Africa's
football legend and presidential candidate in Liberia, Senator George
Weah, was in attendance at the Synagogue Church Of All Nations during
the Sunday Service to seek God's face concerning his nation.
Leading presidential candidate in
Liberia and football legend George Weah attended a service of The Synagogue
Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), led by Pastor T.B. Joshua on Sunday.
During his sermon, Joshua warmly
welcomed Weah and spoke directly to him.
“My brother is here today because
he loves his country and wants God’s choice for his country,” Joshua stated.
“He is not here to impose
himself. What does God say about his country, Liberia? What is God’s opinion?
That is why he is here.”
The cleric reiterated that he was not
favoring any particular side of the political spectrum but his own role was to
pray for “the will of God” to be done in the nation of Liberia.
“We are not herbalists or
witch-doctors; we are people of God. God’s choice is our choice. We cannot pray
against God’s will.
“Without God’s corresponding
power, we cannot pray to Him. For every step we take – every movement and
action – intimation comes first.
“There must be suggestion from
the Spirit to move before we move. If truly I am a man of God, I must hear from
God – move or don’t move.”
Joshua disclosed that Liberia’s
incumbent Vice President and Weah’s contender in the upcoming presidential
run-off, Joseph Boakai had also contacted him to request a meeting.
“God’s opinion is what we should
seek in our country – simple! God is the Answer, the Final,” the cleric
added. In attendance were Senator Yormie Johnson, a former Liberian warlord.
The presidential run-off election
between Weah and Boakai is scheduled to hold on November 7, 2017.
Other prominent visitors to The SCOAN in
the past include Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli, the late President of
Ghana, John Atta Mills, Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangarai and Julius
Malema, South Africa’s fiery opposition leader.
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Yes,
relationships and marriages can be very complicated, but you wouldn't
believe the simplest of words that could just spice up things.
Men and women in marriages should know the importance of words in
their daily interactions. The things couples say to one another have a
big impact on their marriages. Men sometimes get the reputation for
being the less communicative sex, but that doesn’t mean they don’t
thrive on affirming words from their wives.
Wives also need to hear compliments daily from their husbands. It goes a
long way in promoting peaceful relations between them. A husband who
keeps putting down his wife with his words shouldn’t be surprised when
she becomes emotionally distant and resentful towards him.
If you don’t appreciate your spouse, who will? If you don’t treat your
spouse with love, respect and positive words, no one will do it for you.
Married couples should stop taking each other for granted no matter how
long they have been married. Kind words melts hearts and it will go a
long way in improving your marital relationship.
Whether your husband or wife is begging for verbal affection or not,
take a little time today to be grateful for that man or woman in your
life for all they do to make your relationship better. It doesn’t take
much to make your spouse’s day, boost their confidence and make them
want to lift you up in return.
Here are compliments that your spouse needs to hear that will improve your relationship.
I’m glad I married you
Your spouse needs to feel secure in your marriage, and the fastest way
to let them know they are still the one is to tell them outright. This
is a great compliment because it can come completely out of the blues,
without him or her having to do anything to earn it. Spontaneous
compliments are genuine and sincere.
I’m proud of you
When your spouse hears you tell them how proud you are of them, they are
energized to achieve more. You will get far in marriage being your
spouse’s greatest cheerleader. You don’t have to wait for them to do
something grand to let them know how proud you are of their efforts. In a
world that continuously knocks your spouse down, be the one to always
lift him or her up.
I love you
You can never say this enough. Say these three words as often as
possible no matter how long you have been with your partner. “I love
you” will never lose its meaning. Don’t think that just because your
spouse knows you love them that they get tired of hearing it. This is
the easiest and most important thing you can tell your spouse.
I believe in you
This is an instant confidence booster and can turn any seeming defeat
into a delayed victory. When your spouse is facing one of life’s many
setbacks, this is a secret weapon to help them feel empowered to stay on
course.
Thank you for taking care of the house
Men need to say this often to their wives. Don’t take their efforts in
keeping the house clean for granted. Assist your wife when she’s
overwhelmed by house chores. Don’t say it’s for women alone.
You are such a great parent
If you have kids, praise your spouse for their involvement with the
family. Let your spouse know that they remain a valuable asset to your
family. Compliment your spouse’s parenting skills.
I love how you provide for our family
Don’t take your spouse for granted for the financial needs they meet in
your family. These days that husbands and wives pull resources together
to keep the home running, the best thing you can do to encourage each
other is to appreciate your individual efforts.
