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Crime / McKenzie Nicole Adams Commits Suicide By Hanging After Being Bullied by Edithfavourite: 5:01pm On Dec 11, 2018
A 9-year-old girl has committed suicide after her schoolmates bullied her for being friends with a white boy, her family has said.

McKenzie Nicole Adams suffered a year of vile abuse from pupils at US Jones Elementary School in Alabama before she eventually took her own life.

She hanged herself at her home in Linden on December 3, according to reports. Her body was found by her granny.

McKenzie's family said she had been teased over her friendship with a white boy by bullies at her school, who told her to kill herself.

Her aunt Eddwina Harris told the Tuscaloosa News:
She was being bullied the entire school year, with words such as 'Kill yourself…you think you’re white because you ride with that white boy…you ugly.. black (expletive)…just die'.

McKenzie had transferred from another school where she had also been the victim of abuse from other students.

https://zenithnaija.com/9-year-old-black-girl-kills-herself-after-being-bullied-for-being-friends-with-a-white-boy/

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Crime / Man Steals Bra, Caught While Looking For Panties To Pick In Delta (photos) by Edithfavourite: 8:06am On Dec 09, 2018
A man was apprehended on Friday night while on an underwear stealing mission in Delta state. The suspect was reportedly caught by local vigilante in Agbarha area of the state after he allegedly stole a bra and was looking for panties to steal to complete his mission.

When he was quizzed by the security operatives, the suspect allegedly confessed that a man whom he asked to show him the way to make money told him to go and find where to hustle panties and bra before he helps him.

He was told after picking or stealing the items, he should meet him at a popular Tozak hotel in Ughelli area.

He was caught by vigilante members after stealing only one bra.

Below is what Facebook user Ofejiro Skillz wrote;

Oman this thing dey worst oo this guy go thief bra for agbarha yesterday night and wen bakasi hold d idiot he begin dey confess say if he go tozak hotel say the boys Dy trow away money and he dy pick almost 5k dey come house and when he ask one of the boys to show am road ,the guy come say make he find bra and pant come ,say if he don see d bra and pant make he come meet dem for tozak,say Na only bra he don see remain pant

https://zenithnaija.com/man-steals-bra-caught-while-looking-for-panties-to-pick-in-delta-photos/

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Celebrities / How Police And LASTMA Beat And Dragged Me On Tarred Ground - Actor Gideon Okeke by Edithfavourite: 7:43am On Dec 09, 2018
Nollywood actor, Gideon Okeke has narrated his recent ugly encounter with officers of the Nigerian Police Force and LASTMA.

Narrating his experience, the actor said,
' yesterday, after I had finished from a scheduled meeting with Charles Otudor I left the Eko Hotel and joined the gradually building traffic leading on to Lekki'.

Only a few minutes from my meeting, had I unfortunately run into a minor collision with another driver, Mrs Mosunmola Ilori, at the Lekki Phase 1 roundabout. We both inspected the damage(s), conferred and thought first, to get off the road for oncoming traffic.

Just less than 10feet away from all this were the Lastma and Police, sharing the police post at the roundabout.

All I asked, was their assistance (witnessed by Mrs Ilori) in getting some barricades off the road for us to park properly and this scenario I have just described, turned into a full blown fiasco, seeing 4 police officers pounce on me and 2 others on Mrs Ilori and her niece.

I have come off this incident with stitches in my mouth and chin. Mrs Ilori as well, to the full glare and amazement of pedestrians and moving traffic, was ruffled up, beat, and dragged on the tarred ground. The Leading man here was one Officer IDEH DONATUS who severally pointed a gun in my chest.

I hereby humbly call on the executive governor of Lagos state, @akinwunmiambode the Vice President @profosinbajo the @policenglagos and its Officers, to kindly exercise the authority of your offices in addressing these civil injustices filed at the #MarokoPoliceStation

Myself, Mrs Ilori, her niece and every other Nigerian citizen, don’t need to feel vulnerable with the police. We appreciate them for their efforts in Protecting Lives and Property,but not for them to be THE THREAT!
THE VICTIMS LIST IS OPEN-ENDED.

POLICE BRUTALITY MUST STOP!
TAG THE STATE GOVERNOR
TAG THE POLICE COMMISSIONER
TAG THE NIGERIAN POLICE
TAG A PERSON OF INFLUENCE

Watch video below:

https://zenithnaija.com/how-police-and-lastma-officials-beat-and-dragged-me-on-tarred-ground-actor-gideon-okeke/

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Celebrities / Kirk Franklin Speaks Igbo, Dances Shaku Shaku During Experience 13 In Lagos by Edithfavourite: 4:28pm On Dec 08, 2018
It was an unforgettable night for American gospel singers Kirk Franklin, Don Moen and others at the 13th edition of Experience.

At the 13th edition of Experience which took place last night in TBS, Lagos, gospel singers like Kirk Franklin, Don Moen, Chioma Jesus, Ada, Tim Godfrey, Timi Dakolo and a host of others thrilled audiences with scintillating performances leaving them in awe.

The highlight of the event is now a trending video on social media which saw some of the foreign gospel singers especially, Kirk Franklin speaking Igbo language while also making some crazy Michael Jackson moves and some shaku shaku dance steps while performing on stage.

