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Photos: Mo Abudu, Zainab Balogun, Alex Ekubo, Mercy Johnson, others turn up for The Future Awards Africa 2018 black carpet

2018-12-17T04:10:00.001-08:00

Jumoke Adenowo, Mo Abudu, Zainab Balogun, Alex Ekubo, Mercy Johnson were some of the leading personalities at the 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa which held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

Hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tobi Bakre, the Awards spotlights individuals who are leading the charge in diverse sectors and impacting their communities positively.

It acknowledges inspiring work and initiatives that have made impact through social enterprise and creativity.

The Future Awards Africa 2018 is presented by The Future Project, Guaranty Trust Bank and H20h.

Woman found dead in Ebonyi hotel room, her boyfriend arrested

2018-12-17T04:09:00.001-08:00

The body of a yet-to-be identified woman was found in a room at the Crown Garden Hotel located along Afikpo road in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state on Sunday December 16th. This was disclosed by the state police command spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah.

One Sylvester Oduma, who lodged in the hotel and whose complaint led to the discovery of the corpse, said

“I arrived at the hotel on Sunday, paid for a suite and checked into the hotel only to perceive an unpleasant odour oozing out of the next room, which became unbearable. I quickly drew the attention of the management of the hotel to the unpleasant odour and they opened the door and found the lifeless body of a fair lady in the room. Possibly, she was stabbed to death by her supposed boyfriend identified as Uchenna Awoke. Immediately, the police were contacted and a team of officers arrived at the scene. The policemen immediately arrested all the management officials and staff of the hotel and took them away. The policemen evacuated the corpse and deposited it in a morgue.”

According to Punch, the deceased was found with deep cuts on her chest and neck. She has been deposited in a mortuary while one Uchenna Awoke, her supposed boyfriend, has been arrested in connection with her death. The police command spokesperson also said the manager of the hotel, Emmanuel Eze, and other some of the hotel staff have been arrested for negligence.

“The manager of the hotel, the supervisor and other workers of the hotel were taken to the station for questioning and I must confess to you that the whole thing is negligence on the part of the hotel management. How can a guest be murdered in a hotel room and days after, the management was not aware of the incident? We will investigate the matter properly and I assure you, the perpetrator(s) of the act must be arrested and prosecuted. All we are asking is for the members of the public to avail the police of useful information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect.” she said

Soldiers reportedly killed as Boko Haram members invade military base in Borno

2018-12-17T04:07:00.001-08:00

Many soldiers are feared dead while a dozen others are reportedly missing after suspected Boko Haram members attacked military formations in Borno State over the weekend.

Sahara Reporters reports that the insurgents struck Gudumbali in Guzamala town, riding on military vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft guns. According to an eyewitness, the insurgents shot sporadically, firing RPGs towards the military base.

"Many soldiers lost their lives; they were many. The Boko Haram terrorists came in large numbers, and although the troops initially stood their ground, they later they fled into bushes. We slept in the bush between Friday and Saturday morning. We got to Gubio yesterday. Many are still there, because they only came for soldiers, not civilians, except those of us working with the soldiers.” a source said

A soldier who witnessed the attack and preferred to speak on condition of anonymity, said the attackers were trained terrorists.

"Although we engaged them, they overpowered us. They were well-trained terrorists, not those we are used to fighting. In fact, they handled anti-aircraft guns and RPGs better. We didn't have options, because we were running out of ammunition and there was no reinforcement. Some soldiers were killed and dozens fled to Damasak." the soldier said

The insurgents continued their attacks in Kukawa town and also invaded military and Police posts, sacking the security operatives. The insurgents carted away many trucks of food items and burnt down the military base in Kukawa.

"As I am speaking to you, military personnel have withdrawn completely from Kukawa. We don't have any protection for our people in Kukawa. Many residents, out of fear, are currently in Monguno town. They didn't attack civilians, but we can't trust them. I think they solely focused more on the military,” Muhammad Kormi, a resident who is taking refuge in Maiduguri said

BBNaija's Gifty shares first photos of her daughter who was born months after leaving the Big Brother house

2018-12-17T04:06:00.001-08:00

Gifty of Big Brother Naija has shared first photos of her daughter to mark her one year birthday.

