Obaseki to Oshiomhole: You’re biased, hear from all sides before taking sides

Obaseki Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Saturday, rejected his indictment by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, for the crisis in the State House of Assembly. Obaseki, who succeeded Oshiomhole as governor of the state, accused the APC chair of showing bias with his view that he… Read More Obaseki to Oshiomhole: You’re biased, hear from all sides before taking sides

Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

PM’s spokeswoman gives details of army chief’s assassination The chief of staff of the Ethiopian army, Gen Seare Mekonnen, has been shot dead by his own bodyguard in the capital, Addis Ababa. He and another officer died trying to prevent a coup attempt against the administration in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region, PM Abiy Ahmed said.… Read More Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

GAME OF THRONE: Cambridge language conference marks Game of Thrones lingo

The brains behind some of science fiction’s most popular invented languages are gathering for a conference to showcase their skills.   The San Diego-based Language Creation Society has brought together “conlangers” – or people who “construct” languages – in Cambridge.   Among the languges represented is Dothraki, as used in Game of Thrones. UK organiser… Read More GAME OF THRONE: Cambridge language conference marks Game of Thrones lingo

Ruggedman attacked in London restaurant

Ruggedman Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman, has been attacked by four unidentified men in a restaurant in London. The afro-beat legend posted the 38-minute clip of the attack on his instagram account. He also confirmed the attack in another video, stating that, “being attacked by for misguided boys will not deter me from… Read More Ruggedman attacked in London restaurant

Drug abuse set me back in life, said by Tonto Dikeh

Drug abuse, according to experts is capable of affecting a person’s life, physically, psychologically, financially and otherwise. While some don’t make it out of the addiction, others do and live better lives. This is the case with controversial actress and mother of one, Tonto Dikeh. In a recent interview on BBC Pidgin, the actress revealed… Read More Drug abuse set me back in life, said by Tonto Dikeh

Femi Kuti to Perform at AFCON 2019 Opening ceremony

The Organising Committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced that Nigeria’s legendary Afro-beat singer Femi Anikulapo-Kuti will perform at the opening ceremony of the competition. Kuti, a four-time Grammy award nominee will be joined by two other musicians Hakim from Egypt and Dobet Gnahore from Ivory Coast. The 2019 AFCON is… Read More Femi Kuti to Perform at AFCON 2019 Opening ceremony