A preacher in Turkey has said that men should grow beards to make clear they are not women.
Islamic speaker Murat Bayaral spoke on Fatih Medreseleri this weekend, slamming men without beards.
He said: ‘Men should grow beards. One of the two body parts that separate men from women is the beard,’ Bayaral said, according to Hurriyet Daily News.
Murat Bayaral made the inflammatory comments on television on Saturday
‘You could be possessed by indecent thoughts’: Murat Bayaral made the inflammatory comments on television on Saturday
‘For example, if you see a man with long hair from afar you may think he is a woman if he does not have a beard. Because nowadays women and men dress similarly.
‘God forbid! You could be possessed by indecent thoughts.’
The criticism of beardless men has brought backlash.
Magdalena Kirchner, who is a fellow at the Istanbul Policy Center, said that outbursts like Bayaral’s are not uncommon. ‘Turkish debates on piety and modesty reoccur frequently,’ she told Newsweek.
Kirchner went on to add that Bayaral’s beliefs revealed the Turkish Government’s desire to manufacture a ‘bottom-up pressure against [a secular] way of life without having to impose legal constraints.’
Nassim Abdi, from Sydney, made headlines in October when he slammed parents for letting their children listen to music in the car, and dance when at home.
He said: ‘The parents encourage them to listen to music and to dance and to make videos and to make a joke out of it and to make fun out of it and to post it online.
‘What is going to be bred into the heart of this child: the love of the Koran or the love of music?’
Another preacher from Sydney, Umm Jamaal ud-Din, criticised women who choose to pluck their eyebrows.
She said it was sinful, or haram, for women to pluck their eyebrows, even if they believed it was hygienic.
‘What do the girls say? ‘I’m just cleaning, I’m not plucking I’m cleaning.’
‘That sounds great, doesn’t it?
‘Clean shaven. Sounds great but it’s haram. Names of things don’t change the reality.’
Anambra-state OAP, Blossom Martins, shared the below beautiful photos of a baby girl, and revealed that the father of the baby, disappeared shortly after she was born, leaving her poor 19-year-old mother to cater for her all alone.
Here’s what she wrote;
“Merry Christmas from our miracle babyyyyyyy!
You remember that our baby from a 19 year old mom??? We all contributed money to buy her clothes and baby stuff!
She is saying thank you to all of us for putting smiles on her face!
To imagine her father disappeared breaks my heart!”
We recently brought you reports that singer, Praiz was arrested by Officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Lagos.
The Lagos State Police commend have now explained what transpired.
According to the Lagos State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Chike Oti who spoke to LIB, Praiz was driving along the Lekki-Epe expressway at top speed and this caused police officers to stop him with the aim of conducting a stop and search.
However, as soon as he stopped and they began questioning him, the police claim he immediately brought out his camera and began filming them while shouting at the top of his voice at them.
Oti said that at this point, police officers asked him to follow them to the station to explain what led to his outburst.
Oti further revealed that it was police officers and not SARS officials who took Praiz to the station. The police spokesperson says the issue has been resolved and Praiz has been released.
According to new report online, Nigerian music sensation, Praiz has been arrested by SARS officials in Lagos.
The X3M Music signee was reported to be en route the end of year party held by his record label when he was stopped by the police officials along Lekki-Epe expressway.
According to NET, he has been reliably informed that his mobile phone was smashed when he attempted to record what was happening and he’s being held at Ajah police station.
Urrhh, looks like the joke is on Mr. Reno Omokri as a follower of his has confronted him with a photo of his wife after he’d taken to Twitter to share that it’s only a foolish person that would marry a lady who draws her eyebrows.
According to Reno, any man who marries a lady who shaves off her eyebrows and then draws them back artificially, is a fool… He says if she can’t appreciate what God has done for her, then she certainly can’t appreciate her husband’s.
Well, who knows? Reno just may have been talking about himself after a follower of his shared with him a photo of his wife, who apparently, had artificial brows on.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says the Founder and Chairman of Innoson Motors, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, allegedly hired six truckloads of thugs to attacks its operatives when they went to arrest him at his Enugu residence.
The Spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement that Mr. Chukwuma was arrested after failing to honour a series of invitations in breach of the conditions of his administrative bail.
The statement read in part, “A well known industrialist, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, popularly known by his company’s name, INNOSON, has been arrested by the EFCC. He was picked up at about 11am at his Savage Crescent, GRA Enugu residence on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
“His arrest followed his refusal to honour invitation by the commission having earlier jumped an administrative bail granted him in a case being investigated by the Capital Market and Insurance Fraud Unit of the commission’s Lagos office.
“Chukwuma, rather than honour the invitation by the EFCC, mobilised six truckloads of thugs pretending to be staff of his company to his residence, where they manhandled EFCC operatives.
“It took reinforcement from the Enugu office of the EFCC to arrest the industrialist who is currently being grilled by a team of investigators
Nollywood actress Chika Ike’s is really living the life.
Chika, is known to have a flair for flashy and exotic things and who’s to say that she doesn’t have a right to that? Everyone knows she’s quite the businesswoman, who doesn’t seem to slow down in her career.
She posted photos of$4,600 dollars Gucci bag which is equivalent to about 1.7million naira.
Joy Chinonye Nnokam from Rivers State died in her sleep, on 10th of December 2017..
According to reports from her friends, Joy returned from Church on that fateful day, had lunch with her family, and went to bed to sleep. but she never woke up.
She was preparing for her wedding scheduled for sometime next year. Below is a tribute by one of her friends, Pretty King.
“Chai!!! I can’t believe am really writing a tribute for Joy Chinonye Nnokam. Hey!!! Knowing u was the best thing that have ever happened me.
A friend like no other,a friend with a good heart, u are one of those who still make me want to come back to Port Harcourt.
We chatted just last Friday,we did video call and I even told u that I was missing u, we planned seeing next year but u never waited. Having u around me was all I ever wanted. She can apologize for every little offense,whether right or wrong, she hardly frowns, hard working, dedicated to the core.
Nonye we were planning for u wedding come next year,what happens to our plans. U went to church yesterday like every other worshipper, u danced and sang worship songs in church, little did u know it was ur last,u went home had ur last lunch and spoke with ur family before ur demise,u wanted to have just nap but unknown to u that ur will take a long journey to the world beyond.
I even saw u online few mins to ur departure. Nonye I wish is not true,I wish its just a rumor, I won’t mind if ur enemies framed the story, Death wat on earth is ur problem, my friend turned sister lying helpless in the mortuary God have mercy. Please God console us all because this news is too painful. Adieu my friend. Adieu black beauty, Adieu my boo, RIP.
According to new reports on the internet, the newly crowned Miss Kogi was given a Brand new 1997 Volkswagen Golf Mk4.
Miss Kogi.
The queen, Abdulateef Titilope Kawiyat, was handed over the keys to her brand new ride in the state.
The event was packaged by Triple A Events and Entertainment. According to the image on the car, the event was also Sponsored by the First Lady of Kogi State, as well as top brands. (See below)
After hitting a parked car from behind, a man left his phone number on a dusty part of the car in the owner’s absence in Lagos.
The car owner took to Twitter to share the photos as he also revealed that he is yet to be believe if there are still normal people in the city of Lagos…
He wrote:
“I still can’t believe there are still normal people in this new Lagos, Some1 hit my car where i parked and wrote his number on the dusty trunk.”
A South African lady has defied all odds and has been able to get a hold of her life after getting pregnant at 17.
Now at 24, she has obtained a Masters degree with an impressive CGPA – @Brielize took to Twitter to share the good news alongside lovely photos of herself in her graduation gown.
The cute little photobomber of a couple’s wedding photo has been found.
Yesterday, a twitter user promised to give him a scholarship and make this holiday a memorable one for him.
The photographer who took his photo that went viral, gave an update and said he would share the little boy’s touching story later
Photos below ;
The twitter user wrote ;
The Lil man photo bomber has been discovered. Sure you guys want to know his full bio much later in the day. It’s sure a touching one please Watch out.
