Starbucks CEO Schultz plans to hire 10,000 refugees after Trump ban

Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz said on Sunday that the company planned to hire 10,000 refugees over five years in 75 countries, two days after U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order banning refugees from certain countries.

Trump on Friday put a four-month hold on allowing refugees into the United States and temporarily barred travelers from Syria and six other Muslim-majority countries, saying the moves would help protect Americans from terrorist attacks.

The order sparked widespread international criticism, outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges.

Two men who robbery gang who terrorizes a community in Delta state, nabbed and beaten by youths

According to Hon. Kester Madu on Facebook, the two men pictured above and other gang members had been terrorizing the community of Obiaruku in Delta state until these two met their downfall in the hands of the youths of the community. They were mercilessly beaten, then handed over to authorities who treated their wounds. 

See statement below:

Rapper Nicki Minaj shares photos from her upcoming video shoot

American Rapper Nicki Minaj shared new beautiful photos from her upcoming video. The stunning singer put her hot body on display as she showed her vixens skills.

See more photos below:

The Complete Lists of Winners at 2017 SAG Awards (VIDEO)

The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards kicked off Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, honoring the year's best acting performance in both film and television.

La La Land favorites Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone were both nominated for their roles in the modern musical, while casts of The People v. O.J. Simpson and Stranger Things were also expected to win big.

See full list below:

Kirk Franklin epic reply to troll who suggest his daughter would be harmed by Muslim refugees

Following US President, Donald Trump's temporary ban on seven Muslim countries, gospel singer, Kirk Franklin took to his twitter page to voice his displeasure with the above tweet. A troll decided to be disrespectful by telling him to leave his door unlocked and insinuated that his daughter would be hurt by the refugees. Kirk wasn't here for that and gave him an epic clapback!

Amazing! See the Pharrell Williams' immortalised toy going for $250 (Photos)

American sensational singer, Pharrell Willams has become the latest icon to join the Medicom lineup after he was immortalized in the form of an 11-inch figure. The toy which includes a cotton-made costume, bracelets, a watch, carabiner, and various wrist parts for posing is being sold for $250, according to Highs Nobiety.

Former Super Eagles Skipper, Joseph Yobo welcomes her third child with wife

Footballer Joseph Yobo and his beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo, have welcomed their third child, a girl. The couple already have two sons, Joey and Jayden. Both mother and child are said to be doing fine.

West Ham agrees £25m deal with Marseille for Payet

West Ham United have confirmed that a £25million deal has been agreed for Dimitri Payet to join Ligue 1 club, Marseille.

Payet only moved to the Premier League 18 months ago from Marseille.

His transfer ends a long-running battle with the club, after the French playmaker insisted he wanted to leave.

This was first revealed by Hammers manager, Slaven Bilic, who said Payet was refusing to play for the club. The news was received with anger by the team’s supporters.

We have fulfilled our father’s wishes - Bola Ige children

Children of the slain former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Chief Bola Ige, Funso and Muyiwa have declared that they have fulfilled the wishes of their late father.‎

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They said their father had wished them a better life which had come true.

They spoke at the 50th birthday celebration of the son of the late politician, Architect Muyiwa Ige held at the St Agnes Church Molete Ibadan on Saturday, where scores of dignitaries felicitated with the family.

Rooney set to leave United for China in February

Wayne Rooney could be on his way to China next month, with Manchester United ready to sanction a transfer.

A number of teams in the Chinese Super League, are desperate to land the United captain and are offering him big money.

It is believed that any potential deal, would see Rooney overtake Carlos Tevez‎’s £650,000-a-week earnings, as the world’s highest-paid footballer.

Barcelona wants goal-line technology after ghost goal at Real Betis

Barcelona is demanding for goal-line technology to be used in La Liga after they were wrongly denied a goal in their 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Sunday.

Betis had taken the lead in the second half through Alex Alegria. Barca thought they had drawn level when Aissa Mandi attempted to clear a Jordi Alba shot off the line.

