It may be a “magical time of year,” but what we all really need right now is a good dose of realism about Israel and Palestine.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-CRXROorw

Did y'all remmeber Wizkid missing GOAT The goat was sighted with top A-list celebrities in Yankee. Wizkid GOAT dey travel wit no visa indeed. Check the foto below

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Nigsrdumb:
I need some advice my people. This four flat house is selling for 20 mill in bashorun Ibadan.

Rent is 350k, is this a good idea?

As people have rightly stated that you will recover your money in 15 years’ time but let us view this from another investment angle. What if you invest in FGN bond (especially the New Issue not the Re: Opening coupon because you will pay more for those ones). For example you put down your 20 million for 15 years for 12% coupon rate.

20 million for 12% coupon rate = 2.4 million / year x 15 = 36 million.

You’ve more than double your money at the end = 36 million + your original 20 million = 56 million

Colby Covington running his mouth all month long. I'm glad Kamaru put this clown in his place.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7TdSxSfIEc

Make My Jaw Great Again...For supporting that buffoon in the WH

LAS VEGAS -- Colby Covington dominated the war of words. Kamaru Usman got the victory where it counted most.

Usman finished the trash-talking Covington via TKO at 4:10 of the fifth round in the main event of UFC 245 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. With the win, Usman retained his UFC welterweight title and quieted Covington's barbs, at least temporarily.

"I heard all week, all month, since the fight got signed, everyone is like, 'Oh, Colby is in his head, Colby is this, Colby is that. He's gonna gas out, fight emotional.' I'm telling you guys right now that the reason why I'm the best in the world is because my mind is stronger than anyone in the division."

It was the second-latest stoppage ever in a title fight in UFC history and came in a very close fight up until that point. Covington did very well in the early rounds, while Usman rallied in the third and fourth. After the third round, Covington told his corner that he believed he had a broken jaw.

The end came in the fifth when Usman dropped Covington with a right hand. Covington got to his feet, but Usman dropped him with another right. Usman closed in and flurried on the ground with hammer fists, with Covington attempting a takedown. Referee Marc Goddard stepped in to call it a TKO, a call Covington protested immediately afterward.

The scorecards afterward were differing. Heading into the fifth, one judge had it for Covington 39-37, another had it 39-37 for Usman, and the third had it tied 38-38. The scores don't matter now, though, with Usman earning the finish.

Usman said afterward that his victory isn't just for him, but for everyone, mentioning the country of Brazil, which Covington has run down as a "dump" and called its residents "filthy animals."

"This one is for the whole entire world right now," Usman said.

Usman was ESPN's No. 10-ranked pound-for-pound MMA fighter coming in and the No. 1 welterweight. Covington was the No. 2 welterweight. Usman won the UFC welterweight title by beating Tyron Woodley by unanimous decision at UFC 235 on March 2.

Usman and Covington had bad blood coming in. Covington crashed Usman's open workout before UFC 235 and the two exchanged words at the conclusion of that card. At the UFC 235 post-fight news conference, Usman professed his hatred for Covington, and the two -- along with Usman's manager Ali Abdelaziz -- got into a confrontation at the Palms Resort Casino buffet in Las Vegas the next day.

The feud continued in interviews and on social media, with Covington referring to Usman as "Marty Fakenewsman." Usman was called "Marty" during his amateur wrestling career, because coaches couldn't pronounce his first name "Kamarudeen."

Covington has embraced his role as the UFC's biggest villain, which has almost been too effective. While the attention from his sometimes crude trash talk has earned him greater opportunities inside and outside the Octagon, Covington has also alienated many in the sport, including several of his own American Top Team teammates like fellow UFC star Jorge Masvidal.

Usman (16-1) has won 14 in a row, including 11 straight in the UFC. Covington (15-2) had a seven-fight winning streak snapped.

CC: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28301661/kamaru-usman-beats-colby-covington-slugfest-5th-round-tko

Anthony Joshua ‘definitely’ wants to defend heavyweight titles in Nigeria after defeating Andy Ruiz

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he would “definitely love” to defend his heavyweight titles in Nigeria after defeating Andy Ruiz in their rematch.

