News: Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram In A Prayer, Praise And Worship Session (PHOTOS) || Vibes On Heat

Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram went into a prophetic prayer, praise and worship session at a military Church in Mafa, Borno State, to mark the end of 2017.

IGwemma Mikky Chuka When someone who I haven’t spoken with in 10 years calls me, the shameless me goes like “Hahahah, I was about calling you before your call came in.It so unfair Nigerian dont support the troops ..Well you guys are good,but been control by bad leaders which bought an hatred to Troops..Boss May God almighty answer your prayers and make you guys a concurer cos no matter how bad it is darkness can never overshadow
Gloria Stephen Nice one gallant and rugged soldiers ….God will surely protect u guys….We are alws praying for u…(Proudly Army’s Wife ) I just pity our military men and women. You can imagine that,for two years they have not changed some of the men to come home and rest so others can go to Maiduguri.

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Must Read: Wizkid Wore Michael Jackson’s Clothes At His Recent Concert | Vibes On Heat

Many are still in awe following all that happened at popular Nigerian musician Wizkid’s recent concert in Lagos. We had earlier reported that Wizkid surprised many after he brought out his rival Davido and they performed together on stage.

He went further by signing an upcoming artist named Ahmed to his record label Starboy and he also promised to give him N10million for his development.

Something surprising has emerged about the concert. The shirt Wizkid wore bears a close resemblance to what late iconic musician Michael Jackson wore in the video for his song Rock With You. That video was released in 1979. How nice of Wizkid to pay homage in such a cool way.

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News:Patience Jonathan’s $15m: EFCC urges court to ignore firms | Vibes On Heat

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to refuse an application by four companies praying to reverse their guilty plea to laundering $15,591,700 . In its counter-affidavit deposed to by an investigating officer Musbhau Yahaya, the commission said the application was an abuse of court process, and that the judge cannot be asked to overrule himself.

The companies are praying for an order setting aside their conviction by Justice Babs Kuewumi on November 2, 2016 after they pleaded guilty through their representatives.
According to them, their trial and conviction were done “in gross violation of their right to fair hearing”. The companies, in the application filed on their behalf by Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), said their conviction “occasioned miscarriage of justice” to them. EFCC, in the counter-affidavit, alleged that a former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to President Jonathan, Waripamo Dudafa, allegedly got part of the money from former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki. EFCC said Dasuki withdrew the money from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and “handed it” over to Dudafa. The commissioner said Dudafa laundered the money through the companies. He is currently being tried along with a lawyer Amajuoyi Briggs and a banker Adedamola Bolodeoku.

They pleaded not guilty. But, the four companies charged along with them pleaded guilty to money laundering charges and were convicted. They are Pluto Properties and Investment Company Limited, Seagate Property Development and Investment Ltd, Trans Ocean Property and Investment Company Ltd and Avalon Global Property Development Company Ltd. Wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience, in a separate suit, is laying claims to the money. On what led to the companies’ conviction, Yahaya said sometime in 2015, the EFCC received “cogent and irresistible” intelligence that Dudafa allegedly “warehoused” proceeds of unlawful activities in the companies’ Skye Bank Plc accounts. The operative said EFCC analysed the intelligence and discovered that on November 26, 2014, former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki applied to the Governor of Central of Nigeria (CBN) via a letter dated November 26, 2014 with reference number NSA/366/S for the release of $47,000,000.00.

The operative said the money was part of N10billion “earmarked for special services,” adding that it was handed in cash to Mr S. A. Salihu, a director of finance and administration at the Office of the NSA. “The governor of CBN granted this request and delivered the sum to Salisu as instructed by Dasuki. Upon receipt of the said sum, Salisu handed over this money to his boss, Dasuki, in 11 suitcases. “Dasuki in grand conspiracy with the first defendant (Dudafa) handed over the money to the first defendant. “In the course of his service as the Special Assistant to the former President on Domestic Affairs, the first defendant abused his officer by corruptly enriching himself,” the deponent said.

According to the commission, Dudafa also allegedly deposited “various huge sums of US dollars in cash” in the companies’ accounts. “In a bid to disguise and conceal the proceeds of his unlawful activities, the fourth to seventh applicants (the companies) were procured mainly to retain the proceeds of the first defendant’s unlawful activities.” “The fourth to seventh applicants each opened an account with Skye Bank Plc,” the deponent said in the counter-affidavit. EFCC said those who pleaded guilty on the companies’ behalf were actually their directors, namely Friday Davis, Agbor Baro, Bioghowori Fredrick and Taiwo Ebenezer. According to the commission, after prosecuting counsel Rotimi Oyedepo reviewed the case following the companies’ plea, the judge asked the representatives if they were in agreement with the facts.

 “The representatives who are directors of the applicants admitted unequivocally that they agreed with facts reviewed by the prosecution. “Upon a calm reflection of the evidence led by the prosecution against the fourth to seventh defendants/applicants and the pleas of their directors who represented them, this Honourable Court found the applicants guilty and  convicted them as charged,” the commission said. EFCC said the companies’ application was an abuse of court process and was filed in bad faith, adding that the court had become functus officio (cannot re-open the case). The prosecution said the companies filed a Notice of Contention at the Court of Appeal in which they sought an order varying the guilty plea, but it was struck out. EFCC said the companies were yet to appeal against the Court of Appeal judgment. “The conviction of the fourth to seventh defendants did not occasion any miscarriage of justice to the applicants or any party in this proceeding,” EFCC said.

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Celebrity News: Men Always Surround Me Because Of My Big Boot - Nollywood Actress, Anita Joseph \ Vibes On Heat

Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has said it has been a problem having a big bum. According to her, she is lost if it’s her big bum that attracts men to her or her killer figure.

“When it comes to my body, it has not been easy with the advances I get from men because of my bum. It has not been easy at all. It makes me wonder if it is a problem having a big bum or a killer figure,” she told Saturday Beats. Speaking further on if she would love a bum reduction,  Anita said;
“It has never occurred to me to reduce my bum.

 No, why will I do that? Reducing my bum will be me mocking God for what He has blessed me with. I can’t even add weight because if I do, my bum would become massive. People pay to make their bum big, why would I reduce the natural one God gave me for free? Please leave my bum, it’s from God, undiluted.” She then admitted she is in a relationship;“I am in a relationship but my boyfriend is not in the entertainment industry, I would say that our meeting was a miraculous one.”

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Entertainment: Billionaire Daughter, Temi Otedola and Her Boy Friend, Mr Eazi Release Romantic Couple Photos | Vibes On Heat

Singer Mr. Eazi and billionaire daughter, Temi Otedola are such an adorable couple!
The pair are giving us chilled Pre-wedding shoot vibes in these stunning new photos….

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Sport: Kane treble shatters Premier League goal record | Vibes On Heat

Harry Kane set a new record for the most Premier League goals in a year and will finish as Europe’s leading scorer for 2017 after the Tottenham Hotspur forward hit a hat-trick in his side’s 5-2 rout of Southampton on Tuesday. Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane reacts after missing a chance during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in London, on December 26, 2017. / AFP PHOTO Kane’s 22nd-minute header at Wembley was his 37th goal of the year, moving him past Alan Shearer’s previous Premier League record, which was set when he played for Blackburn Rovers in 1995.

But Kane wasn’t happy to settle for that milestone and he scored twice more to claim his eighth treble of the year. His second goal took him to 55 for club and country in 2017 — lifting him above Barcelona’s Lionel Messi to become Europe’s top-scorer over the last 12 months in the five major countries (England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France). Messi, who has 54 goals this year, can’t catch Kane as Barcelona don’t play again until 2018. Kane admitted he was keen to break Shearer’s record after he moved level with the former England star with a hat-trick in Tottenham’s win at Burnley on Saturday. The 24-year-old reached his landmark 37th goal in 36 league appearances, while Shearer played 42 times when he set the old record with 36 goals. Shearer was quick to congratulate Kane, tweeting: “You’ve had a magnificent 2017 @HKane. You deserve to hold the record of most @premierleague goals in a calendar year. Well done and keep up the good work.” Other high-scoring Premier League stars over a calendar year include Robin van Persie, who notched 35 for Arsenal in 2011, and Thierry Henry, who struck 34 times for Arsenal in 2004.

Kane’s heroics were the highlight of a memorable Boxing Day for Tottenham as Dele Alli and Son Heung-Min also got on the scoresheet. Southampton, without want-away defender Virgil van Dijk, had escaped early on with Kane and Eric Dier coming close before the opening goal. – Historic – Danny Rose was tripped on the edge of Southampton’s box and Christian Eriksen’s dangerous free-kick saw Kane head home from close-range for the historic moment. Those celebrations threatened to be cut short within 60 seconds. Sofiane Boufal’s shot was pushed away by Hugo Lloris but the Frenchman misjudged Rose’s cushioned header back. The Tottenham goalkeeper was saved by the post as the ball stayed out and a comical own goal was narrowly averted. Tottenham haven’t lost a league game in which they scored first since November 2016 and they doubled their lead in the 38th minute. It was all too easy as a long spell of possession saw Alli free Son and his cross was diverted home by Kane.