Former Presidential assistant, Reno Omokri, who has an opinion on just about everything, recently began a social media campaign against so-called “Slay Queens” under his ‘Reno’s Nugget’ series.
He took to his Twitter page as usual and according to him in this new tweet, women who shave off their eyebrows are playing God and will not make good wives because they will never submit to their husbands.
Recently, a video of popular reggae artist, Majek Fashek performing during an event at the Common Wealth of Zion Assembly church, went viral and got quite a lot of people talking.
Well, controversial Cool FM’s OAP, Daddy Freeze then took to social media to criticize the COZA church for allowing a secular musician like Majek Fashek to perform on the alter.
Daddy Freeze
According to him, there is no sense in bringing in a secular artiste to perform in church, adding that his thoughts are that christian altars are supposed to be sacrosanct.
He wrote:
“I am still searching for the sense in this. I am a huge Majek fan, but do I want to see him perform in a church?
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How did we get here?
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Maybe I’m wrong, but I thought christian altars are supposed to be sacrosanct…
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Can a secular musician like Majek perform in a mosque? Have you ever seen an artiste like Majek perform in a Buddhist or Hindu temple? Can Majek perform inside the Okija shrine? or the soppona or ayelala shrine?
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If other religions value their altars and keep them sacred, is it out of place to suggest we do the same?
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We need to start asking ourselves these questions and we need to start asking them now! ~FRZ
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#FreeTheSheeple”
Now, self-acclaimed Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has fired back at the On Air Personality.
He took to his Instagram page to reveal that Daddy Freeze is just so unfair and added that he doesn’t have respect for legends in Nigeria.
He wrote:
“Whats your business if Majek Fashek performs in a church? Is it your Church? @daddyfreeze This is just so unfair, dont you have respect for our legends again in Nigeria? This your over sabi is getting too much oh, who are you to question a legend like majek Fashek? What’s your business if he performs in a church? Is it your church? Or is it paining you that he was invited to perform gospel songs in a Christmas gathering in COZA church, and you’re not? So after critisizing our pastors and calling them “Yahoo Boy pastors”, you are not satisfied, you now want to critisize a legend like Majek Fashek simply because he was invited to performing in a church? Let us fear God oh… Sir, go and fix your marriage with Opeyemi firstly, then you can come back and talk about a great Legend like Majek Fashek. If all you do in this your “Free their sheeple Movement” is to criticize the church, then I’ll advice you go and book for deliverance session, because this one is no longer ordinary again. #repost #legend #respect #naija #music #good #church #instapic #love #reggae #Nigeria #pastor #smile #abuja #lagos #calabar #beauty #cool #instagram #blogger #share #africa #event #christmas #happy #fun #nice #blog #men”
An unemployed Nigerian has been praised for his good heart after discovering a huge sum of money at an accident scene and returning it.
Facebook user Prince Harrison shared the story writing;
UNEMPLOYED NIGERIAN AND BEHIND BARS INITIATIVE VOLUNTEER RETURNS N566,000 HE SAW IN ACCIDENT SCENE AFTER THREE DAYS.
Even in hardship and in this festive season everyone is looking for money, Chijinkem returned N566,000. Good people still exist in Nigeria.
Chijinkem Ugwuanyi is Graduate of Psychology from Enugu State University of Science and Technology who graduated 2012 and still unemployed.
Few days ago, he called me to inform me of the money and help search for the owner and I advise him what to do. Yesterday he located the owner an accident victim who was going to the market to buy keke spare parts.
Surprisingly, Chijinkem picked the money 7th December and did not bother to count it until yesterday it was returned.
“How much is the money”? I asked him “Bros I did not count it” he replied.
His facebook ID is Sen Chijinkem Ugwuanyi and phone number 08039570511
Please let’s show him some love.
God bless Chijinkem God bless Nigeria God bless Anambra
Award-wining Nigerian singer, Davido has had a fantastic run in music and career wise in 2017, yet he is not relenting as he just announced he has joined the First Bank of Nigeria family as an Ambassador.
