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Many married women beg me for money daily - Actress Didi Ekanem says as she advises young ladies to financially empower themselves before marriage by saintbillion(m) : 8:01 pm On Apr 14

Nollywood actress, Didi Ekanem has advised young women to financially empower themselves before marriage.



The entrepreneur, who gave the advice via her Instastory on Thursday April 14, also revealed that married women beg her for money daily.



"Marriage is not a ticket to financial freedom," she said.

"Start up a business even if na to sell okro and crayfish, sell it and sell it big. No business wey no dey yield profit. Some marriages comes with combined efforts financially...so prepare not to lack on your own part."

Pregnant Rihanna allegedly breaks up with Asap Rocky for 'cheating with Fenty footwear designer, Amina Muaddi' by saintbillion(m) : 7:01 pm On Apr 15

Rumours online are suggesting that Rihana has allegedly broken up with rapper A$AP Rocky for cheating.



The pop singer, who is currently pregnant with her first child allegedly caught ASAP Rocky cheating with Fenty footwear designer Amina Muaddi, according to Kurro, a prominent Hollywood tabloid.

Kurro affirmed the following: “Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are rumoured to have broken up.”



“Apparently, Rihanna dumped him after discovering he was having an affair with Fenty footwear designer Amina Muaddi.”
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky made headlines together when they announced they were having a child together in February 2022.

American actress, Kaley Cuoco says she ‘will never get married again’ following Karl Cook divorce by saintbillion(m) : 7:09 pm On Apr 15

“Big Bang Theory” star, Kaley Cuoco has said that she has no plans of getting married again after her divorce from Karl Cook is finalized.



The Emmy-nominated actress who announced last September that she and husband Karl Cook were divorcing, told Glamour that a third trip down the aisle is not in the cards for her.
In the interview for her April 2022 cover shoot, Kaley said;



“I will never get married again.

“I would love to have a long-lasting relationship or a partnership. But I will never get married again. Absolutely not. You can literally put that on the cover.”

Cuoco, who married Cook in 2018, was previously married to Ryan Sweeting. They married in 2013 and divorced in 2015.



Cuoco, 36, filed for divorce from Cook, 31, in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2021. That same day, the two confirmed they were splitting in a joint statement to Page Six.



She added in the interview;



“I love love.

“I’m not someone that wants to be by myself. I just need to figure out my priorities a little bit and make sure now I know that I need to water that relationship. It’s like a plant. Sometimes I get too focused on the garden instead of the specific plant that needs to be watered. And I am well aware of that. I want to change, I want to be better.”

Alec Baldwin replies those asking ‘why’ he keeps having children by saintbillion(m) : 7:14 pm On Apr 15

Actor Alec Baldwin has spoken candidly about his family, detailing why he has continued having children.



The 30 Rock star took to Instagram on April 14 and shared an adorable video of his one-year-old daughter María Lucía cooing while showing off her two front teeth for the camera.



“People ask why. This is why. Being a parent is the ultimate journey,” Alec captioned the precious clip.

Along with María Lucía, Alec and Hilaria share another daughter, Carmen, eight, and four sons: Rafael, six, Leonardo, five, Romeo, three, and Eduardo “Edu”, 18 months. The Boss Baby star also shares daughter Ireland Baldwin, 28, with his ex-wife Kim Basinger.

The Baldwins shocked fans and followers last month when Hilaria, who was born in Boston with the name Hillary, announced she is pregnant with their seventh child together.

After the announcement, Ireland spoke out about her father’s decision to have another child.



The model shared a lengthy message on Instagram on April 7 and addressed her father’s growing family. “I get countless messages from people who are kind of alarmingly obsessed with my father and his family,” the model wrote. “I think a lot of people assume my take on any of this, well here it is for free — it’s none of my business. To all the media outlets who have reached out for a quote — there’s your quote. I don’t care.”

Cardi B and Offset share first photo and name of their 7-month-old son by saintbillion(m) : 7:19 pm On Apr 15

Rappers Cardi B and Offset have finally revealed their 7-month-old son's name.



