'If Tomorrow Never Comes' Inspiration behind Yvonne Nelson's new movie passes away

Pascal Amanfo shares the inspiration behind Yvonne Nelson's upcoming movie as child actor from movie dies.

Child actor and inspiration behind Yvonne Nelson's new movie production 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is dead.

Ghanaian director, Pascal Amanfo, took to his Instagram page to pay tribute to the late kid and also reveal him as the inspiration behind the upcoming movie.

According to Pascal, the inspiration came from the late child who couldn't walk or talk.

"Had the amazing and eye opening opportunity to film with this child in his challenging condition...unable to talk or walk..cerebrally deformed and yet with a glow that can pierce any heart...

"His mother blatantly refused to poison him as her family demanded and stuck with her guts to give him a chance at life..i have known the treasure of raising kids...the joy they bring and emptiness life can be without them and so when i met this child through the @luckielawson foundation and initiative, i decided his story could and should be told...

"This forms the premise for a @ynproductionsgh film...IfTomorrowNeverComes...

"it is therefore heartrending to note that Kwaku, this said child, 2 weeks after shoot just passed away in an Accra hospital..he required no greater honour than at least living to share a part of his story with the world. GOD bless your hearts @luckielawson..@yvonnenelsongh...Kwaku lives on!!" - He shared.

May his soul rest in peace.

In Borno Soldiers kill Boko Haram commander, recover weapons

The terrorist commander is said to have been killed during a raid carried out in the state by men of the Multi National Joint Task Force.

Soldiers in Borno State have reportedly killed a very high ranking member of terrorist sect, Boko Haram.

The terrorist commander is said to have been killed during a raid carried out in the state by men of the Multi National Joint Task Force.

The unidentified insurgent is said to have been one of the most senior officers of Boko Haram founder, Muhammad Yusuf.

He was reportedly killed during an air raid carried out by troops in the town of Malumfatori.

Officers of the Nigerian Army were also said to have recovered some weapons from the sect.

An intelligence source told Punch that the weapons recovered include “a Battle Armoured Tank equipped with comprehensive protective system and maximum firing distance and accuracy with anti-aircraft rotating mount; its fire accuracy is attained by range-finder, ballistic computer with a thermal barrel sleeve.”

The troops also recovered armoured personnel vehicles, artillery guns, ammunition and Hilux vehicles from the terrorists.

Ebola Update 9-year-old Nigerian girl tests negative in India

The unidentified girl was admitted at the Ebola isolation unit of the Ernakulam General Hospital in Kerala after arriving at the arrived at the Cochin International Airport with her parents on Monday, February 2.

A 9-year-old Nigerian girl who was quarantined in India after showing symptoms of Ebola has tested negative for the disease.

The unidentified girl was admitted at the Ebola isolation unit of theErnakulam General Hospital in Kerala after arriving at the arrived at the Cochin International Airport with her parents on Monday, February 2.

A sample of her blood was sent to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in New Delhi where it was found to be negative for Ebola.

"The girl did not have any immediate ailments. She came along with her mother for the latter’s treatment in a private hospital. The girl had some problems. Hence, they decided that she would also be consulted here. That’s why they took the girl along with her mother,” Amar Fettle, the state nodal officer for Ebola said.

The child and her father had accompanied her mother to India for an orthopaedic procedure.

Nigeria was one of the countries affected by the disease before it was declared Ebola-free on October 20, 2014.

Eedris Abdulkareem Veteran rapper denies getting paid to campaign for GEJ

Former Remedies rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has shown he is a huge fan of GEJ when he released a song to that effect, he however denied getting paid to endorse him.

Controversial Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem is one of the Nigerian artistes who are supporting President Goodluck Jonathan.

He spoke to Encomium Weekly in an interview on February 3, 2015 explaining why he is in support of GEJ.

The rapper recently released a song called 'Shine Your Eyes'which according to him it to educate Nigerians on the elections and also encourage listeners to vote President Jonathan into office once again. He said " I want Nigerians to vote for Jonathan because he's a good man. I believe in his dream, that's why I stand by Goodluck Jonathan and i call on the youths of Nigeria to vote for him".

Eedris who is of the opinion that only GEJ can save Nigeria denied allegations that he got paid to campaign for President Jonathan saying "Do I need to collect money before showing support for president that meant good for this country? I didn't collect any money, I have not  even met the president. If I am opportuned to meet him, I have one question to ask him "why did you say you don't want to jail anybody, including corrupt politicians?"

Pop star D'banj also denied being paid to campaign for Goodluck Jonathan.

Bola Tinubu APC leader says he sacrificed Presidential ambition for Buhari

Tinubu stated this on Friday, January 30, during the party’s Presidential campaign rally in Lagos State.

