domesifa:
The U.S. Merriam-Webster dictionary has added 640 new words and new definitions to its index, reflecting changing uses of the English language.

“Snowflake’’ now also means someone who is too sensitive, while “peak’’ formally can be defined as something at the height of popularity or usage.

“Stan’’ refers to an obsessive fan.

Compound terms have also entered the dictionary, such as “garbage time,’’ meaning the final part of a sports game in which one side has an insurmountable lead.

“Screen time’’ refers to the amount of time one spends staring at a mobile phone or tablet.

The changing nature of the business world has also influenced the dictionary, which now includes terms like the “gig economy,’’ referring to temporary work, and “vulture capitalism,’’ which refers to aggressive buying of distressed companies.

“The English language never sleeps, and neither does the dictionary.

“Each word follows its own path at its own pace before its use is widespread enough to be included in a dictionary,’’ Merriam-Webster said in a statement.

There are also a bunch of new words from science, including terms that reflect societal shifts. “Top surgery’’ and “bottom surgery’’ are both terms from gender confirmation operations, as transgender visibility expands.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/breaking-merriam-webster-english-dictionary-adds-640-new-words/

That's cool. Love those new words. I need to get a copy.

kikio1992:
The presiding Bishop of the Living Faith, David Oyedepo, has reacted to the report of Apostle Johnson Suleman buying a new private jet.

Apostle Johnson Suleman reportedly bought a private jet for the propagation of the gospel, and speaking on the development, Bishop Oyedepo noted that Winners chapel is planning to acquire more jets for its pastors to make the work easier for them.

Speaking with Church Gist, he said;

“I’m glad when the media insists we have 8 aircraft….but very soon, all our pastors will be flying and we’ll have (aircraft) hangars in all the airports in Nigeria,”

“It thrills me anytime I hear our pilots requesting clearance to taxi to DOMINION Hangar….I think to myself ‘who dash monkey banana? A church also having a hangar?’

“Even (Air-Traffic) Controllers always tell him to ‘help us greet Papa oh.”

Source: https://lailasnews.com/apostle-sulemans-private-jet-bishop-oyedepo-reacts/

This man doesn't care about what his haters and critics have been saying about him.. Infact the more you hate the higher he soars. Na real pepper'em gang.

I value time,I keep to it and I manage it well. Some people especially in Nigeria believe that you would be seen as a hungry and jobless person if you arrive at a wedding or birthday/anniversary too early. When I'm talking business with you and you arrive behind schedule I don't trust you with any other thing,period.

JohnFrankling:
How will we recognize their faces when they are all covered, sick people.

Same way I wonder how those ones who cover their faces in hijab take passport photos and group photographs..

Nollyzonenews:
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, says doctors who feel they want to relocate in search of greener pastures are free to do so as the nation has enough medical personnel.

Ngige said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. 
The minister was responding to a question on brain drain and the deliberate recruitment of Nigerian doctors by foreign embassies in Nigeria to the detriment of the nation’s health sector.

In his response, however, Ngige, who is also a medical doctor, said there was nothing wrong with doctors leaving the country as they would continue to send foreign exchange home which could, in turn, grow the economy.

He said, “No, I am not worried (about doctors leaving the country). We have surplus. If you have surplus, you export. It happened some years ago here. I was taught chemistry and biology by Indian teachers in my secondary school days.





Source: http://www.ngg.ng/2019/04/24/doctors-are-free-to-leave-nigeria-we-have-enough-dr-chris-ngige-says/

Pitiful.

YomzzyDBlogger:
From; YomzzyBlog.com

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke who announced few days ago he had welcomed his second child, a boy shared these adorable photos with his son as he took him shopping.

Sharing the photos, Jim wrote: 'Took my guy shopping to upgrade his fly. Then right in the middle of the mall the dam broke. My guy decided to disgrace our entire lineage screaming for food on top of his still forming lungs. For the sake of peace I pulled out a warm bottle and did the needful.
Then my guy decided to do number 1 and 2 simultaneously.
The shopping spree came to an abrupt end. Now my guy is smiling and I'm boning.'

