just as a U.S. federal holiday in The celebration began American societies. The black community the retired Jamaican athlete one month,” he argues. 1986. In 2011, King was in the U.S as Negro History It is no secret that the also produced Martin Luther is widely regarded as the As you celebrate Black honored with the Martin Week back in 1926. The As- black community has pro- King Jr. who was an activist best sprinter who has ever History month this year, re- Luther King Jr. Memorial sociation for the Study of Ne- duced some great men and and American Baptist min- lived. He is the first athlete member that it was made to in Washington, D.C. The gro Life and History collabo- women who have left a per- ister who led the civil rights to hold world records in both celebrate “blackness” and all United States has also re- rated with historian Carter G. manent mark on the globe. movement from 1954 to 200 metres and 100 metres the things that make black named hundreds of streets Woodson to start this annual Jack Johnson left his mark 1968. He was a Christian since the introduction of fully great. It is the time to appre- as a sign of appreciation to celebration. They chose to in boxing, becoming the who was inspired by Mahat- automatic time. He was also ciate your black friends in a Dr. King. place it in the second week of first African-American man ma Gandhi and that is why part of the record-breaking special way.

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CAROLINE BUCHANAN: “I COULD HAVE FIFA TO INTRODUCE OLYMPIC CYCLIST COMMITTED SUICIDE - VIDEO TECHNOLOGY INJURED IN CAR CRASH MICHAEL PHELPS IN RUSSIA

By Julius Oyekunle around the beginning of By Julius Oyekunle discussions with potential October or November, he sponsors for the technology Michael Phelps is in said. "I would say '04 was Video technology ahead of the tournament, the news not because he's probably the first depres- will be used at the World which begins in June. on the gold medal stand. sion spell I went through." Cup for the first time at the He added: “We are He shared the story of his That was the same 2018 mundial in Russia ac- talking to various techno- personal encounter with year that Phelps was cording to a source close to logical companies who are depression at a mental charged with driving under FIFA. very interested with what health conference in Chi- the influence. VAR has been tried we are doing on the tech- cago earlier in January. "Drugs were a way of this season in countries nology side of things.” "You do contemplate running from "whatever it such as Italy, Germany and The final decision on suicide," the winner of was I wanted to run from," England, and is now going whether VAR is approved 28 Olympic medals told he said. "It would be just to be included at the World for use at the World Cup a hushed audience at the me self-medicating myself, Cup in Russia, according to will be made by IFAB, foot- fourth annual conference basically daily, to try to fix FIFA’s chief commercial of- ball’s rule-making body, at of the Kennedy Forum, a whatever it was that I was ficer Philippe Le Floc’h. their annual meeting by behavioral health advo- trying to run from." He said: “Definitely March. VAR will happen. It’s great Replays are used to have technology in foot- when there is a ‘clear and ball because this is also a obvious error’ involving By Julius Oyekunle tails were not yet clear. fair(ness) thing.” goals, penalty awards, red A post shared by Caro- Le Floc’h also con- cards, and mistaken iden- Two-time Olympian line Buchanan Action Sport firmed FIFA are already in tity. and world cycling champion (@cbuchanan68) on Jan 2, Caroline Buchanan has suf- 2018 at 1:42am PST End of fered serious injuries in a car Instagram post by cbuchan- accident in her native Aus- an68 Buchanan has three tralia. BMX and five mountain bike COLEMAN RUNS 6.37 Buchanan, 27, posted world titles, and competed in an image on Instagram of the 2012 and 2016 Olym- herself in hospital with a pics. SECONDS, SETS NEW bloodied face and wearing a Most recently she neck brace. took out the mountain bike WORLD RECORD Local media reported 4-cross world title in August the accident involved a single and was named Canberra's vehicle and happened in New female athlete of the year in South Wales, but further de- November.

CAROLINE WOZNIACKI cacy group. Phelps punctuated "I was always hun- his wins at the Olympic gry, hungry, and I want- games in 2004, 2008 and WINS 1ST GRAND SLAM ed more," said Phelps. "I 2012 with self-described wanted to push myself re- "explosions." TITLE ally to see what my max The "hardest fall" was was." after the 2012 Olympics, Intensity has a price. said Phelps. "I didn't want "Really, after every to be in the sport anymore Olympics I think I fell into a ... I didn't want to be alive major state of depression," anymore." said Phelps when asked to Phelps goes on to de- pinpoint when his trouble scribe how he decided to began. He noticed a pat- get help and gives insight tern of emotion "that just into his therapy sessions wasn't right" at "a certain that helped him fight de- time during every year," pression.

