You do not know what you’re doing, Cleric tells Gov Obi
What promised to be a mild drama was abruptly aborted when, at Ogidi Boys High School, yesterday, in the course of Governor Peter Obi’s routine visit to schools, the Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Reverend Valerian Okeke looked Obi in the face and said to him: ‘You do not know what you’re doing.’ When everybody […]
Women contribute a lot to the society if empowered – ALADESELU
Dr Nosa I. Aladeselu is the Founding President, African Women Empowerment Guild (AWEG), The Chair of Edo State Agency for Community Social Development Project ( World Bank Supported), and the Deputy National President of Christian Women Fellowship International( CWFI).
Bayelsa reclaims AMAA
Bayelsa State government will host the 9th edition of the African Movie Academy Awards, Africa’s most prestigious motion picture award designed to celebrate and honour film makers and other professionals in the industry across Africa and in the Diaspora.
Femi Kuti headline AMVCA
Legendary Nigerian Afro-beat King, Femi Kuti, joined by his full band, will take to the stage today, when the first-ever AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards is screened live to over 50 countries on the African continent, on DStv and GOtv!
He who is without sin …
‘I, who used to be addressed as ’Your Honour’ now wish to be addressed as ‘Your Dishonour’. All documents including acquired properties and wealth remain valid’.
Magistrate chides lawyers for delaying cases
Magistrate Osodi Makanju of an Ikeja magistrate court sitting yesterday condemned the unnecessary adjournments sought by lawyers in bid to delay pending criminal matters.
Harambee Stars, Eagles plot strategies with home, foreign players
For the March 23 World Cup qualifier against Kenya’s Harambee Stars in Calabar, Stephen Keshi released a list of 24 home based players expected to battle for shirts against an expected 15 foreign based players.
Over 60,000 Nigerian women die annually of complications in pregnancy – NPHDA
No fewer than 60,000 Nigerian women die annually as a result of complications in pregnancy and dearth of qualified healthcare givers to cater for pregnant women in the country.
Pete Edochie celebrates birthday in grand style
Amid tears and gloomy atmosphere that pervade the Nigerian movie industry in recent times, the industry rose to a celebration during the week when one of its surviving veteran actors, Pete Edochie marked his birthday anniversary. The legendary actor, who was kidnapped in the past, remains a strong force to reckon with in the industry.
Cardinals begin pre-Conclave meetings ahead of new Pope’s election
CARDINALS started last Monday (4/3/2013) what was termed as General Congregations — which are preliminary discussions to get to know each other and most importantly to decide when to start the conclave that would elect the new pontiff.
Africa should invest in young entrepreneurs for economic growth, says YALDA
In 2004 some Harvard University alumni from Africa established the Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development (YALDA), headquartered in Botswana conceived the idea of mentoring African youths with entrepreneurial skills. The organisation’s Regional Associate for Southern Africa and Diaspora, Sharleen Mabisa was in Nigeria for the body’s programme, spoke to Princewill Ekwujuru on its objectives. Read on.
