Nigeria must do more to fight poverty - Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the recent report that Nigeria is the poorest in the world is the hypocrisy of the West against Africans.  

However, he said it should propel Nigerian leaders to do more in the fight against corruption and fighting poverty. According to a report by Punch, Adeboye stated this recently in Lagos at a special prayer and thanksgiving service organised by the RCCG National Headquarters, Throne of Grace Parish.  The cleric said western countries also had the “poorest of the poor” among them but oftentimes were underreported.  

He said, “you will move round some so-called developed countries and one will be shocked by the level of poverty that the people are experiencing.”  

Adeboye, who spoke through his Assistant General Overseer, Personnel and Administration, Pastor Johnson Odesola, asked, “Who is doing the categorisation of developed countries and some undeveloped countries. It is the opinion of the few people whose facts can be contested. When they talk, they talk about the things that favour them and they want us to continue in the trajectory that our system is failing so that they will continue to benefit from our failures.”  

Still, he urged the government at all levels to use the report as an opportunity to double their fight against the scourge of poverty and inequality ravaging our country.

Togolese opposition leader, Nicodeme Habia enters day 10 of hunger strike

Nicodeme Ayao Habia, president of an opposition party in Togo today entered the 10th day of his hunger strike saying “physically I’m very weak but spiritually and mentally I am strong”.

Habia lies on a mat in front of the Ghanaian embassy in Lome, where he is demanding the release of protesters who have been detained for months after demonstrating against the ruling regime.

“Doctors come every day, I get seen by them. The rest is up to me. If I can make this sacrifice for change in my country, I should do it. I don’t fear for my life, what’s important for me is the release of the prisoners. I’m here to show the world what’s happening in Togo” he says.

The West African bloc ECOWAS stepped in early this year to negotiate between Togo’s government and the opposition after months of protests with people calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe. The opposition parties had obtained the release of about 40 people arrested in connection with protests and 10 others were released in early September.  

However, according to the leaders of the coalition of 14 opposition parties, there are still 44 people languishing in Togolese prisons who are yet to have their case heard in court. The minister of justice maintains that their situation will be examined on a case-by-case basis.

So far, Habia has refused to break his fast, only drinking water to stay alive.  On Monday, he was visited by police. “When they arrived, they told me to get out quickly and knowing my rights, I resisted and turned back. I’m not here to hurt anyone. I’m here to call attention to the national and international community for the release of my compatriots"  he said.

D’Tigress’ #FIBAWWC journey comes to an End after Loss to USA

The Nigerian women’s basketball team D’Tigress‘ journey has come to an end at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain.

The team wowed the whole world after winning three matches consecutively in the tournament.

D’Tigress, after defeating Turkey, Argentina and Greece, became, not only the first African team to win a match or advance past the group stage in the world cup, but also the first to advance to the Quarter Finals.

The team lost to the United States of America 40 – 71 on Friday.

We wish them all the best and congratulate them for making the country proud!

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Germany wins right to host Euro 2024 European Championship

Germany have won the right to host the 2024 European Championship.

The three-time winners of the competition who hosted the event in 1988, won 2024 hosting right after they beat Turkey in a vote by UEFA's executive committee in Nyon, Switzerland on Thursday.

The competition is expected to last for 32 days with 51 games to be played in June and July. 

Berlin's Olympic Stadium will host the final of the 24-team competition, while nine other cities that will be used for games are Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munichand Stuttgart.

''He's uninformed and too inexperienced to dabble into such issues'' - APC tells Davido over his comments on Osun rerun

Last night, Davido went to twitter to allege that the APC has mapped out its strategy to rig the rerun election in Osun state today, Thursday September 27th.

The party's UK branch has replied him, saying he is uninformed and too inexperienced to dabble into such issues. See the exchange below

Nigeria’s D’Tigress makes Historic win Against Argentina, advances to Next Round

After defeating Turkey in their first ever win at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s D’Tigress went on to secure the win against Argentina in their second group game.

This makes the women, the first Africa country to win 2 FIBA World Cup group stage games.