By Julius Oyekunle subject to ratification by athletics’ world governing HAMEL’S DONATES American world body the IAAF. 100m silver medallist The 21-year-old Christian Coleman broke Coleman, running at Clem- $9.7 MILLION MANSION the 60 metres indoor son University in his first world record clocking 6.37 meeting of the season, had Major League Base- our heartstrings,” the camp seconds at a meeting in earlier clocked 6.47 sec- ball star pitcher Cole Hamels noted. “Seeing the faces, Clemson, South Carolina. onds in the preliminaries and his wife are giving away hearing the laughter, reading Coleman broke the an hour and 40 minutes their $9.75 million Missouri the stories of the kids they previous record of 6.39 before the final. His coach- mansion and land to a Chris- serve — there is truly noth- seconds set twice by fellow es say they are optimistic tian camp for children with ing like it … we felt called to American Maurice Greene, of the Athlete's chances special needs and chronic help them in a big way.” the first time in 1998. of winning laurels at the By Julius Oyekunle 43rd attempt. illnesses. The organization The Hamels’ The performance is Olympics. The victory means the doesn’t just serve kids with 32,000-square-foot mansion Denmark's Caroline 27-year-has replaced Halep special needs but also serves on Table Rock Lake in Bran- Wozniacki beat Romanian as number one in the world campers’ siblings and par- son, also sports more than Simona Halep to win her rankings released recently. ents, as well as missionaries. 100 acres of land — and the laudable gesture, Jason do just that.” first Grand Slam title and Twice a runner-up at It also focuses on instilling whole package will let the Brawner, CEO of Camp Cole and Heidi Hamels regain the number one the US Open, Wozniacki Christian virtues to members. camp “further our ministry Barnabas, observed that the added that Camp Barnabas is ranking at the Australian becomes the first Dane to Hamels has been with and truly change thousands Hamels Foundation that the “changing the way the world Open. win a Grand Slam singles the Texas Rangers since of lives for years to come,” organization was “strategi- sees disability ministry.” The The second seed won title. Obviously delighted 2015 after starting his career said Krystal Simon, the cally looking for ways to ex- mansion initially went up for 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 in pun- by the victory, she thanked with the Philadelphia Phil- camp’s chief development pand our ministry outside of sale in August 2017 before ishing conditions to finally her fans for their support all lies — said the work of Camp officer. a summer camp. We have no the Hamels changed their land a major title at the these years. Barnabas “really pulled on Also reacting to the doubt this gift will allow us to minds.

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continued from p(13) TRUST AND LEADERSHIP give them assurance that death of tens of unem- lives and billions of dol- gun Obasanjo who prom- to reflect on how much of est in serious political dis- we would do our best to ployed Nigerians during a lars’ worth of property de- ised never to go for a third their past promises they course. They then turn find solution to the prob- Nigeria Immigration Ser- stroyed so far. This is not term. On the contrary have kept. There are also their interest to entertain- lems. This is the basic vice recruitment exercise to talk of the huge blow however he did everything other aspects to developing ment, religion or some respect that one can offer in 2014. Abba Moro was that negligence has dealt to thwart the constitution trust that are worth noting. other things that evoke others in our interaction. Minister of Internal Affairs on our corporate image as so as to enable him go for The first and most emotions, as is the case in Making bogus promises in at the time with Immigra- a nation, the armed forces third term. His integrity important feature of trust Nigeria. order to get their vote not tion as one of the agencies and security agencies, and and public image are to- is that it is a reciprocal ar- For trust to exist only destroys our integ- under his watch. The ca- more unfortunately the ex- day still suffering from it. rangement between lead- between leaders and fol- rity but also portrays us lamitous recruitment exer- posure of our soft under- On assumption office as ers and followers. One lowers, a certain amount as people never to be be- cise was anything but pro- belly to the international elected president, President reason Nigerian voters do of transparency must per- lieved. fessionally handled as tens community. That Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan prom- not trust Nigerian politi- vade the intentions, direc- 3. We should also be of thousands of job seekers today finds herself in an ised to solve the problem cians is because politicians tion, and actions of the courageous enough to own were gathered at differ- embarrassing situation of epileptic power sup- do not respect them. Ni- leader. Over the years our up to our mistakes and ent venues across Nigeria where foreign armies and ply in Nigeria within four gerian politicians tend to leaders have lost our trust failures and offer apologies without adequate prepara- mercenaries are fighting years; else he would not take the patience of the in so many ways, some of where necessary. In Nige- tion. In the stampede that on our soil to rescue us seek a second term. Today people for granted. Respect which are: ria, we find this difficult ensued across the centers even when the country is we know better. means treating people as a. Failing to tell the to do even as individuals. many were dispatched to not officially at war is a sad 5. Finally, to build rational agents who are truth, often with the inten- As leaders, we feel it is their early grave and in- commentary on our self- trust, we must of neces- able to understand the re- tion to deceive or confuse some kind of taboo or con- stead of the minister to worth as an independent sity be fair and just to all alities of public policy and us. descension to offer apol- take responsibility for the sovereign state. and treat everyone with the decisions leaders must b. Telling lies by ogy to the people for our arrangement, all he could 4. Another way of respect. We should also make. But all too often, omitting certain aspects of mistakes. Few examples