Khaliyah and Aaliyah White, twin sisters from Philadelphia have graduated top of their class a year after losing their mother. They graduated as the first and second students at the GAMP High School. The twin sisters, who graduated valedictorian and salutatorian of their class in addition to excelling in track-and-field and acting in local theater plays, said they were dedicating their successes to their mother who died in 2019. Describing their late mother, they said she would be “proud of them for everything that we were doing.’ Khaliyah in a video interview with NBC News, said; “We were always talking…
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We have not heard the last from the rape allegation levelled on Nigerian singer D’Banj by Seyitan Babatayo as it is taking new twists. The lady in question has gone ahead to file a criminal complaint against the entertainer. In an official statement confirmed by Stand To End Rape (S.T.E.R) a non-profit geared towards helping rape victims, Seyitan stated that she was arrested last week to confirm speculations. You recall that earlier this month, Seyitan had taken to Twitter to accuse D’Banj of raping her in her hotel room back in December 2018. Following the accusation, D’Banj is suing her…
American rapper, Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. delivered a heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant last night during a virtual ESPY Awards. In the over two-minute video, the rapper rapped about how much Kobe meant to the Los Angeles community, saying: “From Compton to Long Beach to Watts we all peeped and watched you,” “From Crenshaw to Malibu/We was all proud of you.” He continued documenting Kobe’s career from his jump from high school to the NBA in 1996 to his numerous achievements. In addition to the Kobe Bryant tribute, the 2020 ESPY Awards dedicated a segment to the…
Former presidential candidate and Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lost her mother, Mrs. Cecilia Nwayiaka Ujubuonu. She was aged 78. An official press statement released to the media on Monday by Ezekwesili’s Spokesperson and Publicist, Mr. Ozioma Ubabukoh, stated that Mrs. Ujubuonu died in the late hours of Sunday, June 21, 2020. Mrs Ujubuonu, a retired businesswoman, was born on April 18, 1942. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, the church and service to humanity. She passed way in the arms and home of her daughter, Obiageli Ezekwesili, in Abuja on Sunday night from cancer. Until…
The United Nations has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tubaba as its Refugees Goodwill Ambassador. The organisation made the announcement today June 23. They recognised Tubaba because of the role he has been playing in the lives of internally displaced persons in Nigeria especially in North-East. The ‘African queen’ crooner confirmed the news on Instagram, writing: “I am honored and humbled by my new appointment as a regional goodwill ambassador of UNHCR. “Thanks for the recognition, this will no doubt deepen my commitment to supporting the effort of UNHCR personnel and volunteers who are on ground every…
Ex-Nigerian Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been endorsed by The Heads of State and Governments of the 15 Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organization(WTO). Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyema on Twitter, shared a statement by ECOWAS which was dated June 19, 2020, explaining that the regional body made the decision based on the authority of the Heads of State and Government of its member-nations. The statement was signed by President Mahmoud Issoufou, Chairman of the ECOWAS . See the tweet below: https://twitter.com/GeoffreyOnyeama/status/1275073529126416384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1275073529126416384&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffabwoman.ng%2Fokonjo-iweala-endorsed-by-ecowas-for-dg-of-wto-fabwoman%2F “Since the creation of the WTO…
Nigerian singer, D’banj has said that he is “Innocent until proven guilty”. This coming few days after Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, ordered a probe into the rape allegations levelled against him. The ‘Oliver Twist’ crooner was accused of allegedly raping Seyitan Babatayo in December 2018. In an update to his Instagram page on Monday, he danced and sang along to his 2008 hit single “Olorun Maje” and wrote: “Innocent until proven guilty…., STOP SOCIAL MEDIA TRIAL #SAY NO TO RAPE AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION” https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvHJTSDhq-/ Earlier in June, a Twitter user identified as Benjamin Ese went on Twitter to tell…
BBNaija star Khafi Kareem took to Instagram to celebrate her mum on her birthday with a cute video. She has reasons to be thankful after the painful death of younger brother weeks ago. She shared a photo of herself and mother with a heartwarming message that said “In an ideal world, the mum should be celebrating such a day with all four children. See post below: “Happy Birthday Mummy. I know today isn’t happy as it should be, as in an ideal world, all four of your children should be here celebrating with you today. Two weeks ago none of…
Nigerian striker, Alex Iwobi came to the rescue of his club, Everton after a goaless draw against Liverpool in a Premier League game on Sunday, June 21. He played from the right of midfield but with Liverpool dominating possession the whole time on the pitch, all he could do was help his side keep the shape. Carlo Ancelotti’s maintained a strong defence all through the game giving Liverpool little room penetrate.To support the defence, Iwobi was given the job to help his side keep the shape which he did. He hardly left the Everton half of the pitch as he…
Former Mr Nigeria, Bryan Akwara Ikenna has taken to social media to share first photo of his newborn baby. The Nollywood actor and model who is married to a beautiful chef, Marie Miller shared an adorable photo of him cuddling their son. It would be recalled that the 34-year-old actor announced the arrival of his baby when he shared his wife’s baby bump photo on Valentine’s Day this year In celebration of Father’s day yesterday, he shared a photo of himself and newborn son then wrote a heartwarming message that read: “To my Dear son, if only you knew how much joy you bring…