Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has addressed what she has described as “mischief makers” trying to distort what is written in her book, “Fighting Corruption is Dangerous: the Story Behind the Headlines.” It had been reported that the Jonathan administration paid a bribe of N17
Hope Cheston was just 14 when she was raped by a security guard Brandon Lamar Zachary who was 22. According to Washington Post, the rape had occurred in 2012, and Zachary had been arrested, convicted, and sentenced to jail for 20 years. The security company that had hired Zachary had,
Veteran actor Morgan Freeman has responded to sexual harassment allegations against him in a recent report by CNN. The accusations against the Oscar-winning actor is the latest in a torrent of reports against famous Hollywood stars. While apologizing to anyone he may have upset by his indirect action, he
If you loved Childish Gambino‘s latest hit track This Is America, get ready to be brought back to basics by Falz as he transposes the track into the Nigerian context with this cover titled This Is Nigeria. The track was was produced by Wande Thomas, and the video was directed by Prodigeezy. In
The chairman, Kefiano Global Concept and philanthropist, Kefas Ropshik, Monday paid N1 million as bail money to help 43 inmates of Jos prison to regain their freedom. Ropshik, who paid the fines and compensation of the convicts who had been wallowing in the overcrowded prison
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Eight women accused Morgan Freeman of harassment and inappropriate behavior, according to a report by CNN. In total, 16 people spoke to CNN about Freeman, eight who claim to be victims and eight witnesses. A production assistant who worked on “Going In Style” in 2015 alleges Freeman subjected
Amb John Pofi, is officially declaring intention to run for Plateau State Governorship, 2019. The John Movement is gaining significant popularity and support from party faithful across some local government areas of Plateau state. This is coming at a time when the Governorship Aspirant
13-year-old Nikki Lilly is living with a facial deformity, arteriovenous malformation, and is not letting the trolls get her down. Lilly started blogging at the age of 8, sharing make-up tutorial videos and baking tips, and, naturally, people flock around to criticise her. In an interview with
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari will be easy, Premium Times reports. Mohammed said this while inspecting the 52-kilometre dualised Oyo-Ogbomosho road project in Oyo on Tuesday. The proper way to get the electorate to vote for a candidate is
The Bauchi State Deputy Governor Nuhu Gidado has resigned from office. Gidado tendered his letter of resignation to the state governor Mohammed Abubakar on Wednesday, Punch reports. His decision to resign was as a result of his “waning enthusiasm for the job,” the letter read. He also appreciated the people of the
“Soldiers were filming us as we helplessly fled during attacks” – Survivors A highly emotional documentary has surfaced online, highlighting the excruciating experiences of victims of the recent Fulani herdsmen attacks in Central Nigeria’s Daffo village, Southwest of Plateau State University, Bokkos. The documentary captures
It’s from the White House to movie making for the Obamas! Netflix on Monday announced that it has signed a deal with Barackand Michelle Obama to produce TV shows and films for the streaming service. It had previously been reported that the deal was in the works, although it was
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo has proposed a single term of 6 years for future Nigeria presidents, The Cable reports. Soludo made the proposal while speaking at the South-East summit on restructuring in Awka, Anambra State. He added a proposal of 5 vice-presidents, one
The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has accused the leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of receiving the sum of N40 million from President Muhammadu Buhari. In a memo obtained by Vanguard, the NCEF alleged that on CAN’s visit to the President in November 2017, they had received the