Dangote moves from the 76th to the 43rd richest man in the world

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is now the 43rd richest man in the world, according to the Richest People in the World list Forbes released yesterday.

Dangote moved from 76th with a net worth of $11.2billion in 2012 to 43rd with a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013. So he made about $5billion in one year! Choi!

Dangote is still the richest man in Africa. The other Nigerian billionaire on the Forbes Billionaires list is single Paddy Adenuga's dad, Global chairman Mike Adenuga, who ranked 269 with a net worth of $4.7bn.

Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest man with a net worth of $73bn, while Bill Gates is the second with a net worth of the $67bn. 3rd is Armancio Ortega of Spain ($57bn), 4th is Warren Buffet ($53.5bn), and 5th is Larry Ellison with $43bn net worth.

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Muslim Worshippers Escape Death As Hand Grenade Thrown Into Mosque Refuses To Detonate

Pandemonium broke in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday, when some group of people fired a 36-hand grenade into a Mosque where some Muslim faithful were observing prayers.

The incident occurred at about 8:30 pm, when the worshippers numbering about 10 were about rounding off their prayers.

Confirming the incident, the Media and Information Officer of the Special Task Force (STF), Captain Salisu Mustapha, in a statement, said that the attempt to bomb the mosque located along Bukuru express way in Jos South Local Government Area was frustrated.

According to the STF Media Officer’s statement, the miscreants threw a 36-hand grenade into the mosque but the explosive failed to detonate and thereafter fired shots into the air to aid their escape, adding that no arrest had been made.

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JOKE OF THE DAY ~ Koko News Blog

JOKE OF THE DAY ~ Koko News Blog

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Mysterious Snake Demands House From Mother-In-Law?

One of the survivors of the Chitungwiza blast is living in fear amid bizarre claims that a 'snake' is demanding her mother's house.


This is the same house where the 17 year old wife of the traditional healer Speakmore "Sekuru Shumba" Mandere, who died in the explosion, lived. It's claimed that Mbuya Punduma, mother-in-law to the late sangoma, gave her daughter Liliosa Punduma to Speakmore as compensation after she failed to pay for the cleansing services he had done in fighting the snake that was demanding Malawian husband Luxon Punduma.

The deported Luxon Punduma is allegedly fighting back, speaking through the snake in her house. When our news crew visited the family, Mbuya Punduma confirmed that Luxon was deported to Malawi and is demanding support from his family but denied the snake speaking allegations.

"I grew up in a family where rituals were conducted and the late Speakmore Mandere was my son-in-law. If there is a snake in my house yanetsa munhu here? If it is inside, are you seeing it? My neighbours are spreading falsehoods following the explosion and it has reached my ears and I nearly killed one after that incident," said Mbuya Punduma.

"I have every right to consult traditional healers over my family and that must not disturb my neighbours' or church mates. Every family has its own challenges and as of me this is my house and Luxon has no claim on any part of this house. Luxon never turned into a snake; he is alive in Malawi after he was deported for not having proper documents in the country.

"I called a doctor from Mt Darwin here and he referred me to traditional healers after seeing how things were going and Speakmore helped us much in that. My sick daughter has since returned to work. Luxon even wrote a letter last year demanding his children and support from them. As for the house, it is registered in my name," she said.

Mbuya Punduma said people had been bad mouthing her after the blast.

"When the blast occurred, Liliosa had less than a week staying with him and one of my daughters, who is a teacher, had been here on sick leave. She was receiving treatment from Speakmore and that's when I also received a letter from Malawi demanding that I take the children there. With all this happening in the same month, neighbours said much about it but I believe it is one of the challenges that come in life.

"I have seven children with Luxon and he is aware that I built this house by my own after I applied for a residential stand under city of Harare. My church leader counselled me after neighbours said much about me and I never gave Liliosa to Speakmore after failing to pay him as claimed. I grew up in a family where spirit mediums were conducted to lead us and with that I did not have any problems with Speakmore.

"The results about what really caused the explosion have been released by experts and they have nothing to do with my daughter or the goblin people were talking about yet they are silent about it. All they want is to spread false rumours. My fears are that all people saying negatives about Speakmore vachasangana nezvichavanetsa vakazotsvaga hama dzake ku Chiweshe," said Mbuya Punduma.

Liliosa claimed Speakmore had predicted his death ahead of the explosion and she denied that she was given to him by her mother as compensation.

"I fell in love with Speakmore and we had a child together. I moved to settle with him some days before the explosion and it's not true I was given to him as compensation. Speakmore's body was not mutilated a lot as compared to others and I am very sure that if the ambulance arrived on time he could have been saved," said Liliosa.