Watch videos below:

https://zenithnaija.com/gospel-musician-kirk-franklin-speaks-igbo-dances-shaku-shaku-during-experience-13-in-lagos-video/

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Events / Ooni Of Ife To Host African International Art And Craft Festival In America by Edithfavourite: 4:00pm On Dec 08, 2018
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, South West Nigeria, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II will next week lead hundreds of stakeholders from the art and craft sector to the maiden edition of his TellAfrica International Art and Craft Festival (TIAF 2018).

This first of its kind festival of art and craft is a three(3)-day international event slated to hold from Friday 14th to Monday 17th December 2018 at two different cities of Baltimore MD and Rockaway NY in the United States of America.

Ooni Ogunwusi who spoke in a press statement signed on his behalf by Comrade Moses Olafare, Director of Media & Public Affairs at Ooni’s Palace stated that TIAF 2018 is a dedicated avenue aimed at promoting world peace and at the same time ensuring that African art and culture does not go into extinction.

“I remain committed to promoting the world peace and ensuring that the African art and culture does not go into extinction. That’s why I came up with this 3-day art and craft festival themed: UNITING THE WORLD WHILE SUSTAINING THE AFRICAN IDENTITY.

We are looking forward to projecting the African culture and arts in a different dimension, missing such an event therefore is not an option especially for those who adore our rich values and culture”. Ooni said.

According to him, the focal point of the event is the exhibition of African arts & crafts, dance, drama, music and a heart-warming dinner in honour of the participants from all over the world.

The statement says the festival commences at the famous BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTRE, BALTIMORE DOWNTOWN with a colourful opening ceremony with displays from the Ashanti Kingdom, Yoruba and Benin Cultural Troupes among others swiftly followed by the EXHIBITION between 10am and 10pm broken into two sessions.

Day 2 will witness AFRICAN THEMED CHRISTMAS CAROL, AUCTION OF ARTS & CRAFTS AND A DINNER, WITH OONI OF IFE, as Cultural Display and Exhibition continues at THE PALLADIUM CENTRE 2900 LIBERTY AVENUE, BALTIMORE MD 21215.

While Day 3 will be an AFTER PARTY EVENT in honour of the New-Yorkers and fans of the great monarch.

The CEO of TellAfrica, Gbemisola Bisi-Taiwo who is also the Project Director of TIAF 2018 and her team will on hand to ensure a successful hosting of the event while the artefacts shall be displayed during festival by the ROYAL CAST MASTERS OF ILE-IFE; The Obalufon Clan led by Victor Badejo, the Ooni of Ife Artefacts by Dr. Prince DrPrince Azk Adekoya II among other artists and sculptors on display.

More photos below:

https://zenithnaija.com/ooni-of-ife-to-host-african-international-art-and-craft-festival-in-america/

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Celebrities / Capt. Hosa Okunbo Pictured With Ex British Prime Minister, Tony Blair And Wife by Edithfavourite: 3:03pm On Dec 08, 2018
Very few magnates excite the splendid tribute of a cheer in the wake of their most glorious feats. But Captain Hosa Okunbo, the chairman of Ocean Marine Solutions and entrepreneur extraordinaire, effortlessly commands the relentless tribute of a cheer at home and abroad.

Predictably, his ascent to the top was never a walk in the park. It required paying his dues and shunning the frivolous. Hence you would never find Okunbo concentrating on anything beyond business and philanthropy.

However, at the prestigious Omnia Strategy cocktail reception for all their worldwide clients and associates, at the Connaught Hotel, Mayfair, London, Captain Hosa Okunbo was one of the prominent guests. Dressed in sharp suit, he was understandably conspicuous at the event as he had enough time to chit-chat with other international businessmen.

Interestingly, Dr. Okunbo was with the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair and his beautiful, Lady Cherie Blair, throughout the high-octane event.

And even though they come from two different cultures of economics and socio-politics, Tony and Okunbo, projected a wonderful medley of industry and excellence as they met. Hosa and the Blairs during the dinner, cut an enthralling picture as they laughed and enjoyed the merriments of the evening.

https://zenithnaija.com/capt-hosa-okunbo-pictured-with-ex-british-prime-minister-tony-blair-and-wife/

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Family / 'Children Should Bear The Name Of The Mother Not The Father' - Sugabelly Tweets by Edithfavourite: 1:45pm On Dec 06, 2018
Popular Nigerian lady on Twitter, Sugabelly has just made a controversial suggestion.

According to her, ' children should bear the name of the mother not the father, and while not necessary for families to have the same name, when they do, husbands should bear the names of their wives'.

See the rest of her tweets and reactions below;

https://zenithnaija.com/children-should-bear-the-name-of-the-mother-not-the-father-sugabelly-tweets/

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Religion / Re: See The Moment US Pastor Called Out Widows To Take Any Amount From Offering Box by Edithfavourite: 1:25pm On Dec 06, 2018
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Religion / Daddy Freeze Reacts To Bishop Oyedepo's Claim Of Being Dangerously Wealthy by Edithfavourite: 1:23pm On Dec 06, 2018
Freeze has reacted to Bishop David Oyedepo's claim of being dangerously wealth. Reacting via his Instagram page, Freeze wrote:

I can’t wait to watch a video of this screeching sorry I meant preaching..??

