Adeyanju Deji on his Matriculation day with a friend (2000)
Friday
I can’t put up with domestic violence — Judith Audu
Judith Audu has come a long way to be counted among those who matter in Nollywood.Having featured in many flicks and sitcoms, Judith tried her hands at producing her own film and she made a big impresssion with her short film ‘Not Right’, an expose on domestic violence. Born and bred in Lagos with a Masters degree in Public and International Affairs and a B.A in French, both from the University of Lagos,Judith has more than enough to succeed anywhere but chose acting because that is what makes her happy. She speaks with WG on her career, marriage and her passions. Excerpts:
How did you get into acting?
I’ve a guide for rape victims– Uru Eke
British-born Nigerian actress, Uru Eke, after having left an IT career in the UK to pursue a career in Nollywood, has appeared in several movies including Last Flight to Abuja, Strive, The Return of Ogidi among others.
Her venture into the movie industry has seen her earn movie award nominations. It is Eke’s passion for acting that she is using to fuel her passion for social reform through her foundation, Chime for Art Foundation. In this conversation, the very down-to-earth Eke, gives us some insight into her career, foundation and other things.
Chibok Crisis: FG must speak with one voice – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the federal government to immediately stop the discordant tunes emanating from the highest echelons of government and speak with one voice on issues concerning the ongoing efforts to find and rescue the schools girls abducted by Boko Haram.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the conflicting statements credited to top government officials over the conditions given by Boko Haram for releasing the girls were totally unwarranted and could send the wrong signal to the insurgents and hinder the efforts to ensure the safe return of the girls.
Twin blasts in Gikomba market, Kenya
At least 10 people have been killed while scores were injured from the two bomb explosions that happened in the sprawling Gikomba market, Kenyan capital Nairobi, confirmed by officials.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been clarified, but such attack has been frequent recent in Kenya, most of which have been linked to the al-Shabab militant Islamist group from neighbouring Somalia.
HOW Civilian JTF killed another 70 B’Haram Members in Adamawa
Over 70 Boko Haram members have reportedly lost their lives as the result of an ambush made by vigilante group members in Madagali town of Adamawa State, on May 16, 2014. About seven suspected terrorists were captured alive and handed over to the security forces.
According to SaharaReporters, the local defenders got a tip-off that suspected sect members would come to a renowned food supplier, as a part of their preparations for a major operation in the area, allegedly for a night raid on villages.
PDP’s Desperation to Win Both Ekiti, Osun Elections
Who will advise the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take it easy in its desperation to coast home victory in the coming governorship elections in Ekiti and the state of Osun, even as it’s glaring that all the factors on ground are in favour of the incumbent governors of these two states?
Chibok Girls Release: ‘Jonathan never had any plan to visit Chibok’ – Abati
Abati made these declarations in response to news making rounds that President Jonathan would be visiting Chibok, the town where the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls took place, after which he would head for Paris the same day.
Suspected Explosives Scared Lagos Residents
The objects, which resembled fireworks, but bigger, were reportedly detected in the area at around 8am by some residents.
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