Nollywood to Release Film "October 1" for Nigeria's Anniversary

 

The Nigerian film industry, 'Nollywood', on Monday said it would release "a must watch film", titled titled "October 1", a dark psychological thriller film for Nigeria's independence anniversary.
The movie "October 1", is slated to be released and featured in Nigerian theatres, cinemas and viewing locations from Oct. 1, which is Nigeria's 54th anniversary.

ISIS: Behind the Headlines By Annemarie Smith

When it comes to politics, we vastly underestimate the power of vocabulary. The words our leaders use to describe political phenomenon are charged with preconceived meanings, and it is often on these preconceived meanings that citizens vote.
In no political situation is the impact of vocabulary more apparent than the growing threat of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq(ISIS). When it comes to defining the political nature of ISIS, the international community faces—very literally—an inexplicable situation.

Corporations rob Africa of its resources, dignity and people By Nomonde Nyembe and Wandisa Phama

Food for thought: As young black women from the Southern tip of Africa, we were excited by the notion of being in the same room where many influential African leaders sat, spoke, decided on the state of the continent and formed the Organisation of African Unity.

We were taking part in the African Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights, hosted by the UN and AU, in Addis Ababa.  This forum is intended to allow Africans the opportunity to voice their views on the human rights impact of corporations’ activities on the continent.

As we sat in the room, we could not help but consider the calibre of African leaders who have occupied the same room, including renowned and revered Burkina Faso President, Thomas Sankara. In 1986, shortly before his assassination, Sankara made a powerful speech telling African heads of States to unite against paying foreign debt.

Julius Malema "Try me now not 2015"

EFF leader, Julius Malema.

EFF leader Julius Malema is ready to stand trial, he told hundreds of supporters in Polokwane following the postponement of his court case on Tuesday.

"I tried to plead with them that I should be separated... and tried alone," he said.

"If others are not ready I am, the State must bring this case closer."

The trial against Malema and his co-accused was earlier postponed in the High Court in Polokwane to August 3, 2015 because not all counsel were available.

Photos: Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Nigerian Flag Designer Honoured With OFR And Lifetime Salary By President Jonathan

President Jonathan today Monday 29th September 2014 honored Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi 55 years after he designed the Nigerian national flag with the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR. Pa Akinkunmi was also placed on a life salary equivalent to that of a special assistance to the president.

An honour long overdue. Congratulations Pa Akinkunmi.

Photos: AY's MVP White Party In Lagos

 
This was held by MVP on friday 26th of September in Lagos, Nigeria. Several Nollywood stars and artist from the Nigerian music industry were present. More pics after cut.....

Photos: 54TH Independence Anniversary Interdenominational Service In Abuja

Nigeria's 54th independence interdenominational service was held at the National Christian Center Abuja yesterday Sunday Sept. 28th. President Jonathan, First Lady Patience Jonathan and other top government functionaries were present at the service. More pics after cut....

Australian Negotiator, Davis Links Funding of Boko Haram to Agent in Cairo

Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis yesterday gave ome details of how top Nigerians have been channeling huge sums of money to bankroll the activities of the Boko Haram sect.
The influential Nigerians, whose names were however not revealed, were said to have created a strong network which assisted them to wire a large sum of money via the Central Bank of Nigeria to an agent in Egypt. The agent, he said, purchases the arms and military uniforms for the insurgents.
Australian negotiator, Dr. Stephen Davis, and Boko Haram commanders in 2013 after BH reportedly agreed to dialogue

South Africa must find peace over Nigeria calamity By Aubrey Matshiqi,

Rescue workers watch as an excavator removes rubble at the site of a collapsed building at the TB Joshua Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos on Wednesday. Picture: REUTERS

IT HAS been more than two weeks since 84 South Africans perished at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria and their mortal remains are still not home. Perhaps it is the fact that the bodies of the 84 South Africans are still in Nigeria that I have found confusing about the manner in which the people of this country have responded to this calamity.

Photos: Pro-democracy protests expand in Hong Kong

Protesters gather at a main road in the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them after thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. 

 

 Pro-democracy protesters, some wearing surgical masks and holding up umbrellas to protect against tear gas, expanded their rallies throughout Hong Kong on Monday, defying calls to disperse in a major pushback against Beijing's decision to limit democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub.
Police officers tried to negotiate with protesters camped out on a normally busy highway near the Hong Kong government headquarters that was the scene of tear gas-fueled clashes that erupted the evening before. More pics after cut....

Russia to supply Nigeria arms For War Against Terrorism

The Federal Government has formally reached out to Russia for assistance in its fight against terrorism in parts of the country.

Based on the government’s request, Russian authorities have offered to assist the nation’s security forces in terms of logistics and equipment to win the war against Boko Haram.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with SUNDAY PUNCH on Friday.