The IBF, WBO and WBA champion recovered from a devastating upset in his first fight against the Mexican-American to reclaim the belts via a wide unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, visited the country between the two fights and is keen to bring the first world heavyweight title fight to the continent since the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ in 1974.

Promoter Eddie Hearn, has received numerous offers to stage Joshua’s next fight. However, with the Briton likely to be forced to face his mandatory challenger with the IBF, Kubrat Pulev, a London homecoming fight remains a more immediate probability.

“People had been telling me I should go back for ages. It was crazy because they don’t have 24-hour electricity but they still know me and support me,” Joshua said.

“I went to the ghettos of the ghettos where it’s not all about egos and beef, it’s about people who are hungry to survive.

“It was one of the best things I’ve done. Africa’s rooting for me for sure, so I would definitely love to fight out there.”

Joshua’s parents are both of Nigerian descent and he actually attempted to represent the country at the 2008 Olympics.

But in the meantime, he insisted he’s not taking his eyes off the present after the lessons learned in his first fight against Ruiz.

“Five months from now, the belts go in the air and I have to defend them again,” Joshua said.

“I am only the champion for months again, so I can’t get too caught up in the moment and have to stay focused on the task at hand, which is not staying undefeated any more, but staying champion for as long as possible.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing/anthony-joshua-next-fight-opponent-date-venue-andy-ruiz-a9239101.html?amp

Helsinki, Amsterdam and Hamburg also made the top 20, while Berlin and Luxembourg came in at 21 and 23 respectively.
Honolulu was the top ranked US city at 22, with Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Seattle and Washington, DC in the top 40. Chicago was rated 41st.
London and New York ranked 48 and 58 respectively. Both were rated highly for culture but were brought down by their lower scores for infrastructure and stability, with a higher risk of crime and terrorism.
Paris' stability rating also took a tumble thanks to the "gilet jaunes" anti-government protests. It fell six places from last year's ranking to 26.

Singapore came in at number 40, and Dubai at 70. Hong Kong was ranked 38 -- the listings were compiled before the recent political upheaval. Cairo and New Delhi were downgraded due to environmental issues such as poor air quality and inadequate water provision.
Damascus, in Syria, was judged the world's least livable city, followed by Lagos, Nigeria, and Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Venezuelan capital Caracas was rated the tenth least livable city.
Karachi, Tripoli and Harare also featured in the bottom 10.

The world's most livable cities 2019

1. Vienna, Austria
2. Melbourne, Australia
3. Sydney, Australia
4. Osaka, Japan
5. Calgary, Canada
6. Vancouver, Canada
7. Toronto, Canada
7. Tokyo, Japan
9. Copenhagen, Denmark
10. Adelaide, Australia

The world's least livable cities 2019

1. Damascus, Syria
2. Lagos, Nigeria
3. Dhaka, Bangladesh
4. Tripoli, Libya
5. Karachi, Pakistan
6. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
7. Harare, Zimbabwe
8. Douala, Cameroon
9. Algiers, Algeria
10. Caracas, Venezuela

When Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri acquired Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from the San Antonio Spurs last summer, many couldn’t believe that he pulled off a nearly unfathomable move.

Now, Ujiri’s biggest heist is paying dividends immediately and he couldn’t be happier.

Leonard led the Raptors to their first Finals appearance in history, posting 27 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks during the 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

“He’s been unbelievable. He’s the best player in the league,” Ujiri exclaimed during the trophy presentation.

Ujiri and the Raptors have larger goals than winning the East, clearly, with the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors standing in the way.

“We’re not satisfied because we want to win a championship. We want to win in Toronto. We will win in Toronto,” Ujiri added.

Leonard may have cemented his case as the NBA’s marquee player after taking down a Bucks team that led the league in wins and point differential during the regular season, led by MVP favourite Giannis Antetokounmpo. It may remain up for debate, but no one is going to question Ujiri in Toronto.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masai_Ujiri

x6blade:
He's not Nigerian ,square and simple ,if he lived here he wouldn't be where he is today , shikena

comshots:
If he is into drug you all will deny him as a Nigerian.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdkM74RFc_0

Nigerian sports fans love nothing more than bragging rights. It’s why, beyond celebrating their national teams and athletes, they are also typically quick to “claim” (or “famz,” in local parlance) any sports star with even a hint of Nigerian heritage.