The goal was ruled out by referee Hernandez Hernandez, but replays showed the ball had completely crossed the line.

Agent reveals how Mourinho frustrated Evra’s return to Manchester United

Patrice Evra’s agent, Federico Pastotello, has revealed that he spoke with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, over a possible return for his client, but the Portuguese was not interested in the player.

Evra eventually left Juventus for Marseille this month.

Pastotella however admits the 35-year-old would have done anything for a return to Old Trafford, having spent eight years with United in the past.

Cabals frustrating our efforts to see Buhari – Christian Association laments

The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Sunday, accused some cabals of trying to frustrate every effort being made by its President, Dr. Supo Ayokunle, to see President Muhammadu Buhari.

The group faulted the belief in some quarters that it has not been pragmatic enough in responding to issues that concerned Christians in the country.

Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the President of the Youth Wing of CAN, Daniel Kadzai, said while the association had been standing up for the defence of Christianity, “the government’s disposition to some of the issues affecting Christians are not encouraging.”

This will be an important week for Chelsea – Antonio Conte reveals

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has said that this could be an important week for their title hopes, as they face two tough Premier League fixtures in five days.

The Blues travel to Liverpool on Tuesday, before hosting Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Conte’s men lost consecutive league matches to Liverpool and Arsenal in September, but have won 17 of 19 games in all competitions ever since and are right points clear on top of the table.

Travel ban implementation a ‘massive success’ – President Trump’s aides

Donald Trump’s aides have hailed the implementation of a temporary travel ban on people from seven countries as a “massive success story”.

The words come despite criticism from some top Republicans, anger from the mainly-Muslim countries affected and scenes of protest and confusion at US airports.

A senior official said that the executive order signed by Mr Trump on Friday was being fully enforced by agencies.

Gunmen open fire at a Mosque in Quebec kills Six, eight others injured

Six people were killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec mosque during Sunday night prayers, in what Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a "terrorist attack on Muslims."

Police said two suspects had been arrested but gave no details about them or what prompted the attack.

Initially, the mosque president said five people were killed and a witness said up to three gunmen had fired on about 40 people inside the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre. Police said only two people were involved in the attack.

Schweinsteiger stars as Manchester United ease past Wigan

Bastian Schweinsteiger enjoyed a memorable Manchester United return, wrapping up a comprehensive FA Cup fourth-round win against Wigan on his first start for more than a year.

Few expected to see the 32-year-old in the club’s colours again after being frozen out by Jose Mourinho, falling so far down the pecking order that the club even wrote him off as an asset in their accounts.

However, Schweinsteiger has surprisingly returned from the cold and capped his first United start since Jan. 9, 2016, by hooking home the FA Cup holders’ final goal of a 4-0 win against Wigan.

Eyebrows were raised at the former Germany captain’s inclusion, compounded by the rust visible in the opening stages against Warren Joyce’s well-drilled side.

So sad! 23-year-old beauty queen passes away

Miss World Kenya -Nyamiri County 2016, Mercy Mokeira has passed away, her father confirmed to eDaily Kenya.

Mokeira died aged 23 on Saturday, January 28, at 11:30am at North Kinangop Hospital, where she had been hospitalised since mid January 2017.

Mercy Mokeira had fallen ill last year December and was admitted to a hospital in Kijabe after complaining of neck pain. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with thyroid disease. She got well and was later discharged.

Lol, Check out where this couple took their wedding to ...

But why? Lol, some things you see on the internet you just can't explain. But one thing is sure in this photo, it was actually at Shoprite ... So could the reception be at Shoprite?

See Mike Pence's Old Tweet before he became Trump's running mate

Social media gurus have gone to dig out old tweets from Mike Pence before he was choosing as the running mate of Donald Trump. His tweets actually kick against a ban on Muslims ... Read tweets above

‘I Choose to Stand with Him and Pray for Him’ - Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell Explains Why She Supports Donald Trump

Tina Campbell, one-half of the gospel duo Mary Mary, penned a lengthy open letter explaining just why she forgives and supports Donald Trump.

