Sri Lanka Bans Begging In Capital City Colombo From Jan 1st

The Sri Lankan government said yesterday that it would ban begging on roads or in public transport in the capital, Colombo, from January 1, local media reported.




Megapolis and Western Development Minister Champika Ranawaka said a survey conducted by the ministry in partnership with others showed that around 600 beggars beg within Colombo city limits.


He said considering the inconvenience caused to the public, and as a measure of the Colombo city beautification programme, it had decided to prohibit begging in and around Colombo from January 1.

US Couple Give Birth To Baby Girl From Embryo Frozen In 1992

A 26-year-old woman has given birth to a baby girl from a donated embryo which was frozen for 24 years - the longest ever frozen embryo to come to term.



Tina Gibson's baby Emma Wren was conceived and fertilized 24 years ago in 1992, but the embryo was frozen instead of implanted.

Tina, who was born in 1991, could not conceive naturally with her husband Benjamin, because he has cystic fibrosis, so they decided to adopt a frozen embryo from the National Embryo Donation Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

In March this year, the frozen embryo was thawed then transferred to Tina in an identical procedure to IVF.

On November 25, after a normal 40-week pregnancy with no issues, Tina gave birth naturally - with no drugs and a 24-hour labor - to Emma, who weighed six pounds and eight ounces, and measured 20 inches long.

Online Tabloid Lists Worst Performing Nigerian Ministers In 2017

2017 has been a wonderful year with so many intrigues. This is especially so when the performance of 36 ministers in Nigeria is examined.
Within the year, many of these ministers received endless banter, friendly jabs and commendations from Nigerians.







Based on the overall performance of the Buhari administration, their general assessment is poor.

It is important to note that this report is leaving out the junior ministers (minister of state). This is not because there are not important, but they usually follow the policy direction of the senior minister. But the situation of Mr Ibe Kachikwu is different.

Blac Chyna spotted with her rumoured new boo

Blac Chyna dated a series of black men and had a baby with one...but moved on to have a baby with Rob Kardashian then left him and continued dating black men..but it looks like her new man is white. They were spotted out and about in Malibu on Tuesday...

PHOTOS: China Builds Solar Road That Can Charge Electric Cars & Melt Snow

Political leaders with capacity to deliver are developing their country. China is set to open its first solar motorway that can generate electricity under sunlight.

The two-kilometre-long (1.2 miles) stretch of highway, situated in Jinan, could charge electric cars as they are travelling on it.

The two-lane road could also warm itself up in sub-zero weather to melt the snow on top so drivers could drive on it more safely. More photos;

‘Contact Ministry of Happiness if you have not received your Nov. & Dec. salaries’ – Gov. Okorocha tells workers

The executive Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday, approved the payment of November and December salaries for civil servants in the state.

He also, earlier today advised the state civil servants to approach the newly created Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment if they are finding it difficult to access their salaries.

The statement read:

Aisha Buhari Spotted Eating Buns In Public

Few days after she was spotted in a Keke, on the trail of Future Assured empowerment programme for women and youth across the country which is owned by the president's wife, Aisha Buhari, there was excitement recently at the Kwara State branch as she opted to eat one of the inviting fried dough popularly regarded as buns, meant for the 'ordinary' people.

‘Child marriage is our religious belief’ – Nigerian Muslim man states

A Nigerian Muslim Twitter user, Usman Solo, left Twitter users shocked after he said that child marriage is their religious belief.

For Illustrative Purposes ONLY!

He made the statement while reacting to Femi Fani-Kayode’s tweets in which he criticized the Sultan of Sokoto for not championing the fight against Child Marriage and paedophilia in the North.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release romantic photos to mark engagement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their official engagement photographs.

The Prince and his fiance are seen posing for a formal shot on the steps outside, wearing a smart navy suit and glamorous gown respectively, and holding hands.

In one black and white shot, Prince Harry wraps Ms Markle in his winter coat to embrace in the cold weather, as she touches his cheek affectionately.

Showcasing her engagement ring, made from a diamond from Botswana(TelegraphUK reports) and two from the collection of Diana, Princess of Wales, the former actress closes her eyes and smiles in a cosy cream jumper.

Recently crowned ‘Mr Ugly’ dethroned for assaulting sponsor over prize

The recently crowned Zimbabwean ‘Mr Ugly’, William Masvinu, 43, has been dethroned after allegedly assaulting the sponsor of the competition for delaying to give him his $500 first prize.

Masivinu has now been replaced with the first runner-up, 61-year-old Fanuel Musekiwa, Iharare.com states.

Masvinu who got his third crown for the pageant has now been banned for life, the Organizer, David, popularly known as Apama Styles stated.

“For winning the pageant, Masvinu was supposed to be given a bull but he opted for $500 in cash instead. The fact that the sponsor (Isaac Mutangadura) had to sell the bull to get the cash for Masvinu caused the payment delay but the dethroned Mr Ugly was very impatient.

Priest Applauded After Coming Out As Gay

A Roman Catholic priest in Milwaukee has come out as gay, writing that he will no longer live in the shadows of secrecy and plans to be authentic to his gay self.

The Rev. Gregory Greiten disclosed his sexual orientation on Sunday to the St. Bernadette Parish and was greeted with a standing ovation from his parishioners, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. He also wrote a column that was published Monday in the National Catholic Reporter.

It's rare for a priest to come out. Greiten said he revealed his sexual orientation because he wants to be a role model for others. He said he's helping to break the silence of gay men in the clergy so he could reclaim his own voice.

RMD Steps Out With His Daughter & Son

RMD last night stepped out with his kids for the Falz Experience concert. His son, Tega is even taller now. Wow!!!! Full picture below;

Photos: Malawain Pastor Buys Daughter Maserati For Her 6th Birthday

A popular Malawi pastor, Shepherd Bushiri, the founder of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church has bought his 6-year old daughter, a Maserati Levante worth N27m to celebrate her birthday. The pastor shared the news and photos on his Facebook page saying;

I always count myself blessed during this time of the year because I get the honor to celebrate, not only one but two God-given gifts in my life.

Venus Williams Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash

Venus Williams won't face legal charges in a June car accident that left one dead. The driver of the other vehicle, which T-boned the tennis pro, is also in the clear according to a police investigation that concluded neither was at fault.

"Based upon this investigation and relevant Florida state statutes, no charges will be filed in this case," according to an 18-page traffic homicide investigation released Wednesday by Palm Beach Gardens police.

Jerome Barson, 78, was a passenger in a 2016 Hyundai Accent driven by his wife, Linda Barson, 68. The car T-boned Williams’ Toyota Sequoia as she waited in an intersection in Palm Beach Gardens. Jerome Barson died 13 days after the June 9 wreck.

Boy Banned From School Christmas Concert Because Of His Hair Cut & His Mom Isn’t Having it

A schoolboy was banned from taking part in his school's Christmas concert because of his haircut.
Khai Okojie, eight, was forced to stay behind at Ellenbrook Community Primary in Salford while his friends sang carols at a nearby church.

His furious mum Jo Ellis, a teacher at a primary school in Bury, said her son's snip - curly on top and short at the back - "broke the rules".

She said: "The school has no Christmas spirit at all. It is so cruel. Khai had been practising his singing at home and was really looking forward to the concert.