It’s why Anthony Joshua, the world heavyweight boxing champion, is a huge star in Nigeria with a major “Naija” brand TV campaign for a local mobile operator even though he competes for Britain. It’s not restricted to mainstream sports either: last week, when Kamaru Usman, a Nigerian-American notched a historic Ultimate Fighting Championship win, it was a trending topic in Nigerian social media circles.

But so far, there has been no similar levels of “Naija” affinity for basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of this year’s leading favorites for the NBA’s coveted Most Valuable Player award. Antetokounmpo, born in Greece to Nigerian immigrants, has been the driving force of a Milwaukee Bucks team that holds the league’s best record and has confounded critics. As part of a steady streak since first joining the Bucks in 2013, Antetokounmpo has set several records, boosting the franchise’s hopes of a first NBA championship since 1971.

However, while he’s a household name in American sports, it’s not exactly the same in Nigeria and one obvious reason is Antetokounmpo’s name. “Most people here can’t relate very easily firstly because of the way his name is spelled,” says Femi Adefeso, a Nigerian-based NBA reporter who covered the 2017 and 2018 All-Star weekends.

After gaining Greek citizenship in 2013, a romanization of his surname “Adetokunbo” saw him become “Antetokounmpo”, stripping away the obvious link to his heritage. “Compare that with Victor Oladipo (another major NBA star), it speaks out loud. You know he is Nigerian right away,” Adefeso says.

For his part, “the Greek Freak,” as he’s also called, has talked up his Nigerian heritage and even obtained a Nigerian passport back in 2015. And after first visiting Africa in 2015 during the first NBA Africa Game in Johannesburg in 2015, Antetokounmpo says he plans to visit Nigeria within the next two years.

Antetokounmpo, already on his way to becoming a full Greek international even before becoming an NBA star, also has no chance of playing for Nigeria. That’s not to say Nigerians only root for stars who compete under their flag. Indeed, the legendary Hakeem Olajuwon, Nigeria’s greatest basketball icon, turned out to win a gold medal with the United States’ third “Dream Team” at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

But the Houston Rockets legend and two-time NBA champion was already a strong draw for local sports fans and media having moved from Nigeria to play college basketball in the United States and eventually ending up as a top NBA draft pick. Olajuwon’s success spurred much mainstream local interest in the NBA in a traditionally soccer-mad country.

Since then, the success and growth of Nigerian-American NBA players like Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors), Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers) and Emeka Okafor (New Orleans Pelicans) has seen the sport become even more popular locally.

Still, with his global stock skyrocketing, a fairytale championship run with the Bucks and the coveted MVP prize could see Antetokounmpo become more popular in Africa’s most populous country. Inadvertently, Antetokounmpo’s rise will likely also mean he becomes central to the NBA’s plans to grow its fan base across Africa.

The league has already shown strong commitment to growing an audience and talent pool on the continent signing broadcast deals, opening an official academy and, most recently, backing a regional African league.

“The Greek Freak” can’t wait to go learn more about his roots.

His roots in Lagos, Nigeria.

“Obviously, a lot of people don’t know where I’m from,” Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo told The Undefeated. “A lot of people think my mom or my dad are from Greece, but no. Both of my parents are black. Both of my parents are Nigerian.”

Charles and Veronica Adetokunbo moved from Lagos to Greece in 1991 in hopes of a better future for themselves and their family after struggling to find employment. The Adetokunbos’ eldest son, Francis, was left behind in Lagos to be raised by his grandparents. Charles Adetokunbo worked as a handyman and wife Veronica as a baby sitter in their struggle to make ends meet for their family, which was the only black one in the area, according to The New York Times. The Adetokunbos had four more sons, all born in Greece, including Giannis on Dec. 6, 1994. (Antetokounmpo became Giannis’ surname after it was spelled that way on his Greek passport instead of his birth name of Adetokunbo.)

