FIAF charts a new direction for film makers
For leading Nigerian filmmakers, scholars and other stakeholders in the nation’s film industry who graced the just concluded 5th edition of the Festival of Indigenous African Language Films,(FIAF), held in Akure the capital city of Ondo State, one thing that must not be taken away from the yearly event is the fact that it has helped to redirect focus on the need to use the medium of the tube to preserve our indigenous languages.
Objections trail evaluation of Calabar Port Contract
There has been a groundswell of opposition against the alleged plan of the Federal Ministry of Transport and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to manipulate the evaluation process of the bid for the capital dredging of the Calabar Port.
Nations cup: Cameroon bow out with impressive win
Cameroon reserved their best 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying performance for last as they came from behind twice to triumph 3-2 in the Democratic Republic of Congo Friday.
Speed boat capsizes, kills 2
No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead over the week after a commercial speed boat that was conveying passengers from Kirikiri water side to Aloro village capsized mid-stream.
Sokoto Federal High Court adjourns case of perjury against MP
The Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto yesterday adjourned a case of perjury preferred against a member of House of Representative elected under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to represent Kamba/Dandi Federal Constituency in Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Bawa Kamba and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC by Alhaji Hussaini Suleiman Kangiwa of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC.
Divine kings, divided courts (2)
DURING courtroom sessions, the magistrate is addressed as “Your Honour” or “the Bench”—not by his or her name. Other court functionaries are the “counsel for the defendant,” “the plaintiff,” “the prosecutor,” etc., instead of “Chuks,” “Boma” or “Musa”.
… Gracious while you wait
It was exactly seven years ago. I remember because I was pregnant. It was the first service of the year and the Man of God had asked that anyone who wanted the Lord to do something for them in particular should come forward speak their faith. Not usually given to such public displays I was surprised to see myself got up and made my way forward.
How I made Lagbaja, Asa, Majek, others – Sunday Are
The Asa Story I love Jazz as you know, so on this I was at the BJs for their monthly Jazz event, when this young lady walked in with Muyiwa Majekodunmi of Jazz Ville.
Damage goes to America
After successful premieres in two of Nigeria’s major cities, Lagos and Port Harcourt, and two more cities in the UK, London and Coventry, ”Damage”, the movie on domestic violence produced by award winning actress and Globacom Ambassador, Uche Jombo is set for the God’s own country, the United States of America where it is expected to premiere in eight major cities.
Rejuvenated Kaka says football is a joy again
Real Madrid’s Brazilian international Kaka, who seems to have put an injury-plagued two years behind him, said Thursday that playing football is once again a joy for him.
Iraqi coach’s son jailed for one year in Bahrain
Bahraini authorities have sentenced a teenage Iraqi footballer to a year in jail and deportation from the Gulf state, the boy’s father, an Iraqi club football coach, told AFP.