You look good
If you don’t compliment your spouse, how can you expect them to feel
appreciated or wanted? Your spouse needs to know you love the way they
look, even after a few years and a few extra pounds. It’s very important
to let your spouse know that you are just as attracted to them today as
you were in the beginning. This will make them feel confident and
amazing as they go about their day.
You always make me laugh
Let your spouse know that they lighten up your day and bring positive
energy into your household. Even if your spouse isn’t the very funny
type, you can still compliment their smiles and hearty laughter.
I love spending time with you
We all get caught up in the business of everyday life, so let your
spouse know that you still love to simply hangout with him or her. After
all, you are your partner’s best friend and constant companion. Let
them know how much the time they spend with you mean to you.
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She added that Chad was a partner in the fight against
terrorism and that the ban would ruin its bilateral relationship with
the US.
Citizens of Chad are now banned from gaining business and tourist visas for the US.
Seven
other countries are also affected by the ban - Iran, Libya, Syria,
Yemen, Somalia, North Korea and Venezuela - while Sudan was removed from
the list.
US President Donald Trump's original ban in March was
highly controversial, as it affected six majority-Muslim countries, and
was widely labelled a "Muslim ban". It has been challenged in court.
What does the travel ban mean for Chad?
President
Trump's proclamation will come as a surprise to many Lake Chad Basin
watchers, but US intelligence suggests that Chadian authorities have not
been sharing information relating to public safety and terrorism with
their US counterparts.
The US also said that Chad, a mainly
Muslim country, was a haven for jihadist groups but among the Lake Chad
Basin nations (Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria) , it has suffered the
fewest attacks from Boko Haram militants.
There is little to
indicate that the activity of these groups in Chad is anywhere as
significant as in, for example, Nigeria, which recently received US
support in an arms and aircraft deal.
Chad has been, in
Washington's words, "an important and valuable" partner in the fight
against Islamist militancy and its capital Ndjamena is home to the
headquarters of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) formed to
tackle Boko Haram.
Lack of international support
Chad has also hosted the annual US-led Flintlock military exercise in West Africa three times.
France
is another Western power that has seen value in keeping Chad close,
basing its regional counter-terrorism force Operation Barkhane in
Ndjamena.
It has not expressed any concerns - at least, not publicly - about its African partner not sharing intelligence.
President Idris Deby has long complained about the
lack of international support in funding the fight against Boko Haram,
even threatening to withdraw his troops from the MNJTF.
His
forces have struggled to sufficiently police its vast northern regions
and this could be part of what the US is concerned about.
However,
over the years, Chadian troops have proven their effectiveness in
battle during military interventions in the Central African Republic and
Mali.
More recently, they made a significant contribution in
suppressing Boko Haram fighters between 2014 and 2015 when the group
controlled huge swathes of territory in neighbouring Nigeria.
Losing Chad's cooperation would be major blow to counter-terrorism efforts in the region.
This curious attempt to arm-twist the central African nation could be counter-productive.
Exxon Mobile factor?
Observers wonder whether Chad's troubles started when it attempted to slap a record $74bn fine on US oil giant Exxon Mobil.
At the time, the current US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson headed the company.
Exxon Mobil was accused of not making royalty
payments but eventually avoided the fine, more than seven times Chad's
gross domestic product, as both parties reached a settlement.
There is however little to suggest it was the cause of this ban.
Chad
might feel hard done-by to suffer this punishment despite its
counter-terrorism track record, while its eastern neighbour Sudan -
labelled as a state sponsor of terrorism - is being removed from the US'
bad books.
President Deby would not want to see his country experience similar diplomatic and economic isolation (from the West, at least).
Sudan out, Chad in
Sudan
will see its omission from the travel ban list as a sign that the Trump
administration will also remove wider economic sanctions on the country
on 12 October.
The sanctions were first put in place in 1997
when Sudan was named a state sponsor of terrorism, while further
penalties were imposed for alleged abuses carried out in the troubled
Darfur region.
The State Department concluded that Sudan was
cooperating better on counter-terrorism, and in improving humanitarian
access to conflict areas, like Darfur.
In August, the Deputy
Commander of the US Africa Command, General Alexander Laskaris, visited
the capital Khartoum as both countries worked on resuming military
cooperation.