In photos shared on their separate Instagram accounts, the rapping duo confirmed their newborn who was delivered in September last year, has a very ocean-themed moniker.



Cardi and Offset said they decided to name him "Wave Set Cephus". Cardi's photo album shows Wave looking as cool as ever in a baby-blue ensemble complete with a matching chain.
In Offset's snap, the tiny tot looks adorable while chilling in the bath with multiple chains and a diamond earring.



Offset shares Wave and Kulture with Cardi, along with daughter Kalea, 6, and sons Kody, 6, and Jordan, 11, with previous partners.

The blended family of seven are all featured in a new photoshoot for ESSENCE, appearing on the cover of the May/June issue.

Cardi and Offset tied the knot in 2017 and welcomed Kulture a year later in July. The "WAP" rapper announced that she was pregnant with her second child at the 2021 BET Awards. Until now, neither Cardi nor Offset had shared photos of Wave's face or revealed his name.

Bet9ja announces special bonanza, reward customers with over 1 billion naira in bonuses by saintbillion(m) : 7:37 pm On Apr 15

Nigeria’s leading and foremost sports betting company, Bet9ja is pleased to announce that the betting site is back up and running. Customers can now go ahead and conduct their business seamlessly, without any hassle or concerns.

As earlier promised, Bet9ja is set to appreciate its customers for their unwavering support and patience through the past weeks.

The company has allocated over a billion naira in giveaways and bonuses in a never-before-seen reward scheme for the benefit of loyal consumers during this week, in what they have called the Back Stronger Bonus Bonanza in which consumers get to enjoy bonuses for Champions League games on Tuesday and Wednesday, Europa League game bonuses on Thursday as well as Casino bonuses.

This gesture is set to show appreciation to its teeming customers who over the past few days had to deal with the inconvenience of not being able to access their accounts or place bets on the nation’s premier betting platform - bet9ja.com.

Customers are encouraged to take advantage of these mouth-watering freebies.

CEO and Co-Founder, Mr. Ayo Ojuroye reiterated that “once again, we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences caused, as a business, we will always be committed to serving you better and providing you with the highest standards of professional service”.

Promo started on the 12th of April 2022 and will end on the 17th of April 2022.

US approves $997m military arms sale to Nigeria by saintbillion(m) : 7:39 pm On Apr 15

The U.S. government has announced that it has approved the sale of attack aircraft and other military equipment to Nigeria to use in fighting terrorists operating in the country.



According to a statement released Thursday, April 14, by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the equipments are to cost Nigeria about $997 million.



The approval comes after months of back and forth on the matter, with the US initially reported to have denied Nigeria’s request over human rights concerns.



The acquisition of the military equipment comes less than a year after the U.S. government supplied the country with 12 units of super tucano aircrafts.



According to the statement released on April 14, 2022, the equipment requested to be purchased by the Nigerian government include 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters; twenty-eight (28) T-700 GE 401C engines (24 installed, 4 spares); and two thousand (2,000) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance sections.



Others are Night Vision Cueing Display (NVCD); commercial variant GPS with Standard Positioning Service (SPS), and communication equipment.



The equipment also include electronic warfare systems; AN/AVS-9 Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System; M197 20mm machine gun; Target Sight System (TSS); support equipment; spare engine containers; spare and repair parts; tools and test equipment; technical data and publication.



The statement said the sum to be paid by Nigeria also covers the training of personnel in handling the equipment.



The statement reads: "This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner in Sub-Saharan Africa.



"The proposed sale will better equip Nigeria to contribute to shared security objectives, promote regional stability and build interoperability with the U.S. and other Western partners.



"This sale will be a major contribution to U.S. and Nigerian security goals. Nigeria will have no difficulty absorbing the equipment and services into its armed force."



The U.S. also stated that the training of Nigerian officials for the maintenance of the equipment will be for a period of five years and will require approximately three contractor support representatives to reside in Nigeria for a period of two years.

FG pardons former Governors Dariye and Nyame who were convicted for stealing N2.7bn by saintbillion(m) : 7:40 pm On Apr 15

Former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye; and Former Governor Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, who were both imprisoned for stealing N1.16bn and N1.6bn respectively, have been pardoned by the federal government.