Gifty became pregnant with Alisha shortly after leaving the Big Brother Naija house but she kept it very private and shut down the reports of her pregnancy.

Alisha turns 1 today and the reality star shared photos of the little girl to celebrate her with a sweet messdage.

Below is what she wrote.

Lol! See the menu handed to a customer at a hotel in Enugu(photo)

2018-12-17T04:04:00.001-08:00

Twitter user has shared screenshots of a menu she was given in a hotel in Enugu and it's trending online.

What people find funny is the way the hotel spelt Spaghetti as "Suppagatii"

Primary school pupils to be taught that boys can have periods too in a bid to tackle stigma surrounding menstruation

2018-12-17T04:03:00.001-08:00

Primary school pupils in the UK will now be taught during sex education that boys can have periods too.

New sex education guidelines given to teachers was approved by Brighton Council in a bid to tackle stigma surrounding menstruation.

According to the guidelines: "Trans boys and men and non-binary people may have periods”, adding “menstruation must be inclusive of ‘all genders’.”

The guidelines also orders that “bins for used period products are provided in all toilets” for children of all genders and that trans pupils and students should be provided with additional support from a school nurse if needed.

The council said it was also “important for all genders to be able to learn and talk about menstruation together”.

A council spokesman told the Sun Online: “We believe that it’s important for all genders to be able to learn and talk about menstruation together. We recommend including boys in our lessons on periods and opportunities for girls to discuss issues in more detail if needed.

They added: “We are working to reduce period poverty. By encouraging effective education on menstruation and puberty we hope to reduce stigma and ensure no child or young person feels shame in asking for period products inside or outside of school if they need them.

“Our approach recognises the fact that some people who have periods are trans or non-binary.”

Suspected fulani herdsmen abduct children, civil servants, lecturers in Ondo

2018-12-17T04:01:00.001-08:00

Eight travellers including two civil servants in the workforce of the Ondo State Government, have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The victims were abducted while travelling from Owo to Akure after a ceremony over the weekend.

The civil servants, Ayewunmi Ogunsemore of the Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Bunmi Falodun, a civil servant with the FADAMA programme, were abducted around the bad portion of the Owo-Ose-Akoko road. Also children whose parents were driving through the Ogbese and Ilu-Abo road on the Akure-Owo road, were kidnapped.

Sahara Reporters reports that a Senior Lecturer at the Mass Communication Department of the Rufus Giwa Polytechic Owo (RUGIPO), Rahman Abubakri, who escaped being kidnapped by the gunmen, confirmed the incident. Abubakri disclosed that another lecturer from Marketing Department of the polytechnic fell victim of the hoodlums who dragged him and the others into the thick forest.

“Around 5:20pm on Saturday evening, I narrowly escaped being kidnapped around Ilu-Abo on my way to Akure after a wedding ceremony which I attended at Omuo Ekiti. Nigerians are under siege. I saw the Fulani shooting sporadically from a distance. The bushes and thick forests we don’t care to go into have been well-studied by these Fulanis. Unfortunately, some kids were taken away by the kidnappers," he said.

“[At] almost the same time, a lecturer of the Department of Marketing, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo was kidnapped by the same Fulani herdsmen between Ipele and Owo Road. Another kidnapping took place at Oba Akoko. Three persons fell victim as they were taken away into the bush. My colleagues missed being kidnapped on Friday evening." Abubakri said

Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph,

"Yes, it is true but we are on top of the situation as the Commissioner of Police has dispatched our men to the bushes around the incident of the zones in order to rescue those who have been kidnapped," he said. "So, I can assure you that justice would surely be done to those who are behind these evil acts and those who might have been responsible, we shall bring them to justice."

Recall that on December 5th, three workers of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo in Ondo State, were kidnapped by gunmen. They were later released by their abductors.