Sudan will see the thawing of relations with the US
and the outside world as a boost as it seeks to revive its bruised
economy, one of the largest in the region.
It will welcome the
renewed ability to trade freely with international partners and see this
as a path to attracting investment in its agriculture, mining and
petroleum sectors.
Source: BBC
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"Masum was sworn in to maintain the unity of Iraq and his
non-compliance with that means he failed to abide by his oath," one
lawmaker told the Anadolu Agency on Tuesday, while collecting signatures
to remove the Kurdish president from power.
Other leaders suggested that Kurdish legislators might also have to leave parliament.
"There is no need for the presence of Kurdish MPs in parliament since
they supported the [independence] referendum," another lawmaker said.
In response to the referendum, held Monday, Iraqi officials deployed
troops to several disputed areas under the control of the Kurdish
Regional Government, as well as other land being fought over between
Baghdad and Erbil.
The chairman of the National Commission
on Bilingualism and Multiculturalism, Peter Mafany Musonge has called on the
population of the North West and South West regions to exercise patience.
Talking to the press after meeting with the President of the Senate, Marcel
Niat Njifenji and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Cavaye Yeguie Djibril,
he (Musonge) called on the Peoples’ representatives to champion the promotion
of Bilingualism and multiculturalism.
Peter Mafany Musonge called for the
collaboration with the Senate which is one of the highest institutions of the
country to engage in the promoting Bilingualism, Multiculturalism and living
together in Cameroon.
All the members of the commission were
presented formally to the President of the Senate during the visit.
A similar meeting according to reports
took place at the National Assembly where the commission members had a
discussion with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Cavaye Yegiue Djibril.
Discussions also focused on the ongoing
crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon. The chairman of
the National Commission on Bilingualism and Multiculturalism urged all
Cameroonians to remain calm, responsible and avoid actions that might lead to
the destruction of what has been built because tomorrow what is destroyed would
have to be rebuilt.
eter Mafany Musonge in his word to the
population of the North West and South West regions, said they should know that
they grievances have been heard and they are being addressed.
He added that it requires a bit of
patience for all that they have asked for to be studied and adequate responses
provided.
The members of the National Commission
on Bilingualism and Multiculturalism are scheduled to continue their three day visits
to state institutions on the 26th and 27th September 2017.
According to their official schedule,
the commission members are expected to meet the Prime Minister, Head of
Government, Philemon Yang as well as President of the Supreme Court, Chief
Justice Ekobe Daniel and the President of the Economic and Social Council,
Ayang Luc.
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It
will stun Nigerian music enthusiasts that David 'Davido' Adeleke
despite the regular showcase of his opulent lifestyle, isn't the highest
paid artiste in Nigeria.
Olamide
Seasoned artiste manager, Alex Ozone has revealed the highest paid artiste in Nigeria.
Ozone said that YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as
Olamide or Badoo is currently the highest paid in terms of international
shows.
Ozone said this in a chat with Showtime while commenting on fees
Nigerian artistes charge for shows in the United Kingdom and United
States.
The manager, who has over 17-years experience in artiste
management, revealed that though Davido, Wizkid, Tekno, Kiss Daniel and
others are worth a fortune, Olamide is the most expensive.
According to him, “The business doesn’t have a fixed price, it depends on the artiste; I cannot tell you how much each of them is worth.
“But like I told you, I have worked with Wizkid, Tekno,
Oritsefemi, Patoranking, Davido, Terry G, Kiss Daniel, YQ, Skales,
Olamide, and Timaya.
“They are all good, they know their worth. But in Nigeria, Olamide has the highest rate.”
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The
blood in the human body should be given adequate attention as it goes a
long way in determining the well-being of an individual.
File Photo
Most people don’t give blood circulation much thought. Even when
they have common symptoms of poor blood circulation like numbness in the
legs and hands, cold hands and feet, fatigue and swollen feet or
fingers.
Ignoring these symptoms can lead to more serious problems like
cardiovascular disease and stroke. Luckily, there are things you can
start doing today to improve circulation. But making these changes may
not help much if you don’t avoid habits that cause poor blood
circulation. These habits include: Heavy alcohol drinking, tobacco
smoking, poor diet, inactivity, high caffeine intake.
Get a good massage
Massage creates pressure which forces blood in congested areas to
flow. This pressure also allows easy flow of new blood to different body
parts. Get a good massage several times a week if you experience the
symptoms of poor blood circulation I mentioned above.
