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R&B superstar Keri Hilson will succeed
Akon as the mentor of the second edition
of Airtel TRACE Music Star which kicks off
on February 1, 2016.
Airtel TRACE Music Star , the biggest pan-
African talent search competition, is back
and will see Keri Hilson on the hunt for
Africa’s next music talent from February 1,
2016!
Now in its second season, this year’s
competition will see Niger join Democratic
Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya,
Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania,
and Zambia as the newest African territory
to enter the competition. To participate,
contestants will need to call in a short
code number with their mobile phones,
record their songs to stand a chance to
become the next big music star in Africa.
With 2.3 million calls made in its previous
season, the Airtel TRACE Music Star
(ATMS) talent search is the biggest music
competition to ever take place in Africa. It
won the “Best Pan-African Initiative”
accolade at the prestigious AfricaCom
Awards held in Capetown, South Africa.
In 2015, Crowned Airtel TRACE Music star
winner by megastar Akon, Mayunga won a
record deal as well as promotion for a total
value exceeding $500,000 and a
mentorship programme with Akon. His first
track “Nice Couple” reached number 1 on
all major radio and TV charts in his home
country of Tanzania. A few months ago, he
was in Los Angeles with Akon to record his
second single “Please Don’t Go Away” and
shoot the music video.
This year, the grand prize comprises a
mentorship program with multi-award
winning American singer-songwriter Keri
Hilson in Atlanta. The winner will not only
star in their own music video alongside
Keri Hilson; he/she will get an opportunity
to record a duet with the “Knock You
Down” songstress, as well as receive a
signed contract with a major music label
and worldwide media exposure through
various TRACE’s platforms. The grand
finale will be held in Lagos, Nigeria in Q2
2016.
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FINALLY PRESIDENT BUHARI REVEALS WHEN HE WILL SIGN 2016 BUDGET

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he
will sign 2016 budget after critically
reviewing the document to be certain that
its contents tallied with the authentic budget
proposal presented to the National
Assembly.
President Buhari said the controversial
alteration and padding of the budget
proposals, necessitated a critical review of
the document to ensure its in line with the
government’s original submission.
According to Premium Times,
Buhari speaking at a meeting with the United
States Secretary of State John Kerry, in
Washington DC on Thursday, March 31, said
the controversial alteration and padding of
the budget proposals necessitated a critical
review of the document to ensure its in line
with the government’s original submission.
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“Some bureaucrats removed what we put in
the proposal and replaced it with what they
wanted. I have to look at the bill that has been
passed by the National Assembly, ministry by
ministry, to be sure that what has been
brought back for me to sign is in line with our
original submission,” the president said.
President Buhari also reiterated his
administration’s determination to continue to
vigorously prosecute the war against
corruption.
The president sought and received
assurances from Kerry that the United
States government will facilitate the
repatriation of all stolen Nigerian funds
found within the American banking system.
“It will greatly help our country if you assist
us to recover all our stolen funds which we
can establish to be within your financial
system,” Buhari said. Nigerians publicly mocks
former minister, Orubebe
On his part, Secretary Kerry who estimated
that the stolen Nigerian funds were in
billions of dollars said it was not easy to
hide that amount of money without it been
traced
He commended Buhari administration’s
success in rolling back the Boko Haram
insurgency, assuring the president that the
United States will continue to give Nigeria all
possible support to ensure that the terrorist
sect is finally eliminated.
Kerry also praised President Buhari’s order
that Nigeria’s Armed Forces must show
greater regard for the human rights of
persons in the battle operations against
Boko Haram.
Meanwhile, a group known as the south-east
south-south professionals of Nigeria has
called on President Muhammadu Buhari to
declare a three-year state of emergency on
the nation’s economy following the
economic challenges experienced in the
country.
The group’s president, Emeka Ugwu-Oju,
made the call o n Thursday March 31 in an
interview with journalists shortly after
leading a delegation to meet Vice-President
Yemi Osinbajo behind closed doors at the
presidential villa, Abuja.
Ugwu-Oju, advised Buhari to consult with the
National Assembly to commence the
process of the declaring a state of
emergence on the nation’s economy.

247News:Why Boko Haram has not been completely defeated - GOC

– Boko Haram fighters hiding among innocent citizens
– Some communities accused of collaborating with insurgents
– Some insurgents already surrendering
The general officer (GOC) commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Msa Aliyu has said the ongoing offensive against Boko Haram insurgents is been delayed in part because the insurgents are hiding among innocent people.
General Aliyu added with no defined territory in the counter terrorism war, the army was being careful so as not to hurt innocent Nigerian citizens who they are fighting to defend.
According to Peoples Daily, Aliyu who disclosed this in Damaturu the Yobe state capital said the indigenes of the state, especially the hunters were helping the military to identify who is who in the areas before going for an offensive.
He said following the counter terrorism offensive, insurgents have and will continue being killed and areas that were discovered to belong to them exclusively are being totally destroyed.
He also added that the overwhelming military power of the soldiers have forced some of the insurgents to surrender.
He however regretted that there was still pockets of collaboration between insurgents and local communities in some areas.
He made reference to the recent Boko Haram attack in Babangida town, the headquarters of Tarmuwa local government area, during which they attacked a police station and made away with 2 Hilux vehicles belonging to the police and also burnt down Airtel telecommunication mast.
The GOC said the division was is working hand in hand with the state government to sensitize and discourage the locals from aiding Boko Haram in achieving their aims.
Meanwhile, troops have killed 50 insurgents while rescuing 500 people in an operation around Mafa, Dikwa and Kala areas.
The areas were constantly terrorised by the Boko Haram terrorists. The interference of the army resulted in rescuing of over 500 people, mostly women and children.