do was to issue a wishy- building trust, whether in take decisions based on our leaders think of trust the truth, thereby giving would do here: washy ill-tempered state- our public or private lives, facts and not sentiments and respect as a one-way us false impressions Erstwhile Military ment alleging that candi- is to continuously strive to or emotions. To take deci- traffic or worse, as some- c. Failing to fulfill President, General Ibra- dates at the various centers walk our talk – that is, to sions, especially decisions thing they are entitled to, their campaign promises him Babangida, till date failed to obey simple rules, deliver on our promises. impacting the people, or must expect from the d. Failing to deliver has yet to offer an apol- hence the stampede. A re- This is one thing that is a based on sentiments or people. on their party manifestoes; ogy for the unfortunate sponsive and responsible scarce commodity in Nige- emotions, is a recipe for The second aspect of and annulment of the June 12, leader would have accept- ria over the years. Former disaster. Side by side with trust is that people will not e. Making random, 1993 presidential election ed responsibility for the oc- military president, Ibrahim this, is to listen more, act trust any leader who says haphazard and unexpected and the attendant calam- currence of such a tragedy, Babangida made promises more, talk less and take and does things that do changes for no apparent ity that decision visited on offer apology and show upon promises to hand genuine interest in people. not make sense to them. reason the people. Prophet T.B. an appropriate dose of over power to a democrati- As this year’s general Trust helps people navigate f. Making the peo- Joshua, aside offering con- penitence with a promise cally elected president, but elections draw near, our complexity. Giving rust to ple appendages or subjects dolence message to the to ensure it does not ever he never did, instead he leaders should do well to people requires leaders to of the leader instead of the families of those who lost happen again. But this annulled that election that reflect and evaluate how know what information other way round. Perhaps their loved ones when his is Nigeria where strange would have, to all intents they build trust or distrust they need in order to un- this is a cultural thing, but church guest house caved things are never strange. and purposes, ushered in with the people. What is derstand current problems in the contemporary world in last year, has also not Even President Jona- a democratically elected that one thing they would and proposals for how to where servant-leadership offered any public apology, than has also not offered president in 1993. He paid do now to increase trust solve them. This includes a is the norm; you would or taken responsibility, for any apology to Nigerians dearly for it when political levels with the people or full explanation of what a expect that our leaders at the structural defect in the for his mistake in not tak- pressure from the people decrease their trust levels? leader wants to do and the various levels would begin building which eventual ing Boko Haram insurgen- forced him to quit power in Our leaders should also re- reasons for it. to make conscious effort to led to its collapse. cy seriously initially until a shoddy manner. His pub- flect on the nature of trust. When leaders do not change the current para- Similarly, Abba Moro the monster became un- lic image is yet to recover Trust is something you earn make sense to the people, digm. Unfortunately, all has yet to offer public apol- controllable. That mistake from that grave mistake. by keeping your promises. the people will not trust they do is to in fact, per- ogy for the stampeding to cost Nigeria some 15,000 Ditto President Oluse- Now is the time for leaders them, and so lose inter- petuate it. Sad.

continued from p(14) DEAR AGATHA… father. My children wanted church for my husband? husband and personal as- through to him when its ef- ister of God, your knees No matter the current to fight the woman but their The last time I tried sistant and taken appro- fects wear off. should never be far from situation between the two father warned them not to getting his parents in- priate step to nip it in the Greed which drove the ground. Your role as his of you, he remains your attempt it; that she came for volved, he told them to bud irrespective of your him to seek the help of these partner is to always stand husband and father of your special prayers and deliver- mind their business and husband being the general powers with his ministry is in the gap for him, praying children. You aren’t di- ance. never to interfere in what overseer of the church. the foundation of his prob- fervently against tempta- vorced so you have the re- That was the cli- they don’t understand. A church with the lem. Had you gone beyond tions that will take him sponsibility of helping him max as he didn’t bother to He was so angry with me Spirit of God would not merely expressing your dis- away from the presence of defeat the powers that have come home for another two that he ordered me out of tolerate such immoral ar- agreement with him in the God. This is because every imprisoned him. Refuse to weeks. The lady thereafter the church in the presence rangement from anyone. beginning, to organizing minister of God is suscep- give in to your anger as became more hostile to- of this woman and elders. The fact that the leadership prayers and fasting for him tible to the manipulations of that is a weapon they want wards us. She completely None of the so-called el- is looking the other way before he took the decision the devil; it takes the grace to use to prevent you from ignores my presence in the ders, till date, has both- can only mean they sup- to go to these people, you of God through the unyield- standing in the gap for your church. My husband too ered to come to me to hear port it. The confidence of would have prevented this ing support of the wife and husband and home. didn’t bother to offer any my side of the story. They the woman to come into unfortunate situation. prayer warriors to insulate If you leave him and explanations to me. He all pretend all is well. your territory should warn Truth be told, you him from such attacks. he dies, before he has time keeps acting as if noth- Deborah. you about your safety as should have cried