Okonjo-Iweala: Donald Trump will let Africa shape its own destiny

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, two-time minister of finance in Nigeria, says Donald Trump will give Africa the chance to shape its own destiny.

Speaking in an interview with BBC on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Okonjo-Iweala said Africa may not be priority for the Trump presidency, but there is no need to despair.

“There are two schools of thoughts, but one very interesting one, to which I subscribe is that maybe Africa is not top of the agenda for the incoming government, therefore, that could really provide a chance for Africa to craft its own narratives,” she said.

Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard returns to club as coach

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, has returned to the club as an Academy coach.

The 36-year-old has been in talks with the Reds since November 2015, about helping the club shape their future generation.

Gerrard eventually retired from playing football last year, but his appointment was only confirmed on Friday.

Tonto Dikeh breastfeeds her baby while smoking - Domestic staff gives details on actress marriage saga

In the last few days, the social media have been saturated with the crisis that allegedly rocked Tonto Dikeh's marriage. The issues have generated a lot of controversies because of the personalities involved.

An insider, a domestic staff for the family, has spilled alleged details on the marriage scandal.

According to an exclusive information gotten from one of Tonto's domestic staff, who does not want to be mentioned, the actress returned to her lifestyle of smoking marijuana which usually triggers her to destroy family properties at the slightest provocation. This was revealed to have happened over three times including burning the husband's clothes and expensive interior valuables.

2019: PDP to form alliance with other political parties to dethrone APC

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is already reaching out to some political parties in its effort to regain power in 2019.

Ekweremadu, who made the disclosure in Abuja, said the development will help reposition the party ahead of the next general election.

He said, “What you are seeing today is the party’s efforts to rebuild and reposition itself ahead of 2019.

Liverpool 2 Swansea City 3: Sigurdsson late winner help relegation threaten Swansea beat Reds in Anfield

Fernando Llorente and Gylfi Sigurdsson dealt a blow to Liverpool's Premier League title chances as Swansea City edged a five-goal thriller 3-2 at Anfield on Saturday.

Sigurdsson proved Swansea's matchwinner as he pounced on a poor defensive clearance from Ragnar Klavan, the Iceland international securing Paul Clement's maiden win and Liverpool's first league loss at home since January 2016.

Adam Lallana and Tom Carroll had the best chances of a lacklustre opening half, but that all changed after the restart as the game burst into life.

Llorente struck his first goals away from the Liberty Stadium to put Swansea 2-0 ahead before Roberto Firmino lifted some of the gloom with his seventh in the league this season.

Study says Pepper consumption could help you live longer

Do you have an aversion to hot chilli pepper? It’s probably time to have a rethink.

A new study published in PLOS One says the consumption of hot chili pepper may extend one’s life.

To arrive at this assumption, researchers analysed data from over 16,000 Americans who were monitored for an average of nearly 19 years.

They found that hot red chili pepper consumption was associated with a 13 percent lower risk of death.

Malia Obama to intern in Hollywood before heading to Harvard

Malia Obama has landed an internship with Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

The 18-year-old, who’s the former first daughter of the United States, will start her position with the Oscar-winning producer in February before heading to Harvard in September.

Notedly, this isn’t the first time Malia is stepping into Hollywood. In 2015, Malia worked as an intern in New York on Lena Dunham’s HBO series Girls.

Amina Mohammed: 'Leaving Nigeria for UN was most difficult decision of my life'

As friends and colleagues converged on the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on Thursday to congratulate and bid Amina Mohammed farewell, the celebrant looked full of life and drained all at once.

Mohammed is leaving the job as Minister for Environment in Nigeria to take up a role as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Thursday's congratulatory dinner left the pretty Mohammed with bags of emotions so mixed, she told Pulse she was overwhelmed by it all.

Yahya Jammeh: My love for Gambia made me step down

In his first address to the nation since continental leaders made practical move to forcefully eject him, Yahya Jammeh said his decision to quit was not dictated.

Making the announcement on state TV after talks with the presidents of Guinea and Mauritania, Jammeh said he believed that it was not necessary to have a “single drop bloodshed”.

Ending his speech in a shaky voice, he thanked his mother, wife and children for all their prayers and support throughout the 22 years he ruled the country.

