HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

The human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo still remains very questionable. National elections were chaotic and marred by state security forces attacking opposition candidates, journalists and ordinary citizens. Incumbent President Joseph Kabila claimed victory, but election monitors said the results lacked credibility.

A Cameroon born Dean killed in tow-truck accident

Dr. Elias Konwufine, called “Dr. K” by many of his students and colleagues, was the dean of Kaiser University’s business school. Originally from Cameroon, Konwufine earned three advanced degrees in the United States. He was killed Jan. 16 when his white Mercedes was being towed from the front of his home.

Stephanie Linus new feature on African-American Newspaper

Stephanie Linus featured in the January 24, 2013 edition of the renowned No. 1 African-American Newspaper in Los Angeles, California –Read all about it on Stephanie Daily

HIV/AIDS Cure...?

According to  channelstv, “A Professor in the University of Benin, Isaiah Ibeh early this January announced the development of a new drug which could potentially ‘cure’ HIV and AIDS.”

Professor Ibeh; the Dean of the School of Basic Medical Sciences of the university, told reporters in Benin that a series of successful tests have been carried out with the alleged herbal drug.

Questioning Yvonne Okoro's nationality: Are you a Ghanaian or Nigerian

There are no question about Yvonne Okoro's acting talent and her good looks. But there is one question that Ghanaians are asking Yvonne Okoro to answer. And that is “Yvonne, are you a Ghanaian or Nigerian?” On behalf of the many Ghanaian movie fans, the Mirror demanded an answer from the starlet. This is what she had to say:

Nigeria ranked the saddest place in the World

Forbes recently declared Nigeria as the saddest place to live in the entire world. Nigeria ranked 20th in this lousy category which must be disappointing to hear. Despite all the necessary progress Nigeria has been through; it is evident its economy and political systems, its increased population count and vast land scale is not helping to make visible the various positive changes.

In the picture above soldiers stand guard as people walk by near the site where a suicide attacker drove a car bomb into a Christian church in Kaduna, Nigeria, on October 28, 2012. This is clearly a sign of the many instabilities the country went through last year and the previous.

Flower Girl Teaser: The new awaited movie of 2013

Coming soon this February 2013 on the big screen is Flower Girl Teaser; a not to miss. 

Cameroonian singer Denzyl in collaboration with Wizkid

Cameroonian born singer Denzyl makes a across borders collaboration with Nigeria’s pop star Wizkid on a track. The single was produced in November 2012 and is named, “Do U Really Wanna Know?” It was produced under the supervision of RedEye Entertainment, Cameroon.

Monalisa Chinda's new perfume line

Are you an admirer of the beauty Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda? then get the excitement going with this great news;  the actress is launching her very own range of beauty products called M-Code. The line will be consisting of; perfumes, colognes and a host of other beauty related products.

According to reporters, production is already on the road as testers were given out at her theatre's Dance event in December. The product is to be launched in a couple of weeks.... so you can now smell like Monalisa......Watch out....!

Genevieve Nnaji's new clothing line

Genevieve Nnaji has expanded her empire by showcasing her clothing line named St. Genevieve. The Nollywood actress uploaded some photos on her Instagram page and tagged it as St.Genevieve. In this era where fashion is the new holy grail and were people are constantly experimenting with new designs, vibrant colours and edgy styles, it is much hoped Genevieve Nnaji will bring the wow factor we all expected. More pictures after the cut....