The former Governors made the list of convicts (159 convicts) who were pardoned by President Muhammadu Buhari who presided over a Council of State on Thursday April 14.



Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami who spoke to journalists after the council of state meeting, said 159 out of 162 applications presented for consideration for the prerogative of mercy for convicts and inmates in correctional facilities nationwide, were approved.



Malami noted that the council rejected a proposal to grant pardon to one of the prisoners sentenced to 120 years for theft of over N25bn. The pardon, he said, was sought on health grounds.

Census holds April 2023 - FG by saintbillion(m) : 7:42 pm On Apr 15

The National Council of State has approved the national population census for April 2023 after the general elections.



This was disclosed by Director-General of National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa-Kwarra after a meeting of the Council of State presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday April 15.



Revealing that the NPC would be conducting a pilot census from June 2022 after political parties must have concluded their pre-general elections activities, Isa-Kwarra added that they would deploying a high technology for the exercise.



He also noted that the last census exercise was held in 2006. The NPC DG said;



“It is very crucial because I have highlighted that the census is a very important exercise for the nation.

“Because through census we generate the data that we use for policy making, for planning, for development, by the three tiers of government, and the private sector, they all need this.

“If you are a private sector, you’re producing something, certainly, you need to know the population of an area if you want to create a market there.

“So census data is very crucial, very important. Because, the data we’ve been using are just projections, estimation. And are sort of obsolete, we need the actual census data to use for our planning.“

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pay surprise visit to Queen in UK two years after stepping down as senior royals by saintbillion(m) : 8:00 pm On Apr 15

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle paid a surprise visit to Queen Elizabeth two years after stepping down as senior royals.



The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met the Queen on Thursday, April 14.



They stopped at Windsor on their way to The Hague, in the Netherlands, for the Invictus Games.



Prince Harry was last reported to be in the UK in July 2021 to unveil a statue of his mother, Princess Diana, while Meghan is not thought to have been in the country since 2020.

Oluwo of Iwo and his new wife, Queen Firdaus step out together by saintbillion(m) : 8:02 pm On Apr 15

Oluwo of Iwoland, Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, stepped out with his new wife, Queen Firdaus for an event on Thursday April 14.



"Arole Olodumare number one. Alase Lori Orisa number one in all Yorubaland !! Emperor Telu1 and Queen Firdaus of Iwoland @hrh_firdau" the monarch captioned the photos.



The couple got married last month. Firdaus is the granddaughter of the late emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

You can’t remain in an abusive marriage and expect to live long. Marriage is no doubt a blessing but an abusive marriage is a curse - Actress Seun Osigbesan by saintbillion(m) : 8:05 pm On Apr 15

Actress Seun Osigbesan has waded into the online conversation centered on domestic violence.



Sharing a video of a woman being abused by her husband, the actress stated that one can't remain in an abusive marriage and expect to live long.



Seun noted that marriage is a blessing but an abusive marriage is "absolutely a curse". She wrote;



You can’t remain in an ABUSIVE MARRIAGE such as this and expect to live long. NEVER!
It is not magic!

GOD SAID “I have set before you LIFE and DEATH, blessing and cursing, therefore, CHOOSE LIFE, that you and your descendants may live.” ~ Deut 30:19

God will NOT come down and help anyone (no matter how much you pray)
All the help we need is in the word of God.
If you leave an abusive marriage, then you have chosen LIFE.

Marriage is no doubt a blessing.
But AN ABUSIVE MARRIAGE IS ABSOLUTELY A CURSE!!!

He who has ears, let him hear what the spirit is saying.

*Viewers, discretion is advised*

Veteran singer, Orlando Julius, dies at 79 by saintbillion(m) : 10:03 pm On Apr 15

Veteran highlife musician, Orlando Julius Ekemode has died. The singer died on Friday, April 15, at the age of 79.



Bimbo Esho of the Evergreen Music Company Limited confirmed the death of the 79-year-old highlife singer.