Abia man butchers his wife then commits suicide by setting himself ablaze (graphic photos)

2018-12-17T03:59:00.001-08:00

man committed suicide yesterday in Abia State by setting himself on fire after butchering his wife.

The man, identified only as Ejike, had a misunderstanding with his wife so he used a machete to hack her in Ezere, in the Isiukwuato local government area of Abia state.

Locals helped rescue Ejike's wife during the attack and they rushed her to the hospital where her condition is really critical.

Meanwhile, Ejike, fearing that his wife may not survive the attack, went into his car where there was a container of fuel, poured it on himself after a moment of sitting there deep in thought, and set himself on fire with a match.

Efforts by passersby to douse the flames and rescue him were unsuccessful.

Look no further if you're in need of some motivation to hit the gym after work or school!

2018-12-17T03:58:00.001-08:00

We found Certified Fitness trainer SOfit on Instagram- @sofit_ng! And can we say- BODY GOALS? You may recognize her as the female Tekno used as his love interest for his Jogodo video! Sandra Okeke, who goes by the name SOFit, is increasingly becoming one of the most popular fitness trainers in Nigeria. Her perfect form, creative workout routines and very toned body will motivate you to hit the gym today! As the face behind her brand, she is a female changing our male dominated fitness industry. Heavy into weightlifting, she's known for her strong but still very feminine physique. Training a handful of celebrities like Seyi Shay and Waje to name a few, her rising popularity on and off social media has led her to taking most of her training online so that she can reach more clients nationwide. She gathers hundreds of clients a month who participate in her 21 day challenges. Why 21 days? She says, “Anything you consistently do for 21 days usually becomes a habit. I want people to make healthy living a habit.”

76th birthday: ''It will take a while before Nigeria will see another political leader like Buhari'' Femi Adesina says

2018-12-17T03:56:00.001-08:00

Today, December 17, President Buhari turns a year older. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, wrote this piece, listing the reasons people love and admire President Buhari. Read below

"That's him, that's him," the two old women, wrinkled and bent with age, exclaimed. You could see wonderment and fulfillment in their eyes. And as if on cue, they both began to cry.

It was in Bauchi earlier this year. President Muhammadu Buhari was visiting to commiserate with the people on the ravages of windstorm, which had destroyed many homes and other property. As he waved at the tumultuous crowd, the two women saw him, perhaps for the first time in their lives. And so great was their satisfaction, their pure joy, that they began to cry.

That is the kind of emotion that courses through millions and millions of Nigerians when they behold their President, the honest man (mai gaskiya), the man of integrity, man of accountability, one whose word you can take to the bank. The man who loves them, and they love and trust in return.

Don't misunderstand me. Not all estimated 196 million Nigerians share this sentiment. Not possible. There are those who are passionately opposed to the President. They are a very vocal minority, who abhor his integrity, hate his sense of accountability, and even want him dead. But we are not talking about those who Fela Anikulapo-Kuti called "opposite people." On this day of his 76th birthday, we are talking of the teeming masses who love Buhari, and who can go to the ends of the earth for him.

Why do they love Buhari? Or better still, why do we love Buhari? The old, the young, men, women, boy, girl, the strong, the infirm. Why do we love the tall man from Daura? For many reasons.

I have said it before, and say it again. It will take a while before Nigeria will see another political leader with such ability to pull an unsolicited and uninduced crowd like Muhammadu Buhari. Anywhere he goes, he doesn't have to procure the crowd. They turn out in their numbers to see and hear him. They will trek from Africa to China, walk from Cape Town to Cairo, all to see, hear and cheer the man they love.

Why?

Many reasons. He is an honest man. My father, that stern educationist, who ran the home and the schools he administered with an iron hand, used to tell us: "Honesty is the best policy." That was true over 50 years ago when he drummed it into our ears, and it is still true today. And will remain true tomorrow, and forever. That is why we love Buhari. He is an honest man, who will tell the truth to his own hurt.