out, en- Wisdom dictates you to make peace with God, ing happened. I cannot well as that of your chil- listed the support of his stay on in your home. You you will forever blame explain his behaviour. He Dear Deborah, dren. family and friends to help don’t have to continue to go yourself. Plead with your isn’t even concerned that From what you have Only the grace of God talk to him when he started to that church if you don’t mother and children to ashe doesn’t see his children said, it is obvious your can bring him out of the showing signs of despera- want to. Bear in mind, this sist him with prayers, in- in the church. He acts as if husband is under the influ- web he has entered into. tion to make it at all cost as isn’t a physical fight. To stead of antagonizing him. we don’t even exist. ence of certain powers. He That woman currently in a minister of God; especially attempt to fight your way He needs all the help he can My children stopped has clearly compromised his life is a representative of at the point he met the sup- into his life physically is get out of this situation. attending the church as on his beliefs in exchange all the coalitions he has en- posed men of God. Then to risk your life as well as The man you see to- well as coming home. I only for the success and powers tered into, hence his help- you still had him to yourself your children’s unduly. This day isn’t the same person get to see them in school or he now has. There is noth- lessness against her. and in the best position to is the time for you to beat you married. The man you in my parents’ house when ing you can do on your Your husband ex- prevent his spiritual decline. a retreat and look instead married is in spiritual pris- they are on holiday. They own because he went of changed his peace and hap- You should have relied for a church you know has on. You have to use the must have told my mother his own freewill into that piness for spiritual success. on the powers of prayers the spirit of the true God authority of God to set him because she is urging me arrangement. He cannot eat and still have and fasting to dislodge for help. Ask God to direct free from that prison as fast to leave my husband and You are all alone. This his cake. The decision to be these persons from his life. you on whom and where as you can. You cannot af- move back home. is the reason nobody in the free has to come from him That was the mistake you to go; a place where prayer ford to fail for your sake as I love my husband church is complaining on because you cannot free made… refusing to take is a passion and the people well as your family’s. and home but I don’t know your behalf. Ordinarily, the someone who is determined the garment of prayers and would have all the time to God is your strength. if this marriage is worth leadership of the church not to be. The success of fasting when it was most pray with you and support Good luck. fighting for. How do I bat- should have noticed the his ministry is like opium essential in your marriage. you throughout the length tle this woman and the unusual closeness of your to him. You can only get As the wife of a min- of this battle. [email protected]

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By Pastor Amos Dada 52:8). “His branches shall a beautiful verse. PhD; P.Eng spread, and His beauty When a palm tree is COUPLE DURING shall be as the olive tree, cut down all of it can be It is with delight and and His smell as Lebanon” used. The wood makes great joy I welcome you to (Hosea 14:6). good beams for building; FLIGHT TO CHILE the year 2018 our year of In the text message termites do not infest it, but flourishing! The word of the specifically of Psalm 92, it produces ‘edible worms’. Lord to you this year is that the righteous are compared In the days when we used you shall flourish. As the with two trees Cedar and to live in Warri edible worm Lord speaks who does not Palm Tree. Benson Com- was one of my wife’s fa- lie, he who helped you to mentary says ‘The cedars vourite meat. I cannot pass crossover to this year, says Pastor Amos Dada in Lebanon are immensely through Sapele (that seems he will cause you to flour- [email protected] large, being some of them to be the world headquar- ish in every direction. You thirty-five, or even forty ters for edible worm and shall flourish financially, What does it mean feet in the girt, and thirty- not buy for my wife!) The materially, physically, in to flourish? seven yards in the spread Palm Tree roots are used to health, matrimonially, aca- To flourish is to grow of their boughs. They flour- make ink and a pithy part demically and most impor- or develop in a healthy or ish for ages, and are al- of the root is used to make tantly spiritually. This is the vigorous way, especially as ways green; and, when cut medicine. The leaves can word of God for you: “The the result of a particularly down, yield a most beauti- be used as paper and also righteous shall flourish favorable environment. ful kind of wood, inclining to make roofs for booths like the palm tree: he shall Biblically to flourish means to a brown colour, solid, du- (temporary shelters),huts grow like a cedar in Leba- ‘to break forth. ‘Synonyms rable, and, in some sort, in- and poorer people’s houses. By N. Ugoh Pope Francis suggest- non. Those that be planted of flourish include thriv- corruptible.’ Similarly, Pas- In Africa we make brooms ed performing the brief cer- in the house of the LORD ing, successful, doing well, tor Henry Morris articulated from Palm leaves. It was an unexpected emony on his short flight shall flourish in the courts blooming. Even though the usefulness of Palm Tree Significantly, It was wedding for two love birds, from Santiago to the city of of our God. 14 They shall flourish appears sever- as follows. palm branches that pad- Paula Podest Ruiz, 39, and Iquique in northern Chile to still bring forth fruit in old ally in the Old Testament it “The palm-tree fig- ded the path of the Lord Carlos Ciuffardi Elorriga, the surprise of the couple age; they shall be fat and appears only once in ure is especially intriguing. Jesus as He rode into Jeru- 41. Although they had and individuals on board. flourishing”(Psalm 92:12- New Testament in Philip- In Scripture, the palm tree salem on the ass’s colt on been married earlier in a He then carried out a 14.) pians 4:10 meaning to put is always the date palm, that first Palm Sunday