WEF launches $1.7trn devt initiative for Africa

The World Economic Forum and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation has set up a joint task force to redesign development financing for Africa and other developing economies.
The decision to set up the task force was reached at the conclusion of proceedings of the forum in Abuja.
According to Development Initiatives, an independent organisation working on poverty elimination, approximately $1.7 trillion in development assistance flows from the developed to the developing world.
The task force will redesign the channeling of these development assistance to key sectors of the economy for maximum benefit.

Jungle justice: Lagos vows to deal with perpetrators

Lagos State government has threatened to punish any resident who attempted to carry out jungle justice on suspected criminals in the state.
In a statement by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ade Ipaye, made available to Vanguard at the weekend, it noted that in recent times, Lagosians have embarked on the habit meting out instant punishment by lynching, burning or killing suspected criminals.

You've Been "Doing" Me Since I Was 17 ––Girl Blasts Top Actor

Top actor Eddie Murphy is in the eyes of the storm. This time, the actor is in a scandal with a transsexual female known as Honey Dip Ashton. She claims she and the popular actor had been having séxual relationship since she was 17 years old and she is now exposing intimate details of their bedroom activities online.

According to her tweet, Honey Dip is set to sue Eddie Murphy for $1.2million. Woman trouble!

The Okoye brothers are back!

P-Square’s latest music video “Taste The Money” was shot in South Africa. The video for the hit single was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and you can check it out below. 

Chibok girls: Bisi Akande reaction irresponsible – Reuben Abati

First, we consider it most unfortunate that the chairman of the APC will use the opportunity of ​the ​situation ​in the country ​namely the abduction of the ​​girls ​of GSSC, Chibok ​to engage in partisan blackmail.
The issue of national security should go beyond partisan politics. This is a very serious moment requiring seriousness. But to reduce all of that to partisan politics is in bad taste, ​irresponsible​ one-upmanship.​ ​
One, Nigeria is not on auto pilot. There is a government in place, there is a President who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. He is doing his very best to provide quality leadership and to reassure Nigerians that government stands ready always to defend their best interest.

Britain, China, France, Canada join US to offer assistance in communications, logistics, intelligence planning

DAYS of terror in Nigeria may be over soon as countries of the orld have joined forces to end the menace of Boko Haram and, as well, help rescue the abducted schoolgirls of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State.
The United States Department of Defence, the Pentagon, has said it is sending no fewer than 10 military troops to Nigeria, as part of the US effort to help find over 230 girls kidnapped by the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram.

#BringBackOurGirls: Pope Francis Joins Campaign

More troops needed in CAR to disarm rebels----Amnesty International

Although disarmament in the Central African Republic has begun, people are afraid to return to their homes. Given the size of the country, more troops are needed for this to succeed, says AI adviser Joanne Marina.
 A humanitarian crisis is looming over the Central African Republic. Tens of thousands of people have been seeking refuge in makeshift camps around the capital Bangui following a wave of massacres. The sectarian bloodshed erupted last week when a Christian militia group that opposes the Seleka rebels, who are in power in the country, attacked Bangui. More than 500 people have been killed over the last few days. Joanne Marina, you're in Bangui. Can you please tell us where you've been in the city and what you've been able to see?

What top music stars earn per show

Long gone are the days when entertainers are seen as lackeys who have to sleep at people’s doorsteps for their rations in life. Now, they are not only running the show, they are also smiling to the banks in a big way. They now own the most fashionable cars, most luxurious houses and even get to have the ‘girls’ long ahead of many in the queue.

Wife Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Air Force Officer

 The 28-year-old wife of an Air Force officer has been arrested for allegedly strangling him with the help of her 17-year-old lover, police said Saturday.
Sudha Chandra reportedly strangled 40-year-old sergeant Ramesh Chandra at their home in Subroto Park in south Delhi April 10.