Nobody is Fighting for the Masses Since Fela and Gani Passed Away

Nobody is Fighting for the Masses Since Fela and Gani Passed Away

Nobody is fighting for the welfare of Nigerian masses since their human rights champions and heroes, Fela Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) , the legendary King of Afrobeat music and Gani Fawehinmi (22 April 1938 – 5 September 2009), Senior Advocate of the Masses passed away.

Gani Fawehinmi, human rights lawyer and political activist.

Nigerian masses at a political rally.

Their survivors and successors have failed to speak out against the violations of the rights of the suffering poor masses who live at the mercy of the greedy and wicked oppressors in the corridors of power from Lagos to Abuja and from the Niger Delta to Lake Chad.

10 Takeaways from President Buhari's Visit To Germany

TEN TAKEAWAYS FROM PRESIDENT BUHARI'S VISIT TO GERMANY

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI returned to the country after a three-day intensely busy State Visit to Germany which, as is usual with his foreign engagements, was characterized by punishing schedules.

Chart: 2016 Winners and Losers Against the Dollar

• Chart: 2016 Winners And Losers Against The Dollar | Statista

The value of the British pound against the U.S. dollar is at a 31 year low. With some economists not writing off the chances of sterling reaching parity with the dollar, the infographic below shows the company with which the UK currency is now sharing. In the wake of the pro-Brexit EU referendum vote in June, the pound has seen its rate against the dollar drop, year-to-date, by over 17 percent. Of the thirty currencies monitored by Thomson Reuter's Datastream, only the Nigerian naira has performed more poorly. On the flip side, the Brazilian real saw gains of almost 24 percent alongside the buoyant ruble at 16 percent.

 Source Statista.

Over 3500 African Migrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean Sea in 2016

Over 3500 African Migrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean Sea in 2016 

LAGOS, Nigeria, October 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- T.B. Joshua's Church Provides Assistance and Advice As the world grapples to handle Europe's worst migrant crisis, over 3,500 have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in 2016.

Click here to read the full report.

We Have Not Lost Faith in President Muhammadu Buhari ~ Muritala

We Have Not Lost Faith in President Muhammadu Buhari.

Muritala is from the same Katsina State with His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari. He is a proud member, supporter and voter of the current national ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a short impromptu interview with Nigerians Report Online, he says even though the people in Katsina are complaining about the economic hardship and inflation, they still expect positive change in Nigeria and they have not lost faith in the administration of President Buhari.

Toro, Bauchi State, the Location of "Palaver" First Film Made in Nigeria in 1926

Toro, Bauchi State, the Location of "Palaver" First Film Made in Nigeria in 1926

A tourist at the site of the ancient caves in Bauchi State.

Geoffrey Barkas in his military uniform during World War 1 in 1915.

"Palaver" a romance of Northern Nigeria was the first film made in Nigeria. It was made in Toro in Bauchi state of Nigeria in 1926 by English man Geoffrey de Gruchy Barkas.
He used the local villagers and gave them speaking roles for the major characters. They became the first Nigerian movie stars and also among the first black actors in the history of cinema. Film critics praised their outstanding acting after the screening of the film in the UK. But "Palaver" has never been shown in Nigeria. The grand children and great grandchildren of these actors should see this film as a legacy of their cultural heritage and the Bauchi State government should make Toro a film tourist site with photographs from "Palaver" for the education of the public on the history of the Nigerian cinema and for the promotion of local and international tourism.

One Girl under 15 Married Every 7 Seconds

One Girl under 15 Married Every 7 Seconds
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One girl under 15 is married every seven seconds, according to new analysis by Save the Children that reveals the scale of the threat posed by child marriage to education, health and children's safety.

Girls as young as 10 are marrying – to much older men - in countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, India and Somalia.

All the Winners of Awards at the 13th Abuja International Film Festival

Press Release: Dateline 10th October 2016.  13th ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FIM FESTIVAL

The 13th Abuja International  took place from 4th to 7th of October 2016 at the Silverbird cinemas Abuja. The festival witnessed the screening of 65 films from 37 countries from the over seven hundred entries received from 57 countries.  The Film market witnessed the attendance of 30 exhibitors who came to exhibit their product and services during the 4 day event.

Happy International Day of the Girl!

Happy International Day of the Girl!

International Day of the Girl was first recognized in 2011, when the United Nations general assembly voted to set aside Oct. 11 as a day to honor girls and work to improve their lives. It's a day for sharing inspiration and spreading awareness. This year's celebration centers on the theme "Girls' Progress = Goals' Progress: What Counts for Girls."

You're invited to the global premiere of a new CNN Films documentary:

WE WILL RISE: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World.

This October 11th and 12th, join First Lady Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep, Freida Pinto, and CNN's Isha Sesay on a journey to Morocco and Liberia to meet revolutionary young women overcoming incredible odds to pursue an education.

Tuesday October 11
6:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - Asia, Europe, Africa on CNN International

Wednesday October 12
9:00 pm - CNN U.S. and CNN International

Thursday October 13
12:00 am - CNN International

Saturday October 15
12:00 pm - HLN

Saturday November 5
Timing to come - CNN en Español

All times in Eastern time zones. For channel numbers, check your local listings.

Publish NWC Minutes Instead of Lies, APC Spokesman Challenges Oyegun

PUBLISH NWC MINUTES INSTEAD OF LIES, APC SPOKESMAN CHALLENGES OYEGUN

The Acting National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has challenged the National Chairman of his party, Chief John Oyegun, to publish the original minutes of the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) where it was agreed to throw away the reports of Ondo Primary Appeal Panel.

Chief John Oyegun.

The APC spokesman also faulted the statements credited to Chief John Oyegun against the party's National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, asking the chairman "why it took him two weeks to prepare lies as responses."