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Dr Denis Mukwege a Congolese gynaecologist has won Europe's top human rights award. He was announced the winner of Sakharov prize by European parliament in Strasbourg. The award attracts a $60,000 prize. Dr Denis founded the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu where he specializes in the treatment of women who were gang raped by the rebel forces in his country Democratic Republic of Congo. Since when the hospital was found 16 years ago more than 30,000 rape survivors have been treated. Previous winners of the Sakharov award are Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi. Last year the award was won by Malala Yousafzai a Pakistani child education activist.  

We all know Verne Troyer from Austin Powers, It seems he is having a tough time carrying his Thanksgiving turkey. I am sure he can't wait to put it in the oven..

I have earlier reported about the unrest in USA. It is spreading all over America. Here are some new pictures.

A report from BERNAMA which is official portal of National News Agency of Malaysia six people have been arrested for internet/parcel scam. Among the six arrested four are from Nigeria. Below is the report from BERNAMA . GEORGE TOWN, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The police have crippled two internet-cum-parcel scam syndicates masterminded by foreigners, following the arrest of six people, including four Nigerians, in separate raids here and in Kuala Lumpur. Of the six, two of them are women. While one is from Indonesia, the other is a local. The six were detained in Kuala Lumpur, and Relau here on Friday and Saturday. State Commercial Crime CID chief ACP Azmi Adam said initial investigations revealed the Nigerians entered the country using student visas but were found without personal identification documents when detained by the police. He said the role of the women was to scout for potential victims via Facebook, apart from providing bank accounts for transactions. The six suspect...

      The Minister for Petroleum Resources Mrs Diezani Alison- Madueke announced yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland that restoration of the oil devastated Ogoniland will start in January next year. The United Nations Environmental Programme report in 2010 recommended that $1 Billion be spent on cleaning up the devastated Ogoniland. The minister went further to say that the restoration may take up to 15 years to complete.  According to the UNEP report they found that 50 years of oil spillage and flaring, the once alluvial soil of the Niger Delta is no longer viable for agriculture use. Also ground water has been contaminated with benzene and carcinogen at 900 levels above WHO guidelines. UNEP recommended it may take more that 30 years to rehabilitate Ogoniland.    

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu died on 26th of November 2011. He was the former Military Leader of Republic of Biafra. He was also the party leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance.

  Tina Turner the Legend is 75 today. She was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26th 1939. She is known by her stage name Tina Turner. She is a singer, dancer, actress and author. She was married to Ike turner from 1962 -1978. She is currently married to Erwin Bach. She is now a Swiss citizen. She still look gorgeous at 75.

  "The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice" George Eliot

          Prof Ishaq Akintola the president of Muslims right concern have accused the federal government of Nigeria for putting the star of David, a Jewish symbol in the new 100 Naira note. In a press statement released by Reuben Abati special adviser to Goodluck Jonathan, the presidency denied the star is the star of David. He said that the star is a security feature on the note. Below is the full statement. Our attention has been drawn to a press statement issued by the Muslims’ Right Concern (MURIC) in which its Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola made a number of allegations against the President Goodluck Jonathan, including the mischievous and false claim  that there is a Jewish symbol in the new commemorative N100 note which will be officially issued on December 19. President Jonathan is certainly not anti-Muslim as Prof Akintola alleges. As we have often said, the President knows very well that he ...

  According to report by Forbes Magazine Dr. Dre is the highest earning musician from June 2013 to June 2014. We can recollect that Dr. Dre sold Beats to Apple for $620 million. Justin Bieber according the Forbes is the highest earning celebrity under the age of 30. The 20 year old earned a whopping $80 million within June 2013 and June 2014. One Direction (average age is 21) earned $75 million. Taylor Swift 24 years earned $64 million.

              The daughter of James Ibori is contesting for the Delta state House of Assembly. Ms. Erhiatake Ibori is contesting in Ethiope West constituency under the PDP. Her father James Ibori ruled Delta state for 8 years and is currently serving 13 years in UK jail for money laundering.

                                                    Prof. Wole Soyinka The Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka in press conference today confirmed that he has been diagnosed for prostrate cancer. 

Former musician turn politician  Abolore Akande aka 9ice rode on a horse to submit his nomination form at the party secretariat. He is contesting under the platform of A.P.C. for the house of representatives seat in Ogbomosho North/South federal constituency Oyo State. 

The BBC have reported that 2 female suicide bombers have blown up themselves in a crowded market in Maiduguri, northern Nigeria. Thirty people were killed and many injured. It is believed that the female suicide bombers are members of the militant Islamic group Boko Haram. 

                                Darren Wilson                                 Michael Brown      Yesterday in Ferguson, Missouri USA the grand jury rejected to charge police officer Darren Wilson for the killing of the black teenager Michael Brown on the 9th of August this year. The decision not to indict Darren Wilson has flared violence in Ferguson and other US cities. The violence have led to looting of businesses and setting of cars and building aflame. Hundreds of gun shots were heard. A Missouri cop has been shot and his condition is unknown. There have also been protests in 90 cities all over US like LA, W...

" Man is a very queer animal. You want ‘A’ I give you; you don’t want ‘A’again. When you get ‘B’, you want ‘C’ and it continues in that order."           Justice Chukwudifu Oputa.

A baby boy who was dumped in a water drain since Tuesday was rescued on Sunday after allegedly abandoned by his mother. This happened in Quakers Hill, Sydney, Australia. The baby was discovered by cyclists on early hours of Sunday. The mother have been arrested. 

                                                   Halle Berry and Gabriel Audrey According to a report by TMZ Halle Berry took Gabriel Audrey to court accusing him of trying to make their 6 years old daughter Nahla white. She believes Gabriel was straightening Nahla's naturally-curly hair lightening it with highlights because he does not want her to appear African-American. The Judge has ruled that Nahla's hair should be allowed to grow naturally. Audrey began dating Halle in 2005. In 2008 Halle gave birth to the couple's daughter. In 2010 Audrey and Halle announced their separation. Presently Halle is married to French actor Oliver Martinez and now reside in France. In 2012 Audrey and Halle were involved in a messy custody battle ...

    Stephanie Okereke-Linus have come out in support of the girl allegedly raped by her brother Daniel Okereke. Her brother took a 300 level student of UNILAG to his house and with the assistance of his security guard raped her. Below is the statement released by Stephanie Okereke-Linus media manager. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Rape is Rape, Regardless of Who the Face of the Accused is” – Actress Stephanie Linus Addresses Allegation Against Relative. LAGOS, Nigeria (November 24, 2014) – I am distraught and devastated to hear of the recent allegation of rape brought against a relative of mine, Daniel Okereke (my brother). While it is a very difficult time for me, and my family; I feel the need to make clear my position, lest there be any doubt. Rape is rape, regardless of who the face of the accused is. Indeed, the irony is not lost on me. I have spent my lifelong career advocating and living my conviction that women around the world should be able to live free of viole...

              "If we do not end war, war will end us".                       H.G. Wells