After 20 years, Yahoo messenger will shut down finally on July 17

Yahoo Messenger, one of the first instant messaging service has announced that it will shut down on July 17.  

Yahoo made the announcement on its website, where it said the service can be used normally only until next month.

Read the full statement below...

A while back we announced that we had completely modernized the technology that powered Yahoo Messenger. We made significant upgrades to key areas like photo sharing, made the service faster and more secure.  

With the new platform, we were also able to build new types of messaging products and integrations. For example, our recently announced group messaging product, Yahoo Squirrel, aimed at improving the productivity of messaging, is based on this platform. Note: Yahoo Squirrel is invite-only still, but we will be opening it up to everyone shortly.  

While there are many big messaging services today, just as in many things, the next phase of disruption in messaging is right around the corner. That is where we as engineers, product managers and designers have shifted our focus.  

So as we continue to build and innovate products on our new messaging platform, we are announcing today that we will retire Yahoo Messenger, effective July 17, 2018.  

Yahoo Messenger has had an amazing run. Over its twenty years, Yahoo Messenger introduced hundreds of millions of people to the joys of just the right emoticon for the moment (aka emojis). Yahoo Messenger changed the lives of millions, and thousands of people have sent us letters and photos over the years to share their stories of meeting a spouse over the service, keeping in touch with kids while serving overseas in the military, or introducing grandparents to new members of the family from across the globe.  

We are thankful to the hundreds of millions who have used Messenger over the years as well as the thousands who have worked on it inside Yahoo for more than two decades.

Donald Trump finally meets Kim Jung-un, says 'The fact that I am having a meeting with North Korea is a major loss for the losers and haters'

US President, Donald Trump is holding a history-making summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un in Singapore where he has said 'it's an honor' that he expects will blossom into 'a terrific relationship' with the longtime U.S. antagonist.  

He also told reporters after a working lunch that he had a 'really fantastic meeting' with Kim and that he believes was 'really, very positive. I think, better than anybody could have expected, top of the line, really good. We're going right now for a signing,' he said.  

Trump and Kim began the summit with a hearty handshake, exchanging pleasantries for the cameras and meeting one-on-one for 38 minutes with only translators present while the world watched with anticipation as the first-ever meeting between a U.S. president and a North Korean leader unfolded.  

The U.S. president said they would be 'signing' an unspecified document at the conclusion of the summit..

See Trumps's tweets below trolling haters and losers...

The fact that I am having a meeting is a major loss for the U.S., say the haters & losers. We have our hostages, testing, research and all missle launches have stoped, and these pundits, who have called me wrong from the beginning, have nothing else they can say! We will be fine!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2018

Stock Market up almost 40% since the Election, with 7 Trillion Dollars of U.S. value built throughout the economy. Lowest unemployment rate in many decades, with Black & Hispanic unemployment lowest in History, and Female unemployment lowest in 21 years. Highest confidence ever!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2018

Meetings between staffs and representatives are going well and quickly....but in the end, that doesn’t matter. We will all know soon whether or not a real deal, unlike those of the past, can happen!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2018

''Obasanjo was not elected as President in 1999, he was appointed'' MKO Abiola's daughter says

Tundun Abiola who is one of the daughters of the presumed winner of the 1993 Presidential election, MKO Abiola, was a guest on Rubbing minds yesterday to discuss the recent honor done on her Father's memory by President Buhari.

Last week, President Buhari announced that June 12th will become the official democracy day and that the highest honorary title, GCFR, will be conferred posthumously on Abiola.

Speaking during her interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tundun criticised former president Olusegun Obasanjo for failing to recognise her father who was elected unlike him that was appointed.

''Obasanjo was appointed the president, he was not elected president. We did not have any election in 1999, we had a coronation. When you know you were not elected, you know you were selected and just appointed president by the military, it is galling for him to have acknowledged a democratic process. President Obasanjo and my father had a relationship then; so what happened in their lifetime continued even after my father was dead. He cannot bear the idea of Moshood Abiola – so he did not do it,” she claimed

Ooni of Ife to sign Treaty making Salvador in Brazil a twin city to Ile Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi will sign a treaty declaring Salvador in Bahia, Brazil, a twin city to Ile-Ife, Osun State.

