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Ukeoma Ikechukwu was like any other hopeful, corper... he had just graduated from University and hoped to get a job and settle down, marry and have kids. That was not to be!  The young man's life was cut short by the bloodthirsty mob, baying for blood in Bauchi.  He was one of several corpers hacked down in his prime by restive youths, angry that their candidate did not win the just concluded presidential elections.  What makes Ukeoma's death pathetic was that he cried out for help on his Facebook page but alas help was unable to reach him and others they were killed...senselessly, needlessly by people yet to be held accountable for his death.   I have nothing against people being called to undergo their National Youth Service but I have a problem with these innocent youths being sent to hostile territory, inadequately protected all in the name of 'serving their fatherland'.  Please these are not soldiers! Just ordinary, young men and women... fresh graduates recently g

I've been giving alot of thought to something I came across recently on the Net.  It would not be right if I didnt share it.  Its the incredible story of the girl that died and went to Heaven and Hell and came back to tell the story. I know what you are thinking but before you flip the page hear me out! Its not really the sensationalism of the story that touched me but the message behind the visits and it continues to touch me... Do I believe in Life after death? Yes... do I believe the girl's story? Yes. Am I gullible? No.  I believe I am a person of grace... that has survived many life-changing and life challenging situation and will still survive many more.  I also believe God loves me deeply for allowing me to see this and to even be touched by it.  I have seen too many people... some young, rich and famous... some friends, others people I have read about, go (untimely)to the Great beyond and I wonder if they had the opportunity to know that Jesus loved them. Thats why I co

I went to the cinemas yesterday and was so proud to see over three Nollywood films on display for all to come watch and counting!  By the time I sat to watch the feature presentation, I saw more Nollywood trailers being run... on the pristine screens of Silverbird Cinemas!  Lol! For a long time, Silverbird Cinemas has had a, shoul d I say, love-hate relationship with films from the local industry.  When they first set up shop, it was all Hollywood all the way... the few local producers that tried to get their films on, where shown the door, for whatever reason! That was until Stephanie Okereke's 'Through the Glass ' literally broke the glass ceiling! Since then, we have been seeing alot more local productions; several even out- selling (I am told!) the popular Hollywood releases!  The thing is Africans, Nigerians specifically like their own thing o! Well, you know what they say about 'When you go black...' Hahaha! Am I sounding politically incorrect? Right now, I re

I have had a most incredible time! I know its supposed to be work but can you imagine doing work in a place like paradise? And you think one will not enjoy? Is that possible? Cos not! lol!  Well the Good Book did say "Muzzle not the ox while it is treading corn".... meaning; while working you are not expected, not to eat! Anyway cut to the chase!  I have had the most incredible time!  In Akwa Ibom! This is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered and thank God I discovered it! Don't believe me? Okay, have a load of this! Hahaha! By the way, these pics were taken at the Le Meridien Akwa Ibom Hotel amd Golf Resorts where we went to shoot some parts of the movie, 'I'll Take My Chances'. Mmm...lovely!