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President Barack Obama has named a Nigerian, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo who served in top parts at the Treasury Department to succeed Caroline Atkinson as his deputy national security adviser for International financial issues. Adeyemo, 34, was a part of Obama’s administration since 2009. He joined the White House’s National Economic Council as deputy director. He was the Treasury’s lead negotiator on the currency agreement that was part of the Pacific trade deal. Obama said in the statement: “For the past four years, I have relied on Caroline Atkinson, most recently as my Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, as we’ve navigated pressing challenges to the global economy.” “As my representative at the G-7 and G-20, she played a key role in coordinating our response to international financial crises, worked

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A NEW BEGINNING FOR NIGERIA AND CANADA T

he year 2015 is significant for Nigeria and Canada in many respects. It is the year both countries had a change of government; and not just a change of government, but a change from the conservative to more progressive after over a decade-long regime of arrogant conservative party misgovervance. It is also a year familiar names popped up in the mantle of leadership in both countries. For Nigeria, erstwhile military dictator-butnow-turned democrat, Muhammadu Buhari, mounted the saddle as democratically elected president 30 years after his first sojourn on the same seat as military head of state. And for Canada, it was Justin Pierre James Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau who stepped up to the seat as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister. 2015 also represents a year revelations of sleaze rent the air in both countries. But while corruption in government cannot be said to be a major headache in Canada, it is the reverse in Nigeria. In fact, in Nigeria, it seems strange not to hear of corruption by government officials. And the level of corruption is usually strange even by Nigerian standards. But strange things of course are never strange in Nigeria. What is considered abnormal and unimaginable in other climes are far from being so in Nigeria – especially in the political arena. Indeed, it could, to some extent, be said that Nigerians are beyond shock and dismay where corruption is concerned. Otherwise how else could one describe the indifference so far displayed by the people of the country towards the shocking revelations coming out of the ongoing arms purchase probe in Nigeria? Appropriately dubbed “Dasukigate”, the revelations appear to set immediate past administration of President Goodluck Jonathan on the road to infamy and somewhat on a trip to Golgotha. The signs are certainly ominous. It will be recalled that shortly after assumption of office on May 29 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned a panel to investigate how billions of dollars meant for the procurement of arms to fight Boko Haram insurgency in the north east of Nigeria disappeared from the vaults of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the administration of his predecessor in office, Goodluck Jonathan. The bubble burst when Presidential Investigation Committee in its interim report revealed an extra-budgetary spending by Jonathan’s administration to the tune of N643.8 billion, and an additional $2.2 billion meant for purchase of arms and munitions. An estimated $600 million was also found to have been withdrawn from

the CBN two weeks to the March 28, 2015 presidential elections in questionable circumstances. The man in-charge of the management, disbursement and supervision of these funds was Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd), President Jonathan’s National Security Adviser (NSA). These monies have been alleged to have been laundered by Dasuki in a manner and formulae that would leave any people other than Nigerians speechless. Among those alleged to have benefitted from the loot are Chief Raymond Dokpesi, multi-billionaire founder and owner of African Independent Television and Raypower 100.5 FM. He was alleged to have received N2.1 billion from Dasuki from the funds meant for purchase of arms. Dokpesi told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials that the money he received from Dasuki was for the airing of Jonathan’s campaign and publicity for the PDP. He was subsequently arrested, detained and later released on bail. On December 9, he was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Former minister of state for finance Bashir Yuguda was also fingered in the arms deal scam. Yuguda was alleged to have received the sum of N1.5 billion from Dasuki through an unnamed company for unstated purposes, N1.275 billion from Stallion Group during the campaign for the last general election and another N775 million allegedly received from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation for unstated purposes. He too has been arrested and charged to court. Former minister of state for finance Bashir Yuguda was also fingered in the arms deal scam. Yuguda was alleged to have received the sum of N1.5 billion from Dasuki through an unnamed company for unstated purposes, N1.275 billion from Stallion Group during the campaign for the last general election and another N775 million allegedly received from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation for unstated purposes. He too has been arrested and charged to court. Former Sokoto state governor Attahiru Bafarawa was also arrested in connection with the $2.1 billion arms purchase scam. He is alleged to have benefited about N100 million from Dasuki. He has denied the allegation, describing it as an orchestrated media campaign aimed at tarnishing his image. His 35-year-old son Sagir Bafarawa, allegedly received from Dasuki the sum of N4.6 billion from funds budgeted for the prosecution of the war against terror. Sagir Bafarawa told EFCC officials that the payment was meant to secure

the services of Marabouts (Muslim “holy men” who are believed to possess supernatural spiritual powers) from Saudi Arabia and other North African countries to pray for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s victory in the last presidential election. Ex-convict and former Chairman of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and deputy national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George a.k.a Lagos Boy, and former Rivers State PDP governor Peter Odili each received N100 million from Col Sambo Dasuki. The largesse to the two PDP officials was also alleged to have been diverted from funds meant for the purchase of arms in order to better equip the Nigerian military in its campaign against Islamist terror group, Boko Haram. Olabode George has denied receiving any money from Dasuki, claiming that he doesn’t know Dasuki and has never met him throughout his tenure, let alone collecting money from him. Former Senate president, David Mark was also alleged to have received N10.7 billion from the arms purchase fund deal, while former coordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance under President Jonathan’s administration, Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi OkonjoIweala, was alleged to have diverted the late head of state Sani Abacha’s loot. Though Okonjo-Iweala has not been directly accused of benefitting from the loot, she allegedly approved the transfer of at least N61.4 billion ($300 million and £5.5 million) from funds recovered from the late Abacha, to the office of the NSA, few weeks to the 2015 presidential election. She said the money was a loan to the office of the NSA In all of these allegations, the former NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki, has stoutly defended his actions, claiming that he was obeying the orders of former President Goodluck Jonathan. So far Jonathan’s responses have been tepid and un-reassuring. At a recent forum in Washington DC on “Presidential Elections and Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Case Studies on Nigeria and Tanzania”, a conversational forum in which he was a speaker, Jonathan denied ever awarding any contract to the tune of $2.1 billion for procurement of arms. He dismissed the allegation as bogus and queried off-handedly “where did the money come from? Meanwhile, protests continue in parts of the south east of Nigeria over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and founder of the internet pirate radio, Radio Biafra. The street protests have witnessed a few causalities as soldiers shot at the protesters in a bid to disperse them. So

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far, the causalities have failed to stop the protests. The IPOB are protesting marginalization of the Igbos in Nigeria, and thus demanding secession from the country. Earlier last month a Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja had ordered Nnamdi Kanu released on bail. The Directorate of State Security (DSS) failed to obey the court order and instead withdrew the case against Kanu from the Magistrate Court on grounds of lack of jurisdiction. In a modified affidavit, the DSS earlier this month sought from an Abuja Federal High Court permission to detain Nnamdi Kanu for a further 90 days on grounds that it was in possession of information suggesting that Kanu was financing terrorism. The order was granted, but in a counter affidavit, Kanu's lawyer Vincent Obetalast Wednesday approached the court with an application for the bail of his client who, according to him, had already been held for 80 days since his arrest by the DSS. The presiding judge, Justice Ademola in his ruling ordered the unconditional release of Kanu on grounds that his continued detention without trial violated Section 158 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and Section 35 of the 1999 Constitution. In a similar development, members of the Shiite Muslim sect who were observing their annual procession on the streets of Zaria, Kaduna State, clashed with the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai. Seven of the Shiite Muslims were said to have been killed in the clash. The incident occurred on Saturday December 12 after an argument ensued when members of the sect tried to deny the convoy of the Army chief passage. And in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last Wednesday appeared in a rare televised town hall meeting in simple shirt sleeves to defend his relaxed style of governing which he said was not indicative of his being a lightweight prime minister. Trudeau who last month appointed a cabinet of equal number of men and women following his victory at the October 19 polls, has faced harsh criticism from his opponents who decry what they see as his obsession with style instead of real governance. Critics accuse him of being weak on terrorism, implying that he would be pushed around by leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama. Trudeau is also often seen taking selfies with passers-by on the street. Last Tuesday, he took a group of sick children to see the new "Star Wars" movie. But in the town hall meeting arranged by Maclean's magazine, Trudeau defended his style, saying

"it's not about image, it's about substance. According to him "If you want to serve Canadians well ... you have to listen to them, you have to get to know people, you have to be engaged in real conversations and talking about their hopes and dreams for the country.” In contrast, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is not known to have such disarming street connect despite massive support from the ordinary people of Nigeria. While this may be understandable in a country sharply divided along ethnoreligious lines and daunting security challenges, Justin Trudeau’s style is nevertheless worth emulating in Black World’s most populous country. Finally, the President of United States of America, Barack Obama, has appointed 34-year-old Nigerian-born American, Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, as Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs. Adewaletakes over from Caroline Atkinson whose tenure ended recently after two and half years on the job. Adeyemo has served in Obama’s administration since 2009. In a statement announcing Adeyemo’s appointment, President Barak Obama said the Nigerian helped the US combat global economic recession which started in 2008. Adeyemo graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a bachelor of arts, before moving to Yale Law School, where he bagged his Juris Doctor (JD) in specialized law. Adewale served in top roles including Treasury Department in the White House and Deputy Chief of Staff to US Secretary, Jacob Lew. He was also part of the team that helped coordinate US response to global recession and also helped to establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the United States. Adewale joins the league of Nigerians making the country proud around the world. We in Nigerian-Canadian News join millions of Nigerians at home and in Diaspora to wish Adewale Adeyemo successful tenure as US Deputy National Security Adviser. As the year 2015 gradually winds down, we also wish our numerous readers merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. It is our hope that the coming year 2016 would usher in closer and mutually beneficial ties between Nigeria and Canada. We pray and hope that by this time next year, we shall be able to count the gains in the relationship between both countries. On our part, Nigerian-Canadian News promise to always be there for you with authoritative news concerning both countries. Once again, happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.

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DEFINED Sexual anorexia is having little or no desire for sexual contact. Anorexia means “interrupted appetite.” People who have sexual anorexia actively avoid, fear or dread sexual intimacy. Inhibited sexual desire, sexual avoidance, and sexual aversion are phrases that describe the same condition. Sexual anorexia can include problems such as impotence in men, but often there is no physical cause. Both men and women can suffer from sexual anorexia. Symptoms The main symptom of sexual anorexia is a lack of sexual desire or interest. A person with sexual anorexia may also show fear and anger when the subject of sex comes up. Slovenian physician Dr. Sanja Rozman explained at the 2011 Global Addiction Conference that someone with sexual anorexia can become obsessed with avoiding sex to the point that it “dominates one’s life.” CAUSES Both physical and emotional problems can lead to sexual anorexia in some people. Physical causes can include: • hormone imbalances • recent childbirth • breastfeeding • medication use • exhaustion Common emotional causes of sexual anorexia are: • sexual abuse and rape • negative attitude toward sex • strict religious upbringing in relation to sex • communication problems • power struggles with a partner or loved one

DIAGNOSIS Sexual anorexia can be difficult to diagnose. There is no single test to identify the condition. Blood tests can show hormone levels that might interfere with libido. Talk therapy with a counselor, psychiatrist, or sex therapist can also help diagnose severe lack of sexual desire. MEDICAL TREATMENT Hormone therapy is an effective form of treatment for some people with sexual anorexia. Adults who suffer from inhibited sexual desire because of low testosterone or estrogen levels may benefit from medical treatment. This can be especially helpful for men with lack of sexual interest related to erectile dysfunction. Menopausal women with low desire may also benefit from hormone replacement therapy to help boost libido. THERAPY The emotional side of sexual anorexia needs to be treated too. Couples counseling, relationship training, and sessions with a sex therapist are all options to consider. Conflict resolution can play a positive role in treating problems with sexual desire. People who were brought up thinking that sex is wrong, as well as people who have suffered from sexual trauma, can work through their past issues with a trusted professional in an effort to gain a healthy attitude toward sex. SEXUAL ANOREXIA AND PORNOGRAPHY The availability of online pornography may be linked to sexual anorexia in some cases. Researchers from the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS) studied more than 28,000 Italian men. They

found that looking at vast amounts of porn from early adolescence eventually caused the men to feel detached and uninterested in real-life sexual situations. SEXUAL ANOREXIA VS. SEXUAL ADDICTION Some people with sexual anorexia go through cycles where they experience symptoms of sexual addiction as well. Dr. Patrick Carnes, author of Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual SelfHatred, explains that in many people, sexual anorexia and sexual addiction come from the same belief system. Think of it as two sides of the same coin. The need to be in control one’s life, the feelings of despair, and preoccupation with sex are present in both conditions. Sex addicts are too compulsive and promiscuous to take control and deal with the negativity in their lives. The difference is that sexual anorexics gain the control they crave by rejecting sex. OUTLOOK The outlook for people with sexual anorexia varies greatly. The medical half of the equation can be relatively easy to fix. But the deep psychological component of sexual anorexia can be difficult— and time consuming—to treat. Many centers that deal with sexual addiction have treatment programs for sexual anorexia too. Keeping the lines of communication open can help prevent your partner from feeling rejected. Focusing on nonsexual affection and touch may help couples work through an inhibited sex drive with feelings of hope for the future.

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Ontario government looks into medical marijuana exemptions once again By G.G. Bastalino A re-evaluation of medical marijuana exemptions will be carried out as Ontario’s Liberal government attempts to orchestrate it with the new e-cigarette rules yet to be technically effective. The proposal to reconsider came a day after medical marijuana users were informed of the exemptions stated on the vaporizing law. According to Dipika Damerla, Associate Health Minister of Ontario, re-

Dipika Damerla sponses from media reports and online feedbacks prompted the government to assess the exemption again. In the last week of No-

vember, the Liberal government quietly exempted users of medical marijuana from a law that prohibits e-cigarette users in places where regular cigarette smoking is not allowed. Nonetheless, these regulation will soon be effective come January 1, 2016. Having been exempted, medical marijuana users are allowed to vaporize at work, in restaurants or in playgrounds. Moreover, Minster Damerla haven’t clarified if the reconsideration will take more time, further than January 1.

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By Chasing Liberty The school board of Edmonton Catholic School District has been concerned over the increasing number of violent events happening inside and outside of the country, including the recent mass shootings in California, USA. This prompted the school organization to disallow any international field trips of students and staff. In fact, the board issued a memo informing the entire staff that the decision will involve the cancellation of the 20 trips set to be made this school year, which is grounded on the safety of the students. The memo was sent on behalf of assistant superintendent Pat Lema of school’s operations on the second week of December, citing the horrible incidents in the US and Paris. The memo reads: “Recent media reports advise that there have been 355 mass shootings in 336 days in the United States, which confirms that acts of violence can occur any-

where at any time. This new statistic illustrates our concern for the safety and well-being of students and staff when travelling. With recent events in Paris and California, and heightened concerns in other cities, we feel it best to limit our travels to within Canada for the remainder of this school year.” Notably, similar letter will be sent to the parents of all the students. Further, the Alberta School Board’s Insurance Exchange sent a bulletin to the school boards in Alberta saying that terror attacks are increasing and the Islamic State has been demonstrating utter disregard of humanity which could pose danger and threats to school groups while on travel. The organization suggested that school boards should reassess any plans of travelling abroad. The bulletin stated that: “The unpredictability of ISIS as to where these extremists will hit next is a concern, as they have supporters throughout the world. The teacher in

charge, the principal, and the school board have a legal obligation to ensure a safe and caring environment. Student, staff and chaperone safety should be first and foremost.” Also, the insurance bulletin gives emphasis on the responsibility of the school boards to educate its students and not to place them in a situation that may cause potential harm or hazard to their lives. The Calgary of Catholic School District also called for the cancellation of all international travels on the same day the Edmonton Catholic School announced its decision, citing concerns on students and staff safety. However, the school didn’t note violence, shootings or terrorism on its memo. “After some consultation with some of our stakeholder groups we have determined that we will be putting a moratorium on our international travel,” said school district spokeswoman, Tanya Younker. “That will be reevaluated in September, 2016,”she added.

Six provinces will see closures of Victorian Order of Nurses as part of its efforts to restructure the nonprofitable charitable institution. The restructuring will involve termination of its programs in New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland, Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The shutting down of the health and home-care services in these provinces will affect about 352 individuals of the 6,446 employees the organization have. The head office will also reduce 23 per cent of its staff. VON, which has been delivering people of all ages various health and homecare services, studied this decision over the past two years. In November, VON Canada office located at Fredericton’s Brookside Mall closed few days ahead of the reorganization announcement made by the national office according to CBC News. “This was a very a difficult but necessary decision to ensure that VON remains viable as an organization,” said president and CEO JoAnne Poirier on a teleconference call. “I think that we

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were at a crossroads where we needed to become leaner and more efficient in order to provide quality services that our partners can afford.” Since 1897, VON has established a range of services which include adult day programs, visiting nursing, senior’s exercise programs, foot care clinics, detox centre home support, seasonal flu programs and elder abuse intervention programs. The organization owed some money which caused the company to undergo receivership to secure the wages of its employees. The amount owed cannot be divulged due to a court order said Poirier. The news of VON’s restructuring and closures decision saddened the Canadian Nurses Association which recognized the organization as the longeststanding home and community health-care charity in Canada. “CNA understands how challenging it is to provide health care that meets the growing and changing needs of Canadians, especially as funding declines,” said Anne Sutherland Boal, CEO of the association in a statement emailed to CBC. “To keep Canadians connected to the health ser-

vices they need, care providers, communities and governments will have to work together to fill any gaps that are created by the loss of VON.” According to Ivy Lyn Bourgeault, professor of Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, one of the challenges that confront the health-care system in addressing the needs of the many aging adults in the community is the restructuring efforts of VON. “I suspect that this wasn’t the most pleasant day at the office for some folks, not to mention to clients who won’t have their home-care provider,” stated Bourgeault. “It does become really challenging and disruptive for clients when the care provider that has been taking care of them shifts and changes.” Generally, the activities that VON provides to its home and community care clients are those tasks that allow elders to become independent at home. Moreover, Victor Boudreau, Health Minister of New Brunswick expressed his confidence over the government’s capability to look for other charitable institutions that could provide the same services to clients in the province.

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Police Records Checks Reform Act NCNC Staff The Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015, has been passed into effect On Dec 1, 2015, in Ontario. The act is formulated to cement sanctions for the ways to which employers are able to conduct criminal background checks on prospective employees. The information that will then be passed on to various employers after the detailed checks have been completed for future references. Details of the act will finalize a comprehensive province-wide standards that will be used to govern different types of information. This information, that can only be disclosed by the police will be held with private and confidential terms. It is in response to record queries regarding prospective employees and is provided to help remove any unnecessary challenges to employment, any prospects of holding a license or office, or any possible application to an educational program or ability to take part in any volunteer activities. The main purposes of the Act are concerned with the prevention and unfortunate disclosure of sensitive conviction and criminal records. This information would have been garnered from street checks or socalled “carding”, along with any available mental health information of the prospective applicant. Such a legislation has now set forth Ontario's firstever clear, consistent and concise set of standards regarding convict or criminal records. Its further objective is to enhance the ways in which police record checks will be conducted in the province. It also indicates

criminal offenses. This is in the event that an absolute or conditional discharge has been given, and there are criminal offenses to which outstanding charges or warrants (i.e. outstanding charges for which no conviction has been entered) exists. Also, other aspects wherein court orders that are made against individuals, or criminal offenses that resulted from the finding of a “not criminally responsible” on account of mental disorder may be divulged. For three main categories of the Act, the convictions for which a pardon has been granted will basically not be disclosed. However, there is an exception to which disclosure can be authorized under the Criminal Records Act (Canada). There are certain underlying conditions of the act. To note, one of the most significant standings of the Act is the fact that it requires that the individual for whom the request is queried shall have time to peruse the information. Upon final assessment and reviews, then the information will be consented to be passed on for its disclosure (see s. 12). In situations that are seemingly inappropriate, a non-conviction information is included in a record. The subsection 10(4) of the Act provides that the individual may request a reconsideration of the disclosure.

Muhammadu Sanusi Donated N19.7 Billion for Acquisition of Arms While Serving as CBN Governor By Sandra Beagan In June 2009, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In October 2010, he received a directive from then President Goodluck Jonathan to donate N19.7 billion from the apex bank to the Nigerian Police Force to facilitate the procurement of armoured helicopters, communications equipment, armoured patrol vans, and anti-riot equipment. Under Sanusi’s watch, The Central Bank also paid out N3.2 billion to the Of-

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areas to which the majority of purposes for checks can be conducted and how information can be divulged. Record checks are highlighted in the new legislation under the following categories: record • Criminal checks; • Criminal record and judicial matters checks • Vulnerable sector checks. The police record check is the actual search of records that are found in the huge police databases regarding any individual's code of conduct. In most cases, the elements of the information provided are used as part of a further screening process in areas such as volunteering, employment, or applying for a professional license or public office. The Act has certain limitations for the different categories involved and standard of information that can be released by police authorities. In regards to operational conditions, the checks are utilized by employers most to oftentimes filter out applicants through the findings revealed from the criminal records checks. Pursuant to section 9 of the Act, the disclosure of “nonconviction information” is now mainly forbidden in the areas of criminal record checks, with “non-conviction information”, having been defined as inclusive of

Muhammadu Sanusi II fice of the National Security Adviser (NSA), ostensibly for the construction of a counter-terrorism centre for the Office of the NSA. According to documents obtained by THEWILL, the monies were provided via the bank’s intervention fund. THEWILL was apparently unable to confirm whether the apex bank had monitored the funds to ensure that they

were being used for the stated project. Sanusi recently denied that the CBN had ever given monies directly to the NSA or to other agencies seeking the bank’s assistance during his tenure. However, in a letter to the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria in 2014, he confirmed that, when the bank paid N19.7 billion directly to the Police Force for the acquisitions, he was following the orders of former President Goodluck Jonathan. “At the height of security uncertainties in Nigeria, the Ministry of Po-

In Brampton-Ontario, City councillors are now working on a proposal to ban fireworks in residential neighborhoods after two incidents occurred wherein homes were destroyed and others seriously damaged during Diwali celebrations earlier in November 2015. Following the incidents, a motion passed, which sets forth imminent bans on the sale of fireworks and the use of them on residential properties. Staffing personnel have been directed to look at means of improving enforcement, as well as what it would cost the city to expand municipally-organized fireworks displays for celebrations of Canada Day and New Year’s Day to include by further extensions Victoria Day and Diwali. The homes that were damaged in the Brampton neighborhood and which had to be evacuated following a large fire, serve as the catalyst for the impending bans on fireworks. Luckily, firefighters were able to respond swiftly to the call around10:45 p.m. to find a home on Binder Twine Trail engulfed in flames from a raging fire. Immediate evacuation methods were employed to shuttle-in buses of residents to a nearby shelter, as an emergency evacuation order was issued. Fortunately, no adverse injuries were reported. Thorough investigations by the Police confirmed that the cause was as a result of the improper use of fireworks. Currently, no charges

lice Affairs petitioned His Excellency, the President, for access to the CBN Intervention Fund. His Excellency approved that this be done in his letter of 6 October 2010 referenced MPA/ PSD/S/0243… “The CBN Board of Directors then reviewed and approved this request. See Annexure HH for the issuance of a grant by the CBN from the Intervention Fund to the Nigerian Police Force, for the procurement of: • Armoured Helicopters,   • Armoured Patrol Vans, • Anti-Riot Equipment;   • Hand held Communication Equipment,” Sanusi wrote. His letter goes on to say, “Upon the application

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have still not been laid on the perpetrators, however, the damages remain extensive. Constable George Tudos said, “We know that fireworks were being set off just in front of that residence prior to the fire being started,”. According to But Chief Michael Clark of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, implementing the ban may be quite challenging if due process is not followed. “It’s always a challenge, even if there would be a ban, how it would be enforced,” Clark said while further adding that the city typically issues less than 100 permits per year. In closing, he highlighted that “And yet we have a lot more use in that so the challenge really will be the enforcement of that.”. His assertion is that the best rule of thumb with fireworks is that unless users are cognizant of the damages and injuries that may be caused, then safety concerns should render those persons unwelcome to the practice. Finally, adding, he commented that “Fireworks are inherently dangerous and we much prefer they would leave them to the professionals,”. Over the past 10 years, Brampton has been plagued with an ever-growing safety concern about the usage of fireworks and their different effects in the environment. Bylaws were significantly reduced in order to try and reduce the hazards. Back in 2006, the city had placed limits on usage of fireworks to four specific holidays: Canada Day, Victoria Day, New

Chief Michael Clark Years, and Diwali. Further changes occurred in 2011, whereby the bylaw was amended to require anyone using fireworks apply for a permit. It also required that a house needs to be at a minimum of 60 feet wide in order for someone to safely use small residential fireworks. But Councillor Grant Gibson says the changes are not working and the fireworks are getting bigger and louder. Since 2011, the number of complaints related to the use of fireworks in the city had tripled. Shown below is a list of the number of calls that were made to emergency 311 regarding firework incidents in 2014: • Victoria Day 121 complaints, up from 17 in 2011 • Canada Day 206 complaints, up from 34 in 2011 • Diwali 510 complaints, up from 181 in 2011 Some persons believe that challenges might be present, due to previous attempts at restricting fireworks use. These had ignited tensions in the community and forced councillors to consider alternatives, and increasing awareness through education.

of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the CBN paid N2.1 Billion for the automation and renovation of the Federal Executive Council Chamber. “The CBN also initiated, with His Excellency, the President’s approval, the construction of the International Conference Centre for Nigeria. “His Excellency, the President, also requested that the CBN pay N3.2 Billion for the construction of a new counter terrorism centre for the office of the National Security Adviser. “The FRCN itself is a beneficiary of the CBN’s intervention policy as the CBN paid the sum of N220 Million to the FRCN and also organised the banking sector, through the Banker’s Committee, to

pay N280 Million, totalling a sum of N500 Million, for the construction of the IFRS Academy.” The current Nigerian Federal Government, under President Muhammadu Buhari, has launched a probe into arms purchases for security agencies which occurred under the administration of previous President Jonathan. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting the past NSA, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, and several others about the misappropriation of $2 billion dollars that had been earmarked for arms procurement. But, unfortunately, it is in a dilemma over how to question the controversial Emir because he currently occupies a sensitive position.