10 Ways Nigerian Christians Are Killing Christianity But Don’t Know

2000 years ago, a new way of life was born. A way of agape love, simplicity, righteousness and truth. A way of imitating Jesus Christ who suffered to redeem mankind from the power of death. A way of life introduced to us by unselfish missionaries from Europe. This way of life which is called Christianity today is under treat in Nigeria. It is gradually losing it’s value and taste as a result of some negative attitudes of the believers. Let me quickly identify 10 ways Nigerian Christians are killing Christianity but don’t know.
1. False Prophesy: Simply put, any prophesy that did not eventually come to pass is a false prophesy. Many Christian leaders in the country are fond of making predictions out of their own imaginations or dreams claiming they were revelations from God. Failure of such prophesies makes caricature of Christianity.
2. Hypocrisy: This is the worst killer. Majority of Nigerian Christians are hypocrites. Some pastors, reverend fathers, bishops and so on give sound preaching but don’t live by their words. They do opposite of what they preach. Also, our Christian politicians are not Christ-like in their leadership. How can a Christian governor owe workers and pensioners for over six months even after the federal government has released bailout funds. They still go to church on Sundays to raise their hands up in praise and worship. Church ceiling fan will cut off such hands one day.
3. Mixing Christianity with paganism: Reading Zodiac signs, osu caste system, animal and human sacrifices and other superstitious practices are still rampant despite the numerous churches in the nooks and crannies of the country. Some Christians would even go to any length to defend such practices in the name of preserving their culture and tradition. What about Christians including pastors who patronize native doctors? Some use charms to perform signs and wonders and to win souls for their churches. Some belong to occult societies and still go to church. It is very common in Nigeria to see someone who is both a member of a Christian denomination and Ogboni confraternity or any other evil cult. This is destroying the Christian faith.
4. 'Men of God' milking their shepherds while living ostentatiously: Our pastors are cruising expensive cars, acquiring private jets and living in multimillion naira mansions while majority of their followers live in poverty. No wonder they lay too much emphasis on paying of tithes and seed sowing. They lick the asses of corrupt politicians instead of telling them the truth point-blank. This lifestyle is gradually killing the credibility of the Christian faith.
5. Fornication receiving little or no condemnation compared to other sexual sins: Sometimes I wonder if gays and lesbians will go to a hotter part of hell fire than fornicators and adulterers. Boyfriend and girlfriend relationship is on the increase among the Christian youths. Baby mamas are now celebrated. Pre-marital sex is no longer viewed as a taboo. It is very common to hear of a Christian thanking God for delivering him from the spirit of masturbation while the person is still a fornicator. This is self-deception and a distortion of Christianity which strictly condemns all sexual immoralities.
6. Praying and wishing evil for their enemies: Christ, who Christians claim to follow, taught them to love and pray for their enemies. On the contrary, Nigerian Christians hate and pray for the death of their enemies. “Die by fire”, “holy ghost fire them” and so on are common prayers in many churches today. Judging our enemies and wishing them dead is fake Christianity.
7. Lack of charity: When last as a Christian did you help the poor or someone in need without looking for something in return? Many Christians show less concern for the less privileged. They show more interest in tithing and seed sowing for their progress forgetting that agape love is the most important thing in the Christian faith.
8. Associating God with prosperity: Nowadays, if you are rich, it means that God is with you. Poverty is seen as a curse. Most churches now preach prosperity more than salvation. The rich are being celebrated as those favoured by God. This silly mentality promotes corruption and is gradually killing Christianity in our country.
9 Weird church adverts and programs: Just in the name of attracting members, many churches have devised somewhat weird means of seducing people to their church services. Some use popular celebrities to draw crowds to their churches. For instance, of what spiritual value is it to feature Terry G, Mama G, Wizkid, I Go Dye and so on in a Christian program? Some churches also use funny posters and attractive themes to lure people to their church. I have seen church posters with themes like ‘miracle extravaganza’, ‘prison break’, ‘auntie wetin I do you’, ‘who tie the goat’ and so on. This makes Christianity look like a joke.
10. Denominations fighting one another: Some Christian denominations believe that they are the genuine Christians and members of other Christian denominations would all go to hell. They fight one another with hate words and sometimes the fight goes physical. Instead of thinking of ways to dialogue and unite, more Christian denominations are being created. Sometimes, I begin to wonder if there are more than one Jesus Christ.