My father apologised to me before he died — Charly Boy

Until 25 years ago,maverick musician, and eldest son of the eminent jurist and one-time Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa who died last Sunday at the National Hospital in Abuja, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly  Boy  was not in the ‘good book’ of his father owing to his lifestyle.

A global front against Boko Haram

The abduction of 276 school girls by the Nigerian Islamist insurgency group, Boko Haram on April 15 in Chibok, Borno State, appears to have become the turning point in their savage campaigns of murder and destruction. The terrorists overplayed their hands when their leader, “Abubakar Shekau” boasted he would “sell” the girls into slavery, even after media reports had it that some of them have been “married” by the insurgents in their hideout.

Jonathan Lauds countries that pledged to help Nigeria to fight terrorism

President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the United Kingdom, France, United States and China for indicating interest to help Nigeria to fight terrorism and ensure stability in country. Jonathan commended the four world super powers at the ongoing 24th World Economic Forum on Africa on Thursday in Abuja. Nigeria was the first country to host the forum in West Africa. It has the theme: “Forging



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BETTING: Peter Okoye loses $5,000 to Phyno in football bet

It is never in doubt that our entertainers, especially the music stars are living the dream and enjoying life at the upper reef of life.
Recently, Peter Okoye of P-Square who just launched 2014 Bentley and his hip-hop friend, Phyno, got in a bet over  the semi final Champions’ League match between Chelsea FC and Athletico Madrid. While Peter staked in favour of Chelsea, Phyno staked for  Athletico Madrid.

Jonathan Lauds countries that pledged to help Nigeria to fight terrorism

President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the United Kingdom, France, United States and China for indicating interest to help Nigeria to fight terrorism and ensure stability in country.
Jonathan commended the four world super powers at the ongoing 24th World Economic Forum on Africa on Thursday in Abuja.

Gov Obiano Absorbs Bob-Manuel Udokwu into His cabinet

Nollywood top actor and former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Peter Obi on Creative Media  the erstwhile governor of Anambra State, Ambassador Bob-Manuel Udokwu (FCAI)  doesn’t seem to be done with Anambra State government as he has been returned by the new governor, Chief Willie Obiano as a Senior Special Assistant on Movie/Entertainment industry.

8 Questions We Want Answers To About Abducted Girls – Washington Post

FROM a nationwide outcry, the outrage against the abduction of over two hundred teenage secondary school girls in Borno State, has become global. At the same time, the utterances of some eminent Nigerians have continued to generate mixed feelings, leading to an atmosphere of confusion as the search for the girls continues

The Story Behind The Life Of The Leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau

He is the face of terror. A ruthless leader with a twisted ideology. And the sadistic architect of a campaign of mayhem and misery. And yet, very little is known about Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram.

Shekau was born in Shekau village that borders Niger and speaks several languages fluently: Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri and Arabic. But English isn’t one of them. After all, he heads a group that rejects all things Western.

EFCC traces N200m to Prisons accountant

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the head of Capital Accounts at the Nigerian Prisons Service, NPS, Abuja, for alleged corruption, money laundering and abuse of public office.

Boko Haram is fighting for justice- Tukur

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has said members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, are fighting for justice.

According to him, many Nigerians feel aggrieved and seek various means of airing their grievances.

Tukur, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday when he received members of the party from Gombe State, said there must be justice in the country for peace to reign.