Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
May 11th, 2011 by admin
The cinema of Nigeria popularly called Nollywood grew rapidly in the 1990s becoming the second largest film industry in the world, ahead of the United States and behind the Indian film industry. It is now African’s largest movie industry in terms of both value and the number of movies produced per... Continue Reading »
May 10th, 2011 by admin
Switzerland has opened a money-laundering investigation following a criminal complaint lodged by the Cote d’Ivoire government of President Alassane Quattara. “The investigation is at the its initial stage and the Swiss attoney-general does not wish to comment further” Spokeswoman Jeannette Ballmer... Continue Reading »
May 8th, 2011 by admin
I hope the widow gets justice. Notwithstanding the proliferation of churches in Nigeria, this report from Emmanuel, a Guest blogger is one of the reasons corruption, prostitution and other vices are rife in the country. A church that demands anything from you before prayers or says blessings from... Continue Reading »
May 5th, 2011 by admin
An article written in theRoot discusses the growing attention young adults are giving to pornography and how much they aspire to be involved in the market. It says several young men and women from Nigeria, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Morocco, South Africa are... Continue Reading »
May 4th, 2011 by admin
The elections have come and thankfully they were credible, according to UN and EU observers. Nevertheless, as the nation savours the success of the nation, I am left with a sour taste in my mouth as I take in the pictures that made headlines recently, The Punch Newspaper, Wednesday, April 27, 2011... Continue Reading »
May 3rd, 2011 by admin
The incidence of New York twin bombing that occurred on September 11, 2001 with its full impact appeared somehow remote to some Nigerians until a number 30 bus was attacked in London on July 7, 2005. Then an industrious Nigerian, Anthony Fatai Williams became a victim and in the days to follow, the country... Continue Reading »
Apr 27th, 2011 by admin
Still, on domestic violence. The well being of any society includes respecting the rights of women. In Nigeria, the empowerment of women is still hampered by economic, social and cultural barriers. These barriers have eaten deep into the very fabric of the society and like cancer must be cut at the root.... Continue Reading »
Apr 24th, 2011 by admin
Today marks the resurrection of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, the messiah. An important event in the Christian calendar. Without the death of Jesus Christ, Christianity would be baseless. The resurrection signifies the one important fact that Christ did not return in an earthly form. His transition... Continue Reading »
Apr 20th, 2011 by admin
Domestic violence is gradually becoming the order of the day in Nigeria. It is not only common to have women complain about how violent their husbands have become but how indifferent their respective families are toward the situation. Mrs. Adele, not her real name recently complained about not losing... Continue Reading »
Apr 19th, 2011 by admin
Amidst charges of fraud and election malpractices, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been declared the President of Nigeria. He polled 22,495,187 while his closest rival polled 12,214853. In his acceptance speech, the president expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian people. “This is a new dawn! Our... Continue Reading »