Southampton’s Mario Lemina rattled the crossbar, but Alli ensured the contest was all over in the 49th minute, showing quick feet to curl home past Forster. Then it was the turn of Son to get on the scoresheet, the South Korean collecting Alli’s perfectly-weighted pass to fire beyond Forster after another quick counter-attack. Under-pressure Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is facing calls for his head and his team’s second-half goals were little consolation. Boufal scored in the 64th minute, with Serge Aurier and then Lloris guilty as the Moroccan’s shot squirmed in. Normal service was resumed three minutes later when Kane collected Alli’s pass to chip home for the best goal of the match. Saints substitute Dusan Tadic had the final say with a goal in the 82nd minute, but nothing could take the spotlight away from Kane.

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News: Boxing Day shoppers queue from before dawn — only to find no sales | Vibes Om Heat

The Boxing Day sales are famous — so famous in fact that hundreds of shoppers have lined up overnight at some stores only to find no discounts on offer.

Bleary-eyed and clutching coffees, the people queueing outside one upmarket fashion store on Sydney's Pitt Street began arriving before dawn and formed a line stretching 200m.

But when the doors finally opened at 8:00am, the eager shoppers rushed in only to find there were no discounts.

Not that it seems to have driven the crowds away, as people kept lining up just for the tradition of it.

Over at the major department stores, where discounts of up to 50 per cent were being offered, the first eager shoppers started arriving at 9:00pm on Christmas Day.

It's all part of the fun, they said:

"I got here at 3.45am, which is a bit late actually. It's our Boxing Day tradition, so we've been coming for the last five years. So I'm really excited to get some sales."

"I got here at 4 o'clock, this is my first time here, it's good. This is like a bucket list, tick the bucket list and do it."

"I have a list, actually, I've been working on it for a few months: a suit, leather jacket, blazer, some shoes, some jeans, some casual wear."

"I'm a little bit tired, a bit sleepy. I've got work … but I reckon I can make it. It's the physical thrill."

Retailers are expected to bring in about $2.3 billion in the Boxing Day sales period, and close to $18 billion in the three weeks after.

VIDEO: Boxing Day sales shoppers share why they love the rush (ABC News)

It's a boom for bricks-and-mortar outlets who have to compete against online shopping, especially since the arrival of Amazon in Australia this month.

But many shoppers flocking to the sales say they still prefer the retail experience.

"I like seeing it in retail and trying things on as opposed to online, and I think it's better for retail."

"I like the energy of the crowds, it's actually lots of fun. People are great to be around in the morning, they're always very happy and friendly."

"If you don't come in today you'll miss out. You'll miss out on size, the colour, so you've got to be in today."

Australian Retailers Association executive director Russell Zimmerman said the crowds were building in Sydney and Melbourne, in particular.

"We're expecting some line-ups at some of the stores in the near future, so things are looking pretty positive at the moment," he said.

"I'm going to say to people, 'Be prepared to wait — retailers can only put so much staff on'.

"You might have to line up to pay or line up to get service. Be prepared to do it and be nice to other people, because everybody wants to enjoy it."

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Boxing Day: Labour criticises Boxing Day rail shutdown despite Tory promises | Vibes On Heat

Andy McDonald, shadow transport secretary, criticises Conservatives after analysis finds only three out of 29 rail franchises will be running services

Labour has criticised the government’s failure to improve rail services on Boxing Day, despite promises to transform the service when the Conservatives were in opposition.

An analysis of rail franchises shows that this year, only three out of 29 will be running any form of services, and those that are operating will be severely limited. It means thousands of families travelling home after Christmas and football fans going to Boxing Day matches will have little option other than travelling by road.

Andy McDonald,shadow transport secretary, said: “In opposition the Tories attacked the Boxing Day rail shutdown. They’ve now had more than seven years to do something about it but a failure to properly manage and maintain our rail network means more delays and fewer services. The Tory hypocrisy on this issue is astounding.”

In 2008 the then shadow transport secretary Stephen Hammond, Tory MP for Wimbledon, called for an increase in rail services the day after Christmas Day.

“Thousands of families travel the length and breadth of the country to visit relatives and loved ones on Boxing Day. But yet again this year the railways will grind to a halt, forcing people onto gridlocked motorways.

“Labour just do not get how important the railway is to people at Christmas time. By allowing the railway to close so completely on Boxing Day, Labour are condemning sports fans, and families trying to celebrate the Christmas period together, to misery on our clogged up motorways,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

Of the 29 rail franchises, only three – Chiltern Railways, Merseyrail and ScotRail – are operating any services, according to National Rail Enquiries data.