Gists via: https://www.yomzzyblog.com/2019/04/actor-jim-iyke-steps-out-with-his-newborn-son.html

The baby looks like a three to four month old baby.

Nebuchadnezar:
grant them eternal rest oh Lord

to whom it may concern
the world peace is been threatened by those that feels that it's cool to fight for their dead god
those that feels that it's cool to killing sweet innocent children for their god
those that find it hard to embrace peace and harmony because one dirty dead pedophile commanded them to terrorize


before you talk Nonsense remember i didn't mention any religion but if you feel that your religion is guilty
let your heart be your judge

May they RIP.

AlphLukau:
@SOUNDAZA

Checkout some of the Pictures Captured Yesterday at AY Live Easter Sunday , we have people like "No Be Say I No Go Pay" and Other celebrities like Tobi Bakre & Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor Live at the event , Pictures below.

SOURCE: https://soundaza.com/success-tobi-bakre-ihuoma-linda-ejiofor-spotted-at-ay-live-yesterday-pictures/

cc; lalasticlala

Lovely dress Linda is wearing...

iammarvellux:
In line with the successfully concluded elections in Ukraine, the Man of the people Zalensky emerged as the winner.



This victory sends a lot of emotions and a feel of freedom in the Minds of Many Ukrainans as they already made a choice.




Can this be said of us here in Nigeria, when we have so many comedians who show up from time to time with their comic relief, despite the harsh economic conditions we face and security issues trying to put a smile to many faces,as we try to solve all this ills.




Now the BIG QUESTION is which of our Nigerian comedians can you say can be successfully voted for when it comes to Presidency?



Let the search and choice Begin....

Between Alibaba and Bovi. But that is impossible in Nigeria.

unclesuruoffi:
Alibaba who is regarded as the 'Godfather' of comedy in Nigeria, has reacted after a Comedian won the Ukrainian Presidential election. Recall we reported earlier that Ukrainian comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky, has won the Presidential election with a landslide victory.

It was gathered that the Ukrainian comedian who won the Presidential election, polled 70% support. He dominated the first round of voting three weeks ago when 39 candidates were on the ticket.

Alibaba who reacted to report of the Comedian who won the Ukrainian Presidential election wrote 'Behold The President of Ukraine, #volodymyrzelensky. #Lawyer #Comedian' 


https://unclesuru.com/2019/04/22/alibaba-reacts-as-comedian-wins-ukrainian-presidential-election/

This can't happen in Nigeria because the political clique will keep rotating it amongst themselves like footballers on the field of play.

ExAngel007:


Sri Lanka's capital Colombo has been hit by at least two new blasts, hours after the country
was struck by a series of six bombings on churches and hotels that killed at least 156 people
and wounded about 400.

The seventh explosion occurred at a hotel near the national zoo in the capital, killing at least two more people, police said, while an eighth blast hit the suburb of Orugodawatta in the north of Colombo.
There were no further details on what was targeted, police said.


Most of the victims were killed in three churches where worshippers were attending Easter Sunday services. Three other bombings struck luxury hotels - the Cinnamon Grand, Kingsbury and Shangri-La - located in the heart of Colombo, killing at least 35 foreigners.

The first explosion was reported in a church located in the capital. The other blasts followed within half an hour.

One of the churches targeted was St Anthony's Shrine in Colombo. The other two were St
Sebastian's in Negombo, about 30km from the capital and another in Batticaloa, 250km east
of the capital.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold an emergency meeting with the country's top military officials of the National Security Council. He has also called for an emergency convening of the nation's parliament on Monday.




St Anthony's Shrine after an explosion hit the site in Kochchikade, Colombo [Chamila Karunarathne/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images]



Several people were killed as worshippers attended Easter service [Chamila Karunarathne/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images]

Police spokesperson Ruwan Gunasekera said the injured were being evacuated while security
forces have cordoned off the areas and search operations are under way.

Photos circulating on social media showed the roof of one church had been blown almost entirely off in the blast.


World leaders condemn Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka

The floor was littered with a mixture of roof tiles, splintered wood and blood.

Several people could be seen covered in blood, some trying to help those with more serious
injuries.

