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“ Beast of No Nation » ” is set to make its debut in Nigerian cinemas. According to Nollywood Access, the film will hit the big screens this Friday, December 11, 2015. The movie insider revealed that this offering was made courtesy of Silverbird Distribution. “Beast of No Nation” was released on October 16 via streaming service Netflix. The movie starring British actor Idris Elba » was directed by Cary Fukunaga.  The war drama film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Uzodinma Iweala » . The film follows the story of a young boy Agu and his struggle for survival. It also features actors like Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese alongside Grace Nortey, David Dontoh and Opeyemi Fagbohungbe .

French publication, ‘MCM ’ reveals that the mother of one is on her way to Louisiana in preparation for her new video shoot beginning December 14. The publication has shared that one of their “sources” had been asked to star in the new visuals which they speculate may be for the first single, lifted from her LP. The milestone is set to mark the beginning of her newest contract with Columbia Records . Quoting the publication, they posted: "According to our source, the interpreter of Drunk in Love will move into the state of Louisiana from December 14 (start date of shooting) to stay until 20 the same month." Even more interesting is the fact that the songstress has asked French choreographer, Zack Reece, to help with scouting out extras on Facebook.

French publication, ‘MCM ’ reveals that the mother of one is on her way to Louisiana in preparation for her new video shoot beginning December 14. The publication has shared that one of their “sources” had been asked to star in the new visuals which they speculate may be for the first single, lifted from her LP. The milestone is set to mark the beginning of her newest contract with Columbia Records . Quoting the publication, they posted: "According to our source, the interpreter of Drunk in Love will move into the state of Louisiana from December 14 (start date of shooting) to stay until 20 the same month." Even more interesting is the fact that the songstress has asked French choreographer, Zack Reece, to help with scouting out extras on Facebook.

Amnesty International said on Wednesday in London that 12,000 Syrian refugees are stranded and "struggling to survive" in freezing temperatures on the border with Jordan. It called on the Jordanian government to take immediate action to help them. Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Deputy Director of Global Issues at Amnesty International, stressed that the refugees, including children and pregnant woman that are in urgent need of medical attention, were left in "no man's land" after they were refused entry to Jordan. "As the conflict in Syria continues, it is critical that Jordan, and Syria's other neighbouring countries, keep their borders open to those fleeing bloodshed or persecution. "By denying sanctuary to civilians seeking safety on their soil, the Jordanian authorities are fuelling a humanitarian disaster on their doorstep," he said. Elsayed-Ali said Jordan has granted refuge to some 632,000 Syrians since 2011, but its policy on refugees has be...

Lepacious Bose took to Instagram to share a story about how negligence and fear of false accusation saw a life slip away. She said: "I try not to talk about Nigeria anymore because its too heartbreaking and most times it seems pointless.... I read stuff online and I pray silently and move on but this story is too sad. Should our priorities be saving the victim or arresting the good Samaritan?Just this morning I read of a guy billed to travel to the USA tomorrow and was stabbed to death, his sister insists he would have been saved if people were not afraid of being arrested if they take him to the hospital. What kind of law endangers the life of innocent victims because of the inability of the police to do proper investigation? IILS AIDA said: The last 1 hour,I have cried more than I have in ages. My baby brother and I were are on our way to Redemption Camp for the Holy Ghost Service when we encountered a bit of traffic on the 3rd Mainland Bridge. I thought it strange considering...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa on Wednesday raised the alarm, alleging that some politicians and groups planned to breach the existing peace in the state. Chief Jonathan Obuebite, Director of Publicity of Gov. Seriake Dickson Campaign Organisation, alleged that All Progressives Congress (APC) members were preparing for a violent protest in the state. In a statement, the organisation in collaboration with PDP, called on Bayelsa people, particularly small business entrepreneurs to beware of the protest as the protesters had specific instructions to unleash violence on the streets of Yenagoa. It urged the people to take utmost precaution to steer clear of the protesters and guard against any form of molestation, pointing out that the aim of the protest was to create violence and disrupt the peace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Monday cancelled the elections in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area an...

Angry lecturers of Olabisi Onabanjo University, under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) took to protests over failure of the state government to pay their salary arrears for 16 months. They lamented an alleged poor funding of the university and the state of infrastructure in the institution, insisting that most of its buildings and laboratories were dilapidated and the university also lack equipment for practicals, The Guardian reports. They have threatened an indefinite strike after their Congress scheduled to hold this week. According to ASUU, the strike will be “total, comprehensive and indefinite, it shall remain in force until the State government takes concrete and sustainable steps to address their demands”. The protesters began their demonstration at the University's mini-campus, Ago-Iwoye at about 12 noon and took their protest outside the university gate moving in procession along the Ita-Merin-Igan road areas to sensitize the students an...

Angry lecturers of Olabisi Onabanjo University, under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) took to protests over failure of the state government to pay their salary arrears for 16 months. They lamented an alleged poor funding of the university and the state of infrastructure in the institution, insisting that most of its buildings and laboratories were dilapidated and the university also lack equipment for practicals, The Guardian reports. They have threatened an indefinite strike after their Congress scheduled to hold this week. According to ASUU, the strike will be “total, comprehensive and indefinite, it shall remain in force until the State government takes concrete and sustainable steps to address their demands”. The protesters began their demonstration at the University's mini-campus, Ago-Iwoye at about 12 noon and took their protest outside the university gate moving in procession along the Ita-Merin-Igan road areas to sensitize the students an...