Congratulations, sisters!

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BREAKING NEWS!!!

DTigress make history again as Nigeria becomes the first African country to win two games at the Group stage of the Women’s World Cup.

They defeat Argentina 75-70 to advance to the next round of the #FIBAWWC

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Nigeria win back-to-back games and clinch second spot in Group B!

They will now face Greece in the #FIBAWWC Quarter-Final Qualifications, and the winner of that one gets to face the mighty USA in the Quarter-Finals...

Final score: 70-75

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress wins first ever Group Stage Match at FIBA Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s female basketball team D’Tigress beat Turkey 74-68 for their first ever win at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

The African champions were trailing with 12 points in the first quarter, with Turkey leading 19-7.

But having already tasted defeat in the tournament, losing 86-68 to Australia, the girls were determined to not leave with tournament without any win.

ESPN writes that Sarah Ogoke led all scorers with 22 points, and outscored Turkey in all statistics.

Nigeria beat Turkey and earn their first-ever win at a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup!

Final score: 🇳🇬 74-68 🇹🇷#FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/oFy4wSkRHT

— FIBA (@FIBA) September 23, 2018

The Nigerians will meet Argentina in their last group game on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods wins for the first time since 2013 to claim 2018 USPGA Tour Championship

Golf legend, Tiger Woods has picked up his first victory since 2013 by winning the 2018 Tour Championship and his 80th on the PGA Tour.

The 42-year-old who struggled with career-threatening back injuries before his comeback parred the last hole to shoot 1-over-par 70 and beat Billy Horschel by two strokes at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Sunday night.

Woods who dropped as low as 1,199th late last year is expected to go to No. 13 in the world after claiming his first victory in more than five years.

"This is going to be up there with one of the better accomplishments I have had,'' Woods said about the possibility of winning Sunday. "Just considering where I've been, what I've had to dig through and fight through, the amount of help I had to have to get to this point. My body was a wreck.

"Had to battle through it. Not knowing what was on the other side. Didn't know if I'd be able to compete at this level. I was just hoping for a better lifestyle. It's been a very evolving kind of feeling and journey.''

Stunning three-generation photo of Jada Pinkett-Smith, her mom and daughter showing off their killer abs

Jada Pinkett-Smith shared this stunning three-generation photo of herself, her mom, Adrienne Banfield Jones and daughter, Willow Smith, showing off their killer abs during a workout session together.

MBGN 2018: 23-year old Miss Imo, Anita Ukah crowned new queen

The 2018 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant came to  an end last night, with Miss Imo, Anita Ukah who graduated from Igbinedion University in 2016 emerging as the new queen.  

With her victory, Anita will represent Nigeria at the Miss World 2018 Pageant holding in December 8 in Sanya, China.

Miss Lagos, Aramide Oluwatobi was the First Runner-up who will represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant while the second Runner-up was Miss Edo (Danielle Jatto) who also won the award for (Best Traditional Attire) and will represent Nigeria at the Miss Tourism Beauty Pageant.

See other winners below;

Third Runner-Up was Miss Sokoto (Valentina Ogbonaya) who will represent Nigeria in Miss ECOWAS Pageant.

Fourth Runner-up was Miss Ogun (Tolulope Mary Ayanfalu)

Fifth Runner-up was Miss Kwara (Damilola Adeshina)

Miss Amity: Miss Rivers (Betty Harry)      

Miss Photogenic: Miss Benue (Anna Tenna)      

Best Evening Wear: Miss Plateau (Meyaroghene Ariagbobe)      

MBGN Model: Miss Nasarawa (Obianuju Ononuju)      

Best Traditional Outfit: Miss Edo (Daniella Jatto)      

Miss Charismatic: Miss Oyo (Chiamaka Okechukwu)      

Face of Select Pro: Miss Adamawa (Sandra Chisom Ndigwe)

CBN revokes Skye Bank’s licence

The Central Bank of Nigeria has withdrawn the operating licence of Skye Bank.

Umar Ibrahim, chairman of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), made this known to journalists today Friday September 21st. 

