African politicians now staging civilian coups - Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan in his speech at the 17th convocation of Igbinedion University Okada, where he was conferred with the honorary degree of doctor of science, alleged that African politicians are now staging civilian coups.



The former President stated that these politicians are now replacing military coup with civilian coup because they want to own an office.



Jonathan backed his claim with the violence witnessed during the governorship elections in his home state Bayelsa and in Kogi state where a woman was burnt alive in her house.




“Let me plead with my fellow politicians, they should stop killing the people, destroying properties because people want to own office,” he said.

“What happened in the last governorship elections in my state, Bayelsa and Kogi state, especially in Kogi state where a woman was burnt alive in her house, is something that should not happen in any normal society. Something is fundamentally wrong with our political system.

“Only yesterday (Friday) in one African country, we were discussing the politics of our continent…most of us former heads of state, presidents, former presidents and vice presidents. The way African politics is going, we are replacing military coup with civilian coup and that cannot sustain the continent.”

I’ve not made money from Nollywood – Dayo Amusa laments

Actress and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa has lamented over not making any money from Nollywood even after shooting 12 movies and still counting.



Amusa in the interview with The Sun disclosed that she does other things that generate money for her but however expressed hope of making money from Nollywood someday.


“I do a lot of things that generate money for me. I have always done business even before I came into Nollywood and I am still in business. I came into Nollywood as an actress before becoming a movie producer and to date, I have shot 12 movies and still counting. Truth be told, I have not made money from Nollywood yet. After 12 movies I have not made the kind of money that I should make but I know I will make it. You see, there is a difference between making a huge profit and then, just getting your money back on your investment. I haven’t broken even" she said.



She also disclosed that her major challenge is that her movies are not yet being shown in cinemas.


“I love doing good movies and putting up good content. I think my major challenge now is that my movies are not showing in all cinemas in the country like I hoped and it saddens me. Their excuse is that my movies are indigenous and the titles are local but I am like ‘we get to watch foreign movies indigenous to different parts of the world yet subtitled and these movies are been shown in our cinemas so I ask the question ‘why can’t we encourage our local content?’ I want to believe that even if a movie is 100 per cent indigenous, that does not stop it from showing in cinemas as long as the movie is well subtitled.

“It has greatly affected me as an independent film maker, I do most of my productions from my purse. It is not like I get grants and it really eats moviemakers up when we don’t get the opportunity to showcase what we have.

“Even if they feel we are not getting it right, there is a way they can inform us that this is what you need to achieve this and that. But they just label it local content, indigenous this and indigenous that, giving what we do all sorts of names but the fact is, when you preview a job and story wise you have it, picture wise you have it, quality wise and artistic whatever you have it, then why the barrier? Why can’t such a movie be seen in all cinemas across Nigeria.

“But they are giving excuses that when cinema going audiences hear the title, they will not like it. Who says so? Yes, a title could have a very positive impact on a production but a title is a title, be it local or English or what have you. An indigenous title cannot stop a good film from flying at the box office,” she adds with emphasis.

Deadly crackdowns on non-violent protests and journalists affecting Nigeria's image - US lawmakers write Nigerian government

New Jersey's Senator Robert Menedez and Josh Gotheimer, a member of congress have written the Nigerian government over reports of the country's security services assaulting and detaining journalists, using excessive force on non-violent protesters and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression.



In the letter dated November 25 and addressed to Sylvanus Nsofor who is Nigeria’s ambassador to the US, the US lawmakers expressed strong concern about closing media and civic space in Nigeria which according to them is affecting the image of the West-African country.



They further affirmed that Nigeria should be a shining to other African countries as it plays a critical role in preserving peace and stability in the continent.




“We write to express strong concern about closing media and civic space in Nigeria,” the letter read.

“There have been a number of troubling reports about Nigerian security services assaulting and detaining journalists, using excessive force on non-violent protesters and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression, and otherwise prevent Nigerians from fully exercising their fundamental constitutional rights.