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By Daniel Forrester Quebec will create its own registry for nonrestricted firearms – but it will not spark a return to the scheme by the national government. The former conservative government abolished the registry but Quebec officials believe it is important for firearms safety so will set up their own database. National Security minister Pierre Moreau revealed every non-registered gun in Quebec will receive an individual number that will be entered into a provincial database. That comes three years after the previous government controversially abolished the database. Under the new rules, all firearms owners will have a year to register their weapon when the bill becomes law. Failure to do so will lead to fines ranging from $500 to $5,000. Moreau said the former registry was important for the police to know if a weapon is on the premises when they get called out to properties. Moreau said: "The

idea is that every gun will have its own number. We will be able to know where the gun is and who owns the gun. “If there is a violent situation, they will know and they will be aware of the fact that there is a gun on the premises,” Moreau said owners can register for free and can do it online. The news has been welcomed by gun control activists. Heidi Rathjen, cofounder of the Coalition for Gun Control, called the bill "extremely good news." Rathjen was a witness to the Montreal Massacre of December 6 1989 when a gunman killed 14 women at Ecole Polytechnique. She said: "Every an-

niversary (of the massacre) is a time to reflect on how far we've come in terms of gun control. "And for the last nine years it was nothing but bad news. The (Tories) continued to weaken (gun control) and this is the first anniversary since the last nine sad ones that we have good news." The former Conservative government abolished the database, insisting the registry was just for show and did nothing to save lives – despite costing millions to run. Former public safety minister Vic Toews insisted the registry was “simply an attempt to make people feel safe, rather than doing something substantive in criminal law."

Quebec bring in strict new winter tire laws By Daniel Forrester Strict new laws have come into force in Quebec with drivers warned about their winter tires. As from December 15, all passenger vehicles must show the “mountain snowflake” pictogram that is recognized by Transport Canada. Any driver without the tires will face fines between $200 and $300. Quebec has always had a winter tire law but they became stricter this year. Quebec’s Highway Safety Code requires winter tires between December 15 and March 15. But now only the new tires with the “mountain snowflake will be accepted which shows they meet snow traction requirements, according to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada. There have been calls for Quebec’s requirements to go nationwide to help road safety. TRAC say 90 percent

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of Quebec’s motorists already use winter tires when the province made it law seven years ago. But they have also noted how drivers outside the province have taken note and winter tire use has risen even though it is not national law. TRAC said in a statement: “The role played by Quebec’s winter tire law and drivers in the province in making roadways safer right across Canada should not be underestimated. “The experience of Quebec motorists raised awareness of the safety

and performance benefits of winter tires and influenced many thousands of drivers to switch over to winter tires during the cold-weather months.” Quebec brought in the winter tire law in 2008 but the new strict rules have only come into force this month. In addition to passenger vehicles, the law also applies to mopeds, motorized scooters and motorcycles. Studded tires are specifically designed for the harsh conditions of winter driving in Quebec.

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Former OBHS President, Rosemary Sadlier, Issues Public Statement

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L-R: Rosemary Sadlier, Ngozi Ugoh & Yanyi Taunu at the 2015 Ethnic Media Christmas party I write to inform the public and supporters that I no longer hold the position of president of the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS). In 1978, Dr. Daniel G. Hill Sr. and Donna Hill, Lorraine Hubbard, Joanne Kaczmarski, Wilson O Brooks, and Phyllis Brooks founded the OBHS. It quickly became the premier organization for the study, preservation and promotion of Black (African Canadian) history in Ontario. Today the OBHS is the only Ontario Provincial Heritage Organization of the Ministry of Tourism,

Culture and Sport devoted to Black history and heritage. For 25 years, it has been an honour and privilege to serve the people of Ontario through the OBHS as a volunteer. My introduction to the OBHS was as a non-member volunteer. Subsequently, I graduated to membership, board member and finally the president in 1993. During my twenty-two year tenure as president, I worked diligently to have the OBHS achieve government introduction of several important measures of recogni-

tion of the Afro-Canadian community in Ontario and Canada. The most significant being the 1996 declaration of February as Black History Month in Canada (passed in December 1995) with the assistance and support of Jean Augustine, then Parliamentary Secretary and MP for EtobicokeLakeshore. Later, through the OBHS, I spearheaded the recognition of August 1st as Emancipation Day in Toronto, Ottawa, Ontario and Canada and the celebration of Kwanzaa in the City of Toronto and continued on p(48)

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Sandra Jansen I thought of when I went to bed at night,”, indicating that she supported the motion and welcomes any further discussion that seeks to create alternative locations for day cares, such as schools and senior facilities.

Being a sitting member of the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, she will now become the province’s first sitting MLA to deliver a baby during her term. As the mom-to-be looks to even consider the realities of having a child, the provincial legislature is now being bombarded with a series of logistical questions as to how this MLA will be able to juggle her responsibilities while being the deputy continued on p(48)

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This Time Around Continued from last month By Taiwo Iredele Odubiyi A passage in the Bible flashed through Antonio’s mind. He stood and reached up to where his hand luggage was. He brought it down, took out his Bible and returned the luggage. Then he sat down and opened the Living Bible to First Corinthians chapter six, reading from verse one. “When you have something against another Christian, why do you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter, instead of taking it to other Christians to decide who is right?” He pondered on this verse for a while and then continued to read the following verses. When he got to verse seven, he stopped and went back to verse six, reading slowly for understanding, “but instead, one Christian sues another - right in front of unbelievers! To have such lawsuits at all is a real defeat for you. Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?” He closed the Bible, thinking about the words. The Bible was right. Why not allow Misan to keep the child if that was what she wanted? The child already knew him and he could be coming regularly to see her. If he had to make it a legal case, his lovely baby, Weyin would suffer the most and she was innocent in this matter. She didn’t ask to be born. She would have to appear in court and be asked a lot of ridiculous questions. He could imagine the look of confusion that would be on her face. And if at the end of the legal proceedings, he was granted custody of her, how could he take her from her mother - the only parent she had ever known till recently? It would be devastating to her. What did he know about taking care of a three-year old girl, anyway? He took a deep breath, still deep in thought. Misan must have gone through a lot, bringing the girl up alone, playing the role of the father and mother for over three years. She had taken care of his child for him. As she said, she could have terminated the pregnancy but she did not. He should commend her. It wasn’t as if she was so difficult, anyway - she had agreed to the DNA test, told Weyin about him at his suggestion, and when he asked them to pray at the restaurant, she responded. Probably he was the one who did not handle that last meeting well. Most of what he said was unnecessary especially the part of the name of the

Pastor Taiwo I.Odubiyi child. What should she have done when the baby was born - decide not to give her any name? And even though he was not aware of the baby, she had named her Antonia, after him and given her his last name too. He sighed. It seemed he had a lot to learn about how to handle a woman. She also said they didn’t like each other. She obviously didn’t like him and he couldn’t blame her. Like she said, he had caused her so much pain. He had to make it up to her, somehow. By the time the plane landed in BWI airport, he had decided to call Misan and apologize for the way he talked to her but that might have to wait until after his Sunday show. He would still want to see his lawyer though, just to make him aware. On Wednesday, Misan’s mother phoned her. “So, what did Antonio say about Weyin?” “He has confirmed that she is his daughter.” “And?” Misan shrugged. “I don’t know.” “What do you mean by that? Did he say anything about taking responsibility?” “He did and also said many things which I didn’t like.” “Okay, can I see him before he goes back to the US?” Her mother asked. “He has gone back.” Mrs. Ikomi was surprised. “Gone back? When?” “He must have left yesterday.” “So, what did you agree on about Weyin?” “We couldn’t reach an agreement.” Misan said and then sighed, “Look, Mom, don’t fret yourself over this.” “I should not fret myself over what happens to you ... my daughter?” “Mom, everything will be fine.” Misan said tiredly. “I hope so.” On Friday, Antonio phoned Misan again but she didn’t pick his call. That was the second time he would call her since he went back to the US but she hadn’t answered it. She didn’t know what she would tell him yet. What would he say anyway - that he had pa-

rental rights? She actually needed someone to share the burden of raising the child with her but the someone shouldn’t be Antonio. She had changed her mind about him and thought he was very nice but he obviously didn’t think much of her and she was sure his family wouldn’t too. And she didn’t trust him, he might try anything to take Weyin from her. Would marriage to him solve some of the problems? She asked herself again. On Saturday afternoon, Misan went to the church to see Pastor Faith and briefed her about the whole situation and Antonio’s proposal of marriage. When she stopped, Pastor Faith began, “Well, before a person should agree to marriage, some basic things must be in place or else, the marriage will not be what it’s supposed to be. There are questions you must ask yourself - one, can you say that the person truly and deeply loves you?” “I can’t -” Misan began. The woman raised her right palm to face Misan. “I’m not asking you to answer the questions right now but these questions are what you must be able to say yes to - before agreeing to marriage.” Misan brought her pen and jotter out, ready to write. “And so, can you say the person loves you?” As Misan wrote, she answered the question in her heart. No, I don’t think so. “Two, can you say you love the person as well?” Misan wrote the question down as well as she thought - I think I am attracted to him but I wouldn’t call it love. Pastor Faith continued. “Three, is the person ready for commitment?” Misan’s head was still bent as she wrote the third question. He talked about commitment but I doubt if he can be committed for long. He doesn’t seem to be the type who will commit. The pastor continued to talk and gave Misan eleven points more and then asked her, “So, how many of these questions can you say ‘yes’ to?” Misan smiled shook her head.

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Dear Agatha, I am in a very difficult position. One I would find extremely difficult to explain to my former boyfriend. I honestly don’t even know how to explain it to myself let alone any other one, because it is a very strange thing. My ex-boyfriend and I went our different ways about five months ago, and since then I haven’t slept with another man on account of the way we separated. I caught him with one of my very good friends. For me, it was the height of it all. Prior to that time, we have had issues concerning his ability to keep his pants zipped up. Because I have always been told that relationship takes time to form, I kept enduring the situation for four years. But catching him with my friend was more than I could endure. I didn’t give him the chance to explain anything and told him in clear terms that I don’t ever want to see him. Even when some of his friends came to beg and explain that I should give him a chance to explain what really happened, I ignored them all. My parents also tried to speak on his behalf, but backed off when I made my stance very obvious. I honestly thought I was rid of him until I discovered that I am about five months pregnant. The shock isn’t the pregnancy, but the way my body concealed the knowledge from me. Like I said, we have gone our separate ways and I am carrying his baby inside of me. How do I convince him that the child is his? How do I present the case to him and his family after telling him I am through with him? Will he believe me? Will he ever accept the child as his own? How do I bring a child whose birth would be clothed in controversy into the world? How do I explain the whole matter to my parents or his for that matter? Would he believe I didn’t know about the pregnancy until now? At 32, who would believe I didn’t know I was pregnant till now? The few friends I told are divided in opinion. While some think abortion is still possible at this stage of the pregnancy, some think I should go ahead and have the baby on my own, since I have a good job without telling the father. Yet others think I owe myself and baby the

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Agatha Edo gataedo@yahoo.com agatha.edo@gmail.com responsibility of informing the father. And that even if he denies, at least, he would be aware of the existence of the baby. I am in a very tight corner. Please help me. I love to have a baby, but not in this controversial manner. A doctor I contacted said it was too risky to abort the child at this stage. He also explained that some women don’t experience the usual signs and agrees it is inexplicable. I am so confused because even if he accepts I don’t want to marry him again. There is no way I can marry a man I don’t trust. And I don’t want to be a single mother either. Iremide. Dear Iremide, I don’t subscribe to you aborting the baby whatever the situation. A child is a gift from God and only He has the right to touch a life. He takes and gives as He pleases. It isn’t in your place to do that. The fact that He didn’t allow you the pleasure of experiencing the natural signs a woman notices when she gets pregnant shows that this child is meant to be. What this means is that this child is very determined to come and any attempt by you to terminate its life could result in your death too. So, be careful. At any rate, have you

bothered to consider God’s reason for making all these happen? Naturally, when a woman takes in, her flow is expected to stop even if she is one of those lucky women who don’t experience nausea, spitting and discomfort associated with the early days of pregnancy. That none of these happened shows the benevolent hands of God at work. Rather than worry at what this man would say, why not begin by thanking God for this special gift? I know and understand all the different shades of feelings you are going through as well as the attendant confusions, but going first to God would help you put things in their proper perspectives. First, you have to accept the reality of the baby growing inside of you. That is not negotiable. You must have the calmness of mind to accept that no matter what happens between the father and you, this baby has come to stay and for a while may be your sole responsibility. Once you have the grace to accept the baby as part of you, the attendant strength to face the hostility, condemnation as well as all the other negative attitudes from people around you would come from nowhere. This will help you know what advice to take and those to ignore. For instance, you will learn to shut out from your life those friends asking you to terminate this pregnancy. This is particularly necessary, because you caught your man with one of these so-called friends. Only the spirit of God can tell you the truth at all times. Those urging you to abort a five months old pregnancy don’t mean well for you. A lot can go wrong even if you entrust your life to the best doctor in the world. What would be your story if you end up having damaged womb? Would say you lost your

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Criminal Law About Criminal Law The Criminal Code of Canada is federal legislation that sets out criminal law and procedure in Canada. Criminal law prohibits harmful or undesirable conduct, and sets out the processes in which the Crown responds to it. Common Criminal Code offences include: •Assault •Impaired driving •Break and enter •Robbery •Uttering threats •Failure to comply with bail and/or probation. Who is involved in a criminal court case? Crown Attorney A lawyer who prosecutes criminal matters on behalf of the Crown. Defence counsel A lawyer who represents a defendant or accused person in a criminal case. Duty counsel – Legal Aid lawyers at the court who can help people who have not hired a lawyer on their first appearance date. Duty Counsel may help with guilty pleas for people who qualify. Duty Counsel may also represent accused persons at bail hearings in some circumstances. Defendant (accused) A person sued in a civil proceeding or accused in a criminal proceeding. Judge - The person authorized to determine legal matters in court. womb due to fears of raising a child alone? Would any of these friends give you any of their children to call your own? At 32, are you not old enough to be a mother or make your decision? Besides, have you stopped to consider the viability of your biological clock? What about the

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North Preston man pleads guilty in human trafficking case By N.Ugoh

Jury - A group of 12 people sworn to deliver a verdict after considering the evidence presented to them during the trial. Justice of the Peace A judicial officer who has authority to do a variety of things in criminal matters, including, issuing warrants and hearing bail applications and provincial offence trials. Witness - Someone who provides evidence in a trial. Police - The men and women whose job is to prevent crime, keep order and see that laws are obeyed. Victim Witness Assistance Worker - People who ensure that victims of crime are supported throughout the criminal justice process. They provide information about the court process and referrals to community supports and services. WHAT HAPPENS IN CRIMINAL COURT? If you are charged with a crime you will be given a form telling you when and where you must spiritual angle, the destiny of the individual? What if God reveals to you that child is meant to be your only child in life? Would you still be ashamed to care for it or make excuses for your reason to get rid of it? If you have never given him cause to sus-

make your first court appearance. This is not the trial date – it is the starting point for dealing with a criminal charge. You may have several more appearances in court before a trial date is set or the matter is otherwise resolved. You may be in custody and will be entitled to have a bail hearing before proceeding further with your case. A trial or preliminary hearing can be scheduled for one hour, or for several days. If you are ordered to appear in court, you must attend at the date and time indicated on the papers given to you.(A preliminary hearing is a court hearing to decide whether the Crown has enough evidence to hold a trial. At the end of the hearing, the accused will either be discharged or ordered to stand trial) You should arrive at the courthouse at least 30 minutes before you are required to be in court. Source:http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/ pect you, lied to him, he would believe you. Only a man who doesn’t trust his woman or running away from responsibility would deny a woman he has slept with. Don’t judge or condemn him even before giving him a chance to defend his honour as a man. continued on p(17)

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A young man from North Preston has pleaded guilty in a human trafficking case. Andre Jerome Gray, alongside Doreze Marvin Beals, was blamed for capturing and assaulting a 15-year-old girl and planning to sell her into prostitution in April 2014. Both men were 18 at the time of the offenses. Their trial opened recently in Nova Scotia Supreme Court. In a surprising development at the beginning of the trial, Gray pleaded guilty to kidnapping and common assault. His legal advisor, Pat MacEwen, focused on that his client has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape with bodily damage. “There’d been progressing talks with the Crown. We came to an understanding a week ago concerning what tallies Mr. Dim would concede to and we entered those requests

today,” MacEwan said outside court. The remaining charges against Gray are presently planned to be discussed when he’s sentenced Jan. 15. Beals and Gray were captured in April 2014 and accused of a progression of offenses after a young girl told police she had been held against her will for two days in the basement of Beals’ home on Clarence Street. Charges against the two included human trafficking, seizing, forcible constraint, rape causing on substantial bodily damage

and sexual obstruction. Beals likewise confronts weapons-related charges. His legal advisor, Laura McCarthy, went through recent meeting with the two Crown lawyers taking care of the case. Just before twelve, McCarthy reported that Beals might need more time to consider his best course of action. The case was dismissed until the following day. Crown prosecutor Perry Borden told court that if the trial proceeds, the girl who made the claims against Beals and Gray will be the first witness.

What are your legal responsibilities as a party host? By Miriam Yosowich Ah, it’s that time of year again. Christmas is acoming as is New Year’s. This is the time of year where one party after another is being hosted in celebration of the holiday season. Not everything is sparkly holiday garlands and “Oh Tannenbaum” though. If you are hosting, or planning to host a holiday party this season, then you should know that you incur some responsibility for your guests as social host. Canadian law long has grappled with the question of just how responsible a host is for his or her guest’s intoxicated state once they hit the road after the party. Though Canadian law has developed case law on the subject, there is still no absolute certainty and as the law is ever-evolving, it’s likely the law around social host liabilities will evolve as well. However, the Supreme Court of Canada at least gave us some guidance on the question of liability, in the 2006 case Childs v. Desormeaux, using the foreseeability of harm analysis to decide

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whether the party hosts failed in their duty of care towards Childs, and should have foreseen the harm that would be caused. In this case, Desmond Desormeaux consumed twelve beers in a relatively short time at a “bring your own booze party” (BYOB). The hosts only served a little champagne at the party. Desormeaux was known by the hosts to be a heavy drinker. One of the hosts asked him if he was ok to drive to which he responded: “No problem.” He then got into a car and got into an accident that caused a casualty, as well as leaving Zoe Childs, a passenger in the car Desormeaux hit, a quadriplegic. The question of duty of care and foreseeability is: did the host know, or should have known, that their guest who was about to leave and get into a car to drive, was intoxicated? The Supreme Court decided, on the facts of this case, that the hosts weren’t aware and didn’t have reason to be aware that Desormeaux was too drunk to drive. But wait a minute! The court accepted that the hosts knew Desormeaux was a heavy drinker and

still found them not responsible? The court found that it wasn’t enough to establish a duty of care if hosts just throw a party at which alcohol is served. As Ontario personal injury litigation lawyer Najma Rashid explained on the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Blog: “the host must do or neglect to do something which contributes to the drunk driving.” Be warned though: if you host a party and minors are present, you must be extra careful, because a supervisory relationship arises. Regardless who your guests are and when the duty of care kicks in, a good host will keep his or her guest’s safety in mind when throwing a party at which alcohol is served. What can you do as party host to throw a safe party? • Encourage people to take public transport or cabs; • Ask them to carpool and designate a sober driver for the night; • Take away their keys if you know they’re intoxicated; • Stop serving alcohol after a certain time. Source:Findlaw.ca

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FAMILY

Ring in 2016 with Lifelong Learning The start of a New Year provides a wonderful excuse to get together with friends and family and brush up on your literacy skills. Ring in 2016 together with these lifelong learning tips:

friends and family! Pick a new book to read as a group, or re-read one of your old favorites. No matter what, don’t forget to discuss the book when everyone is done, it will help improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

•AIM HIGH. Gather your family together and have everybody write down at least three New Year’s resolutions. When everyone has finished, take turns reading your resolutions out loud and discuss ways you could help each other to achieve them.

•MATH CHALLENGE. With a partner, take a deck of cards and place them facedown on the ground. Starting with two cards each, see who can add the numbers on their cards the fastest. Keep going and see how many cards you both can do! Being able to do simple math on the go will come in handy when it comes to calculating tips, estimating interest, and fig-

•READ TOGETHER. Start a book club with

uring out your change. • DREAM VACATION. Just because the holiday season is over, doesn’t mean you can’t still get away. Work together as a family to plan your dream vacation! Begin with an imaginary budget and see how many places you can go, or activities you can do, while staying within your allotted expenses. Get Involved. Join schools, libraries, families, and literacy organizations across Canada on January 27th and celebrate Family Literacy Day! Visit www. FamilyLiteracyDay.ca or follow @abclifeliteracy on Twitter to find out how you can get involved.

Is buying a home in the winter a good idea?

5 Ways to Use Credit Cards to Your Advantage (NC) Everyone needs to spend money – whether it’s on groceries, gas, entertainment or travel – and how we manage this spending is just as important as the money we’re putting away. While using a credit card may not be the right choice for everyone, if you manage your expenses and use your credit wisely, there can be numerous benefits. Krystal Yee, former personal finance columnist and blog author, has the following tips on how you can use credit cards to your advantage. 1. PAY IT OFF The number one rule when using a credit card is to only spend what you can afford. Paying your balance in full and on time will avoid interest charges that can add up and eat away at your bottom line. 2. CHOOSE REWARDS WISELY Most credit cards offer

rewards for the money you spend, and this can lead to more money in your pocket. Consider your lifestyle and spending habits to determine which card will work best for you. Cards like Tangerine’s MoneyBack Credit Card give 2% cash-back on purchases in two categories of your choice (for instance gas and groceries), and 1% cash-back on all other purchases. This card also has no annual fee. 3. SAVE WHILE YOU SPEND – One of the best ways to use your credit card rewards is to put the points or cash-back towards your balance and not spend it on more stuff. Tangerine’s card allows you to apply your rewards towards your credit card balance or have them redeemed into a savings account. This can be a great way to ensure rewards are working in your favour.