A Department for Transport spokeswoman said train services do not generally operate on Boxing Day in England and Wales due to lack of demand.

“This allows valuable maintenance and improvement work to take place to improve services for passengers.

“Franchises can operate Boxing Day services on a commercial basis subject to agreement with Network Rail,” she said.

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Entertainment: Wizkid signs young Ahmed to his label, pledges N10m [VIDEO] | Vibes On Heat

Wizkid on Sunday night, signed a young boy simply identified as Ahmed to his record label, Starboy Entertainment. He made the announcement during his show at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. Wizkid had spotted Ahmed from Ijebu-Ode in the crowd and brought him up to rap. He later announced a record deal for him and and blessed him with N10million in celebration of Christmas. Wizkid told Nigerians to watch out for the young lad in 2018. However, Davido and Wizkid surprised Nigerians as they performed the smash hit ‘FIA’ on stage.

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Emtertainment: What Nigerians are saying about Wizkid concert, Davido, Buhari, Ronaldo | Vibes On Heat

The social media is agog with reactions on Wizkid concert held Sunday night at Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.
Major highlights of the event that have got Nigerians talking were performance of ‘Fia’ by Davido and Wizkid, signing of young Ahmed and the hug Tiwa Savage and Starboy shared.
While some are celebrating the peace between the superstars, urging for more reconciliations among Nigerian artistes in 2018, others complained about ‘long hug’ Mavins’ queen and Wizkid had.
A few went ahead to call for same unity between soccer mega stars Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo, while others berated Buhari over the biting fuel scarcity.

See Some reactions below…
@olatheog “So Wizkid brought Davido out and even sang FIA like it was his’…I feel bad for those who have lost their home training, bosom friends, future and business partners fighting on their behalf…our thoughts are with you.
@EndATPcampaign “This is the kind of love we pray for come 2018 In the Music Industry and Nigeria at large I love this.
@ajoriiwin “Its very nice to see them together….now let’s get Rinaldo and Messi on same team too. Lol.
@bidexflex “Just waiting for Messi and Ronaldo to do a proper commercial together too.
@ceeworld “One dream achieved @wizkidayo and @iam_Davido perform FIA, @Cristiano and Messi play on the same team: loading.
@goldenkelechi “Watching this 2 perform together feels like watching Messi and CR7 play for the same Team.
@onos147 “Wizkid brings Davido on stage is one of the most beautiful moment of the Nigeria Music Industry, in 2017.
@kesman “The #WizkidTheConcert is an antidote to what Buhari has used our eyes see.
@kinpentecost “Walahi wizkid, davido, its true. They’ve made Nigerians Happier than @mbuhari.
@nextgens “Davido brought on stage by Wizkid to perform at his show #WizkidTheConcert I am practically forgiven all those who have shaded or offended me in one way ore the other. I have also forgotten your deeds and will not call them to mind. 2018 on a new leaf.
@bhadoosky “This has to the most iconic moment of the year in the Nigerian music industry. Davido and Wizkid on the same stage.
@kingabsolute “The best part of the show was Davido performing FIA with Wizkid.
@solaade “This is what we want for Nigerian industry. We want love, peace, success, and friendship. I pray for more of it for both of you. Love this….#TwoLegends #TopStars

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Xmas: The Story Behind 'The Christmas Song' | Vibes On Heat

In 1946, Nat King Cole became the first recording artist to wrap his lush vocals around what would become a standard of the holiday season, "The Christmas Song." But that song was written by a different crooner: Mel Tormé.

NPR's Noel King spoke with Mel Tormé's youngest son, James — an accomplished jazz singer himself — to get the story behind the creation of this Christmas classic.
According to James, it was on a hot, oppressive summer day in 1945 that his father, Mel, went over the house of one of his writing partners, Bob Wells.

"Wells was nowhere to be seen," James says, "But there was a spiral pad at the piano. There were four lines scribbled down on it in pencil."
Those four lines were: "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire / Jack Frost nipping at your nose / Yuletide carols being sung by a choir / And folks dressed up like Eskimos."

When Bob Wells eventually appeared, he told Mel that he had been trying to do everything to cool down on that hot day. Wells said, "I thought that maybe if I could just write down a few lines of wintry verse, I could physiologically get an edge over this heat."

Forty-five minutes later, the lyrics of what would be "The Christmas Song" were finished.
Click the audio link to hear how Tormé and Wells got "The Christmas Song" in the hands of Nat King Cole, how the song has evolved over the past 70 years and what James Tormé has learned from his father's legacy.

James Tormé is a jazz singer and the youngest son of his father, Mel.

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