Remo Omokri: Why President Buhari Ran(n) to Gambia and Away From Rann

Reno Omokri, former Presidential aide has written a new opinion piece on the bombing of the IDP camp in Rann, Borno state, the crisis in Southern Kaduna and the Gambia crisis.

Read Omokri's article below:

President Muhammadu Buhari wants to intervene in The Gambia to prevent a breakdown of law and order which will lead to a humanitarian crisis. The Gambia has a population of 1.8 million people, while Kaduna has a population of 6 million people of which over 2 million of those are in Southern Kaduna.

Donald Trump preaches ‘buy America’ ... but his 'make American great again' hats were made in China

One of the biggest cheers President Donald Trump received from supporters watching his inaugural address on Friday was his call to “buy American and hire American.”

It was a moment rich in irony.

Many of those supporters were sporting Trump’s trademark red ‘Make America Great Again’ baseball caps that were made in China, Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Some were horrified when they discovered their Trump hats were foreign made.

Rob Walker, 44, who had driven to Washington from Georgia with his wife Abby, 36, had stopped at a truck stop on the way to buy a ‘Make America Great Again’ cap.

Police IG raises alarm over more Policemen committing suicide

The Nigerian Police Force is worried over the rising cases of suicide among its officers across the country.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zone 5, Abubakar, Mohammed, lamented the development in an interactive session with policemen in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Thursday.

He said recent statistics confirmed that more policemen are taking their lives.

Mohammed, a former Director at the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) office in Lyon, France, said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered senior police officers to have close relationship with their subordinates.

Gov Rochas Okorocha says political future of Igbos rest in APC

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has reiterated that the political future of the Igbo race can only be guaranteed in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Okorocha, the Chairman of APC Governors Forum, said that South-East could not afford to be in opposition party, and urged all Igbos living outside the zone to join the APC.

The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, restated this in Owerri on Saturday.

Son of Nigerian diplomat bags life sentence over rape, murder

A court in Scotland on Friday sentenced a Nigerian man to life in prison after finding him guilty of raping and killing a sex worker in February 2016, Scottish press reported.

Bala Chinda, a 26-year-old son of a Nigerian diplomat, murdered Nkechi McGraa by asphyxiation at an apartment in Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland’s Press and Journal reported.

The reports said Mr. Chinda approached Ms. McGraa, a 37-year-old mother of one and commercial sex worker, for her service the night before the incident on February 11, 2016.

A violent rage broke out between the two when Mr. Chinda could not pay for Ms. McGraa’s service the next day, which led to her death after being beaten and suffocated, according to court proceedings.

Nollywood actress shares photo of her husband at Donald Trump’s inauguration

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke’s husband, Linus Idahosa, was present at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The proud wife shared a photo of him at the event and wrote:

Hubby at #President Donald Trump’s inauguration .#inaugurationday2017 #Inauguration#LinusIdahosa #VIP #washiongtondc

Actress in center of Tonto Dikeh's marriage saga jet off for holiday says "keep calm or not, I don’t care"

After debunking rumours of having an affair with Tonto Dikeh’s husband, Churchill, stating that the latter is like her mentor, actress, Rosaline Meurer has shared new photos as she sets out for a vacation with her ‘bae’.

Also addressing those hating on her, the actress says, “Keep calm or not I don’t care, I’m on vacation”.

Edo Pastor Accused Of Adultery says “He Didn’t Sleep With Church Member’s Wife”

Presiding pastor of Miracle House of God Prophetic Ministry in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Prophet Great Emokpae, who was accused of being involved in an amorous affair with the wife of one Anthony Ehikioya, has denied the allegation.

Ehikioya had last Sunday, accused Emokpae of having a romantic relationship with his wife after he reportedly obtained an audio recording of a conversation between the two.

He also accused his wife, Bridget, of infidelity, an allegation she also denied. The development led to the destruction of some property belonging to the church on Ituanyemwangbon Street by a group of angry youths.

“When Your First Love Is Your Last Love” – Childhood Lovers Turn Husband And Wife (Photo)

If you have a best friend of the opposite sex right now, y’all better be working towards marriage you see ... cause there’s nothing as delightful as marrying your best friend! 💕💕💕

JUST IN: Policemen open fire on UNIOSUN students

There is confusion at Oke Baale area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, as some policemen allegedly opened fire on some students of the Osun State University while playing football on Saturday morning.

