RIP: Nollywood Film Maker, Amaka Igwe

Respected Nollywood filmmaker, Amaka Igwe has been reportedly pronounced dead!

The iconic Nollywood figure, who is responsible for some of the popular sitcoms and TV soaps reportedly passed on last night, April 28, 2014.

Amaka, who hails from Obinagu, Enugu, Nigeria is survived by her husband and kids.

She was the creator of popular TV soap, Checkmate and Fuji House of Commotion as well as the founder of Amaka Igwe Studios and Top FM Radio.

Children Resume at School Today

Chief Education Officer, Araromi Junior Secondary School, Sari Iganmu, Mr Ajeigbe Simeon, addressing students of the school, during their resumption in lagos on Monday (28/4/14)

President Jonathan Received the Crown Prince of Benin at the Presidential Villa

President Goodluck Jonathan in a handshake with the crown prince of Benin, HRH, Amb. Ehenden Erediauwa during his visit to the presidential villa abuja on Friday (25/4/14)

Photos: 4th Presidential National Prayer Breakfast at the State House Abuja

From left, Benin Republic President Boni Yayi, President Goodluck Jonathan, First Lady Dame Patience President Goodluck,President Mother Mama Eunice Jonathan,and Prof Vincent Anigbogu at the 4th Presidential National Prayer Breakfast at the State House Abuja on Saturday, 26th 04 2014 in Abuja.

Pictures: President Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit to VP Sambo Over Loss of Immediate Younger Brother

Wife of the Vice President Amina Sambo Vice President Arc. Namadi Sambo Welcoming President Goodluck Jonathan to his Resident When the President Pay a Condolence Visit to his Vice Over the death of the Vice President Immediate Junior Brother Capt Sabo Sambo in a Car Accident along the Abuja Airport Road today.

Photos: Meet Mike Bamiloye's Children

Meet the family of the CEO of Mount Zion Films Productions, Mike Bamiloye.

Photos: Nigerians in Malaysia Protest Maltreatment by Malaysian Police

Nigerians residing in Malaysia today April 15th staged a peaceful protest at the Nigerian House in Malaysia to register their displeasure at the way they are being treated by Malaysian police and the embassy's non-nonchalant attitude towards their maltreatment.

The protesters accused the Malaysian police of extortion, abuse and torture of Nigerians.

They accused the Nigerian Ambassador and the Nigerian embassy officials of being insensitive to their plight, encouraging the Malaysian police to continually maltreat them. They also accused the consulate officials of not helping to renew their passports or issue new ones.

Photos: Tambuwal, Saraki, Others Donate Blood for Blast Victims

 the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, former Kwara state Governor Bukola Saraki and other government officials today visited the National Blood Transfer Service in Abuja to donate blood for victims of yesterday's bomb blast at Nyanya Motor Park.

Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to Comedian Alibaba and Wife

Today is the 8th wedding anniversary of Comedian Ali Baba and his wife - they have been together for 16 years though! Ali Baba has always testified that marriage has brought him happiness, and fulfillment.  Their marriage is  blessed with six children, including an adopted daughter. 

Photos: President Jonathan at The Nyanya Bomb Blast Scene Today

I am proud to be Nigerian — Hollywood Actor, Chinwetel Ejiofor

In a new interview with reporters at the press conference for “Half of a Yellow Sun’’ movie premiere in Lagos, London-born Nigerian Hollywood star, Chinwetel Ejiofor, says he is proud to be identified as a Nigerian. According to him, there is a wrong impression that he claimed not to be a Nigerian and he wants to set the records straight:

“During the period of publicising “Twelve Years a Slave”, I was asked where I was originally from. I suppose I was trying to give an honest answer about where I was born, and so, I said London, which is where I was born. And to me, it was a surprising reaction that people then concluded that I didn’t identify as Nigerian. Of course, I am Nigerian-British, but if they ask me where I was born, I can’t say Enugu, because I wasn’t born in Enugu, but, it doesn’t mean that I don’t identify as Nigerian. I am proud of being Nigerian that I am extraordinarily happy to be here to make this film. "

Photos: Wedding Ceremony of President Jonathan's Adopted Daughter

Photos: President Jonathan Marks Palm Sunday with Newly Wedded Daughter

A worship service to mark Palm Sunday held at the Aso Villa Chapel in Abuja today April 13. 

The first family - President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, First lady Dame Patience Jonathan, his newly married daughter Faith Sakwe and son in-law Edward were all in attendance. 

Faith and Godwin also had their very first thanksgiving at the service.

More Holiday Pictures of Dayo Adeneye

Photos: Atiku Abubakar’s American In-laws Arrive Nigeria for 2nd Wedding

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's son Abba married his Colombian boo Mariana Saleeby-Velilla, last weekend in Dubai. They will be celebrating another wedding tomorrow in Adamawa State which formally welcomes Mariana into the Atiku family and her family are already in Yola for it.

President Jonathan's Daughter, Faith Sakwe's Bridal Shower: Photos

President Jonathan’s daughter, Faith Elizabeth Sakwe had her bridal shower party last Thursday, April, 10th at House 7, in Aso Rock Villa. The event was well-attended by the bride's personal friends, family, and other well-wishers who came in droves and hugging gifts.  

 

Faith's wedding will be taking place later on today, Saturday 12th of April, 2014 at the National Ecumenical Centre, Phase 1, Abuja, while the reception will take place at the International Conference Centre, Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja. Already preparations are in top gear.

Pictures: Joke Silva, Gen. Gowon, Others Honoured at Nigerian Centennial Gala and Award Night in London

Headlining a week long chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria over the past 100 years, GLEEHD Foundation in partnership with the Commonwealth Democracy Initiative, ROSTRA Consulting & Amandla Consulting hosted the cream de la cream of the Nigerian Public and Private sector at a Gala and Award Night to recognise the contribution of Eminent Nigerians and Nigeria’s Emerging Leaders on March 11, 2014 as Nigeria celebrates its Centenary.

The Gala Award Night honoured the contribution of Nigerian luminaries and other exceptional Nigerians at the Sheraton Park Lane Mayfair Hotel in London which had the participation of Commonwealth Leaders, British and Nigerian Political Leaders, Friends of Nigeria and Nigerians in Diaspora. 

Happy 57th Birthday to Aliko Dangote

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, MFR, GCON (born 10 April 1957, Kano, Nigeria) is a Nigerian business magnate with an estimated net worth of $25 billion USD as of March 2014. Based in Nigeria, he is the owner of the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities with operations in his homeland and several other countries in Africa, including Benin, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana, South Africa and Zambia.

Dangote is ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 23rd richest person in the world and the richest man in Africa. He ousted Saudi-Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi in 2013 by over $2.6 billion to become the world's richest black man.

Photos: Julius Agwu's Birthday Celebration

Julius Agwu was a year older yesterday April 7th and marked his 10th anniversary celebrating with the kids at Heart of Gold Hospice. The ace comedian has been celebrating his birthday at the Hospice every year for the last 10 years. He later celebrated with his family.

Happy 41st Birthday to Comedian Julius Agwu

The rapid growth and development of the comedy business in Nigeria can largely be attributed to the dogged determination of a few individuals one of which is Julius Agwu. He happens to be one of the most successful entertainers in Nigeria today. His talents have afforded him the opportunity to stand before the kings and princes of this world. His success story chronicles the rise of a child born without a spoon let alone a silver or golden spoon! He hails from Choba in Obio /Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

He was born on April 7th, 1973 to Chief Augustine Amadi Agwu and Mrs. Mary Agwu.