According to Vanguard, the bill had been passed by the Congress of Salvador, and the Ooni is expected to sign on behalf of the Yoruba people around the world.

The treaty has been described by Ayo Omidire, the Director, Institute of African Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, as an opportunity for cultural exchange and artistic and economic empowerment.

A statement released by the Ooni’s Palace read:

The treaty is for the entire Yoruba race. Ile-Ife was mentioned specifically being the headquarters of the Yoruba race. So as Ife is the recognised ancestral home of the Yoruba people, Bahia is henceforth seen as the headquarters of Yoruba race in Americas. All Yoruba speaking states will benefit from the opportunities listed in the agreement.

Kim Jong Un lands in Singapore ahead of his June 12 summit with President Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un landed in Singapore today ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump that could end a nuclear stand-off between the old foes and transform his secretive, impoverished country.  

When Trump and Kim meet on the resort island of Sentosa on Tuesday they will be making history having been enemies since the 1950-53 Korean War, the leaders of North Korea and the United States have never met previously or even spoken on the phone.  

Kim arrived at Singapore’s Changi Airport after his longest trip overseas as head of state wearing his trademark dark Maoist suit and distinctive high cut hairstyle. He was greeted by Singapore’s foreign minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, who posted a picture on Twitter of him shaking hands with Kim and the message: “Welcomed Chairman Kim Jong Un, who has just arrived in Singapore”. 

Manchester United signs Diogo Dalot for £17.4m from Porto

Manchester United have announced the signing of full-back Diogo Dalot from Porto on a five-year deal.

The Portugal Under 21 international was bought for £17.4million and has the option to stay an extra year in his contract. 

The 19-year-old who can also play left back helped Portugal win the 2016 UEFA European Under 17 Championship, scoring twice in five games in Azerbaijan including once in the final against Spain. 

On signing the teenager, United coach Jose Mourinho told the club's official website : 'Diogo is an extremely talented young defender with all the qualities to quickly become a great player for this club. 

'He has all the attributes that a full back needs: physicality, tactical intelligence and technical quality, combined with a Porto Academy mentality which prepares players for the maturity they need at the professional level. 

'In his age group, he is the best full back in Europe and we all believe he has a bright future ahead of him at Manchester United.' 

Dalot who is now the second player to be signed ahead of next season after  Brazilian midfielder Fred, said: 'Joining Manchester United is an unbelievable opportunity for me. 

'I have grown up in Porto's Academy and I am so thankful for everything they have done for me. 

'But the chance of coming to the biggest club in the world is something I just couldn't turn down. 

'I'm excited about working with Jose Mourinho and learning everything I can from such a successful coach.

'I am looking forward to playing alongside the fantastic players in the squad.'

Italian champions Juventus signs Nigerian-British Eni Aluko from Chelsea

Nigerian- British footballer, Eni Aluko has joined Italian champions Juventus Women from Chelsea.

The 31-year-old England international who has scored 33 goals in 102 England appearances, as well as helping Chelsea to win their recent league and cup double was unveiled today in Italy.

'Juventus Women are pleased to announce the signing of England international forward Eniola Aluko,' Juventus announced on their website. 'Welcome to the Bianconere, Eniola!'

Aluko also wrote on Twitter: 'Delighted & honoured to join @JuventusFCWomen- Italian champions, a club with an overwhelming history, ambition and success. So proud to hold the shirt worn by an endless list of legends. I can't wait to get started!! ForzaJuve'

Aluko who has previously played for Birmingham and Charlton, as well as other clubs in the US, will join fellow English player Katie Zelem in the squad.

Back in August 2017, Eniola, who is the elder sister of Nigeria striker Sone Aluko accused former England manager Mark Sampson of making racially discriminatory remarks at her in 2014.

At that time she claimed Sampson made racist jibe about Ebola and her family in Nigeria.

In the following month, Sampson was sacked for "inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role, with former Manchester United and Everton defender Phil Neville taking over in January.