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Bribery allegations: Colombian Finance Minister resigns

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Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has stepped down at the request of President Gustavo Petro amid allegations of his involvement in a bribery scheme involving parliamentarians. A former adviser accused Bonilla of being aware that lawmakers were being paid to support key reforms proposed by the president. The attorney general’s office alleges that $200,000 in public funds was used for these bribes. Bonilla has denied any wrongdoing. During a press conference on Wednesday, Petro announced Bonilla’s replacement with his deputy, Diego Guevara. The president clarified that he requested Bonilla’s resignation…

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Atiku accuses Tinubu of suppressing free speech over arrest of human rights activist

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Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the arrest and detention of lawyer and human rights advocate Dele Farotimi, calling it an attempt by the Tinubu administration to suppress free speech and fundamental rights. In a statement released on Monday, Atiku described Farotimi’s arrest as reminiscent of the oppressive tactics used during military rule, where dissent was systematically silenced. He expressed concern over the use of law enforcement in what he termed a civil matter of defamation, calling it an…

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Rapper Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson dies at 69 after cancer battle

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Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem and a prominent figure in his early music, has passed away at the age of 69. The news was confirmed by Eminem’s representative, Dennis Dennehy, though no cause of death has been disclosed. Nelson was known to have been battling lung cancer. Eminem has not yet issued a public statement on her passing. Nelson’s often contentious relationship with her son was a recurring theme in his early music, most notably in the 2002 hit Cleanin’ Out My Closet. In the song, Eminem made…

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Mayor Yemi Mobolade under investigation in US for plotting racist attack to win election

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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is facing scrutiny over alleged ties to Derrick Bernard, who was recently indicted for orchestrating a staged hate crime during Mobolade’s mayoral campaign. Bernard, who is Black, allegedly vandalized a campaign sign with a racial slur and burned a cross in an incident authorities have labeled a hoax intended to garner sympathy and support for Mobolade’s candidacy. According to the indictment, Bernard communicated with Mobolade about the plan, including a message on the day of the incident predicting his victory. While Mobolade initially denied any…

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Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to be deported from UK over alleged £1.87m fraud

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A Nigerian controversial pastor based in the United Kingdom, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega whose church was shut down over alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his case against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. The UK immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, the cousin of John Boyega, the Star Wars actor, should be deported back to Nigeria after investigations over misuse of funds by his church. Adegboyega was the head of SPAC Nation. The church was shut down after failing to properly account for more than £1.87…

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Polaris Bank Partners Amtis Skills Place to Empower Young, Next Generation Designers

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In its determination to produce the next generation of young designers who will go on to capture the imagination of the world in fashion, Polaris Bank partnered, with Amtis Skills Place, a body dedicated to producing contemporary vocational skills to young Nigerians to identify, train and mentor young designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition. Since its inception in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has been committed to equipping young Nigerians with vocational skills, bridging the gap between traditional education and the evolving job market. This year’s event, proudly sponsored by…

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Japa Syndrome: Giving hopes to migrants and scars to the economy

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Japa, a colloquial expression that has found it’s way into the Nigerian slang, it is a Yoruba word loosely used for “run away” or to “escape.” Popularized by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley in his hit single, the word has stood as as alternative meaning for relocation(especially) abroad for greener pastures. No doubt, Japa is a syndrome that has affected lots of Nigerians, as many have continued to seek better opportunities abroad due to bad governance, unemployment, insecurity (such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping), prolonged strikes in tertiary institutions, and poor…

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RCCG Pastor Detained Abroad for Addressing Congregation as ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ – Pastor Adeboye

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), revealed the detention of one of the church’s pastors abroad for using the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen” to address attendees at a program. The phrase was deemed discriminatory within the cultural context of the host country, where it failed to acknowledge all recognized gender identities. Adeboye shared this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG Throne of Grace in Lagos, where he delivered a sermon titled My Father’s House. The service was broadcast to RCCG…

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Ex-govt official forfeits 753 Abuja duplexes to EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the recovery of an estate in the Lokogoma District of Abuja, measuring 150,500 square meters and comprising 753 duplexes and other apartments. The commission described this as its “largest single asset recovery” since its establishment in 2003. The property, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, was forfeited following a court ruling on Monday, December 2, 2024, delivered by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie. According to a statement released by the commission, the forfeiture was executed under its mandate to prevent individuals from…

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Content creator, ‘Egungun of Lagos’, breaks silence after viral video

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Nigerian content creator Kuye Adegoke, popularly known as Egungun of Lagos, has addressed the public following a leaked video that has sparked widespread reactions online. The viral video shows Egungun on a video call with an unidentified woman while brushing his teeth. During the call, the content creator, dressed in shorts, unintentionally exposed his private parts. This incident comes shortly after his wife, Pashotah, disclosed an attempted blackmail involving private videos of her husband. According to her, a Snapchat user screen-recorded a video Egungun had intended to send to her…

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