There were no immediate claims of responsibility.


Government response

The Sri Lankan government has declared a nationwide curfew with immediate effect, junior
defence minister Ruwan Wijewardene said.
"A curfew will be imposed until things settle down," he told reporters in Colombo.

Government officials also said major social media networks and messaging apps, including
Facebook and WhatsApp, have been blocked inside the country to prevent misinformation and
rumours.

"The government has decided to block all social media platforms in order to prevent incorrect
and wrong information being spread. This is only a temporary measure" Udaya R Seneviratne,

secretary to the president, said in a statement.
Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez, reporting from Colombo, said the crisis was still unfolding.
"We're hearing that Colombo national hospital is still receiving casualties brought in from the multiple locations.

In Pictures: Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
"In terms of law enforcement, we've been hearing that all festivities have been canceled, that
security in and around the city has been tightened," Fernandez reported.

"It's still very open-ended … it's too early [to speculate who is behind the attack] but security
in the capital and the airport has been stepped up following the attacks," she added.





Coordinated attacks

Rajiva Wijesinha, a former member of the Sri Lankan parliament, told Al Jazeera the
coordinated nature of the attacks has shocked the country.

"It's actually extremely chilling. We've never had anything of this sort before. Sri Lanka had a
terrible time under Tamil Tiger terrorism for about 25 years and then there was a great sense of relief, which I am afraid the West has been fighting with us about, when we got rid of the tiger terrorists," Rajiva said.


"But the tiger terrorists were never as well organised never and never quite as brilliant in synchronisation and this is obviously something on a much larger scale which is frankly quite terrifying and you know the reactions I've heard suggest people are moving into panic mode again," he said.

"And that is understandable because of the range of these attacks and the concentration on the Christian churches and then the hotels as well suggest we are dealing with something really quite horrible," Rajiva added.

Speaking to Al Jazeera from Colombo, Ashwin Hemmathagama, a reporter with the Daily FT,
said the attacks were a blow to the country's tourism sector.

"At the moment, police have cordoned off the areas and cautioned the public to remain vigilant. They have asked the public to stay indoors and avoid hasty decisions because investigations are under way."

"After the civil war ended, almost a decade ago, the tourism industry was picking up.

Basically, everything was back to its current perspective, but unfortunately this kind of attack
will definitely cripple the tourism sector."


https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/multiple-blasts-hit-sri-lanka-churches-hotels-easter-sunday-190421050357452.html

Why do these things keep happening There are more questions than answers. May they RIP.

stupidity:
what is “yahoo yahoo”?


A learned man like Reno is not supposed to be using that language.

That is the term the illiterate yahoo boys and girls'll understand. If you say "Advance fee fraud" it would sound strange to them.

sotisati:
See more pictures here >> https://www.everywherestew.com.ng/2019/04/church-in-celebrates-good-friday-with.html?m=1

That's an outreach programme..

IamPatriotic:


Now that I've called out her tribe, what's next? Akeredolu is a useless Governor and his uselessness is partly down to the woman he married.

The woman or the tribe he married from? What you're trying to say in essence is that any Yoruba man who marries an Ibo woman ends up useless,unit?

IamPatriotic:
Arakunrin oko omoibo should go to the credible alternatives AA or APM and contest against APC, because as it is, no second term ticket for him in APC.

Tribalism is one of the things destroying Nigeria. You do not need to spell out his wife's tribe.

patogist:
More more @ https://update9ja.com/twitter-go-gaga-after-yakubu-dogara-tweet-on-easter-celebration/

Dogara is a Christian not a muslim,like the person above asked.

dainformant:
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old girl in Awka, Anambra state. It was gathered that the little girl complained of pains in her private part to her mother and upon interrogation, she mentioned Mr. Dave, her neighbour for being responsible.

According to reports, the girl was in Mr. Dave's room to watch cartoon when he (Dave) removed her pant and penetrated using his fingers. After the evil act, he gave her Gala in a bid to silence her.

It was learnt that the parents were initially scared to report the case to the police as they felt the police may pervert justice and don't have the funds to pursue the case which has now been taken up by the Behind Bars Initiative (BBI).

