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  President Trump has revoked the former C.I.A. Director John Brennan's security clearance. The White House said it's considering pulling the security clearances for other former top officials many of whom have been critical of the president. "I'd like to begin by reading a statement from the president. 'I've decided to revoke the security clearance of John Brennan, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. At this point in my administration, any benefits that senior officials might glean from consultations with Mr. Brennan are now outweighed by the risks posed by his erratic conduct and behavior.'" President Trump has taken away John Brennan's security clearance and says he's considering doing the same to other former national security officials. That's even though two of the officials, including the former F.B.I. director James Comey, no longer have clearances. "I think he has demonstrated time and time again that he lies t

I Didn't Bleach, My Skin Has Adapted To Comfort- Frederick Leonard

 I Didn't Bleach, My Skin Has Adapted To Comfort- Frederick Leonard

Actor, Frederick Leonard, shares his experience in the film industry with KORE OGIDAN. What made your childhood interesting?

Tell us about your journey getting into the movie industry.

What is the difference between acting in Nollywood and the Asaba film industry?

There is nothing like Asaba film industry and Nollywood.

I don't think there is an Asaba film industry and I don't think there is a Lagos film industry.

What you call Asaba film industry started in 1992 and it birthed the ones we have today.

This step produced the movie industry we have today.

If they didn't take that chance, it wouldn't have ignited the passion and thirst to be a part of the industry.

Instead of seeing how they can work with them, they are standing aside and criticising the industry.

Many actors would have gone into other businesses if these producers never started the 'Asaba' film industry.

How much do you think the government has been able to impact the growth of the Nigerian film industry?

This is one of the issues we are having in the industry.

The government can tax us but they should cut down on it because the industry is still in its infant stage.

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