The “FIA” crooner ttok to his Instagram page to share the goodnews by posting the a photo at the event.
He wrote:
“Me and my new family @firstbanknigeria !! ⭐️! So many new projects and ideas coming ! We also can’t wait for DEC 27TH!! ??”
Meanwhile, the bank has taken over sponsorship of the grand finale of Davido’s “30 Billion Concert” scheduled for December 27, 2017 in Lagos.
The armed robbers that hijacked a bullion van early this month in Delta State, reportedly carted away a whopping sum of $2 million, according to Sahara Reporters.
Recall that on Friday, December 9th, the devil armed robbers numbering over five attacked a bullion van belonging to a major bank around Koka junction along the Asaba-Benin Expressway and carted away an undisclosed amount of cash as they shot sporadically to scare people away from the scene.
SaharaReporters learned that shortly after the robbery incident, three senior officials of the bank stormed the state police command, Asaba and met with the outgoing commissioner of police, Zanna Ibrahim and other officers and dropped the hint that the sum of $2 million was allegedly carted away by the armed robbers during the robbery.
A senior Special Anti Robbery Squad official in the state police command, who spoke to Sahara Reporters under anonymity, confirmed that the bank officials gave the figure of $2 million as the cash carted away by the bandits during the operation while the Nigerian currency in several bags was left untouched.
“One Mr. Ikechulwu, head of operations, one Mr. Athanasius, the cash movement officer and a lady manager came to the command and met with the commissioner of police and other senior officers of the command and told us that the sum of $2 million was the amount carted away by the robbers during the bullion van robbery,” said the police source.
“As at this money no arrest has been made but I can tell you that some of the bank officials and the team of policemen who served as escort to the bullion van on the day of the robbery have been quizzed several times at the state police command. Though, we are suspecting a well coordinated internal connivance in the robbery. But I can assure you that in no distance time the robbers will be arrested.” the officer added.
A yet to be identified woman, has according to new photos shared online, delivered a baby while selling her herbal drinks, this morning, in front of Atlantic plaza, Nkpor, Anambra State.
In the photos shared, the said lady can be seen surrounded by people looking at her and taking pictures, while she sits in front of the plaza with her herbs by her side.
A Nigerian female soldier, popularly known as @Porch_armygirl on social media app -Instagram, has revealed that it is not easy to be a soldier and still look good.
Nevertheless, the soldier who recently celebrated her 2 years anniversary of graduating into the Nigerian Army “Infantry regular intake ‘ acknowledged that she slays in her military uniform and as well as casual wears.
A South African lady has defied all odds and has been able to get a hold of her life after getting pregnant at 17.
Now at 24, she has obtained a Masters degree with an impressive CGPA – @Brielize took to Twitter to share the good news alongside lovely photos of herself in her graduation gown.
Nigerian singing sensation, Simi, had our eyes popping after she shared this sultry photo of hers, serving some minor cleavage on her Instagram page.
The beauty looked quite sensational in her cleavage revealing outfit as she stepped out for an event yesterday – she paired the look with laid back braids.
See more photos and tell us what you think of her look…
Football fans in Nigeria witnessed an incredible afternoon on Sunday 17th of December 2017 when Guinness Made of Black ambassador Thierry Henry, visited Nigeria to celebrate the unique passion for football among fans in the country.
At the Guinness Fanzone event, which held at Landmark event centre in Lagos, winners of the ‘Be A Front Row Fan’ National Consumer Promotion had the opportunity to watch the West Brom v Manchester United game and celebrate Made of Black Moments with the football legend.
Speaking at the event, Peter Ndegwa, Managing Director, Guinness said; “Thierry Henry is an international icon of the highest calibre, we are proud to have him as an ambassador of our Made of Black Programme.”
“Henry carved his own path to bring his creative flair to the game, he worked hard to demonstrate his skill and ability; ultimately changing the way the game was played in England and showing that he was truly Made of Black. He is an inspirational ambassador for our Made of Black campaign.”
The high point of the event was the unveiling of Nigeria’s brand new Made of Black ambassador, Goodluck Obieze; an amputee footballer with an incredible passion for football.
