Renowned Nigerian poet and emeritus professor, John Pepper Clark is dead. He was aged 85. Condolences have been pouring to the family of the Literary icon. A statement released by Clark’s family disclosed that he died in the early hours of Tuesday October 13 while thanking the general public for their prayers. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark, has finally dropped his pen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 13 October 2020,” the statement read. Born John pepper Clark Bekederemo on April 6,…
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Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has hinted that his album, ‘Made In Lagos’ which was set for an October 15, 2020 release has now been postponed. This hint came via his Twitter account after a fan asked him, “#SarsMustGoNow ……but @wizkidayo MIL go still drop?” He then replied, “Not yet !! Mad times!!” You recall that on September 16, 2020, the ‘Joro’ crooner took to his Twitter page to write, “MADE IN LAGOS! SOON COME.” Now, Wizkid is obviously referring to the #EndSARS protests that Nigeria is currently grappling with as the “Mad times”. He was also a part of the protest…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the creation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit to replace the recently-dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). SARS was disbanded few days ago following nationwide protests against the extra-judicial activities of the group that has escalated over the past few years. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 that SWAT will cover up for SARS whose main role was tackling violent crimes especially armed robbery and kidnapping. The statement read: “Meanwhile, the IGP has set up a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team that will…
Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo would not be making an appearance during Portugal’s clash with Sweden after testing positive for COVID-19. The Juventus forward is “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, according to a statement from the Portugal national team. He is to undertake a two-week period in quarantine after contracting COVID-19 while away on international duty. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the news in an official statement on Tuesday, which reads: “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from training with the national team after a positive test for COVID-19, so he will not face Sweden. “The Portugal international is doing well, without…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has attacked governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, for banning #EndSARS protest in Port Harcourt. The lovely actress took to Twitter to join other Nigerians call out the governor for releasing a statement last night, banning the scheduled protest in the state. She attacked him for “choosing to be a dictator” and questioned if he has children. She tweeted: “Your mustache says it all. You could have chosen to be any kind of leader you wanted. You chose to be a dictator. Do you have children? That’s a shame. LEADERS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE for every loss of innocent life…
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Nigerian rapper, Sanni Goriola better known as Lil Frosh has finally spoken out after he was accused of physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Iyomaterie Okeoghene Taiwo better known as Gift Camille. You recall that news circulated that up and coming rapper was allegedly assaulting Camille. He was called out by Michael, the manager and brother of Gift Camille. Michael alleged that this is not the first time Frosh has assaulted Camille. He made the allegation along with images of a badly bruised Camille. In reaction to the allegation, the entertainer was fired by his record label, Davido Music Worldwide. It was…
American actress, Viola Davis has waded into the ongoing #ENDSARS protest in the country. She joins the list of international celebrities who have spoken about the movement. The Oscar award winner took to Instagram to share some photos with the caption: “Praying for Nigeria! “To all my international followers who follow me for my art, excuse me. My people are dying. We are fighting for our right to live and I will not be quiet.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CGOiaH0hZ3y/ xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonxosokeonhacaiketquabongdalichthidau7m.newskqbdtysokeobongdabongdalufutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbethttps://bsport.fithttps://onbet88.ooohttps://i9bet.bizhttps://hi88.ooohttps://okvip.athttps://f8bet.athttps://fb88.cashhttps://vn88.cashhttps://shbet.atbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb…
Lending her voice to #EndSars protest, Dr. Omobola Johnson, a former Minister of Communications Technology under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, narrated how her son was victimised by an operative of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). She made the revelation via Twitter on Saturday, October 10. Narrating the experience, she said her son was standing in front of their gate when the officer came and accused him of loitering. When her son tried to explain, the officer cocked his gun and threatened to shoot him. She wrote: “My son was in front of our gate. He was told he was loitering.…
The shirt dress has become acceptable. Before now, it is paired with trousers or leggings or skirts. Now ladies just like our fashionistas today on ‘Who wore it better?’ are using the shirt dress to make bold fashion statements. These ladies, though in different colours of shirt dress, have broken fashion barriers and created personal signatures styles. We begin with Fashion entrepreneur, Sarah Holder, who wears a white shirt dress that blends well with her white weaves. She pairs with a white designers bag and white sunshades for the ‘va va voom’ effect. She finished her look in nice monochrome…