Wole Soyinka promises 'Wolexit' after Trump win

I was wondering why all of a sudden I am hearing the name of one of Nigeria's Noble Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, all over social media in relation to the US elections.

Apparently, in an interview, Nigeria's Nobel-Prize winning author Wole Soyinka said that he would leave the US on the day Donald Trump is inaugurated as president.

Prof. Soyinka promised last week that he would tear up his green card if Mr Trump were elected. 

The green card is a permanent residence permit for the US - prized by many African immigrants to the US.

His comments emerged in a filmed conversation with students at Oxford University in the UK.

The famous author appeared to have been taking a swipe at Mr Trump over his radical stance on immigration.

Mr Soyinka is one of Africa's most celebrated literary figures. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986 - becoming the first African to be honoured in that category.

Culled from bbc.co.uk:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-37904566

Hilary Clinton's speech

What a great orator, what a great woman! The saying that goes 'you get to see the real character of a person when they lose' is right. What a powerful speech to young women, to everyone!

If you missed Hilary Clinton's speech, you can watch it following the link below:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio


Link source: bbc.co.uk

Donald Trump elected U.S. president

The American people have spoken! The people have voted. Donald Trump has been elected the president of the United States of America!

The underdog has done it again. He was laughed at, mocked and his person and name traduced.

No criminality in Clinton emails

The FBI says it has found no evidence of criminality in a new batch of Hillary Clinton emails.

FBI Director James Comey said in a letter to congressmen the agency had finished its review and found nothing to alter its original conclusion.

In July, he said Mrs Clinton had been careless but not criminal in handling sensitive material on her private email server while secretary of state.

Culled from bbc.co.uk

South Sudan - Football fans killed in shooting

At least 11 people are dead and 16 others have been injured after an attack on football fans in South Sudan, local media report.

A gunman opened fire on a crowd watching an English Premier League game near the town of Juba.

South Sudan's National Courier newspaper said the gunman had escaped despite a "prompt response" from security forces.

Police are investigating, but have not yet identified a motive.

The incident took place in Gure, a suburb of Juba, the South Sudan capital.

Culled from BBC news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37889783

Warning to African migrants- German ministry wants African migrants returned to Africa!

According to the Telegraph, the German ministry wants to stop migrants ever reaching Europe's Mediterranean coast by picking them up at sea and returning them to Africa.

A ministry spokeswoman was quoted saying:

' The elimination of the prospect of reaching the European coast could convince migrants to avoid embarking on the life-threatening and costly journey and costly journey in the first place'.

The ministry's proposal calls for migrants picked up in the Mediterranean to be sent to Tunisia, Egypt or other north African states to apply for asylum from there.

Germany will deport migrants who break the law, warns Angela Merkel!


Culled from The Telegraph

California to vote on abolishing death penalty on same day as US election

If Proposition 62 passes on Tuesday, the state with the biggest death row in the US could join the long list to abandon or suspend their death penalty. Life without parole would replace it.

The state has executed just 13 people since the death penalty was reinstated in the US in 1976. None have taken place for a decade.

Culled from Sky news: http://news.sky.com/story/california-to-vote-on-abolishing-death-penalty-on-same-day-as-us-election-10647284

Happy birthday to my beautiful sister

Happy birthday to my beautiful sister. My sister is the most amazing and beautiful sister anyone could ask for. She is kind, giving and one of the most gracious people you could every come across. She would go any mile to help anyone and she does this with the most beautiful smile.

She is one of the few people with a clean heart, she does everything with love. My sister has been there for everyone in my family.

Happy birthday beautiful Eve! Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day! I love you!

Reflection on 2016

 I can't believe 2016 is almost over. Did you set any goals for the year and if so, did you achieve those goals? What are you most grateful for?

For me, I am grateful and thankful for a number of things. I am grateful for good health. I cherish being in good health. Why? Because I know what it is to suffer and be in pain. For me, good health precedes wealth.

 I am grateful for my family. I am blessed with amazing and wonderful people in my life; both blood relations and close friends.

I am grateful for my job. I work with amazing people and I love what I do. I love working with people and making a positive impact no matter how little.

I am grateful for being able to do the things that I want to do. I am grateful for my new found relationship with God. I don't have to follow the dogma spewed by man but make my spiritual connection with God how I'd do with my dad.

I am grateful for life. When there is life, there is hope!

Libya: Traffickers forced migrants on to dinghies at gunpoint

Migrants have told how they were forced at gunpoint to set sail from Libya in rough seas by traffickers who shot a man dead.

Just 31 people are believed to have survived after two dinghies carrying almost 270 migrants between them capsized in the Mediterranean on Wednesday.

Those pulled to safety were transferred by the Italian coast guard to Lampedusa, where they gave aid workers and the island's doctor the "horrifying" account of how they had been forced to set off in poor weather conditions.

Source: Sky news: http://news.sky.com/story/libya-traffickers-forced-migrants-on-to-dinghies-at-gunpoint-10643732

Looking for a movie to watch this weekend?

Ever heard of prince Seretse Khama of Bostwana?

 

There is a movie made about his life. Awesome movie to watch and it is on my watch list.

Seretse Khama was the grandson of grandfather was Kgosi (King) Khama III, known as Khama the Good, the ruler of the Bangwato people. During his time in Oxford studying Law, he met and fell in love with Ruth Williams, the daughter of a retired army officer. His uncle was not happy with him marrying a white lady and asked him to divorce her. Of course, he refused. He was deeply in love with his wife and so was she.

After a series of events, Seretse was exiled to England.  5 years later, he and his wife were allowed back to Bechuanaland but as normal citizens. He made a political come back and during his rule, Botswana’s economy, administration and relations with other Black African states were repaired and developed. During his time as President Botswana had the fastest growing economy in the world. It was a period of much civil strife in Africa, but Botswana remained free from war and corruption - See more at: http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/president-seretse-khama#sthash.HWI0CnEa.dpuf

 See link for movie trailer: https://youtu.be/zsHVqy2Xd6E

 Source- See more at: http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/president-seretse-khama#sthash.9mEv8JpT.dpuf

Nigerian army rescues Chibok schoolgirl for first time

According to Sky News, one of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram two years ago has been rescued by the Nigerian army for the first time.

Last month, some of the youngsters were released by the Islamist group through negotiations with the country's government while another managed to escape on her own in May.

In the latest case the girl, carrying a 10-month-old son whose father is an extremist, was saved as soldiers screened people who fled a militant hideout in Sambisa forest.

Maryam Ali Maiyanga was rescued in Pulka, Borno state, near the border with Cameroon and was later taken to an army medical facility for a check-up.

Source: Sky news: http://news.sky.com/story/nigerian-army-rescues-chibok-schoolgirl-for-first-time-10645641

Brexit court defeat for UK government

Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU, the High Court has ruled.

This means the government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty - beginning formal exit negotiations with the EU - on its own.

The lady reported to be behind this is Gina Miller. 

Gina Miller

News source: bbc.co.uk

Pic source: Daily mail:

Cumberland Lodge - some sights

Apart from being a magnificent building and embodying everything opulent, Cumberland Lodge is located in one of the most beautiful environs. Cumberland Lodge is a welcoming venue that is not only used for academic and intellectual debates, but also used for other non academic events.

I enjoyed the academic exercise that took place there as well as taking in some of the most amazing sceneries.

Here are some pictures that I took.

Cumberland lodge - Windsor

The perfect venue for intellectual discussions and colloquium.