Add herbs into your diet
Some herbs are good for blood circulation. They strengthen the blood vessels and help unclog the arteries.
Research shows that gingko biloba and cayenne pepper improve
circulation. Cayenne pepper strengthens the blood vessels and stimulates
the heart while gingko biloba improves blood flow which consequently
improves memory.
Other helpful herbs include garlic, ginger, bilberry and parsley.
Keep your legs elevated
It’s hard for blood to flow from the feet to the heart since it has
to flow uphill. In fact, this is the main reason poor blood circulation
largely affects the legs. Elevating your legs will make it easier for
blood to flow. Lift the legs above heart level and keep them elevated
for 20 minutes.
Exercise every day
There’s a lot of research showing that exercise improves blood
circulation. Even simple exercises like walking, climbing stairs can
help. You may want to start with low intensity exercises if you’re out
of shape and then increase intensity as you get fitter.
Reduce salt intake
Research shows that high salt intake can cause poor blood
circulation. This is alarming because most people consume an average of
3.4 grammes of salt a day. That’s higher than the recommended 2.3
grammes per day.
Avoiding canned food and reading food labels can help reduce sodium in your diet.
Don’t wear tight clothes for long
Those skinny jeans can cut off blood circulation to the legs,
research shows. In fact, one woman had to be hospitalised for four days
because of squatting while wearing skinny jeans. On the other hand,
clothes like the compression socks are said to improve blood circulation
in the legs.
Drink more water
I don’t think you need any convincing that water is good for your health. Aim for two litres of water a day.
Here are tips that can help you drink more water.
Add nuts into your diet
Nuts contain vitamins and minerals that can improve blood
circulation. According to this study, raw almonds and walnuts boost
blood circulation. Nuts are also a great source of healthy fats. But eat
them in moderation if you want to lose weight.
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The United States of America has added three new countries to its controversial travel ban.
President Donald Trump
The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to
include people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad. The White House
said the restrictions follow a review of information sharing by foreign
governments.
Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation late on Sunday.
"Making America safe is my number one priority. We will not admit those into our country we cannot safely vet," Mr Trump said.
The restrictions on Venezuelans apply only to government officials
and their family members. The three new countries join five others from
Mr Trump's original travel ban: Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia.
But the new proclamation removed restrictions that were placed on Sudan.
Mr Trump's original ban was highly controversial, as it affected six majority-Muslim countries, and was widely labelled a "Muslim ban".
It was subject to a range of legal challenges and several large-scale
protests, and is due to be considered by the US Supreme Court in
October, having been partly reinstated in July.
The American Civil Liberties Union rights group said the addition of the new countries "doesn't obfuscate the real fact that the administration's order is still a Muslim ban". It is not yet clear how the president's new proclamation, which changes several key elements, will affect that legal challenge.
The addition of North Korea and Venezuela now means not all nations
on the list are majority-Muslim. The criteria for the new ban list is
now based on vetting procedures and co-operation, and the restrictions
have now been "tailored" on a country-by-country basis:
*The White House said North Korea did not
co-operate with the US government "in any respect" and failed all
requirements - and so all travel to the US by its citizens has been
banned.
*Chad, while an important counter-terrorism
partner, did not share terrorism-related and other public information
the US required - business and tourist visas for its nationals are
suspended.
*Only "certain Venezuelan government officials and their immediate family members" have been banned - its government has recently been hit with economic sanctions by the US, who now say it does not co-operate "in verifying whether its citizens pose national security or public-safety threats" and does not receive deported nationals willingly.
Most of the restrictions come in the form of suspension of B-1 and
B-2 business and tourist visas, and they do not appear to be
time-limited in the way that Mr Trump's former executive order was.
In a fact sheet accompanying Mr Trump's proclamation, the White
House said that while Iraq also falls short of the required criteria,
the country was not included in the new restrictions "because of the close co-operative relationship between the United States" and their part in fighting so-called Islamic State.
The restrictions come into effect on 18 October, but will not apply
to those already in possession of a valid visa, the White House said.
Amidst
the rumours making the rounds that the P-Square brothers are having
issues, Peter Okoye has now revealed to his fans that he is on his own
after issuing a letter to their lawyer, demanding a split from the
group.
Peter & Paul Okoye
Years of dominating the Nigerian music industry, the multi-award
winning pop duo, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye of P-Square music group,
have finally split and gone onto their separate ways.
