Tuesday 4 February 2014
Teacher Suspended For Assigning Lil Wayne Lyrics As Homework
Hip-hop has crossed over into the the education world many times over, with college courses being taught by and about prolific artists. However, a Florida teacher has been suspended after assigning Lil Wayne lyrics as homework for the eighth grade class at Charter Schools of Boynton Beach.
The students were reportedly having trouble understanding literary devices, and were instructed to read the uncensored version of Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot." They were asked to find examples of figurative language in the lyrics, but parents were upset with their kids reading the material.
Headmaster Wayne Owens released a statement to WBTV News Channel 5, revealing that the assignment wasn't approved, and the teacher used their own discretion to incorporate "colloquial material" into the lesson. He recognized that the material was "inappropriate," and suspended the teacher for three days.
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Dakore Akande welcomes 2nd baby
Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and her hubby Olumide have welcomed a new addition to their family with the arrival of a baby girl. Dakore made this announcement this afternoon via her Instagram feed with a photo captioned: “All I have to say is thank you LORD!!! #mumoftwo #happiness #love #life #girlpower #family #Godspower” . The celebrity couple now have 2 children with a 2-year-old girl as their first.
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Check out Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiorfor and Lupita Nyong'o on the new cover of Vanity Fair
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UK and Nigeria sign prisoner-exchange deal
Some Nigerians serving various jail terms in the UK have kicked against the recently signed Prisoner Transfer Agreement between Nigeria and British governments.
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, on Tuesday in London confirmed this in an interview with the Europe Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria.
Tafida said that some of the prisoners have expressed concern over returning to the country to complete their terms, citing poor prison facilities and stigma as main reasons.
A book sold for $13.6m
According to forbes, the book above called The Rothschild prayer book sold for $13,6m at a recent auction.
Kano assembly speaker resigns, cites political reasons
The political issue in Nigeria is taking a turn. Either for good or bad, no one knows at the moment. With all this decamping issue going on. According to the punch, the Speaker of Kano State of Assembly, Alhaji Gambo Sallau, on Tuesday announced his resignation from the position.
Osaze learning dance steps from Crouch
Osaze Odemwingie has revealed that he has been taking dance lessons from teammate Peter Crouch ahead of singing a Michael Jackson song for his Stoke City initiation.
The 32-year-old arrived at the Britannia Stadium late in the January transfer window from Cardiff City, before making his bow in the historic 2-1 win over Manchester United – City’s first victory over the reigning champions in the Premier League era.
However, the Nigeria international is yet to become a Stoke player in the eyes of his teammates until completing the initiation, but says that his fellow striker has given him dancing tips in his bid to impersonate the King of Pop.
A new jab for bald men ?
So scientists are working on a new jab that can grow new hair. This is according to an article on dailymail.
Undergraduate In EFCC net over $90,000 romance scam
An undergraduate of the University of Ibadan, 28-year- old Orowo Jesse Omokoh, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly obtaining Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.) from one Mrs. Jette Jacob, an Australian based in Johannesburg, South Africa, in what is known as romance scam.
The suspect allegedly met the Aussie on a dating site and struck a sizzling romantic affair that necessitated him moving to Johannesburg in 2013 to link up with his lover.
Omokoh allegedly arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on
February 4, 2013, to meet with Jacob who had been in Johannesburg since
November 2012. Five days after Omokoh arrived and took up residence with her, Jacob was found dead in her apartment with some of
her valuables missing. After the incident, Omokoh reportedly fled South Africa and returned to Nigeria.
The South African Police which is investigating the mysterious death are suspicious that Omokoh has a hand in the demise of Jacob.
On March 15, 2013, the EFCC received a petition from Richard Stanford of
Australian Federal Police, asking for help to track Omokoh, alleging that the Nigerian defrauded Jacob to the tune of $90,000 in a dating scam.
The Commission swung into action almost immediately but the suspected fraudster had been elusive until a few days ago when he was nabbed. He has already made useful statement while efforts are on to track his accomplices.
The suspect would be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed.
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