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PMAN urges FG to take action on xenophobia

Mateen Badru Sep 5, 2019 0

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take necessary actions against the recurring xenophobia incited killings of Nigerians in South Africa by the country’s…

Entertainment

Films marking Mandela’s 100th posthumous birthday premieres at Durban Film Festival

Joshua Olomu Jul 26, 2018 0

Three films, with fascinating insights into the life and times of late South Africa’s former President Nelson Mandela, would premiere at the 39th Durban International Film Festival(DIFF).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Government

“If We can Celebrate Mandela, Why not Zuma?”- Imo Speaker Defends Okorocha

Femi Famutimi Oct 21, 2017 0

Acho Ihim, the speaker of Imo state House of Assembly has leapt to the defence of underfire Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha who has come under fire for erecting a statue of South African President Jacob Zuma in the state.The Speaker…

World

UN advocates adherence to Mandela’s rules in treatment of prisoners

Uju Jul 14, 2017 0

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday, called on member states to adhere to the UN minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners.UNODC’s National Coordinator, Sharon Nyambe, made the remarks ahead of the Nelson Mandela Day…

Entertainment

Idris Elba talks being homeless, drug abuse, divorce and more in new interview

Features Editor Oct 18, 2013 0

Before stardom, before The Wire and before his current gig on BBC crime drama Luther, sexy English actor Idris Elba hit a very rough patch. “It was a wickedly tough time,” the star, 41, tells Playboy magazine’s November issue 20Q feature.…