At a recent meeting with governors, while discussing the seemingly knotty issue of minimum wage, the President told them to level with him. He said he knew that general elections were by the corner, "but I don't like to lie to anybody. I will still like to tell Nigerians the truth, and nothing but the truth, as to what we can truly afford to pay." Consultations are still ongoing.

Some people will give you fibs, just because they want to hoodwink you, and get your votes. They will announce that they've increased the salaries of fictitious workers, even when truly they are owing many of their employees. But not President Buhari. Nothing for him is a matter of life and death. Truth is the best thing in a man's keeping. Make yourself an honest man, and there is one rascal less in the world. That is why we love the man.

Accountability. I will never forget a promise Buhari made to the crowd at a campaign rally in Lagos in 2011, when he ran with Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly. Two honest men. "Every kobo that comes into the treasury will be used for the good of Nigerians." That's the accountable man, who would not dip his hands into the treasury for private gains, who will not line his pocket at the expense of the people. That is why we love him.

Just over a week ago, I met a man who was an accountant at the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), when the then Gen. Buhari was chairman. Executive Chairman, who could do anything he wanted, since the place was awash with billions of petrol money.

"I told him his salary would be N200,000 monthly," the man recounted. "He said it was too much, since he still drew pension from public coffers as a retired General and former head of state. I don't know how he calculated it, but he said he would rather be paid N84,000 monthly. And that was what he earned."

Yet some people say don't follow this honest man. Till he has one tooth left in his mouth, and is bent double over his walking stick, we will, no matter what they say. Honesty is still the best policy. Today, tomorrow, and forever.

See all the positions he has held in this country. Governor of North-east, then made up of what is now six states. Minister of Petroleum for over three years. Head of State for 20 months. Chairman of PTF for many years. Yet he remains a man of modest means. That is why we love him.

In the early days of this administration, when oil prices had crashed to as low as 39 dollars per barrel (from as high as 115 in preceding years, stabilizing at over $100 for a long time, yet we had no savings, no reserves), it was usually a spectacle to see the President and the then Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, seated and apportioning funds for the week. Depending on what was in the coffers, they prioritized spending, just like traders with low capital base.

Nigeria had been run into a hole. No reserve for the rainy day, and we were being badly beaten by the rain. Yet salaries must be paid as at when due. At least 27 states could not meet their obligations, till President Buhari gave them a lifeline. And then, one day, a counsel was given at a meeting: "This is the time to ideally cut the strength of the federal civil service by at least half, as we may not be able to carry the load for long." It made a lot of fiscal sense. But to the President, it was nonsense. "If it lies within my powers, I will ensure that no single person loses his or her job. Yes, it may be the right thing to do, looking at the state of our finances, but I won't do it," President Buhari said.

And you say we shouldn't love this President? We will love him till Africa and China meet.

A confederacy has arrayed itself against the honest man. A crooked confederacy. Anybody that is anybody in the pantheon of questionable character is there. Are Nigerians fools? After their eyes have been opened, will they willfully afflict themselves with blindness again? Not on their lives! The country will never go back to the slave market. Not after we have known prudence, experienced accountability, and we are are inching out of the morass in which we were soused and marooned.

For more than five decades, mere lip service was paid to diversification of the economy. But we remained a mono-product country. Oil. So, whenever the price of oil crashed in the international market, we simply crashed with it. Now gradually, and inexorably, we are on the road to a diversified economy. Wonders are being done in agriculture. Mining is flexing muscles. Manufacturing is showing prospects. All in less than four years.

What of infrastructure? The sum of N2.7 trillion spent in two years. The roads are roaring to life. The rail is snaking in. Power is powering back. Wonders are being unfolded in different parts of the country. And we shouldn't love this President? We will, no matter what the naysayers say.

Hear pensioners rejoice: This is the best administration we've had since the advent of Contributory Pension Scheme 14 years ago.

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State spoke at a meeting of governors with the President last Friday. He said since the creation of the state, this was the first time pensioners were being paid, adding that pension liabilities have been cleared by about 40%. Just because there is a President that cares.