long civil service but asked the Catholic wedding service Note the two forth anew. This new year stately and beautiful. It has ago (John 12:13; Matthew Pope to bless their mar- for the couple, lining up the conditions for flourishing. your life will flourish anew extremely deep tap roots— 21:8). This itself was a pic- riage. airline's boss as a witness. Are you the righteous? Not in Jesus name. called a root ball—and thus ture in miniature of the great "Do you want me to A travelling cardinal yet, it is a free gift, receive can flourish even in the multitude of the redeemed marry you?" The Pontiff provided a hand-written re- Jesus now and acquire that The symbolism of desert, growing tall and liv- and resurrected saints who asked. ligious marriage document status. Are you planted in Palm and Cedar trees ing long. It is perhaps the will greet the Lord Jesus at The couple said they on a single sheet of paper, the house of thy Lord? Not Believers are often most useful of all trees, not His throne, “clothed with were unable to conduct a which was signed by the yet, do it now. Salvation is likened to trees in Scrip- only producing dates, but white robes, and palms in ceremony in their church bride, groom, and witness. a free gift, being planted is ture: “He shall be like a also sugar, wine, honey, oil, their hands”; crying, “Sal- in the Chilean capital, San- Pope Francis used his trip your choice and takes hard tree planted by the rivers of resin, rope, thread, tannin, vation to our God which tiago, after it was damaged to meet victims of sexual work and discipline. water, that bringeth forth and dyestuff. Its seeds are sitteth upon the throne, in an earthquake in 2010. abuse by priests in Chile. Do the necessary and his fruit in his season; his fed to cattle and its leaves and unto the Lamb” (Rev- start flourishing! leaf also shall not wither; are used for roofs, fences, elation 7:9,10). This year you shall and whatsoever he doeth mats, and baskets. Its fruit Essentially by God flourish like the palm tree shall prosper” (Psalm 1:3). is said to get sweeter as the comparing us to these trees and cedar tree. Happy New “I am like a green olive tree tree grows older, and this is God desires for us to Year! in the house of God” (Psalm compared to the believer in continued on p(47) FORMER PASTOR AND WIFE CHARGED CHURCH OF ENGLAND GETS FOR DEFRAUDING FEMALE BISHOP CHURCH Terry Wayne Millen- backfired, especially as re- local ministers and priests woman to become a bishop der, 53, and Brenda Mil- gards the motive who are enabled to be the in the church, according to lender, 57, were convicted The jury found the best that they are. London Forward in Faith, a group by a federal jury and could Millenders used the money could be that gift to the rest that opposes having wom- face a maximum penalty of to make risky trades on the of the Church of England to en in the priesthood. There 20 years in prison, accord- foreign exchange currency demonstrate how unity can are 11 others. Britain began ing to the United States At- market, options trading, work." ordaining female priests in torney’s office for the East- and payments toward the Mullally conceded 1994. ern District of Virginia. The purchase of a $1.75 million that her appointment would Forward in Faith former pastor and his wife home and other personal not please church tradition- maintains that "women and were charged for defraud- expenses. alists. Her men are equal, but in the ing the church to the tune When investors predecessor, Richard roles of father and mother, of $2 million. sought their returns, the Chartres, refused to ordain bride and bridegroom, and Terry Millender is the Millenders blamed delays female priests. "One of the in Christian symbolism, former senior pastor of Vic- in repayment, in part, on wonderful things about they are not interchange- torious Life Church in Al- the 2008 financial crisis, A former nurse with "delighted and slightly terri- London and its church is able," according to its web- exandria. according to the complaint. the Health Service Scheme fied" she was at her nomi- that it reflects the diversity site. Prosecutors alleged After the first scheme in Britain has been appoint- nation, which comes as the of the church, and I am very The information adds that the couple operated failed, prosecutors said ed the Bishop of London, church is trying to diversify respectful of those who, for that "ordaining women as a company called Micro- they created another com- the first time such a role its hierarchy. Libby Lane theological reasons, cannot bishops and priests over- Enterprise Management pany Kingdom Commodi- within the Church of Eng- was consecrated the accept my role as a priest or turn the tradition of Chris- Group, a Virginia com- ties Unlimited, which they land has gone to a woman. church's first female bishop a bishop," she stated. tian symbolism that is root- pany that alleged to help alleged specialized in the Sarah Mullally, 55, will be in 2015. "If our churches "My belief is that ed in the Old Testament, the poor people in develop- brokering of Nigerian oil installed later this year as are to be more relevant to church diversity throughout teaching and example of ing countries by providing deals. They were able to the 133rd Bishop of Lon- our community, this implies London should flourish and Christ, and the message of small, short-term loans by get more than $600,000 don, the third most pow- that we need churches that grow; everybody should the New Testament." working with a network of from investors and used erful job in the Anglican are led by priests who are be able to find a spiritual Mullally is married established micro-finance the money to pay for rent, church. Her appointment women, who come from home; and that those who with two children. She be- institutions. They recruited golf trips, a birthday party into the Bishopric was ap- black, Asian and ethnic minister should be able to came a priest in 2006 af- investors by emphasizing and other personal expens- proved by the British parlia- minority groups," Mullally do so to the best of her abil- ter spending more than 35 its Christian mission while es. ment and the Queen. said. "To have churches ity," she added. years in the National Health promising guaranteed re- The two will be sen- Mullally noted how that are confident, we need Mullally was the third Service. turns, a move which later tenced on March 30, 2018.

