1 Million Protesters Stage Peaceful Rallies to Demand President’s Resignation (Photo)

Organisers estimated that the number of participants in the Saturday rally, the third since the scandal came into focus last month, topped one million in Seoul alone, according to local media reports.

Last Saturday, some 200,000 people turned out in the capital city. It would be the country’s largest mass rally at least since June 1987 when about one million demonstrators gathered to ouster the military dictatorship.


In 2008, some 700,000 protested against then-President Lee Myung-bak who resumed U.S. beef imports during the outbreak of mad cow disease. Police said around 260,000 people turned out in Seoul, beating its earlier expectation of up to 170,000.

Police estimates are usually far lower than figures released by organisers as it does not include people coming back home after early participation. Ranging from couples with their babies and children to students in school uniforms and grey-haired old men, ordinary South Koreans crowded the Seoul streets as seen in the two previous protests.

Despite the huge number, demonstrators stayed calm and rallied peacefully. People showed restraint and instead, poured out anger by shouting for the president’s resignation and holding up posters and candles.

The embattled president made public apologies twice and accepted a coalition cabinet formed by the parliament, but people get infuriated further on growing views that Park has yet to sincerely confess to her sins.

As Donald Trump’s presidential win in the U.S. caused security uncertainties on the Korean Peninsula, people call for Park’s rapid resignation as she already lost credibility and authority in the diplomatic stage.

At least 100,000 people left for Seoul from across the country to attend the Seoul protest, including some 1,000 residents in the southern resort island of Jeju coming here by flight. Tickets for train and express bus bound for the capital city sold out early, with chartered buses being hardly to find on unusually strong demand.

Thousands of protesters staged separate rallies in major cities nationwide. Even South Koreans living in about 30 cities of 10 foreign countries marched to demand the scandal-plagued president’s resignation.

A private association to demand Park’s resignation, which is composed of about 1,500 civic groups, held an evening event in the Gwanghwamun Square, just 1 km away from the presidential Blue House where the presidential office and residence are located.

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, another organizer and one of the country’s two umbrella labour union groups, held an occasion in a Seoul Plaza in front of the city hall, close to the Gwanghwamun square.

Around 25,000 police officers were allegedly deployed to prevent any violence or any march to the presidential office, but no big scuffle has been reported yet. This Saturday’s rally is expected to become a watershed to determine the fates of President Park and her ruling Saenuri Party.

The Blue House has not announced any official response to the country’s biggest rally in about 30 years, and only a part of Saenuri members individually joined the protest. All leaderships of the three major opposition parties actively participated in the protest, demanding Park immediately step down.

The minor Justice Party proposed a roadmap of Park’s resignation first, the parliamentary forming of an interim cabinet and early presidential election. President Park’s approval rating stayed at five per cent for two weeks in a row, the lowest for any South Korean president, according to a Gallup Korea poll released on Friday.

Another pollster survey showed on Friday that more than 60 per cent of respondents said Park should step down or be impeached.

How It All Started: Nigerian man who proposed to his white girlfriend on top Olumo Rock narrates their beautiful love story

Oluwamuyiwa Egunjobi and his Rexburg native fiancee Shila Tietjen became internet sensation after their proposal photos went viral. The couple will be married in Salt Lake City, Utah and will have a reception in Rexburg on Dec. 17.

25-year-old Egunjobi grew up in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2001 and served a mission in Nigeria. After his mission he came to Brigham Young University–Idaho, where he is studying accounting.


Tietjen is from Rexburg and was born in Pocatello. She served a mission for the LDS church in San Jose, California and served as a performing missionary in Nauvoo, Illinois.

In an interview with Idaho State Journal, the 23-year-old, who is studying Spanish education at BYU-Idaho said she met Egunjobi through a mutual friend, who invited him to a party.

"I met Olu in my car," Tietjen said. She kept her distance at first because she had just gotten out of a relationship. She later sent him a text and told him she didn’t want to date him, but he asked her if they could talk about their relationship in person. She put it off until one day she couldn’t avoid it anymore, and the two sat down and talked.

"Everything he said was answers to my prayers," she said.

