Trump grants posthumous pardon to first black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson

President Donald Trump has granted posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson,  more than 100 years after what Trump said many feel was a racially motivated injustice.

Trump was joined by boxer Lennox Lewis and actor Sylvester Stallone as he announced the decision today.

In a statement, he said: "I believe that Jack Johnson is a very worthy person to receive a full pardon, and in this case, a posthumous pardon. So I am taking this very righteous step, I believe, to correct a wrong that occurred in our history and to honor a truly legendary boxing champion."

Johnson, who died in a car crash in North Carolina in 1946, at the age of 68, was convicted by an all-white jury in Chicago in 1913 of violating the Mann Act for transporting a woman across state lines for “immoral purposes.”

Female twitter user says men are completely 'useless"after a man advised Nigerian wives to feed their husbands healthy meals

A male twitter user took to the platform to dish out nutritional advise as he asked wives to feed their husbands healthy foods. A female twitter user interpreted his tweet as another instance of a man telling a woman what to do. See the tweets below and share your thoughts. 

PDP reacts to alleged assassination attempt on Governor Wike, vows not to leave anything to chance

Read the press statement below

'I would not intentionally make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected' - Morgan Freeman reacts to reports of alleged sexual assault

Veteran Hollywood actor, Morgan Freeman has reacted to reports of sexual harassment by multiple women.

In an exclusive report by CNN that made the 80-year old actor the latest in the long line of popular men who have been accused in the wake of the #MeToo movement, the woman accused the actor of inappropriate behavior and harassment.

Gombe state House of Assembly mace stolen

The mace of the Gombe state house of assembly was stolen during plenary today Thursday May 24th. This incident comes weeks after the mace at the Nigerian senate was stolen by thugs..

According to reports, the Bauchi state house of Assembly mace was snatched during a siting to remove Ahmed Haruna, minority leader of the assembly, who represents Gombe north state constituency. 

Haruna was reported to have held a press conference on May 5th condemning the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress in the state. This angered members of the party in the Assembly, which is dominated by the People’s Democratic Party, and they moved to remove him. Five out of eight APC members had signed the motion for his removal.

However during plenary today, one of the lawmakers who had endorsed his removal, made a U-turn, saying he had been forced to endorse the motion under duress. This led to an equal split of those for his removal and those against it. In the ensuing drama, a member of the Assembly reportedly made away with the mace aided by another lawmaker.

Harvey Weinstein set to turn himself to New York Authorities .

Disgraced movie mogul, Harvey Weinstein is expected to turn himself in to the NYPD on Friday to face sex assault charges

Sources familiar with the investigation which was conducted by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, told New York Daily News,  Weinstein will be charged with preying on Lucia Evans who told investigators that he forced her to perform oral sex on him in 2004.

Evans told The New Yorker she was an incoming college senior trying to break into the business when she met Weinstein at a nightclub.

'Declaring me wanted was done in bad faith and is simply to embarrass my personality, defame and malign my character' - Innoson chairman

Chairman of Innoson Motors Nigeria Ltd, Innocent Chukwuma has reacted to the decision by Justice Mojisola Dada of the special offences court sitting in Lagos to declare him wanted as 'an attempt to mbarrass his personality, defame and malign his character'.

Chukwuma had previously failed to make an appearance in court for his arraignment on Jan. 17, Feb. 9, March 14 and April 25.

Read his full statement below....

Photos: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie addresses Harvard College graduating seniors on Class Day

Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie addressed the Harvard College Class of 2018 graduating seniors as part of the annual Class Day celebration on May 23, the day before Harvard’s 367th Commencement.

Members of her family including her parents and brother attended the event.

I reject the idea that the man is the head of the house - Female Twitter user

 

According to this lady, the idea that the man is the head of the house is rooted in biblical times when women were not considered equal to men and as such, it is incompatible with the 21st century. 

Nigerian rapper Olamide pictured on a school run abroad with his son

Olamide pictured with his wife-to-be, Adebukunmi Aisha and their son on a school run outside Nigeria. Another photo below.

Snoop Dogg takes a swipe at Kim Kardashian again, says Kanye West 'truly misses a black woman in his life.'

Veteran rapper, Snoop Dogg, has blasted Kim Kardashian again over her husband Kanye West's West's Twitter outbursts.

