Chimamanda Adichie has said that women are the same as men and not special. In her address, Adichie said that women should not be treated as special but as human beings. “Women are not special, they are just human. Women are as human as men. women are not little gods that have to be worshipped. The danger of this thinking that women are somehow special, are somehow morally better is that if this is true there is a certain level of autonomy they can never truly have” she said. She also broke down how the world treats women differently from…
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Ramsey Nouah has revealed how a female fan once slipped her pant in his pocket while saying he looked so cute. Speaking with Punch, the actor said the incident which was the most embarrassing in her career happened during a journey to the United States of America. He said: “There was a cocktail event many years ago in the United States and I was talking to some dignitaries about business, work and other things when a lady came and whispered in my ear, “You’re so cute” while slipping her hand in my pocket. As she left, I reached for my…
Reality star Kylie Jenner is on her way to becoming the first billionaire model in history. Jenner, who turns 21 on August 10, 2018 currently worth $900 million according to Forbes Magazine. It also says that Jenner, in part, built her company by leveraging her huge social media platforms, which has been the key to its rapid growth. The young Jenner outsources her production to an Oxnard, California-based manufacturer and sells it all through the online platform Shopify. In the interview with Forbes, Jenner said: “Social media is an amazing platform. I have such easy access to my fans and…
Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi made the list of ex-president of U.S., Barack Obama’s recommended books to read for 2018 summer. Obama, America’s first black president made the announcement when he took to his Twitter and Facebook handles to announce that he would be visiting Africa for the first time since he left office. For Obama, Africa had always remained a source of inspiration for him especially through the continent’s literary tradition. “Over the years since, I’ve often drawn inspiration from Africa’s extraordinary literary tradition. As I prepare for this trip, I wanted to share a list of books that…
Ebuka met his darling wife, Cynthia on social media – Twitter to be specific – before they got married two years ago and we have proof. During her Instagram story for the day, Cynthia was asked on how she met her husband, and she simply replied with the word, Twitter. When queried further on who made the first move, Cynthia disclosed that Ebuka sent the first text. In 2017, Ebuka’s friend and singer, Banky W had revealed that he slid into his wife, Adesua Etomi‘s DM (Direct Message) and asked if they could be friends. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu got married to…
With 20 Primetime Emmy Awards in its kitty, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” leads the nominations of the 70th edition of the annual Primetime Emmy Awards. On Thursday, July 12, the nominees for the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards – the 70th edition – was announced by actress, Samira Wiley and actor Ryan Eggold. On the nomination list, Game of Thrones and Westworld, emerged the most-nominated dramas with 22 nominations each – including the awards’ technical categories. Newly returning to the Emmys race, Game of Thrones after a brief hiatus in 2017, the HBO power drama has Lena Headey nominated for Supporting…
Professor Jerry Gana, an ex-Minister of Information, has said Nigeria may collapse if the political party he belongs to, Social Democratic Party, SDP, is not given the opportunity to rescue the country. Gana said that he is concerned at the real prospect of Nigeria imploding unless the SDP comes to the rescue. “Being a patriotic and committed democrat who has carried a burden for the rapid, effective and even development of the country for decades, I am deeply concerned at the very real prospect of Nigeria imploding unless our great party comes to together. The professor said he has what…
A civil society group, the Nigerian Youth Impact Movement, has condemned recent comments credited to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state. Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives had blamed the killings in some parts of Nigeria on the failure of leadership. “The growing spate of mindless shedding of innocent blood has brought a new dimension to the reprehensible state of insecurity in the country. That is not what Nigerians voted for in 2015″ Tambuwal announced. In a reaction, the youth group however described Tambuwal’s comments as “disheartening” adding that the Governor had “no moral right to cast…
Despite being accused of forging her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate, Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, has been elected to head the board of African Export-Import Bank. Adeosun was elected during the annual general meeting and 25th anniversary of AFREXIMBANK in Abuja. The embattled minister will be succeeding the outgoing chairman of the Bank and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Rwanda, Ndagijimana Uzziel. Adeosun will be holding this position on a one-year period. She had been accused of parading a fake NYSC certificate after failing to serve upon her graduation from the University of East London…
The emergence of Adams Oshiomhole as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress has been faulted by the chairman of the Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC), Buba Galadima. In Galadima’s letter dated July 4, 2018, the R-APC leader told the electoral body that the Congresses leading up to the National Convention of the party were marred with serious irregularities and manipulations. “I write as a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a member of its Board of Trustees, National Caucus and an automatic delegate at its National Convention, to bring to your notice that on 23rd June,…