She was leaving for vacation for a couple of weeks, and the two decided to see where they were after that. They kept taking, and when she got back they spent time together and went dancing. When Egunjobi said he needed to do some homework, Tietjen invited him to her house so they could spend more time together.

"By the end of the night we were dating," she said. "That day was perfect." It was February when they started dating. They had a lot of fun together during the coming months. They eventually talked about marriage and decided it would be a good idea for Tietjen to visit Egunjobi’s family in Nigeria.

She took the trip to Nigeria in September. They visited Olumo Rock, a rock people come from all over the world to see because of its rich history. The people used it as a hiding place during a war.

"It’s like an icon for the city," Egunjobi said. It was there that Egunjobi asked Tietjen to marry him, and it was that night the couple realized they had gone viral.

Egunjobi thinks all the attention was partly because of where and how he proposed, and also the fact that he proposed to a white woman.

"It’s not something that happens every day," he said.

He said when people in Nigeria do propose it is not usually public. Tietjen said she had gone to bed and couldn’t sleep when she received a text from Egunjobi. The text showed pictures of them on a website.

"I was like, ‘What?’" she said. She ran out and asked what was going on and was quite surprised at first, but she said after that it was fun to see herself and her fiancé being so widely recognized. She said it made them feel special.

They were recognized by multiple people in the area, and a security guard even asked if he could take a photo with them. Their photos were spreading all over social media, in newspapers and on blogs. Although most of the people in the United States who hear about their relationship react positively, others react with concern or confusion.

"I feel like in general most people are like, ‘Oh, wow, that’s pretty cool,’” Tietjen said. She pointed out that the Rexburg community isn’t very diverse, and it isn’t common to see biracial marriages in the community. But the couple doesn’t blame people for the way they grew up.

Some have asked Tietjen if her parents were OK with the engagement, and some were concerned about the clashing of the couple’s cultures. Some have even said hurtful things out of ignorance or spite, but Tietjen said the opposition has made them stronger.

"Everyone comes from a different culture," she said. We have a lot of differences, but we have a lot of commonalities too. ... Olu’s a person, and I’m a person."

Egunjobi said he, too, has definitely seen opposition to his decision to marry a white woman. However, he says while he cares what others think to a certain extent, if he doesn’t agree with someone’s opinion or thinks it doesn’t make sense, he doesn’t let it get him down. There are cultural differences and challenges, but the two make the most of them and do their best to communicate.

Tietjen said they both have good communication skills, and this has helped them work through any differences. She is learning to make African food and learning some of Yoruba, one of the languages spoken in Nigeria.

Seeing other examples of interracial relationships has helped Tietjen’s family become more comfortable with her decision. She said a couple in her church ward is made up of one person from the U.S. and one from Nigeria.

Tietjen’s mother talked to the couple and asked how they overcame their cultural challenges. They told her the culture differences are a small portion of their relationship, and most of their issues are just because they are two different people.

"In the end it’s not going to matter where we’re from,” Egunjobi said. “If the love is there the color shouldn’t be a barrier." He said people shouldn’t be afraid of cultural differences. The differences do pop up, he said, but communication and meeting in the middle really helps.

He said if there is someone out there who likes someone of a different race, he or she shouldn’t let the differences get in the way.

Tietjen said she not only loves Egunjobi despite the differences, but she loves him for the things that make him different and special.

"I’m so in love with the guy of my dreams, and he just happens to be from Africa, and that’s why he’s the guy of my dreams," she said.

She said they are grateful to live in a time in which they are able to be together, as interracial marriage hasn’t always been legal in the United States. Egunjobi said the first thing people often think of is whether one will have to live away from their family, but he said if a couple gets serious and they are from different countries, they can figure that part out. They can travel back and forth and make a plan.

He added that Africa is a very safe place, and Tietjen said it is a fun place to be. One thing she liked about Africa was that the people know their heritage so well.

'These people know exactly where they came from,” she said. “It’s cool to be rooted."

The couple said for students and community members who want to learn about other cultures, there are groups on campus that celebrate different cultures. They said it is a good way to expose oneself to something different.

Egunjobi feels that differences make things stronger and better, like a Yin Yang or the combination of black and white on a piece of art. He said differences are supposed to make people stronger, not tear them apart.

"In the end we all have blood running in our veins, and it’s all red," he said.


Source: Idaho State Journal

Remember Popular Nollywood Actor, Saint Obi? See What He Looks Like Now (Photos)

St Obi speaking to reporters at the red carpet during the AFRIMMA event 

Veteran Nigerian actor, producer and director, Obinna Nwafor popularly known as Saint Obi, who is best known for his roles in Sakobi, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime and Last Party, and has been 'missing in action' in recent times, was pictured looking stylish at the 2016 AFRIMMA award which took place last weekend in Lagos.

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How I Used My Hand to Destroyed My Marriage - Woman Tells Touching Story for Others to Learn

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A woman who ruined her marriage with her oppressive attitude towards her husband has come out to advice other women outside to learn from her experience.

I am writing to you in order to make someone understand that its good to appreciate our partners despite their flaws. I am 32 years old. Me and my ex-hubby dated for six years, I started dating him whilst I was in grade 12, I was 19 years old. We were best of friends, I waited until he completed college and started work, my family and his family then met, we got married and had a son. (7 years old now).


My husband was short tempered at times, but our problems started when I wanted to make him feel he can’t control me. Every time we argue, I would pack my bags, go to my family and explain. My sisters would phone my husband and shout at him. If he is controlling me I would always dare him that if you wish to divorce me- I never wanted to divorce, I just had pride and I never wanted to look a lose in his eyes.

One day I pushed him so had that for the first time he beat me and lock me out side, I went to my family, my family took him to police, every time I looked like I am being abused! But to be honest, I used to abuse my husband emotionally.

He was arrested and detained. I was asked by his family to withdraw the case, I felt that what I was doing is wrong. My husband was never a violent man, he did what he did because I pushed him to the wall. Of which he openly knelt down and apologised. I withdrew the charge, and we reconciled.

After three months, I packed my bags after a small issue, and he remained alone. After two days I received a call that he is in the hospital, my family told me that I shouldn’t go there because it will look like am begging him, and my sisters believed he is faking the illness.

All this time, people felt sorry for me like I was the one being abused. He spent a week in the hospital after he came out, I just received a divorce summon. I wanted to say no to divorce, but because I felt this pride, I wanted him to change his mind and beg me, I called him and say he will get the divorce because I live like am in hell.

When we went to court, I wanted to make him pay, so I told the court that I needed his properties to be shared. To my surprise he openly told the court that whatever he and me acquired together should be given to me, all he wanted was divorce. We got divorced in 2009 July.

Now, this Saturday my husband is getting married again, whilst I am here wasted! My family are gossiping about me, I depend on what my ex gives to my son for survival. I know I wasted my marriage.

I am here telling all wives to be careful how you get advise. Don’t be cheated. Even my young sisters are much more respected than me. Those who encouraged me to divorce are always bad mouthing me. I thought its good to share. There is no benefit in pride.

18-year-old Pregnant Girl Rescued from Committing Suicide in Abia Forest

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abia State command, Umuahia, has rescued an 18-year-old pregnant girl, Deborah (surname withheld) from a forest in Ossah Mission Hill, Umuahia while trying to commit suicide, The Nigerian Tribune reports.


According to the command, the victim hails from Ariaria, in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state.

Metro also gathered that the girl lost hope in life when her mother, Mrs Happiness, (surname withheld) remarried after her father died in 2013 and abandoned her with her other three sisters.

Briefing newsmen on Wednesday, State Commandant, Walter Akubiro Chika, said efforts made to re-right her future and that of her siblings could not yield any fruit hence, she decided to run to her boyfriend, David (surname withheld) who hails from Owerri, Imo State, in Aba.

It was learnt that Happiness took in for her boyfriend in the course of their living together, but he denied the pregnancy and pushed her out of the house. Chika said having been overwhelmed by her unbearable condition without a helping hand, she resorted to her wandering the street until she made up her mind on committing suicide.

Fortunately for her, the Commandant said an officer of NSCDC attached to the presiding pastor of Heavenly Jerusalem Assembly Ossah sighted her in the forest and rescued her.

The State Commandant said efforts made by NSCDC Anti-Child Trafficking Unit to reach the mother of the girl and her boyfriend proved abortive.