The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has said that he sacrificed his Presidential ambition for the party’s chosen candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.

Tinubu stated this on Friday, January 30, during the party’s Presidential campaign rally in Lagos State.

The former Lagos State governor said that he gave up his ambition because Buhari had more experience and would be able to deal effectively with the country’s problems.

“People define patriotism as putting the country first but this is what the ‘Poverty Development Party’ refuses to understand. We chose Buhari not because Bola Tinubu is not interested in the Presidency. I am capable, competent, qualified, younger and richer but there comes a time that people must make sacrifices for their nation,” Tinubu said.

“I prayed that Nigeria would get better and we would not need a man like him (Buhari). But today, we are in a great crisis; we face a lot of challenges. When South Africa was in a great dilemma and was about to disintegrate, they called Nelson Mandela of 74 years old. He used his wisdom to save his country. When the United States was in economic depression, they called 73-year-old Ronald Reagan because he was frugal and incorruptible,” he added.

“When America was faced with depression and war, they called a retired General, Dwight Eisenhower, to rescue the country and the country was returned on a path of success. “When France was faced with war and economic depression, they called a retired General, Charles De Gaulle, to rescue the country,”Tinubu continued.

“So what do we need now? Buhari. This is the time for us. General Buhari, whether you are qualified or not qualified, we are calling you to come and rescue us in Nigeria,” he concluded.

Meanwhile the APC has denied reports that Buhari was stonedduring the rally as alleged by former Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Lagos governorship aspirant, Musiliu Obanikoro.

Accidental Discharge 3-yr-old boy shoots pregnant mum, dad

According to police a three-year-old boy has shot and injured his heavily pregnant mother and his father after reaching into his mother's purse for her iPod and discovering a loaded handgun.

A three-year-old boy in America shot and injured his heavily pregnant mother and his father after discovering a loaded handgun in his mother's purse while searching for her iPod.

 The toddler was sitting in a motel room in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his mother,Monique Villescas, father, Justin Reynolds, and two-year-old sister on Saturday, January 31 when the toddler shot his parents.

According to reports, he was searching for his mum’s iPod in her purse when he drew out a loaded handgun instead.

Seconds later, he fired one shot which struck his father’s right buttock before going through to strike his father’s eight month- pregnant girlfriend in the arm.

Police arrived after the scene shortly after 2pm after Mr Reynolds called 911. They found the parents suffering from injuries, while a 9mm handgun was located on the floor of the motel room.

The pair was rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds.

Mr Reynolds has since been released. Miss Villescas's condition remains unknown as police said the expectant mother appeared to have been 'seriously' injured in the shooting.

Albuquerque Police Department officer Simon Drobik told a local newspaper that police will likely recommend that the parents are charged with felony criminal negligence over the incident.

“The child did the damage, but it was because of the negligence of the adults that the child was able to do this. If you are going to be a gun owner, you need to lock it up and keep it safe,” he said.

Goodluck Jonathan Ekiti herbalists endorse president for second term

The Ekiti State chairman of the herbalists' association describes President Goodluck Jonathan as a humble man and says that the oracle has revealed that he is the best man to rule Nigeria.

(For illustrative purpose) Herbalists in Ekiti endorse Goodluck Jonathan. (Nigeriana

The Ekiti State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners has thrown their support behind President Goodluck Jonathan in the upcoming election in February.

Speaking to the press in the state capital, Ado Ektit,  the State Chairman of NANTMP, Chief Jacob Orisamika described Jonathan as a humble person who can be trusted with power.

“We are supporting President Jonathan because we have consulted the oracle and it revealed that he is the best for the position. It was revealed that Nigerians will benefit more under him than any other candidates. Aside this, we have to show our support to Governor Ayodele Fayose who has been relating with Ekiti people closely. I believe that whatever the Governor supports must be supported by all Ekiti indigenes because Fayose is a man of the people,” he said.

At its first meeting of the year held in Ado Ekiti on Friday, January 30, over 4,000 members across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State converged to offer prayers for the state and the country.

The association also appealed to clerics to stop prophesying doom for the country, which it said could further ignite tension and cause chaos in the system.

Love Zone 5 simple ways to improve your relationship

Often, it's the small steps, taken every day, that can make a big, positive difference in cultivating your connection.

All relationships — even the best ones — require continuous care and hard work. But that doesn't necessarily mean taking big actions or making dramatic changes.

Little changes also can be tremendously helpful. That's because simple, everyday positive behaviours add up.

Here are five simple ways you can instantly improve your relationship.

