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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to investigate Governor Nyesom Wike over mismanagement of over N287 billion during his time as Supervising Minister of Education. In a statement issued by Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davis Ibiamu Ikanya, in Port Harcourt, appealed to Buhari to pay attention to “one of the major pipes of corruption of the past administration, namely, Ministry of Education under the watch of Nyesom Wike as the Supervising Minister.” It called for the Wike years at the Education Ministry to be thoroughly investigated in the following areas: The N20 billion voted for the purchase of books for Federal Government institutions which was not duly executed as no book was purchased or distributed. The Almajiri school scheme, the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). The N87 billion approved for the Ministry

Rihanna The 2015 BET Awards took place yesterday, Sunday June 28th, and it was filled with a number of top name celebrities ranging from Nicki Minaj to Rihanna to even Janet Jackson. See all of your favorite stars after the jump: Nicki Minaj Karreuche Tran(Left), Tinashe(Right) Zendaya Kelly Rowland Naturi Naughton Tori Kelly La La Anthony Justine Skye Laverne Cox Christina Milian Natalie La Rose Serayah Michelle Williams Angela Simmons Gabrielle Union Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Mila J Demetria McKinney Eva Marcille Jazmine Sullivan Ciara and Russell Wilson

Beijing (AFP) - Around 30 percent of China's Ming-era Great Wall has disappeared over time as adverse natural conditions and reckless human activities -- including stealing the bricks to build houses -- erode the UNESCO World Heritage site, state media reported. The Great Wall is not a single unbroken structure but stretches for thousands of kilometres in sections, from Shanhaiguan on the east coast to Jiayuguan in the windswept sands on the edge of the Gobi desert. In places it is so dilapidated that estimates of its total length vary from 9,000 to 21,000 kilometres (5,600 to 13,000 miles), depending on whether missing sections are included. Despite its length it is not, as is sometimes claimed, visible from space. Construction first begun in the third century BC, but nearly 6,300 kilometres were built in the Ming Dynasty of 1368-1644, including the much-visited sectors north of the capital Beijing. Of that, 1,962 kilometres has melted away over the centuries, the Beijing

Safaree Samuels said an order banning him from walking the 2015 BET Awrads RED CARPET was handed to him through his publicist. Photo: Instagram Nicki Minaj’ s ex,  Safaree Samuels  has revealed an order banning him from walking on the 2015  BET Awards  red carpet was handed down to his publicist. The record producer made this known via Twitter on June 28, leading many into believing his former girlfriend who performed at the event, might have pulled some strings to avoid any awkward situation. Safaree Samuels tweeted: So Bet told my publicist im “Banned” from Bet Red carpet, hmmm wonder why.. dnt recall a situation occuring with them but hey  #itiswhatitis — IG: @IAMSAFAREE (@IAMSAFAREE)  June 28, 2015

Rihanna & Benzema’s romance hots up. Photo: US Magazine Things are moving fast for  Rihanna  and Real Madrid striker  Karim Benzema . The pair have been enjoying coast-to-coast dates in NYC and Los Angeles and the singer is reportedly already talking marriage with the Real Madrid  striker . So will she be getting her family’s approval when she takes him back to Barbados? Here’s what we know. Is everyone’s favorite BadGal ready to settle down? A source told  HollywoodLife.com  that Rihanna is not ready to tie the knot with her new beau.  ‘ Marriage isn’t something Rihanna is thinking about yet, that’s not where her head is at, but she’s having a great time with Karim. She’s taking it day by day with him but so far so good.’ Although Rihanna isn’t talking marriage yet the source reveals that she is ready to take another huge step with  French soccer star.  ‘She’s talking about how she wants to take him home to Barbados with her. Her mind isn’t on anyone else right now. Ri

The Supreme Court handed the Obama administration a significant victory on Thursday, when it upheld a key provisionof the Affordable Care Act that allows the federal government to keep distributing subsidies to help low-income Americans buy health insurance. But the decision's ramifications go far beyond an immediate win for President Barack Obama and the law. The Supreme Court's ruling firmly entrenches the Affordable Care Act as the law of the land, leaving no room for a theoretical future Republican president to undo major pillars of the law in an executive fashion. "The decision leaves no wiggle room for a future Administration that might have wanted to end the ACA’s subsidies," Larry Levitt, senior vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation, told Business Insider after the ruling. That's because the Supreme Court not only ruled the federal subsidies are legal under the Affordable Care Act, but it also did not leave any ambiguity that would allow