Former Nigeria Airways workers. Railway workers. Former Biafran policemen. And many others, have had their pensions paid. And we shouldn't love the 'birthday man?' They should tell it to the marines.

When you have a heart for men, it is God himself that keeps you alive. We have seen a practical demonstration in President Buhari. From the brink of death early 2017, there is now an unmistakable glow in him, evidence of good health from the inside. It is God at work. No wonder wicked people came with the idiocy of Jubril of Sudan. Otiose. Hollow. Products of addled minds. That was why we ignored them, till the President himself responded to a question from Nigerians in Poland two weeks ago.

And you know what? Our love for this President is at no cost. No charge. Whether we work for him, and for him, or we don't, the real cost of our love is no charge.

Do you know that classic song, No Charge, made popular by Shirley Caesar and Sonia Spence? It told the story of a small boy who decided to charge his mum for all that he considered favours he had done her.

"For mowing the yard, five dollars

And for making my own room this week, one dollar

For going to the store, 50 cents

And playing with little brother while you went shopping, 25 cents

Taking out the trash, one dollar

And for getting a good report card, five dollars

For raking the yard, two dollars

Total owed, fourteen seventy-five."

The woman looked at her son, standing there expectantly. Then she collected the paper from him, and wrote on it:

"For the nine months I carried you,

Growing inside me, no charge

For the nights I sat up with you

Doctored you, prayed for you, no charge

For the time and tears, and the cost through the years, no charge

When you add it all up, the full cost of my love is no charge."

For millions upon millions of Nigerians who love this President, it is an unconditional love. The full cost of our love is no charge. Happy birthday, Mr President.

.Adesina is Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity

50-year old commercial bus driver beaten to death with charm in Ondo State

2018-12-17T03:53:00.001-08:00

commercial bus driver identified as Akeem Olanipekun, was allegedly beaten to death with charms by some hoodlums in Ondo State over the weekend.

Accoding to reports, the 50-year-old man was beaten to death with the charm during a fight, which ensued between him and the alleged killers at the Imo area of the town.

An eyewitness said the deceased accompanied his friend, who operates a rental business in the community, to erect canopies for a ceremony at the Imo quarters when the fight began.

The eyewitness said, “when they were about erecting the canopy, the ‘area boys’ approached them for the payment of ‘Owo Ile’ before the canopies could be erected.

This led to a hot argument between the deceased and the boys, who went home and brought the charm with which they beat Akeem over the non-payment of the ‘Owo Ile’. The deceased, after being beaten with the charm, was shivering and later gave up.

Currently, there is tension in the town because of possible reprisal by the family of the deceased, who had two wives and some children.”

The eyewitness added that immediately after the incident, the suspected killers fled the community. The police Area Commander for Ikare Akoko, Razak Rauf, confirmed the incident and promised to arrest the perpetrators, who are currently at large.

It was learnt that the corpse of the deceased had been deposited in the mortuary of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Ikare Akoko.

Two friends bag 6-months jail term for obtaining by 'fraudulent trick' in Edo State

2018-12-17T03:52:00.001-08:00

The Benin office of the EFCC has secured the convictions of two fraudsters at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State. One of the convicts, Emeodi Chuks was arraigned on a one count charge bordering on fraudulent trick and attempting to obtain by false pretence.

Upon his arraignment, Emeodi pleaded guilty to the charge and was consequently convicted and sentenced by Justice M. G Umar to six months imprisonment.

The charge reads, "That you Emeodi Chuks on or about the 13th of December, 2017 in Benin within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did by means of fraudulent trick; attempted to obtain money from one Vinno Alves when you represented yourself as the owner of a huge sum of money with United Overseas Bank (UOB) through your email account: Mathew_ rawlings@yahoo.com, contrary to Section 421 of the criminal Code Act; Laws of the Federation of Nigeria,C39, 2004 and punishable under Section 510 of the same Acts.

Also convicted by Justice Umar is Kenneth Osamuyi Aganwonyi, who was arraigned on a one count charge bordering on obtaining by fraudulent trick. He was said to have fraudulently obtained some money from one Fatima Umar.