The suspect denied the allegation but later accepted and revealed he's willing to take care of the medical expenses. He is currently detained at B Division.

Watch the video below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/35-years-old-arrested-for-sexual-assault-against-a-5yrs-old-in-awka-anambra-state.html

Oh Gawd!

post=77622185:
At Long Last!!!

Dear Nairalanders,
These are the 7 things you need to know about the NIGERIA POLICE REFORM BILL
We always try to educate as time permits...

Here you have it......

1. The establishment of a service-oriented and modern Police that will meet globally acceptable policing standards in a democratic setting.


2. The modernization of the current Police Force (which was conceptualized and established in the Colonial environment to protect colonial interests) with a Police Force that is geared towards protecting and safeguarding the lives and properties of Nigerian citizens.


3. The establishment of guiding principles to ensure effective policing in Nigeria. These principles include efficiency and effectiveness; accountability, and transparency; protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; and partnership with other security institutions.


4. Methods of dealing with abuse of weapons by police officers. The Bill also ensures that the police and police officers are held accountable in their actions especially in the areas of arrest and detention of persons and searches.
We love this!


5. Clauses that mandate record keeping by the police and clauses that ensure that citizens are fully protected from abuse by Police officers.


6. The establishment of a Community Police and Boards in all the States of the Federation that will consist of broad representatives of the community and the State to ensure effective, efficient and participatory community policing.


7. The establishment of an independent complaint authority to receive and investigate and effectively deal with complaints against police officers misconduct from the public.

GOD BLESS NIGERIA!

And anybody who wants to join the police force must undergo a psychiatric examination and have a minimum of first degree.

BuhariAdvocate:
To be honest the way Chinese annexing our territories is alarming. Despite this Chinese policy in Nigeria not bring any development but undermine development. Even government not provide a guidelines that will guide the policy of Chinese in Nigeria. Go to Chinese companies and see the level of indiscipline ,Chinese will bullying Nigerians over sex or she send back home,many cases like that.

What did you expect when our governments have been borrowing from them?.. Ofcourse they'd do what they like.

ANSMEDIA:
Chinese Embassy to open Consular office in Anambra - Commissioner


Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha

The Anambra State Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Investment, Dr. Christian Madubuko, has said that the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria will soon open a Consular office in Awka, the state capital.

He said that the Consular office would lessen the stress and cost of obtaining Chinese visa by traders in Anambra State and the entire South East.

Madubuko who disclosed this in Onitsha while addressing traders at the weekend during his ongoing visit to the markets in the state said the Consular office will reduce the stress of going to Lagos or Abuja to obtain Chinese visa.

He said Governor Willie Obiano and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria struck the deal when the ambassador visited the Governor in Awka recently.

The commissioner said the consular office in Awka will equally reduce the cost of procuring Chinese visa for Anambra state traders.

He said this was one of the manifestations of Governor Obiano’s commitment to improving the welfare of traders in the state.

He restated the determination of the state government to flush out touts who engage in illegal collection of revenues in the state.

The commissioner accused the traders of being part of the extortion and intimidation in Anambra markets but warned them against the dire consequences of such action which he said would impinge on the success of their businesses.

He threatened to sack any market leader who allowed extortion and illegal revenue collection to thrive in their markets, saying “we can corrupt angels in Nigeria.”

He also told the traders and their leaders that those who steal government money would not be allowed to go scot-free, regretting that traders in the state do not pay tax.

Meanwhile, three hoodlums who engaged in illegal levy collection have been arrested in Onitsha by the commissioner and his team. One was arrested at Bridgehead market, while the other two were arrested at Tracas, Upper Iweka, Onitsha.


https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.sunnewsonline.com/chinese-embassy-to-open-consular-office-in-anambra-commissioner/amp/

They should also build an international airport for direct flights to China and others.

kenechukwufrank:
The Anambra State Government has announced an N5million reward for anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of killers of one time-lawmaker and President General of Nimo community, Chief Frank-Anthony Igboka.

