Entertainment career choice for young Nigerians
Drenched in sweat from an energy-sapping rehearsal at a Lagos dance studio, Rita Adoh hopes to make a fortune from dancing and catapult herself into the growing ranks of Nigeria's millionaires
A-Court declines to sack Gov Chime
The Abuja Division of the Appeal Court, yesterday, declined to sack Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State from office, just as it dismissed an appeal that was lodged before it by a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Chief Alexander Chukwuemeka Obiechina.
Last 5: who makes the final cut in Nollywood’s Sexiest
The battle for the final five men and women continues again this week after the week’s voting could not present clear cut last five. The results that came in were too close to call and there was no definite way the pendulum could swing, either for the final five or the next star to drop from the competition.
A banner year for Joga Bonito
Among the (depressingly few) lights that twinkle in the firmament of Nigerian sports, none shone brighter in 2013 than the so-called ‘beautiful game’.
Ubah to reign for 100 years
It was fun fare penultimate Friday when 23-year old Queen Uba who hails from Imo State emerged the winner of the first ever centenary pageant which held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Body of kidnapped wife of Enugu royal father found in shallow grave
The decomposed body of 84 year-old Madam Adiza Ogbo, wife the traditional ruler of Abba- Igogoro community, Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, who was abducted by unknown gunmen since September 14, this year, has been recovered from a shallow grave by operatives of the state police command.
South African CJ leaves Holy Ghost Congress for Mandela’s funeral
SOUTH African Chief Justice, Mr. Mogoeng Mogoeng who has been in Nigeria to attend the ongoing 16th Redeemed Christian Church of God’s annual Holy Ghost Congress at the sprawling Redemption Camp is scheduled to jet back to Johannesburg today to attend the funeral of legendary Nelson Mandela tomorrow.
Desisa, Jeptoo defend Boston Marathon title April 21
The 2013 Boston Marathon champions, Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa and Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo, will defend their titles at the 118th running of the race on April 21, the organisers of the IAAF Gold Label Road Race announced on Wednesday.
Drug case: Kashamu’s case still open – Chicago Tribune
There was a twist in the account given by suspected drug dealer, Kashamu Buruji, over his relationship with President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday.
Denrele Edun, Beverly Osu storm Soweto for Mandela’s burial
South Africa is the new destination for world leaders, social crusaders and celebrities who have been influenced by the life and times of the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela.
What lessons to learn from Nelson Mandela!
In fact, he was an inspiration to the world. He was a man with a brave heart and mind. We all commended his accomplishments in life. It is always good to be humble and also, good to do what you know how to do best. We are really going to miss him so much- Beverly Osu
