Catch BBC’s Law & Disorder this Sunday October 10th, 2010 at 21:00/9:oopm. “On the streets of Lagos, it is not the police who wield power but gangs of fight-hardened young men known as Area Boys. Louis spends time with several outfits, joining them as they patrol their turf, clash with local rivals and keep the …
Cecilia Ibru Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Fraud and Mismanagement
LAGOS, Nigeria, Oct. 9 (UPI) — A former Nigerian bank official has been jailed for fraud and ordered to surrender $1.2 billion in cash and assets, officials said. Cecilia Ibru, former chief executive officer of Oceanic Bank, pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud and mismanagement, and is one of a large number of executives …
VIDEO: Lagos, Clean and Green Revolution
“Lagos city is definitely not known for its green or open spaces, but the Lagos State government has been working on changing that, the result, a newer and greener side of the city. Turning Lagos city’s crime and grime to green and clean; this has been one of the most striking changes in the city’s …
'Anchor Baby' & Omoni Oboli Bag Awards at the Harlem International Film Festival
Congratulations to Nollywood Actress Omoni Oboli and first time producer Lonzo Nzekwe who were honored at the recent Harlem International Film Festival for the quality of their films. Nzekwe’s ‘Anchor Baby’ won its first award as the ‘Best Film of the Year’ while Actress Omoni Oboli won ‘Best Actress’ for her roles in ‘Anchor Baby.’ …
Techie. Entrepreneurial. Talented. Nigerian. – on Y! TV this Sunday
It’s the famous date 10.10.10 – and Y! TV is back to the future! Four of the most exciting techie heads in Nigeria will be in the Y! studio to talk ICTs, Nigeria and Development. How does Nigeria harness the power of New Media for development? What can Nigerians do with what we have to …