2015: 69 Journalists Died Around The World On The Job

A new report by a New York-based organization has revealed that sixty-nine journalists were killed around the world on the job in 2015. Twenty-eight of them were slain by Islamic militant groups, including al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Those killed by Islamic extremist groups this year included eight journalists killed in an attack in Paris in January at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which had published caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. The group al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility for the attack in which two gunmen massacred 12 people. They said it was in “revenge for the prophet.”

In October, two Syrian journalists, Fares Hamadi and Ibrahim Abd al-Qader were killed by Islamic State militants.

News Flash: Protesters Shut Down Onitsha Bridge Over Arrest Of Radio Biafra Director Nnamdi Kanu

News Flash: Protesters Shut Down Onitsha Bridge Over Arrest Of Radio Biafra Director Nnamdi Kanu

Breaking News: Ebola Survivor, Doctor Ada Igonoh Gives Birth To Baby Girl

First Consultant Medical Centre officially announces that resident staff and Ebola Survivor, Dr. Ada Igonoh gave birth to a baby girl a few hours ago.The baby girl weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce was born at the Greater El-Monte Community Hospital, California.

Dr. Igonoh is the only female medical doctor to have survived the deadly disease. Since her conception, Dr. Ada has been placed under medical surveillance to ensure that her child is Ebola-Free. The baby, upon birth, has been certified Ebola-free.

To mark this wonderful news, the staff and friends of First Consultants Medical Centre are jubilant in celebration as they welcome a new lease of life to the institution and in memory of fallen colleagues and Survivors of Ebola.

The World Health Organization, in concert with the Centre for Disease Control, formally declared Nigeria Ebola-Free on October 20, 2014.

Senate Committee On Works Commends Gov. Wada

  

 Members of the Senate Adhoc Committee on Works have commended the Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada for his developmental strides in the State.

The Senate committee members who gave the commendation while on a visit to state for an on-the-spot assessment of some on-going projects and erosion sites said Governor Idris Wada is laying a solid foundation for an all-round development of the state despite the challenges of funding in the country.

The leader of the delegation, Senator Tayo Alashoadura said the on-going construction of embankment at the bank of River Niger to forestall flooding at the Kpata-Kabba section of the state capital is a landmark project of the administration and urged the State Governor to ensure the completion of the project.

Governor Wada's Footprint In Kogi State

Kogi Hails Appeal Court Judgement On LG Councils

Kogi State Government has applauded the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja which reinstated the chairmen and councillors of the 21 Local Government Areas in the state.

In a statement issued in Lokoja, Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, described the judgement as an affirmation that the judiciary is truly the last hope of the common man and commended the reinstated chairmen and councillors for remaining law abiding while the court case lasted.

"FIFTY" BFI London Premiere – Official Release Date 18.12.15

London was brought to a standstill last night, Saturday October 17, 2015, as the festival premiere of the enthralling motion picture, Fifty, and the cast of A-list Nollywood stars quietened the usually raucous streets of London’s Leicester Square. 

This event marked the first African-style film premiere in London and witnessed the largest ever assembly of spectators during its screening at the London Film Festival.

 The stars of the night were Omoni Oboli, Ireti Doyle, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Wale Ojo. The celebrities were joined by the acclaimed creative director, Biyi Bandele and the award winning executive producer Mo Abudu.