Chika, while parading the victim before newsmen assured her of adequate care by the corps and a brighter future for her irrespective of her situation. He, therefore, enjoined the general public to always give helping hand to venerable persons in the society, as such gesture goes a long way in blessing the society.

The Commandant, however, mandated the anti-child trafficking unit of the corps to carry its duty diligently to ensure all process towards handing the victim over to the Women Development Ministry in the state.

Deadly Kidnapper Who Made Millions Abducting People Arrested in Delta State

Suspected armed robbers (Photo file) 

A deadly kidnapper has revealed how he made several millions of naira from kidnapping wealthy individuals. The man confessed that he bought cars with his earnings and that he was proposing to establish a private business before he was caught.

Joshua Okoh made the confession while being paraded by the Police in Asaba, Delta State.


The suspect who hails from Udu Local Government Area of Delta State said he had two guns that the gang used for operation.

He said, “Kidnapping is like a business to me. Lack of job and bad economy forced me into crime. I chose kidnapping because that is what I can do best. Now I am in trouble; but since I started this business, I’ve never killed anybody. “What me and other gang members did was to just collect the ransom and let the person (victim) go. We did pity them, but we did not have any other option.”

“I have carried out about five successful kidnappings and my share ran into millions of naira. I bought cars with the money and proposed to establish a business before this arrest. “It is not as if we liked the job, but we were forced into crime by rich leaders and brothers who do not help, but would rather exhibit wealth in your presence.

“It will interest you to know that most people who are victims of kidnapping are set up by their own brothers and sisters who they refused to help, just like this one that led to our arrest. It was initiated by a brother of the woman she may have refused to assist.”

Explaining further, he revealed that after each successful operation, the victim would be kept in their hideout located in a bush in Ekrehavwe town, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

Joshua, who was arrested with four other suspected members of his gang, namely, Anthony Oren, (alleged to be the vigilante boss of Orhakpo community in Ughelli North Local Government); ThankGod Okeperhie, Dennis (surname unknown and still at large) and Clement Efanyobera, said the devil manipulated him into crime.

While speaking about the suspects, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, said the suspects were arrested in connection with the abduction of a housewife, Mrs. Judith Osayande, in Warri.

According to Punch, Ibrahim said that on October 30, 2016, Mrs. Osayande was kidnapped along Edjeba Road, Warri. He said that on November 2, 2016, while acting on a tip off, operatives of SARS in Asaba invaded Ejewu community in Udu Local Government Area and effected Joshua Okoh’s (aka Onos) arrest.

He said the suspect had confessed to the crime and that during a search of his house, N1.8m, being part of the ransom of N3m collected before releasing their last victim, was recovered.

Also recovered from the suspects was the victim’s Toyota Camry with number plate BEN 825JA, two guns, 13 live cartridges, and one Honda Accord belonging to the suspect.

Wow! Meet the Beautiful Female TV Presenter Who Has 'Never Had S*x' Since She Was Born (Video)

Elizabeth Irungu 

Elizabeth Irungu is a young Kenyan TV Presenter who is widely renowned to be one of the most beautiful women in the business.

The young woman has set tongues wagging recently after she sensationally claimed that she is a virgin.

Elizabeth, popularly known as "Sweetie" to her fans made the outrageous claim in an interview with Ghafla. The Youth TV host and social media influencer had been asked if she uses a condom during s*x.

"I don't indulge in premarital sex am a virgin," she said in answer.

Elizabeth claims she has never used a condom as she was still a virgin The lady, has previously been known for her raunchy posts and photos online, which makes her claim absurd.

Watch Elizabeth talking to Ghafla on being a virgin below... 

Many Feared Dead as Armed Robbers Invade Unity Bank in Ekiti State (Graphic Photos)

Some of the people killed during the robbery 

Many people were killed after armed robbers invaded a Unity Bank branch in Otun Ekiti, in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti state shooting sporadically.

The armed robbers who gained entrance into the bank robbed it and killed many people in the process, according to an eyewitness.

The incident which took place yesterday left many people in tears as loved ones were lost in the process. Bodies of the dead were seen lying on the floor of the bank after the robbery.

It was gathered that after the robbery, about four corpses were taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti in the state.