4. FOLLOW YOUR TRAIL Some credit cards allow you the ability to log into your account and see exactly where you have spent your money. Checking in often will allow you to stay on budget and ensure you’re spending money in the right places. 5. CONTROL YOUR CARD – Setting your credit card limit to a range you are comfortable with (and know you can pay back) is a great way to control your spending. Another way to control your card is to simply leave it at home and take cash if you’re going somewhere where you could be tempted to overspend, like a shopping mall or a bar. More information on how to use credit wisely is available at forwardthinking.tangerine.ca.

5 Tips for Parents With Teens in the New Year

NC) Consider this: It’s a cold winter day and you’ve just sat down with a mortgage professional to figure out how much house you can afford. You’ve determined that your finances are in order and you’re ready to start looking for a home. You’ve heard that spring is the best season for buying and selling real estate. Does that mean you’ll need to put your search on hold until the tulips start to bloom? “If you’ve worked out what you can afford and you’re ready for the home buying process, then shopping for real estate can happen at any time of year,” says Pat Verge, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “While spring and fall are busier times

for real estate sales, a serious home buyer should be looking out for potential homes as long as they’re ready to make a purchase. It can sometimes take many months to find the right property.” If you are planning to shop for real estate during the winter, these are a few things to bear in mind: SUPPLY: There may be fewer homes to choose from, but of the homes available for sale you may have less competition to deal with when making an offer. WEATHER: The homes you visit may already be covered with snow which may hide exterior defects; ask

to see photographs of the home taken earlier in the year and rely on a home inspector to tell you about any potential faults. MAKE TIME: The process for buying a home and the paperwork that follows is time consuming. Try to keep your other priorities organized so that you are ready to act if a home that you are interested in comes up. “If you’re eager to get ahead of the busy spring market, talk to your Realtor about looking into homes that aren’t yet listed but that are being prepared for sale,” says Verge. More information is available at www.wedothehomework.ca

By Shaun Brockman Canada’s most common New Year’s Resolution this year – for teens and for adults - was to lose weight. While setting health-related goals can be positive, framing them negatively and setting unrealistic goals can set us up for failure. New Years is a time for self-reflection and renewal, but too often for teens in Canada this can turn into a spiral of negative thoughts and emotions, often related to their bodies. Some teens may have made resolutions that they may not be able to keep, and others may not

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have the necessary tools or resources to start boosting their own self-esteem. Good body image and self-esteem starts at home, and at Kids Help Phone we know that by helping their children recognize their inner qualities and focusing on their accomplishments, parents help to teach kids that what is really important about them has nothing to do with their size, shape or weight. Parents can create an environment that promotes selfacceptance and positive self-esteem and help young people feel comfortable in their own skin, positively

affecting their confidence, thoughts and behaviours. HERE’S FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO AS A PARENT. COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CHILDREN. Explicitly tell them that you’re open to talking about what’s happening in their lives – both the good and the bad - while respecting that they may not want to disclose everything. NORMALIZE AND CELEBRATE DIVERSITY. Help your child continued on p(24)

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L’Oreal-UNESCO Honors Four Female Nigerian Scientists

Minimum wage in P.E.I. is rising By Pamela Sebek Caki Prince Edward Island is raising its minimum wage by half a dollar next year. The province decided that since approximately 10% of its citizens are on minimum wage, in 2016 they are going to raise the existing amount of $10.50 to $11 dollars per hour by the end of the year. The cabinet claimed there will be two phases to this raise. The first 25-cent increase will

be made on June 1st, 2016, and the second on October 1st of the same year. The Employment Standards Board carefully analyzes the economic factors in the province, and balances the finances to keep the employees of the Island satisfied. In order not to suffer any disadvantages from the mainland workers, this raise of $.50 per hour is one that had to be made. Similar wages exist in

neighbouring provinces like New Brunswick, where the minimum wage is $10.30 per hour, Nova Scotia has $10.10, and Newfoundland has $10.50. Although the fifty cents is not a tremendous amount, it is great news for the citizens living on the island, and also for the government who is finally succeeding at this comprehensive strategy to reduce poverty.

American Hotel Invests N4b in Ogun Tourism Sector By Sandra Beagan Radisson Hotels, of the American owned Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has made a move to invest N4 billion in the hospitality industry in Ogun State by establishing Park Inn Hotels and Suites in a prime location in central Abeokuta, the State capital. Radisson acquired the defunct Ogun State owned Gateway Hotels through a concession agreement. According to Marc Descrozaille, Area Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa, for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, management is aware of the increasing economic potential of the tourism and hospitality in-

dustries for this State, and the State is embracing this opportunity. The hotel has luxurious facilities, including a swimming pool that meets international standards, and is situated among acres of lush grounds. Descrozaille said, “This is the latest in a series of important hotel openings for us in Africa

and we are delighted to welcome the first Park Inn by Radisson in Abeokuta to further strengthen our leading position in Africa.” “The growth of Ogun State’s economy has led to increased demand for hotels, and Abeokuta’s strategic location means that it has developed as a key business and leisure destination,” he added.

you out of your decision. There is no way you both won’t talk about the past if both of you plan to play prominent roles in the life of this child. Until you listen to him, you won’t know how your friend ended up in the position you caught both of them. Have you ever tried considering the fact that your friend out of jealousy may have planned everything to ensure you broke up with him? You will never know the true nature of some of your friends or motive of their friendship unless you hear this man out. Listening doesn’t mean you should forgive him, but knowing what actually transpired that day would go a long way in helping you understand a lot of things happening around you. Whatever happens between the two of you, the interest of the child should always come first, because at the end of the day that is what would count the most. Good luck.

By Sandra Beagan L’Oreal has partnered with UNESCO to recognize the women who have most recently helped to make Africa great. Science and creativity and have no boundaries. They cross borders and unite races the world over. The L’Oreal-UNESCO program is an initiative that aims to reward talented young women who have excelled in their field of research. Each year, more than 5,000 applicants compete for the coveted L’OrealUNESCO award, but only a few will win. More than 200 talented young women have been granted fellowships for research projects, so the competition is stiff. In total, there are 47 programs in more than 100 countries. The selection board

includes more than 300 scientists and more than 40 science experts in the countries involved. For the ceremony, L’Oreal Foundation and UNESCO have selected 12 recipients from the Sub-Saharan African Region Fellowship to receive the 2015 awards. Among these 12 recipients, there are four Nigerian women who deserve special note. Rasheedat Mahamood of the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship of €10,000. Olubukola Adenubi of the University of Pretoria, Olutu Ifeoluwa of the University of Johannesburg, and Majidah HamidAdiamoh of the Medical Research Council Unit of the Gambia & University of Lagos were each awarded €5000 for their Doctoral

Fellowships. Sandeep Rai, Managing Director of L’Oreal South Africa, said that the For Women in Science program has been struggling for 17 years to make the world aware of the accomplishments that women have made. He added that much has been achieved in those years and that more than 2,000 women have been recognized for their skills and their contributions to science. The international recognition that the program has gained has given women a stepping stone toward accomplishing their dreams in competition with their male counterparts. He was also said, “Science is part of our DNA and we are really proud of all the women who continue to make a difference in African through our program.”

A Zimbabwean MP sent to court for Insulting Grace Mugabe

continued from p(15) Yes, he may appear irresponsible to you on account of his behaviour, but when it comes to the issue of knowing that he is about to be a father, don’t deny him his rights. Your body may be incubating the child, but he is the father. Hence he has the right to know because you didn’t make the baby alone. Even if he doubts the paternity of the baby, modern medicine has made such thing so simple. A DNA could be conducted on the foetus to determine the paternity or on the baby after birth. Telling him doesn’t mean you have to go back to him if you don’t want to, but it would give both of you the chance to discuss the well being of this child God has graciously given to the two of you. Overtime, it would also give you two the chance to re-assess your relationship. This child could be God’s way of forcing you to listen to the wise counsel of all those who tried to talk

tion had a portrait of Grace Mugabe with rally slogans emblazoned on his car at the PF annual conference on Victoria Falls. This is where the in-

Justice Wadyajena

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ne of the legislators of Zimbabwe’s ruling party was sent to court after making “insulting remarks” about the president’s wife, Grace Mugabe. During a heated debate with another PF party member, Justice Wadyajena, 35, is said to have used “abusive or insulting language” against the first lady of Zimbabwe. The party member who provoked the situa-

cident happened, when Wadyajena told party member Jimayi Mudvuri: “You are a fool as well as that mother of yours.” The “mother” refers to the

president’s wife, Grace. After his arrest, Wadyajena paid off his $800 bail and is expected to go on trial in the beginning of January, 2016.

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Give your rice an allnew taste today. Check out how to make your regular rice classical but still mouth-watering and delightful. This unique recipe will surely make your meals more joyous with your family and friends. For this particular recipe, we will use the Basmati Rice, however, for those who want to use the regular long-grained rice, there is another set of directions provided below. Remember! Before you cook the rice always ensure that you rinsed it well with lukewarm water to get rid of the remaining starch.

By A. Shawn The landmark discount store marked the end of a 28-year holiday tradition in Toronto, Honest Ed’s held its final turkey giveaway on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. The iconic store which is located at Bloor and Bathurst Sts., has been sold and is intended to close its doors late next year-2016. Hundreds of patrons lined up outside the iconic shop, to receive their sumptuous holiday bird while relinquishing the imminent closure of the store which is set to close next year. The usual festive madness brought about the usual festive madness at the 28th annual Honest Ed's turkey giveaway as customers scampered off to the corner of Bathurst and Bloor. While the weather conditions were not as welcoming, people from all over the city could be seen linedup and waiting as the queue wound its way west from the shop's entrance at Bathurst, down to Markham, and then east on Lennox and back up to Bathurst. Over the past 28 years, the line has begun the day before the giveaway and wound its way around the huge store. Russell Lazar, longtime manager of Honest Ed’s store, while lamenting on the plans of the imminent closure, highlighted that the event would go out with a bang, and that it did. Dignitaries were on hand to give away turkey and fruitcake to more than 1000 families beginning as early as 10 a.m. Persons were, however, greeted with a first come, first served basis.

General manager Russell Lazar also highlighted that up to 3,000 people show up each year. “People come for the bargains, some people come just to be part of a happening and, for a lot of people, it’s the only way to get a turkey,” Russel said. In total, about 1,200-1,500 people received a free turkey and fruitcake every year since its inception. Ed Mirvish, Toronto's entrepreneur, and philanthropist, became the original owner and namesake of Honest Ed’s franchise store which started the annual turkey giveaway in 1988. Mirvish passed away in 2007, but the tradition was carried on by his son David, who also participated in the giveaways on Sunday. Renowned figures, such as Toronto Mayor John Tory, were seen to be among the recognizable figures helping with the distribution of turkeys and fruitcake at the store, located at Bloor and Bathurst Streets. Other notable figures in the distribution included; Police Chief Mark Saunders, Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey, Toronto Argonauts legend Mike “Pinball” Clemons and Mayor John Tory were among those helping to distribute the turkeys. While this will likely be the last year for the Mirvish Christmas turkey giveaways at Honest Ed’s, there is expected to be a continuation in another form for the next holiday season. David Mirvish, now owner and operator of Honest Ed’s, said, “The tradition of giving away free turkey at this time of year is part of my father’s

and Honest Ed’s legacy and has always has been most meaningful and memorable to me,”, and further added that, “It’s a tradition that I feel good about and good traditions should continue.” “I am honored and privileged to be able to do so,” Mirvish said while indicating his future plans of giving away free holiday turkeys in the future of organizations that work with feeding the less fortunate. The Honest Ed’s site at had been sold to developers in 2013, and is forecasted to build multistorey residential and commercial properties for sale to many prospective homeowners. While the store is intended to remain open until the end of 2016, Lazar has said that this is the last gobbler giveaway at the local landmark. He further added,“But I have no doubt the Mirvish family will continue this giveaway (on their own), putting turkeys directly in the hands of charity organizations,” “This store is a landmark in Toronto. Everybody knows Honest Ed’s. It won’t be replaced, you can’t replace it,” Mayor Tory said. “But time goes on and all we can hope is that the Mirvish family carries on working with everybody in the city, including myself, to make sure we have days like this where we can do just a little something to support those having difficulty keeping up.” The tradition of giving away turkeys to some of the city’s poorer residents, began in 1988 and right throughout the years the tradition has been carried on by successive generations of the Mirvish family.

DIRECTIONS WHEN USING REGULAR LONG-GRAINED RICE: 1. Parboil (partially boil) the rice. 2. Prepare and use 1 ¾ cups of coconut milk and 1 ¾ of stock. However, look at the type of rice you are using since each brand of rice is cooked differently from the other, you might use a little more or a little less coconut milk or stock. When using Basmati Rice: INGREDIENTS: For the Chicken: • 1.5 lbs of Chicken quar-

ters (small bite size chicken cuts) • 1 tsp. of thyme • 2 scotch bonnets or Ata Rodo • 1 Seasoning Cube • 1 tsp of Curry Powder • 1 small, diced onion • 1 bay leaf For the rice • 3 cups rice • 2 cups of coconut milk • 2 cups of stock from a boiled chicken • 2 tbsp of coconut oil or other types of cooking oil • 2 tbsp of crayfish • Red, orange and green bell peppers (optional) PROCEDURE: 1. Get the chicken. Slice them into small portions and place them in a pot. 2. Add onions, salt, bay leaf, scotch bonnets or Ata rodo, curry powder, thyme and stock cube.

3. Stir the mixture and cook it for 15 minutes. 4. Place the chicken in a bowl, separate from the stock. Let it rest for few minutes. 5. Place a frying pan in medium heat. Add coconut oil or any other cooking oil you prefer to use. 6. Sauté onion for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s browned. Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Also, add hot chili pepper and Cray fish. Allow the mixture to boil. 7. Put the basmati rice into the pan and let it cook for 15 minutes. Add chicken, vegetables and shrimps. Cover the pan and wait for 10 minutes more. 8. Wait for 5 minutes until you see the pan steaming. Remove the cover and stir the mixture. 9. Put out the fire. Serve the rice and enjoy.

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Michael Garron by A. Shawn

The Toronto East General hospital was renamed on Dec. 2, 2015, to the MGH Michael Garron hospital in recognition, of the late Michael Garron who died forty years ago as a teenager. The hospital was renamed in the honor of the Michael Garron, who was born at the hospital there in 1962. Being diagnosed with a certain rare cancer at the age of 6, his life was tragically cut short at the age of 13. While on his death bed, Berna and Myron promised Michael that his life would always be remembered. Their promise has seen them previously donating $30 million in Michael's name to SickKids, and then in addition to offering smaller donations to Toronto East General at different intervals. The Garron family donated a hefty sum of $ 50 million in honor of their late son. This donation is believed to be the largest gift ever to a teaching hospital in Canada. A dying wish from the late Michael Garron was that his memories would not be forgotten. The late teenager had died from a rare soft tissue cancer in 1975. Myron Garron said, “Before our son Michael passed away, we made a commitment to him that his memory would never be forgotten. It warms our heart to know that this gift will benefit so many families and children who use the hospital,” while reminiscing the memories of his son. He extended immense thanks for the hospital's help in "realizing Michael's dream" while remembering the first time he held Michael, who was born at TEGH. Berna Garron- Mother of the late Michael, said when he knew his time was dwindling, he confessed what his biggest fear was to her: “He thought for sure people would forget him.” “As long as we were alive, he would never be forgotten,” Berna said, add-

ing that once she was alive, her son would always be remembered. Both parents then dedicated their lives to fulfilling Michael’s wish. Berna Garron has done all that is possible to keep Michael’s memory alive in ensuring that his story was known by as many people as possible. Michael is fondly remembered as a young man who never gave up, notwithstanding the circumstances. “His [code] was to always be positive, and never give up,” she reminisces. Adding that, while he was was right handed, even at one point when the bout of cancer meant amputating his right middle finger, he learned to do everything with his left hand, as cancer spread all the way up to his elbow and beyond. Chairman of the TEGH Foundation board of directors, Michael Burns said that the gift will “help thousands today and into the future.” He also added that “With this generous support from the Garrons, we are able to fund muchneeded investments in patient care and innovation.” The donation is slated to pay for new equipment which includes a CT scanner, and also two new teaching-research chairs to help with the recruitment of top medical talents. As soon as the Garrons announced their handsome donation to the Toronto East General Hospital, the hospital responded with a resounding announcement that it would be renaming the Toronto East Health Network, alongside its main campus to be known as the Michael Garron Hospital. Sarah Downey, Hospital president and CEO said that this donation will have a significant impact on the hospital. “Oh my god, it’s huge,” she beamed while adding the money would go towards three main areas. Further adding that “The community will have much faster access to health technology, health care providers (will be) better equipped for their jobs, and (the hospital will have) access, in time, to additional experts,”. “We had no idea that it would be like this, 40 years on.”, Berna said, highlighting that even though she knew she was going to do everything in her power to fulfill Michael’s wish, there was no way she could have predicted this.

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Protect Your Family With Prayers By: Pastor Taiwo Odubiyi Dear all, compliments of the season. I’d like to remind you today to surround and protect your family with prayers in the remaining few days of this year. The Bible admonishes us to ‘Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.’ (Ephesians 5:1517) At times like this, some people tend to leave God out of their plans but the Bible makes it clear that life belongs to God and it should not be taken for granted. We should rather commit it into God’s hands because He loves us. Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.” Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapour that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that. (James 4:13-15) Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. (Proverbs 27:1) There are things that no one can do for you, not even your parents or pastors. No one can give you joy, peace, or protection. Only God can, when you talk to Him in prayer. The Bible also reveals that satan is like a roaring lion, seeking whom to devour. We must resist him steadfastly. Satan is the enemy who has come to steal, to kill, and to destroy, but Jesus has come to give us life in abundance, and this is why we need to be prayerful. Our times are in God’s hands, and He is able to keep us alive and strong. Prayer will take your petitions to God, and where all else fails, prayer pre-

Pastor Taiwo I.Odubiyi vails. Everyone can pray. The more you pray, the more peace you have; the clearer things become; the stronger you become; the more favour you receive; the more blessings you get; the closer you are to God your maker; the more protection you have; and the more chains are broken. People prayed for Peter in Acts 12, and God delivered him. 5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. 6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison. 7 Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands. 8 Then the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and tie on your sandals”; and so he did. And he said to him, “Put on your garment and follow me.” 9 So he went out and followed him, and did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. 10 When they were past the first and the second guard posts, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord; and they went out and went down one street, and immediately the

angel departed from him. 11 And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.” Eleven prayer points with Scriptures. Use them to pray 1)Pray that God will cause you and your loved ones to escape calamities in the remaining days of this year 2013. They shall not come near you in Jesus name. Like a bird out of the snare of the fowler, you will escape with every member of your family and make it into the year 2014 in Jesus name. 2)But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the Lord’s oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul. (2Samuel 21:7) Mephibosheth was not killed along with the others, he was preserved. Pray that your life and that of your family members will be preserved. 3)God makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. (Psalm 46:9) Pray that God will cause every war in your life to cease, and let the weapons of the enemies be destroyed in Jesus name. 4)Lord, defend Your interests in our lives in Jesus name. God has plans for you but satan also has his agenda. You need to pray that God’s plans will come to pass. 5) Pray for the removal and destruction of every power contending with the power of God in your life, in Jesus name. Be sure though, that you are doing the right thing, and that you are in the will of God. 6) Help me, O Lord my God! Oh, save me according to Your mercy, 27 That they may know that this is Your

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hand— That You, Lord, have done it! (Psalm 109:26-27) Ask God to have mercy on you and help you, so that the world may know that He is the One working in your life. 7) Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the king of Assyria: ‘He shall not come into this city, Nor shoot an arrow there, Nor come before it with shield, Nor build a siege mound against it.’ (Isaiah 37:33) Pray that no arrow of the enemy will come to you in Jesus name. It shall not stand or come to pass. 8) And He increased His people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies. (Psalm 105:24) Pray for great increase to come upon you this year, that the Lord will prosper all that you lay your hands upon to do, that will glorify Him. 9) He made them stronger than their enemies. Pray for God’s strength to come upon you, to help you and give you victory so that the enemies do not prevail against you. 10) And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.” (Acts 12:11) Pray that as the Lord delivered Peter, so shall He deliver you from every trouble and danger. 11) God delivered Peter from the expectations of the people. Pray that God will deliver you from people’s expectations of shame, and destruction. 12) Pray that the lord will go ahead of you into the year and level every mountain. As you celebrate this season, do not forget to reach out to the less privileged and do things for them. Do things for your parents and those who are like parents to you as well. Doing good is a seed that will come back to you if the Lord tarries. Till I come your way again next year 2016, I pray that the God of miracles will visit you. His power will overshadow you. His grace will be sufficient for you. And His blessings will come upon you, as the year is fast coming to an end. Sadness is not our portion, troubles will not come in to us. With joy, laughter, and praises we will see the end of this year in Jesus name. E-mail: info@pastortaiwoodubiyi. org.uk

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Good Etiquette When Meeting Future In-Laws By A. Shawn It can be a very daunting experience for future in-laws who are taking their first steps towards meeting immediate relatives. While some parents are looking forward to this exchange, others can be very skeptical seeking out faults, while subconsciously protecting their offspring from what is inevitable. In all, it amounts to them seeking the best interest for all and just wanting to make sure that their child is truly in love with a conscious and sweet person- it can be a telltale experience. Some studies have shown that the best way to enhance confidence under these circumstances is to, avoid the dreaded lie detector test and other forms of interrogation techniques while trying to ace the first "interview". Good Impression Whether you are meeting them for the very first time or having met them before, it is imperative to make a good impression. Exude neutrality and be on your best behavior. The first impressions are formed instantly and are lasting in memory as the day of birth. Engage behavioral tactics to woo the in-laws. Lifetime Commitment Ironically, it can be one thing to meet your future in-laws, and not long after they somehow become the Mom and Dad your life. Believe it or not, once the ring is placed on that finger, then all sirens go blaring- the pressure is up. Are You the One? Somehow, if in-laws do not fancy a spouse very much, then inevitably there is an abounding array of conflict that will severely impact the relationship. Some advise that it is important for them to embrace the shortcomings in order to promote and enhance peace and harmony for a better life. Failure to do so might result in unyielding circumstances. The Big Day The big day would be the catalyst to cement that bond in the family, to reinforce friendships and

highlight the momentous rite of passage after that long stroll down the isle. Yet, however, it would be seemingly unrealistic to canter off into the sunset without a few uncomfortable social situations along the way. Effects of an Engagement Once an engagement has been enacted, then a barrage of official meetings follows. In-laws can now conduct a formal introduction, while traversing the path to formally uniting kin and future relatives. While dating and courting might have prolonged extensively, nothing is as pressuring as having to meet each other’s parents and siblings. With all the planning and rehearsing in trying to be your perfect self during this charade, nothing beats the right 'small talk' ammunition which is the key ingredient in setting off a great first impression. Subconcious state Excited and nervous, it can leave you flat-footed if not done to expectations. At certain intervals, our mind might seem to be playing tricks if things are seemingly not on par with personal feelings. Such thoughts are quite healthy for a situation that warrants self-control. Isle

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It is important to note that first meetings with the in-laws are usually prompted long before anyone thinks seriously about the chances of getting married. In most cases, prospective in-laws are met for the for the first time while still in the process of dating and courting. This first engaging scene usually takes place very early in the relationship while neither party is fully aware of future happenings. First impressions are made lightning-fast. Statistics have indicated that most people form an impression of someone in less than three minutes. Sarcastically, it usually takes longer to place an order than it does to form a first impression. With all this in mind, there is not much of a wiggle room to impress someone with your strength of character.

