
Affirmative action: Women should get equal opportunities
- Joyce Beatrice
- May 24, 2022
Presidential hopeful and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi has stated that there is a need to focus on ensuring more opportunities for women. This was stated on Monday by Amaehi at a meeting with delegates of the party in Katsina state on his presidential ambition. A federal high court in Abuja in […]
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Fans slam Skiibii over action exhibited towards traffic vendor, link it to Davido’s post on poor people
- Dare Eniola
- May 22, 2022
A clip of Nigerian music star, Skiibii Mayana’s encounter with a street hawker has made it to the internet and fans can’t stop talking about it. The singer could be seen teasing a traffic vendor with the sum of 100 dollars (N50,000), then withdrew the cash. The Baddest guy crooner asked him, how much […]
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Compensate Kpokpogri or face mass action, group tells FCT minister
- Joyce Beatrice
- May 16, 2022
Some youths and concerned members of human rights groups, civil society, and legal organisations in Abuja, have unanimously condemned the demolition of the properties and house of ex-Tonto Dike’s lover, Joseph Egbri, popularly known as Kpokpogri, of Guzape Abuja. Recall that some media houses including WITHIN NIGERIA reported why the Federal Capital Territory Administration demolished a building […]
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There are compelling reasons for Buhari’s action, says presidency on Nyame, Dariye pardon
- Joyce Beatrice
- April 21, 2022
The presidency has said the pardon granted Joshua Dariye of Plateau State and Jolly Nyame of Taraba by President Muhammadu Buhari has not in anyway undermined the much touted war against corruption. The governors, who were serving various jail terms for misappropriation of funds, were alongside 160 others granted pardons, under the Prerogative of Mercy […]
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Federal High Court upholds 35% affirmative action for Nigerian women
- Joyce Beatrice
- April 6, 2022
The Federal High Court in Abuja has on Wednesday ordered the Federal Government to implement its 35 per cent affirmative action policy in appointments into political positions in the country. Delivering judgement in a suit filed by some women groups challenging the marginalisation of women by the Federal Government, Justice Donatus Okorowo, dismissed the […]
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2022 Oscars Best Live Action Short Predictions
- Bolaji Odumodu
- March 24, 2022
Variety’s Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year’s list of contenders in all categories. Variety’s Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four […]
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Jericho Rosales Joins ‘Sellblock’ Philippines Prison Action Series
- Bolaji Odumodu
- March 16, 2022
Philippines star Jericho Rosales (“Basurero,” “Siargao,” “Pacquiao: The Movie”) has been announced as headlining the cast of “Sellblock” an upcoming scripted TV prison series. The show is hatched by Manila-based ABS-CBN and its production partner BlackOps Studios Asia. It was first announced last month as part of BlackOps’ genre slate of projects with its creative […]
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Stunt Coordinator James O’Donnell Talks Envisioning Action for Films
- Bolaji Odumodu
- March 11, 2022
James O’Donnell’s stuntman resume includes many of the biggest names in action: James Bond, Jason Bourne, “Game of Thrones,” “The Dark Knight,” “Harry Potter,” Marvel. As a stunt coordinator he’s overseen movies from “Kick Ass” to “The 355” but he also revels in more story-driven projects like “Stan & Ollie,” “Rocketman” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” and, […]
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HRC Rejects Disney LGBTQ Donation Until ‘Meaningful Action’ Is Taken
- Bolaji Odumodu
- March 10, 2022
The Human Rights Campaign has rejected The Walt Disney Company’s donation to its efforts to protect LGBTQ+ rights, demanding that the company take “meaningful action” to combat Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. “The Human Rights Campaign will not accept this money from Disney until we see them build on their public commitment and work with […]
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Lagos state government kicks as petrol is given as souvenir at a party, vows to make all involved in it account for their action
- Tomi Akinsanya
- March 5, 2022
The Lagos state government has frowned at a viral video showing kegs of petrol to be distributed to guests at a party. On Friday, We shared a viral video showing photos and videos of kegs containing petrol lined up for guests at the Erelu Okin Foundation Installation party which was held on Friday, March 4, […]
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Court Strikes Out FG’s Suit Challenging Strike Action By Resident Doctors
- Ayoola Olumide
- March 3, 2022
A suit challenging a strike action embarked upon by resident doctors in Nigeria has been struck out. The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out the suit filed by the Federal Government against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Joined as a co-claimant in the suit is the Federal Ministry […]
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Police suspends two inspectors working with Abba Kyari
- Tomi Akinsanya
- February 17, 2022
The Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP James Bawa from the exercise of the powers and functions of their respective offices with effect from Monday, February 14, 2022. The two Police Officers were working under the suspended DCP Abba Kyari in the Intelligence […]
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Hunters apprehend 5 Boko Haram informants, food suppliers in Borno
- Tomi Akinsanya
- February 17, 2022
Hunters have apprehended five Boko Haram informants, food and logistics suppliers in Mandaragirau village of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspects were on Wednesday handed over to the authorities of Abogo Largema Military Cantonment, Biu in Borno State for further action. The apprehension was carried out on Tuesday night and led by […]
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FUTA lecturers join ASUU strike
- Tomi Akinsanya
- February 16, 2022
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has formally joined the ongoing strike announced by the association’s national body. Prof. Yinka Awopetu, the chairman of the union in FUTA disclosed this on Wednesday after the union’s congress whi h was held at the school’s premises. According […]
Read Full Story54-year-old Sugar Daddy pours acid on 18-year-old girlfriend and her mother for reporting him to the police after he leaked her s3x tape (videos)
- Tomi Akinsanya
- February 16, 2022
A 54-year-old Sugar Daddy has reportedly poured acid on his 18-year-old girlfriend and her mother for reporting him to the police after he leaked her sex tape. While it is not clear why he leaked the young lady’s sex tapes, his action got the lady and her mother upset and they lodged a complaint at […]
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People Ain’t Isht: Pennsylvania Firefighters Put On Blast For Using Racist Slurs And Mocking 8-Year-Old Black Girl’s Death
- Omolara Adesegun
- February 16, 2022
The block is hot… Source: Visoot Uthairam / Getty Much has been written and said about how crooked, racist, and despicable that police officers can be/are but rarely do we talk about racism inside the fire departments in AmeriKKKa. That’s been changing recently. According to an article in Philly Voice, the commissioners in Darby Township, […]
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