President of the African Development Bank, Akin Adesina goes shirtless as he gets ‘greatest honour’ of his life in Swaziland (Photos)

President of the African Development Bank, Akin Adesina has been honored by King Mswati III of Swaziland.

Adesina who is Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture shared photos from the event saying “the King Mswati III of Eswatini gave me the greatest honor ever: to be dressed like the King and jointly march during the traditional royal Reed dance event. Thank you Your Majesty. Proudly African. Confident in Africa’s future'.

2020: Obaseki May Defect To PDP

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki’s second term bid might see the light of day if the rumours making the rounds in Benin City about his alleged plan defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are anything to go by. Recent romance with big PDP chieftains in the state will further attest to the fact that the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), top members of the APC ruling party in Edo, are not willing to make peace with Obaseki, hence the governor, who is popularly known as ‘wake and see’ is considering the PDP option. Fillers reaching Saturday Telegraph revealed that Obaseki and the PDP state Chairman, Chief Dan. Orbih, are currently in the US, allegedly holding meetings over his defection. It will also be recalled that the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, recently held a closed door meeting with Obaseki shortly before the governor traveled to the US. A PDP source, who is privy to this, said:

Protesting Lagos NURTW Members Reject MC Oluomo

Some members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Lagos State staged a protest at the state House of Assembly on Wednesday rejecting the emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, as the chairman of the caretaker committee of the body in the state.

The protesters condemned Akinsanya’s emergence, saying he and his supporters and backers were working against the constitution of the union.

Xenophobia: South African Embassy In Lagos Shuts Down

The South African embassy in Lagos has been forced to temporarily shut its doors. It joins local businesses in Nigeria, MTN and Shoprite, which have come under attack.

The acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe explained that the reported attacks on South Africans in parts of the country informed the decision to close down the Mission.

He stated, “I directed that the Mission should be closed until the situation improves. We heard that South Africans were being pulled out of vehicles and attacked. We feel unsafe and that is why I directed that the mission should close down until further notice.”

Nigerian Journalist Shares Traumatic Experiences She Had With Xenophobia When She Visited SA For CNN African Journalist Award

Nigerian journalist, Chika Oduah has narrated the first and second experiences she had with xenophobia when she visited South Africa.

Her first experience involved an airport official who treated her shabbily when she just arrived Cape Town from Nigeria for the CNN African Journalist Award. She said the experience left her shaken and no one interfered as it played out. She was treated like a criminal because she was a single female from Nigeria traveling alone, she said.

Her second experience was with a taxi driver who heard her American accent and thought she was from the West. He then told her he would have robbed her if she were Nigerian.

Read her story below.

Nigeria Recalls Ambassador To South Africa, Pulls Out Of World Economic Summit

Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa.

The nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit.

It also demanded full compensation, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported, quoting a “presidential source.”

Xenophobia: Protesters In Abuja Set Bonfire On Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Road

Some Nigerians protesting against the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa on Wednesday made a bonfire on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road, Lugbe, Abuja, a few metres from a South African franchise, Shoprite Mall.

Since reports of the attacks in South Africa broke, Nigerians have stormed the premises of several businesses of South African origin such as Shoprite and MTN in Ibadan, Lagos, and a few other locations, Igbere TV reports.

Shocking moment BBC cameraman had his male member smacked by rare sheep as he filmed the animal

The shocking moment a BBC cameraman had his male member smacked by the Cameroon sheep was caught on video.

The BBC crew were filming at Longleat Estate and Safari Park for the summer special of Animal Park, focusing on one of the world’s rarest sheep breeds, the Cameroon sheep.

Governor Dapo Abiodun Introduces 3,700 School Fee In Ogun State Schools

Ogun State Government has ordered parents and guardians of students in its public secondary schools/technical colleges to pay a compulsory donation of N3, 700 on resumption of the 2019/2020 academic session.


A circular dated August 27 and issued by the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Department of Secondary Education) said the donation had the approval of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The circular was signed by the Director of Education (Secondary) Akonsolu M.I., on behalf of the ministry’s permanent secretary, Igbere TV reports.

Governor Abiodun had an assumption of office declared a state of emergency in education, saying education in Ogun was in need of urgent intervention.

Genevieve Nnaji Reacts To Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa

Genevieve Nnaji has reacted to the xenophobic attacks carried out by South Africans against foreigners mostly Nigerians in their country, which has led to an outrage on social media and the media.

