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Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield Donates $3m Health Equipment To Lagos State Gov

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday lauded the achievements of five-time world cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, describing him as the greatest living boxer of all times.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received Holyfield on courtesy visit, said he was personally proud of the achievements of the legend in the boxing field, and described him as a great role model.

Holyfield, who is billed to slug it out with former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an exhibition boxing match, is in Lagos as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of the State, and to also give back to the society through his foundation.

The Governor, who described the visit of the boxing legend to Lagos as historic, said there was no better way to showcase sports as catalyst for growth than the collaboration of such an icon as Holyfield.

“This is exciting and historic moment for us coming at a time Lagos is celebrating the 50 years of its establishment and we want to say a big thank you to Holyfield for collaborating with us to put this as part of events marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Lagos State.
Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield Donates $3m Health Equipment To Lagos State Gov

“We believe strongly that in all sectors that we have tried to celebrate Lagos, this is one momentous topic that we really mean to celebrate. As a government, we have always wanted to use sports as a way of driving our economy and there is no way we can showcase sports as the catalyst for economic growth than bringing somebody who is a champion; a revered person and for him to use his God given talent and resources to promote sports in our State,” Governor Ambode said.

While noting the vision of the Evander Holyfield Foundation to nurture young stars and future boxers, as well as the issues relating to promotion of health and wellbeing of the people, Governor Ambode pledged to partner with the foundation to ensure that the set objectives are achieved, especially with regards to the people of the State.

The Governor described Holyfield as the living greatest boxer of all times, a sport icon and a champion who he is proud of his achievements, adding that the visit to Nigeria would also be used to trace the roots of the boxer back to Lagos.

“I love the concept that you want to pay back and that is the essence of leadership which is to be able to touch humanity. There are very many people that go away from their stardom and not pay back and so many champions have not been able to do anything after leaving the ring but Holyfield stand as an exception.
“On the other side, boxing should now be in the front burner of sports in Nigeria especially now that a Nigerian, Anthony Joshua recently won as the unified world heavyweight champion.

“Lagos has the largest concentration of the black people in the world and we just believe that Lagos should be well projected the visit by the boxing legend is also to promote the brand called Lagos,” Governor Ambode said.

Earlier, Holyfield said he was in Nigeria to give back to the society having achieved so much in life especially in boxing.
While recalling how he started boxing at the young age of 8 and became champion at 9, Holyfield said he felt like quitting after initially suffering defeats but his mother told him to hang on.

“I became the person I am because I listened, I followed direction and I did not quit even when I lost. In giving back to the society, I am here to say I got a Real Deal Promotion. We are looking for young fighters who want to listen and follow instruction.
“This is about giving back to the society. I want kids to learn from me how I became four times heavyweight champion,” Holyfield said.

He also announced donation of $3million worth of health equipment to Lagos State Government, a gesture which Governor Ambode commended and urged other sports legends and individuals to emulate.


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17 Facts life you should about Presisent Donald Trump

17 Facts life you should about Presisent Donald Trump

The United States elected Donald Trump as its 45th President after winning a majority of the electoral college vote on November 9, 2016. He fell short of popular vote by as much as 2 million votes. Here are 17 facts you should Know about him: .'

1- Born in New York City on June 14, 1946, he received a Bachelor Degree in Economics from the Wharton School , University of Pennysylvania in 1968. At age 70, he will be the oldest President ever sworn into office.

2- He is the second youngest child of five of his four siblings, which are: Maryanne, Elizabeth, Robert and his elder brother, Fred Jr who died in 1981 from alcoholism.

3- He is of German ancestry on his father's side and Scottish ancestry on his mother's side; all four of his grandparents were born in Europe. His father Fred Trump (1905-1999) was born in Queens to parents from Kallstadt, Germany and became one of biggest real estate developer in New York City.Hos mother Mary Trump (1912-2000), was born in Tong, Lewis, Scotland. Fred and Mary met in New York and married in 1936.

4- After College, he worked for his grandfather's company and convinced him to develop and expand real estate opportunities. According to Trump's biography, his father often said, ''everything my son touches seems to turn to gold.

5- He was given control of the company in 1971 and , in one of his first facts, renamed it to the Trump Organisations. He became the President of the Organisation in 1973. That year, he and his father drew wider attention when the Justice Department alleged that they discriminating against Black who wanted to rent apartments, rather than merely screening out people based on low income as the Trump stated.

6- In 1978, he finished negotiations to develop the Trump Tower, a 58-story skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, for which the New York Times attributed hi persistence and Skill of negotiation. The building was completed in 1983, and houses both of the Trump Organisation. Trump Tower was the setting of NBC television show, including a full functional television studio set.

7- He has filed for bankruptcy for four times since 1990 due to massive personal and business debts. He has often bragged about how well his companies fared under bankruptcy. Today, he owns more than 100 companies and his net worth is about $4 billion. 

8- In 2007, he received his own Hollywood walk of Fame star for his role as a producer of the apprentice. His star was the 2,327th added to the Walk of Fame.