Upon his arraignment, Aganwonyi pleaded guilty to the charge and was consequently convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment

The court also ordered that all assets recovered from the defendant as proceeds of crime be forfeited to the victim through the Federal Government of Nigeria.

24-year old Catriona Gray defeats 93 contestants from other countries to be crowned Miss Universe 2018

2018-12-17T03:50:00.001-08:00

Catriona Gray from the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 on Monday, beating contestants from 93 other countries.

The 24-year-old Filipina-Australian becomes the fourth Filipina to win the coveted title in the Thai capital Bangkok where the pageant included for the first time a transgender contestant.

“My heart is filled with so much gratitude. There were moments of doubt where I felt overwhelmed and I felt the pressure,” said Gray, who wore a red and orange dress that was inspired by Mount Mayon, a volcano that erupted this year.

Gray was asked during the contest about her views on legalizing marijuana and replied that she supported it for medical uses. After she was crowned, Gray told reporters the question was “definitely relevant” and “an active topic”, in an apparent reference to the war on drugs in the Philippines that has killed thousands of Filipinos and caused international alarm.

Gray said during the pageant that working in a Manila slum had taught her to find beauty in difficult situations. “If I could teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would have a smile on their face,” she said.

Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green, 24 was the first runner-up, followed by Miss Venezuela, Sthefany Gutiérrez, 19.

Some Nigerian men defend Yaba traders and call out women for protesting harassment in the market place (screenshots)

2018-12-17T03:49:00.001-08:00

The Market March which held in Yaba to protest harassment in the market place is still trending on social media and some men have come to the defence of the traders while calling out women for complaining about being touched inappropriately.

Twitter user, @Papadonkee, in a sarcastic thread, exposed some male Twitter users who are defending the male traders and calling out the women for staging a protest.

The men made various excuses for the traders who grope women. Some said women have no right to complain because that is simply the men's marketing strategy. Some said it is the women's fault for not covering up, and there were those who said the women are lying because they have been to Yaba market severally and have never seen men grope women.

Some of the men deleted their tweets after it was highlighted by @Papadonkee but a lot still left theirs.

Conversely, there were a lot of men who called out the Yaba traders and applauded the Yaba Market March.

Below are some of the tweets from Nigerian men defending harassment in the market place.

'You have been an excellent role model' - Ibrahim Babangida celebrates President Buhari @76

2018-12-17T03:48:00.001-08:00

General Ibrahim Babandiga, a former Nigerian Military President, has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari to the club of those aged above 75.

In a statement by the former military leader, he described President Buhari as 'an excellent role model to many young aspiring politicians and even to the not-so-young, because of the way and manner you have managed to sustain the survival of our country as an indivisible one nation albeit in the face of many daunting diversions'.

He went on to say "you achieved great success in the fight against corruption, terrorism and other forms of insecurity in addition to getting our country out of economic recession. I wish to congratulate you for all the achievements you have recorded in your lifetime and particularly for your humility, deep sense of honesty and faith you have shown in the various aspects of governance, politics and democracy as our President.”

“As we get over our mid-seventies, we can say with all sense of modesty that we should celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers in order for us to thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon us.

“It is only fair that we pause and reflect in our own different ways on all the life’s challenges we face day by day and the positive strides we have been blessed to attain.

“A typical day in the life of a Nigerian President requires faith, poise, patience, tenacity, experience, strategic thinking and quality character for one to get through it.”

“I join the first lady, Aisha and all your children and grandchildren in wishing you many happy returns of your birthday.

“Aisha’s loyalty and support, as the home front commander, is invigorating since by our age we require much comfort, care and affection at home. Welcome to our club of the over 75

Tech executive, Colin Kroll found dead at 35 of 'apparent drug overdose'

2018-12-17T03:46:00.001-08:00

Colin Kroll, a technology executive who co-founded the HQ Trivia app, has been found dead in his New York apartment at the age of 35.