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Get the necessary spiritual guide for the year through inspirational stories from our collection of religious books. Be inspired, receive insight and revelation into the supernatural through carefully crafted writings that resonate hope and builds courage. For this month’s book collection, it’s more than reading, you are about to go on a voyage of discovery. The Preacher’s Son and God Send Me My If I Believe the Maid’s Daughter Husband!: A Christian by Kim Cash Tate Hope evidently does (Preacher’s Son, Maid’s Fiction Novel about not fail and this is well established in Daughter Book 1) Finding True Love & the the characters by H.H Fowler present in this epic. You can't When Dangers of Desperation hope in vain it comes to by Sherylynne L. Rochester after reading love, we this book. The choose and Every strength you ultimately single woman need. live with should read Life has the conse- this. Despera- hitting hard on quences of tion is danger- Cinda Ellis and our choice. ous. Learn she’s come to Find out from this book expect disap- how despite that when pointment. Her our short- you pray, take life just might comings, your eyes off be turning God has not it. It will come around again relented in at God's right after meeting loving us. time. with a gtoup Ma- Lailah's of God's chil- lik Har- Christian dren who are spiritually branded. But will she only suffer rington's values is at disappointment once more? Trevor Alexander on the other relationship conflict with hand is a Hollywood super star battling with the advances with the her inner feel- of women, yet made a commitment to serve Jesus. A daughter ings and social union may just occur when the two are finally connected of his rich dictates. She and may be, just may be, Cinda can start believing again. dad's help has severally is one prayed for the shocking tale of how love happens. Malik is rich and right man handsome, and he seems not to be aware of the dark and naievity magic being placed on him by his dad' organist. Between sets in. What should Lailah have done while waiting and Isabella, Gina and his mother, Esther Harrington, Malik that's exactly why the battle of the mind is to be fought The Book of God: must chat a noble course where love reigns, it's going to with all necessary spiritual weapon. At the end, God's be difficult. promises never fail. The Bible as a Novel by Walter Wangerin Jr. Preaching Lies A Soul Torn Apart 2 by Denora M. Boone by Kathleen Richardson There's just one thing The left undone in amazing every life. Even ending families matter to life's and there's the puzzling need for balance challenges between God's is at the work and family. heart of Pastor forgive- Hosea Reynolds ness, was doing well cour- as a Minister of age and the gospel and extraor- gave his all. Un- dinary fortunately, his fortitude. seventeen year You're old daughter about to Haven, needed experience him the most. a remark- His house was able truth The Bible is an extraordinary book, yet it's stories has crashing before that will never been captured as you'll find out in this book. Power- his very eyes. inspire ful, chronological sequence that turns bible characters to Asa “Trouble” Thomas was his father’s only son but faith actors and God, the ultimate Director. he didn’t want to be. Instead of enjoying the pleasures and help A historical novel, The Book of God dramatizes the of being a teenager, he was forced into a life of crime by overcome sweep of biblical events, making the men and women of the age of thirteen. Just like Haven, he too had lost his reproach. this ancient book come alive in vivid detail and dialogue. mother. Except he didn’t know that her life had been Things started to spiral out of control for the Gray From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching taken by the hands of the man who created him. It’s not family after the kidnap of Jasmine's mother. Daniel's il- the multitudes on a Judean hillside, The Book of God fol- until Haven enters his life that his eyes are opened and he legitimate child was also a serious issue. Tammie seemed lows the biblical story in chronological order. The men and realizes he was just a pawn in his father’s deadly game. overwhelmed by the indiscretions of a cheating husband women in their culture and age, as well as, their Priests and The secret troubles could prompt Pastor Hosea to and the many secrets unraveling. How will love happen kings. The amazing stories of love, battles and conquest, preach lies even when the ultimate truth is revealed. in all of the twisted story of emotions, anger and pain. all and more captured in the form of a novel.