In her eulogy, while announcing Orlando Julius’ death, Esho wrote;



“Bimbo Daddy has passed On…This was the message I stumbled on waking up at exactly 3am to peruse my WhatsApp page.. It was a message sent in to me by Orlando Julius beautiful and supportive wife Lady Latoya.

Orlando Julius a native of Ijebu Ijesha succumbed to the cold hands of death and breathed his last few hours ago at the age of 79.

We shall miss one of Nigeria’s fathers of Afro/Highlife Music , a gentleman and a fine Saxophonist. May daddy Orlando Julius soul journey well . To the entire Ekemode family may God give you the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.”



Julius was a saxophonist, singer and bandleader. A native of Ijebu Ijesha, his musical career took flight in the 60s when Eddie Okonta invited him to join his band. Before then, he had been tutored by Highlife musician Jazz Romero. With Okonta’s band, Julius performed in many gigs and opened for the American trumpeter and vocalist Louis Armstrong. In subsequent years, he would play with other bands, including Hugh Masakela and opened for other high profile international acts. Julius also opened for the iconic American musician James Brown.



He released his first hit ‘Jagua Nana’ in 1965 and went on to tour West Africa. Julius formed the Ashiko movement and taught people his style of music although he did not stay in this position for long.



After spending some time in the United States, he returned to Nigeria in 1984. He quickly began recording tracks for the album Dance Afro-Beat, leading him to put together the 18-person Nigerian All-Stars band.

Man gets 80cm earphone wire stuck in bladder after using it while masturbating by saintbillion(m) : 10:05 pm On Apr 15

A man who used an 80cm earphone wire while masturbating ended up getting it stuck in his bladder.



The 34-year-old was admitted to the emergency department of Dr Soetmo General-Academic Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia, after complaining of stomach pains when urinating.



He revealed to doctors that he had inserted an earphone wire into his urethra between 3-5 times a week while masturbating.

Doctors who checked out the bloke say they didn't find any signs of psychotic symptoms, OCD, anxiety or depression.



The strange insertion was carried out "based on sexual pleasure and gratification," and the wire that had lodged itself in his bladder was "visible and quickly identified" by the hospital team.



The wire had been coiled and fortunately not attached to the bladder wall, with an extraction carried out using grasping forceps, while the earphone wire was said to be 2-3mm in size and 80cm in length.

The man was discharged the next day with no reported bladder residue and was later diagnosed with polyembolokoilamania, the act of inserting foreign items into orifices such as the rectum or vagina.



According to a medical journal published on Science Direct, the man "showed no apparent psychotic behaviours and was mentally well".



The journal states: "Self-inserted urinary bladder foreign bodies for sexual gratification generate a significant challenge for physicians due to its difficult diagnosis and management.



"Most patients were late to be admitted due to embarrassment leading to serious short-term and long-term complications. We report a 34-year-old male with an earphone wire as a urinary bladder foreign body.



"The findings in the patient were compared with the currently published reports through a comprehensive literature review to evaluate the current strategy for diagnosis and management for self-inserted genitourinary foreign bodies to achieve sexual pleasure."

Elon Musk mocks Mark Zuckerberg, calls him the 'sun King' for his total power over Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram; Promises to open up Twitter to public if his $43b takeover over is approved by saintbillion(m) : 10:36 pm On Apr 15

Elon Musk has mocked fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he exercises too much control over his social media businnesses, while calling him 'Zuckerberg the 14th' in a mocking reference to the Sun King.



Musk, 50, who on Thursday tabled a $43 billion bid of Twitter to take the company private, was in Vancouver for a TED conference, and was asked about his plans to buy Twitter, which he confirmed earlier that morning.


He insisted that it was 'not a way to make money', but rather a bid to defend democracy and protect freedom of speech.


Asked what he would say to critics pointing out that the world's richest man controlling such an influential platform could be dangerous, Musk replied that he wanted to make the platform more open, not more restricted.


'As for media sort of ownership, I mean, you've got Mark Zuckerberg owning Facebook and Instagram and WhatsApp, and with a share ownership structure that will have Mark Zuckerberg the 14th still controlling those entities,' Musk said, in a reference to Louis 14th, the all-powerful 'Sun King'.