The 46-year-old rapper who on Thursday featured in an interview on The View, claims Kanye is 'missing a black woman in his life' to keep him out of trouble.

When asked for his thoughts on West's recent controversial 'slavery was a choice' comments, Snoop quickly told the co-hosts: 'I thought he needed some medical attention, first and foremost.

FFK showers his wife, Precious, with kind words as she turns a year older today

Politician and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, took to his twitter handle today to serenade his wife and mother of his son, Aragorn, Precious, with kind words as she turns a year older today May 25th. Happy birthday to her! In his post, FFK wrote

''Happy birthday to my darling wife @Snowhitey1. May the Lord continue to bless you and be with you, may His Holy Spirit guide and lead you and may He cause you to excel, flourish and prosper. Thanks for your love and kindness and for being such a wonderful wife to me and mother to our beautiful son Aragorn. You are everything to us and we love you very much. May your joy be full and may you live long and prosper. Many more years to come! Congrats dear and have a great day! @Snowhitey1''.

Soldier, naval rating, others arrested for robbery, rape, abduction

Two military personnel and another who deserted the Army to commit criminal activities in Oyo state have been arrested by SARS Oyo state and were yesterday paraded at the Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Private Azeez Olaide serving in 202 Battalion, Bama, Maiduguri, Borno State and Ibrahim Lawal, who deserted the Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria, Kaduna State, were nabbed for kidnapping, robbery, and rape. While a naval rating, Lance Corporal Jimoh Adesoye, 28, was arrested for armed robbery, using his uniform to transport vehicles snatched by his gang to dispose of them. Adesoye confessed that he bought two vehicles which he knew were stolen.

They were among 49 suspects paraded by the Police Commissioner, Mr. Abiodun Odude. Olaide along with his accomplices, Ibrahim Lawal and Kehinde Adeniji, 29, were arrested with four pairs of military camouflage, a pair of military desert boots and a fake military identification card. They were armed with guns, Jackknife, and other dangerous weapons.

They abducted a man, Rasak Michael, and his girlfriend, Rashidat, at Mobil area, Oluyole, Ibadan April 31 about 5p.m.

Here's the brilliant response Meghan Markle gave to a friend who felt weird about her royal status

Before Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex, she was simply Meghan, an American actress who had no fancy titles attached to her name.

Now, she's referred to as Her Royal Highness and the Duchess of Sussex and this left some of her old friends quite confused. 

Her friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin said he did not know where he stood with the Duchess and had no idea how to address her or be around her.

He said: "I asked her 'do I bow to you? I don’t want to disrespect you, but I’ve known you for almost ten years. What’s up?' "

To which Meghan started laughing and said: "I’m always going to be Meg."

The makeup artist, however, vowed to be on his best behaviour the next time the two catch up. 

He added: "But next time I see them I will be respectful and know my protocol. But Meg is always going to be Meg, that’s how it is!"

Martin also gave some inside information into what went on behind the scenes at the Royal Wedding. The makeup artist said Meghan was incredibly cool while all her friends were nervous.

He said:

What will you do #IfSuperEaglesWin the World Cup? – DStv asks Nigerians

What will you do if the Nigerian Super Eagles win the 2018 World Cup? This was the question posed under the hashtag - #IfSuperEaglesWin. The hashtag went viral with many posting memes of the craziest things they would do if the Super Eagles won.

Here are some of the most interesting posts under the hashtag: 

Dad is caught on video teaching his toddler daughter to smoke a cigarette (video)

A father was filmed teaching his little daughter how to smoke a cigarette and the offensive video has left people outraged.

The video, believed to have been taken by the father, shows a man’s hand holding a cigarette to the little girl’s lips. The girl, who is believed to be about 2 years, takes a puff and breathes out the fumes before looking to her dad for approval. He then offers her a second drag. 

The sick footage, believed to have been filmed in Saudi Arabia has gone viral and infuriated viewers on social media.

Baby boy in critical condition following car accident in Lagos caused by his mother's carelessness

A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition following an accident that happened as a result of his mother's carelessness.