The city’s police department said officers had gone to Kroll’s Manhattan apartment early on Sunday after getting a call asking for a wellbeing check on him. He was found unconscious and unresponsive on his bed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kroll was the chief executive of the trivia app, which livestreams short trivia shows to users and became extremely popular after its release in 2017 before later experiencing a decline in popularity.

Kroll was named CEO of HQ Trivia in 2015. The year before, he was fired from Twitter after he was determined to be a "bad manager." Female employees claimed his behavior made them uncomfortable, however, no sexual harassment claims were ever filed.

HQ Trivia was having problems recently. It was steadily losing audience. In January, HQ was in the top 10 list of most downloaded iPhone games. It's now fluctuating between #250 and 500 in the U.S. Also, Kroll was dealing with an H.R. complaint by an HQ employee for his "aggressive management style."

Kroll was also the co-founder of Vine and was General Manager between 2013 and 2014. And, he was the Chief Technology Officer for Jetsetter. Prior to that, Kroll served as the Engineering Manager at Yahoo between 2007 to 2009.

Nigerian Army accuses Amnesty International of working hard to destabilize Nigeria

2018-12-17T03:45:00.001-08:00

The Nigerian Army has accused Amnesty International (Nigeria) of working hard to destabilise Nigeria. The Army made the allegation in a statement released on Monday, December 17. Read the statement below

The Nigerian branch of Amnesty International that has hitherto been well respected has deviated from the core values, principles and objectives of the original Amnesty International domiciled in the United Kingdom. There is credible information that the Nigerian branch of the International Non-governmental Organisation is determined to destabilise the Nigerian nation.

This is noted through fabrication of fictitious allegations of alleged human rights abuses against the Nigerian security forces and clandestine sponsorship of dissedent groups to protest, as well as unfounded allegations against the leadership of the Nigerian military. They have tried over the years using Boko Haram terrorists conflicts, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, some activists and now herders-farmers conflicts.

The NGO is at the verge of releasing yet another concorted report against the military, ostensibly against the Nigerian Army. Consequently, Nigerians should be wary of Amnesty International (Nigeria) because it's goals are to destabilise Nigeia and to dismember it. The Nigerian Army has no option than to call for the closure of Amnesty International offices in Nigeria, if such recklessness continues.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.

"I never thought I'd eat a woman's a** in my life" - Meek Mill shares intimate details about his life

2018-12-17T03:44:00.001-08:00

Meek Mill made some intimate revelations about his life, including that he ''eats "a**".

The rapper, while answering questions about his ex Nicki Minaj, his recent incarceration, and his life generally, touched on his sexual life.

When asked about his oral sex skills, Meek revealed that as he's gotten older, he's become freakier. He said he never thought he'll ever eat a woman's a** but he now does it.

His Tweet got a lot of reactions but someone came to his defence and pointed out that eating a** is no different from performing oral sex on a woman

Regina Askia and her hubby share a kiss as they celebrate her 51st birthday (photos)

2018-12-17T03:42:00.001-08:00

On Sunday, former Nollywood actress. Regina Askia, turned 51.

She had a get together at her home with her hubby, Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams and children.

Simi, Zainab Balogun, Mark Angel, Nadine Ibrahim emerge winners at The Future Awards Africa 2018... See full list

2018-12-17T03:41:00.001-08:00

Simisola ‘Simi’ Ogunleye, Zainab Balogun, Chidi Ajaere, Mark Angel, Nadine Ibrahim were among the winners at The Future Awards Africa 2018 held yesterday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

Youth advocate, Samson Itodo was however the biggest winner of the night as he carted away the coveted Young Person of the Year 2018 award for his work as leader of the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA), a non-governmental organization calling for youth participation in governance.

Hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tobi Bakre, 20 winners emerged at this year’s event, with trailblazers selected across their communities in categories ranging from social activism, business, and entertainment.

The Future Awards Africa celebrates young, diverse and innovative young Africans between the ages of 18 and 31, who are making a difference through social good, social enterprise and creativity.