'Like, literally,' Musk added.'We won't have that at Twitter.'


Musk said that he wanted to keep the maximum number of shareholders within Twitter, rather than dominating it himself. He currently owns 9.1 percent of Twitter. Zuckerberg owns 12.8 percent of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.


Musk also said that he wanted to help freedom of speech rather than do media censorship like Zuckerberg.


'If in doubt, let the speech exist,' said Musk.


'If it's a, you know, a gray area, I would say let the tweet exist.'


He added: 'I'm not saying that I have all the answers here, but I do think that we want to be just very reluctant to delete things. And just be very cautious with permanent bans. Timeouts, I think, are better than permanent bans.'

He also said that he has a 'Plan B' if his initial $41 billion offer fails


'My strong intuitive sense is having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is important to the future of civilization,' he said


It's not the first time Musk and Zuckerberg have knocked each other .


Musk in the past tweeted that people should '#DeleteFacebook', accused Facebook of 'spying' on users, and blamed the company for stirring up the January 6 insurrection.


Musk on Thursday admitted that he didn't know if his bid for Twitter would go through.


'I'm not sure I will actually be able to acquire it,' he told the Vancouver audience.


'I could technically afford it, but this is not a way to make money.'

MNJTF troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue 6 Nigerian female hostages in Lake Chad region by saintbillion(m) : 7:05 pm On Apr 21

Troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force(MNJTF), comprising Nigeria and Niger Republics and Cameron, have killed five members of the Boko Haram and Islamic States of West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists, recovered and destroyed several weapons including gun trucks belonging to the criminals.



The soldiers in continuation with Operation Lake Sanity, also rescued six women held captive by the terrorists around Tunbun Fulani and Tunbun Rago area of the Lake Chad region.



Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Colonel Muhammad Dole, who made this known in a statement on Wednesday April 20, however said that one soldier was killed during the operations while others who were wounded in action are currently receiving treatment at a military hospital.



Read the statement below...



"In continuation with Operation Lake Sanity MNJTF troops (Nigeria and Niger Republics troops) at Forward Operations Base Arege conducted clearance operations in close coordination with the Air Task Force (ATF).



"The ATF identified intelligence driven targets which they engaged using multiple sorties in the vicinity of Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Rago, where about twenty terrorists were neutralised. Ground forces then advanced and reached Tunbun Fulani but could not access Tunbun Rago due to marshy terrain.



"The criminals on sighting the advancing troops fled and abandoned their check point, pulled off their uniforms and left their rifles and other equipment behind. Tunbun Rago was found deserted with Boko haram corpses and a shallow grave containing Boko haram corpses discovered, as the criminals beat a hasty retreat.



"Relatedly, the MNJTF Nigerien troops of Sector 4 while on patrol in the general area of Ngagam – Kabalewa and N’guigmi engaged a group of fleeing terrorists, neutralised five BHT/ISWAP insurgents, destroyed two Gun trucks and large stock of arms and ammunitions were recovered. Sadly, one soldier paid supreme sacrifice and few others were wounded in action, currently receiving treatment at a military hospital.



In another encounter with Boko Haram Terrorists/ISWAP insurgents in the course of further clearance operations by MNJTF troops of Sector 1 (Cameroon) in the vicinity of Toumbuma, Kerenua, and Chikingudu neutralized 2 Boko haram criminals and maintained dominance in the area.



"At the end of the earlier battle engagement around Tunbun Fulani and Tunbun Rago, six (6) traumatized female BHTs hostages managed to escape and were found by own troops who then assisted them and brought them to own troop’s location. They were professionally handled and given medical care in the bush.