Antetokounmpo grew up in Greek culture learning the language, going to school and eventually starting to play basketball at age 7. But when he was home with his family, he learned and lived the Nigerian way.

“I grew up in a Nigerian home,” Antetokounmpo said. “Obviously, I was born in Greece and went to school in Greece. But at the end of the day when I go home, there is no Greek culture. It’s straight-up Nigerian culture. It’s about discipline, it’s about respecting your elders, having morals.”

Veronica Adetokunbo spoke to her sons in the Nigerian language of Igbo, which is one of the four official Nigerian languages and is spoken by about 18 million people in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, according to several websites.

“I can understand it a little bit. I can count. It’s not like I’m fluent,” Antetokounmpo said of Igbo. “It’s not like I can go back home to Nigeria and they can understand what I am saying. It’s kind of funny.

“Both my parents are from Nigeria. But Nigeria is like 250 dialects, so my mom and my dad don’t speak the same language.”

Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, who is arguably the greatest international basketball player of all time and one of the greatest NBA players, also has a Nigerian connection with Antetokounmpo. Olajuwon told The Undefeated that he and Antetokounmpo are Yoruba.

“I know from his last name that we are from the same tribe, the Yoruba tribe. His last name, which in Yoruba is spelled Adetokunbo, means ‘the crown has returned from overseas,’ ” Olajuwon said.

With the Bucks owning the best record in the NBA, Antetokounmpo appears to be the front-runner for the 2019 NBA MVP award, competing against the likes of the Houston Rockets’ James Harden, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Paul George and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.1 points, 12.6 rebounds and six assists and led the Eastern Conference in All-Star votes.

“I’m sure Nigerians are very proud of him, especially because of the way he has conducted himself and how he is dominating the league,” Olajuwon said. “He has accomplished a great deal in such a short period of time.”

Antetokounmpo wasn’t projected to be a superstar when he was selected 15th overall in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft by the Bucks. But former Warriors center Festus Ezeli, also a native of Nigeria, believed Antetokounmpo would be special after seeing him score a game-high 22 points for Team Africa in the first Africa Game in Johannesburg, on Aug. 1, 2015. The exhibition was Antetokounmpo’s first trip to Africa.

“Oh, my God, he took over for Team Africa in South Africa,” Ezeli said. “We were talking about it on the bench, ‘This kid right here. …’ I was thinking, ‘Yo, this kid is really special.’ Just the ease of how he did things and the way he was getting to the cup, the athleticism was there. And in a friendly game in Africa, the competitiveness and edge were there.”

Olajuwon also spent time with Antetokounmpo on the trip and said he enjoyed meeting his family.

“It is always good to trace back your roots,” Olajuwon said.

Antetokounmpo hasn’t traced his roots in person yet but says he hopes to visit Nigeria either this summer or next summer. He said he nearly went to Nigeria last summer, but “my mom said, ‘No, don’t go, because everyone is going to be on top of you.’ ”

Sadly, his father died at the age of 54 after a heart attack in 2017.

“I want to see where my family comes from, where my mom was raised, see my family, see where my dad was raised. That is very important. I hope my kids can do the same thing for me,” Antetokounmpo said. “Obviously, I am going to have kids that are going to grow up in the U.S., but one day I hope they can go back [to Greece] and visit and see where I grew up, the playground I was playing.”

Antetokounmpo said he also got his Nigerian passport in 2015.

When asked why he acquired a Nigerian passport, Antetokounmpo answered, “It’s important. It’s part of who I am. Both of my parents are Nigerian. They wanted me to get it. I wanted to have it, so I got it.”

“The Greek Freak” said during the recent NBA All-Star Weekend that he loves his nickname and it’s “a part of who I am right now.” But he also told The Undefeated that he is much more than just “The Greek Freak” by strongly stating he is also a proud African.

“There are a lot of people that I see and I tell them that I am African. I am not just ‘The Greek Freak,’ ” Antetokounmpo said.

