ahead of inauguration, says 'we should be introducing'

 

Biden cries during farewell address from Delaware ahead of inauguration, says 'we should be introducing' his late son Beau as president instead

Before he headed down to the nation's capital ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden bid farewell to his home state of Delaware in an emotional speech on Tuesday.

Biden spoke from the Major Joseph R. "Beau" Biden III National Guard/Reserve Center in New Castle, Delaware, quoting James Joyce to illustrate his love for the state.

In the middle of quoting the Irish writer, Biden choked up.

"Excuse the emotion, but when I die, Delaware will be written on my heart," Biden said, invoking Joyce's famous quote on Dublin being written on his heart.

Biden also honored his late son, Beau.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I only have one regret, that he isn't here. Because we should be introducing him as president," Biden said.

Beau suffered from brain cancer and died at 46 in 2015.

Biden has said his son's death was a major motivating factor in his decision to run for president.

"But we have great opportunities," Biden said as he composed himself after mentioning Beau. "Delaware has taught us anything is possible in this country."

Presidency warns Akeredolu over quit notice to herdsmen in Ondo

 

The Presidency has condemned Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s ultimatum to herdsmen to vacate Ondo forest reserves.

In a statement on Tuesday, Garba Shehu, said the presidency has been keenly monitoring events occurring in Ondo State.

The special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari said what is emerging is a lack of consistency in messaging which in turn leads to various contradictions regarding accuracy and the intent behind the message.

The presidency called for restraint on both sides.

It urged the state government and the leadership of the Fulani communities to continue their dialogue for a good understanding that will bring to an urgent end the nightmarish security challenges.

Shehu said Akeredolu, being a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has fought crime in his state with passion and commitment.

“It will be the least expected to unilaterally oust thousands of herders who have lived all their lives in the state on account of the infiltration of the forests by criminals.

“If this were to be the case, rights groups will be right in expressing worries that the action could set off a chain of events which the makers of our constitution foresaw and tried to guard against.

“We want to make it clear that kidnapping, banditry and rustling are crimes, no matter the motive or who is involved. But, to define crime from the nameplates, as a number of commentators have erroneously done- which group they belong to, the language they speak, their geographical location or their faith is atavistic and cruel.

“We need to delink terrorism and crimes from ethnicity, geographical origins and religion—to isolate the criminals who use this interchange of arguments to hinder law enforcement efforts as the only way to deal effectively with them.

“The President, who swore to defend the constitution has spoken against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in asking citizens of Northern origin to leave; he did not spare the group based in Sokoto, ‘Muslim Solidarity Forum,’ which asked the Bishop of Sokoto to leave and is prepared to do all that the law permits to protect citizens all over the country in their choice of where they wished to reside and are treated as equal citizens.”

Shehu said the Ondo and all States must draw clear lines between the criminals and the law-abiding citizens.

He added that beyond law and order, the fight against crime is also a fight for human values which are fundamental to Nigeria.

Fulham vs Man Utd, Solskjaer speaks on dropping Bruno Fernandes

 

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted he will not leave Bruno Fernandes out of his team.

Fernandes has started all but five of United’s 29 matches so far this season.

And Solskjaer maintains the Portugal midfielder is ready to play again when United travel to Fulham on Wednesday.

“He’s not tired, no, no chance. He is one of the players that runs and covers the ground in every single game.

“He’s very good at recovering and recharging his batteries. He’s not tired and if I ask him he’ll say there’s absolutely no chance that he’s tired,” Solskjaer told a news conference on Tuesday.

Solskjaer also revealed fans won’t have to wait too long for Amad Diallo to make his debut.

Diallo, 18, was signed from Atalanta in the summer, but only just arrived this January, after completing the paperwork on his £19 million move.

Burna Boy’s song makes joe Biden’s inauguration

 

Burna Boy’s song had been listed as one of the songs to be played on January 20, 2020, as President-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris are sworn into office in the US.

This was confirmed after the president-elect, and vice president-elect released a 46-song playlist in honour of their upcoming administration.

The song, ‘Destiny,’ was one of his hit songs off his grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant.

The 46 tracks playlist was selected by American music producer and rapper DJ D-Nice and actress, Issa Rae’s Radio in partnership with the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

The chief executive of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Tony Allen, said the songs and artists on the playlist reflect the relentless spirit and rich diversity of America.