9- He has had three wives: Ivana (1977-1992), Marla Maples (1993-1999), and Melina Knuass. He and Melina have been married since 2005, Altogether, Trump has five children including Donald Jr (1977), Ivanka (1981), Eric (1984), TIffany (1993), and Barron (2006).

10- Trump has owned the Miss Universe Organisation since 1996. In 2003, NBC became a joint partner of the Organisation with Trump. The Miss Universe Organisation also produces the miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. 

11- He was involve in the BIRTHER movement that questioned whether Barack Obama was born in the United States, though he acknowldged in September 2016 that the President was indeed born in the US.

12- Two days before the second US Presidential debate leading to the election, a 2005 recording surfaced, made on a studio bus while preparing to film an episode of Access Hollywood. On the tape, Trump is head bragging about forcibly kissing and groping women with the show's then-chost Billy Bush. He stated that: I just start kissing them.... I do not even wait. And when you are a star, they let you do it,  you can do anything.... grab them by the pussy. He also spoke of his efforts to seduce a married woman, saying he moved on them very heavily.

13- Following the release of 2005 recording, at least 15 women came forward with new accusations of sexual misconduct including unwanted kissing and groping, resulting widwspread media coverage.

14- His victory was seen at one of the biggest political upset in America history, as nearly all polls at the time showed Hillary Clinton with a modest lead over Trump. This was later attributed to pollsters overestimating Clinton's support among well educated and nonwhite voters, while underestimating Trump's support among white working-class voters. Trump's victory simultaneously marked the first time that Republicans gained control over both the White House and Congress since 2006.

15- He is Presbyterian, he has said that he began to going to Church at the first Presbyterians Church in Jamaica neighbourhood in Queens as a child.

16- He on insulted Pope Francis and has also insulted women for decades, including media mogul Arianna Huffington and Fox News host Megyn Kelly.

17- He once appeard in a soft-core porn movie. In the non-sexual cameo appearance, he sprayed champagne foam at a playboy-branded limousine on a New York street.




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Ethiopia's Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus becomes the World Health Organization's next leader

Ethiopia's Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Ethiopia's Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus becomes the World Health Organization's next leader after two rounds of voting Tuesday.

 He succeeds China's Dr. Margaret Chan.
Dr. Tedros ultimately beat Dr. David Nabarro, the British candidate to become WHO's Director General after two rounds of voting by winning 121 votes.

Who is Dr Tedros?
Age: 52
Family life: Married, with five children and lives in Ethiopia
Previous jobs: Ethiopian minister of health and foreign affairs, chairman of the board of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria

Qualifications: Internationally recognised malaria researcher, with a PhD in community health.


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A Zimbabwe Pastor is claiming to have God's Phone Number (Video)

A Zimbabwe Pastor is claiming to have God's Phone Number

Paul Sanyangore, a pastor at Victory World International Ministries Church in Zimbabwe appeared to be speaking to God on phone before the congregation during a church service.

The pastor claims to have a direct phone number to heaven, after a video of him talking on the phone during a church service emerged, reports the Citizen.

In the Photo, the pastor can be seen holding his cellphone and responding to God’s questions. After calling a woman from the crowd, and as she kneels down, he then starts receiving instructions from “heaven”.

“Hello‚ is this heaven? Is it heaven? I have a woman here‚ what do you have to say about her?” the phone call started, the pastor starts asking the woman personal questions from God on the other side of the phone.

The Pastor asked personal information revealed by “God” about the woman who was responding in the affirmative.

The pastor spoke while assuming the role of connecting a woman and God infront of a cheering crowd.

“…He says we should pray for your children. two of them. He is saying the other one is epileptic, the other one is asthmatic … Heaven is online. God is telling me to tell you that your story has changed,” he said before ending the call.

Yelling in jubilation to his congregants‚ the pastor screamed “heaven is online!”

The pastor said that he will share Gods number when the time is right on Bulawayo 24 after going viral online.

“I have a direct channel, actually I have His number and I can call Him when need arises. It is possible to talk to God; why would you doubt that I got a call from Him? I actually have a direct line which I can call Him on and get instructions on how to proceed. I got this when I was praying and I heard a voice telling me to call direct,” he was quoted as saying.



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New Video! All Over by Tiwa Savage

New Video! All Over by Tiwa Savage

Colorful news music video from the first lady of the supreme marvin dynasty Tiwa Savage titled All Over.Check it out now!!!!



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Chika Ike speaking to the young girls in Asni , Morrocco on the Importance of Education

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Chika Ike speaking to the young girls in Asni , Morrocco on the Importance of Education

Nigerian Actress Chika Ike had a wonderful time speaking to the young girls in Asni , Morrocco on the Importance of Education. It's always a great experience traveling around Africa she said: discovering new cultures, learning new things and sharing my story and journey with young African women. Super Excited. I am grateful to God for all I've been through and the grace to share .No mistakes , only lessons.
Watch the video bellow:




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