Here is how LIB exclusivley reported the story in full;
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"Famous Nigerian music duo, PSqaure have split up years after
news of their first explosive fight hit the internet and this is sadly
100% true!
Here's what happened! Peter sparked speculation recently that
all was not well with him and his twin brother/business partner - Paul
after he referred to himself as Mr. P (his personal brand name). He also
dropped cryptic messages on Instagram, one of it addressing how no
one's opinion should matter about something that makes you happy.
Though no names were mentioned, Paul Okoye replied in a post
via his own Instagram page, talking about how the birth of his twins was
making someone jealous and restless.
He accused the person of having sleepless nights, and also
indirectly called out Peter's wife Lola - saying; "Only a woman can come
where there's peace and destroy it. Try me this time, I swear Nyash go
open. You will know that blood is thicker and stronger than juju."
LIB can now exclusively confirm that Peter has sent a
termination letter to their lawyer Festus Keyamo (SAN), demanding for a
termination of the agreement between Psquare.
In the letter (which LIB has obtained), he defends his decision
by making some serious allegations against his twin Paul and older
brother/group manager Jude.
According to Peter, Paul is no longer willing to co-operate
with him, even going as far as cancelling their planned US tour this
year without informing him, and he (Peter) has exhausted all options to
make it work.
He also accused Paul of slandering his wife and children with
lies on social media, and alleged that they've now been receiving
threatening messages.
Peter further accused his older brother Jude of once
threatening to kill him and shoot his wife Lola. This allegedly happened
in the presence of Paul and former first lady of Cross River state Mrs
Imoke. Jude allegedly also threatened to bring a coffin for him (Peter)
if he ever comes near his house.
Peter insists that he has had enough of the drama and wants out
of the Psqaure group and contract. The singer who now refers to himself
as Mr. P, stated that he loves his brothers and their families, and he
wishes them the very best in their careers. However he cannot betray his
wife and kids as they are very important to him."
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The massive peaceful protest that took place in several Cameroon English-speaking towns and villages on Friday September 22, 2017 in protest against the
continuous detention of some of the inhabitants of the regions was described as the people power by expressionists .
The demonstrations in the North West and South West Regions come at the time
when President Paul Biya was addressing the United Nations General Assembly in
New York. Despite bans issued by Mezam Division and Bui
Division SDOs and another by the Governor of the North-West Region on movement
of persons at night the population came out massively to stage a peaceful protest.
The demonstration spread to Buea in the South-West Region where women led the
march with hundreds behind them carrying leaves, tree branches and flags of the
Cameroon separatist movement.
Reports say about five
persons were killed as the defiant protesters were trying to draw the attention
of the international community on the Southern Cameroons case. More so, there have
been widespread rumours that some five Members of Parliament resigned due to
the pressure from the population, yet haven’t submitted official resignation
letters to the Speaker of the National Assembly. Political analysts say the
move was more political given that they said MPs (four of the SDF party and one from the CPDM are still to submit a written document).
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Zimbabwe's
President, Robert Mugabe doesn't seem to be a fan of US President
Donald Trump, that is if his speech at the UN general assembly is
anything to go by.
Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe
While speaking at the 72nd session of the United Nations General
Assembly, the 93-year-old President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, called
on US President, Donald Trump to embrace peace and dialogue which are
the tenets of the United Nations.
Mugabe said Trump threatened the existence of other nations, adding
that the US President is a modern version of the biblical Goliath who
now threatens to make other countries go extinct.
Read an excerpt of his speech below:
“We believe a different and better world is possible. The
continued denial of the rights to self-determination to the people of
Western Sahara and Palestine, who are living under colonial and foreign
occupation, is immoral and an urgent issue for those seeking peace in
our time.
“My country is an unflinching advocate of the respect of
independent and sovereignty rights of each country. We cannot, however,
remain silent when those decisions negatively affect our own welfare.
“And on this, may I say some of us were embarrassed, if not
frightened, by what appears to be the return of the biblical giant
called Goliath. Are we having the return of Goliath to our midst who
threatens the extinction of other countries?
“May I say, today, United States President, Mr. Trump, please
blow your trumpet in a musical way towards the values of peace, unity,
co-operation, togetherness, dialogue which we have always stood for and
which we read in our very sacred document — the charter of the United
Nations.
“Upon those values, each nation can build its greatness,
including the United States. And it’s the greatness in recognising those
values that we will want to be guided by and not by the promise of our
damnation.
