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‘All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words, ‘Ich bin ein Berliner!’ ‘ [I am a Berliner (citizen of Berlin)!] — John F. Kennedy, U.S. President, 1963. Berlin made history on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 when over 250,000 Germans and non-Germans came out in full force to protest against racism and discrimination. It was like a RED CARD for racism, aggressively kicking out the monster from Germany! This demonstration was regarded as the largest in the history of unified Germany after the fall of the Berlin wall. …
I watched a documentary about drug traffickers in the United States of America on Netflix last night and I wish to share some of my thoughts with Facebook friends. Fighting drug traffickers anywhere in this world is like fighting terrorists and the endgame is always brutal. Scene 1 : A 38 year old Colombian man was arrested with about 5 kilogrammes of cocaine at JFK airport in America. He was even travelling with his 4-year-old daughter. Sniffer dogs exposed him as a drug mule. He was taken aside and properly searched then sent for X-ray checks. During all this encounter,…
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has called for the withdrawal of the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah from the National Peace Committee led by former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke on Tuesday in Abuja. The group said the call had become necessary because of Kukah’s alleged open display of support for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. It noted that the Abdulsalam Abubakar-led committee was one that should be seen to be non…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial Candidate in the just concluded election in Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday filed a petition at the tribunal challenging the outcome of the poll. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the petition was brought against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressive Congress (APC) and it’s candidate, Chief Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola. The PDP Chairman in Osun, Mr Soji Adagunodo, who spoke to newsmen after the petition was filed at the Osun Governorship Election Tribunal, said the party believed that the judiciary would return the mandate to Sen. Adeleke. Adagunodo…
Abami Eda!You travelled to the land of the spirit 21 years ago today,we are still celebrating you Olufela Olusegun Anikulapo-Kuti,Baba 70 of Africa…. Our dear Alaafin of Ikeja,we shall continue to mourn you Vagabonds are still in power in Nigeria. Legislooters are still padding our national budgets Muhammadu Buhari is now back as our President Army Arrangement?Confusion Break Bone? Overtake Don Overtake Overtake? Suffering & Smiling? You’ve now joined our African ancestors To fellowship with gods with peace Felasophy,Felabration,Fela was indeed a good fella! The authentic Chief Priest of our own African Shrine Beasts of no nation suffocate us with…
The Stephen Lawrence Centre in South London suddenly transformed to a mini-Afrikan Shrine on Saturday(Oct 13,2018) as fans, associates and friends of the Afrobeat Legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti came out to celebrate his posthumous 80th birthday. Lola Oteh-Cole electrified the whole atmosphere with her brilliant performance of Zombie and Unknown Soldier. She received more than three standing ovations from the audience. (Thank you, Lola!) Segun Ogedengbe, former Fela’s saxophonist also performed evergreen Fela tracks like VIP, Zombie, Water No Get Enemy and Palaver from his sax to display his true linkage with the Abami Eda of the Universe. Kunle Kuti(Fela’s son), Director of…
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says he has forgiven his former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, wholeheartedly, describing him as “president-to-be.” Obasanjo said this while addressing journalists after the closed-door meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate. The meeting held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex. Also at the meeting were the Bishop of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), David Oyedepo; Islamic cleric, Ahmed Gumi; and the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah. They were in the meeting with Atiku and Obasanjo. Obasanjo said that, based on what transpired at the meeting, he believed that Atiku now…
PRESS RELEASE It has come to our attention that the Buhari government and the All Progressives Congress have been very idle of late, which explains their abandonment of the vital duties of running the government in order to focus on hurling insults and false accusations on the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar. In order to give Nigerians the answers they want, we urge the Buhari Campaign Organisation to take the #BuhariChallenge and answer the following questions. *Name one project initiated, started and completed in the last three years by the Buhari administration. *Name one…
October 9, 2018 promptnewsonline Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji , has signed a film deal with United Talent Agency, (UTA). UTA, also represents Hollywood’s Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Channing Tatum, Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Kim Soo Hyun and Liv Tyler, according to Deadline report. Genevieve Nnaji The deal, it is also suspected, will see the ‘Lion heart’ actress collaborating with top Hollywood filmmakers to produce movies from African including Nigerian stories. UTA is one of the biggest talent agencies in the world that represents many of the world’s most acclaimed figures in every current and emerging area of entertainment and…