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Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adosun of the controversy surrounding her participation or otherwise in the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, presided by Justice Taiwo Taiwo Adeosun who was the Minister of Finance during the first tenure of President Buhari resigned from office in September 2018 after a debate on whether or not she participated in the mandatory NYSC scheme started. Some Nigerians had argued that she ought not to have been appointed a Minister if she did not participate in the mandatory scheme. After so much debate, Adeosun bowed to pressure…

Italy defeats Spain on penalties to reach the final of Euro 2020 after an enthralling semi-final at a noisy Wembley stadium. After Alvaro Morata’s penalty was saved, Jorginho strolled up to score and set up a final with either England or Denmark in London on Sunday. Federico Chiesa looked as if he had sent Italy – who are unbeaten in 33 games – to the final in normal time with a delightful curled finish to cap off a quick counter. But Morata stepped off the bench to slot an equaliser with 10 minutes to go after a one-two with Dani…

Nigerian sensational singer Peruzzi has rejected the idea of getting married in 2021. A follower on Twitter had tweeted at him that he hopes he’ll marry this year. “God forbid,” Peruzzi responded to the tweet.

Iyabo Ojo has reacted to Yomi Fabiyi’s new movie and she called on the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), to take action. The actress has been involved in public disputes with actor Yomi Fabiyi after they found themselves on different sides following the sexual abuse of Princess’ daughter, with Iyabo demanding justice for the underage girl and Yomi defending the accused, Baba Ijesha. Due to Iyabo’s vocal defence of the victim, Jide Kosoko, one of the TAMPAN executives, called on the Yoruba movie body to stop working with her. Yomi Fabiyi has now released a movie that viewers say trivializes the sexual assault…

Actress Mercy Aigbe has called out Yomi Fabiyi over his controversial new movie which many accused him of centering the storyline on Baba Ijesha’s rape saga and trying to make it look like the minor was having an affair with Baba Ijesha. Mercy Aigbe who disclosed that she has spoken to Yomi Fabiyi over the new movie, said she told him he’s a disgrace. Accusing him of making a mockery of someone’s pain, the actress further stated that a particular scene from the movie is “insensitive, utterly distasteful and disgusting”. She wrote; How on earth would you make mockery of someone’s agonizing pain! How????? Only a wicked soul would do…

Yomi Fabiyi has claimed he was the one who asked YouTube to take down his movie but insisted that the movie is a great one meant to instil the “right values”. The actor was called out for the movie, Oko Iyabo, said to trivialize the sexual assault of Princess’ underage daughter by his colleague, Baba Ijesha. After the movie was uploaded on YouTube, Nigerians slammed Yomi and others who took part in the project. Tonto Dikeh also weighed in and asked people to report the video on YouTube. The video was eventually taken down. Yomi has now taken to Instagram to say he was the one who asked that…

The Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN has summoned actor Yomi Fabiyi his controversial new movie ‘Oko Iyabo’. LIB had reported that the actor was accused of making a movie about Baba Ijesha’s rape saga with real names of those involved in the case, and also reportedly making it look like the minor was having an affair with Baba Ijesha who is now facing trial for child molestation and sexual abuse. TAMPAN’s Director of Research and Documentation, Yemi Amodu said Fabiyi was invited because the movie has sparked off another round of dissension between the group and the public. TAMPAN further said that the controversy the subject matter of…

The chief executive of Amazon, Jeff Bezos has stepped down after 27 years he founded the company. The American billionaire, 57, Amazon’s biggest shareholder with a stake worth about $180 billion, is being replaced by Andy Jassy, the mastermind behind Amazon’s cloud computing division. Earlier this year, Mr. Bezos announced his decision to step down in order to be able to focus on initiatives such as his plans for private space travel. Making his announcement, Mr. Bezos said he wanted to “focus [his] energies and attention on new products and early initiatives” in his new role of executive chair. “This…

Fast-rising Nigerian singer and Marlian Music signee, Zinoleesky, has bought himself a new expensive car, Igbere TV reports. The singer announced his Instastories on Monday. His label boss, Naira Marley took to his verified IG page to congratulate him and wrote; “Congrats Zinoleesky Opor yh yh ❤️� more keys broski� Dj play me zinoleesky mapariwo.”

Arsenal has overtaken the queue of clubs who are trying to sign Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu, from KRC Genk, according to The Athletic. Another Premier League club, West Ham United, were believed to be among those leading the race for Onuachu. This came from the player’s agent flew into London for negotiations. Newly promoted Watford have also been linked with Onuachu. Arsenal has the best opportunity and will have no problem paying the 30 million euros transfer fee that Genk have slapped on the 27-year-old. It is also a well-known fact that Arsenal is Onuachu’s favourite club in England. And…