The rescued women have been moved to Maiduguri for further processing and handover to the civil authorities before they rejoin their families. Preliminary investigation revealed that the escapees who hailed from Adamawa, Borno, Gombe and Yobe states were kidnapped at different places and times by the evil and criminally minded BHTs/ISWAP ranging from October 2020 to April 2021. Details of each escapee is as follows:

a. Grace Daniel age 38 years kidnapped at Mainok along Maiduguri Road On 18 December 2020.

b. Susan Lazarus aged 28 years kidnapped at Kupre Hong LGA Adamawa on 9 April 2021.

c. Jumai Inuwa aged 42 years kidnapped along Damaturu – Maiduguri highway on 19 October 2020.

d. Maria Adamu aged 27 years kidnapped at Gulak Adamawa state on 6 December 2020.

e. Martha Malu aged 25 years kidnapped at Damboa road on 1 December 2020.

f. Malakalya Dambade aged 37 years kidnapped at Mainok along Maiduguri highway on 25 February 2021.

"The ongoing aggressive clearance patrol into the terrorists’ enclaves, continue to degrade the will and fighting spirit of the insurgents. The offensive operation characterized by raids, deliberate attacks, ambushes and air operations is exacting serious pressures on the insurgents, forcing them to continue retreating and enabling hostages to escape. This momentum would be sustained."

Diego Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' jersey auction opens with a $5m bid by saintbillion(m) : 7:42 pm On Apr 21

An auction of the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, kicked off Wednesday April 20, with a bid of over $5 million.



The football icon, who died in 2020, swapped shirts with England midfielder Steve Hodge after full time and he has been in possession of the treasured item for the last 35 years.



Hodge has now put the shirt up for sale at Sotheby's and the online auction has already started.



The reserve of $5million has already been met by one interested buyer but there are two weeks remaining for bidders to stake their claim as the auction ends on May 4.
Maradona's status as a superstar was cemented in that quarter-final in 1986.



Argentina won the game 2-1, with their diminutive talisman deceiving the referee by using his hand to score what appeared to the office to be a header. Hodge was involved in the incident, passing the ball back to the goalkeeper before Maradona used his cunning to leap and reach the ball with his hand.



Afterwards the player famously said it was scored 'a little with the head of Maradona, and a little with the hand of God'.



His other strike in the game was voted 'Goal of the Century' in a FIFA poll and saw him dribble around almost the entire England team before slotting the ball past Peter Shilton.
It was the most famous game in the career of a footballing genius, who was 25 at the time and went on to help his side win the tournament in Mexico.



Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectables, said the two goals 'balance each other brilliantly' and reveal two facets of Maradona's character.



The first 'was really cunning and did involve an element of luck,' he said. 'But then he scored a second goal, which was one of the most unbelievable - almost angelic - goals ever.'



Hodge was the lucky owner for more than three decades and previously explained how he snagged it.



He said: 'I was walking down the tunnel and Maradona was coming in the opposite direction. I just tugged my shirt and we swapped there and then.'



Hodge has now revealed why he is selling the iconic shirt, explaining: 'I have been the proud owner of this item for over 35 years, since Diego and I swapped shirts in the tunnel after the famed match.

'It was an absolute privilege to have played against one of the greatest and most magnificent football players of all time.



'It has also been a pleasure to share it with the public over the last 20 years at the National Football Museum, where it has been on display.



'The Hand of God shirt has deep cultural meaning to the football world, the people of Argentina, and the people of England and I'm certain that the new owner will have immense pride in owning the world's most iconic football shirt.'



The shirt will be on display in Sothebys' London showroom on Bond Street during the April 20-May 4 bidding period.

Update: Man punched by Mike Tyson on plane identified as a thief and fraudster by saintbillion(m) : 7:44 pm On Apr 23

The man who was punched by Mike Tyson after allegedly harassing the boxing legend aboard a JetBlue airplane at the San Francisco Airport has been identified.



Melvin George Townsend III, 36, of Punta Gorda, Florida has served 20- and 15-month prison sentences for a variety of crimes, including possession of Oxycodone, burglary, grand theft, fraud, and trafficking stolen property, according to a records search. In one 2018 incident, he stole a trailer by trespassing and hitching the unit it to his pickup, reported TMZ.



Townsend was last released from a Florida prison in July of 2020 after serving 15 months of a 25-month sentence for that incident and his use of a fraudulent personal ID. He previously did time for trafficking stolen property in 2009 and 2010.



Townsend does have a lawyer, although he has yet to sue the 55-year-old Tyson.



