Oba of Lagos Openly Endorses APC Guber Aspirant

“The APC can go ahead with their primaries but the elders of the state have met and agreed that Ambode should be the next governor of Lagos.”
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, said Akinwumi Ambode, an All Progressives Congress, APC, member eyeing the Lagos oval house, is a suitable successor to Governor Babatunde Fashola.
Mr. Akiolu spoke on Thursday at the launch of a book on the Biography of Mr. Ambode, “The Art of Selfless Service,’’ written by Maria Osoba.

Chibok Girls Release: Group gives Jonathan ultimatum —Ezekwesili

Protesters in Abuja on the April 14 abduction of over 200 pupils of the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, have given President Goodluck Jonathan until Monday to address them on the abduction or face a mega march of protesters to the Villa.
They vowed to mobilise protesters from all the states for a mega rally to the Aso Rock Villa for the rescue of the innocent girls.

P-Square Bags Star Beer Deal---Vanguard

It seems the split rumour about the musical duo, P-Square, has finally turned out to be a blessing to the musicians.

A reliable source has it that  Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square are now brand ambassadors of STAR beer.

President Jonathan’s Aide, Doyin Okupe’s Associate Linked With Murder , Adeyanju Deji, BUK Admission Year 2000

Adeyanju Deji on his Matriculation day with a friend (2000)

I consider myself favoured by God and privileged but I have done a bit of hard work over the years. Over these years, I have been building a name for myself and I remain committed to living according to my values and my faith in God. It has taken me painful nights and days of thinking and sweating to build a name for myself, it is too early in the day to allow Nigeria’s muddy political waters get in the way. I won’t have such blot on my escutcheon. Day in and out, I ignore efforts by the Nigerian government and its social media associates to blackmail me but the blackmail crossed a line today.

Chibok Crisis: Okupe Slams Ezekwesili

               

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.