50 Cent has posted a clip on Instagram mocking both Rick Ross and Diddy. Photo: Filed 50 Cent  posted a clip on Instagram yesterday, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 mocking  Rick Ross  and  Diddy  regarding their recent arrests. ‘Kidnapped?’ 50 Cent says, regarding Rick Ross, who was arrested on charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery charges. ‘You told the nigga he couldn’t leave? I just realized why I don’t like that nigga Puff. He gonna go bail that fat nigga out. Nah. No more Puffy Juice. No more Belaire. Who the fuck drinks sparkling wine anyway? The shit is bum juice.’ Rick Ross’ Rose is named ‘Belaire’ and 50 Cent has mocked Diddy’s Ciroc on multiple occasions. Diddy was arrested Monday June 22 on UCLA’s campus for getting into a fight with his son’s football coach.

Friends of music star, Rihanna are said to be wary of her new footballer boyfriend, Karim Benzema. Photo: US Magazine Rihanna ’s close friends are reportedly wary of her relationship with soccer star,  Karim Benzema . The ‘FourFiveSeconds’ hitmaker’s pals were also left worried when Karim was seen with  Karrueche Tran , the ex-girlfriend of Rihanna’s ex,  Chris Brown . A source told US’  OK! Magazine : ‘Rihanna can’t believe it – she can’t get rid of this girl! She likes Karim, but she’s made it clear she’s not going down that road again.’ Meanwhile, Rihanna and the French sportsman are said to be getting on great. A source said: ‘It’s taken a long time for the relationship to get off the ground but she says that’s what makes it so special. He’s the first guy she’s actually gotten to know before diving in head first. ‘She’s been telling people she’s never experienced anything like this in her life and that she trusts him like her best friend.’

Blakk Rasta has apologised unreservedly over his comments that over 80% lawmakers smoke weed during his appearance before parliament. Photo: GhanaNews24 Abubakar Ahmed , popularly known  Blakk Rasta , a musician and radio host on Hitz FM in Accra and  Ken Kuranchie , editor of the Daily Searchlight   newspaper appeared yesterday, June 25 before the Privileges Committee of Ghana’s Parliament. Ghana’s MFWA’s (Media Foundation for West Africa) reported on Monday, June 22 that Speaker of Parliament had summoned Ahmed for comments he made on his radio show on June 16 that over 80 percent of Ghana’s parliament smoke marijuana. Kuranchie was summoned to explain why his newspaper published the said comments in its June 17, 2015, edition. At the hearing, Ahmed apologised to the Committee for his comments, saying: ‘The utterances were unfortunate. If you check the interview, it was on something else, but this one came on the spur of the moment. So I will like to apologise for those unfor

Chris Brown has announced plans to release his 7th studio album this year. Photo: Filed Chris Brown  is planning to release an album sometime this year, according to a Billboard report. The new album will be the controversial singer’s seventh studio album. The project is expected to feature ‘Liquor’, latest song by Chris whose new status as a father was confirmed not long ago but the title of the album has not been announced. Brown’s last album,  X , featured songs including ‘Loyal’, ‘New Flame’ and ‘Fine China’.

Bobby Shmurda has been behind bars but has paid tribute to Meek Mill for love shown him. Photo: BlackMedia Bobby Shmurda ‘s trial date was announced on June 25, with the trial scheduled to start on October 5 this year. According to XXL, the music act is of the opinion that he’s doing quite well even behind bars. ‘I’m good,’ ‘I’m writing, keeping my spirits up,’ he said. Bobby was also asked who he has been getting support from and he mentioned a handful of rappers. He said  Maino  came to visit him. He has also talked to  Migos ,  French Montana and  Fabolous  while still in protective custody. Meek Mill  has also reached out and Bobby says he has a special relationship with the MMG rapper, who has also been behind bars before. He said: ‘Meek sent me some letters. I tried to send some back. I’m trying to get in contact with him.’ ‘I got a lot of love for Meek Mill, man. That’s my guy right there. I got a lot of love for him right there. That’s big bro.’

