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Merry Christmas To All Our Zealous Readers!

As you celebrate this Christmas, may peace, Joy and God’s love be with you all the days of your life. May God give you all a reason to smile this season. Merry Christmas from Diamond Celebrities!!!

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President says Nollywood stars Nigeria’s greatest ambassadors (Photos)

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday described Nigerian actors and actresses as the greatest ambassadors of the country. He said that players in the industry that is popularly known as Nollywood had consistently brought glory to the country. Jonathan spoke while playing host to a group, Legends of Nollywood, led by Mr. Paul Obazele, at the […]

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Nigerian military to court-martial 118 more soldiers

The Nigerian military is set to court martial at least 100 more soldiers for a series of offences related to its fight against the terror group, Boko Haram, military sources told Premium times Tuesday. Officials said 118 soldiers have been transported from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to face charges in Abuja, a week after 54 […]

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PDP labels Buhari a “semi-literate jackboot” who will lose again

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described a former Head of State and flag-bearer of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, as a “semi-literate jackboot”. Speaking at the national secretariat of the PDP, Monday, the national secretary of the party, Wale Oladipo, while receiving a delegation of PDP members from Diaspora, said […]

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How Facebook reunite homeless man with family for Christmas after 12 years apart

  A homeless man will be spending Christmas with his family for the first time in 12 years after a Facebook appeal helped reunite them. George Cunningham, who is living rough in Cork, Republic of Ireland, can look forward to a meal with his sister Sheelagh and his ill mother thanks to photographer Lee Furlong. […]

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Nigeria 2015: SERAP drags APC, PDP to court for undisclosed campaign expenses

For failing to disclose their planned expenditure and sources of funding, Nigeria’s two largest political parties have been charged to court. The suit is coming over one month after both parties received a Freedom of Information, FOI, request, but declined to disclose their finances to a civic group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP. The […]

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Mother arrested for murder of 8 children

An Australian mother was arrested for murder in the stabbing deaths of eight children, seven of whom were believed to be hers, police said Saturday. The children were found dead inside the woman’s home, who was suffering from serious stab wounds, inside a northern Australian home Friday. The 37-year-old woman, who is recovering in a […]

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At 37, Timaya explains Why He is Too Young to Get Married

In an interview with Punch, Timaya explains that although he is 37, he is not ready to sacrifice his time… “I am not yet ready to get married and anyone who is looking for that is only being deceived because I am too young to get married. Marriage is not all about money and nobody knows […]

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DC Exclusive: Uche Ogbodo Coming Out Soon With A New Blockbuster Movie (photos)

Uche Ogbodo after the birth of her baby in the USA returned to Nigeria to shoot a new blockbuster. The movie starring Nollywood Veteran actors like: Uche Ogbodo, Francis Duru, Ebele Okaro, Chinwetelu Agu and many others. Produced by Uche Ogbodo, executive producer Chucks Movies, and directed by Emeka Nnakaihe a.k.a Emeka GF. Synopsis: Ngozi who is […]

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Kcee, Ruggedman,Terry G, Harrysong,Chigozie Atuanya, Ndidi Obi, Presh, others Grace Udee da ikotomaster’s Traditions Wedding In Style (photos)

Nigerian musician udeagha Joseph a.k.a Udee da ikotomaster recently got married to his Anambra born heartthrob Nneka popularly known as “Mrs Udee”. The Kolobi crooner who hails from Abiriba, Abia State stop at nothing to make the day memorable… The traditional marriage was on the 13th of Dec 2014 in Aguda Surulere. Kcee, Ruggedman,Terry G, Harrysong,Chigozie Atuanya, Ndidi Obi (actress […]

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APC raises the alarm over purchase of Permanent Voter’s Cards

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the antics of a certain political party that has engaged in buying Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) with a view to disenfranchising the owners of such cards, especially in opposition strongholds. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai […]

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Stop punishing Nigerians with strikes – Jonathan to Labour

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday cautioned labour unions against punishing Nigerians with “unnecessary industrial actions.” Specifically, the President wondered why the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers would embark on a nationwide strike over issues involving an oil worker and his employer. […]

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“We are a mission and we do not meddle in politics” – RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has dissociated itself from rumours making the rounds that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, gave his blessings to the vice-presidential ambition of a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The All Progressives Congress had on Wednesday named Osinbajo, who is said to […]

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DC Exclusive: Enugu State Government Honours Barr Kenneth Okonkwo For Pioneering Nollywood

In an elaborate event held at Okpara square, Enugu on the 16th of Dec, 2014, Gov Sullivan Chime honoured Barr Kenneth Okonkwo for his pioneering efforts in Living in Bondage which started Nollywood. He was given the award as the Enugu Born Pioneer Nollywood Actor 2014. Kenneth Okonkwo in accepting the award thanked God for […]

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Nigerian military sentences 54 soldiers to death for mutiny

A military court in Nigeria has sentenced 54 soldiers to death after they were found guilty of mutiny. The soldiers were convicted Wednesday in Abuja on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy to commit mutiny. Four other soldiers were acquitted. The convicted soldiers, mostly officers involved in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists in […]

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DSS blames Total for fuel scarcity

The Directorate of State Services (DSS) has told Nigerians to hold Total Exporation and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) responsible for the current fuel scarcity ravaging the entire country, insisting that the failure of the oil company to obey the gentleman agreement reached over rescinding the transfer of its unionist staff, Elo Victor Ogbonda, was responsible […]

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Three dead, four hurt in Sydney siege

Three people are dead after a hostage drama in a Sydney cafe ended in heavy gunfire as security forces stormed the building, Australian police said on Tuesday. Local media reports said the hostage-taker was among those killed. Heavy gunfire and blasts from stun grenades filled the air shortly after 2 AM local time at the Lindt cafe […]

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No time limit for returning Chibok girls alive – Presidency

The Nigerian presidency has dismissed concerns over the prolonged abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, saying the government has no time limit to return the long-suffering teenagers alive to their families. The message, delivered Monday by a presidential spokesperson, appeared to imply that the government is taking its time to rescue […]

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