Uche Secondus, led other leaders of the party to the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Thursday, July 12, 2018, to submit a petition about police brutality in Ekiti State. The party’s petition comes just a day after it raised alarm over alleged inhumane treatment of Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, in the hands of security operatives, claiming that he was ‘teargassed’ and attacked on Wednesday, July 11. The party took to its official Twitter account (@OfficialPDPNig) to notify the public of the petition, posting, “The @OfficialPDPNig leaders are in front of the @nassnigeria to submit petition on the brutality…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) is to meet with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Saturday ahead of 2019 polls. Uche Secondus made this known in Abeokuta while addressing journalists after a meeting between the executive members of the party in Ogun and the PDP NWC. The Chairman who described Obasanjo as a “warrior” who had fought many battles, explained that the consultation had become necessary to get direction from the former president and tap from his wealth of experience. Secondus insisted that : “Mother of all corruption is happening under Buhari’s government. “This…
Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has accused security agents deployed to monitor the governorship election in the state of bias. Fayose also said that the police frustrated the good intentions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said “I want to state expressly that police have hijacked the whole process, INEC might mean well but the process was tampered with by the police “As I speak, thugs are having a field day snatching ballot boxes under police watch, this is a national disgrace “There were cases of not only ballot snatching, but ballot cleansing and clearing, as the police…
Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna under the All Progressives Congress party says he is yet to defect from APC to any other party. He said that consultations were still ongoing with regard to his future in the party. “I am yet to defect or decamp or migrate from the APC to any other party. “However, discussions and consultations are ongoing as regard to our future in the Party. “Decision will be taken in a matter of week or two whether to remain in the party or migrate. “When the time comes, I will make a formal announcement on the floor…
The alleged attack on Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose by policemen during a proposed rally has been described as a comical performance by the All Progressives Congress, APC. Bolaji Abdullahi said the Ekiti state governor is deliberately attempting to divert public attention from the facts of the polls. “With PDP’s claim in its press statement, it is obvious that its leadership does not have the facts of the actual events in Ekiti State or it is deliberately attempting to divert public attention from the comical performance put up by Governor Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday, which was clearly contrived to give…
Donald Duke, an aspirant for the 2019 presidential election, has explained why he thinks his bid for the presidency failed in 2007. He said, “He had his own views. He probably had his own views of the folks he wanted to take over from him so he literally picked Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan.” He noted that his failed run in 2007 made him sad because Yar’Adua wanted to work with him but the final decision was not up to the man himself, but Obasanjo. He said, “I was sad, but I moved on. The circumstance was sadder still because…
It is no longer news that an On-Air personality,Misi called out Tiwa Savage a few days ago while interviewing Yemi Alade but what is new that, Dotun (Another OAP) is coming to the defense of the singer. He shared quite a number of tweets where he talked about OAPs not crossing the line in broadcasting. “Now I saw the Tiwa story and this is my take on a few OAPs. It is okay to have an opinion but you shouldn’t cos of the ethics but if you must, stop pulling off a “Chalarmagne” on things you know nothing about or…
Toke Makinwa misses the idea of her coming home to the arms of a man. The beautiful multi-talented media personality made this know on her Instagram stories on Thursday, July 12, 2018. “So at times like this guys, I wish I had a man to get home to just kick it with and just chat about, and at other times I grab the remote control…tv,” she said. Guys, Toke Makinwa is one gorgeous and talented woman and we wonder why you aren’t shooting your shots! Toke Makinwa keeps giving hints that she would be an amazing wife and mother only…
Mary Akpobome, the wife of top comedian, Alibaba has turned 50. And to celebrate her, Alibaba shared Mary’s beautiful pictures with words of encomium. In a series of Instagram posts, Alibaba expressed his love to Mary, appreciating her hard work, strength and perseverance. “Happy 50th Birthday to @mummymary_ you deserve a huge celebration. You have persevered. You have laboured. You worked hard. You sacrificed. You prayed. You hustled. You put in the time. You were bruised. You were discounted… still you rose. “Above everything you had God. You had friends. You had mentors. You had family. You had guts. You…
Jim Iyke is finally letting all of his fans, admirers and even the nosy followers on social media when he will be getting married. During an exclusive interview, the talented actor said his marital and personal life has become a major topic of discussion on social media which he feels shouldn’t be so. “I just knew you guys were going to ask this question but this is what I find interesting, people have asked why do I wear a wedding band and my very humble response is the way I have operated in the last few years, I decide what…