Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump finally speaks out against her dad's 'Inappropriate & Offensive' P*ssy comments

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has finally issued a statement regarding the leaked 2005 video of her father where he bragged about using his celebrity status to have his way with women during a conversation with former NBC TV host Billy Bush.

Ivanka has been quiet on the issue compared to other family members like Melania Trump and Eric Trump who have denounced the statements, although Trump actually denied ever actually groping women...

"My father's comments were clearly inappropriate and offensive, and I'm glad that he acknowledged this fact with an immediate apology to my family and the American people," Ivanka told Fast Company magazine.

Enugu Rangers apologize for their shameful trophy parade

After 32 years of waiting, Enugu Rangers won the Nigeria Professional League last month and were rewarded with N40 million by the NFF and League Management Company. However, there was outrage on social media when the team had a trophy parade on Oct 15 around Enugu main town and used an old 'dirty truck'. An apology has now been issued via the team's official twitter account...

GEJ condoles with the Saro-Wiwa family over their loss

Ken Saro-Wiwa, Jr, the first son of late Nigerian writer, and environmental activist, died yesterday aged 48. Ken was a prolific journalist, author and served under former President Jonathan as his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and International Media. His former boss GEJ, has now shared a condolence message to his family.

Chimamanda Adichie writes about Buhari & Nigeria's failed promises: "His intentions are rooted in an outdated economic model

In a country enamoured of dark humour, a common greeting among the middle class now is Happy recession!" Read OP-ED by acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie for the New York Times:
"I was 7 years old the first time I recognized political fear. My parents and their friends were talking about the government, in our living room, in our relatively big house, set on relatively wide grounds at a southeastern Nigerian university, with doors shut and no strangers present.
Yet they spoke in whispers. So ingrained was their apprehension that they whispered even when they did not need to.

It annoys me whenever people blame Buhari for Fulani herdsmen attacks – Obasanjo


Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday said he gets really annoyed when Nigerians, particularly state governors, blame President Buhari for the various attacks being carried out by Fulani herdsmen in some parts of the country. Obasanjo expressed his displeasure when he spoke at an agriculture seminar in Abuja organised by Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).

'The chief of my mumu button in the other room' - Comic actor Okon & wife celebrate 3rd wedding anniversary

Nigerian comic actor Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly referred to as “Okon Lagos” and his wife Idara Ime Bishop are celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary today. The couple who tied the knot in October 2013, have a daughter. Celebrating their love, Okon via social media wrote:
"This is the first child for the couple who like a joke it's 3 years gone. I met her and decided to make her a part of my life forever. Looking back at the journey so far, i clearly see that i am bigger and better now than when i met her and i have the good Lord to thank.

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Son Is Dead!


There are indications that Ken Saro-Wiwa  Jr, the son of late environmental rights activist, has died. Punch gathered that Saro-Wiwa Jr, who was based in Abuja, died on ‎Tuesday after a brief illness.

Born in 1968, ‎Saro-Wiwa Junior was an international journalist and an author and later served in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.

When contacted, former President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, Mr. Ledum Mitee, said he was still shocked over the news of Saro-Wiwa Jr’s death.
“Somebody just called me to tell me that he is dead, but I am still in shock and have not been able to confirm it,” Mitee sais to Punch over the phone.

Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)

Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...