'To state the obvious, as one of the greatest fighters of all time, Mr. Tyson should have exercised greater restraint before using his hands on an overly excited fan,' Townsend's attorney, Matt Morgan, told TMZ.



Townsend is 'still in shock,' according to Morgan, who left open the possibility of a lawsuit.



'[Townsend has] not made a determination on what his next steps will be. He hired counsel due to his physical injuries, the overwhelming nature of this event and the associated media inquiries.'



Witnesses claim Tyson was initially "cool" with all his fellow passengers, including the one sat behind him and his friend. Iron Mike even agreed to take a selfie with one of them and remained "patient" with the other man sat in the row behind him.


However, Tyson soon grew tired of engaging with the fan and reportedly asked him to be quiet, but the passenger reportedly continued to "annoy" the American boxer and that was when he snapped. Watch the video here.



As the man continued talking, Tyson then stood, turned, and threw several punches to the man's face and forehead.


'Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Mike, come on, stop that,' a man is heard saying on the cell phone footage.


Another video of the aftermath of the incident, shows the man with traces of blood on his forehead.


'My boy just got beat up by Mike Tyson. Yeah, he got f***ed up. Just trying to ask for an autograph. I don't know what happened.' said the man shooting the video.



Tyson, however, claims he was reacting to an unruly passenger who had been harassing him and actually threw a water bottle at the boxing legend.



'Unfortunately, Mr. Tyson had an incident on a flight with an aggressive passenger who began harassing him and threw a water bottle at him while he was in his seat,' a representative for Tyson told DailyMail

Lagos state govt reopens Chrisland schools by saintbillion(m) : 7:48 pm On Apr 23

The Lagos State Government has ordered the reopening of all Chrisland Schools in the state that were earlier shut down following the viral s*x video of some pupils of the school.



The state gave the order for the reopening of the school in a statement released by the state Commissioner of Education, Folasade Adefisayo.



Recall that the state government had on Monday, April 18, ordered the closure of the school's branches in Lagos state following the leaked s*x video. Some students of the school were taken to Dubai to represent the school in a sporting competition. However, they got there and engaged in immoral acts that they filmed and also shared online.



A statement announcing the reopening of the school reads



“The Lagos State Ministry of Education has directed that all Chrisland Schools shut for alleged misconduct of some students in Dubai be reopened from Monday, April 25th, 2022.

The directive follows a review of the ongoing administrative investigation into the incident. Besides, it is to ensure that students are not denied access to learning when the new term begins on Monday 25th April 2022.

The State Government shut the schools for the safety of students and the staff and to ensure unhindered investigation of the incident.

The Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies of the State, in conjunction with the school’s Parent Teachers Association, will be working on scheduled psychosocial support for the students.

An extensive assessment of the school’s procedure, especially on external trips and excursions, is being made to identify safety gaps and prevent such incidents.

Besides, the Ministry will launch the reviewed guidelines/protocols governing private and public schools across the state within the next one month.”

President Buhari approves reopening of four more land borders by saintbillion(m) : 7:53 pm On Apr 23

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reopening of four more land borders. The borders are Idiroko in Ogun, Jibiya in Katsina, Kamba in Kebbi and Ikom in Cross River.



Recall that as part of measures to curb the proliferation of illegal importation of drugs, small arms and agricultural products into Nigeria from neighbouring West African countries, President Buhari in August 2019 ordered the closure of land borders.



In 2020, the president ordered the reopening of borders in Seme in Lagos, Illela in Sokoto, Maigatari in Jigawa, and Mfum in Cross River.


A memo released by the deputy comptroller-general of the NCS, E, I. Edorhe, and released on April 22, disclosed that the President has given an order for the reopening of the borders.



“Sequel to the presidential directive dated 16 December, 2020, granting approval for phased reopening of land borders namely; Mfum, Seme, Illela and Maigatari borders across the country, I am directed to inform you that four additional borders listed below have been approved for re-opening: Idiroko border post, Ogun state (south-west zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina (north-west zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi state (north-west zone); and Ikom border post, Cross River state (south-south zone),” the memo reads.

Consequently, all customs formations and JBPTs are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines.”the memo read in part

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