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In a recent statement, former president Jonathan said he handed over the best Nigerian government, and the largest economy in Africa to president Buhari. Read other things he said after the cut…“I took over a Nigeria that was the second largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $270.5 billion in 2009, I handed over a Nigeria that had grown to become the largest economy in Africa and the 24th largest economy in the World, with a GDP of $574 billion.I inherited a Nigeria in which the trains were not working, and handed over a Nigeria in which citizens can…

Folabi Grace is an emerging brand whose signature includes Ready to wear and Bespoke piece. The brand combines originality, femininity and glamour to produce aesthetically pleasing outfits. The eponymous fashion brand debuts with a new collection tagged “Primus.” The collection is adorned with an array of gorgeous pieces that is suitable for every modern day woman. The collection which is a true testament of the brands slogan, “Let your style speak Volumes” features off shoulder pieces, jumpsuit, body con, gown and skirt.Photography: @merit_manModels: @iambidemy and @christarcuteInstagram: @folabigraceFacebook: Folabi Grace

It’s getting so messy! Usain Bolt’s girlfriend has reacted to his night of passion with a Brazilian student, and near-constant wild nights out with a bevy of beauties since finishing the Olympics.Model Kasi Bennett, 26, who he refers to as his ‘First Lady’, has remained silent on claims her man has cheated following his victory at the Games.But now she appears to have thrown serious shade online, by liking a series of cutting comments from fans, and memes online hitting out at the star.The brunette beauty liked an Instagram meme showing her and Brazilian Jady Duarte pictured side by side…

A Philadelphia man walked free after 25 years behind bars as DNA evidence proved he did not rape and murder his neighbor.Anthony Wright, 44, was 20 years old when he was convicted in the death of 77-year-old Louise Talley in the Nicetown neighborhood.Authorities found her naked body on the floor of her home in October 1991. Talley had been raped and stabbed 10 times with a kitchen knife in the back, chest and neck.Wright was taken into custody the following day. He was serving a term of life without parole when new DNA testing showed another man had raped Talley.Authorities…

The Media Personality sent his good wishes to the newlyweds on his IG. Actress Funke Akindele and her beau got married in a private ceremony yesterday in London with family and loved ones in attendance. JJC’s daughter Tamira Bello shared these photos on snap chat which appeared to be a wedding scene. Once again we say Congratulations to the couple!

A splinter group of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), “The Re-branded Indigenous People of Biafra (TRIOPOB),” has threatened to publicly denounce Biafra Republic and burn its flag on October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day.This is even as the breakaway group, which insisted that the struggle for the actualisation of Biafra was not feasible, vowed to recite the national anthem and pledge on that same day in Abuja.This declaration was made by the spokesman of the splinter group, Chima Phillip Effiong Osuji, after a meeting convened by some aggrieved members of IPOB in Aba, Abia state on Monday.It said it had…

Niyi Daram media reported earlier today about the possibility that actress Funke Akindele & her man Abdulrasheed Bello, better known as JJC Skillz, got married in a private wedding in London (Read here)A little investigation led us to JJC’s daughter Tamira Bello’s snapchat account and from the videos/photos shared, they might just be the latest couple in town. From the wedding car used (above left), to her stunning attire to the ceremony, here’s a look at a possible confirmation of the wedding.

A Chinese couple marked their wedding day in their own special way by dangling underneath a glass bottom suspension bridge overlooking a deep valley.Bride Jiang Huizhu and groom Zhou Wenlong had their wedding on Tuesday, and descended onto a small platform attached to a bridge 180m (590 ft) above ground in Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Hunan Province for the occasion.They lay on their backs on the platform, posing for celebratory photos amid the beautiful and scary scenery.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has officially responded to the sanction imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over Treasury Single Account (TSA) Funds.The statement issued by the bank reads:“Yesterday, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced a temporary suspension of FCMB along with eight other commercial banks from access to the foreign exchange market.This suspension is based on the Treasury Single Account Directive, which stops banksfrom holding funds on behalf of government entities and instead, effect daily remittances to the CBN. For our bank, this scenario is based on our non-payment/transfer of the remaining $125mio NNPC fund with us…

People have been reacting to this thread on twitter, do you really think what is said about each of them is true? Check out the appreciation thread.Tell us which one you think is very true for you and which one is not entirely true. See the rest after the cut.Credit: @BillionTwiTs