As a child, Goodluck dreamed of playing football and leaving his village to be in the city and make it as a footballer. But his dream of becoming a footballer was put in jeopardy when he lost one of his legs in an accident.
This didn’t stop him from following his dream. He came to Lagos where he found his team and he is now their captain. He found his wife. He set up his own thriving keke napep business. And he found a life that he loves.
On selection of Goodluck Obieze as Made of Black ambassador, Adenike Adebola, Marketing Director Guinness said, “Goodluck is truly Made of Black, a man who showed real determination to write his own rules and carve his own path in life. He has an incredible story which should inspire every Nigerian.
We have a number of projects in store this year working with Goodluck. We, at Guinness believe that football and people’s passion for the game can unite Nigerians to do incredible acts, and this is just one of the activities we will be doing this year – watch this space!”
The evening was rounded off with live music performances from the duo Small Doctor and Phyno, artists that have distinguished themselves by building enviable careers through sheer determination and hard work; attributes that personify the Made of Black Spirit.
Over the next year, Guinness will be celebrating and uniting passionate football fans and rewarding them through incredible football experiences that only Guinness can provide.
This will include Fanzone activations for thousands of fans across the country with live football and music experiences.
In addition, Guinness will continue to sponsor EPL broadcasts through DSTV ensuring that all football fans can continue to follow their passion with friends and family over a cold Guinness in their homes or at their favourite bar.
Guinness embodies the Made of Black mindset. It is an iconic beer that has the darkest liquid, but the brightest flavours. A beer that has lived in the hearts and minds of millions in Africa and across the world for over 250 years but has always had the authenticity, boldness, and vision to do things differently.
The “Be A front Row Fan’ National Consumer Promo runs until January 31st, 2017, and will still be rewarding consumers who choose Guinness Foreign Extra Stout as their first drink in bars. Consumers will win One Million Naira (N1, 000, 000) Five Thousand Naira (N5, 000) and loads of airtime.
To participate in the promo, buy a bottle of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, send the code under the crown cork to 1759 and get a chance to join in the amazing fanzone experiences all over the country.
For further details Follow @GuinnessNGR on Twitter and Instagram and like the Guinness Facebook page @GuinnessNigeria.
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Photos Credit: Ude Abuchi Norbert For YabaLeftOnline.
We’re beginning to not get enough of this inseparable couple as they continue to serve us some mouth watering goals online.
Actress, Juliet Ibrahim and her rapper boyfriend, Iceberg Slim, are apparently going stronger from all indications – the sweethearts displayed their affection for each other again as they were filmed kissing each during a recent interview with Pulse NG.
The President’s and the Vice-President’s pay is low, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo said yesterday.
He criticised the private sector for not respecting the national minimum wage law, which puts the lowest pay at N18,000.
Speaking at the end-of-year seminar of the State House Press Corps at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Prof. Osinbajo said he earns about N1.5m as Vice-President; President Buhari earns about N1.75 million.
To him, the pay is not commensurate with the offices they occupy.
The vice president also expressed misgivings about the remuneration of journalists and lawyers, saying journalists’ case is unique because many media owners make big revenue but simply refuse to pay good wages.
He recalled his brief encounters working with media houses as legal adviser and how in all the months he worked he was not paid despite the irregular hours he put in.
Osinbajo spoke of entry into journalism as not rigorously regulated or enforced by professional bodies because untrained persons are allowed in.
He added: ”I realised first of all that this (journalism) is not a profession from which one could make a decent living in the first place unless you find a really good way of doing so.
”But more importantly for me is that you are just on your own. Journalism as a profession is so wide open.
”There are a few reasons in my view why remuneration is poor.
”The first is that it is just simply cheating. There are owners of media that are just cheats. They just want to get something from nothing and that is not uncommon, it is a general malaise, it is not necessarily restricted to the media.
”It is also the same in the legal profession. There many lawyers if they tell you what they earn, you will certainly not want to be a lawyer.
”The private sector does not respect the minimum wage. Even if a minimum wage is set nationally, it is not necessarily respected by the private sector and this is something that should be factored in to the status of a company and whether a company is even complying with the requirements.”
