Sudanese Woman Faces Death sentence for Apostasy Charge

A Sudanese woman, Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Sudanese court for apostasy.

The Sudanese High court made the declaration in Khartoum,the nation capital.

The heavily pregnant 27 year-old Mariam, whose father is Muslim but raised orthodox Christian by her mother, was earlier sentenced to

Half of a Yellow Sun opens in New York

The most anticipated film in Nigeria, Half of a Yellow Sun, an adaptation of Chimamanda Adiche’s bestselling and award winning novel is presently screening at the New York African Film Festival and opens on Friday, 16th of May in New York and Friday 23rd of May in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a major character in the movie, Anika Rose Noni who played the character of  Kainene said in a recent interview that she was excited playing the role of an Igbo woman.

Pop singer Justin Bieber accused of attempted robbery

Pop singer, Justin Bieber, has been accused of attempted robbery, a Los Angeles Police Department official said on Tuesday, following media reports that he had tried to snatch a young woman’s mobile telephone.

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.