Photo: Kim K & Kanye West celebrate their 2nd Wedding Anniversary

Kim K and her husband, Kanye West, are celebrating their 2nd year wedding anniversary. Kimye got married in the presence of family and friends on the 24th May, 2014 - in a lavish ceremony at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Kim shared a loving message to Kanye via her IG Page. 

Senator Ofia Nwali is dead

One of the founding fathers of Ebonyi state, Senator Dr. Ofia Nwali dies at 74

– Governor Umahi says Senator Nwali death is a national loss

–  Late Ofia Nwali’s son, Oguzor Nwali said his father was a great man whose love for the unity of the Igbo race and Nigeria in general

Dr. Ofia Nwali, a senator who represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Lagos in the second republic is dead. The former lawmaker died in the early hours of Monday, May 23 at the age of 74, in his country home Ameka, Ezza south local government area of Ebonyi state, after a brief illness, The Sun reports.

His remains have been deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FETHA) mortuary, Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital.

According to Governor David Umahi, who cancelled his official engagement in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, to commiserate with the ex-lawmaker’s family, “Senator Nwali death is a national loss.”

Dr. Ofia Nwali, a senator who represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Lagos in the second republic is dead.

He said: “The late senator Nwali is a foremost Nigerian, a great scientist and man who was highly principled and disciplined. We prayed God grant his soul eternal rest.

“The news of the death of our dear father came to me as a great shock because he was a man who had every reason to live for us. His life was full of mysteries and he was one of the few founding fathers of this state who stood for the truth and justice. Ebonyi state government and indeed Nigeria at large has lost a great mind, a colossus and a computer wizard and we pray God to accept his soul.”

Governor Umahi who was accompanied by Prof Ben Odoh, the secretary to the state government, and some top government officials urged Senator Nwali’s children to immortalize their late father by living just and upholding all the good virtues he had while alive. He also assured the family of state government’s assistance.

Speaking shortly after, the late Ofia Nwali’s son, Oguzor Nwali said his father “was a great man whose love for the unity of the Igbo race and Nigeria in general knew no bounds and said the family and Nigeria in general had lost a great hero and patriot.”

Senator Dr. Ofia Nwali was the first black man to obtain a PhD in computer and analytical studies from the prestigious Harvard University, United States of America, USA.

He is a community leader, researcher and the chief of Ameka, a small town in Ebonyi state. He was educated at Brown University and Harvard (Phd, 1966). He then worked with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research before returning to Nigeria after the civil war.

He worked with the East Central Data Processing Centre and was later elected a senator of the Nigerian republic in 1979.

He represented Abakaliki Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Lagos between 1979-1983 and was the first person to submit a written request for the creation of Ebonyi state on October 10, 1979 to the then National Assembly, Tafawa Balewa square, Lagos state.

PHOTOS: President Obama gives award to Nigerian scholar

– Deji Akinwande, a Nigerian professor in the USA, received America’s highest research award

– Akinwande was awarded by President Barack Obama on May 5 at the White House, where the 105 researchers were hosted

– Obama congratulated the awardees on their achievements and urged them to continue to lead the way in driving discovery and innovation 

Deji Akinwande was awarded for his “outstanding research accomplishments in nanomaterials, graphene device physics, and opto-electronics.” Nigerian professor Deji Akinwande received a 2016 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the US government’s highest honor for scientists and engineers engaged in the early stages of research. Akinwande was awarded by President Barack Obama on May 5 at the White House, where the 105 researchers were hosted.

The latest recipients of PECASE spent two days in Washington, D.C., where they met with administration leaders and shared the insights of their work.

During his visit with these awardees, President Obama congratulated them on their achievements and urged them to continue to lead the way in driving discovery and innovation. He also noted that the recipients, all of whom are either employed or funded by the federal government, underscored the importance of our Nation’s investments in research and development. 

– Nigerian Scholar Akinwande was awarded for his “outstanding research accomplishments in nanomaterials, graphene device physics, and opto-electronics, and for dedication to the education of future scientists and Annoucing the winners earlier in the year, President Obama said:

“These early-career scientists are leading the way in our efforts to confront and understand challenges from climate change to our health and wellness.

“We congratulate these accomplished individuals and encourage them to continue to serve as an example of the incredible promise and ingenuity of the American people.”

PHOTOS: Jose Mourinho's property transported out of his home to Manchester as he prepares for Man U job

Just hours before official confirmation that Louis Van Gaal was sacked by Man utd, storage boxes containing Jose Mourinho's belongings were transported out of his London home and he was surrounded by journalists as he left his London home to get a new house in Manchester ahead of official confirmation this week that he will become the new manager of the World's most popular football club. 

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Oshiomhole sacks commissioner, approves replacement

– Abdul Oroh, the Edo state commissioner for commerce and industry has been relieved of his appointment

– Kerry Emokpare has been appointed s commissioner-designate in the state by Governor
Adams Oshiomhole

The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has sacked Abdul Oroh, the commissioner for commerce and industry in the state. His appointment was terminated with immediate effect, Vanguard reports. No reason was given for the termination of his appointment, though a statement by the chief press secretary to the governor,

Peter Okhiria,  said it was “in the public interest”. Governor Oshiomhole approved the appointment of Kerry Emokpare as commissioner-designate in the state. The governor thanked Oroh for his invaluable services to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours. Oroh had earlier served in the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources before he was moved to the commerce ministry.