“It doesn’t matter what people may believe because of my nickname. There were a lot of times when I was in Greece where people said, ‘You’re not Greek. You’re Nigerian because you’re black.’ But then there have been a lot of times where it’s been the opposite, where people say, ‘You’re not African. You’re Greek. You’re ‘The Greek Freak.’ ’ But I don’t really care about that. Deep down, I know who I am and where I am from. That’s all that matters to me.”

Source: theundefeated

Police in California have detained a man in relation to a shooting at a San Diego synagogue on Saturday afternoon that has left one dead and several others injured.

The incident - confirmed to be a hate crime - took place at the Chabad of Poway house of worship sometime after 11:30 local time, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reported.

So far four victims have been transported to the Palomar Medical Center to be treated for gunshot wounds. One of them, an older woman, died from her injuries, please have revealed.

Witnesses say the gunman was wearing a tactical vest and a helmet according to CBS 8. The reports have not yet been confirmed by police.

One of the victims is said to be the synagogue's Rabbi, Yisorel Goldstein, who founded the Chabad center in 1986. He was reportedly shot and lost two fingers.

Witnesses say the rabbi tried to calm the gunman and members of the congregation even after he was wounded.

The remaining two victims are said to be in a stable condition.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6967437/Several-injured-gun-man-opens-fire-San-Diego-Synagogue.html

David Oyelowo discusses the PBS miniseries “Les Misérables,” why he started his own production company and his dad’s obsession with leaf blowers.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap42TnL5BL4

Israel Adesanya now has a UFC title.

After rocketing through the 185-pound division, recording five wins in a span of a single year, Adesanya defeated Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision to win the interim middleweight title at UFC 236 in Atlanta on Saturday night.

Adesanya appeared to win it thanks to an epic fifth and final round. All three judges had it 48-46.

Adesanya (17-0) is now expected to move on to a title unification bout against Robert Whittaker later this year.

Na today

Bad market

Kamaru Usman claimed the UFC welterweight throne last night (Sat., Mar. 2, 2019) at UFC 235 live on pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he dominated champion Tyron Woodley over the course of five brutal rounds.

It was early pressure for Usman as he put Woodley against the cage and landed hard inside strikes. Woodley couldn’t get much of anything going outside of an early guillotine attempt. The second round was all Usman as the contender landed foot stomps, shoulder bumps, knees to the thighs, and a big elbow off the clinch. He then landed a slamming takedown that put the champ on his back. From here, Usman scored elbows in bunches from top position that cut “Chosen One” up.

The third round saw Usman handle Woodley in the clinch and land heavy body punches at will. Woodley didn’t do much to get “Nigerian Nightmare” off him as Usman eclipsed 100 body strikers within 14 minutes of action. Usman did even more damage in the fourth round as he started to catch Woodley on the feet with vicious uppercuts inside and right hands over the top. The champ somehow survived.

In Round 5, Woodley put everything he had left into a guillotine attempt along the cage, but Usman earned another slamming takedown and pinned the champion to the mat. From there, Usman rode out the frame with sneaky offense from top control and watched the clock count down to his dominant championship victory.

Check out highlights above and below courtesy of UFC.

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1102071954595430400


https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1102072775206821889


https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1102069396049022976

Floyd Mayweather sinks into the ice tub and talks to Kevin Hart about his journey to becoming a boxing champ, the possibility of joining the UFC and his true feelings about former opponent, Conor McGregor.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCsQcHvT-Zk

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Saturday announced the launch of the Basketball Africa League, a 12-team competition consisting of teams across the continent.

The league, which will begin play in 2020, will feature squads from Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia. Qualification tournaments will be held later this year to determine the inaugural participants.

Each country will be limited to two teams. The plan is to have it run in a format similar to soccer's UEFA Champions League, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.

"As we've been talking about this concept over the last several months, there's been a tremendous reception from several of our NBA team owners," Silver said. "Several of our partners have also expressed an interest to work with us in Africa."

Basketball Africa League is the NBA's first pro league outside North America and will be co-run with FIBA. President Barack Obama will also be part of the league, Silver said, according to the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. Obama's role has not been determined.

"There's been a fantastic reception," Silver said.

The NBA has held exhibition games in Africa in three of the previous four years. As of July, more than 80 current and former players are from Africa or have ties to the continent. The league has held 16 Basketball Without Borders events in Africa.

"We're excited to work closely with the NBA to develop and put in a place a professional league like none that we have ever seen in our region before," FIBA Africa executive director Alphonse Bile said. "Through the Basketball Africa League, we can provide the many great clubs and players with the best possible environment to compete for the highest stakes."

Source:bleacherreport

Both Abel and Ola Osundairo apparently share all life experiences together, because along with co-owning a party store and sharing a dual arrest over the alleged attack on Jussie Smollett, they both went through bankruptcy together.

According to documents obtained by The Blast, Olabinjo “Ola” Osundairo and Abimbola “Abel” Osundairo filed each filed for bankruptcy in Chicago back in September 2016.

As for what they owed, each brother listed thousands of dollars owed in student loans, as well as other liabilities, and both claimed to earn minimal income.

Abel claimed he had $72,771 in liabilities, including $39,000 in student loans. The bodybuilder stated he only made $142 per month from “odd jobs,” which left him over $300 in the hole each month.

Ola claimed his debt had soared to $161,481, including $85,000 in student loans. Ola, who is an aspiring rapper and appeared on “Empire,” listed his income at $160 per month.

Both brothers listed a party and decoration store, It’s Party Time, as a shared asset, but claimed the business was operating at a loss. The party store, located on Archer Ave in Chicago, is now reportedly closed.

Abel and Ola were able to work through their bankruptcy, and both brothers were discharged a couple months after filing.

As we reported, both Ola and Abel have been arrested in connection with the alleged attack on Jussie Smollett, but have not yet been charged with a crime. The brother’s attorney has denied their involvement in the attack, but during a search of their apartment, cops found bleach that they believe may have been used during the attack with Smollett.

This woman is a disgrace. Like what does a paternity test have to do with deactivation of passport and driver's license?!?
There is no way the government can revoke citizenship nor a driver's license based on a paternity test. Somebody should please give Madam Kemi her med(s)

Israel Adesanya joins Jon Anik to discuss his win by unanimous decision against Anderson Silva. Adesanya discusses not falling for Silva's mind games and what's next for him and the middleweight division after Robert Whittaker had to pull out of his title fight against Kelvin Gastelum.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIPAzp41fL0



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1khxnspi0g

Washington

State legislators’ pay: $23.43 per hour (₦8,434)`
Average state wage: $27.63 per hour (₦9,946.80)
Washington legislators are paid $48,731 per year, which at $23.43 per hour is less than the $27.63 mean hourly wage across the state. However, legislators also earn a per diem of $120. (₦43,200)

Texas
State legislators’ pay: $3.46 per hour (₦1,245)
Average state wage: $23.42 per hour (₦8,431)
Texas pays one of the lowest legislator salaries in the nation at just $7,200 per year (₦2,592,000) or $3.46 per hour. This salary is well below the $23.42 mean hourly wage enjoyed by Texas residents overall. However, legislators are granted a somewhat sizeable per diem of $190 per day.

Pennsylvania
State legislators’ pay: $41.91 per hour
Average state wage: $23.44 per hour
The full-time legislative corps in Pennsylvania earn one of the highest salaries in the nation at $87,180 per year (₦31,384,800). This hourly rate of $41.91 is far above the mean hourly wage in the state of $23.44. A per diem rate of $183 is also granted to legislators.


New York
State legislators’ pay: $38.22 per hour
Average state wage: $28.90 per hour
New Yorkers earn one of the highest mean salaries in the nation at $28.90 per hour; the New York legislative corps is paid even more, at $38.22 per hour, or $79,500 per year (₦ 2,620,000). Legislators staying overnight on official business are paid an additional $174 per day; otherwise, the per diem rate drops to $59.