Mrs Olaore Yetunde, the mother of the injured boy, put her son in harm's way when she left him alone in her parked car and dashed into her apartment on Adetoro Adelaja street, Magodo, Lagos on May 24, 2018. In her haste, Mrs Yetunde forgot to properly bring her Hyundai 4-wheel-drive SUV to a halt with the handbrake after she parked in her compound.

As soon as she left the scene, the car began moving on its own, sliding out of the compound through the open gate and onto the street. It then slid off the main road and plunged into a 20-feet gully, where it somersaulted several times. 

Man escapes from court after being sentenced to three-years in prison (Video)

A new video has emerged showing the moment a man escaped from a court just after he was sentenced to three-years in prison,

According to online reports, the suspect landed in court over a $12,000 dispute. He was charged with kidnapping, and eventually convicted at trial after he kidnapped another man for owing him $12K.

Upon learning his fate, after the judge sentenced him to three-years in Prison, the man ran out of the court with Police running after him.

It's unclear where the incident took place but the video has gone viral on social media.
 

Watch the video below.

Drama on IG as billionaire Indimi sisters & their mother slam fashion designer Style Temple for bad service

Adama, Meram and Mairama are some of the daughters of billionaire oil mogul, Mohammed Indimi and Samira Sheriff.

Here's what caused the drama! Mairama had a lavish wedding in Nigeria in 2017 and wore attires from top Lagos based designers. However they had issues with 'Style Temple' whom they paid thousands of dollars to for 3 outfits that were reportedly never ready...even till today.

Style Temple was called out on social media by brides (quite a number of them) she has allegedly disappointed over time and the Indimi sisters + their mother weighed in. See their comments below. 

Michelle Obama reveals the cover for her new book titled Becoming

Michelle Obama has released the cover for her new book titled Becoming.

The book is a memoir. It tells the story of the former First Lady's life and experiences, including her  life in the White House. The book will be released in November this year.

Sharing the book cover design, she wrote: "I’m thrilled to share with all of you the cover for BECOMING. The process of writing this book has been so personally meaningful and illuminating for me. As I prepare to share BECOMING this fall, I hope you’ll also think about your own story, and trust that it will help you become whoever you aspire to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own. #BECOMING"

Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union flaunt their toned abs as they vacation together

NBA star Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union are currently on vacation in France!

Celebrity stylist Swanky Jerry is reportedly engaged (photos)

Jeremiah Ogbodo aka Swanky Jerry is engaged. Although the celebrity stylist hasn't disclosed the identity of his boo, a proposal photo was shared by a friend, who confirmed that he got a yes!

See her post on Instagram below.

''States must think and plan as countries to be more financially viable'' VP Yemi Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has asked state governors to think and plan like countries so they can be financially viable and stop depending solely on the funds allocated to them from the Federation account.

Osinbajo said this when he spoke at the Leadership awards which took place in Abuja yesterday May 24th.

Shad Moss aka Bow Wow says good sex is the reason he looks good

Bow Wow is crediting good sex for his good looks at 31. The singer disclosed this on twitter as a caption on a new photo of himself.

"Gratitude & happiness best describe what my wife means to me" - Kanye West celebrates Kim K on their 4th wedding anniversary

Kanye West loves Kim Kardashian and deosnt give a hoot about nasty criticism of their lifestyle, especially the now overplayed 'get out' comments on social media.

Celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary on twitter, the rapper gushed about Kim. 

Is ex-BBN housemate Tobi Bakre indirectly shading Cee C with Adekunle Gold's 'Damn you Delilah'?

Will the drama between these BBNaija 3 housemates ever end? Not so soon, it appears. Tobi Bakre might have started drama and people assume that it's directed at his former romantic partner, Cee C.

Here's the gist. Tobi attended Adekunle Gold's listening party for his new album 'About 30' and disclosed after the event on twitter that he had a favourite song which he didn't want to mention - in order not to start up any drama.

Photos: President Buhari breaks Ramadan fast with National Assembly leaders

President Buhari broke his Ramadan fast with the leadership of the National Assembly at the State House, Abuja last night May 24th. See more photos below

Sex-for-mark scandal: Victim says OAU professor was her mentor

Monica Osagie, the victim of the sex-for-mark scandal rocking the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, says the accused lecturer, Professor Richard Akindele, was her mentor.