How can a man who claims he is from God brag like this? If people stopped giving him their money his bragging will end, but the problem is they can never stop giving him out of the little they have.

Also why does he resurrect Shiloh each year? Does he now know better than God? Or is he serving another god?

? Jeremiah 7 ?
New International Version
[12]“ ‘Go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for my Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of my people Israel. [13] While you were doing all these things, declares the Lord, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen; I called you, but you did not answer. [14] Therefore, what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears my Name, the temple you trust in, the place I gave to you and your ancestors. [15] I will thrust you from my presence, just as I did all your fellow Israelites, the people of Ephraim.’

How can you claim to be so dangerously rich teaching about a kind God in a country so dangerously poor?

NIGERIA, ACCORDING TO THE WORLD POVERTY REPORT, IS THE POVERTY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrC0723Bnfb/

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Religion / See The Moment US Pastor Called Out Widows To Take Any Amount From Offering Box by Edithfavourite: 1:15pm On Dec 06, 2018
Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in
Greenville, South Carolina, left his congregation stunned when he called out war veterans, widows, single mothers and fathers in need and ordered them to take any amount from the offering baskets.

In a late November sermon, Pastor Gray told his congregation: "But God told me after we collected offering to leave it at the altar. And then let those who had needs get what they needed from the offering baskets."

"There's some money in these baskets, for you and the kids to eat. And get some gas, Pastor Gray said to the people as they came forward..

I guess Daddy Freeze will be happy with this one?

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https://zenithnaija.com/see-the-moment-us-pastor-called-out-widows-to-take-any-amount-from-offering-box/

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Health / Re: Man Falls Into A Canal While Walking And Pressing His Phone by Edithfavourite: 12:54pm On Dec 06, 2018
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Health / Man Falls Into A Canal While Walking And Pressing His Phone by Edithfavourite: 11:33am On Dec 06, 2018
A man walked straight into a canal while operating his phone.

Security cameras outside a pub in Nottingham, England, show the man engrossed in his phone while walking down the path. There was a canal covered in leaves in front of him and he walked straight into it.
People who were near The Navigation Inn at the time of his fall helped pull him out of the canal.

Annmarie Gardener, the landlady of the pub, warned people about using phones near water.

She said:

It is not usually a problem – most people know it is a canal. When you watch it he thought because the leaves were on it the canal disappeared and became a path.

He was on his phone. We do put warnings out in the pub and tell people to be careful. I think we have had one other person who slipped on the edge but he came back out.

Watch the video

Source:

https://zenithnaija.com/man-unknowingly-falls-into-a-canal-while-walking-and-operating-his-phone-video/

Celebrities / Kylie Jenner Slams Travis Scott Impersonator Over Fake Cheating Photo by Edithfavourite: 9:55am On Dec 06, 2018
Make-up mogul and reality star, Kylie Jenner , has slammed the Travis Scott impersonator who staged the rapper's cheating photo to trick the Internet into thinking he was cheating on her.

The impersonator, Christian Adam from the Bahamas shared a video where he admitted he was behind it, and also bragged about following the internet with the fake cheating photo.

Adam who shares a striking resemblance with the rapper was pictured kissing a mystery woman, and when the photo surfaced online many believed it was Travis Scott.

The father of one was forced to deny it on Instagram, but his partner Kylie Jenner is not having it.

In her Instagram story, Kylie posted a screenshot of the video and called Adam out for his "prank." She wrote in a since-deleted note;

"Idk if this is really a social experiment to some people but you're messing with real people, real relationships, real family. I'm happy my relationship is strong because this is getting out of hand. The internet scares me sometimes for real."
Her big sister, Kim Kardashian also tweeted about the video saying:

“I hate that I am bringing attention to this but this is absolutely disgusting that you would find this funny to mess with Travis & Kylie who just started a family together. This is really damaging to relationships, families and is just so wrong!"
Kim wrote on Twitter.

Celebrities / Jackie Appiah Celebrates 35th Birthday In Style by Edithfavourite: 9:27am On Dec 05, 2018
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah is celebrating her 35th birthday today in a beautiful way.

The mother of one shared a lovely picture of herself on social media to mark the special day.

Captioning the photos, she said:

“Lord, thank you for giving and blessing me with this special day. I will forever praise You. I pray that You continue to give me many more days like today.”

https://zenithnaija.com/actress-jackie-appiah-celebrates-35th-birthday-in-style/

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Celebrities / Gun Threat Forces Organisers To Evacuate Guests At 'Surviving R.Kelly' Screening by Edithfavourite: 8:21am On Dec 05, 2018
Guests who had attended the premiere of Lifetime's upcoming docuseries 'Surviving R. Kelly' were evacuated on Tuesday night in New York after a gun threat was called in at the venue.

The premiere was being held at NeueHouse Madison Square. Special guests including #MeToo founder
Tarana Burke , cultural critic Jamilah Lemieux and accusers of R.Kelly , including Kitti Jones, Jerhonda Pace, Lisa Van Allen, Asante McGee and Lizzette Martinez among others were all asked to leave the venue following the threat.