See the full list of winners below:

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for comedy

Winner: Mark Angel

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Photography

Winner: Emmanuel Oyeleke

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Business

Winner: Chidi Ajaere

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for New Media

Winner John Obidi

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Acting

Winner Zainab Balogun

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Advocacy

Winner: Uche Kenneth Udekwe

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Agriculture

Winner: Ayodele Sipasi Olalekan

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for screen producer

Winner: Nadine Ibrahim

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for OAP TV

Winner: Olive Emodi

The Future Awards Africa 2018 University of Sussex Prize for Education

Winner: Itodo Anthony

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for professional Service

Temi Marcella Awogboro

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Public service

Winner: Daniel Philemon Saradau

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Fashion

Winner: Tosin Ogundadegbe

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Journalism

Winner: Linus Unah

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Creativity

Winner: Ayobola Kekere Ekun

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Technology

Winner: Odunayo Oweniyi, Joshua Chibueze and Somotochukwu Ifezue (Piggy Bank)

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Tosyn Bucknor Prize for OAP Radio

Winner: Foluwake Folustorms Ogunkeye

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for Music

Winner: Simisola ‘Simi’ Bolatito Ogunleye

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Prize for sports

Winner Ahmed Musa

The Future Awards Africa 2018 Young person of the year

Winner: Samson Itodo

'is it coincidental Boko Haram killed 76 Nigerian soldiers a month ago' - Reno Omokri asks as President Buhari celebrates his 76th birthday

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As tweeted by the former Presidential aide.

Soldiers reportedly stop bus and force the young men with afro to shave their hair

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lady returning from her village has narrated how soldiers stopped their bus, questioned their driver for playing a certain kind of music, and forced the young men with full hair to cut their hair.

Sharing photos of the male passengers being forced to cut each other's hair with razor blade, Ify Nnamani wrote:

This here, is so wrong on many levels

I'm traveling back from the village and these soldiers stopped our bus. First, this one questioned our driver for playing music that reminds him of his days in the 'depot.' Then he asked these three guys to come down for carrying full hair. Now they are making them barb each other with the blunt razor they forced our driver to provide.

I don't know when carrying full hair or playing music in the bus became illegal that these soldiers had to detain us for over 30 minutes. I was so angry on behalf of those guys, especially as some of the older folks in our bus kept saying they deserved to have their hairs cut that way. What is a guy doing with full hair?

All these blatant abuse of power and bullying of innocent civilians by the military can't be allowed to continue unchecked.

US-based Nigerian swimsuit model, Michelle Okoro goes naked in new photo with oranges placed strategically 18+

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US-based Nigerian swimsuit model, Michelle Chisara Okoro, shared this nude photo of herself with oranges and sticker placed strategically to cover her modesty.

Nigerian gospel artist survives ritualist attack (photos)

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An upcoming Nigerian gospel artist survived after being attacked by 4 ritualists.

JBlingz managed to fight off 4 men who attempted to use him for rituals. He sustained injuries during the fight and ended up in the hospital but he is getting better now.

Sharing photos of his injuries, he wrote:

You are always there to help,you are always there to help,even when no one else was there,you are always there for me,even when I can't feel,even when I cannot trace you,I still have faith in your words that you are always there for me.
THANK YOU JESUS ...for giving me life again and saving me from the hands of Ritualist,demons in human body,
who can Battle with the Lord? Nobody ..... The God who See's even in the darkest of Nigth,The God that hears the silent prayer from the heart,you gave me strength to wrestle with 4 demonic men and you pravail,all I can say is thank you JESUS ...I am alive ,I am saved and I am bouncing up stronger..this is my testimony JESUS WINS

Kendall Jenner and Jaden Smith hug each other as they go on a date (Photos)

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Supermodel, Kendall Jenner and Will Smith's son Jaden Smith were pictured together on Sunday as they stepped out for a breakfast date.

After their date, Kendall, 23, and Jaden, 20, who both grew up in Calabasas gave each other a warm hug before going their separate ways.