In a recent interview with CNN, Monica said she and the accused lecturer started a good student-lecturer relationship when she helped him edit his book but later started to ask her out. She, however, said their relationship went sour after he made sexual advances towards her.

“We actually edited the book together. Then, the next thing he told me was, ‘Can you date me?’ I was like, ‘No.’ He was like, ‘Why?’ I said, ‘One, I don’t date lecturers, and secondly, you are more matured than I am. He kept calling me to ask if I was ready to accept his proposal. So, I decided to record our next conversation.”she said

''More young people are running after President Buhari because he is their hope for a better Nigeria'' Lauretta Onochie says

According to Lauretta Onochie, many young Nigerians are running after President Buhari because he is their hope for a better Nigeria

''The more they are spiteful of his age, the more young people run after him. He's their hope for a better Nigeria. At least, they know he will never steal from them, Instead, he insists that tuition fees must be abolished. He's in politics to protect the future of our youth'' he wrote

Money laundering: Edo PDP governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, remanded in prison custody

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC yesterday arraigned Pastor Osagie Ize -Iyamu, PDP governorship candidate in Edo State; Lucky Imasuen, former deputy governor of Edo State, Chief Dan Orbih, PDP Chairman in Edo State; Tony Aziegbemi and Efe Erimuoghae before Justice P.I.Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Benin City, Edo State on an eight count chargebordering on money laundering.

The defendants were alleged to have sometime in March 2015 in Benin City, directly taken possession of the sum of seven hundred million ( N700,000,000) without any contract award which sum was allegedly part of proceeds of an unlawful act, to wit: fraud and corruption.

The five defendants pleaded not guilty to all the counts when they were read to them.

Amber Rose shutdown rumors of reconciliation with ex-husband Wiz Khalifa

Amber Rose has shutdown rumors of a reconciliation with  herself and her ex-rapper husband Wiz Khalifa, following her recent break-up from 21 Savage.

The 34-year-old model took to her Instagram Story to deny any attempt at getting back together with rapper Wiz, 30, after they ended their marriage in 2014. 

'My sons father and I really became great friends after our divorce. We do not have a romantic relationship nor are we trying to,' Amber posted for her 17 million followers on Instagram.

'We are very happy co-parenting and giving Sebastian the best life possible,' she added referencing their five-year-old son. 

Court nullifies lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin’s suspension, orders payment of his allowances

A federal high court in Abuja has declared the suspension of Abdulmumin Jibrin, lawmaker representing Bebeji/Kiru constituency in Kano state, by the house of representatives, as illegal and has asked that the house pay him all his allowances during his suspension.

In 2017, the house suspended Jibrin for 180 legislative days after he accused the leadership of the house of padding the 2016 budget. Jibrin, who has since resumed his legislative duties, had taken the house to court over his suspension. 

Nigerian soldier in deep gratitude to God after serving in Maiduguri for 4 years and now returning home alive to his mother and wife (photos)

A Nigerian soldier, John Oden, took to his Facebook page to offer praises to God this morning as he left the hotbed of the Boko Haram war, in Maiduguri, Borno state after staying there for four years and four months.

Oden appreciated God for keeping him alive for his mother and wife that he is now returning home to. Read the emotional post below

'The Federal Government is irresponsible' – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has condemned the Federal Government over its incapability to arrest the spate of killing in the country, saying that the govt has demonstrated an act of irresponsibility towards its constitutional responsibility.  

The union maintained that a government that allowed her people to be murdered daily wwas totally irresponsible and has failed to fulfill the social contract of protecting lives and properties. Conveying this position to the public, the ASUU Chairman of the University of Ibadan, UI, Dr Deji Omole, in an interview with newsmen shortly after the congress of the union in Ibadan demanded adequate security of lives and properties of Nigerians from the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.  

The Union also called for the de-politicization of security by heads of security agencies, saying loyalty must be to Nigeria and not to Aso Rock residents.  Omole, who noted that Nigerians who were already battling with poor economic conditions were now afraid that their lives could be terminated anyhow, pointing out that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government had been issuing ineffective condemnation speeches.  

According to Omole, it was a sign of irresponsibility for the government to fold its arms while people were being killed only to approve N10 billion for rebuilding affected communities, saying “a serious government would have prevented destruction from happening but the government allowed the carnage to happen.”