Ali Baba cuddles his wife, Mary at a birthday gyration event held in his honour tonight at Freedom Park. Photo: Facebook) Nigerian comedian,  Ali Baba  is still celebrating his landmark 50th birthday. The humour merchant turned 5o on June 24, 2015 and he held a private party at his residence to celebrate it. The celebrations however continued tonight at a gyration party organised by the  Bunmi Davies  led  Afrotainment  at Freedom Park, Lagos. The event is anchored by rising comedian,  Segun LaffUp  and Ali Baba is sure having a swell time as evident in these loved up photos with his wife, Mary. Other notable celebs in attendance include  Bisi Olatilo, Victor Olaotan  and  Yaw .        

Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry. Photo: AP Friday, June 26, 2015, is an historical day as it marks the legalization across America. But  Barrack Obama ’s expression wowed some. Showing his support for the same sex marriage, the president tweeted: Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else.  #LoveWins — President Obama (@POTUS)  June 26, 2015 The Supreme Court the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees gays and lesbians must have the same right to marry as heterosexuals.

Sam Smith and others react to the legalisation of same-sex marriages across America. Photo: Splash News Starting with  Barrack Obama ’s tweet on the legalisation gay and lesbian marriages across America, check out how Ellen DeGeneres ,  Sam Smith ,  Neil Patrick  and others reacted to the judgement in tweets… Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else.  #LoveWins — President Obama (@POTUS)  June 26, 2015 Proud to celebrate a historic victory for marriage equality—& the courage & determination of LGBT Americans who made it possible. -H — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton)  June 26, 2015 ALL 50 STATES!!!! 😭 So happy. Times are changing my friends. We have such a long way to go and so… https://t.co/lp6wDLfGmQ — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld)  June 26, 2015 Huge day for America.. Happy to see the news. All the love — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles)  June 26, 2015 Love won.  #Mar

TMZ reports that Tyga – who attended the club with Kylie Jenner – is believed to have showed up late for his set. Photo: 17online Tyga  was involved in a fight outside Envogue Genève in Geneva, Switzerland on the night of Friday, June 26, 2015. The ‘Rack City’ hitmaker was performing at Envogue Genève in Geneva, Switzerland when he allegedly upset the club’s owner, which ended up in a bust-up. TMZ reports that Tyga – who attended the club with  Kylie Jenner  – is believed to have showed up late for his set before allegedly only performing for 10 minutes when he was meant to be on stage for an hour. The bust-up is believed to have happened when the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star and 25 year-old rapper Tyga left the club at 4am and were followed out the nightclub by a member of staff, which is how the confrontation began. In a series of tweets, Tyga ranted about the situation, writing: ‘My Switzerland fans know whenever I show up I perform. I appreciate everybody that

(Pasuma will hold an album listening party for his anticipated pop album on July 30. Photo: NET) In the last 12 months, Fuji star,  Pasuma  has been working on his first ever pop album. Since then, he’s dropped several pop singles and collaborations with pop stars including  Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, Frankie Free  and others. All is now set for to release the new album titled  My World  and Pasuma has announced an album listening party for July 30, 2015. Packaged by his record label,  Wasbar Records  and the  Afolabi Oyekoya  led  AO21 media , the gig at The Place in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The event will witness performances from the likes of  Olamide, Phyno, Oritsefemi, Terry G, Lil Kesh, Sound Sultan  and others. Comedian,  Omobaba  will host the album listening gig while  DJ Jimmy Jatt, Dj Sosse and DJ Boombastic  are listed as official DJs for the event.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda earned 352 million yen ($2.84 million) in total compensation last year after his bonus doubled to about $2 million, the Japanese company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Being able to give your parents expensive gifts like this at such a young age is quite impressive. Rita Ora's lucky mum and dad - Vera and Besnik – have been given the keys to her £1.3 million house in North London. The 24-year-old star revealed she decided to hand them over because she doesn't have the time to spend in the six-bedroom mansion. Rita told Free Radio: "I think I've ended up giving the house to my parents, actually. They need it more than me. I'm never really in one place. I'm back to square one but at least my parents have a place." It’s not the first time a pop star has given their parents a house – in fact it’s a bit of thing. Zayn Malik famously got his mum a place a couple of years ago, Liam Payne also got his parents a pad, as has Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato. In Nigeria, we have Reekado Banks, Linda Ikeji and I'm sure some readers here too. Moral of the story: Hustle real hard! God will mightily bless you and the wor