The former Skye Bank which has been taken over by the Assets Management Corporations of Nigeria (AMCON) will now be known as Polaris Bank.

USA overtakes Russia and Saudi Arabia for the first time in 45 years to becomes the world's largest oil producer

The United States has risen to the top the list of oil-producing countries for the first time in almost 45 years.

The US overtook Saudi Arabia for monthly crude oil production back in February and likely surpassed Russia some time in June or August, new data shows which comes after the development of fracking led to a boom in shale oil production while massively reducing drilling costs.

The figures are based on preliminary estimates published by the US Energy Information Administration last week. If confirmed, it would mark the first time since 1973 that the US has topped world rankings. 

The agency said it expects the US to hold its position at the top of the chart for the remaining months of 2018 and throughout 2019.  After languishing at less than 6million barrels of oil per month between 2000 and 2011, American oil production began rapidly increasing from 2012 onwards.  

That figure has now almost doubled in the last six years, though there was a dip between 2014 and early 2016 when the price of crude plunged and oil companies were forced to scale back operations.

At the center of the boom is Texas, and in particular the Permian Basin in the west of the state. The Lone Star state now produces so much oil that it would be ranked third in the world on its own if it were a country, outstripping the likes of Iraq and Iran.

A change in the law allowing US companies to export crude oil for the first time in 40 years also came into effect in 2015, further boosting production.  Meanwhile, the US has climbed up the rankings in terms of energy security because it relies less on foreign imports to meet its needs.

Brazilian Police seizes $16m in Cash & Wristwatches from Equatorial Guinea’s VP Delegation

About $16m in cash and luxury watches were intercepted from a delegation with Teodorin Nguema Obiang, the vice president of Equatorial Guinea.

Teodorin is also the son of Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the country’s president.

Estadao reports that Brazil’s federal police seized the cash and watches after searching their private plane which arrived at the Viracaspos airport near Sao Paulo on Friday.

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About $1.5m cash was found in one bag and $15m worth of luxury watches was found in another bag.

Brazilian law prohibits people from entering the country with more than 10,000 reais ($2,424) in cash.

According to Estadao, an official of the Equatorial Guinea Embassy in Brazil, who was with the delegation at the time, the money was for Teodorin’s medical treatment and hotel expenses during his stay in Brazil.

The official, the report added, said the luxury watches, engraved with Teodorin’s initials were for his personal use.

Teodorin’s belongings were not searched as he was the only one with diplomatic immunity among the delegation.

Teodorin has been accused of embezzlement of public funds, using it to fund a lavish lifestyle. In 2017, he was sentenced to a three-year suspended sentence on charges of embezzlement of public funds and money laundering.

Teodorin’s father Teodoro has ruled Equatorial Guinea for about 39 years.

Twin Brothers become Millionaires after creating Cryptocurrency

Brothers Steve & Sam Williams, founders of Populous

Twin brothers Steve and Sam Williams have become multi-millionaires after launching what is one of the world’s leading crytocurrencies.

What’s more impressive was that their crytocurrency – Populous – was designed and created in the kitchen of their mum who emigrated to the UK from Nigeria.

Evening Standard reports that Populous, which helps small and medium-sized businesses with cash flow, is ranked the 51st most valuable crytocurrency in the world – out of about 2000.

The brothers have a rough history, growing up in a neighbourhood rife with gang violence. Steve said:

It was very tough in terms of gang violence. You had no choice: you either got bullied or you pretended to be part of one of the gangs to safeguard yourself.

But they grew out of that and are now worth, thanks to the 16 million Populous “tokens” they own, about $55.3 million.

Andela appoints Omowale David-Ashiru as First Female Country Director for Nigeria

Omowale David-Ashiru

Andela has announced the appointment of Omowale David-Ashiru as its Nigeria Country Director.

Omowale will lead Andela Nigeria‘s team of over 500 people, ensuring that the organisation continues to advance its objectives of developing Africa’s future technology leaders.

Omowale had spent almost two decades in management consulting and entrepreneurship. She spent 11 years at Accenture, growing to become a seasoned management consultant and certified project manager.