"As a precaution, we evacuated," a Lifetime representative told The Hollywood Reporter. The premiere has been called off and Lifetime will regroup tomorrow do discuss potentially rescheduling.

"Tonight's all about the safety of everyone — we're not even thinking of what to do next yet," the representative added.

Lifetime confirmed to THR, that the caller was anonymous, but the call originated from Chicago.

According to Lifetime, the documentary series follows the various sexual assault allegations and criminal charges R.Kelly has faced over the years, and includes interviews with survivors and detailed the ways in which R. Kelly has allegedly been able to manipulate and control young women for years.

Watch video below:
https://zenithnaija.com/gun-threat-forces-organisers-to-evacuate-guests-at-surviving-r-kelly-screening/

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Romance / Couple Set To Wed. Share Throwback Photo Of Themselves In Secondary School by Edithfavourite: 2:46pm On Dec 04, 2018
Facebook user, Egwim Rossy Chinwendu took to the platform to share her love story, pre-wedding photos and a throwback picture she took with husband-to-be, Chinedu Ibeawuchi, when he visited her in high school.

The couple are set to tie the knot in Rivers State this December.

See photos below:
https://zenithnaija.com/nigerian-couple-set-to-wed-share-throwback-photo-of-themselves-from-high-school/

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Crime / Woman Stabbed To Death While Trying To Give Money To A Needy Woman by Edithfavourite: 2:33pm On Dec 04, 2018
A kindhearted woman was stabbed to death after she rolled down the window of her car to give money to a woman in need.

Jacquelyn Smith, 52, was killed at about 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 1 in a neighbourhood in east Baltimore. She was riding in a car with her husband and stepdaughter after attending a family gathering when she saw a woman carrying a baby and holding a cardboard sign asking for money.

According to police, the sign read:
"Please help me feed my baby."
As Smith rolled down her window and called the woman to give her money, a man stepped forward and thanked her for her kind gesture. He then tried to snatch Smith's wallet but a struggle ensued during which he stabbed her in the chest with a knife.

Jeremy Silbert, Baltimore police’s public information officer said:

This was a good Samaritan who saw an individual holding a sign, who appeared to be down on her luck.
After stabbing Smith, the man and the needy woman fled down Valley Street while Smith's husband rushed her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Friends say Smith was a Good Samaritan and was always ready to offer help.

The friend told CBS Baltimore that Smith was "a very loving, caring person. A very hard working woman. Just... just sweet."

https://zenithnaija.com/woman-stabbed-to-death-while-trying-to-give-money-to-a-needy-woman/

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Celebrities / 5O Cent Reacts After His Estranged Son Is Pictured With Mcgriff's Son by Edithfavourite: 9:22am On Nov 30, 2018
Rapper, 50 Cent has publicly attacked his estranged son, Marquise Jackson, again after he was pictured with the son of Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff , a convicted American drug trafficker who was sentenced to life in prison in 2007 after being convicted of several murder-for-hires.

In 2000, 50 Cent was shot 9 times but survived the shooting. After recovering the rapper alleged in a leaked track,'Ghetto Qu'ran' where he claimed McGriff is behind the attempt on his life, during which he was shot 9 times.

In the new photo which was posted on Instagram on Thursday night, 50 Cent's son is pictured hanging out with the son of McGriff.

The post was captioned 'Kyle and Marquise 2018.

Supreme McGriff's son and 50's son. Salute'
50 Cent who clearly wasn't pleased with the photo had to drop a distasteful comment: He wrote:
If both these ni****got hit by a bus, I wouldn't have a bad day'

https://zenithnaija.com/5o-cent-reacts-after-his-estranged-son-is-pictured-with-mcgriffs-son/

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Celebrities / Gabrielle Union Speaks On Her Fears As They Await The Birth Of Their Daughter by Edithfavourite: 8:37am On Nov 30, 2018
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade had difficulties having a child that they dared not hope when they finally realized they were expecting their newborn daughter Kaavia James.

Gabrielle, who had suffered multiple miscarriages and failed IVFs, said they had been disappointed so many times that they were living in fear and dared not get too excited as they awaited the birth of their baby, lest they be disappointed again.

But four months to the birth of their first daughter, they decided to let go and have faith. It worked and the couple are now proud parents of a daughter they cherish so much.

See Gabrielle's post below:

https://zenithnaija.com/gabrielle-union-speaks-on-her-fears-as-they-await-the-birth-of-their-daughter/

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Literature / Nora Roberts Responds To Tomi Adeyemi Accusations Of Plagiarism by Edithfavourite: 8:18am On Nov 30, 2018
A few days back, Nigerian author Tomi Adeyemi called out American writer, Nora Roberts accusing her of stealing her book title.

'it would be nice if an artist could create something special without another artist trying to shamelessly profit off it' went viral and certainly got the attention of the international community'. Adeyrmi wrote on Twitter

Nora Roberts reached out to her, explained things and Tomi was forced to make a partial retaction saying,
'Nora was kind enough to reach out & explain that today was the first she’d heard of my book. After talking to her, I believe our titles were created in isolation. I’m grateful she explained & I’ve apologized, but I wanted to address it here as I know others were upset too'.

