Affirmative action: Women should get equal opportunities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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AGF Malami Denies Exonerating Abba Kyari, Explains Action
Abubakar Malami Abubakar Malami, Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has denied exonerating a suspended police officer, Abba Kyari. The AGF made the clarification on Sunday through spokesman Umar Gwandu. The minister noted that there appears to be a “misunderstanding” regarding the issue. He said the case was in progress and that his office only […]
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Stunt Coordinator James O’Donnell Talks Envisioning Action for Films
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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PSquare Swing Into Action, Set To Embark On World Tour
PSquare Arguably the biggest music group in Africa, PSquare is set to thrill their fans all over the world with their forthcoming world tour. Peter Okoye of the just reunited PSquare boy band disclosed this in his latest post on Thursday, March 10, 2022, via photo and video sharing social media platform, Instagram. The […]
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HRC Rejects Disney LGBTQ Donation Until ‘Meaningful Action’ Is Taken
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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 […]
Read Full Story$122m debt: AEDC investor, BPE, NERC others agree on out-of-court settlement
] Following the takeover of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) by United Bank of Africa (UBA), the company’s core investors, CEC Africa Investment Limited and KANN Consortium had agreed on an out-of-court settlement with the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE), National Electricity Regulatory […]
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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
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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Analysing ‘major interest’ in Osun guber election as three people battle for APC guber ticket
The political atmosphere of Osun – a ‘civil service’ state is terribly tensed. The cause of tension can be traced to the rosy relationship between Rauf Aregbesola and Gboyega Oyetola which went sour. The conflict which started as a mere exchange of verbal attacks between the followers of the duo to the denials from both […]
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