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continued from p(44) continued from p(21) 2018 MY YEAR OF FLOURISHING IS THE ‘CRYING MAN’ A WEAK MAN? flourish like them and be grace not of works. We leable, and others can eas- as useful if not more. In are made in the image and ily flex and then return to shows weakness. I disagree! separate lists for men and not so discerning and would the year 2018 God is nar- likeness of God. We have their original position. To Of course, I agree that women, the one for women “melt” at the sight of the rowing and focusing his God’s DNA. Our righteous- flourish as a Christian, you men are created to be stron- will be much longer than that men’s tears. It is always good ger than women, but I am for men. But to propagate to analyze general rules and lenses on these trees to en- ness is not based on our have to be flexible. There not too sure how crying zero tolerance for men who determine their merits and sure we are beautiful in the right doing, but what Jesus is a saying “Those who are should always be interpreted cry would be to tread in the demerits. In this case, I feel Lord, useful in His service, did on the cross, shedding flexible shall not be bent as weakness. So, let us be realms of inhumanity. it is wrong to simply catego- bearing good fruit to His his blood to redeem us out of shape.” Most mar- reasonable here; this is not a On the other hand, I rize a man’s tears as a sign of glory, even if you are old from our sins and open- riages and ministries break case of the general rule is that do not support men who use weakness. in age or mind or both. ing to us door of eternal because we are unbend- men should not cry, but there tears to manipulate women. When next you see a life with the Trinity God. able and not flexible. There are exceptions like when he Some of us have heard about man crying, please do not What makes the As God’s property wher- must be step downs and loses a loved one, or is at the silly men who tearfully beg say “be a man; you need to palm tree flourish? ever you are when you step ups. Every thing must point of death. Hey!!! for extra-marital sex. Do not be strong”. Just comfort him Permit me to focus are born again you are to not always be your way or We all know that a be deceived, ladies! Men can in any other way. According more on the Palm Tree that flourish. This year whether the highway or no way. man will not cry when he is do anything to “conquer”; the to a Writer, Sherri Rosen in we are more familiar with you are in Canada or in Whether in ministry, busi- watching a romantic movie, same way a predator will go her article titled “Real Men Do globally. What are its pe- any other place you shall ness ,office and commu- but who says he can’t cry to any length to catch its prey. Cry”: “What does it mean for culiarities and how does flourish. You are God’s nity. The Palm Trees lack when he is in a romantic situ- Another set of silly and a man to be strong? that help us in our Chris- temple bought with a price. of conventional structure ation with his partner? Who irresponsible men cry when Does it mean he can- tian walk. Because all the The precious blood of Jesus is what gives the palm its says that a man who sheds a their partners point out their not cry, he cannot be vulner- words of God are immu- that qualifies you. flexibility and makes it su- tear or two when expressing failure to bring “bread” home. able, he has to be invincible table, powerful, purposeful premely adaptable to the undying love to his partner or You know the sit-at-home and never show someone he and given to us to enable 3. Palm tress re- gentle island breezes that “to-be” is weak? In the same men who are jobless and are trusts his weak or vulnerable us succeed and flourish as joice in storm periodically coalesce into vein, why can’t a man cry on not making any effort to find side? Does that make him Christians, when we care- Like the eagle re- ruthless hurricanes. Like his woman’s shoulder when a source of financial income? any less of a man? Or does fully study them, meditate joices during storm, so the the palm, we, those who he is going through a difficult Some of them are cry- it make him more human, on them and appropriately Palm Tree rejoices during are made righteous by time? babies. In those instances, genuine, and honest?” I think apply them to our lives the storm and hurricanes. God, are to grow straight The truth is that there crying is not necessarily a the view that crying makes a and situations. The Palm Tree God is refer- and stand tall. Even if the are times when it is appropri- sign of weakness, but a tool man look weak is an extrem- ring to grows straight and storms of life batter us we ate for men to cry. There is for manipulation. ist view. Simple! So, does cry- 1. We are special tall, up to 80 or 90 feet. In are flexible in nature and no need to make a list, but I Sadly, some women ing make a man look weak? For starters, unlike all their height they do not steadfast in God’s Word so must admit that if we create (whom I call victims) are Not necessarily! traditional trees, palm trees change in thickness. They that we do not break and are not made of wood. “In- are a very strong palm are not uprooted. In hard stead, you’ll find a jumble that can withstand severe times and good times, we continued from p(6) of spongy tissue, scattered weather, even monsoons; flourish like the palm. instead of arranged” inside they are flexible and bend NS TORY LEADER RESIGNS… a palm tree. in the storms but do not 5. Fruitful the Year Liberals to at least a mi- square the finding of sexual NDP leader Gary Bur- Christians are made of break. Their root system is round nority government in May harassment with the per- rill said, “Saddened is the special stuff. Renewed, re- so secure that no palm has The palm tree that of 2017. When that did son that I know, knew and word I'd use – for everyone generated, blood bought, ever been known to be up- God talks about also bears not happen, he soon be- worked with,” he said. “It’s involved and particularly high class Holy Spirit filled rooted by a storm. fruit all year long. From gan talking about stepping shocking, it’s not the Jamie for the person who has en- human beings. Eagles, not To flourish God does January through March down as leader. that we know or knew.” dured this harassment in chickens. Transformed not want us to panic dur- you can obtain milks duch- Former president of On hearing the news, their workplace." from sinners to saints ing challenges but to rely ess wine from the fruit, the NS PC party, Rob Bath- Liberal leader Premier Ste- Both leaders said it’s by the precious blood of on the power of The