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Being part of the most recognised African-American actors in the entertainment industry, Derek Luke has proven to be an outstanding individual. The actor Derek, however, did not have a smooth ride to fame. He speaks of his past with unerring honesty. He is not ashamed of his struggles. Image: facebook.com, @actorderekluke Source: UGC Derek Luke keeps a low profile regarding his personal life. However, he is a good role model, in his marriage life and career, to many young African-Americans. He is also a true reflection of the new America that gives equal opportunities and one that encourages racial justice. Derek Luke profile summary Name : Derek Luke Nickname : Derek, D Date of birth : 24th April 1974 Place of birth : New Jersey, Jersey City Age : 45 years Nationality : African-American Height : 5 feet 11 inches Net worth : $5 million Occupation : Actor Religion : Atheist Ethnicity : Afro-American Sexual orientation : Straight Marital status : Married Eye colour :...

Flying Eagles 21-man squad for the forthcoming FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Poland has been made public by coach Paul Aigbogun. The former Gabros boss unveiled the list over dinner at the team’s training camp on Monday, May 13 in Bad Goegging, Germany. A breakdown of squad revealed the quartet of captain Ikouwem Utin, goalkeeper Olawale Oremade, midfielder Kingsley Michael and forward Henry Offia made the cut that was dominated by foreign-based players. READ ALSO: John Obi Mikel set for Super Eagles comeback ahead of AFCON 2019 Other squad members listed include defender Valentine Ozornwafor, who was named in the Team of the Tournament at the U20 AFCON finals in Niger Republic last February, along with attacking midfielder Effiom Maxwell. The Flying Eagles are expected to battle Red Bull Salzburg in a friendly on Tuesday evening before heading to Germany for their final pre-World Cup friendly against Red Bull Leipzig in Germany on Friday, The Nigerian delegation are scheduled to...

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday, May 13, on its official twitter page, released things an arrested person should do to avoid arrest situations turning violent. The NPF said that arrest situations could easily turn bad if the person under arrest is seen as resisting arrest. The police said that trying to resist arrest is itself an offence, adding that even if the arrest is perceived to be illegal, it should still be allowed to take place. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “Arrest situations can easily turn violent. If not properly handled, it can portray you as a hostile person or give the impression that you are resisting arrest which on its own constitutes an offence, therefore: "Do not resist arrest. Even if you believe that the arrest is illegal or uncalled for, allow the arrest to take place without any incident. Note that resisting arrest could lead to an encounter that might result in harm, injuries and...

- The federal government has denied report that it paid money to Miyetti Allah over killings in the country - Abdulrahman Dambazau said the meeting with the group was to find a solution to banditry - The minister assured farmers that the government will provide adequate security for them The federal government did not give Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association money during its recent meeting with the group in Brinin Kebbi, the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, said on Monday. The minister spoke in Anka, Zamfara, on Monday while fielding questions from newsmen. READ ALSO: I don’t know if Tinubu is godfather, but I have no apology over what I said - El-Rufai He described information that government gave the group money as the “fabrication of mischief makers’’. “Let me state categorically that during our meeting with members of the Miyetti Allah representatives, no issue of money was discussed at all, not to talk about giving them any. “We did not g...

- The APC in Lagos said Tinubu continues to remain the party's leader - The party in response to El-Rufai's statement on godfatherism said Tinubuis a helper and servant - The APC said many people are hoping to emjoy the same respect as the party's national leader The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Lagos state has fired back at Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his comment on godfatherism in Lagos saying a lot of the people want to be like Bola Tinubu. Vanguard reports that the publicity secretary of the APC in Lagos, Joe Igbokwe in a statement on Monday, May 13 said Many people want to be like Tinubu and command the same respect as he does without wanting to put in the same effort. READ ALSO: Killings: FG reacts to alleged payment of money to Miyetti Allah He said Tinubu remained their leader saying: ‘”they want to be like Asiwaju, they want to command respect, they want the world to accept them the way they have accepted Asiwaju , they want to get great follo...