9 charged for flogging Rev Father over burial rites
NINE persons from Umudioka village in Awka, Anambra State were yesterday arraigned before an Awka chief magistrate court on a 10 –count charge of flogging and beating up the administrator of St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, Reverend Father Patrick Chukwuma and a community leader, Major Christopher Nwole (rtd), among others, following a disagreement over the dust to dust ritual during the burial ceremony of one Raphael Nwako who died early this year.
Bouqui launches rap talent show
Everyone will agree that Bukola Folayan a.k.a. Bouqui is a queen as far as Nigeria’s gospel music is concerned.
16 Finalist emerge from the MBIB Screening
A total of sixteen beautiful and talented young girls have emerged from the screening of the Miss Black is Beautiful pageant that took place recently at the Air Force Officers Mess, Kofo Abayomi Victoria Island, Lagos.
Capable women should vie for elective positions – Attoh
Benedicta Attoh is currently the Special Assistant to the Governor of Edo state on Non Governmental Organisations, an appointment she took last year, to organize a detailed database of all the NGOs operating in Edo state and also to identify international donors and explore avenues that will enable foreign investors partner with Edo state government on developmental projects.
Eric shoots number one video
Eric Arubayi is gradually fitting into celebrity status with style. He was a participant at the 2007 West African idols that heralded stars like Timi Dakolu and Omawumi Magbele. Only recently, he launched his album Redefined at a plush red carpet ceremony in Victoria Island. Now he tells Showtime that he is on location shooting the video for his hit track number one.
Omowunmi’s summer give away
In a bid to put smiles on faces, Most Beautiful Girl Nigeria (MBGN) 2005, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, has announced plans to shower her twit fans with loads of gift this summer.