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, western Nigeria, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, on Tuesday appealed to the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to assist the judicial arm of the state government get its own financial autonomy. The financial autonomy, she said, would help the judicial arm to effectively manage it’s activities and resources. The state Assembly currently enjoys financial autonomy and Justice Atilade, who, with her team, paid a visit to the House on Tuesday, said the demand for autonomy in the state judiciary had become important because of the challenges the arm has been facing. She complained of a dearth of resources as well as failure of the relevant agencies to release finances as at when due. Represented at the visit by the Chief Registrar, Emmanuel Ogundare, Atilade told the Speaker and some members of the House that if the judiciary is given financial autonomy, it will have ease the process of dispensing justice unlike what currently obtains

Senate President, Bukola Saraki The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has written a letter to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, telling them that the party has approved its principal officers for the 8th National Assembly. “Please find below for your necessary action names of principal officers approved by the party, after excessive consultations for the 8th Senate as follows: Senator Ahmed Lawan (Majority Leader)–North-East; Prof. Sola Adeyeye (Chief Whip)–South-West; Sen. George Akume (Deputy Majority Leader)—North-Central; and Sen. Abu Ibrahim(Deputy Chief Whip)—North-West,” the letter to Saraki from Oyegun read. To Dogara he wrote: “Please find below for your necessary action names of principal officers approved by the party after extensive consultations for the eighth House of Representatives as follows: Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila (House Leader) South-West; Hon. Alhassan Ado Dog

News went viral last night that former president Dr. Goodluck Jonathan had lost his son Ariwera. Thankfully, several aides of the former President have now confirmed that Ariwera is hale and hearty. They told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that his rumored death came as a surprise to them, as the boy is not even sick. Social media outlets were buzzing with the rumor all of Tuesday. One of the initial sources of the misinformation was PDP chieftain, and former lawmaker, Senator Hosea Agboola’s verified Twitter timeline where he condoled with the ex-president. As of this morning, the condolence tweet has been deleted.

Melbourne (AFP) - Fishermen off Australia who accidentally caught a whopping 6.3 metre basking shark have provided scientists with a rare opportunity to study the second-biggest fish on the planet. Little is known about the species -- smaller only than the whale shark -- because it does not need to surface for air to survive and so is not often spotted. The specimen has been donated to Museum Victoria, in the southern city of Melbourne, whose scientists will use its tissue samples, stomach contents and vertebrae to research its genetics, diet and life history. The head and fins will also be used to build a full-scale exhibition model of the animal, which is rated vulnerable to overfishing, the museum said in a statement. "These rare encounters can provide many of the missing pieces of knowledge that help broader conservation and biological research," said the museum's senior curator of ichthyology, Martin Gomon. Basking sharks are slow-moving plankton feeders whic

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State The Ogun Head of Service, Mrs Modupe Adekunle, on Tuesday, said that the state government was not owing its civil servants any salary arrears. Adekunle made this known in Abeokuta at a news briefing to commemorate the 2015 Public Service Day celebration. The Head of Service said that the governor had paid salaries of workers as and when due, while also putting in place machinery to ensure payment of the seven months cooperative deduction in the state. “Having considered the financial situation of the country in general, we had thought that we would not have any celebration, but thanks to the magnanimity of our worker-friendly Governor, Ibikunle Amosun,” she said. Adekunle urged civil servants to be proactive and prudent in their line of duty. She said the state had in the last three years continued to mark the civil service day with fanfare and commemorative events such as symposiums, health walks and games. According to her, over 53 Min