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FROM THE DOCTOR’S DESK THE EMERGING JEWS OF NIGERIA By Dr. Ignatius Odianosen Okosun (PhD). Africa, for all its beauty and rich history, has always been a complex and often harsh continent. It has been generally agreed that ethnic conflicts is one of the greatest obstacle to meaningful development in Africa due to the general negative outcome. Nigeria with over 300 ethnic groups, the various competition and rivalry among these various ethnic groups has been seen as a product of colonial contact. The ethnic factor, however, did not diminish with the advent of independence; rather, it became a yardstick for measuring contribution to the national development effort and especially for allocating and distributing power and national resources. Most developing countries are ethnically diverse. For many years, social sciences preferred to ignore the brute fact of ethnic identity. More recently, evidence is accumulating that is detrimental to economic performance. Journalistic accounts of wars in Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, and several other countries of sub-Saharan Africa in the 1990s have raised concern that ethnic cleavages and overlapping affiliations of religion, tribe, culture and race may undermine prospects for economic and political development in much of Africa. (Kamla-Ra, 2006: 101) Carved out of the west of Africa by Britain without regard for established ethnic, cultural and linguistic divisions, Nigeria has often experienced an ambiguous peace. Following decades of ethnic stiffness in colonial Nigeria, political instability reached a critical mass among independent Nigeria’s three dominant ethnic groups. On January 15, 1966, the Igbo launched a coup d’état under the command of Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi in an attempt to save the country from what Igbo leaders feared would be political fragmentation. Just after the successful coup, widespread mistrust of Igbo domination was aroused in the north among the Hausa-Fulani Muslims, many of whom opposed independence from Britain. Similar suspicions of the Igbo junta grew in the Yoruba west, prompting a joint Yoruba and HausaFulani countercoup against the Igbo six months later. The aftermath resulted in the Nigerian Civil War, also referred to as the Nigerian-Biafran War, was a three-year, bloody conflict with a death toll numbering more than one million people. Having commenced

seven years after Nigeria gained independence from Britain, the war began with the secession of the southeastern region of the nation on May 30, 1967, when it declared itself the independent Republic of Biafra. Countless decades gone by since conclusion of the Nigerian civil war in which government troops fought and overwhelmed fighters of the Republic of Biafra, a self-acclaimed nation - under the command of late Lieutenant-Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu the Ikemba of Nwewi, and the then Military Governor of Eastern Nigeria - which unilaterally declared independence and ceded from Nigeria on 30th May 1967. After about two-anda-half years of gory war, Biafran forces agreed to a ceasefire with the Nigerian military Government and were reintegrated back into Nigeria on 15 January 1970. The Nigerian civil war left in its wake overwhelming memories and sorrows to remember, during which over a million civilians were killed in fighting and from deprivation, but yet, the flicker of Biafra has not been laid to rest and the dream of an independent Igbo-Nationhood has not completely extinguished. Many Igbos grumbled of being reprimanded economically because of the war and still speak of being marginalized; the gullible ones were awash with political sentiment, religious bigotry, ethnicity and ignorance, with majority of them still fantasizing of a possible break-up from Nigeria. As days went by, the prospect of an independent Igbo land seemingly become impossible, especially as secessionists would want Nigeria’s lucrative oil fields while those publicly clamoring for independence are a very small minority for some ethnic, political and material interest. But nonetheless, these continuous and renewed agitations for a Biafran entity ought to be of great concern to the democratically elected government of President Mohammadu Buhari. With advents in technology becoming more advanced and volatile, the whizz-kids of science are on the rage. However the Igbo people are naturally brilliant in all spheres of human endeavor. They are endowed with genes that we could be compared to those of Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Pythagoras, and Bertrand Russell combined. If the Black man would ever venture into space exploration, I am sure of the shock that awaits us; an Igbo would not only land on the moon,

he would have a permanent abode there and a shop to sell all common needs. Such is the dynamism of the Igbo geniuses that I often refer to them as the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans of Africa. The Federal government should dialogue with Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, on his mercuric ideas that pummel the logic for the new Biafra struggle. He should have been aired on the national television to enlighten Nigerians on his new concept of Biafranism. He should be given the liberty to showcase to the world, if he was more brilliant and braver than our Oxford-trained Chief Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu who fought gallantly before absconding to safety while leaving behind a tale of woes. Furthermore Nnamdi Kanu would be asked to justify his claims that the Igbos are treated like second class citizens in the new ecclesiastic Nigeria where Kenule “Ken” Beeson Saro Wiwa paid the supreme prize through summary execution by the military Junta led by General Sani Abacha on the 10th of November 1995 for the Ogoni ethnic minority struggle. With the current hullabaloos and tintinnabulations by some gullible pro-opposition ignoramus masquerading as Biafran freedom fighters, it is irrevocable to draw their assiduity and that of their devotees to a non-violent and peaceful modus to realize their aims of an independent state of “Biafra” without any qualm, to frustrate a possible reoccurrence of 1967 where more than two-million souls were wasted. Moreover if the true motivation of the majority of Ndigbo is to break away from Nigeria; then a non-violent secession could stand to be the best possible approach to achieving the noise generating “Republic of Biafra.” But the way and manner in which Mr. Nnamdi Kanu - the super hero director of Radio Biafra continued to rain abuses and terror on the corporate existence of the Nigerian state is unhealthy and lethal for the collective existence of all and sundry. Since history has remained our best autopilot, going down memory lane will perhaps go a long way in navigating the ship of the Biafran state to berth the littoral of victory without raising an eyebrow. Considering the fact that the so-called Biafrans have nicknamed themselves “The Jews of Nigeria,” then learning from “Hebrew secession” will add more friction to their watery and slippery struggle. I believe in the Igbo agitations and any other tribes wishing to join them in determining

if they want to remain a part of Nigeria or disengage and form their own Biafra nation through a political process and be allowed to do so. That process is called a referendum - the same political process which birthed South Sudan and aborted the Scottish Nation. However, before this latest round of agitations began, there was the ‘Igbo Presidency Agenda’ which grew out of frustration over the inability of an Igbo candidate being elected to the utmost political office in the land. That was the main focus during political dispensations sandwiched between military regimes until the adopted Igbo President from the South-South. Do not get me wrong as the call for Biafra predates the Igbo Presidency agenda and was always being proclaimed even if muted at times. The volume we are hearing now though is unprecedented since the end of the horrendous Civil War as the emergence of a temporary focus for the struggle in deviate minded Nnamdi Kanu of Radio Biafra/IPOB and his incarceration has given a loud voice to those clamoring for separation. Right now though, these two platforms are in direct competition and are canceling each other out, throwing up two main factions within the dissatisfied Igbo people. Those who want an Igbo President and those who simply want to have self-determination through Biafra. They are mutually exclusive and are sabotaging each other’s objectives. A house divided against itself cannot stand” is the old maxim used to push for unity and also “United we stand, divided we fall.” A single broomstick is easily snapped but a broom which is a bundle of broomsticks will bend without breaking! The tripod consisting of three spread out bases connected at the apex is the most stable basic structure available which are individually useless if separated. Unity of purpose is intrinsic to the success of any project involving more than one person. There is no way to ask for Biafra and support an Igbo presidency simultaneously or expect Nigerians in the other geopolitical zones to support an Igbo president while agitations for Biafra are increasingly becoming militant. One has to dissolve in order for a national rise to prominence by the Igbo to be achieved either in Nigeria or through the creation of their own nation. The more vociferous voices are the ones shouting about secession and they have now started attacking anyone with ethnic

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origins within their geographical definition of Biafra who does not support it as a “coward” or “sellout.” Lists of prominent Igbo politicians that have publicly gone on record as being against the Biafra movement are being penciled down in order to publicly shame and get public opinion to turn against them. The lack of public support for the movement for the actualization of Biafra State from prominent Igbo politicians and other elected officials of Igbo extract does not favor the perception that this grass roots movement which should be a huge boost is seemingly limited to a section of the demographic, as it has virtually no support from Igbo elites which makes one wonder how successful it can really be as leading to a successful military campaign against Nigeria in order to achieve its goal is out of the question. The era of militancy leading to the independence of nations from imperialism is over and the disintegration of multi-ethnic nations into several smaller independent countries like the former Yugoslavia went through after the death of their strongman, Josip Broz Tito, is now a political process. The Igbo Presidency agenda on the other hand is nothing more than a political process governed by the numbers game in which the South-East needs to form alliances with other geopolitical zones in order to get one of their children elected as President of Nigeria. The dilemma is that this recapitulation of the call for Biafra is only making the calculation much more difficult as the other parts of the equation - five other geopolitical zones in the country have exceptionally low levels of trust in the Igbos and will not be comfortable with one of them as president of Nigeria with muted or overt calls for separation by them being this vociferous. The Igbos themselves do not trust anyone else but themselves and that includes tribes of the SouthSouth zone as well. Theirs is a very rocky marriage of convenience really. The reason calls supporting the Biafra movement matter while those same muted calls for the right to carve up Nigeria from those lusting after Oduduwa and Arewa nations not as much is because it has been attempted before by them and its consequences were not an experience the greater majority of Nigerians want to go through ever again regardless of chants of war being heard rumbling underneath shouts for the right to selfdetermination.

Those agitating for a Biafra state must also be mindful of the fact that it is no news to Nigerians that our Igbo nation is probably the most divisive nationality within itself, no wonder when Enugu state was carved out of the old Anambra state, the division within the Igbo people came to bear with sirens blaring. The desire to have all the national cake of the state “only for our own people within our state” prompted the leadership of the then Enugu state to evict the Igbo people of Anambra state from their civil service. Such was the blatant demonstration of division even within the Igbo people that the indigenes of Anambra state were sent back to their state. It is difficult to see how the Igbo people would manage to find a place for all their teeming population to return from all over parts of Nigeria if the states are already fighting over jobs and employment only for their indigenes. What will happen when suddenly millions of people have to come back home without jobs, housing or occupation? It is scary to imagine what would begin to happen within the Biafra nation. Students of contemporary history will tell us that this is the exact scenario of what happened in South Sudan. The civil war that ensued as a result of their independence is still going on as I am writing within the South Sudan Republic itself. In conclusion, it is crystal clear that no country breaks out from its origin and stabilizes or finds peace and development. South Sudan, Eretria, Nepal, the Russian secessionist territories, parts of the Middle East, amongst others are living examples. Countries are getting stronger by integrating other possible neighbourhoods and not by disintegrating. Nigeria should remain one but Nigerians should be granted open and level ground to strive for equal rights and opportunities in their motherland. No Nigerian should be relegated to a second class citizen or denied on any socio-political, ethnic and religious background. Violent agitations must stop henceforth in Nigeria and the new leadership of President Mohammadu Buhari has come to lay the foundation to build a new Nigeria. Dr. Ignatius Okosun is a researcher, prolific writer on various national/global issues and social commentator. From Toronto-Canada. Email: odyseries@ gmail.com

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Top Tips for Financing a Small Business (NC) The old adage, Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life is the mantra many entrepreneurs use to justify the endless time and energy needed to successfully start a small business. And while their passion and energy may be limitless, most of the time their resources are not. “Many people looking to start their own business find that they need start-up capital, whether it’s for purchasing space, equipment or just to establish a healthy cash flow,” says Geordan Robertson, Meridian’s director of small business. “Securing sufficient credit is crucial for operation and many people find this process to be an uphill battle.” Robertson outlines the following tips when securing the financing for your small business: Create a business plan – A well-crafted business plan is vital for lenders and it should outline the

following: your business idea; how it fits in the current market landscape; how you plan to make profit; and what your start up budget will be. It’s essential that your business plan outlines how much financing you require, what the funds would be used for and when you plan to repay the loan. Look for a variety of financing sources – Funding is not just limited to financial institutions. There are a variety of government grants and programs that can help a small business get off the ground. A listing of government grants and loans can be found via the federal government’s Canada Business Network at www.canadabusiness.ca. Get organized When meeting with a financial institution to discuss potential lending options be prepared to bring a lot of financial paperwork with you. In addition to your business plan, you should also bring copies of your

personal banking records and statements in order for the financial institution to determine your ability to pay back the loan. Determine your borrowing needs – There is a wide range of lending products available to small businesses from operating lines of credits and credit cards to commercial mortgages. Skilled advisors in this field can help you navigate the options to ensure you pick products that are suited to your needs. Don’t lose hope if declined – Work with your small business advisor to fully understand why your proposal was declined so it can be strengthened. In some cases, the financial institution may require you to request a smaller loan amount or invest more of your own capital into the business. Additional information on this topic is available online at smallbusiness.meridiancu.ca/.

Ford F-30 and F-250 top stolen pickups- Insurance bureau of Canada

SEARS CANADA IN TURNABOUT BID

By S. Aremu

n the off chance that new management is only fixing required for a turnaround then Sears Canada – an organization with operations in Canada for around 60 years – is on the right way. Sears, which has a network of main residence stores, corporate stores and online stores, has as of late named another management; In July Brandon Stranzl was made CEO, while a month ago Carrie Kirkman was named president and chief merchant. The two have distinctive backgrounds: Stranzl is an American with extensive involvement in the finance and venture divisions while Kirkman (born in Australia before coming back to Canada as a teenager) is a veteran retailer with stops at Nine West and the Jones Apparel Group. The objective of the two key executives is to create a management structure that "boosts cooperation and entrepreneurial rate of execution." The final objective is to make Sears

productive. “We have to ensure we are building a strategy and a vision that is sustainable, [of developing] solid building blocks that will drive a successful Sears business for many years. That [vision] has a hundred pieces under it that have to happen,” Kirkman said. “Our job is to connect to our customers, to understand their lives and values. Everybody is selling stuff. You are not going to win flogging stuff,” said Kirkman, adding Canadian family values are also Sears’ values. “Our values align to their values and I don’t know we have celebrated that in recent years. That is a starting point of a relationship … and you have to build your business that respects that,” she said, noting “we need to do a better job at connecting in more ways with our customer.” The organization's figures show the requirement for that change: income was off by 8 percent in the last nine months compared to the same period a year

ago.

"What's basic to the organization's history is that Sears got its clients in the enormous life occasions. You purchased a home, you were raising a family, and you went to the Sears store. After some time this organization has dismissed that association. We have to win back our clients on some different items," he said, noticing that Sears has around one quarter of the home apparatus market. "We can win in the delicate side of the business. Our clients need us back," Stranzl added. “We have to fix the company and it’s going to take some time,” he said. Given the concentrated ownership (hedge investments, Edward Lampert and Sears Holdings own right around 80 percent) and the subsequent small float, Sears Canada is followed by two examiners: Keith Howlett of Desjardins Securities rates a sell with an $8.50 target while Perry Caicco from CIBC World Markets rates it a sector perform with an $11 target.

African Hunting Show Cancelled By S. Aremu

By A.Shawn

Data revealed from the Insurance Bureau of North American country shows that the Ford F-350 and F-250 models take up 9spots on its prime ten lists of most often stolen vehicles. Rick Dubin, Vice-President, Investigative Services, IBC said, “None of the top 10 stolen vehicles are equipped with an electronic manufacturer immobilizer as a theft deterrent system, so they are easier to steal. We also see from this list that criminals continue to have a huge demand for AWD/4WD late model highend vehicles.”, in his recent comments regarding the theft of vehicles. He further believes that being vigilant about deterring car thieves is the first and foremost option of combating this practise. He commented that “A vehicle

left running unattended is not only easy to steal, it has increased value as a stolen vehicle,” while urging persons to be proactive in their fight. “The crooks are targeting vehicles with keys in them,” he explained. “Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended in your driveway or at your favorite coffee shop.” Indications from Mr. Dublin, reveal that many of these stolen trucks will have their VINs replaced and then sold to unsuspecting people While on other occasions, many stolen cars and luxury SUVs are further shipped to West Africa and are rarely recovered. It is also a practice for stolen vehicles to be chopped up for parts. Ford manufacturers produce their F-250 and F-350 trucks having massive, rugged, off-road capabilities, and is considered

a commodity by thieves across North America. For the year 2014 'Ten most Stolen Vehicles list, it has been revealed by the annual statisticians- Insurance Bureau of North American country, to show the high interest by organized criminals in Ford F-series trucks. Even though it may seem that the incidences of automotive vehicle theft in North American country has decreased, it still remains a lucrative business for thieves. Data retrieved from the year 2013 statistic indicates as an example, that 72,804 vehicles were stolen, showing a further eight % drop from the previous year. It is still a resounding problem, wherein organized criminals are concentrating their efforts on a lot of these high-end vehicles. Dubin, vice-president of Investigative Services continued on p(49)

The Saskatoon Inn told the press that they decided not to host a twoday exchange show aimed for bringing Saskatchewan hunters to Africa. African Events Canada had an agreement with the lodging to hold a showcase of African safari and hunting outings beginning

Jan. 23. The organization had arrangements to convey the showcase to Calgary, Toronto, Saskatoon and Orlando, Fla. Saskatoon's Lana Stark begun an online petition recently, aimed for cancelling the occasion. The petition has been signed by individuals across North America. Referring to her wor-

ries over an American dentist who shot Cecil the Lion a year ago in Zimbabwe, Stark wrote to the Inn, encouraging it to cross out the show. "On African hunting safaris, hunters pay for the chance to gun down exotic animals, including elephants, rhinos, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, continued on p(49)

Barbados to replace Queen Elizabeth as head of state in 2016 By Paul Njoku Barbados has announced that it will replace Queen Elizabeth as Head of State after the country’s 50th anniversary of independence. The country has been contemplating having a republican government and the Prime Minis-

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ter, Freundel Stuart, felt the country shouldn’t be pledging allegiance to a non-resident monarch. The country celebrated its 50th independence anniversary on November 30 from the United Kingdom and is awaiting a constitutional change to join the other 15 Com-

monwealth members that have ditched the Queen as the ruler since her coronation in 1953. In response, Buckingham Palace’s spokesperson said the issue is a matter of the people of Barbados and their government. Besides continued on p(49)

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MATTERS OF THE HEART By Aroh Cynthia Adaeze

Hi Everyone, My name is Aroh Cynthia Adaeze. I am happy to welcome you to this exciting column. We will be sharing various relationship issues because a lot of people go into relationships the wrong way. Matters of the heart affect people greatly; it results in sicknesses which cannot be diagnosed because we have left the issue unattended. I will be starting this series with the beginning steps of a relationship.

Aroh Cynthia Adaeze

Life is full of principles. A principle is the end, or goal, which guides one to take the necessary actions to obtain it, such as the principle of gravity or the principle of life.

Likewise, we have principles of love. Below is a chart that shows how a relationship should flow. In our generation, we jump these steps with catastrophic results because principles are no respecters of persons; e.g. if you can’t swim and you dive into a lake or an ocean, you drown. Likewise love principles. If you don’t follow them, love will be one-sided. So please join me as we unravel the different levels of relationships and find out where you have been getting it wrong.

LEVELS OF RELATIONSHIPS (IN ORDER) STRANGERS

At this stage, you are just admirers; liking the person, but no action taken towards starting a relationship.

ACQUAINTANCES

You have approached this person you like and you have started talking casually.

FRIENDS

You now go beyond acquaintance; you go on dates, ask yourselves some questions, you want to know the person more.

CLOSE FRIENDS

You trust this person enough to share your life secrets with. You know you are close friends with someone if you can have conversations for hours about yourselves without being intimate. You can write an essay about the person and you are willing to take their secrets to the grave.

PROPOSAL TO COURT

This is when you tell the person you want to make things serious because you know this person so well; if she agrees you move to the next level.

COURTSHIP

Everyone is in the know about your relationship: relatives, friends. You keep discovering yourselves.

PROPOSAL TO MARRIAGE

This is what we all know as “engagement”; you have made up your mind, you want to be with this person for the rest of your life.

MARRIAGE

You wed legally, begin to build a family. A wedding is just a ceremony; marriage is about how the two individuals (man and woman) are willing to understand, tolerate and work out their differences.

SEX

This should be the final level in a relationship because sex is like a glue, a covenant, a binding of two souls. It goes beyond the physical into the spiritual that's why it should be done within the confines of marriage. Sex is used to activate marriage.

I know people start backwards or mix it up. That’s why we have so much chaos in the relationship sector. People blame it on marriage or love, but it’s

actually you breaking the principle. It seems tough, but good things don’t come easy. If you want the best then you’ve got to fight for it!!!

Please send your comments, questions, contributions to my email address:

adaezecynthia@outlook.com

Thanks.

continued from p(16) to understand that it can take time to adjust to the changes in their body and that people come in all shapes and sizes. Encourage them to accept themselves and others the way they are. BE MINDFUL OF HOW YOU TALK. The way you talk about body image and food can make a lasting impact on your children. Think about the messages that your children are learning from you related to body image and self-acceptance.

When you are more accepting of your own body, you make it easier for your children to accept themselves and their own bodies as well. Taking the ‘No Year’s Resolution’ challenge together can be a step in the right direction! EDUCATE. Television, magazines, music videos, movies, and marketing all influence our perceptions and standards of physical beauty, even though many of the images they portray are unrealistic. Encourage your child

to learn about the ways that the images they see can be digitally manipulated and airbrushed. Encourage your child not to compare themselves to the pictures they see in the media. TELL THEM ABOUT KIDS HELP PHONE. Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors are always here for young people ages five to 20 is struggling with problems, big or small. If a young person in your life needs to talk, they can call 1-800-668-6868 or visit www.kidshelpphone.ca.

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Windsor- Essex Active Retirement Community Initiative to seek new funding By N.Ugoh The non profit organization that tries to settle seniors in Windsor- Essex, after they retire, is seeking to get new funding from the city of Windsor and the council of Essex county to finance its activities. WindsorEssex Active Recruitment Community Initiative [WEARCI] wants the funding restored after it was cut last year by both the city and the council. The amount the organization has requested totals 80,000 dollars, which will be used for the marketing of its services and general operating costs. The president of the organization, Krista Del Gatto, argues that many seniors are interested to moving to Windsor- Essex, a process that will give a huge boost to the region’s economy. The retirees and seniors will invest in buying new homes and support local businesses and

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create jobs in the area. In a bid to secure the funds for next year’s activities, the organization president has appeared before the council of Essex to make the case for the funding. The organization is also waiting for an official response from the city council of Windsor, and hopes to make a similar case before the city councilors.

Opponents of the program argue that the short term benefits are overshadowed by the negatives effects which most argue, involve the healthcare services that the seniors will require that already seems stretched. Whatever results the organization achieves remains to be seen after the councils respond to the request.

Finland wants to give its citizens 800 Euros a month

By Pamela Caki There is a new proposal from the government of Finland to give all of its citizens 800 euros a month in order to decrease unemployment. The tax-free payout is a simplified beneficial system that would be given to all adult citizens regardless of other forms of income. The Social Insuar-

ance Institution in Finland (Kela) is considering the plan since there is an ultimately high level of unemployed workers in the country. This basic income strategy would encourage many citizens to go back to work, since they wouldn’t have to worry about losing their welfare payments on lowpaid temporary jobs. Since there is a

huge rate of unemployment among the young workers, 22.7% currently; and an overall 10% among the overall population, Kela opts for the best results. With nearly 69% of the population agreeing to the idea, this proposition is looking bright. Some places like the town of Dauphin in Canada have already experimented with this idea in

the 70s, and the results were very positive both socially and economically. There are others who are more worried about what the change would bring, and argue that it would decrease work incentive and the results could even wors-

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en unemployment rates. The Finn Prime Minister, Juha Sipila is in favor of the proposal and states: “For me, a basic income means simplifying the social security system.” What the results would be is yet unknown, however it is

estimated that the introduction among all of the adult popuplation would cost the government approximately €46.7 billion per year if they were to go ahead with the plans. Kela is to submit the proposals of the new plans by November, 2016.

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Testimonies for Dominion Grace (1) Sister Joy testified that on her way home from night's prayers, her handbag and cell phone were stolen good thing is the police was just within the vicinity and was able to apprehend the bad egg. Fortunately, the items were brought back to her. Praise the Lord. (2) Evg Stella is here to testify about the Lord's goodness and protection in all their travels this year, both in land and air trips.