Nora has now taken out time to react in a lenghty and epic manner to the false accusations and social media can't get enough of it.

Read her response below:

I’m not on Twitter. I’ve said before and will say again, I’d rather be poked in the eye with a burning stick than tweet. I’m only on Instagram and Facebook because the amazing Laura runs the show.

I write. I spend my days working, my evenings either working or with my family. Or zoned in front of the TV, basically brain dead.

I don’t spend much time on social media. I recognize its power, I appreciate its ability to connect writers with readers. And I also understand how easily it can be weaponized to incite flame wars. So I’m very careful with my use of it–and Laura is even more so.

I write. It’s what I do. What I love and what I’ve spent three decades learning how to do well. Or as well as I possibly can.

But there are a lot of authors who spend a great deal of time on social media. Some are absolute geniuses with the tools, and use them beautifully.

Others. Not so much.

I don’t believe, and have never believed in taking personal issues onto public forums. I don’t believe, and have never believed–will never believe–in a writer attacking another writing on a public forum. It’s unprofessional, it’s tacky and the results are, always, just always, ugly.

Recently another writer used her social media forums to baselessly, recklessly accuse me of stealing the title of her book–which is bullshit right off–to attempt to profit from this theft. She had no facts, just her emotions, and threw this out there for her followers.

First, let’s address the particular title which happens to be similar. I titled this particular book, wrote this book, turned this book into my publisher nearly a year before her book–a first novel–was published. So unless I conquered the time/space continuum, my book was actually titled before hers. Regardless, you can’t copyright a title. And titles, like broad ideas, just float around in the creative clouds. It’s what’s inside that counts.

It’s just a title.

By accusing me, in public, of attempting to ‘shamelessly profit’ off of her creativity, she incited her readers into attacking me–on her feed, then on my pages, then on the internet in general. She did nothing to stop this. I have been accused of theft, of trying to use this first time writer–whose book has been well received–for my own profit. To ride her coattails as I have no originality. This after more than thirty years in the business, more than two hundred books.

I was accused of plagiarism–for a title–of stealing her ideas–though I had never heard of her book before this firestorm, have never read her book.

And trust me, I never will now.

This is what happens when a reckless statement is made on social media. It becomes a monstrous lie that spreads and grows and escalates.

I don’t know this woman; she doesn’t know me. She lit the match, foolishly. Perhaps being young and new and so recently successful she doesn’t fully understand the relationship between a writer and her readers, or the power of an ugly insinuation posted on Twitter. But, God, you should know how tools work before you use them.

We should all take a lesson here. Think, then think again, before you post. Be sure of your facts before you take a shot at someone. Be prepared for the vicious fallout once you do.

Could you have dug a little deeper to check facts? Could you have contacted the person in question and had a conversation? In this case–writer to writer–could you have spoken to your publisher, your agent, about the fact that a title can’t be stolen in the first place?
Could you have, perhaps, checked the timeline? If your book came out a few months before the other book (and if you know SQUAT about publishing) you’d certainly realize it was written, titled and in production when yours hit the stands. So how could a damn title be ‘stolen’?

To be accused of plagiarism by some faceless reader on the internet, one who felt entitled to spread that lie gutted me. I’ve been plagiarized, and will always have an open wound from the blow. To me, plagiarism is the most terrible sin a writer can commit.

I have worked my entire career to build a foundation of professionalism, of teamwork with my publisher, to create a community with other writers, and to show readers I value them–not just with communication, but by doing my best to give them good books.

No one who knows me would believe any of these accusations. But that’s the problem. Those making them don’t know me, they simply lash out because they can.

This foolish and false statement has damaged my reputation. Vicious and ugly accusations and names have been tossed at me when I did nothing but write and title a book.

While this writer issued a kind of retraction after I reached out to her, it didn’t stop some of her readers from calling me a liar, and worse. We reached out again, asking her to put out the fire.

We’ve had no response, not from her, not from her agent.

Shame on them.

I had every intention of letting this go, until the flames kept burning, until the attacks kept coming. And nothing was done by the person who lit the match to stop it.

I don’t like taking my issues public. But I will stand up for myself. I will defend my integrity and my reputation and my work.

I’m appalled by this, sickened by it. I’m disgusted that people who don’t know me would feel free to say vicious things about me. I know very well the anonymity of the internet can foster such nastiness, but it still disgusts me.

Words have great power–to harm, to heal, to teach, to entertain. A writer, one who wants to forge a career with words, should understand that. And use them, as well as the tools at her disposal, wisely.

I’ve very deliberately not mentioned the name of the writer who started this, or the title of her book or mine. I don’t want this to escalate any more than it has. I don’t want my readers to go on the attack. It’s not cool . I simply want to set the record straight.

I’m Nora Roberts. I’m a hard-working writer, and an honest one.

That’s it.

https://zenithnaija.com/nora-roberts-responds-to-accusations-of-plagiarism-by-nigerian-writer/

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Sports / AWCON 2018: NFF Promise Super Falcons Huge Bonus To Beat South Africa by Edithfavourite: 7:58am On Nov 30, 2018
The Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick on Thursday promised to reward the Super Falcons with $10,000 if they retain the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations title in Ghana by defeating South Africa on Saturday.

