Chimamanda Adichie’s Father Kidnapped On Saturday Finally Freed ;Abductors Had Demanded $250,000

Professor James Nwoye Adichie, who was kidnapped on Saturday May 2, 2015, has been freed by his abductors. Prof. Adichie is the father of award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Chimamanda Adichie is a Nigerian novelist and short story writer. She has been called “the most prominent” of a “procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African literature”.

The Adichies Family Picture

Prof Wole Soyinka Denies Insulting The Igbos: Calls Any Body Who Believes That He Did A Moron

I have just read a statement attributed to me on something called The Cable, a news outlet, evidently one of the Internet infestations. My lecture at the Hutchins Centre, Harvard University, was video recorded.

Igbos Vote Based On Their Stomach And Can Be Easily Predicted - Prof Wole Soyinka

Nobel Laureate and foremost social critic, Wole Soyinka, is of the opinion that Nigerians of Igbo extraction are the only people in the country who can be predicted accurately.

Delivering a lecture titled ‘Predicting Nigeria, Electoral Ironies’ at the Harvard University Hutchins Centre for African & African American Research, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, the revered scholar described people from that part of the country as “greedy”.

“Igbos remained unrepentant and resolute towards their strategic objective of secession at worst; or a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction at best,” he said at the lecture, which held on April 29.

Meet The First Nigerian Female ISIS Terrorist

She was among the first Britons to join the terrorists of Islamic State and regularly takes to Twitter to issue violent threats, including one in which she spoke of her wish to become the first woman to behead a Westerner.

But despite all that, Khadijah Dare's heartbroken mother Victoria has used her first ever interview to call upon her daughter to return and says she wants her only child in her life.

Photo; Fatal Accident Along Oshodi Bridge In Lagos

A fatal accident has just occurred at Oshodi area in Lagos after a car skid off the bridge into a ditch.

The incidence which got the residents around dumbfounded was said to be caused by excessive speeding. The full details were still sketchy at press time and number of casualties un-ascertained.


More details to follow.

Eze Ndigbo Of Australia, Maximus Osuamadi Sentenced To Jail Over Running Drug Cartel In Sydney

To some, including Australian politicians and business leaders, Maximus Osuamadi from Imo state was a wealthy Nigerian tribal chief who boasted royal ties. They never knew he was a drug baron -till he was arrested years back during an undercover operation in Sydney (Australian city).

 

African Richest Man, Aliko Dangote Still Has The Ambition To Buy Arsenal Football Club

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said he still wants to buy English Premier League soccer team Arsenal even after he was rebuffed by its owners in 2010.

Nigeria’s Dangote, an Arsenal fan worth $15.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, discussed buying a stake in the club five years ago before talks with the owners fell through, he said. Since then his wealth has grown more than sevenfold.

John Fashanu branded 'a ranting woman' by estranged wife Abigail he claims tried to kill him

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 Football star John Fashanu has been branded a “ranting woman” by the wife he ­accused of trying to kill him.

Weeks before a divorce court showdown, the warring couple are exchanging a barrage of insults.
Former England and Wimbledon striker Fashanu, 52, told the Sunday People last week that Abigail Onyekwelu attacked him with a knife, stole thousands of pounds and slept with another woman during their four-year marriage.

President Jonathan visits Pastor Adeboye(Photo)

As a way of showing appreciation to Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday  met with the clergyman and his wife.



According to sources, President Jonathan’s mission was to say thank you to Pastor Adeboye for the prayers, support and love shown him and his administration.

Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, Nkiru Sylvanus & Other Stars Struts The Stage At The Launch of Africa Magic ‎Igbo Channel(Photos)

Uti Nwachukwu, Noble Igwe, Flavour, Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, Nkiru Sylvanus, Okey Bakassi, Eucharia Anunobi, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Clem Ohameze, Francis Duru, Patience Ozokwor, OC Ukeje, Chidinma, Oge Okoye, Phyno, Basketmouth, Ozzy Agu, Linda Ejiofor, Gideon Okeke, Kenneth Okonkwo and many more stars were at the  launch of the African Igbo Magic  dressed in colourful displays of Igbo culture.

Hosted by ace comedian and Nollywood actor, Okey Bakassi, the glamorous event was held at The Dome in Enugu State.

See more photos after the cut and photo credit goes to Bella Naija 

President Good luck Supporter treks from Abuja to Otuoke to honour Jonathan as ‘Hero of Democracy’

Mr. Oladele John Nihi from Kogi state has started trekking from Abuja to Otuoke, the hometown of President Goodluck Jonathan, to celebrate him (Jonathan) as the hero of democracy.

Enugu lawmakers Serve Governor Chime Impeachment Notice

Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Monday morning commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Sullivan Chime of the State.

Fourteen lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Hon. Eugene Odo sat early this morning where they read a notice of impeachment against Governor  Chime.

10 Lovely Photos Of Genevieve Nnaji As She Clocks 36 Years Today

Multiple award winning Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji is a year older today, May 3, 2015. Born in Mbiase, Imo State, Genevieve is a African Movie Academy Awards winner and a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).

She began her career in Nollywood in 1998 at the age of 19 with the movie ‘Most Wanted’, and today she stands tall as one of the leading and best actresses in the game.

We celebrate her birthday with 10 of her cute photos below…....

Meet Alhaji Kasimu Adamu – General Buhari’s Old Primary School Teacher.

AIT  broadcaster Lara Wise recently went to Duara Kastina State to do a documentary on the Ppresident-elect, General Muhammed Buhari

Hear her as she narrates the meeting in her own words

#GoodNews: Nollywood Actress Uche Jombo Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Star Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo on Sunday, May 3, 2015 welcomed her first baby with husband, Kenny Rodriguez.