The Federal High in Abuja on Monday said it will delivery judgment on the treasonable felony charge against Edmund Ebuware on Jan. 25, 2013. Ebuware is standing trial in connection with the Oct. 1, 2010 bombing in Abuja. Justice Gabriel Kolawole, who presided over the case, gave the date after counsel to the parties adopted their... Read More
Indication emerged Wednesday that Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State may have been discharged from Wellington Hospital at St. John’s Wood, North West London, where he had an endoscopy operation. This is coming barely four days after Chime’s colleagues-Governors Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Gabriel Suswam (Benue) and Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) paid him a visit in... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo Just remembering those heady times, and the excitement of change, the voices that came together, and the unshakeable faith that it spoke of warms my spirit. Today, I will share a few stories. Hearing all the calls for caution and challenges that hit young Nigerians who are concerned about changing their country... Read More
Nine black former “American Idol” contestants — from various seasons — are banding together to SUE the show … claiming they were all FORCED off “Idol” as part of a racist (and illegal) plot to boost ratings. TMZ has obtained a letter, submitted to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by NY attorney James H.... Read More
Emotion ran high yesterday, at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, following a startling revelation by a suspected kidnapper of how he snuffed life out of his seven-year-old victim. The victim identified simply as Ayuba, was reportedly playing with his friends at Oke-Kube Street in Ikotun area of Lagos, when the kidnapper, Onyeka Patrick,who lives... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo In case you missed it, the 2013 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMMA) nomination ceremony will hold in Malawi – the event holds from Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17, 2013. “This year we decided to come to Malawi because of the level of popularity and acceptability of African... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze Truth is, the lack of faith shown in law enforcement is quite justifiable. Why, we live in a country where the rather modest sum of $67 billions can take a hike without law enforcement even taking notice. “Non curat de plebis libertate velit solum panem et circenses.” — Juvenal Hope you enjoyed... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Ah, a sight for sore eyes, we tell you. Mercy Aigbe is one of the many next-rated Nollywood actresses aggressively re-branding their images, at least as far as the eyes can see. And we have to say, it’s working girl.
by Akan Ido The OpenCityAfrica was birthed as a platform to facilitate cross-fertilization of ideas, an opportunity for the transfer of knowledge, reflect on social innovations driving change around the world’s biggest cities, connect idea seekers and local innovators from communities and cities across Africa to gather, share and learn from each other on a... Read More
imagine that in a better society, I would have been diagnosed as a teenager. Nigeria needs to get to a point where mental illness is not a stigma; it starts with the individual For over a decade, I’d known something was not quite right with me mentally. I’d been living with the needless, sad... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Fight with Psquare behind him, singer May D has moved on to the greater glory of fatherhood. READ: “We didn’t sack him, we let him go” – Psquare speaks on split with May D The baby is by his girlfriend, Debola who apparently loves him so much, she has a tattoo of... Read More
by John Campbell As for the attempted assassination, the emir of Kano has become a controversial figure. He is a potential target from a number of different quarters. High profile, violent killings have taken place in northern Nigeria at the same time as the French intervention in Mali. On January 19, the emir of Kano... Read More
by Victor Ehikhamenor Vice President Barawo, Mr. Chief Justice Ole, members of the Nigerian Senate, political jobbers, distinguished House thieves, and hapless Nigerians watching from home. Every time we gather to install an election rigger, we showcase our strength to the world on how easily subvertable our Constitution can be. We confirm that our democracy... Read More
by Niran Adedokun I wanted to cry when I learnt that the President described the ChannelsTV documentary as a smear campaign calculated at embarrassing his government. And until now, I do not understand what pushed the President into saying such a damaging thing. Far beyond the constant squabbles between the Federal Government and those who... Read More
by Isi Esene Eva Alordiah sure knows she’s hot and she doesn’t hesitate to show it. In this photoshoot, the beautiful actress was her sexy self as she takes several poses for Obi Somto’s camera, and boy did it turn out good or what? Reports say the photos are for the artiste’s soon to be... Read More
by Abdullahi Aborode There is no justification for rape, but we can achieve a significant plus when we cut off the extreme indecent dressing rampant nowadays. It is also a significant tool used by the perpetrators / rapists to cower their victims into believing it was their fault. The sudden increase in the number of... Read More
by Ayo Olutokun Let us raise the question then: What is the status of our national health institutions and why are public officials and others so scared of using them? Nigeria is still reeling from the shock of the exposure of the horrible and dehumanising condition of the Police College, Ikeja. So frighteningly degraded is... Read More
by Isi Esene The Wednesday night interview granted by President Goodluck Jonathan to CNN’s Christian Amanpour continues to elicit reactions from observers. The president was quizzed on the present state of electricity supply in the country, endemic corruption, insecurity, and particularly the menace of terrorism as exemplified by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. In his... Read More
by Isi Esene Oby Ezekwesili, former Vice President (Africa) of the World Bank and federal minister during the President Olusegun Obasanjo administration yesterday alleged that about $67bn had, in the last five years, been squandered by the two successive governments of Umar Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. She reportedly said the money was left in... Read More
Kogi State government has banned female teachers in the public primary and secondary schools from wearing trousers during school hours. The state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Grace Elebiyo during a press briefing on Wednesday warned that any female teacher caught violating the order will face disciplinary action. Elebiyo said this new order came after some... Read More
by Akan Ido The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has denied stories that it has pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Communications Director of CSN, Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu reportedly said the alleged pull out was false. According to Madu: “The Catholic Church has not pulled out of CAN. We have... Read More
by Madame Aproko A Nigerian man was sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court here today after he was found guilty of trafficking in 16,936gm of cannabis two years ago. Judicial Commissioner Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab handed down the sentence on John Amaechi Eze, 23, after finding that the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt. Eze,... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Modern Day School of Arts is Nigeria’s first art school and was conceived to allow individuals explore and expand their innate creativity and talents. The institution is proud to run international art and design programs on a local landscape in a professional manner. At the MDSA, the focus is on “freedom... Read More
Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has reconciled with president of the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima. The duo met during the burial rites for late actor, Pete Eneh in Enugu few days back. Asked about the cause of the alleged feud, Ozokwor feigned ignorance; insisting she’s always been in good terms with Fiberesima. ‘I don’t know... Read More
by Jessica Ruane Guys that open up their profile with lines like “What’s up lovely ladies” or girls that come out with “Hey there fellas! I’d luv to hear from you!” are pretty much saying that they’re willing to go out with whoever. Years ago, the act of announcing that you found dates online was... Read More
by Xenia Many women over complicate the subject and forget some of the most important factors that men actually do pay attention to. He has finally invited you on a date and you are excited, but worried at the same time. Millions of thoughts are pacing though your mind from what dress to wear to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu In line with our #TheGayDebate #IssueOfTheWeek, we take a quick look at 25 Hollywood celebrities who talk about their sexuality and how they feel coming out of the closet even in an industry that still stereotypes gays. Some of them got married to hide the stigma, other tried to keep it a... Read More
A three-month old baby born with her heart outside her body will finally leave the hospital on Thursday with the vital organ safely back in her chest. Audrina Cardenes was born with a rare and normally fatal condition called ectopia cordis, in which all or part of the heart is outside the body. Audrina’s heart... Read More