The Falcons battle Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the final of the competition at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana on Saturday. The two teams have qualified for the France 2019 World Cup but while the Falcons are seeking to win their ninth African crown, the South Africans want to claim their first title.

Pinnick, who visited the team at their hotel in Accra on Thursday, appealed to the team to win the title as a birthday gift for him. The CAF 1st vice president’s birthday is on Saturday. The Falcons had earned $3,000 for a win in the group phase but were earmarked for $5,000 each for victory in the final.

In a statement on Thursday, Pinnick thanked the team for their resilience, adding that the trophy would be an appreciation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to football development in the country.

“I want to let you know that the government and the good and great people of Nigeria are happy with your performance in the championship so far. They are looking forward to you retaining the trophy by beating South Africa on Saturday.

“Let me commend the lofty commitment, dedication and resilience that you have displayed so far in the championship, alongside that unique Nigerian spirit that was mostly in evidence against the Cameroonians in the semi-final.

“You are indeed true champions, and we believe you will retain the Cup on Saturday. Go out there and win on Saturday and earn yourselves $10,000 each, as against the $5,000 that the NFF earlier promised.”
Chairman of the Nigeria Women’s Football League Aisha Falode, who was also at the event, thanked the NFF president for the kind gesture, advising the players to use football to bring the nation together.

Team coach Thomas Dennerby also appreciated Pinnick for his promises to the team, adding that the team would not have achieved much without the efforts of the backroom staff, who have forged a strong bond with him.

The team’s captain Onome Ebi and Rita Chikwelu promised that they would overcome Banyana Banyana in Saturday’s final in order to return to Nigeria with the trophy.

Ebi said,
“We have the World Cup ticket now, which was always our first target here. The second is winning the cup for a third successive time and ninth time overall. It is a mission we are determined to accomplish on Saturday.”

https://zenithnaija.com/awcon-2018-nff-promise-super-falcons-huge-bonus-to-beat-south-africa/

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Sports / Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi Rules Out Retirement From National Team by Edithfavourite: 8:10am On Nov 28, 2018
Nigeria international, John Mikel Obi has assured his fans that he has not retired from the national team, but has only opted to take a break to attend to other matters.

A lot has been said about Mikel retiring from the team after missing Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya, Seychelles and South Africa.

But the Eagles captain who last played for Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup in June said he cannot retire since he is not tired.
“I cannot retire, because l am not tired,”
said Mikel who has promised to go public once he decides to quit the game.

The Eagles who is in the country with his family this week visited the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote his football clinic which he recently launched.

“I think if you have been doing something for a very long time, you will definitely ask for a little break. That’s what I have been on, I have been on break. I am not tired yet. The day I will retire, I will let everyone know before I make the statement.”

https://zenithnaija.com/super-eagles-captain-mikel-obi-rules-out-retirement-from-national-team/

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Crime / CCTV Camera Records An Unidentified Man Stealing From A Boutique In Lagos by Edithfavourite: 7:50am On Nov 28, 2018
The CCTV Footage of a yet-to-be identified man stealing from a boutique in Osapa London, Lagos has surfaced online. The thief arrived the store at about 12am yesterday Tuesday November 27th and carried out his operation for two hours.

He stole bags, shoes, clothes and other items worth millions of Naira.

The matter has since been reported to the police.

Twitter user @freetori_who shared the videos online, wrote;

My friend's boutique at Osapa got robbed this morning from after midnight until almost 2am! CCTV footage showed the guy. He took everything! Money, clothes, bags, shoes, he cleaned her out! Such a wicked, wicked person. I'm going to post the video that shows his face next...

The thief clearly took his time. He took money, and used almost 2 hours to select and steal all the best clothes, shoes, and bags. Please RT and get in touch if you recognize him.

He walks with a very noticeable limp. He stole millions worth of merchandise from Lamore Collections boutique at Osapa. The matter has also been reported to the police. Nobody knows who he is yet.

Such a wicked person. He damaged the burglary proof and entered through the window. Robbery went on for almost 2 hours! Clearly unbothered. He actually checked the shoe and dress sizes before stealing them. He stole heaps and heaps and threw them out the window.

Watching the CCTV footage for over an hour was really upsetting. He was so intentional with the stealing. He sat down to count the money, looked for more money, and then started carefully selecting clothes, bags and shoes. Wickedness!

Watch video below:
https://zenithnaija.com/cctv-camera-records-an-unidentified-man-stealing-from-q-boutique-in-lagos/

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Celebrities / Susan Eyo-Honesty And Husband, Jack Ikpe Celebrate 1st Wedding Anniversary by Edithfavourite: 2:22pm On Nov 27, 2018
Media personality and former deputy editor-in-chief of City People magazine, Susan Eyo-Honesty and her hubby, Jack Ikpe, are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today November 27th.

Susan and Ikpe had a quiet wedding in the US last November. Susan was 51 at the time and it was her first wedding.

She shared these photos of them on her Facebook page this morning and wrote

''It's our anniversary.....''.

