After weeks of rigorous screening, the Federal Government yesterday announced the names of three distinguished Nigerians that have been penciled down to receive this year’s Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA). The three distinguished Nigerians drawn from Science, Humanities and Engineering/Technology, include Professors Seth Sunday Ajayi, Francis Abiodun Irele and Hillary Iyang Iyang. Professor Ajayi is […]
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10 Things President Goodluck Jonathan Wants For His Birthday
Today the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, celebrates his 56th birthday. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), and President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was born to a Niger Delta family of canoe makers on November 20, 1957. He graduated from the University of Port […]
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FG accepts US designation of B’Haram
Federal Government has accepted the designation of Boko Haram and Ansaru, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations by the United States. The US Department of State Office of the Spokesperson on Wednesday took the decision under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It also classified them as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists” under section 1(b) of […]
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REVEALED: How Actors In Nollywood Pay Producers For Movie Roles
There’s a new trend in Nollywood as upcoming actors and actresses offer movie producers money to feature in their movies. According to sources, A-list Nollywood actors & actresses get paid for featuring in movies, but if you’re an unknown actor struggling to get into the movie industry, some movie producers make you pay to feature in their movies. […]
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Goodluck Jonathan’s gift to the Golden Eaglets…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday announced a cash gift of N2m each for all the players of the nation’s Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, who won the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates. The players, their handlers and key members of the Nigerian Supporters’ Club, according to the […]
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Blackout: Nigerians to experience a week of darkness
Nigerians will experience a week-long electricity rationing that will put the country into darkness for the period. This will be the longest period in recent years that the country would be faced with blackout. The development is coming few days after the Federal Government declared that its hand-over of the assets and facilities of PHCN […]
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Nigeria To Experience Partial Eclipse On Nov 3
Nigerians will experience a partial lunar eclipse on Sunday, November 3, across the 36 states of the federation. According to the Director-General of National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA , Dr. Saidu Mohammed, the 2013 penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible throughout Africa, Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia. According to the NASRDA boss, some […]
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Health Zone : Energy Drinks Are Dangerous For Your Health — Nigerian Doctor
A physician at the Nigerian National Hospital, Dr Agnes Eguagie, of the Department of Medicine advised people with hypertension and diabetes to avoid energy drinks because of their caffeine content. Dr Agnes Eguagie gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “Energy drinks are an attempt by the manufacturer to […]
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Health Zone : 10 Tips On How To Save Yourself From Cholera
There has been a recent outbreak of cholera in at least two states in Northern Nigeria. Several people have died and others are being treated in the hospitals. Although cholera is a very contagious intestinal infection transmitted by water soiled by poor hygiene and could lead to death if untreated, experts say you need not […]
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American Comedians, others arrive for Glo Laffta Fest
The stage is set for weekend’s Glo Lafftafest event tagged Invasion LOL, as the international comedians billed to perform at the mega show arrive Nigeria today. Among the international stars expected to arrive today are two prominent American comedians, Tony Roberts and Deeray Davis and two of Africa’s foremost comerians, Ndumiso from South Africa and […]
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Health Zone: “64 Million Nigerians Suffer From Mental Illness” – Expert Says
The Founder of the Mental Health Foundation, Emmanuel Owoyemi, revealed on Thursday that 64 million Nigerians had one form of mental illness or the other. The expert advocated for quick passage of the Mental Health bill by the National Assembly. Mr. Owoyemi, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, on the […]
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Meet The Nigerian Female Billionaire Who is Now The Richest Black Woman In The World
Nigerian Female Billionaire Defeats Oprah Winfrey To Become Richest Black Woman In The World. Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija is now the richest black woman in the world with an estimated fortune of $7.3 billion. She Started her career as a secretary in a bank in the mid 1970s, Alakija, 62, then studied fashion in […]
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DC Exclusive: Global Diva Eeefy Ify Ike Set To Release Her Healing Book ‘Queen Of Cyberspace’
Nigerian/Hollywood model, Eeefy Ify Ike is set to realease her third book “Queen of Cyberspace” On the 31st October. The book will be available in all Silverbird Stores in Nigerian. With her design “Style is Innate” Eeefy won the heart of many Nigeria.Diamond celebrities talked with the beautiful motivational speaker and tv presenter about her […]
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Ay shoots his first Nollywood movie in Atlanta, Star Ramsey Nouah
Nigeria Comedian AY is shooting his first Nollywood movie in Atlanta, USA, starring Ramsey Nouah and others. Talking to Diamond celebrities, AY said that this is his first time of shooting his own movie but has directed many movies for People. He’s been in the state for over one month.
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ASUU Strike Will Be Over Soon – Jonathan Declares
The teachers’ is over 90 days. Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are also on strike. The professionals are blaming the government for failing to meet up with the agreement reached with them. Jonathan promised to end the strike when he received the leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), led […]
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Ini Edo, Judges crowned Precious Okeke Miss Black Africa UK 2013 (photos)
A Nigerian beauty Precious Okeke was crowned the new Miss Black Africa UK 2013. The Grand Final took place on the 5th of October 2013, at Royal Regency Hall London. The 21-year-old Nigerian model stated that her mandate is to work towards eradicating child labour and poverty. She was crowned by her predecessor, Samaia Tchapesseka from […]
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“If you don’t know what marriage is all about, please remain single until you do” Soul E Baba warns….
Nigerian Musician Soul E Baba advice Nigerian women to stop getting married if they don’t understand what marriage is all about. Hear him: “The rate at which marriages collapse now is assuming a social status symbol in our society. In no-time, people will be throwing divorce parties and invite friends and well-wishers to celebrate their […]
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DC picture of the day: Is Nigerian Actor/comedian Okey Bakassi Angry At Nigeria?
Please help us describe this mood!!! Is Okey Bakassi angry at Nigeria? we guess many too! Lol!! Nigeria celebrated 53-year-old Birthday today, 1st October. Happy birthday!!!!
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November 22, 2013 




