#BBB NEWS| Frank Ocean’s Highly-Anticipated Album Might Arrive Within A “Month”

In April 2015, fans of Frank Ocean were treated to news of a forthcoming album from the singer-songwriter. While many crossed off the passing days awaiting the soundscape’s release, which was rumored to be in July of the same year, a few gave up hope. But now, Ocean is making waves again with this latest update.

In an interview with Pitchfork, Ocean’s longtime producer Malay, who was an instrumental figure in his revered project Channel Orange, shared that the 28-year-old is hard at work with his forthcoming album, but it’ll be released on Ocean’s own time.

“I always tell people: When he’s ready, the world is gonna get it,” he states. “It could be tomorrow… well not tomorrow but maybe a month [laughs].”

#BBB NEWS| Group Petitions EFCC On Non-Remittance Of Revenue

The Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately commence investigation into an alleged non-remittance of generated revenue by about 600 government agencies. (pictured above) EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu Photo Credit: EFCC

In a petition signed by CSNAC chairman Olanrewaju Suraju and forwarded to the acting chairman of the anti-graft commission, Ibrahim Magu, the group said the alleged non-remittance of generated revenue is a great disservice to the nation and an act of economic sabotage.

The coalition said it took its cue from the February 26, 2016, report by The Cable, where it was reported that about 600 government agencies under-remitted generated revenues to the Federal Government.

According to the report, these agencies include the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), and others.

#BBB NEWS| Arms Scandal: Jonathan Can Be Tried If There Is Evidence — Buhari’s Panel

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, has faulted a former Minister of National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, regarding the culpability of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the current anti-corruption cases.

Suleiman, who is the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party Ministers’ Forum, had said in aSunday PUNCH interview that Jonathan could not be held liable because no stolen funds had been traced to the ex-president’s personal bank accounts.

The ex-minister had said, “All these issues of corruption under Jonathan happened between March and April last year. It was purely an election issue. Nobody has traced any money to Jonathan’s account up till now, but money was traced to Abacha’s accounts.”

However, Sagay told one of our correspondents during an interview on Sunday that although he could not say if there was a case against Jonathan or not yet, the ex-President could be held liable if it could be established that Jonathan made illegal approvals for funds to be paid into other people’s accounts.

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Lawyer And Politician Tunji Braithwaite Is Dead

Prominent lawyer, activist, and politician Tunji Braithwaite, died at the age of 82 on Monday morning.

The late statesman spoke out against corruption and canvassed for Nigerian confederalism until his death.

Dr. Braithwaite founded the now-defunct Nigerian Advance Party and petitioned for a new confederal constitution to replace the 1999 constitution, arguing that the 1999 constitution encourages corruption by granting immunity to governors and presidents.

“Governors determine security votes which they do not account for. Since 1999, the military constitution clothes them [governors and presidents] with immunity against being arrested for criminal misdeeds,” he said.

#BBB NEWS| Sean 'Diddy' Combs Set To Launch Charter School In Harlem

Just when you thought Diddy has dabbled in enough, he continues to prove you wrong. The hip hop mogul is reportedly opening a charter school named Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School in his hometown of Harlem, New York.

The website for the school reads the school will offer “year-round college preparatory education” for 160 6th through 12th graders beginning in the fall. The deadline to enroll your child in the school is April 1.

The Associated Press says the school will be overseen by Dr. Steve Perry, the founder of Capital Prep Magnet School in Hartford, Con., and the principal of the school will be Florida-based educator, Danita Jones. Rolling Stone also reports

#BBB NEWS| T.I. & Tiny Welcome A Baby Girl To The Harris Family [PHOTO]

It was just four months ago that the world was wondering if Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Clifford “T.I.” Joseph Harris, Jr. were expecting another addition to the already large blended family.

After confirming speculations and preparing for the arrival of their new bundle of joy, Tiny gave birth to a beautiful 5lb baby girl on Saturday (March 26th) at 2:58 p.m.

“In true Harris fashion, our baby girl made us all HUSTLE, making a surprise early entrance,” Tiny told ESSENCE in statement. “While we expected her to arrive around April 20th, our PERFECT baby girl decided March 26th was the right time for her DEBUT.”