Our correspondent gathered that that two students were hit by the bullets.

One of them identified as Abiola Kazeem, was said to have been hit on the stomach and was rejected at two hospitals before he was taken to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Osogbo where he is now being treatment.

The other victim, Ibrahim , was said to have been hit by the bullet in the mouth.

Check out this lovely photo of Governor Obiano chilling with his family

This lovely photo of governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state relaxing with his wife and children will let you know that he is really a family man. Despite his tight schedule, he still has time for his family.

Photos: Check out the signatures of US last four Presidents Trump, Obama, Bush & Clinton

President Donald Trump signed his first official documents as the 45th president of the United States after being sworn in on Friday, January 20, and people across the globe watching the ceremony take place also noticed something interesting: his unique signature.

55-year-old man loses his penis after fight over parking space

A man has had his penis removed after getting into a row over a parking space in Minsk, central Belarus.

The argument broke out when a younger man, 33, took a shovel and used it to clean a space out of the snow for his wife to park. 

Buhari renominates Magu for EFCC Chairmanship

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again submitted the name of Ibrahim Magu, the current acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as his candidate for the substantive chairmanship of the anti-corruption agency.

A highly placed source at the Presidency told Saharareporters today that Mr. Magu’s name had been forwarded to the office of the Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki. “I can confirm that President Buhari submitted Ibrahim Magu’s name just before he began a 10-day vacation in Britain on Thursday,” the presidential source revealed.

The REAL reason Goodluck Jonathan visited Obasanjo

Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan on Friday met at a remote village in Ogun State to hold talks aides say centred on mending their strained relationship.

The two leaders met for several hours in Ibogun-Olaogun, the ancestral hometown of Mr. Obasanjo, taking a stroll together through the community before being treated to a sumptuous meal, sources familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES.

Mr. Jonathan arrived Ibogun-Olaogun in company with a former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, and one of his childhood friend whom sources identified simply as “Turner.”

The delegation flew in a private helicopter to the village, arriving at about 11 a.m. to meet Mr. Obasanjo who earlier drove there from his home in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

Ibogun-Olaogun is in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Shamed Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh departs into exile today

Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh will now leave Banjul on Saturday with President Alpha Conde of Guinea, to begin a new life in exile.

This followed Friday’s final peace move by Conde and Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.

The two West African leaders travelled to Banjul to persuade the long ruling Jammeh to leave peacefully before West African forces pounced on him.

Actor Jim Iyke and his latest stylish photos

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke fashion sense is something to learn from. The star actor is currently in the United States working on some projects.

Toke Makinwa wants to give her dog Coco away 'cos it ate her expensive shoes (Photos)

Media Personality, Toke Makinwa is currently furious with her dog who turned 6 months last November.

According to the stunning vlogger, the cute dog ate her expensive pair of shoes for dinner and Toke is right now looking for who to give the dog out to for free.

See here tweets below:

Father force electric heater into son’s anus for allegedly being gay (Graphic photo)

A Director of Planning in one of the ministries in Borno State, whose name has not been revealed, has been arrested by the state Police for allegedly inserting electric heater into the anus of his 10-year old son for being gay. The director committed this inhumane act over allegations that his young had been engaging in homosexual activities with some politicians.

His 10-year-old son, however claimed to have been raped at their 1000 Government Housing Estate residence, but his father didn't believe him. He reportedly chained the little boy before he carried out the barbaric act.

FIFA appoints Amaju Pinnick into Organising Committee for Competitions

World football –ruling body, FIFA, has named the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, into one of its most important committees – the Organising Committee for Competitions.

Hitherto, the world body had different committees for organization of its several competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFA U20 World Cup, FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, FIFA U17 World Cup, FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Visually impaired music producer, Cobhams Asuquo drives a car (Video)

Visually impaired and award winning music producer, Cobhams Asuquo seems to drive cars on very important occasions. The producer shared a video of himself driving a brown colored Range Rover as he announced the release of his new album 'For You;' which according to him, took 5 years to make.