People who witnessed the incident noted that the sound of the gun used by the robbers was "like the sound of bombs."

Three Female Suicide Bombers Killed While Trying to Detonate Bombs in Borno State (Graphic Photos)

One of the suicide bombers killed on Friday morning 

Gallant soldiers of the Nigerian Army this morning, neutralized three female suicide bombers trying to attack Maiduguri.

The suicide bombers were intercepted by gallant soldiers this morning in Borno state by soldiers who were on guard at Umarari-Molai outskirts of Maiduguri around 5am while trying to gain access to Maiduguri; one was shot and wounded while two others immediately detonated Improvised Explosive Device, IED, wrapped around their bodies.


According to Civilian JTF source, all the female bombers were about 12 to 15 years of age.

Horror! School Children Narrowly Escape Death in Kogi as Huge Tank Crashes During School Hours

The scene of the incident 

A school water tank has collapsed in a Kogi primary school.

According to Facebook user, Ottah Gabriel Alhassan, who shared the photos, the overhead tank collapsed in the school just after the students were dismissed for their break. Fortunately no one was injured.

Below is what he wote:


"Ayegba Primary School, Idah overhead tank just collapsed with its full content during school hours. "The after-break bell just rang and children were just leaving the water area. Three other children were still at the tap when the tank base and the pillars succumbed to weight pressure.

"All of us around Ayegba Primary School in Ubomu heard the sound of the fall like one terrorist explosion. I ran to the scene... other people had gathered before me.

"The three children were lucky not to have been under the tank, otherwise, we would have been singing songs of sorrow. But they had their share of proximity dividends as the water that gushed out of the tank with the fall swallowed them a couple of seconds before spreading to the sheets.

"The children had gulped plenty of water, though stable. The school management, in appreciation to God for the safety of the children, swiftly dismissed the children for the day. "This is the second time the tank is falling. When it did last year, children were not in school. It is a typical example of bad work that characterises Nigeria contract execution.

"Authorities concerned should dig into who did the work, the quality of materials used and the durability guarantee of such materials.

"Thank God for the lives of the children."

Tennis Star, Serena William Flaunts Her Big Bum in Seductive Bikini on Election Day (Photos)

Serena Williams 

Famous American Tennis star, Serena Williams is fast becoming an expert at attracting media attention with her banging body.

The 35-year-old black American flaunted her shapely derriere in a tiny bikini while on holiday in Nassau, Bahamas. She visited the beach with her sister, Venus Williams, a male friend as well as with her 64-year old mother, Oracene.


The short vacation took place yesterday as Americans observed the heated presidential election what resulted into victory of Donald Trump of the Republican Party over Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party.

The 2016 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award winner looked stunning in the skimpy swimwear as she posed up a storm on the white sandy beach, Dailymail reports.

She wore a halter-style plunging floral bikini top with a second layer for added support and style over. Her string bottoms were a lovely shade of tangerine and hugged the star athlete's shapely derriere. A dainty heart-shaped diamond necklace and belly button ring added a bit of sparkle to Serena's fun in the sun gear. The group delighted in an afternoon filled with several water and beachfront activities.

Serena was beaming after she won a game of volleyball, and the family was spotted climbing aboard a speedboat, jet skis and then lounging in the sun.

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#MadeInNigeria: Senate President Bukola Saraki Looks So Cute in His 'Made in Aba' Outfit (Photos)

Senate President Bukola Saraki 

The Senate President Bukola Saraki is making every effort to support 'Made in Aba' and 'Made in Nigeria' items in a bid to promote Nigerian products as he dressed smartly in one of the locally made dress while attending session yesterday.

Saraki also had an audience with the Aba Manufacturers led by Sam Hart who came to discuss initiates Nigerians can help grow 'Made in Nigeria' products.

At the ocassion, the Aba Manufactures bestowed the title of #MadeInAba/#MadeInNigeria Ambassador on Saraki.

They also thanked the Senate for amending the Public Procurement Act to favour #MadeInNigeria products.

Saraki further challenged all Chairmen of Senate Committees to ensure that MDAs patronise #MadeInNigeria products in the 2017 budget and called on the Federal Government to buy into the initiative.