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SKIN CARE AND MAKE-UP TIPS IN WINTER By N.Ugoh

Get the help of a specialist A dermatologist or esthetician will analyze your skin type, current skin care regimen and then give you recommendations on what skin care products you need to use. Ask if there are cheap products and not obviously expensive options. Remember the most important factor, is not how expensive or cheap the product is, but how your body responds to a certain product.

inter is a rough season for beauty conditions, the cold air and low humidity makes both the hair and skin dry. The central heating that is meant to keep you warm makes your skin even more drier. Your skin becomes rough and flaky and hair loses shine. However there are tips that if adopted, can help you alleviate the effect of winter on you skin and hair.

Get a humidifier This is a portable electronic unit you can put in your sleeping room, that adds extra moisture into the air, preventing dry skin, eyes and hair during winter. Recommended humidity should be between [3050%], during the winter period. Make sure

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you clean, and change water in the unit daily, to prevent against the growth of bacteria in stagnant water. Apply moisturizing cream After showers, dry up your body and apply any oil- based cream. This maintains moisture into the skin to prevent skin drying. Warm your cream, or have it stored under warm temperatures to boost absorption when applying. Adjust how often you wash your hair Wash hair every 2-3 days to avoid depletion of natural oils. Make sure you condition your hair for about an hour before beginning to wash, as this traps continued on p(49)

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Canada’s new moratorium on deportation for Haitians

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By Daniel Forrester Haitians in Canada were relieved temporarily of their misery upon deportation as the federal government has reestablished a moratorium on their status, reported CBC News Montreal Dec. 11. People of the troubled Caribbean state of Haiti which do not have legal status, have been given leniency to stay in Canada 10 years ago as granted by the federal government which stopped deporting Haitians then due to political violence on their home country. The grant was extended after the devastating earthquake of 2010 that hit Haiti. However, about a year ago, the former federal Conservative government lifted the ban on deportations, Haitians pleaded for extended time in applying for permanent resident status. They are pleading on humanitarian grounds, CBC had stated on its report. On January 12, 2010, Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capi-

tal city was stricken by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, affecting more than 3 million people and caused major damage on the city’s infrastructure and killing more than 100,000 of its inhabitants. The executive director of Mason d’Haiti, a cultural center in Montreal, Marjorie Villefranche had said to CBC that the lifting of the ban a year ago has brought anxiety to Haitians living in Canada. “They were then crying, they couldn’t sleep”, she said, pertaining to undocumented Haitians. The executive director also said that some of the Haitians who are staying in Canada illegally have been scheduled for deportation as early as the coming week and they could not do anything to stop it. “They are really worried of being sent back to Haiti”, Villefranche exclaimed. Several members of the Haitian community on the other hand, had credited the new Liberal government who had heard their pleas, added Ville-

franche. The new moratorium gives them more hope of becoming their stay in the country as the pathway to make them legal. CBC has noted Villefranche argument saying, “They were compassionate with the people coming from Syria, it’s normal to be compassionate with people who are living here and not to send them back to their country (of origin)”, obviously with reference to the recent welcoming of more than 160 refugees from Syria. The first plane load of refugees from Syria is believed to be part of the 25,000 refugees the Canadian government had pledged to accept before February ends next year. This first batch of Syrian refugees came from Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. The moratorium also includes nationals from Zimbabwe. Current records show that an estimated 3,500 individuals face deportation, concluded CBC News.

New Ontario bill to change rights of new LGBT parents

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Grenada police arrested a local man named Akim Frank, aged 26, on December 12 in connection with the death of Canadian native, Dr. Linnea Veinotte. She was last seen alive wearing a running outfit and walking the family’s dog, Nico, early on the morning of December 6. Dr. Veinotte, aged 36 and the mother of two boys aged five and six, was reported missing by her husband Matt Veinotte reported her missing on December 7. The family had moved from Glen Haven, Nova Scotia, to Grenada a few months earlier where Linnea Veinotte, a microbiologist, had accepted a job in the student learning center at St. George’s University. The dog was found by residents living near the scene of an apparent car accident, bleeding but alive, but there was no sign of Vei-

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notte. Winston James, Acting Commissioner of Police in Grenada, said that a pair of sunglasses and a headband found at the scene were identified as belonging to Veinotte and added that “Pieces of broken glass from a vehicle headlamp were also found on the road.” The police investigation had also revealed that nearby residents heard a loud thump and screeching tires early in the morning of December 6. Authorities later reported, without elaborating, that they had nine credible civilian witnesses and Akim

Frank was named as a suspect on December 10. Frank turned himself in to police within 24 hours, on December 11. A few hours later Veinotte’s decomposing body was recovered more than 15 kilometers away from the accident scene in the Gulf Course/Woodlands area outside of St. George. A police statement reported that the cause of death was “blunt force trauma to the chest and lower limbs due to a vehicular accident.” Frank was charged with non-capital murder on the morning of December 14 and will be back in court on December 30, according to the CBC. Vienotte is a native of New Denmark, New Brunswick, who completed her postdoctoral work in microbiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax. She and her family had been planning to celebrate Christmas at home according to Vienotte’s godfather.

Gambia declared an Islamic state by the president By N.Ugoh Gambia’s president, Yahya Jammeh declared the West African country an Islamic republic. Gambia is a West African state with 1.8 million of its population being Muslims. While making the declaration at a political rally in the coastal village of Brufut, west of the capital Banjul, the president added that the country couldn’t continue with its colonial legacy and will change to an Islamic state in line with its religious identity and values. However Jammeh also added that the declaration will not affect the country’s minority Christian community and that all citizen and non-citizens rights will be respected. Gambia gained

independence from Britain in 1965 and has its constitution stating it as a secular state. Jammeh has been in power since 1994 and his government has been accused by Western powers of carrying out human rights abuses. It is not yet clear, whether the declaration changes the constitution. Also Jammeh’s declaration was not to ally the country

with the jihadist organization, Islamic State group, known as ISIS. The president also added that there will be no mandates on the dress code for women. However there was criticism from the opposition with Hamat Bah, of the National Reconciliation Party insisting that such a declaration cannot be made without going through a referendum. The country’s Supreme Islamic Council Chairman Imam Momodou Lamin Touray also added that they hadn’t met to discuss over the presidential declaration. Gambia is a popular beach destination for British tourists and the Christian community makes up about eight percent of the country’s population.

know, the non-biological parent is required to adopt the kid after it’s birth. That implies for a considerable length of time, that parent has no lawful right to the infant. Sudburian Kelly Perras and her partner have utilized an anonymous donor at a sperm bank to maintain their distance from this, subsequent to viewing numerous LGBTQ couples bear an emotional roller coaster to guarantee the child is lawfully theirs. It effects social insurance, too. “If you’re still wait-

ing those months till you’re the legal parent to the child, and you have to take the child to an emergency and sign a legal document stating that this child can receive medical treatment, you don’t have that right,” Perras said. “And that’s your very own child.” The new bill is intended to guarantee lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents have lawful rights to their own kid, right from birth. Cheri Dinovo — the Toronto NDP MPP who dispatched the privatemembers bill — told the

press that LGBT parents are unreasonably forced to burn through thousands of dollars to adopt their children. “This is costly. It’s a lot of red tape for trying to just assert the obvious: that the child born is your child,” she said. “Imagine the unthinkable circumstance of a mother dying in child birth, and that other parent having no legal rights to that child. That’s a terrifying prospect should anything happen,” she said. Dinovo’s bill is currently in final reading stage.

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continued from p(1) the boys who grew up in the streets of Peckham where Damilola Taylor was killed in 2000. Despite growing in a very violent estate where knives, guns and gangs are part of the people’s daily life, Boyega stayed out of trouble having been focused on acting since he was young. Boyega, 23 is a son of a Nigerian preacher. He was raised in a council estate in Peckham with his two older sisters, Blessing and Grace. According to one of the Boyega’s friend in the neighbourhood, the estate was a tough area but it was normal for those who live there. “But theatre kept John out of trouble completely. The theatre was his second home, it was the only place I saw him,” said Boyega’s friend who also grew up in the said estate. Not many people knew about Boyega’s love for acting because he

maintained to be mum about it. “Everyone else does football when they’re young,” he told Telegraph UK. “John didn’t play football, he was more interested in acting, so he didn’t want to make a big fuss about it. It was a rough area but he had a nice family, I saw him going to church with them every Sunday,” he added. Demi Rump, 22, is another friend of Boyega during his school years in London. They become close friends though they went to different schools. Boyega attended Westminster City School, Rump attended a nearby school for girls. “A lot of boys in his year are now in prison or dead,” Rump explained. “Everyone was going down one route towards the end of school – taking drugs, selling drugs, gangs, that sort of

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thing – but John went down another. I am so thankful he got out of it.” Boyega started honing his acting skills in Theatre Peckham. He continued performing onstage at his primary school in Oliver Goldsmith where theatre artistic director Teresa Early found him progressing every day. The only problem is, Boyega’s parents were hesitant to allow him to go on with his acting career. “His father was a preacher and he wanted him to be a preacher too,” Ms. Early said. His family are all trustees of South Bermondsey’s Wall of Praise Christian Centre. “I had a chat with John’s father when he was about 12 or 13. As long as John stayed out of trouble they were quite happy. And as John made his way, his father began to think there was some wisdom in it,” she

added. Boyega studied performing arts in South Thames College at 16. He also went to Hackney where he joined the Identity School of Acting where he met aspiring actors with diverse cultural backgrounds aspiring to become famous and versatile. His career took off after enrolling at Greenwich University which made him decide to give much of his time in filming. In 2011, he first appeared on Attack the Block, a Joe Cornish sci-fi horror comedy where he portrayed Moses. He also landed on several movies and TV dramas, and last year achieved his first lead role on the epic intergalactic movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This massive global franchise allowed Boyega who started from humble beginnings, to obtain millions of fans.

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Saudia Arabia announced on December 15, 2015, that it will lead a military coalition to fight terrorism in the region, according to a Reuter’s report of the same day. Reuters reported that the alliance will share information and will train, equip, and provide forces if needed, to fight Islamic extremists and will include 34 nations including Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Quatar, Malaysia, Pakistan, Turkey, and some African states. The announcement this week was made amid a growing worldwide threat posed by Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. The United States, in their efforts to end militant action in Syria and Iraq, is a staunch supporter of anti-terror initiatives in the region and is said to be highly welcoming of the move. At a press conference in Paris on December 15, when asked if the move would include ground troops, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir responded, “Nothing is off the table.” He added, “It depends

Newfoundland and Labrador sworn in Honourable Dwight Ball as its new premier, according to CBC News. Ball is the 13th premier of the province, CBC News noted. The new premier was sworn in at the Government’s House in St. John’s Dec 14. During the induction, Ball had announced that his new government would give a mid-year financial update on Dec.22. He also announced the new line up of cabinet ministers that would complete his government. CBC News named the new personalities within the Ball administration. They include Cathy Bennett, Eddie Joyce, Dale Kirby, Al Hawkins, Perry Trimper, Christopher Mitchelmore, Andrew Parsons, Steve Crocker, Gerry Byrne, Siobhan Coady, Sherry GambinWalsh and John Haggie. The 12 new cabinet members were also sworn in on the same occasion. Bennett holds the position

on the requests that come, it depends on the need, and it depends on the willingness of countries to provide the support that is necessary.” The Reuters report also stated that the Saudi Press Agency announcement claimed that Riyadh would be the “joint operations center base to coordinate and support military operations.” The report added that Shi’ite Iran, in a power struggle with Sunni Saudi Arabia for influence in the region, was not included in the list of countries participating. The Saudi foreign ministry has claimed that while Tehran and Riyadh are on opposite sides of current conflicts in the region, an alliance between them would not be suitable. Saudi Arabia and its Gulf area Arab neighbors have been at war with Iran-supported rebels in Yemen for nine months and are currently conducting air

raids as part of that conflict. A statement issued by the foreign ministry, obtained by Reuters and carried by SPA, cites “a duty to protect the Islamic nation from the evils of all terrorist groups and organizations whatever their sect and name which wreak death and corruption on earth and aim to terrorize the innocent.” On December 15, in Riyadh, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Minister of Defense, in a very rare press conference, said that the coalition would fight terrorism in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt and Afghanistan. Also on December 15, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes the announcement of the alliance. Speaking at the Incirlik airbase in Turkey he said “… it is very much in line with something we’ve been urging for quite some time …”

Saudi Women Participated In 2015 Elections By Sandra Beagan The conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia has elected women to municipal council positions in the municipal elections held on December 12, 2015. Saudi women were allowed to participate in elections as voters and as candidates for the first time ever. This is a major breakthrough for women whose every decision in life must be approved by an older male relative, the kingdom’s practice for hundreds of years, and who are not even allowed to drive. In 2005 and 2011, half of the seats for these municipal positions were elected positions and only men could participate. In 2015, two thirds of the seats were reserved for elected positions. However, the municipal councils have no real legislative power. The day following the election it was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that four women had been elected, NBC reported that 17 women had been elected, and two days later CNN also reported the number as 17. The late King Abdullah, who died in January

2015, had announced in 2011 that women would be able to vote and run for office beginning in 2015. Since his death, more women were encouraged to attend universities and seek careers and, according to the NBC report, these were the first steps toward women playing bigger roles in the kingdom. While the landmark elections brought jubilation to many, they also raised criticism across the kingdom. Advances toward gender equality Saudi Arabia are very limited and achieved slowly. NBC observed that this can be blamed partly on the kingdom’s lack of social democracy and its extreme conservatism. Before the king announced that women would eventually be able to participate in voting and

politics, the Grand Mufti, Saudi Arabia’s most senior religious figure, said that such a move would be like “opening the door to evil.” Huda al-Jeraisy, one of the women who won a seat in Riyadh, is the daughter of the former head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry central Saudi Arabia. Her victory is seen by many men in the country as approval of the involvement of women in politics. NBC News reported a list of women who won their seats. Salma bint Hazab al-Otaibi won a seat in the Madrika district of Mecca, Islam’s holiest city. Lama bint Abdulaziz al-Sulaiman, Rasha Hafza, Massoumeh al-Reda and Sana Abdulatif al-Hamam have won seats in Jeddah. Hanouf bint Mufreh bin Ayad al-Hazimi won a seat in alJawf in the northern part of

of minister of finance aside from seven other portfolios while Ball will, aside from being the premier, still be holding the portfolios for Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs including the Intergovernmental Affairs, reports CBC. Other ministers will also hold various portfolios like Eddie Joyce who is responsible for five, one being as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Christopher Mitchelmore as Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development aside from two other portfolios. According to the CBC report, there were four MHAs in Labrador alone, but despite of this, Ball had said “ it wasn’t about having members who couldn’t take on those roles” but rather “ it was a portfolio and an office that I was comfortable with and I want to make that level of commitment with Labrador”, added the newly minted premier. The first cabinet meeting under the new administration was held in the afternoon of Dec. 14, while

the second would be on the 22nd where the premier is expected to deliver the midyear budget. The premier also commented when asked about Bennett holding such an enormous number of portfolios, and pointing specifically to the finance department considering its current state, Ball said, “Why not? She is obviously has quite a bit of experience so it was quite an easy choice for me”, the CBC reported. The new premier also defended his choice for gender equality among his cabinet where there are only three female ministers among the 12 who were inducted, saying that when MHA Liza Dempster is sworn in, she will be taking the role of deputy house speaker. Ball also reiterated that once caucuses are conducted, there will be more roles for women in various committees. The complete list of new cabinet members and their respective portfolios could be obtained from the CBC News website.

Penalty for jaywalking in Nova Scotia Increased to $700.00 HALIFAX -- Increasing the fine for jaywalking in Nova Scotia to nearly $700 is being roundly criticized by active transportation advocates and pedestrians alike. The legislature passed a bill last week that boosts the fine from $410 to $697.50 - more than the penalty for using a cellphone behind the wheel and well above jaywalking fines in other cities and provinces The penalty for jaywalking ranges from a maximum of $30 in Quebec and $50 in Ontario to $250 in Edmonton. Nova Scotia officials say the increase in what was already the highest jaywalking fine in the country is intended to create consistency between fines for drivers and pedestrians while also acting as a deterrent. A member of the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax calls the fine “disproportionate and counterproductive.” “It’s a distraction from

the real work that needs to be done, which is to design streets that are safer for everybody,” said Tristan Cleveland in an interview. Provincial Transportation Minister Geoff MacLellan said raising the pedestrian fine to a level equivalent with the highest fine for drivers sends the message that road safety is a shared responsibility. But MacLellan said the government realizes fines alone won’t tackle the persistent issue of vehiclepedestrian collisions, particularly in urban centres. By increasing a couple of the categories of fines under our system that’s by no way going to solve all of

our issues with pedestrian safety,” said MacLellan. He said the legislative changes have to be part of a broader effort to better educate the public about road safety and to examine such things as road engineering in urban corridors where there is heavy pedestrian traffic. MacLellan said the intent is not to target pedestrians. “This is about the larger road safety issue,” he said. “This conversation will indicate to drivers, to pedestrians to cyclists, to everyone on our roadway that we’ve got to get serious and it’s a shared continued on p(37)

the kingdom. Mina Salman Saeed al-Omairi and Fadhila Afnan Muslim al-Attawi were elected in the Northern Borders province. In the southern region of Jazan province, Aisha bint Hamoud Ali Bakri was elected in the

southern region of Jazan province while Khadra alMubarak won a seat in the Qatif district of the province. And NBC reported that two women won seats in the eastern province but did not know their names. In the Al-Qassim re-

gion, located in the heart of the kingdom, two women are reported to have won seats but their names were not known at the time of the report. Al-Qassim is considered to be the most conservative part of the kingdom.

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Price pride after being named Canada’s top sports star Carey Price has spoken of his pride after being named Canada’s athlete of the year. The Montreal Canadiens star became the first hockey goaltender to win the prestigious Lou Marsh Trophy. Price is currently out injured with a lower body injury but his spirits were lifted after adding the top trophy to his list of achievements in the game. Price said: “We have so many great athletes, year after year, putting up such great performances. “To be able to top some of those is truly honouring.” Price’s career statistics are impressive which is why he was named Canada’s top sports star. He has chalked up 44 wins, with a 1.96 goalsagainst average and a .933 save percentage for Montreal in the 2014-15 season. In addition to that he also won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender, the Hart Trophy as

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the league’s most valuable player and earned the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL MVP as judged by his fellow players. His impressive performances in goal saw him share the William M. Jennings Trophy with Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks for the fewest goals conceded. The 28-year-old is only the second player in Canadiens history to win four NHL awards in one season. He is the third Lou Marsh winner from the Canadiens after Guy Lafleur and Maurice “Rocket” Richard. After being asked who he was proudest to join as

winner of the award, he named Olympic 100-metres gold medallist Donovan Bailey and hockey great Wayne Gretzky. He said: “Basically all the hockey players. Every young kid looks up to hockey athletes, but we’ve had so many great performances in the Olympics over the years. “I think everyone looks forward to watching those and watching our athletes compete. Not only just compete, but compete for medals. It’s an honour to be compared with athletes in other sports, that’s what makes this unique.” Price now wants to put the awards behind him and return to action after being out since November. He insisted his recovery is going well and will not need surgery so will be back in action in the New Year. He added: “I’m feeling well. The progress is exactly as it should be going. The time line hasn’t changed.”

Jones eyeing new season after axing 19 players Chris Jones has already set his sights on the new season after axing 19 players from his Saskatchewan Roughriders side. Jones was named Roughriders’ new boss at the start of December after taking over from head coach Corey Chamblin. Roughriders had an appalling season after losing 15 games with a 3-15 record which saw the Regina-based CFL club turn to Jones and lure him from the Edmonton Eskimos after he had led them to a Grey Cup championship. And Gray has shown he is not prepared to work with losers by axing 19 players and already has his sights on new players. He said: “This gives them every opportunity to get out there and look for a new team. “I know exactly what I’m looking for. I know what these people, what their abilities are; I’ve watched them very closely over the course of the last couple of years.” Jones has already

Chris Jones

laid out his plans for the new season which involves working more with a defence which was so poor last season. He added: “I know we played a lot of zone this year, but you got to be able to four-man rush and play man-to-man. “If you look at the Grey Cup, we played more man coverage than we played the previous four weeks combined and we were able to match up a Pat Watkins on their tall guy. So that’s kind of what we’re looking to do.” Jones added the preparation for the 2016 season starts now and he is not ready to wait a few months. He said: “As soon as Christmas is over, we’ll be going to Florida to

start our workouts. We’ve already got a few guys identified that are free agents out on the street — some that have played for me in the past and we’ll see what they still have left.” Roughriders have released safety Tyron Brackenridge, running back Anthony Allen, defensive back Macho Harris and defensive back Terrell Maze. All three were long time Roughriders players but were due to become free agents in February. Receiver Taj Smith has also been cut after off the field problems following charges of aggravated assault in relation to an altercation reported two years ago outside a Regina bar. Also cut were defensive backs Weldon Brown, Marshay Green, Hugo Lopez, Junior Mertile and Alex Suber. Linebackers Nathan Kanya, Kyle Norris and Ryan Wellman were released, as were defensive linemen Cameron Sheffield and Derek Walker.

Oscar pistorious faces murder conviction, granted bail By Chasing Liberty South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of murder for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. This was the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision, overturning the culpable homicide conviction rendered by the original trial judge in Pretoria. The appellate court ordered a harsher sentence of at least 15 years jail terms due to the ground that the accused has declared inconsistent testimony. Nonetheless, no hearing date was set as of press time. In 2013, the South African athlete shot and killed his girlfriend on a Valentine’s Day. Pistorius alleged that he shot Steenkamp thinking she was a trespasser. While on trial, Pistorius was held under house arrest in Pretoria at his uncle’s house following his temporary freedom from prison having been incarcerated for less than a year. His correctional supervision will remain effective until a new conviction is rendered. In a short version of the judgment, Justice Eric

Oscar Pistorius

Leach declared during the court hearing that: “The accused ought to have been found guilty of murder.” In fact, the judge considered the death of Steenkamp as “a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.” Pistorius’ family was nowhere in sight when the Bloemfontein court delivered the latest judgment. After it was read out, Reeva’s mother, June Steenkamp was found on the stairs sobbing, meanwhile, her father said that their family will be able to move on with their lives soon, in an interview at Port Elizabeth. According to Justice Leach, there are reasonable grounds of finding Pistorius guilty of the commission of the crime. “In these circumstances, I have no doubt that in firing the fatal shots the accused must have foreseen that whoever was behind

the toilet door might die, but reconciled with that event occurring, and gambled with that person’s life,” he stated. What was more critical were the inconsistent testimonies that the accused declared in the first trial. “In the light of these contradictions [in Pistorius’ testimony], one does not really know what his explanation is for having fired the fatal shots,” he added. The Pistorius family issued a brief statement saying: “We have taken note of the judgment that has just been handed down by the supreme court of appeal. The legal team will study the finding and we will be guided by them in terms of options going forward. We will not be commenting any further at this stage.” At present, Oscar Pistorius is out on bail while waiting for the execution of the sentence and preparing an appeal at the Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa. Moreover, Karen Allen of BBC said that the process may take more months and encounter some delays along the way.

15 highest paid athletes in 2015 By B. Lateef & N.Ugoh 2015 has been loaded with stellar seasons, rich bargains and one huge fight. This year, athletes’ earnings already have broken records. These are the highest paid athletes in 2015:

Pacquiao and some uncommon endorsement deals, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made an athlete-record with $300 million earned in 2015. Mayweather’s boxing match with Pac-Man is expected to gross more than $600 million, according to Forbes.

