The statue of Jesus De Saviour, the tallest statue of Jesus Christ was unveiled on Friday, 1st January, at Abajah - Imo State, South - East Nigeria, by the Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma.
Saturday 2 January 2016
Saudi Arabia's End of Year Execution!
Saudi Arabia executed 47 people for terrorism, including the Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.
According to information made available by Amnesty International in November 2015, at least 63 people were executed since the start of 2015 for drug-related offenses. A figure that made for at least 40 percent of the total number of executions in 2015, compared to less than four percent for drug-related executions in 2010. This figure exceeded Saudi's highest level of executions since 1995, when 192 executions were recorded.
Saudi's Interior Ministry said most of those executed on Saturday were involved in a series of attacks carried out by al-Qaida from 2003-2006.
Friday 1 January 2016
Watch Celine Dion Do A Cover Of Adele's 'Hello'!
Celine Dion did a surprise cover of Adele's 'Hello' at a concert in Las Vegas - U.S, on 31st December 2015.
Watch:
Grammy Winning Singer, Natalie Cole Dies At 65!
Grammy winning singer, Natalie Cole is dead.
A statement from her son Robert Yancy and sisters Timolin and Casey Cole read: "Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived ... with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever,".
Cole, 65 died Thursday evening, 31st December at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to complications from ongoing health issues.
Natalie Cole, was the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, she carved out her own success when she had her greatest success in 1991 after re-recorded her father's classic hits - with him on the track - for the album "Unforgettable ... With Love." The song became a multiplatinum smash and garnered her multiple Grammy Awards, including album of the year. And R&B hit songs like "Our Love" and "This Will Be".
May her soul, Rest in Peace.
Mrs Ambode Presents Gifts To 1st Baby Of The Year!
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode presents gifts to first baby of the year at the General Hospital in Epe, a town, North of Lekki Lagoon, Lagos state.
Dubai Authorities Investigate Cause Of Fire Out Break In Luxury Hotel!
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire out break in which about 16 people were injured at the Address Downtwon, a 63 storey comprising luxury hotels and residences in Dubai, at about 17:30 GMT, just as crowed gathered to usher in 2016.
Authorities say the fire was brought under control, although the cause was not immediately ascertained.
Guaranty Trust Bank - Nigeria Warns Customers Against Fraudulent BVN Update!
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc - Nigeria in the mail below warns customers on schemes employed by fraudsters to gain access into their bank accounts by requesting that they update their BVN online or through their mobile phones.
To be forewarned, they say, is to be forearmed.
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