Read her full letter below.

Good morning everyone :). I have a perspective regarding our new president, Mr. Donald Trump, that i'd like to share with you. I ask that you would please read my letter below with an open mind. If it happens to resonate with you, my hope is that you would forward it to as many American citizens as you have access to:

IPOB Slams DSS Over Invitation Of Suleiman, Call on Arrest of Zahra Buhari, Sultan Of Sokoto, El-rufai

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned in totality the invitation extended to Apostle Johnson Suleiman of Omega Fire Ministry by the Department of State Services (DSS).

He is to appear at the DSS headquarters in Abuja on Monday, January 30th, 2017 by 10 am.

Suleiman was invited by the DSS following his recent comment on the state of the nation, particularly on the issue of Fulani herdsmen.

Suleiman had during a recent sermon asked members of his ministry to kill any Fulani herdsman they find around their church.

Moments when r*ped incident becomes so sweets - Girl narrates her story

Anita Rama broke the internet recently moments after she was gang-r*ped by a faceless set of people. She took to Facebook to make the announcement in a very bizarre form.

According to her, she was horny prior to the s*xually abuse and she actually enjoyed the men taking turns on her. The controversial post massively attracted the attention of followers on Facebook.

Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Order to Return Refugees and Visa-Holders

A federal judge in Brooklyn blocked part of an executive order that President Donald Trump signed Friday barring visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries.

The emergency stay, issued Saturday night, temporarily prevents people arriving at U.S. airports with valid visas from being deported.

The ruling, issued by Judge Ann Donnelly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, temporarily stalls President Trump’s plan to block visitors — including visa and green card holders — from Syria, Iran, Somalia, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan and Libya for 90 days. The order also suspended the refugee resettlement program for four months.

Photos: Notorious car snatcher gun down in Onitsha by security operatives

One notorious armed robber, specializing in car snatching within the Obosi/Nkpor/Onitsha axis was gunned down in front of TtoT Filling Station, Nkpor by a gallant member of a private security outfit attached to Harris Filling station and Crunches fast food, Nkpor old road. 

OPINION: Did Linda Ikeji Abandon Sister's Traditional Wedding for Blogging?

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Fashion blogger and entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji has finally tied the knot with her husband, Ogbonna Kanu in a traditional affair in Imo state.

The wedding ceremony took place at Ikwere Imo in Laura’s uncle’s compound. Friends and families of both couple were at the happy occasion which took place as scheduled yesterday.

Surprisingly Laura’s big sister, Linda Ikeji was noticeably absent. Probably busy with her self made events or blogging.

Kwara State | Faces of Men who killed a doctor and sold his corpse for N400k

A suspect arrested in connection with the abduction and death of a medical doctor working at the Omu-Aran General Hospital in Irepodun area of Kwara State, Dr. Tunde Abdulrahman, in July 2016 has explained that he personally shot the victim and later sold his corpse, Punch reports.

Abdulrahman had been missing since he was abducted by three armed men, Hammed, Dayo and Yemi, who stormed his father’s house in Tanke area of Ilorin and took him away in his Toyota Corolla saloon car.

Help Me To Stop Please! I want to knack our choir singer before I die

A Nigerian guy who is lusting over a church sister has taken to relationship adviser Joro Olumofin, Instagram page to seek help on what he should. According to him, he has already initiated his plans but now he feels it is not a good idea and now wants to stop.

Any advice for him?

"We won't allow killing of Christians anymore" - President Trump

US President Donald Trump has shown solidarity to Christians in the Middle East. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump tweeted his disagreement with their alleged mass murder.

He tweeted, “Christians in the Middle-East have been executed in large numbers. We cannot allow this horror to continue!”

Guys, would you buy your spouse sex toy if you’re going on a long journey?

Sex strengthens companionship in marriage. So to oil such closeness, couples do everything possible to keep their sex life alive, including sharing the same bed.