Massachusetts
State legislators’ pay: $30.07 per hour
Average state wage: $29.86 per hour
Massachusetts employs a full-time legislative corps that earns $62,548 per year (₦22,517,280), or $30.07 per hour. This rate is in line with the state’s mean hourly wage of $29.86, which is the highest in the country. Legislators earn no per diem on top of their salaries.

Georgia
State legislators’ pay: $8.34 per hour
Average state wage: $22.69 per hour
Georgian legislators can thank the Legislative Services Committee for providing them with a generous $173 per diem allowance. That per diem helps offset the low overall salary for Georgia legislators, which comes in at $17,342 (₦ 6,243,120) per year, or just $8.34 per hour.

Florida
State legislators’ pay: $14.28 per hour
Average state wage: $21.53 per hour
Florida legislators earn $14.28 per hour, or $29,697 per year (₦10,690,920), on top of a per diem. Legislators earn an additional $152 per day based on the number of days they spend in Tallahassee. The mean annual salary in the state is $44,790.

Celebrities whose birthplaces will surprise you! From Mila Kunis to Freddie Mercury, these famous people aren't the nationality you think they are.

#15. “Mel Gibson”-The now controversial Mel Gibson was once one of the biggest the stars in all of Hollywood. When he burst on the scene as the lead role in Mad Max the world fell in love with the Aussie. But though he grew up in Australia and has an Australian accent he was actually born in the United States. Gibson was born on January 3rd, 1956 in Peekskill, New York to an Irish mother and American father. In order for his older brother to avoid being drafted in the Vietnam war, the family moved to Ireland for a short period of time and then settled in Australia, where Mel would grow up and develop his acting skills. After starring in several Australian films he moved to Los Angeles and became an award winning actor and director.

#14. “Hugo Weaving”- Hugo Weaving is best known for his roles of Agent Smith in The Matrix Trilogy and as Elrond in The Lord of the Rings saga. If you hear him talk in interviews he has a distinct Australian accent, so it may surprise you that he was actually born in the city of Ibadan in Nigeria. Both of his parents were English and because of his father’s career as a seismologist they moved around the world frequently living in England, South Africa and Australia, throughout his childhood. Eventually they settled in Australia, where Weaving studied drama and broke into television in the Australian TV show Bodyline. He went on to star in several Australian films before moving on to big budget Hollywood roles and though he frequently has to travel to Los Angeles for work, he still calls Sydney, Australia home.

#13. “Emma Watson”- Emma Watson is famous for her roles as Belle in the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast and as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. Because of being known as Hermione, most people think she was born and raised in England but she actually was born in Paris, France. Her parents are both English lawyers who were working in Paris during the time of her birth. Watson lived in France until she was five years old but when her parents divorced she moved with her mother to England. There she developed her love of acting, performing in several plays until being discovered at the age of ten and earning her role in the Harry Potter movies.



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Co-Founder of the #MuteRKelly movement, Oronike Odeleye discusses the origin story of the social media movement, beginning with a campaign to remove his music from the Atlanta radio stations in this bonus clip from Episode 1 of Surviving R. Kelly, "The Pied Piper of R&B." #SurvivingRKelly



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Interesting.... I guess you right bro

2buffagain:

Not true...

See the respective section on filing for step-siblings https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/bringing-siblings-live-united-states-permanent-residents

Your statement is partially true. The false part is that "step-sibling" can't file for each other. There is/are no category(ies) for step-sibling or cousins, uncle, aunts, etc to file for a family member. However, parents can file for their married/unmarried child(ren), brother/sister can file for their immediate sibling for immigrant visa

2buffagain:


Ah yes.
Having a US citizen as a sibling or step-sibling makes you eligible for a green card.

Having DIRECT (sibling, parent, spouse, child) family links in general in the US makes you eligible to apply for a green.

Ibeyi is a band made up of two French-Cuban sisters, who often sing in the West African language Yoruba.

They learnt the language, which differs somewhat from what is spoken in Nigeria and Benin today, from their parents.

In this BBC Africa One Minute Story they explain why the language means so much to them.

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Source:https://www.bbc.com/news/video_and_audio/headlines/46609045/ibeyi-the-french-cuban-twins-who-sing-in-yoruba