More below:

https://zenithnaija.com/ex-city-people-deputy-editor-susan-eyo-honesty-and-hubby-celebrate-1st-wedding-anniversary/

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Romance / See People's Reaction As Man Proposes With Multiple Rings (photos) by Edithfavourite: 12:06pm On Nov 27, 2018
Photos of a man proposing to a woman with multiple rings have gone viral but social media users are divided about it.

The proposal, which may just be a promo shoot, shows the man proposing with six different types of engagement rings.

Some women said this kind of proposal is the dream, that way they can select the ring they prefer. Some even said they will keep all the rings and keep changing them. But there are those who feel such a proposal shows laziness on the part of the man and means that he can't be bothered to put in the effort to find out what his woman likes.

See social media reactions below;

https://zenithnaija.com/see-peoples-reactions-as-man-proposes-with-multiple-rings-photos/

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Crime / Alleged Heir To The Throne Of Great Ife Arrested For Kidnapping American Woman by Edithfavourite: 11:53am On Nov 27, 2018
The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday rescued an American citizen, Tawanda Lynn Jackson, who was held hostage by one Mathew Adedoyin, her acquaintance, whom she had met on social media.

Parading the prime suspect and his accomplice at the DSS Lagos command, director of the command, Mrs. Betty Adoki, said Jackson, 46, who had arrived in Lagos on November 11 and was received at the airport by Adedoyin, was held hostage on November 21, where she was allegedly raped several times by the suspect.

According to her, the American Embassy in Lagos had reported to the command about Jackson’s abduction and they immediately commenced investigation, which culminated in the raid of the criminal hideout by a team of security operatives and military personnel of the 9 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Lagos.

Adoki said the suspect had lured the black American mother of five through social media, purportedly for a visit, claiming to be a wealthy prince from Arogbatesu royal family of Ile-Ife, Osun State, with the intention of extorting money from her.

She explained that while on the dating site, Adedoyin, 40, lied to the victim that he was an exporter of ginger and bitter cola, with a large plantation of cocoa and palm oil, claiming that he had a lot of slaves working for him.

She added that Adedoyin, carrying on with his deceit, was discovered to have reserved Protea Hotel, Ikeja, as accommodation for the victim while in Nigeria, but deliberately moved her to another hotel, in order to prevent the monitoring of Jackson by the embassy, while he seized the victim’s international passport, credit card and United States identity card in order to prevent her possible escape.

The suspected abductors received the victim at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos on November 11 and promptly lodged her at Turn Up Hotel, Ipaja for three days before moving her to a prepared hideout in Abule Egba, where she was held hostage.

She said investigation would be intensified after which the suspects would be prosecuted in line with relevant laws.

Speaking to newsmen while being paraded, Adedoyin, who claimed to be a real estate agent, denied abducting the victim or raping her, saying that she asked him for sex, adding that her flying down to Nigeria was of her own volition with the intention of getting married to him.

He admitted that on her arrival in Lagos, he lodged her at Turn Up Hotel, but had to move her to his friend’s house for her to stay pending when he could raise money for her return ticket to the United States.

He also denied seizing the victim’s passport, saying that he only helped her keep it safe after he realised that she was carefree with her bag containing the documents anytime they went out.

His accomplice, Idowu Ayeni, said he was uncomfortable when the suspect brought the victim to his house but had no concrete plans on when they intended to leave. Ayeni, who said he works as a litigation officer with a law firm, denied having anything to do with the suspect’s plans, saying his involvement was letting them stay for a few days in his apartment.

https://zenithnaija.com/alleged-heir-to-the-throne-of-great-ife-arrested-for-kidnapping-american-woman/

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Celebrities / Dbanj And US R&B Star, Ari Lennox Visit Babjide Sanwo-Olu (Photos) by Edithfavourite: 6:20am On Nov 27, 2018
Yesterday, Dbanj and US R&B star Ari Lennox paid a courtesy visit to Babjide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State APC governorship candidate.

During the visit, Sanwo-Olu said;

'we would continue to acknowledge the role entertainment plays in our economy. Our entertainers have worked very hard to be globally recognized and accepted'.

Read more:

https://zenithnaija.com/dbanj-and-us-rb-star-ari-lennox-visits-babjide-sanwo-olu-photos/

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Sports / David Beckham And Daughter, Harper Share A Kiss. Fans React (Photos) by Edithfavourite: 6:03am On Nov 27, 2018
David Beckham and his only daughter Harper Beckham, 7, shared a kiss on the mouth in a new photo shared by the father.

The retired professional footballer, who has three sons and a daughter with Victoria Beckham, shared the photo and wrote:

Christmas is coming let's go skate

A number of internet users called David out, telling him it was inappropriate to kiss his daughter on the mouth.

"This is not right," @violeta__rr wrote.
"That looks wrong," @kshm22 added.

But a lot of other IG users defended him.

Read more:

https://zenithnaija.com/fans-react-as-david-beckham-and-daughter-share-a-kiss-in-new-photo/

Crime / Two Men Arrested For Enticing Prominent Men Into Homosexuality In Kano by Edithfavourite: 11:35am On Nov 26, 2018
The Kano State Police Command have arrested an alleged gang of anal sex workers enticing unsuspecting male victims into homosexuality from various parts of Kano City.