1. Focus on what you love about your partner: After spending years together and dealing with day-to-day stress, couples can forget to focus on the positive. Relationships can easily become a litany of "you didn't do this" or "stop doing that." Instead, remind yourself what it was that made you fall in love with your spouse. Focus on the qualities you appreciate. And don't forget to share those thoughts with your spouse.
2. Touch your partner: When you have physical contact, it is harder to remain closed off, angry and disconnected. Just touching your partner or giving them a hug can go a long way in connecting you as a couple. 
3. Listen to your partner: Take the time to listen to what's important to your partner. If your spouse has something to say to you about their feelings, needs, reaction or wants, it behooves you to truly listen rather than respond with either your own opinion or defensiveness to what they said. That's because once you put down your defenses and stop rehearsing your own responses in your head, you'll be able to gain a clearer and deeper understanding of your partner, and your relationship.
4. Find the humour in a situation: Humour heals. It provides us with perspective. Laughter also releases a lot of stress, allowing more positive feelings to ensue. Try to find the light side of a situation, and laugh together.
5. Get intimate: When you connect in a way that is sacred to your relationship alone, you can't help but feel more intimate and connected. Plus, the release of feel-good chemicals also enhances your love and attachment. Relationships require regular maintenance, and the above tips can help you build a healthy, meaningful bond. Often, it's the small steps, taken every day, that can make a big, positive difference in cultivating your connection.

BREAKING Bomb Blast rocks Yobe

A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a legislator’s home in the state capital, Potiskum on Sunday, February 1.

A bomb blast has occurred in Postikum, the capital of Yobe State.

A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a legislator’s home in the state capital on Sunday, February 1,Reuters reports.

Security sources also confirmed the attack saying that 10 people have so far died as a result.

The bombing reportedly occurred outside the home of Federal House of Representatives member, Sabo Garbu.

Story developing.

#2015Elections INEC extends PVC collection deadline

The extension was announced on Sunday, February 1, by Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards to Sunday, 8th February 2015.

The extension was announced on Sunday, February 1, byKayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman,Attahiru Jega.

INEC had previously announced that PVC collection would end on Saturday, January 31, 2015.

“INEC hereby calls on duly registered persons not to delay in going to collect their cards before the expiration of the new deadline,” the statement reads.

“The Commission reaffirms its determination to make the 2015 elections free, fair, credible and peaceful; and urges all stakeholders, including voters, to spare no effort in working towards the same objective,” it added.

Idowu also added that the extension would enable all registered voters collect their PVCs so that they could cast their votes in the polls.

The General Elections will commence on February 14 with the Presidential run-off.

In Germany Former President dies at 94

Weizsaecker, who was in office from 1984 to 1994, died in Berlin on Saturday, January 31.

Former German President, Richard von Weizsaecker has died at the age of 94.

Weizsaecker, who was in office from 1984 to 1994, died in Berlin on Saturday, January 31.

The former President was best known for his May 1985 speech, which marked the 40th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II and won him widespread praise as an effort to bring fellow Germans to terms with the Holocaust.

"All of us, whether guilty or not, whether young or old, must accept the past. We are all affected by its consequences and liable for it. Anyone who closes his eyes to the past is blind to the present,” Weizsaecker, who was a regular soldier in Adolf Hitler's army, said in his speech before the West German parliament.

“The 8th of May was a day of liberation. It freed us all from the system of National Socialist tyranny,” he had added.

Announcing Weizsaecker's death, current President Joachim Gauck said:

“Richard von Weizsaecker stood worldwide for a Germany that had found its way to centre of the democratic family of peoples. He stood for a federal republic that faces up to its past.”

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel said:

“Weizsaecker's comment on the "day of liberation" was a necessary, clear statement that was significant for our German self-image.”

“The death of Richard von Weizsaecker is a great loss for Germany," she added.

Weizsaecker is survived by his wife, Marianne, and three of their four children.

Amber Rose Hip-Hop model walks out of D'banj's party

The popular Hip-Hop socialite Amber Rose became tired of the scattered flow of the event and left the party.

Popular Hip Hop model and socialite Amber Rose walked out ofD'banj's tenth year anniversary party which took place at the Ocean View, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Amber Rose and her entourage walked up and left the event after it became obvious that the anniversary celebration party was a shoddy affair.

D'banj's performance of hits can be best described as uncoordinated as the pop star kept interrupting himself while performing to ramble.

When the DB Records star continued doing this for a sustained period of time, Amber Rose and her crew left the event.

Prior to her leaving, Amber Rose announced the premiere of D'banj's new video 'Feeling A Nigga' remix featuring Akon.

Strangely, mid-way into the showing off the video, D'banj announced that the video to cut off. He then went on to ramble which killed the flow of the event.