A New Photo of Sasha Obama Wearing a Short Dress Surfaces Online
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A New Photo of Sasha Obama Wearing a Short Dress Surfaces Online

Recent online sharing revealed a new photo of Sasha Obama spending time with friends on New Year's Eve.   In the shared Twitter photo, the 18-year-old former First Daughter bore a strong resemblance to her older sibling, Malia.   She was seen wearing a short, off-the-shoulder black dress while posing with her friends.  
Deadly Bomb Blast Kills 30 People on Crowded Bridge in Borno
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Deadly Bomb Blast Kills 30 People on Crowded Bridge in Borno

Reports indicate that at least 30 individuals lost their lives in Gamboru, Borno state on Monday, January 6th due to the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a bridge.   According to Reuters, the bomb went off around 5 p.m. on the busy bridge in the market town of Gamboru, which connects to neighboring Cameroon. Witnesses in the market town revealed that over 35 people were injured and immediately taken to the local hospital following the assault.   “It is an unfortunate day for us to witness this frustrating and devastating incident in our community. I just heard a loud sound of explosions, before I realized I saw many of our friends and colleagues were killed,” an eyewitness told Reuters   No group, including Boko Haram or the regional offshoot of Islamic ...
Reno Omokri points to money and women as the cause of P-Square’s split
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Reno Omokri points to money and women as the cause of P-Square’s split

Reno Omokri took to Twitter and asserted that money and women have the power to separate twins, referring to Peter and Paul Okoye as an illustration.   He attributed the split of the twin brothers, former members of the music duo P-Square, to money and women.   He tweeted: "Money and women can separate even twins. No need to look too far. Think of PSquare. If you want your brotherhood and friendship to last, compartmentalise your life. Have boundaries between love and financial life separate and family and friendships."  
Harvey Weinstein Faces Charges of Sexual Assault and Rape in Los Angeles
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Harvey Weinstein Faces Charges of Sexual Assault and Rape in Los Angeles

Disgraced Hollywood film producer, Harvey Weinstein, has been charged in Los Angeles with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013.    Weinstein, aged 67, now faces new felony charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force, and sexual battery by restraint, as stated by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey.   In a statement, Lacey said, "We believe the evidence will show that the defendant used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and then commit violent crimes against them."   The charges came shortly after Weinstein's court appearance in New York for the start of his criminal trial on similar charges in a separate case. His attorney, Donna Rotunna, e...
Nigerians Respond to Justin Skye’s Controversial Tweet
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Nigerians Respond to Justin Skye’s Controversial Tweet

Nigerian Twitter users took personal offense to a tweet by American singer Justin Skye and flooded her timeline with responses.   Skye's tweet read: "I don’t believe a word that comes out of a man's mouth."     Her tweet garnered numerous replies, predominantly from Nigerian users. Several individuals tagged Nigerian rapper Ycee and attributed Skye's lack of trust in men to him, as he had been publicly interacting with her on Twitter, prompting responses from Nigerians as well.   Below are a few of the comments received:    
Justin Skye’s Tweet Sparks Strong Reaction from Nigerians
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Justin Skye’s Tweet Sparks Strong Reaction from Nigerians

Nigerians responded strongly to a tweet shared by Justine Skye, expressing their opinions on her Twitter timeline.   The American singer's tweet read: "I don't believe a word that comes out of a man's mouth."     Her tweet generated numerous replies, most of which came from Nigerian Twitter users. Some individuals mentioned Nigerian rapper Ycee, attributing the singer's lack of trust in men to him, as he had been throwing shots at her on Justine Skye's timeline, prompting responses from Nigerians.   Below are a few of the comments:    
The Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, Aims to Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty in 2020
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The Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, Aims to Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty in 2020

During an appearance on NTA, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 2020, aligning with President Muhammadu Buhari's 2019 pledge.   Ahmed emphasized the government's focus on poverty eradication, stating, “President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that we must pull 100 million Nigerians out of poverty and that is our major focus. Based on the president’s directives, we want to move fast to make the kind of change the president wanted in the country. “In 2020, we want to move very fast because we realized that going at the steady rate we are doing is not going to make the kind of change that the president has directed must happen. “So, we have to make sure t...
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Exciting Announcement: Mercy Johnson introduces ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ Movie with a Nationwide Release on January 24

The trailer for the eagerly anticipated 'The Legend of Inikpi' movie, a visual representation of the ancient cultures of the Igala and Bini kingdoms, has been unveiled by Mercy Johnson Okojie. This highly anticipated full-length feature is scheduled to grace the cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana on January 24, 2020. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Mercy Johnson Okojie, Sam Dede, Odunlade Adekola, Saidi Balogun, Paul Obazele, and others.   Based on the true story of the revered Igala princess 'Inikpi Oma Ufedo Baba', who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of her homeland, the film holds a special place in Mercy Johnson's heart as a tribute to her father King Attah Ayegba.   According to the producer, "I believe I've been called to tell Nigerian stories. From...
Two children, aged 12 and 13, shot by angry driver after throwing snowballs at passing cars
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Two children, aged 12 and 13, shot by angry driver after throwing snowballs at passing cars

Playing with a group of children on Saturday evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, two children, ages 12 and 13, were shot by an angry driver after they threw snowballs at passing cars, according to Milwaukee police.   As they were throwing snowballs at passing cars, one of the snowballs hit a white Toyota, prompting the driver to shoot at the children. The police found the 12-year-old girl and the 13-year-old boy minutes apart.   The girl sustained two gunshot wounds, while the boy was shot once. Both of their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening and they are receiving treatment at a local hospital, as confirmed by the police in a tweet.   Milwaukee police are currently searching for the suspect who shot the two children.