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Court strikes out PDP’s suit seeking to unseat defecting governors

An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday struck out a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, urging the court to sack its five governors who defected to APC. Justice Gabriel Kolawole, in a ruling that lasted about two hours held that the suit’s originating processes were invalid, on the ground that they were […]

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Obama Backs DC Vote to Legalize Marijuana

President Obama supports legalization of the recreational use of marijuana in the nation’s capital as approved by D.C. voters in a November referendum, the White House says. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Thursday that despite some reservations, Obama would sign the $1.1 trillion spending bill if it reaches his desk. District voters approved an initiative in […]

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Three policemen get 2 years in jail

Three policemen were, yesterday, sentenced to two years imprisonment by Magistrate A. Demi-Ajayi of an Ebute-Metta Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Oyingbo, Lagos, over negligence, which resulted in the stealing of their AK-47. The convicts are Sergeant Felix Okwa, 47; Corporal Ogu Romanus, 46, and Constable Sunday Okoh, 34. Apart from being jailed for two years, […]

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Court finds Obasanjo guilty of contempt over book launch; to rule on punishment in 21 days

An Abuja High Court sitting  in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja,  has found former President Olusegun Obasanjo guilty of contempt, after the former leader defied the court’s directive barring him from releasing his autobiography. Mr. Obasanjo released the new book, My Watch, Tuesday, in Lagos, days after the court order. Justice Valentine Ashi, in a ruling […]

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Must Read Memo From Genevieve…

The scrumptious actress posted on Instagram last nite…

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Matrimonial Crisis: Ex-Gov Nwobodo Disowns Children

The lingering matrimonial crisis that engulfed the family of the former Governor of old Anambra state, Senator Jim Nwobodo, culminating in the disappearance of the remains of his deceased eldest son, Ifeanyi, on the day he was to be buried assumed a new dimension Tuesday as the elder statesman disowned his children behind the dastardly […]

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DC Exclusive: Nkoli Nwa Nsukka Movie – “Coming Home To Star In An Igbo Movie Wasn’t Funny At all”, Nollywood Actor Jnr Pope Tells Diamond Celebrities

If you noticed, Nkoli Nwa Nsuka has taking the lead as the movie has gone viral since it’s coming out. The wave-making movie features Recheal Okonkwo, Junior Pope odonwodo, La Class Ozougwu, Uju Hills Ozougwu, Mac Collins Chidebe. Diamond Celebrities talked with Nollywood bad boy Jnr Pope Odonwodo to know how challenging his character in the movie was for him […]

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Don Saint Releases Exquisite New Photos

PR Guru, Controversial Writer, Musician, Actor and  Promoter Don Saint, in new hot photos. Just in line with the spice!

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I Took It Upon Myself To Be doing Igbo Movies, Mac Collins Chidebe Says As He Comes Back With Nkoli Nwa Nsukka Season 5 & 6 (Photos/Video)

Nollywood director Mac Collins Chidebe hits location again for the shooting of Nkoli Nwa Nsukka 5 &6. The movie which is making waves as many can’t have enough of the hilarious movie. If you have watched from part one to four, you will understand why many are excited and can’t wait to see the continuation of the movie. The film […]

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Court stops Obasanjo from publishing autobiography

An Abuja High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, has restrained former President Olusegun Obasanjo from proceeding with plans to publish or have someone publish on his behalf, a new autobiography entitled ‘My Watch.” Justice Valentine Ashi made the order following an ex-parte application filed before him by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, […]

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Ex-Borno Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, In Secret Visit To Arms-laden Chad-bound Plane Detained In Nigeria

A former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, widely accused of sponsoring Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria, may be lobbying for the release of the Chad-bound cargo aircraft confiscated in Kano for transporting large amount of arms and ammunition. Sources at the Aminu Kano International Airport, where the plane is currently detained, said Mr. […]

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Jonathan moves to stop impeachment plot

The Presidency and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party have adopted subtle ways to tackle the impeachment threats against President Goodluck Jonathan. This is coming after some members of the two chambers of the National Assembly have reportedly been collating signatures to impeach the President. A top Presidency source who pleaded anonymity told Punch’s […]

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Court clears Lagos over alleged deportation of Onitsha indigenes

The Lagos State Government has won a case challenging its decision in 2012 to relocate dozens of people from Lagos to Anambra State, on the claim they had no residence or business in Lagos. Rosemary Nathaniel, Friday Ndukwe, Grace Igbochi, Ugulori Tutua, Chinyere Nicholas and Osondu Mbuto filed a suit on their behalf and 77 […]

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Child trafficking: Pastor, 2 nurses, 14 others arrested by DSS

Seventeen per­sons includ­ing a pastor of one of the new generation churches have been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Se­curity (DSS), Anambra State Command for child trafficking and kidnapping. The suspects who also in­cluded an evangelist and two nurses bowed in shame as they were paraded yesterday at the DSS state headquar­ters, […]

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DC Exclusive: Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Out From Contesting For House of Reps

Hanks Kenneth Okonkwo backs out of PDP primary as the state chapter of the PDP jettisons zoning in Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency. Following the Nsukka/ Igbo-Eze South stakeholders meeting at the Governor’s lodge on the 3rd of December, 2014 where the Governor openly endorsed the former chairman of the party, Vitta Abah who is from […]

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DC Exclusive: Anita Joseph Cries Over Her Tattoo Warns Fans To Desist From It (Photos)

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph expresses her regrets over the many tattoos on her body. “My greatest wish is to remove this tattoo on my arm, I hate it now, (I no do again mbok!!!!) those of you who still do tattoos, please desist!!!” says the beautiful actress. While talking to Diamond Celebrities, Anita said: “I […]

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Police uncover arms factory in Enugu

Men of the Enugu State Command of Nigeria Police have uncovered an illegal arms factory in the State where guns were allegedly manufactured. The discovery was made, following the arrest of an alleged gun manufacturer, Foster Ezeanure, by operatives of Oji River Area Command through information obtained from members of the public. The suspect who […]

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Five APC presidential aspirants sign undertaking to remain in party after primaries

Five presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday signed a Letter of Commitment which compels them to remain in the party even after losing out in the primary election. The undertaking also mandates them to collapse their individual campaign structures into that of the party for effective campaign of the […]

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