“They are the score to a new chapter and will help bring people together as the Biden-Harris administration begins its important work to unite our country,” Allen added.

Asides from Burna Boy, other international stars on the playlist including Bill Withers, (‘Lovely Day’), Marvin Gaye (‘Got to Give It Up – Pt. 1’), Bruce Springsteen (‘We Take Care of Our Own’), Kendrick Lamar (‘Now or Never’), Bob Marley & The Wailers (‘Could You Be Loved’), Jill Scott (‘Golden’) and Dua Lipa (‘Levitating’), among others

Recall in August 2020, Burna Boy became one of the Nigerian artists to be listed on former US president Barack Obama’s summer playlist alongside fellow Nigerian stars Davido, and Wizkid.s song had been listed as one of the songs to be played on January 20, 2020, as President-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris are sworn into office in the US.

This was confirmed after the president-elect, and vice president-elect released a 46-song playlist in honour of their upcoming administration.

The song, ‘Destiny,’ was one of his hit songs off his grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant.

The 46 tracks playlist was selected by American music producer and rapper DJ D-Nice and actress, Issa Rae’s Radio in partnership with the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

The chief executive of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Tony Allen, said the songs and artists on the playlist reflect the relentless spirit and rich diversity of America.

“They are the score to a new chapter and will help bring people together as the Biden-Harris administration begins its important work to unite our country,” Allen added.

Asides from Burna Boy, other international stars on the playlist including Bill Withers, (‘Lovely Day’), Marvin Gaye (‘Got to Give It Up – Pt. 1’), Bruce Springsteen (‘We Take Care of Our Own’), Kendrick Lamar (‘Now or Never’), Bob Marley & The Wailers (‘Could You Be Loved’), Jill Scott (‘Golden’) and Dua Lipa (‘Levitating’), among others

Recall in August 2020, Burna Boy became one of the Nigerian artists to be listed on former US president Barack Obama’s summer playlist alongside fellow Nigerian stars Davido, and Wizkid.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde reacts to allegations of extra marital affair with Oshiomhole

 

Nigerian movie icon, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has cleared the air on her alleged extramarital affair with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

The veteran filmmaker also threatened to take legal actions against a media outlet over the allegation.

The gossip platform had via Instagram, vowed to spill details of the alleged secret affair between Omotola and the former Edo State Governor.

But reacting angrily to the allegation, the actress gave the gossip blog an ultimatum to take down the post or otherwise face the consequences of their action.

She further asked her followers to report the blog’s page on Instagram for possible suspension.

“I ordinarily don’t do this but after thinking about it thoroughly and seeking advice I have decided to! So this Blog ran this story and people started coming to my page.

“I’ve always known there are people who are sick and will tell you stories that have never happened but to publish that on a platform as big as Instagram? You must be held accountable,” she wrote on Instagram.

“Still waiting for the so-called blog to post the proof of their dirty insinuation. You don’t just wake up and randomly write nonsense! You will prove your story and be found,” she added.

Omotola is married to Captain Matthew Ekeinde and the couple is blessed with four children.

BIAFRA WAR

 

NEWS : Protest rocks Kafachan over electricity tariff hike, epileptic power supply

 Residents in Kafanchan, on Monday, staged a protest over electricity tariff hike and epileptic power supply in the area.

The protesters, who were mainly youths, invaded the Kafanchan Electricity Business Unit, with placards with the inscriptions such as; “Stop charging us high”, “We need constant light,” “Stop the blackout and more others.”

According to an eyewitness, Noah Ransom, a student of Senior Government Secondary School Takau was shot at the back and was rushed to Sir Patrick Ibrahim Memorial hospital for medical attention.

Some of the angry protesters lamented that the electricity tariff hike and epileptic power supply informed their decision to stage the peaceful protest.

They further explained that residents of Kafanchan enjoyed constant light under the former management but wondered why power supply has become epileptic and tariff hiked immediately under the new management.

The youths also demanded the removal of the present manager and review the arbitrary increase in electricity tariff in the area.

Meanwhile, as of the time of filing this report the security were still battling to disperse the angry youths who are demanding justice for the victim.

When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, said he was not aware of the development, but promised to get back once he’s briefed.