I went through hell as a child, says Chidinma Ekile

I went through hell as a child, says Chidinma Ekile

There was nothing spectacular about her life before auditioning for Project Fame. She went in at the risk of losing one more year in her already delayed education. This Mass Communication hopeful turned household name, Chidinma Ekile, speaks in this interview of her tough upbringing, her staying power in the Project fame West Africa Season 3 competition, and on how life has changed for her. This 22-year- old tough, power house singer is the first female to win the competition.
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Iran arms-smuggling case roils Nigeria

Iran arms-smuggling case roils Nigeria

Nigeria is threatening to report Iran to the UN Security Council if an investigation shows it violated international law and U.N. sanctions in importation of arms to Lagos, Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Odein Ajumogobia said yesterday.

Liberty Stadium renamed  after Awo

Liberty Stadium renamed after Awo

On the first day of his visit to Ogun State, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday renamed the famous Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, after the first Premier of the old Western Region, the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

*issues  *security

*issues *security

It used to be that at a pre-election period – that is, at a time like this – the atmosphere would be thick with manifestos proclaiming the virtues of various political parties through the advertisement of their individual policies on the issues of the day.

Jega condemns election violence

Jega condemns election violence

NATIONAL Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega yesterday in Ibadan, expressed serious concern over violence that always characterizes election in the country.

SON tasks industries on product certification

SON tasks industries on product certification

As the year 2010 is gradually winding up, the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has directed all industries, whether small or large scale to ensure that all their products are brought to SON for quality certification, otherwise, erring industries risk being closed down by the organisation.

Hajj: 8 Nigerians die in Mecca

Hajj: 8 Nigerians die in Mecca

No fewer than eight Nigerian Pilgrims on holy pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia have been reported dead in the holy land.

SA court delays Okah’s bail

SA court delays Okah’s bail

A South African court, Friday, delayed for the second time its bail ruling for Henry Okah, the suspected ex_militant leader accused of ordering the 50th Independence day blasts.

Ribadu wants youth to stand  up for Democracy

Ribadu wants youth to stand up for Democracy

The former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has urged Nigerian youth to ensure that they take active part in the new political process unfolding in the country.

Bold and Beautiful Accessories

Bold and Beautiful Accessories

It’s all about making big impression this season, so make sure you stock up on statement-making accessories. Bold, colorful, and unique are the key words here. Whatever strikes your mood is up for grabs.

Chidinma emerges as best cook in Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA

Chidinma emerges as best cook in Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA

In a bid to encourage and enhance the culinary skills of young Nigerian girls who would be future mothers, Alhaja Shakirat Bayewu, Chairperson of Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area, recently organized a Cooking competition for Senior Secondary Schools in the area through her pet project Women for positive change.

Soundcity hires Jan Malan for awards

Soundcity hires Jan Malan for awards

The award pre-show at this year’s Soundcity Music Video Awards on November 20 is reportedly planned to be a full_on fashion show production quite unlike anything domestic audiences have ever seen before.

Unity Bank records N10b profit

Unity Bank records N10b profit

Unity Bank Plc recorded more than N10 billion profit before tax within the last nine months, its Group Managing Director, Alhaji Falalu Bello has announced in Lagos.