“Damnation we shall always resist, no matter whence it comes.
We have resisted when it was in the form of imperialism, as we fought
for our own independence and culture and sovereignty to be masters of
our own destiny.
“That is why we call ourselves free today… It is because the
monster of imperialism was defeated by us. Bring us another monster by
whatever name, he will suffer the same consequences,” Mugabe said.
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Roman Reigns (L) locks down John Cena during their match Sunday at WWE No Mercy. Photo courtesy of WWE/Twitter
Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Two main events including Roman Reigns taking on John Cena
and Brock Lesnar defending his title against Braun Strowman took place
Sunday during WWE's Raw-exclusive pay-per-view event, No Mercy.
The first main event featured a battle between two of the WWE's biggest stars, Cena and Reigns as they fought for respect and the right to be the true face of the company.
Despite Reigns starting things off in a dominate fashion, Cena was
able to regain his composure and bounce back into the bout that featured
the 16-time world champion delivering four Attitude Adjustments to The
Big Dog including a one from the top-rope and two AAs delivered in a
row.
The onslaught of finishing moves would not keep Reigns down. He wore down Cena after he speared the Total Bellas star through a table and then later in the middle of the ring for a three count after delivering a Superman Punch.
Afterwards, Cena showed respect to Reigns by raising his hand in
victory. After Reigns exited, Cena remained in the ring and received a
standing ovation from the audience followed by a "Thank you Cena" chant.
The second main event which closed out the night, was a battle of the giants as Lesnar collided with Strowman in an earth-shattering championship match.
Strowman looked impressive in the early going as he dominated Lesnar
in a way few other Superstars have. After delivering a Running
Powerslam, The Monster Among Men seemed destined to be the one to
finally slay The Beast as Lesnar looked stunned by Strowman's power.
Lesnar turned things around after he nearly broke Strowman's arm by
applying the Kimura Lock for an extended period of time. Now down to one
arm, Lesnar was able to take his opponent to Suplex City and withstand
more Running Powerslams that seemed to further injure Strowman's arm.
Lesnar ended the match with F-5 for the three count, continuing his long championship reign.
In the women's division, against all odds Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss retained her title in a Fatal 5-Way Match that featured Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax and Emma.
The match, which featured Jax delivering an impressive double Samoan
Drop to Bliss and Banks, ended after Bliss was able to side-step a
charging Jax and deliver a DDT to Bayley for the victory.
Other moments from No Mercy included Elias defeating Apollo Crews;
The Miz retaining his Intercontinental Championship against Jason
Jordan; Finn Balor defeating Bray Wyatt; Enzo Amore defeating Neville to become the new Cruiserweight Champion and Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins retaining their titles against Cesaro and Sheamus.
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Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Darci Lynne Farmer is the newest winner of America's Got Talent.
The 12-year-old singing ventriloquist edged out 10-year-old singer Angelica Hale to win Season 12 of the NBC reality competition Wednesday.
Farmer and Hale both shed tears as host Tyra Banks
prepared to disclose the winner. Farmer's two brothers rushed onstage
to embrace their sister after Banks announced the ventriloquist's name.
"It was like waterworks right here on this face," Farmer said in an interview with USA Today after the show. "It was like a water faucet."
"[My feelings were] all bottled up inside, because I felt so loved on my America's Got Talent journey... and it just all came out," she explained.
"I'm really, really happy because my little brother cried and he's
never cried before," the star added. "And it made me laugh too, because
I'm like, 'You're crying, man. You're crying.'"
Each America's Got Talent winner receives $1 million and the
chance to headline a Las Vegas show. Farmer said she plans to spend her
money on new appliances for her mom and a puppy.
"I have to get my mom a dishwasher, and maybe get a fridge along with
it," the preteen said. "I want a pug so bad, because I love puppies and
it's been a long time since I had a puppy."
Hale congratulated Farmer in an Instagram post Tuesday evening, and later announced she will join the ventriloquist at the America's Got Talent Live show Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 in Las Vegas.
"Tears of joy!! Congratulations @itsdarcilynne I [love] u! #AGT @agt #AGTFinale," the singer captioned a photo with her dad.
"Beyond thrilled to announce that I will be joining @itsdarcilynne in
the #lasvegas #liveshows @PlanetHollywood Nov. 3 & 4! Thx @agt
& [America] #AGT," she added.
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