Omowale then moved on to entrepreneurship, launching a fashion retail company she managed for eight years.

“Everything I’ve done before now feels like a preparation for this role,” Omowale said. “I’m excited to join this wonderful team of highly motivated individuals who are investing their skills and effort into advancing opportunity and potential in Nigeria and the continent at large.”

Omowale obtained a First Class B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ibadan. She describes herself as one who has a deep passion for people, an avid reader, and loves adventure.

Tanzania stops Female Lawmakers from using Fake Nails and Eyelashes

Tanzanian President, John Magufuli

The Tanzanian Parliament has banned lawmakers from entering with fake nails and eyelashes.

Premium Times reports that the ban was announced by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Job Ndugai.

His claim is that fake nails and lashes pose serious health risks that are “costly to the country.”

Short dresses and jeans are also banned from the parliament, and the ban will extend to visitors, too.

Consultations are also reportedly being made to stop MPs who use “excessive” make-up from entering the parliament.

“Say no to these drugs” – Bow Wow opens up on Codeine Addiction

Bow Wow

Bow Wow has opened up on his struggle with drug addiction, calling on the youth to stay away from drugs.

He disclosed how he was addicted to lean (a.k.a purple drank) – a mixture made up of cough syrup (used in a manner inconsistent with its labelling), soft drinks, and hard, fruit-flavoured candy.

He said he was taking lean every day while making the 2007 album Face Off with Omarion.

He disclosed how it affected his health, saying he almost died. He said: “To this day I’m affected. My stomach will never be the same and it hasn’t been”

“That sh** is not cool and i was doing it to be cool!” he said.

See his tweets below:

To the youth- Stop with these dumb ass drugs. Im going to let something out. When me and omarion worked on FACE OFF album. I was high off lean everyday! When yall saw me on BET going off on torae i was high off lean. My attitude everything changed. My fans started to…

Turn on me my family too. I never promoted lean in my songs. The whole time i was on the UCP tour with chris I WAS SIPPING 4’s atleast 7 times a day. I was addicted until our show in Cincinnati.. i came off stg and passed out woke up in the hospital i was having withdraws

I never felt a pain like that ever. It was summer but i was walking round with 3 hoodies on because i was so cold. I missed the chicago show of that tour baltimore show BECAUSE I WAS F***ING HIGH AND SICK!!!! that sh** is not cool and i was doing it to be cool!

Kick that sh**! Be a good son or daughter. Be the best you. Ima start being more vocal. We gotta save the youth from going out early. Parents watch your kids. Explain to them. We want yall to live man. I almost died fucking with syrup. To this day im affected my stomach will

Never be the same and it hasnt been. DRUG FREE IS THE WAY TO BE! smarten up tighten up out here. We cant lose no more of you. Not one! I love all yall. The young artist all the kids around the world.. dont follow a trend. Break the cycle. PEACE

Go back and watch the face off show BET gave us! Look how dumb i looked. My ranting i was angry every day. They try to protect the truth by saying i was dehydrated… nawww bro. I WAS HIGH OFF PROMETHAZINE CODEINE! Actavis. SAY NO TO THESE DRUGS

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Nas Makes Forbes’ World’s Highest Paid Hip Hop Acts List for the 1st Time

Nas took thenumber six spot in this year’s Forbes list of world’s highest-paid hip hop acts, the first time since his debut album.

Nas hits the spot with an earning of $44 million over the past year, an income made from tours, endorsement deals and equity stakes from venture capitalist Ben Horowitz. 

Topping the list this year is JAY-Z with an earning of $76.5 million, followed closely by Diddy with $64 million from his stakes in Ciroc and Deleon tequila.

Next on the list is Kendrick Lamar whose huge Black Panther project, Nike and American Express deal puts him on number three spot with $58 million.

Drake and J.Cole take fifth and seventh spot with $47 million and $35 Million respectively. Sadly, no female star makes this year’s top 10 spot.