Igboka was shot dead on Tuesday night by persons suspected to be assassins at Oye Nimo market square as he drove by. Governor Willie Obiano, who announced the reward this morning described his death as a shock, saying the killing was likely done by assassins.C. Don Adinuba, Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment, who signed a press release on behalf of Governor Obiano, said he was briefed on the violent death by the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Mustapha Dandaura, shortly after the dastardly act.

“Governor Obiano consequently announced an N5m reward to any person who can provide useful information on the identity of the killers.

“The governor has also directed the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State to personally lead a team to apprehend the killers immediately. He has, in addition, directed the


SEE DEATIALS HERE: https://www.anaedoonline.com/2019/04/17/frank-igboka-anambra-govt-pledges-n5m-reward-for-information-on-killers-of-former-lawmaker/

Let me consult DOG and BETH,they good

Gboy101:
It is beginning to bothered me as I can't sleep all night long. latest I sleep is 9-10-11 PM and woke u 2-3 AM. and open eyes till morning.

I notice I'm reducing in weight and forgetful, especially remembering spellings. I am suspecting its the beer I'm drinking that is cause the sugar increase that is responsible.

any help on diet? I want to sleep 8hours for a week. please help me.

I used to experience the same thing for a long time. I would sleep at about 10-11pm and wake up every 3 am. When I fell ill afterwards from fever I discovered that after drinking water I would have a sugary after taste. Then I suspected high sugar level. I checked my sugar it was high. So on my own I started taking bitterleaf juice. I would blend the leaves in a blender or food processor,extract the juice and drink. I did this for two wks and I got very good result. My energy level is high,I sleep better now as well.

Osagyefo98:
Please Obiano should extend his. Gesture to. Nnewi.

I learnt ebonyians has overrun the city.

Are ebonyians not igbo? Just asking..

deebrain:
Lol

Totally justified.


Na only internet dem power dey.

Physically, they are as harmless as doves.

That's why you don't allow your life to be led by social media.

It's very easy to bully and talk tough behind the keyboard. But come to real life,they're as timid as jelly.

delugajackson:
People like these will easily commit suicide if they read comments on Nairaland. This place is meant for people that are emotionally and mentally strong.

Rumour has it that Buhari's ear infection and other health complications were as a result of reading hate-filled comments on Nairaland.

Honestly. Nairaland is a mad house,worse than YabaLeft. If you're not emotionally and psychologically strong,you might kill yourself. For me to be on this app since 2005,I raise hand for myself.

Ikeboboafri:
Omotola Jalade has replied Nigeria's Presidency, after it debunked her comment of Nigeria is hellish under Buhari and Osinbajo and further insinuated that she is not working for clean money. 

Recall that Bashir Ahmed, a media aide to the President who replied Omotola on behalf of the Presidency, debunked claims that Nigeria is hellish under Buhari. He tweeted in response; 

Madam Omotola those who are working for CLEAN money are not complaining and will never refer our dear country as ‘hellish’. In Kano State alone, from 2015 to 2018, no fewer than 200 medium and small scale rice milling centres emerged. For that, billions circulated among millions.

Omotola Jalade who fired back at the Presidency after it debunked her comment of 'Nigeria is hellish under Buhari', stated that as long as their tweet never insinuated she is not working clean for her money, she is cool with them. She wrote in response to the tweet above;


https://unclesuru.com/2019/04/16/omotola-jalade-replies-presidency-after-it-insinuated-she-is-not-working-for-clean-money/

They don't even want people to criticize at all;that is hypocrisy.

Starspatnaija:
Miss Bolivia Universe, Joyce Prado has been stripped of her title for a ‘breach of contract’ after she revealed she was pregnant.

She was dethroned after it emerged she was two months pregnant. She confirmed rumours her and partner, Rodrigo Giménez, a Paraguayan model would be having a baby and getting married soon.

https://starspatnaija..com/2019/04/miss-bolivia-stripped-of-her-title.html?m=1

Her pregnancy is a better blessing than the pageant crown. Congratulations to her.

kahal29:
Jada History

Atiku Abubakar is from Jada town in Adamawa State of Nigeria. However, Jada used to be in Ganye Local Government Area in Adamawa. Ganye is regarded as the mother of the whole Chamba tribe.

This area was never part of Nigeria legally until the February 1961 plebiscite where the people of the then Northern Cameroon voted to join Nigeria.

The area had been entrusted to Britain by a League of Nations mandate in 1919 and later as Trust Territory by the United Nations in 1946, according to an article published on Myculturebase.

A plebiscite was held in British Cameroons to determine whether the people preferred to stay in Cameroon or align with Nigeria. While Northern Cameroon preferred a union with Nigeria, Southern Cameroon chose alignment with the mother country. On June 1, 1961, Northern Cameroon became part of Nigeria, and on October 1, 1961, the southern territory dissolved into Cameroon.

Ganye, which incorporates Atiku’s birthplace of Jada was the headquarters of British Cameroons, but following the plebiscite, joined Nigeria.

Though Mr Kanu is correct about the historical origin of Atiku’s Jada, it is, however, instructive to note that when Mr Abubakar was on November 25, 1946 born to a Fulani trader and farmer Garba Abubakar, Jada village and other parts of Chamba land in the then Northern Cameroon were still known as British Cameroons.

With the defeat of Germany in World War I, Kamerun became a League of Nations mandate territory and was split into French Cameroons and British Cameroons in 1919.

While France integrated the economy of their part of Cameroon with that of France, the British administered theirs from neighbouring Nigeria, making Atiku’s Jada a British franchise.

Aside from these historical twists, the fact, however, remains that the PDP presidential candidate is legally a Nigerian as Jada became a full Nigerian territory after the plebiscite 59 years ago.


Culled From Premium Times

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/309991-fact-check-how-true-is-nnamdi-kanus-claim-atiku-is-from-cameroon.html

I hope they won't come and tell me someday that I'm not a nigerian,that my town "badagry" is part of Cotonou.

hammerFC:
THE SOUTH IS DIVIDED BEYOND REPAIR.

SS/SE CAN NEVER VOTE SW AND SW CANNOT VOTE SS/SE.

THAT MEANS LEGITIMATELY, THE NORTH CONTINUES.

That's exactly what the north has always wanted to achieve,to plant division and hatred between tha SE/SS and SW,in order to enable them continue to hold on to power.

AutoJoshNIG:


Istanbul Ataturk Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world with 70 million annual passengers. On April 6, it officially ceased operations and all commercial flights were transferred to Turkey’s new flagship international airport.

The airport’s first phase of construction, which includes three runways and 15 million square feet of terminal space, is finished. There are four phases to be completed by 2025, with a total cost of about $12 billion.

The new airport covers 76 million square meters (more than 818 million square feet or 18,780 acres) and can currently handle 90 million passengers a year in phase one. When the entire airport is completed, it will be able to handle 200 million passengers a year. That will make it the world’s biggest airport by passenger traffic. In comparison, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, currently the world’s busiest airport, handles 107 million passengers a year.







There will be 55,000 square meters (592,000 square feet) of Duty Free shops. The Duty Free area, inspired by the Bosphorus, a famous waterway in Turkey, will have seven sections housing different concepts, including “Fashion Garden,” “Family Palace” and “Style Beach,” each selling brands related to its theme.

The air traffic control tower at Istanbul New Airport, which is 22 miles from Istanbul, is shaped like a tulip, a popular and symbolic flower in Turkish culture.

The massive growth of Turkish Airlines is one of the major reasons for Istanbul New Airport.''

Source: https://autojosh.com/%e2%82%a64-32-trillion-airport-biggest-world/

I didn't read the article. But the structure on the outside looks like a curled up snake.

emeijeh:
See why I hate night life?

I will never be a nocturnal person.

Does it not also happen in the day

Mrop:
Popular musician Daddy showkey has reacted to nigerian police force brutality happening across the country. He reacted to the recent killing of a man and his girlfriend.

He callout the entire police force force curse them and their children.

Watch The Video below

Gist From Praizenews ; http://www.praizenews.com/na-ogun-go-kill-of-una-daddy-showkey-furiously-curse-nigerian-police-forc

It's very painful. May God protect us fro policemen from Hell.