1. FLOYD MAYWEATHER: $300 MILLION Thanks to a fight of the century with Manny

2. MANNY PACQUIAO: $160 MILLION Floyd Mayweather’s opponent, Manny Pacquiao, earned $125 million

from the fight. Pacquaio got an additional $12 million in endorsements and $23 million from a prior match. His $160 million in 2015 places him second among competitive athletes. 3. CRISTIANO RONALDO: $79.6 MILLION Cristiano Ronaldo earned more than $52 million from his contract with Real Madrid. The continued on p(48)

British gold goes to Nigeria-born Joshua By Pamela Caki 26-year-old Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua defeated former kick-boxer Dillian Whyte in British heavyweight championships. The former

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Olympic gold medalist claimed his title after an exciting seven-round match that resulted in a perfect knockout. Since his professional career started in 2012, the young sportsman is on a streak

with 15 knockouts out of 15 fights. This great accomplishment could lead him to the world crown with only a fight against Tyson Fury in WBO and WBO heavyweight championship clash to overcome.

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Kobe Bryant Farewell By Sandra Beagan Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA, will be retiring from professional basketball at the end of this, his 20th season, or before that if he sustains another season-ending injury. He is the only player to have accumulated 30,000 points, 6,000 assists, and 6,000 rebounds, and is ranked 15th in win shares, and 20th in player efficiency. But sports analysts are unclear as to where he should be ranked among the greatest players of all time because his .450 field goal efficiency is considered average, which is why some dismiss his scoring records as a result of longevity. Bryant made his formal announcement on November 29, 2015 hours before the Lakers were to play the Indiana Pacers at the Staples Center. ‘’I’ve known for a while,’’ he said. ‘’A decision like this, you can’t make that decision based on outside circumstances. It has to be an internal decision, and finally I’ve decided to accept that I can’t actually do this anymore, and I’m OK with that. It takes a weight off my shoulders and everybody else’s.’’ Bryant scored 13 points in the game, which his team lost to the Pacers 107-103. Two days later, he scored 20 points as the

and ceremony of farewell tours can be heartwarming, but once the game is underway it remains obvious that aging stars do not have the same stuff that they had in their prime.

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Lakers lost 103-91 to the Philadelphia 76ers. “We are all just having fun and going out there and trying to play with the right energy,” he said. “It seems like it has pumped some life into us.” On December 2, he scored a seasonhigh 31 points in front of a sellout crowd against the Washington Wizards, a game which his team won 108-104. Postgame, a beaming Bryant said, “I thought everybody hated me. It’s really cool man.” Earlier that day, Bryant had a conversation with President Obama at the White House. “We talked a lot about the game, he stated. “We talked a lot about the future and what comes next. And it was great to spend that time with him.” Lakers Coach, Bryant Scott, said that he will be starting Bryant in as many games as possible. “I’ve got to just get him out of there as soon as possible and hope that he can get them [his legs] back somehow in the next 5 or 10 minutes, or if not, just wait until the next game.” The pregame pomp

Over Kobe Bryant’s 20-year career, only Karl Malone, Kareem AbdulJabbar, and Jason Kidd have played more total NBA minutes. Further, only Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan have accumulated more offensive possessions. Bryant’s career best scores were 61 points against the New York Nicks in 2009, 62 points against the Dallas Mavericks in 2005, 65 points against the Portland Trail Blazers in 2007, and 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. Though destined for the Hall of Fame, with five coveted NBA titles, Kobe has many detractors because of his behavior on and off the court and controversies in his personal life. He is hated by many NBA fans. Bryant simply doesn’t care about the haters and, since he was first drafted out of high school into the NBA by the former Charlotte Hornets in 1996, it is inarguable that his tenure with the league has made it more interesting. As Bryant’s farewell tour continue, the Lakers will try for their first backto-back wins of the season in Atlanta against the Hawks on December 4.

Jose Mourinho Sacked As Manager Of Chelsea Football Club!

Jose Mourinho By Sandra Beagan

Chelsea Football Club has fired manager Jose Mourinho only seven months after they won the Premier League title under his leadership. The 52-year-old Portuguese former player had been in his second stint as manager with Chelsea since June 2013. Chelsea finished eight points clear last season in their 15th League Cup win. But they have lost nine of

their 16 league games this year and are ranked at 16 in the table, which is only one point above their relegation rank. Mourinho's final match on December 14, 2015 ended in a 2-1 defeat to leaders Leicester City. Blues owner Roman Abramovich might be looking at Pep Guardiola, Guus Hiddink, Juande Ramos, and Brendan Rodgers as possible successors. “Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent. “All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013. “His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him

the most successful manager in our 110-year history. “But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways. “The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea. “His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge. “The club’s focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential. “There will be no further comment until a new appointment is made.”

Togolese Boxer Wins GBC World Light Heavyweight Boxing Title By Sandra Beagan A Togolese boxer who is based in Germany, Kouami Folly Kuegah (AKA Prinz Lorenzo), won the Global Boxing Council’s (GBC) World Championship title in Lightheavy on December 13, 2015 in Germany by knocking out his challenger, Bakhtiyar Isgandarzada, from Azerbaijan, in the fourth round. This is the first world title won by the promising young Togolese boxer. To date he has had 9 victories and 3 defeats in his career. He explained, “I wanted to win this world title for all my fans and the staff that are supporting me so that my people should not be discouraged. It was easy because I have noticed that my challenger has a very heavy punch. So at the beginning of this world championship anytime that I received his blow, I really felt it. But I also hoped that he cannot keep the same dynamism throughout all the 12 rounds that this fight was going to last.”

Kouami Folly Kuegah a.k.a Prinz Lorenzo displaying his belt

Promising to always defend the colors of his country, he said, “As you can see, they have drawn Togo’s flag on this world champion belt. Wherever I go, it is a pride for me. I will always defend the colours of the Togolese flag whether I am fighting in France, America, or Germany. I am proud to be the first Togolese who has won this title and I will always make sure to honour my motherland.” The Global Boxing Council has the following categories for which talented prospects and experienced

boxers can compete for a Championship Title: World, Intercontinental, Youth or Women’s. Togo’s Boxing Federation Chairman, Kelani Bayor, who is also Chairman of the African Boxing Confederation, expressed satisfaction at the new title won by his countryman. “I am happy for him and I am satisfied with the way he fought to honour his country. This title is an international recognition of the talent of African Boxers, despite the lack of means,” he told Associated Press in Lomé, Togo.

Yaya Toure wins African Footballer of the Year award By N.Ugoh Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been named BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2015. The Ivorian captain won the award after he beat off rivals from Algeria’s Yacine Brahimi, the 2014 winner, as well as Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ghanaian Andre Ayew and Senegal’s Sadio Mane in an African fan vote. The current Caf African Footballer of the Year, turns out to be

Yaya Toure

just the third player to get the award twice, following in the footsteps of Nwankwo Kanu and Jay Jay Okocha. “I’m very proud. It was a huge challenge for me as well, because I have been involved in this award a few times now, and always to re-

ceive this dedication from the fans is unbelievable,” Toure told the press. “African football is growing up, becoming much better and we have fantastic young players coming through now. For me, it was a massive challenge so I’m very, very delighted. Because at the end of the day, we are all champions.” “For me, to be the winner today, I am delighted and very happy. And as an African player, I want to lead all my younger brothers to be successful in the future,” Yaya concluded.

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BOOKS - EDITOR’S PICK By Ngozi Ugoh The holidays are here, it’s the best time of the year to share memorable gifts and

have a break from school or work. Perhaps, some of the great books we have here on

our list could be a wonderful gift to a friend who loves to explore New York or who

prefers to spend the holiday break near the fireplace enjoying an interesting memoir

My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me by Jennifer Teege

Available Wife Part 2

DESTINY ANCHORED ON FAITH

Bitter Leaf by Chioma Okereke

Destiny Anchored On Faith (The Story Of Gen. Oladipo Diya) By Oluranti Afowowe.

Chioma Okereke paints an evocative story of fictional Mannobe village that thrives in its unique personality. Using her tactical writing skill, Okereke puts life to her colorful characters particularly Jericho and Babylon who hunger for something that will fulfill the reality of their dreams. Each page is delightful to read as it allows readers to imagine vivid descriptions and moving emotions. In fact, once you start to engage into the story, you won’t stop until you get to last page.

This stunning international bestseller have been recognized as an unforgettable story of the author who discovered a horrifying fact about his family: Amon Goeth, a cruel Nazi commandant who participated in the most vicious crime against humanity, is no less than his grandfather. German-Nigerian Jenniger Teege has no clue about her past life apart from being raised in an orphanage and adopted thereafter. Her biological mother and grandmother didn’t even reveal the truth that her grandfather was a notorious “butcher of Plaszow” of the Nazis, despite having communication with each other when she was still young. Indeed, as he gets to know her grandfather through the books she read, she become

to read. But, of course you can grab a copy for yourself too. I’m sure with these

Women Are Worthy: Why Perch Like A Chick When You Can Soar Like An Eagle?

By Carla Pennington After her husband, Germaine ran off with her two sons, Niquole “Nikki” Wright has a sweet tooth for retribution. More selfish and devious than ever, Niquole will do everything it takes to get her kids back and make her husband suffer. Will the messy road that Niquole travels at last cut her off for good? Or will she flourish among those who pretend to love her?

more certain, that her grandfather would have shot her, being a black woman. The book will take you to back from the time Teege struggled with severe depression to her journey of researching her family’s haunted history up to the time she finally to set herself free

This book is a discourse of events and issues related to the contribution of Gen. Diya to the political status of Nigeria. The events chronicled in this book have obliged the General to sacrifice his life in order to uphold the integrity of the Nigerian Armed Forces, to strengthen the statehood of Nigeria and, most of all, promote equity, justice and fairness among all ethnic and religious communities in Nigeria. Destiny Anchored on Faith reveals how a top-notch military officer, honorable intellectual and audacious nationalist braved the intrigues and schemes of arrogant politi-

cal conspirators. He chose to become a sacrificial lamb in his battle against the atrocious, dangerous and pervasive political system which operates in the later years of the Abacha regime.

By Ettie M. Rutherford M.Ed Women Are Worthy: Why Perch like A Chick When You Can Soar Like An Eagle? chronicles Ettie’s life and sends a message to women that they can use life’s challenges as stepping stones to realize their dreams. In spite of teenage pregnancy, an abusive husband, and taking care of four children after her husband left the family in Alberta, Ettie , a Jamaican immigrant,

To The Rescue

Chapter Two Ibadan 1981 By Pastor Dele Dada “Please be seated. You can see from this passage that we as students, citizens of this nation, and particularly Christians have a duty to pray for those in authority. We must pray that they will rule us well. You must be obedient when you graduate and you are working and you must pay your taxes. These taxes are what are used from nation to nation to maintain public infrastructure, good roads, public transportation, treat public water, supply of electricity. If you don’t pay taxes the government will not have money to put all this in place and the nation will be backward.” Professor Lucas continued his teaching in that

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line of discussion. He believes the bible is the answer to societal problems, every opportunity he has to minister particularly in this fellowship he must relate the chosen passage to solving societal problem. That is why the fellowship is growing. Before he took over the leadership students found a way to complain and refused to attend. Within one month the fellowship had grown from six people to fifty. The students believed clapping and singing is good but they have to understand how to pray and why they have to pray for the nation’s leaders Today’s bible study was different for Kola. He is a brilliant young man who loves God and loves bible study. He usu-

ally concentrates and asks questions. Kola was not hearing anything as his mind was actually strategizing how he will date Tosin after the meeting. He was saying in his heart, “I have found what I am looking for in this fellowship. I must marry this girl.” He then cautioned himself, “How can I say I must marry this girl? Beautiful? Yes, but I don’t know her.” His mind would still not leave the subject alone. “Does it matter? She is beautiful at least she is in a bible study, which means she is a Christian. This is not just a Sunday service if it is Sunday service anybody can come, but today is Thursday, mid-week bible study, for

her to be here she must be a strong Christian, I must marry her.” Kola was debating not only in his head but his heart. It was almost time to finish, when ‘Prof’ as Professor Lucas is usually called said, “Is there any comment, questions, additions, subtractions, multiplication, there must be no division, this is the house of God, a house divided against itself will fall.” He paused. “Well if there is no question I will ask questions. Did anybody learn something today? If you did, raise up your hand and let us hear what you learned.” Tosin raised up her hand, “Sir,” she cleared her throat using her right hand to cover her mouth. continued on p(48)

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gained a M:Ed degree from the University of Calgary and recently retired as an Elementary Principal in Ontario. Women and girls of all ages will be inspired by the courage shown in the pages of this book. This paperback book sends a message of hope to everyone who reads it. www.womenrworthy.com / www.EReducationconsulting.com www.facebook.com/ WomenRWorthy

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Believe in yourself and pursue your passion. Sky is no longer the LIMIT. Be safe this holiday. Until next year, I wish you all the best in 2016.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT……. In an unclean human mouth, 100 million to one billion bacteria can grow on each tooth. One hour of dancing can burn off the calories you consume drinking three glasses of wine. Having a good social life can be worth as much as an additional $131,232 .00 a year in terms of life satisfactions. 250 dead people are currently frozen waiting to be revived with future technology A lab in London has created edible water bottle that leaves virtually no waste behind. Source: 8facts.com

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian - New Baby! By Sandra Lee Beagan Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have added a new baby to their starstudded extended family. They are thrilled, but doctors have warned Kim that another pregnancy would be dangerous for her. This is the second child for reality star, Kim, 34, and rapper-mogul, Kanye, 38. They revealed that they had chosen the name “Saint” for the baby at the last minute, as they felt that the successful birth was miraculous due to the many health challenges that Kim had faced during the pregnancy. This is not the first celebrity baby to have been given this unusual name. In 2014, Pete Wentz and his model girlfriend, Meagan Camper, named their baby Saint Lazslo. But it is a very uncommon name. According to data from Social Security Administration, the name Saint has not been among the 1,000 most popular baby names for any year in the last century. In fact, only 22 boys were given that name in 2013 and 32 babies were given that name in 2014. The new West son, who joined his two-yearold sister North on December 5, 2015, has been bombarded with many gifts, including a vast wardrobe. “Saint will be a very stylish baby with all the clothes options he has so far,” said a trusted source.

“The amount of presents Saint has received so far is out of this world.” Kim has been quite open about the health problems which she endured during her pregnancy. She suffered from placenta accreta, which is a severe and potentially lifethreatening condition. Her doctors have indicated that her accreta would be agitated by any future pregnancy and that her life and that of the baby would be at risk. Other sources have indicated that both parents are too busy with North and Saint to consider any more additions to the family anyway. As for Saint West, he is apparently a perfect healthy baby - eating and sleeping a lot and not crying much. Khloe Kardashian, when asked about the newest addition to her extended family on Livestream, said, “My little nephew was born, he is so cute and so perfect,” and added, “I love him and mommy and daddy are doing fantastic.” E! News’ Catt Sad-

dler caught up with grandmother Kris Jenner at the THR Women in Entertainment Breakfast. The proud grandmother exclaimed that four-day-old Saint “is so cute.” When asked whether he looks more like his mother or his father, she answered, “He looks like North West, his big sister.” Ironically, as asserted by the Sydney Morning Herald, the West family, due to their apparent love of all things Parisian, may have chosen to pronounce the baby’s name with a French pronunciation, as in Yves Saint Laurent! Lawrence Cunningham, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, author of A Brief History of Saints, said, “The word saint simply means one who is set aside or one who is chosen by God,” while noting that Saint, when used as a proper name, is very peculiar yet meaningful. Saint West, yet only a few weeks old, has already made waves because of his unusual name.

Adele’s “25” Sells 2.3 Million Copies in US During First Three Days After Release By Sandra Beagan Adele’s third studio album, “25,” was released on November 20, 2015, by XL/Columbia Records. In the first three days following its release, it had already sold at least 2.3 million copies in the US, according to Nielsen Music. Industry forecasters suggested that the album could sell 2.9 million before the end of that first week. This makes “25”

Adele

the second album to sell more than 2 million copies in a single week since Nielsen Music began tracking sales in 1991. It will probably surpass the single-week sales record, currently held by

NSYNC for their album “No Strings Attached” which sold 2,416,000 copies in its debut week which ended March 26, 2000. Nielsen Music’s tracking week is Friday through Thursday each week, so the first week of reporting for “25” will conclude on November 26. Billboard is scheduled to report the first week’s sales for “25” on November 29, once Nielsen has finished processing its weekly data.

10 Best Movies of 2015 So Far By S. Aremu This year was depressing, but very exciting in the filmmaking industry. People pushed to the very edge of survival were a common theme of numerous eminent movies this year, even if they didn’t explicitly allude to particular events occurring in contemporary times. Some of the best movies this year came from unlikely places and from directors few had heard about, and most of them weren’t even partially shot at a Hollywood studio, which is kind of sad. Also, 4 out of 10 movies on the list were directorial debuts, one was made by a woman, and two costs more than $100 million, while seven costs just $10 million or less. Let’s take a look at the list of the best movies in 2015: 10. ANOMALISA Those who still don’t think that animation can be an art form should try this stop-motion animated movie. This is a sad journey into momentary light - quite weird, but in the best kind of way. Charlie Kaufman portrayed his depressing view of humanity alongside surprises on every step of the way: plot twists, the voice acting, the sadness... As a unique modernist’s venture into stop-motion, it deserves to be seen. 9. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS This is the last movie I saw before writing this article. The Star Wars saga continues in a popcorn nirvana style. This movie has a style and soul, which is a great combination for bringing two generations

of Jedis together. 8. THE MARTIAN Astronaut Matt Damon is abandoned by his space crew on Mars. Some viewers find it funny. Personally, I think is a great take on the science of the unknown and an opportunity to praise the lively, virtuoso talent of director Ridley Scott. 7. THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL Today, at the time when attention is directed to women filmmakers (or lack thereof), it’s really sad that this beautiful, resourceful and risky debut movie by Marielle Heller didn’t’ get attention it deserves. All day long I hear people saying that they want edgy, but it seems that this coming-of-age story about a teenage girl who gets sentimental education from her mother’s boyfriend back in 1970s did make viewers feel uncomfortable. 6. STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON Meet N.W.A, the group of gangsta rappers who blew out of Compton in the 1980s. Jason Mitchell nails the torment in Easy-E, while O’Shea Jackson Jr. plays his dad, Ice Cube. When N.W.A rage started in “Fuck Tha Police”, director F. Gary Gray hit a nerve very well, as intended. 5. SON OF SAUL Laszlo Nemes debut movie depicts what’s happening at Auschwitz, with focus on the leading character’s way of survival (focusing on grim task in order to get away from the horror that surrounds him).

4. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD It took a while, but George Miller managed to deliver fourth installment of his famous creation. This movie has it all - a vision, amazing faces and crazy action accompanied by tons of creative details. If you are action lover, this is something you shouldn’t miss. 3. BROOKLIN This marvelous adaptation of Colm Toibin’s novel is the ultimate immigration story set 65 years ago. It puts one crusty part-Irishman through the emotional rollercoaster more than any movie in recent history. Director John Crowley made something rare and worth of admiration. Really impeccable. 2. CAROL Todd Haynes found a way to inject semi-mainstream entertainment with academic, aesthetically studied and sexually revisionist perspectives in this well-judged adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1950s novel. Watching this alongside Brooklyn would make anyone want to go back to mid-century New York and stay there. 1. SPOTLIGHT Above all 2015 movies, this one left me rapt with admiration. This is old-school investigative reporting about the Catholic Church child abuse and cover-ups. This movie sets new gold standards for modern cinema about journalism. I hope you enjoy watching these movies, because I certainly did. Happy holidays!

Miss Colombia shares a message after the unforgettable Miss Universe pageant By Chasing Liberty Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez posted a message on social media few days after the nowfamous Miss Universe coronation night. As expected, her followers on Facebook and Instagram responded in various ways. Some expressed their outrage over Steve Harvey’s mistake on announcing the winner;

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Ariadna Gutierrez

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Nollywood Awards proclaims winners at the Dome By Nicole Anozie & N.Ugoh Nollywood stars gathered once again this year for the seventh edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards in recognition of the talented actors, actresses and other artists who showed their best in Africa’s filmmaking industry. Versatile actress Bimbo Akintola and superb actor Gideon Okeke hosted the big event, which took place at the Ultra Modern Dome of Ondo State on December 13, 2015. Bimbo Akintola and Gideon Okeke were the masters of ceremonies of the annual event which sparkled in the presence of the fabulous Nollywood celebrities and guests from the corporate and political world. Bimbo was acclaimed to be a phenomenal artist in the industry having showed exceptional talent since her acting debut. Gideon has also made himself popular in the mainstream after he earned a role on “Tinsel,” Africa’s drama series on MNET. Some of the known personalities who hosted the BON Awards include Sylvia Nduka, Nonso Diobi, Gbemi Olateru and Fred Amata. During the event, Kunle Afolayan got several nominations while audiences were entertained with the hit singles of Adekunle Gold. Governor of the State Dr. Olusegun Mimiko really made sure that Nollywood stars and stakeholders had a blast at the awarding ceremony and at the ball thereafter. Here’s a complete list of Nollywood Awards’ winners: 1. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH) Mike Omoregbee – Invasion 1897 Sadiq Daba – October 1 (Winner) IK Ogbonna – My Rich Boyfriend

others just take the blunder with cracking jokes. Nevertheless, Gutierrez showed the world how she handled the snafu with grace and class few days after the pageant and even that night while she was onstage stripped off of the most covetedcrown which was later given to the actual winner, Miss Philippines. Gutierrez spoke about the whole thing in a short message:

Gabriel Afolayan – Ojuju Okey Uzoeshi – The Date 2. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (YORUBA) Muyiwa Ademola Fimidara Ire (Winner) Lateef Adedimeji – Story like Mine Odunlade Adekola – Torera Bayo Alawiye – Atanda Femi Adebayo – Shadows 3. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (HAUSA) Nuhu Aliu – Jinin Jikina Abdul Umar Shareef – Jinin Jikina 4. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (IGBO) Chigozie Atunanya – Chetanna 5. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH) NSE IKPE ETIM – STOLEN WATER (WINNER) Stephanie Linus – Dry Ini Edo – While you Slept Hilda Dokubo – Stigma Iyabo Ojo – Beyond Disability 6. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE (YORUBA) Fathia Balogun – Torera (Winner) Tayo Sobola – Bella Oyinka Elebuibon – Story like Mine Laitan Ogungbili – Fimidara Ire Aisha Lawal – Shadow 7. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE (HAUSA) Rahma Sadau – Jinin Jikina Fatima Washa – Ya’daga Allah 8. BEST ACTRESS LEADING ROLE (IGBO) Queen Nwokoye – Chetanna

Drop (Winner) Seun Akindele – Miss Taken Blossom Chukwujekwu – Stolen Water 10. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (YORUBA) Taiwo Ibikunle – Torera Kunle Afod – Trust (Winner) Yomi Gold – Bomilasiri Niyi Johnson – Atanda Yomi Fash Lanso – Story like Mine 11. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (HAUSA) Sadiq Sani Sadiq – Halacci Yakubu Mohammed – Sai Lahira (Winner) 12. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (IGBO) Tony Nkem – Chetanna Osuji Spider – Chetanna (Winner) 13. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (ENGLISH) Omowunmi Dada – Ojuju (Winner) Mary Njoku – Stolen Water Uche Jombo – Folly Funke Akindele – One Fine Day Liz Benson – Dry 14. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (YORUBA) Ronke Odusanya – Owo Funfun Temitope Solaja – Bella Joke Muyiwa – Ayo Mi Opeyemi Aiyeola – Alani Opomulero (Winner) Eniola Ajao – Ere Ola 15. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (HAUSA) Nafisat Abdullahi – Ya’daga Allah (Winner) 16. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (IGBO) Ebere Okaro – Chetanna Grace Okady – Chetanna Ebube Nwagbo – Chetanna (Winner)

9. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (ENGLISH) Alex Ekubo – My Rich Boyfriend Kelechi Udegbe – Ojuju Kalu Ikeagwu – Bad

17. MOST PROMISING ACTOR Mustapha Solagbade – Trust Olumide Oworu – Stolen Water Kunle Rhemmy – The Date Ademola Adedoyin – October 1

