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Charleston church shooting: Prayers held across US | BBC
Prayers have been held across the United States after the killing of nine people at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina. The suspect, Dylann Roof, 21, was detained while driving in Shelby, North Carolina, about 200 miles away. After a court appearance on Thursday, Mr Roof waived his right to extradition and was flown back to South Carolina.
Ramadan: Dogara, Tambuwal, Ahmed, Others Urge Muslims to Pray for Peace in Nigeria | This Day
Prominent Nigerians including Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti) and Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) respectively Thursday called on Nigerians, especially the adherents of the Islamic faith, to use the opportunity provided by the holy month of Ramadan to intensify prayers for peace, unity and stability of the country. There charge was contained in their messages to commemorate the start of the month-long Ramadan, which commenced Thursday.
In a goodwill message to Muslims issued by his spokesman, Turaki Hassan, Dogara said the present crop of leaders in Nigeria came in at a very critical time.
The Speaker said the promise of change by the new government could only be realised if Nigerians rededicate themselves to the service of God and humanity.
Ben Bruce to Osun govt: I will not respond to your attack during Ramadan | Vanguard
THE lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, has said that in the spirit of the month of Ramadan observed by Muslim faithfuls, he will not respond to critics over his decision to donate half of his wardrobe allowance to the unpaid workers in Osun state.
“I’ll take whatever attacks come my way but nothing & nobody can dissuade me from doing what my conscience directs in helping my fellow man.
Brandi Glanville Leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | E! ONLINE
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ unfiltered blonde is gone: Brandi Glanville will not return to the series as a fulltime Housewife, E! News has learned exclusively. A source close to the Housewives confirmed to Giuliana Rancic that it was Bravo’s decision not to have Brandi return, citing the bad blood between Brandi and various other cast members. According to our source, Brandi is upset, but she understands and is grateful for the opportunity to be on the show.
Meet Julie Adenuga: The Yoruba Girl that Deejays at Apple’s Radio Station! | TechCity
No, she is not Oil magnate Femi Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy. Her name is Julie Adenuga. She is not Globacom CEO, Mike Adenuga’s daughter either. So who is this 26-year-old that Apple calls “one of London’s most vital tastemakers,” and how did she become the DJ to run Apple’s brand new 24-hour radio streaming service under the name Beats 1in London? Julie Adenuga is sister to hiphop artistes Skepta and JME (Joseph & Jamie Adenuga) who founded grime crew “Boy Better Know’. She also recorded backup vocals on her brother’s debut album, Famous in 2008.