The Vice-President urged journalists to brighten their prospects and future by always seeking ways of improving themselves and getting better job opportunities with attendant improved income.
Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura, represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Kwara, was the chairman of the ceremony.
He said: “It is important to note that a good retirement plan starts the very day you are employed, knowing that whatever has a beginning has an end; 35 or 60 mandatory years of service are certainly not eternity.
”It must also be stressed here that it is not too late to plan even where you have just few years to retire from service.
”The most important thing is that you have a plan either of money saved or of the job you intend to carry on after retirement. Put every other factor in place such as your age, strength and the mental capacity to carry on.” he advised.
He added “It is important to state, therefore, that the uncertainty on payment of entitlements has continued to worry Nigerian workers, making them fear retirement.
”This has led to prospective retirees falsifying their age just to enable them stay put in the service.
”In this regard, a lot of corruption induced activities have continued to infiltrate the MDAs and the organised private sector responsible for managing pension,” he said.
Kwara listed 10 ways to prepare for retirement, including saving, knowing your retirement needs and contributing to an employer’s retirement savings plan.
Others, according to him, are learning about employer’s pension plan, considering basic investment principles, not touching your retirement savings, asking employer to start a plan, think of creative ways to be self sustaining, find out about one’s social security benefits, and asking questions.
The guest lecturer and Chairman of Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, said retirement should not be synonymous with being tired or giving up as it should be a stepping stone.
He advised working journalists to pursue their purposes with passion, stressing the need to increase capacity in readiness for the next phase
He said: “Entrepreneurship is not a function of age. Set your milestones and work towards accomplishing the milestone.
”Entrepreneurs are resilient; they persevere to succeed. You don’t need to give up easily, it requires sacrifice, discipline.”
Others who presented goodwill messages were Minister of Information Lai Mohammed; Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to the President Femi Adesina.
A 24-year-old University graduate, identified as Prosper, was allegedly nabbed while trying to use his parents for rituals – Prosper, while being questioned, revealed that life has been hard and he only took to this wicked measure because he wants to help his parents.
The young man is seen in a video clip shared holding clothing materials which he says belongs to his parents and are the tools he’d have used to perform the ritual.
A 50-year-old Ugandan man, Mohammed Ssemanda, has wowed many and sundry after he married three women at a wedding ceremony, and quite surprisingly, the newly weds were all captured on camera, all smiles at the event.
While speaking to New Vision newspaper, the groom who is a food vendor in Kasenyi landing site, a Kampala suburb, said he opted for the joint wedding with his three wives due to lack of finance to hold separate functions.
He said; “My wives are not jealous against each other. Good enough, each one has got a home and I promise to work harder and support them”.
The man’s first wife, 48-year-old Salmat Naluwugge, has spent 20 years with him and they have five kids, while the others are; 27-year-old Jameo Nakayiza, and 24-year-old Mastulah, who are sisters.
“I thank our husband for marrying us all at once, a sign that will not discriminate or sideline any of us,” a visibly overjoyed Naluwugge said at the wedding.
Nigerian music record label, Triple MG’s boss, Ubi Franklin has taken to his social media page to celebrate Nigerian singer, Davido over his hard work even though he’s the son of a wealthy man.
The father of one says that the singer inspires him as he took to his IG page to share:
His Name is David Adeleke @davidoofficial This guy right here inspires me a lot.
He comes from a very wealthy Home and yet he hustles like he got nothing to fall back to or has no backing.
When ever I see him on a flight be it Private or commercial, I always say a prayer for him that God grants him more strength to carry on.
My 2017 Motivation.
Always Love G
God bless you and everything you do for people, both strangers and those Around you.
Wish you a better 2018 and many more years to come. Amen ??
Popular Nigerian big boy and CEO of Muccon Resources Ltd, Escoba Smith, was photoed over the weekend effortlessly spraying wads of cash at his father’s burial Umuahia, Abia state.
The burial had a massive crowd in the community, friends, colleagues, family members and others in attendance.
