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Williams expresses fears for Nephew’s life over police violence

United States tennis champion, Serena Williams hit social media to add her voice to countless others condemning police brutality.

The 22 grand slam winner said she experienced a moment of fear for her nephew’s life when they were driving in a car and passed a police officer.

Here’s what she shared on Facebook:

“Today I asked my 18 year old nephew (to be clear he’s black) to drive me to my…

American actress shares personal details on sexual assault

American actress and producer, Viola Davis is known for her role in United States hit television crime series “How To Get Away With Murder” has opened up on her personal experiences with sexual assault.

The actress while being honoured at Rape Foundation’s Annual Brunch in Beverly Hills said, “Myself, my mother, my sisters, my friend Rebecca, my friend from childhood, we all have one thing in…

A new era in muslim wedding dresses

Adekunbi Yekini

I have come across a lot of stylish Muslim brides and that prompted this article, because most people believe that these category of brides cannot be stylish; we we beg to differ.

A Muslim wedding ceremony is called a Nikkah, while a Muslim wedding dress is basically based on personal preference and style.

The only clear rule regarding Islamic wedding dresses is that they have…

I was literally abducted at gunpoint by earring wearing men – Nigerian actor

Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, has released a statement following reports of his alleged arrest in September 2016.

It was reported that he was actually arrested by security agents following a robbery and homicide case.

The media reported that Ikeagwu was arrested by security agents wielding guns at his home, revealing further that after his release that same day he told his neighbours, that his…

Chad, Niger jointly force kill over 120 B’Haram during attack

A joint military operation between Chad and Niger has killed 123 Boko Haram militants since July and recovered a significant quantity of weapons, Niger’s Defence Ministry said on Friday.

Allied Chadian-Nigerien forces launched an offensive against the Islamists after a surprise attack in Niger during which about 30   troops were killed in June, its deadliest ever attack there.

The Defence…

I am at peace with myself- Nigerian singer

Nigerian singer, Olamide, has written an emotional tribute message to his loyal fans for supporting his career over the years.

The singer shared a message to loyal fans on his Instagram page.

According to his note, the vultures in the industry tried to kill his shine by saying he stole DaGrin’s style.

He wrote;

“The vultures in the industry tried to kill my shine saying I stole Grin style, we all…

American musician, Janet Jackson, shows baby bump

Pregnant 50-year-old American singer, Janet Jackson was reported to have debuted her baby bump in London, recently.

Janet was spotted in a rare public appearance on streets of London while shopping for her baby.

According to media reports, the mom-to-be arrived in a black Mercedes, while she spent some time with staff looking over their merchandise and even checked out a stroller for her baby on…

I once stole to survive – Nigerian singer

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Nigerian actor bags Doctorate degree

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has been awarded with a doctorate degree from Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria.

Okonkwo was presented his award of Professional Fellowship Doctorate at National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja.

The actor popularly known for his role in 1992 drama “Living In Bondage” was also a lawyer, while he has…

Abia Warriors’ coach eyes NPFL survival

Ahead of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday against Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors head coach, Abdullahi Biffo, has disclosed that he has a master plan that would see his team retain their league status.

The former Giwa FC tactician says three points from the game against Shooting Stars would be more than enough to escape relegation.

“I think we must have the maximum…

Kwara NAFDAC cautions against contaminated food, drugs consumption

Peter Moses, Ilorin

The Kwara State Coordinator of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),  Roseline Ajayi has warned public against consumption of contaminated food and drugs in the country.

Ajayi gave the warning at a sensitisation programme for market women on consumption of quality products in Ilorin on Friday.

She urged the traders to sell edible products that…

LASU issues certificates collection ultimatum for ex-students

Aina Anume

The Lagos State University (LASU), on Friday said that 24,734 certificates of graduates who left the institution over last 10 years were lying uncollected at its registry.

Acting Head, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relation, LASU, Adekoya Martins, told journalists that the certificates were for students who graduated with diplomas and degrees.

Martins said that the…

Court fixes Oct 21 for Jibrin’s suit

Suspended former Chairman, Appropriation Committee, House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, would have opportunity to challenge his suspension after a Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday fixed October 21 for the suit hearing.

The Kano State lawmaker was on Wednesday suspended by the House of Representatives for 180 legislative days for anti house activities, which cannot be unconnected with…

‎FG aims N200m women empowerment fund disbursement to eight states

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan, has said that sum of N200 million would be disbursed to eight pilot states each through National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) to empower women at grassroots.

Alhassan made the announcement during a media briefing on take-off of the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) and Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme…

Dogara urges leaders on nation’s rebuilding as Nigeria marks 56th Independence anniversary

Ahead of Nigeria’s 56th Independence anniversary coming up on Saturday, October 1, House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, has facilitated with Nigerians on the occasion, even as he called all leaders irrespective of political affiliation to join in rebuilding the country for future genration’s betterment.

The Speaker in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public…

ITF slams life ban on two Turkish officials over scores manipulation

International Tennis Federation (ITF) has banned two Turkish tennis officials for life after being found guilty of manipulating scores in 2015.

The world governing body’s Tennis Integrity Unit said Serkan Aslan and Mehmet Ulker “delayed the inputting of scores and/or fraudulently manipulated scores by inputting fictitious deuce games” at ITF Futures events in 2015.

Separately, Ulker was found to…

FG seeks alternative to fossil fuel

In line with President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s economic diversification plans, Federal Government has disclosed that it would invest in Jatropha value chain project aimed at producing a viable green alternative to fossil fuels.

The Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Jibril, who made disclosure at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, said the project would provide an additional…

By Aina Amune

The Soldiers of Nigerian Army prosecuting anti-kidnapping and banditry operations in Bauchi State, yesterday killed two kidnappers and rescued five victims including four women and a child.

It was gathered that the rescue of the victims followed a heavy gunfight which was said to have lasted about an hour.

‎The development was confirmed in a statement from Army headquarters by Col…