Friday, 25 August 2017

BREAKING: Buhari Meets With APC, PDP Leaders In Abuja

The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has met with leaders of the two main political parties in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja.

Quit Notice: Governor Shettima Explains Why He Attended Arewa Youths Meeting

The Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, has explained that his presence at the meeting of Arewa youths where the quit notice handed to Igbo living in the North was withdrawn to monitor and make sure that the coalition rescinded the eviction notice as agreed in series of meetings he had with them on behalf of most Northern governors.

At the press conference held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on Thursday, he also stated that his series of dialogue with the Coalition of Northern Youths were based on mandate given to him by majority of Northern Governors who wanted a peaceful resolution of the issue.

Samsung boss Jay Lee jailed for bribery

A court on Friday sentenced the billionaire head of South Korea’s Samsung Group, Jay Lee, to five years in prison for bribery.

After a six-month trial over a scandal that brought down the then president, Park Geun-hye, a court ruled that Lee had paid bribes in anticipation of favors from Park.

Psychiatrists tell Congress Donald Trump is 'a clear and present danger' to the world

A group of psychiatrists has written to Congress to warn Donald Trump poses a "clear and present danger" to the world.

Among them is Dr Bandy Lee, of Yale University, who is also reportedly consulting with Democratic members of Congress on setting up an expert panel to give advice on the President's mental health.

Naked student who got lost in woods for a month ‘was on meth’, say police

A student who wandered alone and naked in the wilderness for almost a month may have gotten lost and disorientated after she had taken methamphetamine, police suspect.

Lisa Theris lost 40 pounds after she hobbled around in circles in dense woods just a mile from the American highway where she was eventually found covered in mud and scratches.

Idahosa Trails: The Review By Zizi Onianwah



'Idahosa Trails' a film by Stanlee Ohikhuare guarantees to be packed with agog, drama, mild action and spirituality. The purpose of the film is to bring faith to the big screen and revive a religious revival within the Christian communities. The film was produced by Mighty Jot Studios and will be distributed by Film One Distribution. The story and screenplay were written by Stanlee Ohikhuare. He’s also the Director, Cinematographer, Lighting Designer and overall Production Designer.

Thursday, 24 August 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Disgruntled employee at a South Carolina restaurant shoots one person and takes hostages after declaring 'I am the new king of Charleston'

Police in South Carolina say one person is has been shot and several others have been taken hostage after a disgruntled employee opened fired inside a restaurant in downtown Charleston this afternoon.
Law enforcement officials are blocking King Street between Calhoun and Morris streets to vehicle and pedestrian traffic, according to a tweet sent out by police shortly after noon local time.

Who Am I? Movie Premiere London (Photos)


On Friday 18th August 2017 the movie premiere for the latest Nollywood film Who Am I premiered at the Odeon IMAX Greenwich London. The film was produced by Stella Maris Okafor . Who also featured in the film with a few veteran Nollywood actors.

Photographs by Riyike Alayande


Stella Maris Okafor ( Actress and Producer Who Am I?)

South African Rapper, AKA Named Face Of Reebok Classics Africa

South African-born rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known by his stage name AKA has been unveiled as the new face of Reebok Classics Africa.

Emeka Ike Sacked, As New AGN President Emerges

The prolonged crisis rocking the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has finally come to an end following a peace agreement reached between the factions of Emeka Ike and that of Ibinabo Fiberesima at the 2017 Peace and Reconciliation Conference held Tuesday in Enugu by the AGN.

The congress then decided to set up a Government of National Unity of which Emeka Ike insisted that his group and that of Ibinabo be allowed to lead the GNU until a new election was conducted else the peace he and Ibinabo had embraced would be reverted.

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