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PHOTO: Angry Rev Father Burns Pope Benedict’s Photo During Sermon

Church chiefs in Italy have launched an investigation after an Italian priest set fire to a photograph of former Pope Benedict XVI in front of dozens of stunned worshippers.

Father Andrea Maggi, 67, ignited the picture during a sermon, saying that Benedict had “abandoned” the Catholic Church.

He then went on to compare him, to Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino, who was been accused of fleeing his post and leaving passengers on the stranded cruise ship. Father Andrea, a priest for more than 40 years, told the packed service at Santo Stefano church in Castelvittorio near Imperia: “I’m doing this because he has not been a Pope, he has abandoned us.

A shepherd never leaves his flock.” Parishioners including children, looked on amazed as the picture of Benedict, who resigned last week after eight years as Pontiff was enveloped in flames before the priest let it drop to the ground and burn itself out.

Father Andrea is unrepentant, and said: “I’d said that I would burn his picture the day he left and that’s what I did. I’m glad what I did has caused such an outcry. I don’t have maize in my head. We are not in a communist state. “I’m not interested in his reasons for leaving. The job of Pope is for life. He should not have left. He’s behaved just like (Francesco) Schettino. Where is the proof of his faith? “The Pope said this was the year of faith and he then leaves his post as head of the church.”

Bishop Alberto Maria Careggio, of the diocese, said: “This was an abominable action. I’m mortified by the actions of Father Andrea who in the past has always been a very generous and sensible priest. I’m arranging a meeting with him as soon as possible.”

Benedict said he made the shock decision, the first time a Pope has resigned in 600 years because he “felt tired”. However by stepping down he has angered many Catholics and some senior Church chiefs as the job is for life. Locals in his parish, which nestles in a picturesque medieval hilltop village, have described him as “very strict and ultra orthodox”.

Before the incident Father Maggi, who has been a priest there for five years, had been complaining bitterly about Benedict’s decision. Gianstefano Orengo, mayor of Castel Vittorio, who witnessed the incident, said: “Certainly everyone knew Father Andrea was upset and angry at Benedict’s announcement. “It was a shocking thing to see. I know it may be a difficult time for him but it was still a serious thing to do.”

He pulled out a picture of the Pope and then used a nearby candle to ignite it as he started his sermon. “It lasted a minute or so and he then said Benedict had acted in a similar fashion to (Francesco) Schettino who left his post when the Costa Concordia struck rocks and with passengers still needed to be saved. People were shocked and started complaining and several including myself left the service.

There was no justification at all for it even if there are mitigating circumstances. “People were shocked and started complaining and several including myself left the service. There was no justification at all for it even if there are mitigating circumstances.” Meanwhile cardinals in Rome have begun their discussions ahead of setting a date for the start of the conclave which will elect the next Pope, with the selection process expected to begin in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel next week.

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Actress Sikiratu Sindodo Speaks About Her 16-Year Old Daughter

“I had her when I was 2-, Her name is Damilola and she is in SS3 now.











She is not into acting. It happened when I was young, I had finished my SSCE. I was home then, it just happened. He was not my first but my second. When I told him, he claimed responsibility. The last time I saw him, my daughter was a year old. He lives in the UK. He used to come sometime ago but not anymore.

It has not been easy being a single mother, but I always have time for my daughter. I am so fond of her, She is more like my sister”.

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P.Diddy`S Shows His Adorable Twin Daughters On Display

Diddy attends his first father-daughter dance with his adorable twin daughters (Jessie James and D’Lila Star Combs). Awwww!!!!! This kids are so cute and sweet!! See Them Below

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Singer Kefee Opens Up On Her Crashed Marriage

If we have to follow what the Bible teaches strictly, popular gospel singer, Kefee is one of those who has lots of questions to answer with regards to her disregard for the warnings about divorce.

Christians are strongly advised against divorce, but if you think there is no better option then you can go ahead but, either of the parties are not permitted to get married to another person unless one of the two is late. But Kefee and her first husband, Alec Godwin, disregarded this warning.


The Gospel singer is now claiming her second marriage is the first for her….

 What lessons did you learn from your crashed marriage with Alec Godwin?

It only opened my eyes more to what life is all about; if you don’t go through challenges you never become a stronger person. That was a chapter in my life that was meant to make me stronger as a person. People go through challenges and that was my story and when we couldn’t carry on any longer, we had to part ways.

What have been the gains of your current marriage to Teddy Esosa?

My husband is a very nice guy and I am actually writing a book about my first marriage.The bottom line is that I am happy and if you ask me, this is the first time I am getting married.

How did you meet your husband?

We’ve known each other for a long time, and when he felt it was time, he proposed to me. The rest is now history, like they say…

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