The Spokesman for the command, SP Magaji Musa Majia identified the suspects as Suraja Shehu of Layin Lale Cinema Gorondutse Qtrs and Yahaya Sharif of Rijiyar Lemo Qtrs respectively.

He said the suspects go around to identify prominent men within the city and obtain their mobile contacts through which they establish a homo sexual relationship with the willing targets and the unwilling ones they blackmail for sodomy.

Majia said the suspects were using whatsApp messenger to share phone numbers and other scandalous information about their unwilling targets to ridicule them and smear their reputation.

He said sometimes the suspects demand ransom from their targets, threatening to divulge the secrets on social media and private local Radio Stations if their ransom terms are not met.

Read more:

https://zenithnaija.com/two-men-arrested-for-enticing-prominent-men-into-homosexuality-in-kano/

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Romance / Dad Forces 11-year-old Son To Have Sex With Step Mom In Order To Stop Being Gay by Edithfavourite: 11:26am On Nov 26, 2018
An 11-year-old boy was forced to have sex with his stepmother in a bid to "cure him" of homosexuality.

Daniel Dowling's father made him watch porn and participate in threesomes in his own home in Bracknell, Berkshire, England, when he was just 11 years old. The sexual torment went on for 3 years.

Daniel has now waived his anonymity, allowing his father and stepmother to be named for the first time.

Now 36, Daniel spoke to The Mirror and disclosed that he is "still haunted" by his stepmother’s perfume decades after the sexual abuse.

During his father Richard Dowling and stepmother Annette Breakspear’s trials, Dowling, now 62, said he was "trying to steer him [Daniel] in the right direction and not to go to the way of being gay."

It was revealed that Richard Dowling forced his son Daniel to give his stepmom "goodnight kisses" while she was chained to the bed naked. On one occasion, he punched Daniel after he refused to perform a sex act on his stepmother.

Daniel said of his stepmom:

She’d instruct me on what to do. Sometimes when Dad wasn’t there she’d ask me into her room for handling and intercourse.
The abuse ended when the couple broke up in 1996.

However, Daniel was later targeted by another paedophile aged 16. He opened up to police after images were found of him in the paedophile’s home.

But his dad and stepmom were interviewed and no arrests were made.

Years passed and Daniel became depressed and suicidal. In 2015, he took action himself after an attempt to take his own life. He managed to record his father admitting the abuse, which the dad later blamed on "undiagnosed depression".

Richard Dowling was jailed for five years and Breakspear for eight for the abuse.

More below:

https://zenithnaija.com/dad-forces-11-year-old-son-to-have-sex-with-step-mom-in-order-to-stop-being-gay/

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Family / Husband Returns At 12 Midnight, You Serve Him Eba & He Asks For Rice, Will You? by Edithfavourite: 11:06am On Nov 26, 2018
A Facebook user shared the post above on his page and the replies he got were hilarious.

One woman said:

" Sleeping pill will be your water". Another wrote; It depends, if he is a rich husband, I will okk but if he is poor I will add suffer upon suffer.

A man who also joined the conversation said that he wouldnt even ask his housemaid to cook at that time of the night talk more of his wife.

See reactions below:
https://zenithnaija.com/your-husband-returns-home-at-12-midnight-you-serve-him-eba-he-asks-for-rice-will-you-cook-it/

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Crime / Nigerian Man Arrested In India For Posing As A German And Duping People by Edithfavourite: 1:56pm On Nov 25, 2018
A 25-year-old Nigerian identified as Okoye Ejike Kennedy was arrested in Uttam Nagar, Delhi for posing as a German and allegedly duped people on the pretext of selling second hand cars at very cheap rates.

A K Singla, additional commissioner of police (crime) on Friday, said that one Sudhakar Manda, a resident of Mayur Vihar, wanted to buy an SUV. So he logged on to a portal selling used cars and checked out the listings. He was surprised to find an almost new Nissan Terrano at a throwaway price of Rs 4.5 lakh.

The ownership details were impressive too — the car apparently belonged to a senior official of the German embassy who was selling it as he was being repatriated.

Sudhakar contacted the “official” and paid 10% as advance to seal this lucrative deal. He was shocked when he was turned away from the embassy on the date of delivery. He then approached the police for help.

Crime Branch arrested Okoye in this regard. He duped several people using the same modus operandi. His cellphone and laptop have been seized.

Manda said in his complaint that Kennedy posed as Paul Heinz. He also assured him that if he wired 10% of the price to Kennedy’s secretary’s bank account, he would be allowed to see the car.
“The accused also sent a fake letter through which the victim was supposed to get entry into the embassy.

Once the money was transferred, Kennedy changed his SIM card and went underground,” DCP (crime) Bhisham Singh said.
The police tracked Kennedy down to a rented house in Uttam Nagar. He revealed during interrogation that he came to India in November 2013 on a business visa and stayed on even after the visa expired. To make easy money, he started cheating people on the pretext of selling used cars, police said.

He stole photos of cars from advertisements online and created his own ads for the same cars at cheaper prices. He would ask potential victims to wire money to a bank account he opened in Imphal.
Police suspect the involvement of a woman friend of Kennedy in this.

See more:
https://zenithnaija.com/nigerian-man-arrested-in-india-for-posing-as-a-german-and-duping-people/

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