Photo Credit: @nas

NYSC Certificate Saga: Court slates October 8 to hear suit against Kemi Adeosun

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 8 to hear a suit asking it to sack the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, from office for not possessing a valid discharge certificate issued by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

The Chief Judge of the high court, Justice Abdul Abdu-Kafarati, has assigned the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/712/2018, to Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu for expeditious hearing. A constitutional lawyer, Mr. Francis Obalim, had approached the court, praying for an order quashing and setting aside Mrs. Adeosun’s appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari, after Premiumtimes reported in July that she forged her discharge certficate.

Since the report was released, Adeosun has not come out to deny the allegation.

The constitutional lawyer, Francis Obalim, through his counsel, Johnmary Jideobi, has also asked the court for an order of perpetual injunction, restraining FG from further according a Ministerial status to the Adeosun until she presents a valid certificate of discharge regularly issued by the NYSC. He wants the court to compel the 1st defendant to refund forthwith to FG, through the Treasury Single Account domiciled at the Central Bank of Nigeria, all the salaries, emoluments, allowances and such other benefits she has enjoyed since her resumption as a Minister in 2015.

Other defendants in the suit are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Clerk of the Senate.

According to the court papers, the lawyer prayed the court to determine

 “Whether upon an intimate reading and complete understanding Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, the 1st Defendant is qualified to be employed by the Federal Government of Nigeria either as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or in any other capacity whatsoever without first presenting a valid discharge certificate issued by the National Youth Service Corp? As well as, “Whether the appointment of the 1st Defendant by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria [as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria] and the subsequent confirmation of same by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are not a nullity and therefore liable to be quashed and set aside being acts done in circumvention of a condition precedent and in violation of Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended? Upon determination of the questions, he sought for,

“A declaration of this Honourable Court upon an intimate reading and complete understanding of Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, the 1st Defendant is NOT qualified to be employed by the Federal Government of Nigeria either as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or in any other capacity whatsoever without first presenting a valid discharge certificate issued by the National Youth Service Corp.

“A declaration of this Honourable Court that the appointment of the 1st Defendant by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria [as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria] and the subsequent confirmation of same by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are a nullity and therefore liable to be quashed and set aside being acts done in circumvention of a condition precedent and in contravention of mandatory Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended?

“An order of this Honourable Court quashing and setting aside the appointment of the 1st Defendant as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria the same being an act done in circumvention of a condition precedent and in contravention of mandatory Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended “An order of this Honourable Court quashing and setting aside the confirmation of the 1st Defendant as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria carried out by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria the same being an act done in circumvention of a condition precedent and in contravention of mandatory Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. “An order of perpetual injunction of this Honourable Court restraining the Federal Government of Nigeria from further considering, nominating, appointing, screening and or confirming the 1st Defendant as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or any other government position howsoever named or described until she presents a valid certificate of discharge regularly issued by the National Youth Service Corp in view of Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the National Youth Service Corp Act which is an integral part of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended”. Likewise, “An order of this Honourable Court compelling the 1st Defendant to refund FORTHWITH to the Federal Government of Nigeria [through the Treasury Single Account domiciled at the Central Bank of Nigeria] all the salaries, emoluments, allowances and such other benefits she has enjoyed since her resumption as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2015 up to the point of the filing of the instant suit”.

Federal Government of Nigeria orders deportation of 36 Indians 2 Koreans over visa violation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the immediate deportation of 36 Indians and two Democratic People’s Republic of Korea nationals for committing visa related offences.

The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau who signed the deportation order on Tuesday September 11th in his Office, said the deportation is in pursuant to section 45(2, 3 and 4) of the Nigeria Immigration Act 2015.

According to him, the Indian nationals gained entry into the country with fake visas and counterfeit Immigration stamps, while the Korean nationals failed to regularize their stay upon the expiration of their contract with Zamfara State Government.

Dambazau gave the names of the affected nationals in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Bello Umar as Mr. AN CHUN SIK and Mr. JON SU GYONG of the Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea.

