TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Texas man arrested with 75 pounds of marijuana in luggage while flying to London, police say A Texas man was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 75 pounds of marijuana in his luggage before he could board a flight to London. Harrison O’Neill Tiernan, 23, from Austin, was charged with cannabis trafficking. He was traveling to Heathrow Airport and had checked two suitcases for his British Airways flight. Inspectors discovered 65 vacuum-sealed packages containing a green, leafy substance later confirmed to be marijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Tiernan while he attempted to board the flight, and he acknowledged that the bags were his. Authorities noted the inspections were part of broader efforts at the airport due to high outbound narcotics activity. In total, Tiernan was carrying 34.01 kilograms, or 74.98 pounds, of marijuana. Homeland Security initially declined the case because the amount did not meet the federal threshold, a...

MISS FAITH OTITOCHI ,WON THE CROWN AT THE 2019 'NIGERIAN CULTURAL QUEEN' PAGEANT.{PHOTOS}.


      After series of contests, Miss Faith Onyeozire Otitochi, recently emerged winner of the 2019 edition of the Nigerian Cultural Queen Pageant, beating 23 other contestants.

As part of the competition, the contestants thrilled guests with joint choreography performance, and individual traditional dances to represent their states in its attires.The contestants also walked down the aisle in creative African outfits and diner outfits made of African fabrics.

The event also featured live performances from various singers.

Speaking at the event, centered on celebrating Nigerian cultural diversity,
the Chief Executive Officer, Gold Point Productions, organisers of Pageant,
Ben Okafor, said the concept is geared towards rebuilding the Nigerian culture

According to him, Our Culture is our identity, culture is a way of life and it is going down. “This is a platform to catch, Promote and educate the youths and bring back our cultural value.
This is NOT a beauty pageant; 
it is also a platform set up for girl child empowerment.

“Beyond the beauty, we are looking out for the Queen that will be a voice. who understand where she is coming from, knows her tradition, culture, their foods, dressing, greetings and language. We promote decency in our pageant and we don't promote indecent wear or Bikini, our focus on our cultural attire that edify our beauty. 

“Our culture can build the economy, promote tourism and develop the Nation. Understanding each other’s culture would help to bring the unity and restore peace,” he said.

Queen Faith , who had so much passion about our Culture, said"I don’t want to have a reign without setting out a great legacy that would make our nation to the world proud, I want to  see our local fabrics no one, 

“I also have a project  that with your support,  an empowerment program to help bring our girl child to have a great stand an voice for tomorrow.More photos below.

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