“Journalists and activists such as Omoyele Sowore, Jones Abiri, Kofi Bartels, Samuel Ogundipe, and others investigating and speaking-out about politically sensitive problems like corruption or insecurity have been harassed and detained; with reports that some have even been tortured.

“In the least one instance, the Department of Security Services has ignored a court order to release a detained activist. Restrictions and deadly crackdowns on non-violent protests since 2015 have similarly reflected a lack of apparent commitment to civic freedom which is beginning to negatively impact the image of Nigeria’s government, both at home and abroad.

“Failure to respect the rights in the charter and those in the Nigeria’s constitution, the congress said undermines the country’s ability to lead in the area.

“We urge you to ensure that the rights and liberties contained in the constitution are observed for all citizens, and to take strong action against further closing space for journalists, political opposition, and those in civil society.”

Goals: See the transformation of two best friends who are losing weight together ( See photos)

Two best friends are being praised online after they revealed they have been working hard together to lose some weight.


One of them, @lilfizzle_ took to her Twitter page to share before and after photos of them. and also disclosed that they have already lost 95 pounds and still counting.


Sharing the photos, she wrote: Besties who lose weight together, stay together. 95 pounds down and counting .

Queen Elizabeth ‘to retire in 18 months’ for Charles to become Prince Regent

Prince Charles is reportedly preparing to take over leadership of the British Royals when his mother, The Queen turns 95.



The Queen’s oldest son met with his father at Sandringham yesterday, November 26, to discuss the continuing fallout from his brother’s disastrous TV interview about his links to Jeffry Epstein.



Prince Charles’ key role in "retiring" Prince Andrew from public life has fed speculation he is preparing to become "shadow King", which would see him control day-to-day royal affairs while his mother remains monarch.



Queen Elizabeth will turn 95 in 18 months. 95 was also the age at which her husband Prince Philip withdrew from his public duties.



There is talk among courtiers that she may use the milestone to allow her son to become Prince Regent, the Sun reports.



A royal source told the paper: "The scandal surrounding Andrew and Epstein gave Charles an opportunity to step in to show that he can run The Firm. No one is bigger than the institution of the Royal Family. Not even Andrew, the Queen’s favourite son.



"Charles recognised that and acted decisively — like the king he may well soon be. This was the moment when Charles stepped up as Prince Regent, the Shadow King"

Tracee Ellis Ross, 47, shows off her incredible body in new bikini photos

Tracee Ellis Ross, 47, has got a great body and she flaunted it while posing in a pink bikini.



The actress shared the photos with the caption: "Mac n Cheese, Greens and Hot Water Cornbread !!! Happy almost Thanksgiving!"



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Disney star Chris Tavarez charged with Felony Domestic Violence after leaving his girlfriend with 'concussion’

American actor and model, Chris Tavarez has been charged with Felony Domestic Violence after he allegedly gave his girlfriend a concussion.



Earlier in November, the former Disney star reportedly struck his partner in the head during an argument and then fled the scene.The woman's injuries resulted in a concussion.



When Police were called to the scene in Hollywood, Tavarez had fled the scene already by the time the cops arrived. The responding officers noticed marks on the woman's body who refused any medical treatment.



Days after the alleged assault, Tavarez was arrested on a felony charge by police. He was later released after posting $100,000 bail.



According to TMZ, the Los Angeles District Attorney on Wednesday, November 27, charged the 27-year-old actor with two counts of spousal battery for an incident that occurred in June 2017.



He pled no contest to one count, and had to serve 180 days in jail, complete a 52-week Domestic Violence Treatment Program, pay a fine and was ordered to stay away from the victim. The second count was dismissed.



He was also placed on 36 months summary probation, which means his latest arrest could mean a probation violation, the outlet reported.



Tavarez is best known for his roles on the Disney shot KC Undercover and Disney Channel movie Avalon High. He also appeared in Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns.