Sunday, January 11, 2015

Huge crowds attend Paris unity rally

Hundreds of thousands joined by dozens of world leaders to honour the 17 people killed in attacks in French capital.


The march's route runs 3km from the Place de la Republique to Place de la Nation in the east of Paris [AFP]
Hundreds of thousands of people joined by dozens of world leaders are attending a rally through Paris to honour the 17 people killed in some of the worst attacks on French soil.
Among those attending Sunday's march are family members of the 12 people killed during the massacre at the Charlie Hebdo weekly, a satirical publication that often published cartoons lampooning revered religious figures.

Okojori Takes Jonathan To The Cleaners

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Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Mr. Tony Okoroji, in this open letter, warns President Goodluck Jonathan that Igbos might turn their back on him in the forth-coming election.
Your Excellency,
Please forgive me for writing you through this medium. I can imagine how busy you must be, especially at this time that the elections are by the corner. With the many

Another Pastor Endorses Buhari, Gives Full Explanation

 Sunday Adelaja is a Nigerian pastor who created and leads the Embassy of God megachurch in Kiev Ukraine.
Pastor Sunday Adelaja
Pastor Sunday Adelaja
He has joined Father Mbaka and pitched his tent to the Buhari campaign citing his relationship with Yemi Osinbajo as one of the factors which affected his decision.
Here is his explanation.

CNN's African Voices Features Tara Fela-Durotoye

The pioneer of the Make-up business in Nigeria, Mrs. Tara Fela Durotoye, Chief Executive Officer of House of Tara will be profiled on CNN’s African Voices today.
Tara-Fela
Tara Fela-Durotoye
CNN’s African Voices is a weekly show on the international network that highlights Africa’s most

Finke: Cameroon changes rules on player bonuses

Cameroon coach Volker Finke has an­nounced significant changes in the way bonuses are given to the play­ers, in the final countdown to next week’s start of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Previously, players were given participation bonuses for taking part in the final phase of big tournaments such as Afcon or the World Cup.

World’s 12 highest-paid DJs in 2014

Calvin Harris is once again EDM’s Cash King, pulling in $66 million over the past 12 months. The top 10 earners on our list racked up a staggering $268 million this year (2014), 11% more than the $241 million haul of last year’s (2013) top 10. Read on to see the full list.

Desmond Elliot hosts talent hunt show for upcoming filmmakers

A film production company, 2et Media Network Limited, has created a platform for upcom­ing artistes to be in the mainstream of filmmak­ing in Nigeria. Tagged: “Unleash Ur Creativity”, two groups of 25 artistes will be selected and camped for a month during which they will learn the

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...