The names of the 36 Indians are: Mr. Sajji, Mrs. Sajji Arvini, Mrs. Sunil Babujumma, Mrs. Meemi, Mr. Papachi, Mr. Deva, Mr. Rajani, Mrs. Kiran Shivachadra, Mr. Shivachadra, Mr. Shakthi, Mr. Prabhukumar, Mr. Rajan, Mr. Shree Kumar, Mr. Jagandeesh, Mrs. Mamathaja, Mrs. Sheela, Mr. Prasad, Mr. Pappa, Ms. Nirveni, Mr. Shambhu Kumar and Mrs. Reshma.

Others are; Mr. Ravi Kumar, Mr. Iraji, Mrs. Jinotha, Mr. Kishore, Mr. Nageena, Mrs. Sheelavathi, Mr. Nentaraju/Santhosh Kumar, Mrs. Sumati, Mr. Krishna Lokesh, Mr. Santhil, Mr. Vasantha, Mr. Seebu, Mr. Vishwanath, Mr. Vishwanth Ramya and Mr. Rajeshwari.

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri reveals the only person who can make him quit smoking

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri who is a chain-smoker has revealed the only person who can make him quit smoking.

The 59-year-old Italian who was known for chain-smoking on the touchline and smoke about five packs every day during his time in Italy, says the only one person who can make him even think about quitting is his father, Amerigo.   

Sarri told Il Mattino: 'When my father learned I had this offer (from Chelsea), he told me to go to London, that it was the right thing to do.

'He did ask me to stop smoking at least while I'm here. He is the only one who for five minutes can make me wobble in my convictions.'

Due to the fact that smoking is prohibited inside English football stadiums, Sarri has been forced to abandon his matchday habit, and only uses what appear to be plastic cigarette filters. 

'I am a proud feminist who embraces her femininity' – Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji declares

Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has openly declared she's a proud feminist who embraces her femininity.

The actress made this known in an interview with Women and Hollywood Magazine, a media orgnaisation that educates, advocates, and agitates for gender diversity in Hollywood and the global film industry.

She said: 'I’m a proud feminist who embraces her femininity. I feel sometimes women are made to feel self-conscious and ashamed of their womanhood. Perhaps like “Wonder Woman,” we may wake up one day to discover that it is our superpower, and then we would be unstoppable.”

When asked to name her favorite woman-directed film and why. Genevieve Nnaji said;

“Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman.” It was powerful and strong, and at the same time, feminine and sexy.

Speaking on the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, she said: “How quickly the oppressed have risen to the top, and yet the train has not stopped. If anything, they continue to create amazing content.”

History has shown that in almost every situation where a group of people or a demographic is being oppressed, it’s usually because the oppressors are threatened by the potential of the oppressed to be great. I’m happy women all over the world are discovering their superpower and turning “why me?” into “not me.”

Naomi Osaka becomes First Japanese Woman to win US Open after beating idol Serena Williams

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with the championship trophy after winning the Women’s Singles finals match against Serena Williams of the United States on Day Thirteen of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Naomi Osaka has become the first Japanese woman to win the US Open after beating her idol Serena Williams.

Osaka won the match in straight sets, beating Serena 6-2, 6-4.

Osaka’s first US Open win was, however, marred by controversy after Serena protested being penalized by the umpire.

First, she had been issued a warning after her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, gestured to her. She told the umpire, Carlos Ramos, she “never cheats.”

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More drama here!! @serenawilliams NOT taking any nonsense from the Umpire!!#USOpen

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A few games later, she got a point penalty after breaking her racket. She then called the umpire “a thief,” claiming he stole a point from her, and was given a game penalty afterward.

Serena called the game referee and supervisor, saying the penalty was not fair. She said:

There are men out here that do a lot worse, but because I’m a woman, because I’m a woman you’re going to take this away from me? That is not right.

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Serena Williams after getting penalized because she called judge a "thief" "There;s a a lot of men who have said things and because they are men nothing happens to them"....

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Serena, after the match, urged the crowd to celebrate Osaka’s win as she played well.

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.@serenawilliams instructs crowd to stop booing and celebrate @Naomi_Osaka_'s moment of winning her first grand slam. #USOpen

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