Holy from April through June erson, has known Baillie phen McNeil said he was time for workplace harass- the lamb. There are 188 Spirit where we are firmly the fruit can be broken for years. He ran for the taken aback by allega- ment to be a thing of the known genuses of palm rooted and not uproot- open and the meat eaten. party in the Halifax Cita- tions of sexual harassment past. trees, and 2,585 species, able by challenges. Like From July through Septem- del-Sable Island riding in against Baillie. “Every Nova Scotian according to Judy Jernst- the palm tree, we who are ber the fruit has become the 2013 NS general elec- “I'm always surprised should feel safe from ha- edt, a professor of plant made righteous by God, are soft enough to be peeled tion but lost to Liberal Labi when I hear those kinds rassment of any kind in sciences at the University to grow straight and stand like one would an apple Kousoulis. of allegations have been their workplace and in their of California, Davis. USA. tall. We are not to collapse and eat the flesh, and in Batherson found out brought forward,” McNeil home, anywhere in this There are diverse denomi- like a pack of cards when October through December about the allegations on told reporters after a cabi- province and in this coun- nations, countless parish- storm arises in our offices, it can be eaten like a plum. Jan. 24. “It’s difficult to net meeting. try,” said McNeil. es but we have the same churches, marriages and The fruit is a bit larger than blood line, the Jesus blood- businesses. We are not to a grapefruit and is supplied continued from p(6) line. People often asked drop out of school because abundantly all through- me how come we have so of abuses, bullies and fail- out the year. The fruit MINISTER HEHR RESIGNS… many denominations in ure. We are not to pack yields oil. So, to the east- Christianity as opposed to out from our matrimonial ern mind, when God says Claude-Eric Gagné, is on rick Brown over allegations a way that treats them with other faiths. My response homes, separate and di- flourish like the palm, as a leave from his role as dep- of sexual harassment. the gravity they so rightly is in the army you have vorce when we face mari- Christian you need to grow uty director of operations “It’s extremely im- deserve.” various battalions but they tal, financial, moral mate- heavenward, you must be while Rubin Thomlinson portant that we make ab- Trudeau has had to are all soldiers. Besides rial hurricanes challenges steadfast and have fruit to investigates allegations of solutely clear that sexual deal with a number of res- the various denominations in our marriages. We are give abundantly through inappropriate behaviour harassment, sexual assault, ignations from Cabinet and is like the fast food fran- not to split churches or all seasons, diverse fruits against him. is unacceptable. We take caucus due to controversies. chises McDonalds, Wen- cross from one church to for that matter. If Chris- About 1,000 peo- these allegations extremely In August, Darshan dy’s, Burger King, they the other because of little tians fail to bear fruits of ple lined up to hear PM seriously whenever they Kang, MP for Calgary, left have same baseline food challenges - those that be righteousness who else Trudeau’s speech at the come up. Obviously, my Trudeau’s caucus because but they have various ap- planted in the court of our shall. “But the fruit of the World Economic Forum in thoughts turn immediately of allegations that he sexu- peals to their customers. Lord are to flourish. Put Spirit is love, joy, peace, Davos, Switzerland on Jan. to the women who came ally harassed some of his We don’t have various your talent and resources patience, kindness, good- 23, during which he spoke forward, knowing how dif- employees. He has denied species of Christianity but into use to cause your ness, faithfulness,23 gen- of harassment and wom- ficult it is, it can be, to sa- the allegations. each Christian is special to family, marriage, ministry tleness, and self-control. en’s issues. lute them for their courage Nunavut MP Hunter the Lord. to flourish this year. Youth Against such things there “#MeToo, Time’s Up, and their leadership,” he Tootoo resigned from his are to know how to be able is no law. Bear fruit of in- the Women’s March, these said. post as fisheries minister in 2. Palm trees are to use the skill of God’s tegrity, of soul winning movements tell us that we Andrew Scheer, leader 2016 citing a need to seek God’s property word to navigate the intri- and high productivity in all need to have a critical dis- of the federal Conserva- treatment for alcohol de- cussion on women’s rights, tives, said his party has a pendency. He later admitted The Palm tree is con- cacies of sexual and peer endeavours. equality and the power dy- zero-tolerance policy on that he had a “consensual sidered to be a God tree, it pressure challenges. Flour- Watch out for Part 2. namics of gender,” he said. sexual harassment. but inappropriate” relation- flourishes by the grace of ishing answers to nourish- “Sexual harassment, Regarding Hehr’s res- ship with a female staffer God. God’s palm tree is a ment, endurance and rug- Pastor Amos Dada for example – in business ignation, Scheer said: “Seri- – after The Globe and Mail miracle of growth; if ten gedness in faith, studying is the Senior Pastor and and in government – is a ous allegations were raised broke the story. seeds are planted, ten trees the Word and engaging in District Superintendent systemic problem and it is there, and I do believe it’s As Liberal leader (be- emerge and it lives with- fervent prayers and fast- Christ Apostolic Church unacceptable. As leaders, incumbent upon each mem- fore he was Prime Minister) out man’s assistance. The ing. Bethel Toronto. He is the we need to act to show that ber of Parliament to take Trudeau suspended MPs people of the east say it is Convener of International truly, time is up.” these allegations seriously Massimo Pacetti and Scott God-planted, God-watered, 4. Malleable Gathering of Eagles Con- Back at home, and for political parties to Andrews from the Liberal and God-owned. Even in Most trees lay down ferences and President, Trudeau was asked to com- make sure that when these caucus after harassment the desert Palm trees flour- rings as they grow every Canadian Institute of ment about the resignation types of accusations come complaints were made by ish. We are God’s property. year. But not the palm tree; Leadership and Develop- of Ontario Tory leader Pat- forth, they are handled in two female NDP MPs. We are saved by some of its cells are mal- ment.

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