SHE'S A GREENE QUEEN

Dr. Jacqueline Gyamfi Greene is a wife, mother, dentist, Co-Pastor of Forward City Church and – a Forward Woman. A melting pot of traditional southern values and Ghanaian heritage, Jackie’s upbringing and young adulthood emboldened in her: authenticity, individuality and the power in being the “you” that God created you to be.

She is an inspirational speaker and faith leader focused on helping women move forward in their lives. Her ministry creates safe spaces for “Real Talk and Real Work,” where women can develop community, transparency and total authenticity to become “Forward Women” - women who are brave enough to move forward. Helping other women discover their self-worth, cultivate stable relationships, and endure high-risk pregnancies are her core passions.

Jackie’s highly regarded passion for ministry was birthed during her undergraduate tenure at Georgia Southern University – where she met her husband, gospel recording artist Travis Greene.  Jackie is a firm believer in the power of prayer and is passionate about sharing the fundamental truths of faith, prayer and authentic self-worth for women everywhere.

Missy Elliot becomes first female artiste nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

American singer, Missy Elliot, acclaimed as ‘one of Rap’s greatest voices’ in the world, has been nominated for the 2019 Songwriters Hall of  Fame.

Elliott is the first female rapper nominated for the prestigious prize and can also become the third rapper to enter the organisation following recent inductees JAY-Z and Jermaine Dupri.

The songwriter, who crafted songs for Beyoncé and Whitney Houston, is nominated among artistes for induction at the Hall’s 50th annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York.

According to the list released by the organisers on Thursday, others joining Elliott as performing nominees are Mariah Carey, Chrissie Hynde, Vince Gill, Mike Love, Jimmy Cliff, and  John Prine, among others.

Non-performing nominees are Jack Temp-chin, Dean Dillon, Jerry Fuller, Tom T Roger and Nichols and  Boyz II Men, among others.Elliott, who came on the music scene alongside mega-producer Timberland, also worked on multiple songs for the late icon, Aaliyah, as well as Carey, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and Destiny’s Child.

The rapper, often praised for her wild, colourful style and playful lyricism had been one of pop music’s most sought producers and songwriters.

Songwriters considered for an entry into the hall of fame are often those who have published songs for a period of 20 years.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame honours those whose work represents and maintains the heritage and legacy of a spectrum of the most beloved songs from the world’s popular music songbook.

It is also involved in the development of new songwriting talents through workshops and scholarships.

Eligible members can vote for three non-performing songwriters and three performing songwriters until December 17.Six songwriters or songwriting groups will be officially inducted at the Hall’s 50th annual ceremony in New York on June 13, 2019.

New Minimum Wage.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has said state governments should be allowed to implement the proposed new minimum wage based on their income.

He made the remark while stating that the new minimum wage should not be under the Federal Government.

El-Rufai spoke on Wednesday at the 2018 National Peer Learning Event organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, titled: “Mobilising Domestic Finance for Development” in Abuja.

The governor, who also stated that personal income tax should be collected by the states, emphasised the need for amendments in the constitution so that some items can be removed in favour of the states.

Reacting to a question on why personal income tax should be given to states, the governor said: “I agree with you completely that in a federation there should be taxes that are national while others are sub-national.

“But if you look at our history, you will see that we come from civilian-military regimes and many of these personal income taxes Act were done by the military.

“For instance, I do not agree that national minimum wage should be under the federation, it should be done by each state, according to the level of income.

“If you look at the 1963 Constitution, minimum wage was not in the inclusive list, it was added during the military rule. There are number of laws that were enacted during the military rule and there is a need to do something about them.”

Mutant Giant Spider Dog

"Spider Dog, Spider Dog, does whatever a spider does."

Is this dog so adorable he could have his own theme song? Or is dressing a dog up to convince people it's a giant spider the most terrifying prank you've ever heard of? Or both? You be the judge.