The screen diva in her Instagram post, stated that South Africans have shown Nigerians countless times who they are. She affirmed that a life with Nigerians isn't the worst thing and they (South Africans) need to see another side of life without Nigerians.

Remainer MPs WIN vote to seize control of Commons by 328 to 301 as they fight to block No Deal - leaving Boris Johnson poised to launch bid to force a snap election and Jeremy Corbyn dithering over whether Labour will back it

Boris Johnson lost a crunch vote tonight that gives a rebel alliance control of Commons business - with the aim of passing a law to stop the UK crashing out of the EU. The victory for pro-EU MPs came despite Mr Johnson threatening to end the careers of Tories who joined the revolt by deselecting them. Mr Johnson is now poised to launch a bid to trigger a general election, having made clear he would rather go to the country than break his 'do or die' vow to secure Brexit by October 31. A motion to trigger a poll is due to be tabled immediately after the defeat this evening, and put to another crucial vote tomorrow night. However, the law dictates that two-thirds of the Commons must agree to hold an early election, meaning he needs Opposition support - and it is far from clear that Jeremy Corbyn will back one. 

“Enough Is Enough” - FG Finally Break Silence On Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians

The Federal government via its verified Twitter handle, has reacted to the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians residing in South Africa.

Recall Igbere TV reported earlier that properties includings cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians was also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video.

FG Summons South Africa High Commissioner Over Xenophobic Attacks

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

A meeting has been scheduled to hold between the duo by 11am on Tuesday.

A senior official of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebenfa, confirmed the development in a WhatsApp message.

It reads: “I am directed to inform you that the Minister of Foreign Affairs has summoned the High Commissioner of South Africa for a meeting this morning by 11. The meeting was confirmed a few minutes ago.”

ICPC arraigns Nigerian judge, Margaret Igbeta, who opened an account in the name of her maid and saved N840million in 11 years

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has approached a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, for an order of interim injunction for the forfeiture of N840 million traced to a retired President of the Benue State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret Igbeta.  

The Commission, in an ex-parte motion filed at the court, said that the order would stop Justice Igbeta from accessing the money alleged to have been obtained through fraudulent activities in the course of her official duties.  

Angela Okorie fires prayer after she received death threat on her son for accusing Mercy Johnson of being mean to other actresses

Angela Okorie has received a death threat on her son for a statement she made hours ago, corroborating the story of actress Sonia Ogiri that Mercy Johnson is mean to other actresses.

Sonia shared a post, revealing how Mercy Johnson bullied her years ago on a movie set. And Angela Okorie commented on the story, claiming Mercy treated her same way and when she confronted her, Mercy began fighting her "spiritually and physically".

#Xenophobia: 'I have made up my mind to boycott South Africa and all South African products - Daddy Freeze

Tory civil war erupts after Boris threatens snap election on Monday October 14 if Remainers vote to block No Deal today

The Prime Minister stood in Downing Street yesterday evening and insisted he 'does not want' an election, but warned that rebels would 'chop the legs' from the Government's EU negotiations if they side with Jeremy Corbyn. 

But the PM’s hardline strategy has touched a nerve, with rebel leaders accused Mr Johnson of using the election to try and ‘purge’ opponents of No Deal - with up to 20 Tory MPs, poised to join opposition MPs today to try to force Mr Johnson to delay Brexit.

And last night Amber Rudd, the Work and Pensions Secretary, who has been a leading opponent of No Deal, told him not to take such a ‘dramatic’ step of kicking out Tory MPs and instead try to ‘hold our party together’.

Xenophobia: Nigerians Vow To Boycott MTN, Shoprite, Other South African Business

Angry Nigerians on Twitter in reaction to the killing of their fellow countrymen in xenophobic attacks launched by South Africans have vowed to boycott MTN, Shoprite, Stanbic, DSTV and other businesses in Nigeria owned by South Africans.

Recall Igbere TV reported earlier that properties including cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians were also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video.

South African Deputy Minister Of Police Defends Xenophobic Attacks (Video)

Mr Bongani Michael Mkongi is the current Deputy Minister of Police in South Africa to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Hear his 'xenophobic' comments about Hillbrow.

This shows that the government is somewhat aware of what is happening or lowkey supporting the maiming of foreigners.

Xenophobia: Ezekwesili Petitions South Africa President Over Attack On Nigerians

Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili on Monday, September 2, waded into Xenophobic attack launched against Nigerians in South Africa.

Recall Igbere TV reported earlier that properties including cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians were also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video.

Oby Ezekwesili in her tweets addressed to both President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Buhari, decried the attacks in the country.