“After the storm comes the calm. I want to thank each of the people who have sent me messages of support and strength! Each of you are incredible human beings and I am the luckiest woman in the world to have the support not only of one country but of the world! The destiny of every person on this planet is already written, and mine is this. I could give the joy of be-

ing Miss Universe to my country only for a few minutes, today thanks to that Colombia and the Latin community sounds in every corner of the planet. I want to congratulate all Filipinos for their new Miss Universe. The joy you must be feeling is huge! Life goes on and we each know why things happen in our lives.” Miss Colombia barely had two minutes to

Osas Iyamu – Diary of the Triplets 18. MOST PROMISING ACTRESS Bukunmi Oluwashina – Ayo Mi Tayo Sobola – Bella Owumi Ugbeye – Stolen Lives Roseanna Marcel – One Minute Man Omowunmi Dada – Public Property 19. BEST CHILD ACTOR Etochi Ejike Asiebgu Little Ryan (Winner) Daudu Muslin – Alia Story Francess Okeke – B-ve 20. BEST CHILD ACTRESS Unigwe Princess – Butterfuy Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge – Dry Priscilla Ojo – Beyond Disability 21. BEST COMEDY MOVIE Diary of the Triplets (Winner) Stop Iya Alatake 22. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE Dry (Winner) Test Code of Silence Police Report Beyond Disability 23. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS HIGHJACK (WINNER) Invasion 1897 Folly Ashabul Khafi Dry 24. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SCREENPLAY Dry (Winner) October 1 Invasion1897 Ojuju Stigma 25. Best Short Film of the Year Butterfly Deluded Keko Retrospect Switch

THE YEAR Forgotten Generation The World my Stage 27. BEST TV SERIES OF THE YEAR The Johnsons Tales of Eve (Winner) So Wrong So Write Hotel Majestic 28. MOVIE WITH THE BEST EDITING October 1 Invasion 1897 Dry Ojuju 29. BEST USE OF NIGERIAN FOOD IN A MOVIE AYO MI (WINNER) Kokumo Corper Jide Chetannah Stolen Water 30. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SOUND TRACK INVASION 1897 (WINNER) Beyond Disability Code of Silence Dry October 1 31. MOVIE WITH THE BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN OCTOBER 1 (WINNER) Invasion 1897 Stigma Dry Torera 32. MOVIE WITH THE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY October 1 Dry (Winner) Invasion 1897 Miss Taken Stop 33. BEST USE OF NIGERIAN COSTUME IN A MOVIE Torera October 1 (Winner) Invasion 1897 Owo Funfun Stigma

26. BEST DOCUMENTARY OF

34. BEST USE OF MAKE-UP IN A MOVIE Invasion 1897 Iya Alalake October 1 Ojuju (Winner) Common Man

enjoy the Miss Universe crown, but she still felt honored and happy having the chance to wear it. She even posted her photo wearing the crown on the same day she posted her message, with the caption: “This moment will always be with me.” A stunned live television audience saw the painfully awkward moment when host Steve Harvey made a mistake naming Miss Colombia

the winner of the Miss Universe title, and later embarrassedly came back to correct his error explaining that it was Miss Philippines who actually won the title. The host abashedly took responsibility over his mistake while the two ladies were surprised of what happened next. Yet, despite the disappointing and embarrassing emotions brought about by the pageant flub, Gutier-

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35. BEST USE OF INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN LANGUAGE IN A MOVIE STIGMA (WINNER) Ojuju Blood and Romance My Rich Boyfriend Stop 36. MOVIE OF THE YEAR OCTOBER 1 Dry Invasion 1897 (Winner) Stigma Torera 37. DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Kunle Afolayan Lancelot Imaseun Stephanie Linus Dagogo Diminas Abey Lanre 38. BEST KISS IN A MOVIE Yvonne Jegede and Seun Akindele - The Ex Tope Osoba and Alex Ekubo - Ifedolapo Roseanne Marcel and Okeowo Taiwo - One Minute Man (Winner) Nse Ikpe Etim and Blossom Chukwujekwu Stolen Water 39. REVELATION OF THE YEAR (MALE) Rex Okozuwa Deyemi Okanlawon Laclass Ozougwu Tobi Abraham Akun Kolapo Wasiu Rafiu 40. REVELATION OF THE YEAR (FEMALE) Funmi Awelewa Peggy Oviere Jumoke Aderonmu Wunmi Toriola Jumoke Odetola Genny Uzoma 41. AWARD FOR IMMENSE CONTRIBUTION TO NOLLYWOOD - TADE OGIDAN 42. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - GOODLUCK JONATHAN SOURCE:PULSE.NG

rez handled the whole mistake gracefully with a touching message to her fans. It was tough both for Ariadna Gutierrez and Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach to keep things beautiful and poised in front of the live audience; indeed, it was nice to see that the two beautiful ladies managed to uphold their pageantry values and to handle the whole thing with composure.

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WORLD South Korea slaps Volkswagen with College Dean Claims Racially Charged Encounter With Corinth Police US$12.3 fine for cheating By G.G. Bastalino

By A. Shawn On Nov. 26, 2015, South Korea uniquely became the first country outside of the United States to place sanctions on Volkswagen AG on the basis of its own emissions tests, slapping the German automaker with a record fine and ordering a recall of 125,522 vehicles. Samsung Securities analyst Esther Yim said, “Today’s measures are similar to what many other countries are doing - Germany ordered a mandatory recall, while the U.S. has begun the process of figuring out the fine amount,”. Also commenting that, “But it is Korea’s biggest fine ever of an automaker for a single issue, and could dent the market share of imported automobiles.” “The FTA permits Seoul to randomly check if a carmaker adhered to technical guidelines,” commented the environment ministry. It has been said that both South Korea and the EU have banned the use of socalled defeat device software. A local auto industry insider said, “The tests can lead to sweeping recalls taking place in the coming months” when questioned. The South Korean government aforementioned that it had ordered Volkswagen to recall fleets of its diesel vehicles, due to confirmed tests that indicated where the German manufacturing business had seemingly faked emissions results from the cars’ engines. The South Korean government cuffed a fine

value of over $12 million dollars on Volkswagen and ordering the recall when discovering that the carmaker was guilty of manipulating a diesel emission device in cars with older engines. The State has also shown that it will still continue to probe several other diesel cars wherein, solid proof of emissions cheating had not been found on them. Raising concerns about the environment, the South Korean environment ministry revealed its intentions to ordered Volkswagen Korean Peninsula to submit a recall set up by January. 6, 2016. Data has shown its own emission testing indicated that Europe’s biggest car manufacturer manipulated devices that record diesel emissions in vehicles with older engines. It conjointly penalized Volkswagen Korea in excess of $14 billion won (approximately 8 million pounds), which is the steepest money penalty obligatory on any automanufacturing business in Asia’s fourth-biggest economy, a choice that immediately scare some patrons off foreign cars. Seoul had set out to conduct its own tests on Volkswagen vehicles when the manufacturing business admitted in Sep that it had installed the software in up to 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide, but that immensely understated their actual emissions of smog-causing gas oxides. The cars to be recalled in the Asian nation are Euro 5 engine vehicles with 2,000cc and 1,600cc diesel “EA189” engines, that are mainly

sold in South Korea between 2008 and 2015 including the popular Tiguan model, as indicated by the environment ministry. The ministry had no way of determining whether or not the VW vehicles with the newer “EA288” engine - mainly Euro 6 models - had manipulated emissions. Officials also highlighted that government testing of 15 different automakers’ diesel models would be completed by April 2016, thus causing an uncomfortable degree of uncertainty at a time of speed sales for importers within the market. Sales of diesel-powered German imports are gaining share in a very South Korean market long dominated by homegrown players with special lightemitting diode features offered by Hyundai and Kia. According to the atmosphere ministry, the trade agreement (FTA) reached between the EU and Asia’s fourth-largest economy and South Korea’s native law have provisions permitting authorities here to agitate of|contend with} emissions-related cheating by car makers. The Environmental Protection Agency also issued a second notice of violation of the Clean Air Act to Volkswagen, increasing the list of vehicles stricken by the growing international emissions-test scandal. The extra vehicles stricken by the violation notice are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne and also the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L and Q5.

An encounter between a college dean and police officers in a Corinth community golf-course on Oct 24 had gone viral on social media having been alleged to be racial profiling. Dorothy Bland claimed to be at fault for “walking while black” according to an opinion column published on The Dallas Morning News. This fired once again an issue on victims of so-called racist violence committed by law enforcers in the past. “I had no interest in my life’s story playing out like Trayvon Martin’s death. I stopped and asked the two officers if there was a problem; I don’t remember getting a decent answer before one of the officers asked me where I lived and for identification.” Dean Bland declared having been racially profiled by the police who stopped her on the road while mentioning the case of Henry Louis Gates, Freddie Gray and Sandra Bland (not related to Dorothy) on

the opinion column. “Do you realize I bought the hoodie I was wearing after completing the Harvard University Institute for Management and Leadership in Education in 2014? “Do you realize I have hosted gatherings for family, friends, faculty, staff and students in my home? Not once was a police officer called. To those officers, my education or propertyowner status didn’t matter. One officer captured my address and date of birth.” “I guess I was simply a brown face in an affluent neighborhood.” Dean Bland also noted a commented of her former students from Florida which read: “You are now in the company of Henry Louis Gates and others with the same experience. We must stop racial profiling.” However, the police chief takes a different side of the story. The encounter started with Ms. Bland talking a walk on the roadway with her earbuds which made

her unaware of a pickup truck running behind her. To avoid hitting her, the truck has to stop on its brakes at a complete stop just as police car passed by him. According to the officers, the driver looked at them and held his hands in the air as if telling them “aren’t you going to do something about this?” So, the officers went back and drove behind Dean Bland. Before they alighted from the police car, the field training officer and his recruit turned on their in-car video camera which reveals Ms. Bland walking in the roadway obstructing traffic. They also turned on their emergency lights but didn’t activate their siren. They got out of the vehicle and contacted Ms. Bland. During the conversation, the officers told the dean to take the road facing the traffic so that she could be aware of the approaching vehicles. Indeed, when the two officers saw Dean Bland a day after the encounter she was observed “not walking on the road impeding traffic,” thus, the officers did not contact her.

Impeachment of Brazilian president By A. Shawn In 20 years, the Brazilian president, Dilma Rousseff has been the first to face impeachment, which has been launched by a political foe whom also has been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes. President Rousseff said, “ I’ve committed no illicit act, there is no suspicion hanging over me of any misuse of public money,’ ‘I don’t have any offshore bank accounts, I have no hidden assets.”, while on a national television broadcast. On Dec. 2, 2015, speaker Eduardo Cunha, who leads the Congress’ lower house, opened the impeachment proceedings, citing that the President’s administration utilized money from state-run banks to fill budget gaps and pay for social programs, thus violating their fiscal responsibility. An impeachment request was filed earlier in September, which had accused the president of

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manipulating government finances and violating Brazils fiscal laws in order to help her win the re-election in 2014. Senator Jose Serra, a member of the opposition PSDB party, said, “This will be a sort of plebiscite in the country” when commenting on the impeachment efforts. The merits of the request will be decided by 342 votes, which is two-thirds of the votes in the lower house. This will be spearheaded by a special select committee who will hand down the ruling of a suspension, pending the outcome of a

180-day trial by the Senate. This comes after an undergoing investigation into a massive graft scandal at the state-run oil company, Petrobras adding a further crippling effect to the paralyzing political establishment in Brazil. Joao Augusto de Castro Neves, said, “Facing rapidly dimming prospects for maintaining his seat, the embattled lawmaker has finally decided to pull the trigger in a last-ditch effort to shift the attention to Rousseff,” while making assertions in an interview segment. He is the renowned Latin American Director at the Eurasia Group. A fair chance of 60% is what has been forecasted by The Eurasia Group for the hopes of Rousseff’s remaining in office. Having the largest economy in Latin America, with a total of $1.5 trillion, there is a further expected decline this year that will now become Brazil’s longest

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U. S opens all combat jobs to women By A. Shawn

Honda to lift its retirement age to 65 in Japan By G.G. Bastalino

The U.S Military forces have revealed that women can currently now eligible for all combat jobs in each branch of the armed forces. This ruling comes, amid years, barring such practices, wherein women were initially only allowed to serve within the U.S. Military as nurses. President Barack Obama has called the move a “historic step forward,” saying it would “make our military even stronger.” He also added that “Our armed forces will draw on an even wider pool of talent. Women who can meet the high standards required will have new opportunities to serve,” Obama said in a statement. A retired General and WRAL military analyst Robert Springer, said, “Let us make the decision to include women in combat for the right reasons, that is because they are qualified”. “Even more importantly, our military will be better able to harness the skills and perspectives that talented women have to offer”, Carter said. “When I became secretary of defense, I made a commitment to building America’s force of the future”, Carter said. The Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that, beginning in January 2016, women will be allowed to serve together with men in front-line combat roles, as well as in army unit units, in the U.S. Army, Navy, USMC, and Special Operations Command. This announcement has now opened approximately 220,000 jobs for women which were previously filled by men. Vacancies for the 10% of positions still closed to women—nearly 220,000— will be opened

in infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations units. After years of study and prolonged discussion, Ash Carter has ordered the military to open all military jobs to women, thereby removing the ultimate barriers that prevented women from serving in combat, as well as the foremost dangerous and arduous command posts. His landmark announcement has rebuffed requests by the USMC to exclude women from bound army unit and combat, further signaling a proper recognition that thousands of women served, of which, lots of whom were wounded or killed, within the last fourteen years of war in Republic of Iraq and Afghanistan. The new changes in combat regime now highlight the formal removal of prohibitions acknowledging the contributions that women have been creating in the military over time. The armed services have until Jan. 1, 2016 to submit plans for any form of alterations to the pending changes. Carter said the decision was made to open all jobs to women following years of study and deliberations for the review of recommendations from the military, Navy, Air Force and Marines. US representative Tammy Duckworth, one of the first army women to

fly combat missions in the 2003-2011 Iraq war, said, “I didn’t lose my legs in a bar fight – of course women can serve in combat,”. Duckworth, whose helicopter was hit by a rocketpropelled grenade, further commented that “This decision is long overdue.” Recommendations were forwarded by the military services to Carter earlier this fall. Feedback from the army, navy, air force and special operations command all indicated that they would not seek any exceptions and would move forward with removing the ban on women in dangerous combat jobs. Carter indicated that some discrepancies between women would come into effect following a 30day review amount, when that they might be integrated into the new roles in an exceedingly “deliberate and organized manner” as positions come back open. The waiting now allows Congress to review the case and lift any objections. He acknowledged that such a choice may lead to additional discussion over whether or not women would get to register for the draft, a problem he was already undergoing legal proceedings. The U.S. military presently accommodates Associates in Nursing all-volunteer force, however, young men are still needed to register just in case the draft is reactivated.

recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Based on recently conducted polls, it is indicating that the president will undergo impeachment For a generation that has faced mounting calls for her resignation, Rousseff has now become an unpopular president, as the once-booming economy in Brazil is now at a standstill. Interestingly, while most of her opponents says that she should be held accountable, although much of the corruption transpired while she was chair of the Petrobas board. The Workers’ Party leader in the Senate said, “ Cunha has created the

lowest-level of blackmail a nation can see”, in commenting about the impeachment move against the president. With no accusations of wrongdoing being held against her, Rousseff had taken up the office in her second term on January 1. Luciano Dias, a political consultant at the Brasilia-based Analise Politica firm, said,’The chances of President Rousseff being impeached aren’t as big as politicians say now, despite this bold move by Cunha,’, while adding that ‘They are not insignificant, but they are not huge.’ David Fleischer,

professor emeritus of political science at the University of Brasilia, said, ‘It is going to get worse for Rousseff because the economic crisis will get worse in the first quarter of 2016,” while saying that ‘The pressure against her will be huge”, and further commented that, ‘This decision could also stimulate Dilma’s party to tell her to resign, since the Worker’s Party might suffer a heavy defeat in next year’s mayoral elections because of her unpopularity.’ The President, DilmaRousseff, has seen her popularity drop precipitously since being narrowly reelected last year.

Honda Motor Co. has proposed to lift its retirement age to 65 next year in its attempt to shake up job terms in Japan. The carmaker, which is one of the biggest companies in Japan to address the aging population of the nation, also plans to implement child care and nursing allowances to its 40,000 employees including those employed in five of its group companies. In a statement of the company’s spokesman Ben Nakamura, he said employees could expect to get child care and nursing allowances instead of family allowances. Also, salary and bonus structure, workfrom-home system and partial-workday schemes will soon be introduced to extend the disparity between higher and lower performers in terms of salary. In doing so, Honda remains to earn an aggressive reputation in Japan alone having proposed programs and policies aimed at addressing the

needs of its employees who are gaining more years at work. Working women in particular may increase as the company plans to offer flexible work arrangements in its contribution to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s programs to intensify more women’s participation in the workplace. “Tapping into and mobilizing existing talent is imperative if we are to address the demographic time bomb that Japan is facing,” stated Marc Burrage in his email. “We are very encouraged to hear that one of Japan’s preeminent companies has taken action.” Burrage is a managing director of Hays Plc, a recruitment agency in Tokyo. All companies based

in Japan operate their own retirement age systems. However, in a labor ministry survey conducted this year, 91% of these enterprises that pay at least 1,000 workers implement the retirement age at 60. It is expected that many would benefit from the work-from-home system and allowances provided to employees with children. Two years ago, Kirin Holdings Co., a beverage making company, started to put into practice a one-day work-from-home scheme every week said Nikkan Kogyo newspaper in a report. Likewise, Sony Corp. introduced child-rearing and nursing care leave scheme to 195 employees in 2014.

Arrested Ghanaian in Amsterdam for pounding Fufu

By Pamela Caki A Ghanaian couple was arrested in their 7th floor apartment in the middle of the night, after pounding Fufu for hours and disturbing their neighbors. The couple were totally fed up with buying the neatly packaged Fufu-like food in the local stores, and decided to make their favorite traditional dish from scratch. After returning to Amsterdam from a trip to their homeland, the

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two Ghanaians brought a trusted mortar and wooden pestle, with which they decided to smash up their Fufu at night. The disturbing noise awoke the neighbors, and 15 different reports were filed about the same incident. The number of calls regarding the nuisance put the police to action, and when they stormed the apartment, the Fufu makers were already settled down and enjoying their meal.

The couple was arrested, and it turned out that they had already had other complaints filed against them due to playing Amakeye Dede songs in the middle of the night, and beeping unnecessarily while passing by friends in the middle of the street. It is told that the hungry duo pleaded to finish their meal when the arrest was made, but this was declined, and now they are awaiting their sentence of short jail time and a hefty fine.

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RELIGIOUS NEWS What is your Report Card Like? By Pastor Amos Dada PhD; P.Eng. One of the advantages of the calendar is that it helps you to see the beginning and the end; beginning of a day, week, month and year. The calendar when properly used helps you to know you have ended a chapter and you are beginning another chapter. So one of the best ways to use the calendar is to be able to evaluate what you have done within a period and to plan for the beginning of another period. Where I am going is that you should be able to sit down at the end of every year and do a personal evaluation of yourself and that exercise should help you plan a trajectory of what you want to do, where you want to go and what you hope to achieve in the year ahead. Evaluation is not meant to condemn or make you depressed if you did not achieve your planned objectives in the outgoing period, rather it is to help you restrategize. While preparing this I read about a girl who failed grade 12 (WAEC) five times and made a first class later. Look out for where you have ‘failed’ or if that word is too strong for you, where you did not ‘measure up’ and find out why and make amends. Women do physical evaluation everyday when they use the mirror. They correct what they feel is inappropriate on their face and apply more cosmetics where necessary. They got the principle from the bible. “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. 23For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; 24for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was” James 1:22-24 Evaluation should not be limited to your faces alone. It should be extended to your total physical being. Have I gained excessive weight and increased my BMI due to over eating or eating the wrong stuff or due to lack of discipline to exercise? What of your financial status? How did you make money and how did you spend it? Have you spent or invested your money? If you expended your money on frivolities, prostitutes, you have spent your money. If you expended your money on your family, taking care of your spouse, paying your children’s school fees, giving to charity, helping the needy, donating to the church and paying your tithe you have invested your money. As a youth how have you spent your year, how have you managed your time? One of the major yet not too visible time wasters of our time is the social media. Whereas the smart few

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ones are designing various social media apps and smiling to the bank, over 99 percent of the users are being wasted and wasting away. You must be able to find out how many hours you are expending daily on your Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter accounts etc. If it is bringing revenue to you fine, but if it is just waking up to showcase the x-ray of your three month pregnancy for example, then you need to examine yourself! I was in Nigeria for about three weeks this December and I see how much money that is wasted on unnecessary telephone conversation by the people who claim they have no job and money. Unlike North America where you have a plan and pay fix amount of money on telephone bills, the African market is hugely exploited. I traveled from Tanzania to Malawi, Kenya and Ghana before arriving in Nigeria, I see how the telecommunications gurus are exploiting Africans. But it does not matter how much you blame them, you are not forced to buy airtime, it is out of your indiscretion that you waste your money on those calls. There is an adage that says you may not be able to prevent a bird from flying over your head but you can prevent it from building a nest. The big question is how have you managed your resources in this outgoing year? What I really want to focus on today is your spiritual assessment and personal evaluation. Your ability to spiritually position yourself will determine the extent you can go in life as emphasised by the famous scripture on prosperity: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 1:2 One of the most important principles that guide the way I preach and what I preach comes from 2 Corinthians 3:18. It says, “We all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” The principle is this: true gospel change of a person’s character comes from steady gazing at the glory of Jesus. “Beholding the glory of the Lord, we are being transformed into his image.” We become like what we treasure enough to spend time focusing on. Some say, “Seeing is believing.” This text says,

“Seeing is becoming.” You become like what you behold. The implication of this for preaching is that, if I aim for us as a church to be transformed from one degree of glory to another, to become more and more like Jesus, then I should hold up Jesus again and again for you to gaze at. We need to see Jesus! There are things about Christ that we need very much at the end of this year. We need the perseverance of Christ in the face of affliction. We need the energy and strength of Christ in the face of global aggressive pressures. We need the wisdom of Christ in the face of complexities of life and ministry. We need the stability of Christ in the midst of rapid social, political and personal changes all around us. We need the assurance of his sovereign authority in a culture sliding farther and farther from his truth. It is no exaggeration to say that we need Christ present to our view and for our fellowship more than we need anything else. 1 John 3:2 says, “Beloved, we are God’s children now. It does not yet appear what we shall be. But we know that when he appears we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is.” To the degree that we can see him now, we are changed into his image. When he comes to be seen in his full glory, our transforming will be completed. And it all happens because of seeing him—gazing steadily at Him. The question is how much of Jesus were you in the beginning of the year and how much of Him are you now? Have you gyrated towards him better or you have drifted away from him or you are just stagnant in one spot? If you have attended service every Sunday this year then you have heard an average of 52 sermons? What is the impact of the 52 sermons on your life? Are you just a hearer or are you a doer? How do you measure the impact of the message you are hearing? Simply put character! What is your character index? Not charisma index. Charisma and beauty is what God has given you character is what God wants you to develop by gazing and beholding Jesus through the instrumentality of reading, listening, meditating and most importantly practicing the Word. The story of Mordecai in Esther chapter 6 comes handy. Mordecai a ‘Christian’ was serving a king that could be said not to be a Christian and he served the king in the integrity of his heart. Some people plotted to kill King Ahasuerus. Mordecai did not only refuse to be involved in the assassination plot but also reported the people. He was not looking for a reward but

doing his normal service. How have you performed your service in this outgoing year? Were you involved in destroying people despite that Psalm 1 encouraged you should not be a scorner? Have you slept with another man’s wife? Have you slept with another man’s husband? Have you destroyed a young woman’s future by your infidelity? As a young man have you impregnated a young woman and colluded to carry out abortion? Have you cheated in your exams? Have you abused the trust your company and nation entrusted you with? Did you take bribe in the cause of the year? Did you inflate contract and shared the loot and thereby oppressed the poor? Are you part of the terrorist gang destroying churches, killing and maiming innocent children? What have you spent the year doing? Mordecai was not only involved in protecting the king, he was defending the cause of the oppressed, the Jews. When nobody stood up against the aggression of Harman the influential Vice President, Mordecai came out strong, rallying his niece Esther the queen and all who could pray and fast to rescue a perishing nation. How have you delivered the oppressed in the outgoing year? The refugee crisis of this year is out

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of proportion how have you helped?Christians have suddenly become the target of aggression in our time, you cannot preach the gospel as it is or you will be called names if you are not imprisoned. From ISIS, Al- Shabaab to Boko Haram, Christians are being slaughtered in their hundreds. In some ridiculous cases they will show them on YouTube as they are being slaughtered! Have you been motivated to preach the gospel with fire and great zeal? How many souls have you won for Christ this year? What have you done to fight corruption? Or are you a part of the corruption? Have you helped the needy in your community? Or you were preoccupied with your little challenges that you cannot even count your blessings. Psalm 103 helps you to catalogue all that God has done. As this year comes to an end evaluate yourself. The king Ahaseurus could not sleep until he blessed and rewarded Mordecai. While the wicked Harman was imagining that he will be the one to get the blessing, he was the one to parade Mordecai around the city shouting his praise. That tells me two things; firstly God will still remember you and reward you before this year comes to an end. The King of kings, The Lord of lords will reward you before this year ends. Secondly, your enemy will bring the

blessing to you! As you go to the New Year, I am holding Jesus for you to look unto the author and finisher of our faith. With you looking at the Master, trusting in the Master, protecting the interest of the Master, the King of Kings will surprise you in the New Year. All the good things you did and it seems no one noticed, guess what, it is in the book of life. God will reward you here and in the life to come. “Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.” Pastor Amos Dada is the District Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church Bethel Canada and Convener of International Gathering of Eagles Conferences globally. The conference was held in six nations in this outgoing year; namely: Canada, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya,Ghana and Nigeria. amos.dada@gmail.com Text: Esther 6:1-End

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support system is and our labour code. We are going through a significant review and updating of both systems so they can be more responsive,” Mihychuk told the press. The provinces handle most labour code regulations yet the national government conveys EI and makes labour laws for government controlled commercial ventures like banking and radio or TV. Federal, provincial, and city governments were so far unable to keep regulations current with the progressions presented by new businesses that exploit transformative technology.

