Republic of Congo gets pneumonia vaccine free of charge

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The Republic of the Congo has taken an important step to improve childrens health by introducing a new vaccine against pneumonia free of charge, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) announced today. Original Article to follow from UN news center (2012).

African rapper, MI (Mr. Incredible) appointed as Goodwill Ambassador

 MI (Mr. Incredible) was entitled as UNODC’s Goodwill Ambassador on Smuggling of Migrants at an event held today in Abuja. The new appointed UNODC’s Goodwill Ambassador had this to say:

 “it was a huge honour and an incredible responsibility”.

Every country in the world is affected by this crime; Smuggling has been defined as the procurement of such peoples into a State for financial or material benefit. The big boy M.I has been chooses to speak against this horrific act.

Because his journey in hip-hop within Africa stands to remind young men and women that even when ttimes are hard and against you, persistence and hard-work pay off.  Therefore, it is no doubt he will serve as a role model capable of speaking strongly against such smuggling.

Nigeria and Africa wishes him all the best in this new journey. 

Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji buys a pair of shoe to fellow star friend..?

Rukky Sanda recently posted this photo on her twitter page showing  the new shoe she got from her fellow Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji.

She tweeted the following: #ShoutOut 2 ma boo @genevievennaji  for d getting me those fabulous Chloe pumps I'm rocking... Miss u bay! H

How cute and generous is that from Nnaji......

Nollywood superstar Genevieve Nnaji has been Enjoying Cruising on her recent vacay

 Nnaji enjoys her free away from work by going on a boat cruise ...chikkkaaaaa!!!

Nollywood Star Chidi Mokeme returns to stage

After a long time of disappearance on the movie and entertainment scene, the beloved star returns.  Nollywood Star Chidi Mokeme returns to stage once again as the anchor for popular TV reality show of Gulder Ultimate Search. The organizers of the TV reality show held a selection party at the Eko Hotel and Suits, in which they decided to bring back the first anchor of the show after nine years.

While the 12 finalist out of 30,000 youthful and active Nigerians that registered to participate for this year's event are (MALE) Ujam Emmanuel, Nuhu Haruna, Ogbuefi Michael, Ifet Iniobong, Ojezele Paschal and Adah James. (FEMALE) Kofya Brown, Bornford Patience, Ayo Ojueromi, Uzor Osimkpa, Udodi Onyinyechukwu, and Ezeh Priscillia. 

 

This year's search is said to take plac at the Usaka Forest in Obot Akara LGA of Akwa Ibom State where the winnner will go home with a cash prize of N9 million, N500,000 wardrobe allowance and a brand new SUV worth N10 million.

International Day of the Girl Event: A Day not to be Missed

Beyond the Classroom Foundation and HACEY’s Health Initiative will on Thursday October 11 2012 celebrate the International Day of the Girl in an event under the theme: ‘HEALTH, EMPOWERMENT, AND RIGHTS’ at the Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos, Akoka. This theme is set to address issues of discrimination against the girl child in terms of equality in accessing health care, empowerment opportunities and basic rights such as education, it will also address various forms of abuse the girl child is subjected to in her home and in the society.

The UN is putting its weight and influence behind global efforts to raise awareness of girls’ rights and shine a spotlight on areas where those rights are routinely violated. This was also seen last year when the United Nations General Assembly designated October 11 as the International Day of the Girl.

Tiwa Savage's new video: She is going back to her cultural roots

Tiwa Savage story is an empowering one and shows if you stop mourning about the desperate conditions of Africa you will eventually succeed with handwork. 

Tiwa Savage was born and bred in Lagos, Nigeria. She is a Singer/songwriter signed to Sony USA record label. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2007 and has since then been working with music producers in the industry. Tiwa began her music in the UK touring as a background singer for artists such as Mary J. Blige, Sting, George Michael, Kelly Clarkson and Spice Girls. She participated in the X-Factor, reaching the top 24.

Tiwa has won multiple awards and now it is good to see her going back to her roots by embedding it in her video and song melody. Well done Tiwa..!!

Cameroon Entertainer Ben Decca is currently celebrating 30years in showbiz

Ben Decca

For those of you who dont know Cameroon very well, here is a video clip from an artist called Dora Decca. She is from a showbizz family in Cameroon who have all been successful in using their voices to entertain the nation. The well know entertainers siblings are; Ben Decca, Grace Decca and Dora Decca.

Ben Decca is currently celebrating his 30years in showbiz. This celebration is taking place in France with series of concerts from the three siblings in honor of the success their beloved brother Ben Decca. 

The Decca's family are from the Douala region. The Douala (or Douala) are an ethnic group of Cameroon. They primarily inhabit the littoral region to the coast and form a portion of the Sawa, or Cameroonian coastal peoples. They have historically played a highly influential role in Cameroon due to their long contact with Europeans, high rate of education, and wealth gained over years as traders and land owners.

Grace Decca and Dora Decca

More picture of Dora Decca at Ben's anniversary to follow

13 arrested over killing of four University students for stealing

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After the publishing of video on various websites, late Saturday night, showing how the crowd took the law into their hands by lynching four naked men who were eventually set ablaze even though three of them went unconscious. These victims were identified as Lloyd, Tekena, Ugonna and Chidiaka and were said to be students of the University of Port Harcourt.

Following the deportation of Nigerian female pilgrims, 3 died in Saudi Arabia

In an interview with Mr Tambawwal, he disclosed that the pilgrims were from Kebbi, Kano and Katsina states. He said the first was a pilgrim from Kano State, who died aboard the plane conveying him and others in the inaugural flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He said the others died in Medina from illnesses however he added that “both of them were in their ripe age at the time of their death.’’

Mr Tambawwal noted in his interview that the Nigerian mission was working hard to ensure that medical services were available to the pilgrims always by operating two clinics in Medina, which rendered services for 24 hours.