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 UK under pressure to pay slavery reparations as Commonwealth nations meet The leaders of the Commonwealth group of nations are meeting at a welcome banquet in Samoa in the South Pacific on Thursday, with climate change and reparations for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade on the agenda of summit. Leaders and officials from 56 countries that were under UK's colonial empire, as well as Britain's King Charles, are attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that began on Monday, according to TRT Afrika  The countries' foreign ministers also began a day of discussions on Thursday. Key on the agenda is a push for Britain to pay reparations for transatlantic slavery, a long-standing issue that has recently been gaining momentum worldwide. Racial inequalities Countries under the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African Union are at the forefront of the campaign. British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said on Monday the UK will not bring the ...

 Massachusetts grandma in ICU after a hit and run where she pushed her granddaughter to safety. Precious 7-year-old Riley Ward and her 69-year-old heroic grandmother, Louise Riley, were out for a walk with their dog Saturday evening in Stoneham, Massachusetts.   As they crossed the street at a crosswalk, a person in a silver SUV came barreling towards them. Thinking fast, Louise shoved Riley out of the path of the oncoming car. Unfortunately, this put Louise directly in the vehicle's path. The impact left Riley screaming hystericaly for help and Louise seriously injured on the pavement. Louise ended up in the ICU suffering a fractured hip, pelvis and wrist as well as a broken back and neck. She also has a brain bleed. Riley shared, "Good thing I didn't get hurt, but my Nana did. She pushed me so I could get back where cars couldn't hit me." The family is asking the person who struck Louise to do the right thing and come forward. Anyone with any information about t...

 Alleged N35m Fraud: Court Adjourns  Businessman’s Trial Till Dec 19 Justice O.O.Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, adjourned till December 19, 2024 the alleged N35m fraud trial involving a businessman, Ericbona Elio Ushie. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had, on February 12, 2024, arraigned Ushie on a 13- count charge bordering on stealing, obtaining under false pretense, use of false documents, forgery, and possession of fraudulent documents to the tune of N35,397,000 (Thirty-five Million Three Hundred and Ninety-seven Thousand Naira) One of the counts reads: "Ericbona Eliom Ushie, sometime in 2023, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted the total sum of N35,397,000.00,  property of Calibration and Non-destructive Services Limited for your own use." Another count reads: "Ericbona Eliom Ushie, sometime in 2023 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction ...

 Obaseki will present detailed handover notes to Governor-elect Okpebholo – Edo Govt The Edo State Government on Wednesday said the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, will present a detailed handover note to the incoming government of Senator Monday Okpebholo despite the boycotting of the joint transition committees’ meeting by the team of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, stated this at a press briefing in Benin City. According to him, the incoming governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, will receive a detailed handover note from Governor Godwin Obaseki. “Also on the e-governance platform, which is in the office of the governor, all financial transactions, all bank statements, all last financial accounts, and every single thing is accessible on e-governance in the office of the governor dashboard. “This is the first time a government will be transiting from one political party to another in the state. So,...

 Engaging in plastic surgery has consequences – Okon Lagos Actor Ime Bishop popularly known as Okon Lagos has expressed concerns over the growing popularity of plastic surgery among young women. In a recent video, he emphasised that altering one’s body goes against God’s original design. Ime Bishop questioned individuals taking on the role of “project supervisor” for God’s creation, stating that people are trying to improve upon perfection. He highlighted the potential risks and moral implications of plastic surgery while acknowledging personal autonomy. Bishop encouraged ndividuals to appreciate and respect their natural beauty, which is created by God. ”God create you finish, you decide on yourself, by yourself to be project supervisor for God. God create you finish, he submit the work for himself o. Eehhn and you take Gods work wey him don submit finish eehhn, you carry an you begin to mark, you put red biro, you mark, you say adjust the eyes, next time put more efforts on the w...

 APC, Ganduje will be shocked by Ondo election – Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, will be shocked by the outcome of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Makinde also said the ruling party will experience defeats in subsequent elections in the Southwest geopolitical zone. While stressing that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will defeat the ruling party, Makinde, who is the leader of the PDP in the South West, emphasised that APC had become the nemesis of Nigerians. The national chairman of APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, stated a few days ago in Akure, the Ondo State capital, that the South West states would soon be captured by APC after winning the Ondo election. Similarly, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa claimed on Wednesday that PDP was dead in the state. Leading the campaign train of PDP to the Akoko axis of Ondo State, the Oyo governor boasted that PDP is still vibra...

 Why I was blacklisted for 14 years – Actress Jumoke George Veteran actress Jumoke George has opened up on the reason that led to her 14-year hiatus from the film industry. In an interview with Oyinmomo TV, Jumoke revealed that she faced significant challenges, including discrimination and harassment, which forced her to take a break from acting. She said her absence from the industry was largely due to the unfair treatment she received from film executives and directors.  According to her, she faced discrimination with her skin colour and also alleged how directors demand s3x-for-role from her.  She also recalled an incident where a director told her she was being blacklisted for refusing to sleep with them. Jumoke explained: “My skin tone was not the only setback I encountered in this business. The other reason why I did not get any roles or see the back of a lens for 14 years is because I refused to sleep around. For my skin tone, they complained that I was too dark an...