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The highest profile case has been Uber. Numerous urban areas are as of now thinking about the change of the taxi business by the ride administration

company, bringing about court cases between the city, Uber, and cab drivers who are seeing their costly taxi licenses plunge in value. However, different commercial enterprises are observing closely as new technology gets ready to infringe on their region. Canada’s big banks, for instance, are planning for a new period of financial innovations, or fintech, as new businesses pull in noteworthy venture for items aimed for giving core banking services. Past troublesome plans of action, there is the progressing movement toward contract work. Mihychuk noticed that numerous employees can’t get to job insurance - arguably the most imperative wellbeing net for workers. “Employment insur-

ance at this point is only covering 35 percent of working Canadians, so as we see automation coming in it is going to be a challenge to what we think of as a traditional work force,” she said. Mihychuk predicts that a number of the systems set up now, including some finance expenses paid by employers, will turn out to be less significant. “It is already seriously challenged. In the ’90s, employment insurance was relevant to 85 percent of the workforce. Now it is down to 36 percent. There are a number of huge societal changes that are impacting our workforce, and so the challenge given to us in the department is enormous but very, very timely. In fact, we should have looked at these kinds of changes a while ago,” she said.

continued from p(13) Alberta politician support better Parental... government whip. While she has the intention of returning to work after her delivery, this has now sparked a new debate as to whether or not the baby will need a security pass to enter the house. In an ironic tone, McLean said, “Well, having a child is not an illness,” when quizzed about her current state of affairs. MLAs are not entitled to paid paternity leave due to the fact that they do not pay into employment insurance. An MLA who is away from a sitting in excess of 10 days will have his or her pay docked by $100 for every absence, unless it is a dire case of illness, bereavement or by extension- public duties. McLean said, “You’ll notice things like the women’s washrooms throughout that building don’t have baby changing stations, and things like that,” while

highlighting the complexities of the $400-million Federal Building which does not have a child-care facility. Brandy Payne, MLA for Calgary-Acadia said, “It seems to be that this is the first time this is being considered — that members, whether they’re mothers or fathers, might need support with child care, in revealing that the NDP caucus has parents to 15 children under the age of 10. Alberta’s Opposition Wildrose party member Angela Pitt said, “I am very, very excited to have baby snuggles”, while commenting as the government remains concerned as to the steps to take for Stephanie McLean, “I think that is something that would be very nice on a bad day.’’ The Opposition Party has indicated their support for a change to the new rules, such as to make life easier for politicians who

are parents of young children. The party further highlighted that it would be welcoming to see politicians bringing their babies to the legislature. “I think what we are likely going to be looking at is trying to inject flexibility into how the job is done to encourage women and young women of childbearing years to be politicians and to be active’’, Premier Rachel Notley said jokingly, while being a mother of two children. A proposal was made in the early months of 2015 by the federal Liberals, requesting for more flexible parental leave for the general public under EI rules, which would now extend the time period to 18 months and while allowing parents to legally ask their boss for more flexible working conditions, including the ability to work from home.

continued from p(13) Former OBHS President, Rosemary Sadlier... Metropolitan Toronto. In addition, my research and promotion of the OBHS extended beyond the local, regional and national to include international communities, thus forging diasporic connections to the rest of the world. These efforts created an awareness of African Canadian contributions to Canadian culture, history, politics and economy, inter-cultural understanding, human rights and social justice. And, for this I am truly humbled to have received a number of honours, including the Order of Ontario, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and I was designated by the Canadian Teachers Federation’s designation as one of 12 global defenders of human rights in Canada, based

on criteria established by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Centre’s “Speak Truth to Power” initiative. On the behalf of the OBHS, I impacted and/or imparted advocacy, awareness, inclusion and a full appreciation and understanding of diversity, using the framework and lens of Black History. I will endeavour to make a difference in all my future projects. In this moment of transition, I express well wishes to the new OBHS team as it leads the organization into a new era. I also hope that it will remember, and be informed by the organization’s legacy as it moves forward. The culture and history of African Canadians must remain central to all future endeav-

ours, and should supersede the individual’s personal agendas. “For whom much is given, much is required.” Lastly, it would be remiss of me not to thank the municipal, provincial and national governments and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for their unwavering support towards the importance of Black history, as it began long before ‘Nation Building’. I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude for the many sponsors, donors, OBHS members, media and community allies, without whose support, I could not have sustained the resolve to further Black history advocacy to this point. Thank you, merci. Regards, Rosemary Sadlier O.Ont.

4. LIONEL MESSI: $73.8 MILLION Lionel Messi is currently the second highestpaid football player in 2015. The Barcelona superstar pockets $50 million a year on the pitch, while gathering another $22 million in endorsements. 5. ROGER FEDERER: $67 MILLION Roger Federer is still an extraordinary competitor on the court, but most of his earnings in 2015 came from endorsements. Nike, Mercedes-Benz and others paid Federer $58 million this year. 6. LEBRON JAMES: $64.8 MILLION Due to the NBA’s pay top, LeBron James’ on-thecourt pay isn’t really huge at $20.8 million. The King collects $44 million in endorsements. As you may notice - he is in every commercial. 7. KEVIN DURANT: $54.1 MILLION In spite of having his season ruined by injuries, Kevin Durant still had a really good year. Thanks to a monster $300-million shoe contract with Nike in 2014, Durant pockets

a nice $35 million off the court. 8. PHIL MICKELSON: $50.8 MILLION Phil Mickelson edged Tiger Woods to become the top earner in golf in 2015. Lefty earned $48 million in endorsements alone. 9. TIGER WOODS: $50.6 MILLION Tiger Woods’ play on the course has left much to be desire recently. Tiger remains an attractive star, however. He got $50 million in endorsements this year. 10. KOBE BRYANT: $49.5 MILLION A two-year, $48.5 million extension in 2014 made Kobe Bryant the most generously compensated basketball player on the court. Kobe already has an eye to the future with his company Kobe Inc.

fine qualification for replacing Tiger Woods on the cover of EA Sports’ golf video game. That, along with incredible golf play has helped McIlroy pocket $48.3 million in 2015. 13. NOVAK DJOKOVIC: $48.2 MILLION Novak Djokovic lands as the second highest paid tennis player in the world, behind his rival Roger Federer. Djokovic’s earnings on the court are upwards of $17 million in 2015. He made over $30 million in endorsements 14. ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ: $39.1 MILLION For the third year in a row, the Swedish striker led Paris Saint-Germain in goals and to the French league title. He earned $33.1 in salary and “only” $6 million in endorsements.

12. RORY MCILROY: $48.3 MILLION Rory McIlroy has the

15. LEWIS HAMILTON: $39 MILLION Hamilton got a threeyear contract extension in May to drive for Mercedes’ F1 team. Although he earned $36 million in salary, the 2016 season deal could pay out more than $140 million, including bonuses. We hope that 2016 will be even better for these athletes. Congratulations on successful season!

today is a revelation to me. I did not know the bible explicitly states we should pray for our government and pay taxes. But Sir, my question is this, I know many people pay taxes, I know many churches pray for the government, how come these

infrastructures are not in place in this country I mean no water supply, no good roads, and epileptic power supply. Does that mean God does not answer prayers? What is happening?” TO BE CONTINUED

fective strategy when it comes to deterring people from jaywalking. “As far as we can tell, there is no evidence to support that catastrophically huge fines helps save lives,” he says. “If anything it decreases the amount police actually issue the tickets.” “You could have a law that’s poorly enforced and a few extremely unlucky people. That is not a productive law.” Cleveland says one of the biggest problems with the larger fine is that it deters people from walking and unfairly targets lower-income residents. He’s created a Facebook page calling on the province to repeal the bill, replete with opinion, letters that members have written to elected representatives, and links to published studies and articles on pedestrian safety. “’We all need the

streets’ is the exact reason we should be treating driving a car as a privilege and a responsibility,” said one person who posted on the page. “We shouldn’t be fining pedestrians excessively or making barriers to people being able to use active transportation.” Comments on the page show the new bill also has its supporters. “I personally think that they have raised the cost to get pedestrians to smarten up. It will save their life,” wrote another person. “Motorists already receive a harsh penalty if they are in the wrong and the pedestrian should as well.” The RCMP says officers haven’t issued a single jaywalking fine in the Halifax area in 2015. The force doesn’t track jaywalking statistics for the rest of the province. CityNews.ca

11. BEN OETHLISBERGER: $48.9 MILLION A sweet signing reward brought $31-million to Ben Roethlisberger and made him the highest paid NFL player in 2015. However, big Ben’s marketability is nowhere near the other stars on this list.

continued from p(40) She continued, “Please excuse me, mine is not about what I learned but a question. I am sorry I am taking you back.” “Go ahead, Tosin,” Prof said, looking in her direction. “Sir, what you taught

continued from p(37) responsibility.” Ve h i c l e - p e d e s t r i a n accidents are an ongoing problem in Nova Scotia, and Halifax in particular. Official figures show police had responded to 153 such collisions in the city by the end of October, down from 184 in the same period the year before. A report compiled by Halifax Regional Police states two of the incidents in 2015 resulted in the death of the pedestrian, though more than threequarters of the incidents resulted in no injuries. No injuries to drivers were reported. Of those incidents in which summary offence tickets were issued, 56 were given to drivers and four to pedestrians. No tickets were issued in the other 93 collisions. Cleveland says there is little evidence that an increase in fines is an ef-

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continued from p(20) ago that he had sexual contact with Constand but said it was consensual. Calls to his attorneys were not immediately returned. The charge came down just days before the 12-year statute of limitations for bringing charges was set to run out. Case reopened in summer

The case represents an about-face by the district attorney’s office, which declined to charge Cosby in 2005 when Constand first told police that the comic violated her by putting his hands down her pants at his mansion in suburban Philadelphia. Prosecutors reopened

the case over the summer as damaging testimony was unsealed in Constand’s related civil lawsuit against Cosby and as dozens of other women came forward with similar accusations that made a mockery of his image as the wise and understanding Dr. Cliff Huxtable from TV’s The Cosby Show.

continued from p(23) Ford F-30 and F-250 top stolen pickups.. at IBC said in a press release, “The trend of stolen F-Series trucks were also seen in Alberta where there was a 50% increase,”, further adding that, “What’s more, for the first time in years, three stolen FSeries trucks, intended for export, were seized at the ports of Montreal and Halifax.” Further data from the province of Ontarioin one of the associate insurance trade associations, indicated that there is a huge demand for pick-up trucks and vans that are mostly targeted

by thieves. It has been shown that theft rates are now on the decline, owing to the unfolding of ignition immobilizers that prevents vehicles from being hot-wired. It is seen where they are now commonplace on 89 % of 2012 models, and also with the Ford F-250. A recovery in the region of $10 million for stolen vehicles at has been seen in the ports this year. Rick Dubin has shown that stolen vehicles are now up one per cent in 2014 across

North American country, with the largest jump coming back from a 29-per cent increase in thefts in the Canadian province. Dubin reiterated that the bulk of stolen F-series vehicles were possibly given a false vehicle number (VIN)) and sold-out to unsuspecting shoppers. Most provinces showed a decline in automotive vehicle thefts, however, Newfoundland and its geographic area had a pair of increase, Alberta also showed increases, along with Yukon.

continued from p(23) Barbados to replace Queen Elizabeth.. Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago also ceased being under the Queen when it became a Republic in 1976 but other neighbors in the region that still swear allegiance to the Queen include Jamaica, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Queen has been to the island of Barbados only four times with the recent one being in 1989 in 350th commemoration of the Barbados Parliament. Barbados was the only colony that still held close ties to the mother country and was often referred to as “Little England”

with British sport such as polo and cricket retained in their culture and vehicles driven on the left side just like in the mother country. Barbados expects to remove the Queen as head of state before the next independence celebrations through a bill to be presented in the Barbados Parliament. Jamaican Prime Minister, Portia Simpson-Miller had also promised to replace the British monarch as head of state in Jamaica in 2012 but the constitutional change hasn’t yet been implemented.

Australia had also gone to the polls in a referendum in 1999 but 54.9% chose otherwise. Tuvalu has also gone to the polls twice to vote on replacing the Queen in 1986 and 2008. A survey poll conducted in Canada showed most Canadians would prefer a Canadian born citizen as head of state after Prince Charles takes over the British monarch upon the death of the Queen. Canada has also often considered severing ties with the British monarch but no sign has been imminent of such actions.

At that point, “reopening this case was not a question. Rather, reopening this case was our duty as law enforcement officers,” Steele said. He urged any other alleged victims to come forward as well. Constand, who is now 42, lives in the Toronto area and works as a massage therapist. Her attorney, Dolores Troiani, welcomed the charge. “She feels that they believe her, and, to any victim, that is foremost in your mind: Are people going to believe me,” Troiani said. Mounting legal problems The charge adds to the towering list of legal problems facing the actor, including defamation and sex-abuse lawsuits filed in Massachusetts, Los Angeles and Pennsylvania. But as for criminal chargers, many of the alleged assaults date back decades, and the statute of limitations has expired in nearly every case. Cosby in 1965 became the first black actor to land

a leading role in a network drama, I Spy, and he went on to earn three straight Emmys. Over the next three decades, the Philadelphiaborn comic created TV’s animated Fat Albert and the top-rated Cosby Show, the 1980s sitcom celebrated as groundbreaking television for its depiction of a warm and loving family headed by two black professionals — one a lawyer, the other a doctor. He was a fatherly figure off camera as well, serving as a public moralist and public scold, urging young people to pull up their saggy pants and start acting responsibly. Constand, who worked for the women’s basketball team at Temple, where Cosby was a trustee and proud alumnus, said she was assaulted after going to his home in January 2004 for some career advice. Then-district attorney Bruce Castor declined to charge Cosby, saying at the time that both the TV star and his accuser could be portrayed in “a less than

flattering light.” This year, Castor said the allegations in Constand’s lawsuit were more serious than the account she gave police, and if that information had been known at the time, “we might have been able to make a case.” Castor tried to make a comeback as district attorney in the November election but lost. After the criminal case went nowhere, Constand settled her lawsuit against Cosby in 2006 on confidential terms. Her allegations and similar ones from other women in the years that followed did not receive wide attention but exploded into view in late 2014, first online, then in the wider media, after comedian Hannibal Buress mocked Cosby as a hypocrite and called him a rapist during a standup routine. That opened the floodgates on even more allegations. © The Associated Press, 2015 The Canadian Press

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continued from p(23) African Hunting Show Cancelled lions, giraffes, and zebras,” Stark wrote. “Trophy hunters often keep the heads and other body parts of their kills to mount as perverse proof of their hunting prowess.” She calls the cancellation a triumph; however is concerned that coordinators might just move the occasion to another venue. “Trophy hunting to me is hunting for sport, and it’s completely unethical and unsustainable,” Stark said. “I think you’re not a conservationist because you pay money to shoot an animal,” she added. When contacted recently by the press, Brigit Johnstone, the coordinator of the show for African Events Canada, said she has an agreement

with the Inn and has not got anything in writing. Johnstone said she is likewise upset by the request. “There is a misconception about what the show is all about,” she said. “People have gotten a little bit emotional about calling it mass slaughter. It’s nothing of the sort. It’s really just showcasing what Africa has to offer. All our exhibitors are legal and registered operators within the countries that they represent.” Johnstone said the Africa Show brings 40 diverse safari organizations from across over southern Africa to display furthermore offer data on travel insurance and vaccinations in addition to other things. She noticed the show was in Saskatoon

last January at the same lodging. On the African Events Canada site, it clarifies why Saskatchewan was picked as one of a few North American spots to host a show. It refers to facts about the hunting business in the region and in addition the oil economy. “A province full of hunters, people who love the outdoors, living and working in a thriving economy with disposable income, where better than to showcase hunting in Africa?” the website says. Outside of hunting and outdoor goods store in Saskatoon, a few individuals who bolster hunting offered their perspectives on the lodging’s choice to cancel the occasion.

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Too Soon To Die We regret the sudden passing of our son, cousin and nephew.

Mr. Oluwafisayo Adelaja which took place at UCH, Ibadan on December 10, 2015 after developing an allergic reaction to a medication given at the hospital. He would have graduated his BA in 2016 but his cradle was snuffed out at an early age. We the family are heart broken and sorrowful at the passing away of this our lovely man. However, we take consolation in our God who knows all things and has the answer to this.

IT IS WELL WITH OUR SOUL.

Fondly remembered by your loving aunty and the entire Okuneye and Adelaja families in Nigeria and Canada. Mrs. Anne Shoyebo nee Okuneye. VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 12 • DECEMBER 2015

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2015 PICTURES

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NAOMI AFRICAN FOOD MARKET NOW OPEN

KLASSIC COLLECTIONS Visit our store in Brampton CELEBRANT LACES

African Grocery

Shop in store and on the phone • Delivery available every other day We sell the following items: Fresh Meat and Fish, Fresh Farm produce, Chicken and Smoked Turkey, Grains and Tuber, Beauty Supply, Other Africa Grocery

Catering Department Nigerian Special Dishes

LACES We also carry: • Organza • Aso-Oke • Headties • George • Polish Lace-for Man • Brocade • Wax Print (Ankara)

For All Occasions!!! We specialize in a variety of Nigerian dishes for all Parties, Private Dinners, Corporate Events and individual orders.

Take Out Only 3226 Weston Rd., Toronto (former Suya Spot Plaza) Call & Order: 647-783-4203 • 647-209-5866 Email: naomifoodmarket@gmail.com

Contact Rita: 416-302-5607

Your one stop for all your African Grocery…..

NAIJAA RESTAURANT NOW IN A NEW LOCATION To serve you better .

2300 Finch Ave., West. Unit #54-55, Toronto On. M9M 2Y3 Weston Road & Finch (behind Ultramar Gas Station)

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NEW LOCATION

Finch Ave W

Arrow Rd.

Weston Rd.

416-247-1205

2300 Finch Ave., West. Unit #54-55 Toronto, On. M9M 2Y3

Old Location

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AFRICAN * ASIAN * CARIBBEAN * LATIN AMERICAN FOODS

OYINGBO INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN MARKET Main Distributor ABIOLA FOODS World-Wide

Tel: 416-534-5923, 647-836-2652 A FOOD

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*Assorted African Spices & Vegetables

SUE & CHARLIE’S MEAT & SEAFOOD IN MISSISSAUGA

SPECIALIZING IN AFRICAN GROCERIES, MEATS & SEAFOODS

1550 Jane Street, Toronto, ON M9M 2R5

* African Movies & Music * Cosmetics NE * Beverages W! * Assorted Malt Drinks * Frozen Foods *Stock/Smoked Fish * Rice, Beans, Garri, Semovita & Fufu

• YAMS • GARI • FUFU • PLANTAIN • COSMETICS • HAIR PRODUCTS • KINGFISH BOX

• MACKEREL BOX • HARD CHICKEN • SMOKED FISH • STOCKFISH • MOVIES • PALM OIL • AND MUCH MORE!

FRESH CHICKEN, GOAT, BURNT GOAT, SHEEP, BEEF

100 LBS

Major Distributors For:

AFRICAN SNAILS NOW AVAILABLE IF WE DON’T HAVE IT, WE’LL GET IT FOR YOU

GREAT PRICE, GREAT QUALITY, GREAT SERVICE

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Help wanted in grocery store. Must have experience with African Foods. Call: 416-826-0244 3057 HURONTARIO STREET, MISSISSAUGA, L5A 2G9

905-896-2226 OR 905-896-3663

AFRO CARIBBEAN GROCERS IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF TROPICAL FOOD AND MERCHANDISE

Wholesale & Retail FOR ALL YOUR CARIBBEAN, SPANISH AND AFRICAN GROCERIES

PRODUCE, MEAT, FISH ETC. Two locations to serve you better in TORONTO and BRAMPTON BRAMPTON AFROCAN FOODS 70 Devon Rd. (Airport Rd./Clark) 905-458-5004

TORONTO AFRO CARIBBEAN FOODS 2121 Jane St. Toronto, Ont. Tel: 416-2415435 Excellent Prices, Courteous ONE STOP SHOPPING

Special for this month: Fresh Yams, Smoked Fish, Exeter Corned Beef and Many Beauty Supply Specials

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Large Selection of Beauty & Hair Products

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A gift under the tree for her. A heart filled with joy for us.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful, Healthy and Prosperous New Year The Management & staff of the Nigerian Canadian Newspaper, Canada We use this opportunity to thank our advertisers, readers and well wishers for your support in 2015. We look forward to another AMAZING YEAR, 2016.

PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & WEBSITE NIGERIANS IN CANADA (NIC) NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS www.nigeriancanadiannews.ca

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 2016 COMPETITIVE SEASON TRY OUT October 2015

January 2016

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Date and Location to be confirmed Visit: www.kanusocceracademy.ca to register your interest or email registrar@kanusocceracademy.ca

Contact Jason Garforth on +1 (416) 892 – 9254

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African Safari Tropical Market (African & Caribbean Groceries) Your African Superstore

• Yam • Rice • Beans • Plantain • Gari

Windows - Comprehensive Eye Examination - Contact lens - Glasses - Laser Surgery Consultation - Visual Field Examination

GRAND

OPENING SALE

Newly Renovated • Pounded Yam (Fufu) • Ghana Bread • Accra Kenkey • Akwaabi • Dried Fish • Snail • Titus Sardine • African Spices and much more

10% on total purchases

from Aug. 1-15, 2015

Opening Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-8.30 Sat. 9am-9pm Sun. 11am-5pm

1 STEELES E, UNIT 12, BRAMPTON, ON. L6W 4J5

905-874-8053