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October 26, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Non-disclosure agreements silence victims, why are they still a thing?

Just when you think you’ve heard everything about Harvey Weinstein, something else pops up that makes you question just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Zelda Smith, Weinstein’s long time assistant just gave a public statement a few days ago, announcing that she was reneging on her Non-Disclosure Agreement with Weinstein’s lawyers and coming forward... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Borders within 2017: The second trans-Nigerian road trip

For 46 days in 2016, Invisible Borders travelled across Nigeria photographing and writing on the road. The aim was simple: To map diversity across regions, states and ethnic formations in post-colonial Nigeria. These artists, through images and writing, interrogated both the elusive and apparent borders within the country years after the amalgamation of its Northern... Read More
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October 26, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Woody Allen dares to make a movie romanticising pedophilia in this Weinstein era

One of the first things you’d expect to happen following the Harvey Weinstein scandal – the allegations of sexual harassment that span his near 3o years in the movie industry – is an overhaul of all the directors with questionable histories. It only makes logical sense right? Since the scandal broke, a number of reputable... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Shekarau declares intention to run for Presidency, writes PDP

Former minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has indicated interest to run for the presidency in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Sule Ya’u Sule, his media aide said Shekarau has sent a letter to the PDP indicating his interest. Background: Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fashola had officially launched his Presidential campaign. Former Jigawa... Read More
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October 26, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari presides over FEC meeting, Dambazau absent

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting. However, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau is conspicuously absent. Dambazau allegedly played a role in the reinstatement and promotion of former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pensions Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. The meeting started exactly 10:55am, at the Council Chambers, inside... Read More
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October 26, 2017

I am still using my personal cars | Aisha Buhari denies SUV gift from police IG

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has denied a claim by Senator Isa Misau that the Inspector-General of Police bought two SUVs for her. Misau while speaking to a committee investigating his accusations against the police boss said he has documents which disclosed that Mrs. Buhari requested for vehicles from Idris. He said, “I still... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Kenyan police clash with opposition supporters as re-run election begins

Kenyan police and opposition supporters have clashed in the city of Kisumu, where burning barricades and gangs of youth prevented voting in some towns as the Presidential re-run kicks off. Heeding opposition leader, Raila Odinga’s call to boycott the election, youth were seen throwing stones but were met by live rounds, tear gas and water cannon.... Read More
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October 26, 2017

“I was like a dead person” | Actress Natassia Malthe accuses Harvey Weinstein of rape

Norwegian actress, Natassia Malthe, has claimed that disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein raped her after the 2008 BAFTAs ceremony, Sky News reports. Natassia, who has been in about 50 films, told a news conference in New York that the movie mogul who just checked out a sex rehab in Arizona assaulted her in a London hotel... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Find out who is on the cover of Urban Woman Magazine’s 2nd edition

The long-anticipated 2nd Edition of Urban Woman Magazine is finally out! This edition gives insights into issues that women in some parts of Nigeria struggle with, while also answering the one question that has made seeking justice for sexual abuse for many, difficult. “In this edition, we sought to answer the question, “Can one feel... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Peter Okoye reveals Psquare has been in trouble for “four years” but they kept it secret | More stories

Here’s most of the entertainment gist you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still trending this Thursday morning. Peter Okoye says his family has been fighting for four years  The brothers that make up Nigeria’s most successful duo are not done talking about the issues that led to their... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Heineken LFDW 2017 kicks off with new collections from Style Temple, Kinabuti, Nkwo/Studio 189, Ejiro Amos Tafiri designs, others

Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017 kicked off on Wednesday, October 25, with various collections presented by Style Temple, Kinabuti, Amede, Nkwo/Studio 189, Ejiro Amos Tafiri designs, Morafa FF, 8th Wanda, JZO, Omilua/Titi Belo, Ugo Monye, Eki Orleans, Johnson Johnson and others. Themed ‘Africa: Shaping Fashion’s Future’, the 7th edition of the highly anticipated... Read More
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October 26, 2017

The Big 5: Presidency denies Buhari asked Maina to return to Nigeria, Senators donates 1,280 bags of rice to “cushion” suffering of Kogi workers, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has continued its fervent denial that it had nothing to do with the reinstatement of the wanted ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, despite testimonies from Maina’s family that President Buhari directly invited him back to the country. The presidency... Read More
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October 26, 2017

‘Ex-Appeal Court president Justice Salami rejects appointment as anti-corruption committee chairman’

Former President of the Court of Appeal Justice Ayo Salami (retd) has rejected his appointment as the Chairman of the Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO), The Nation reports. Justice Salami was named the chair of COTRIMCO, which was set up by the National Judicial Council (NJC,) on September 27. According to The... Read More
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October 26, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Unpaid salary: Senators donate 1280 bags of rice to Kogi workers | Boko Haram kills 8 soldiers in Yobe | More stories

Govt officials loyal to Jonathan reinstated Maina – Presidency – YNaija Those who reinstated Maina work for Buhari, not me | Jonathan replies Presidency – YNaija Buhari did not invite Maina back into the country – Presidency – YNaija Unpaid salary: Senators donate 1280 bags of rice to Kogi workers – YNaija Police IG gave... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Reps summon Fashola over alleged violation of 2017 Appropriation Act

The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over alleged violation of the 2017 Appropriation Act. The lawmakers queried the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc over the utilization of N22 billion spent monthly on gas without regular supply of power. Committee directed the Minister to appear before it... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Police IG gave Aisha Buhari 2 SUVs | Misau blows hot in senate

Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isa Misau on Wednesday alleged that the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris gave two Sports Utility Vehicles to the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. Misau said this when he appeared before the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Investigation of Various Allegations Levelled Against the Police. Background: Senator Misau had accused Ibrahim Idris of collecting... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Fayose escapes death as fire razes his car in Lagos

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday escaped death after his Mercedes-Benz G-Class was consumed by fire on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos State. According to Lere Olayinka, his spokesman, Fayose was not in the car by providence. Olayinka said the cause of the fire was unknown. “There was an accident involving Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose’s... Read More
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