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'Trump baby' blimp welcomes president to London

'Trump baby' blimp hovers over London's parliament amid protests of his visit

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WATCH 'Trump baby' blimp welcomes president to London

With its straw-blond hair, questionable face tan and unmistakably out-of-proportion hands, a blimp intended to depict President Donald Trump as a screaming baby flew outside the Parliament building in London Friday.

Protesters accompanied the "Trump baby" balloon, with signs railing against Trump’s policies on topics including immigration, race relations, women and climate change. 

“This is what people need to be doing — to come together in their communities to organize and work out how to stand against right-wing populism and xenophobia that we’re seeing not just in the U.S. but in Europe,” organizer Kevin Smith told The Associated Press.

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A six-meter high cartoon baby blimp of President Donald Trump is flown as a protest against his visit, in Parliament Square in London, July 13, 2018.more +

Smith is part of the Stop Trump Coalitionand one of the 16 people behind the balloon.

Amaju Pinnick appointed by CAF as new 1st Vice President following NFF crisis

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Thursday appointed the embattled president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, as the new Vice President of the body.

Pinnick replaces Ghanaian Football Federation President Kwesi Nyantaki, who stepped down after corruption allegations last month.

His appointment comes amid a renewed leadership tussle within the NFF.

A ruling by Federal High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, has ordered Chris Giwa, to take over the Glass House.

Giwa had earlier been banned from all football related matters by both FIFA and CAF.  

The letter of appointment which was signed by CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and dated July 5, 2018. According to the CAF Scribe, Amaju’s promotion was necessitated by the resignation of the first Vice President, Kwesi Nyantaky who was also the President of Ghana Football Association. The letter of appointment reads thus: 

‘’Following the resignation of the 1st Vice President, Mr Kwesi Nyantaky, CAF President, after consulting the members of the Emergency Committee, appointed Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick as 1st Vice President. This decision is immediately applicable, in accordance with article 27 para 2 of the Statutes, which will be ratified by the Executive Committee in its session scheduled on the 27 ad 28 September 2018. We thank you for kindly taking note’’. 

The letter was signed by Secretary General of CAF, Amr Fahmy. By this appointment, Amaju Pinnick has become the most powerful football administrator in West Africa and second most powerful in Africa. Before now, Amaju was also appointed president of two high profile committees of the body. 

The embattled NFF boss oversees the Africa Cup of Nations committee which will see him in charge of the organization of all nations cup tournaments. 

Former CAF President Issa Hayatou chaired the last AFCON committee. Pinnick also holds the leadership baton of the Media committee of the continental football body. 

He is also a member of the Organising Committee of the World Cup and has been in charge of many World Cup matches ongoing in Russia. Following the disquiet in the Nigerian football house, Amaju had ignored all pleas not to talk about it.

RELEASE: ON THE RECENT BAIL GRANTED TO DASUKI BY A FEDERAL HIGH COURT SITTING IN ABUJA ON MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018 BY: DR. KAYODE AJULO

 PRESS STATEMENT ON THE RECENT BAIL GRANTED TO FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER, COL. SAMBO DASUKI BY A FEDERAL HIGH COURT SITTING IN ABUJA ON MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018
BY: DR. KAYODE AJULO

In his Oath of Office, taken on May 29, 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari said, “The Federal Executive under my watch will not seek to encroach on the duties and functions of the Legislative and Judicial arms of government. The law enforcing authorities will be charged to operate within the Constitution.”

Three years down the line, this solemn vow seems to have been kept in the breach as the Presidency, the Federal Executive in Nigeria  has obviously disregarded and discountenanced with impunity any ruling or judgment of court which appears not to suit its purpose. 
LAWYERS TO BOYCOTT COURTS OVER DASUKI & FG DISOBEDIENCE OF COURT ORDERS
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In a country where the Rule of Law is highly esteemed or given any regard at all, adherence to court rulings should not be about an individual’s feelings, whims and caprices, rather deference and absolute obedience to one of the fulcrums of our democracy and maintenance of the sanctity of the courts should be the order of the day.

It is in this regard that I hope that the President Muhammadu Buhari led Executive of the Federal Government of Nigeria will give regard to, comply with and without fail, obey the latest court order/ruling delivered by Hon. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on the bail of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki and other court rulings, orders and judgments seeking compliance by the Executive of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

I must emphatically point out that the failure of the Executive of Federal Government to allow Col. Dasuki enjoy bail which has been granted to him severally (six now in total) is a danger to our nascent democracy and those of us who are ministers in the temple of justice ought to cry out before we are buried in the sands of impunity. 

Take note that if Dasuki who is part of the few power elite could be treated with such impunity, then there is no such guarantee that other Nigerians/clients who are granted reprieve by the courts to the dissatisfaction of the government will be allowed their liberty as granted by the courts.

Therefore, if the Executive of the Federal Government of Nigeria fails to honour the bail order by Justice Ojukwu within Seven (7) Days of fulfilment of the bail Condition as stipulated by the court, I appeal to the Nigeria Bar Association to boycott the courts and urge the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to resign his position in the circumstance.

But let me also put on record without equivocation that should the NBA fail to see this threat to democracy and heed my appeal, I will proceed to boycott the courts and galvanize like minds in this regard to show that Nigeria is not a Banana Republic where the Government can pick and choose which Court order to obey or disobey. 

The efficacy of court rulings is in their applications by all parties irrespective of how they feel about such orders. The Executive of the Federal Government of Nigeria cannot be allowed to cherry pick which judgment to obey. 

It is an irony that the Executive recently finds it expedient to obey the Judgment of the Supreme Court on the Nigerian Football Federation after a long hesitation but not on Dasuki.

We should all know that if the Executive is allowed to decide which orders it will obey, it will totally endanger the authority of the judiciary as an arm of Government which can put the Executive in check and it offers little or no hope to citizens that their fundamental human rights can be guaranteed.

[VIDEO] President Macron congratulates 11-yr-old artist, Kareem, who draws him on the spot

Master Kareem Olamilekan, 11, artistically drew a portrait of President Emmanuel Macron of France during his visit to the New Afrikan Shrine in Lagos. 
The event held to showcase and celebrate African culture was hosted by Nigerian Artist and performer Banky W and Kenturah King.

The event held to showcase and celebrate African culture was hosted by Nigerian Artist and performer Banky W and Kenturah King.

President Macron praised and congratulated the talented boy on his official Presidential twitter account


@EmmanuelMacron “Very touched, congratulations to this young boy."

Despite the pressure of drawing the President of France on the spot, Kareem completed the hyperrealist drawing In 2 hours, reports suggest. 

The visiting President emphasised on the importance of the shrine to the African culture.

He wrote on his twitter account @EmmanuelMacron

“The Shrine is an iconic cultural hub. And I say with a lot of humility that I recognise the importance of African culture."

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Also present at the event were Nigerian Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and Veteran Nollywood actor and actress Olu Jacobs and Joke Sbilva. 

The New Afrika Shrine is the venue of the annual Felebration Music Festival which is currently managed by Femi Kuti and Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti.