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by Isi Esene Spokesman for the Congress for Progressive Change, Rotimi Fashakin has maintained that former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) holds no intention to relinquishing his ambition to again contest a presidential election. He said, contrary to reports from certain quarters, Buhari is not stepping down according to the wishes of members... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Six suspected petroleum pipelines vandals also accused of murdering three engineers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on September 5, 2012 were refused bail on Tuesday February 12. Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos, said the bail applications breached Section 115 of the Evidence Act. The accused –... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, on Monday night February 10 brought speculations to an end and revealed said he stayed abroad for too long in order to remove cancerous tumours from his neck and nose. Chime was able to address journalists who had gathered in Enugu to get the truth behind... Read More
Nigeria is critical to the rest of the continent and if Nigeria does not get it right, Africa will really not make more progress. – President Barack Obama Nigeria is not just the most populous black nation, it is indeed the heart of Africa. This is not just by its geographical positioning and expression but... Read More
New Orleans is known for its rich musical history, and Osmer Hernandez might be part of that tapestry. When cops encountered the 33-year-old Hernandez staggering down the street on Friday night, he serenaded them with a ditty, according to BayouBuzz.com. What made his performance memorable, however, was his lack of clothing. Cops say he wasn’t wearing pants... Read More
by Kingsley Amaku They simply had very few choices available for survival in a very arid and dry place like Bagega. It was hard to imagine the kind of grinding poverty engulfing this place that some families who though had lost children from being involved in the mining process, had no other choice. For many... Read More
by Chi Ibe D’banj performed at the finals of the African Cup of Nations which took place in South Africa on Sunday. Nigeria emerge champions over Burkina Faso in the last game. The Koko Master celebrated taking pictures with the Super Eagles players.                          ... Read More
Brazil’s Carnival celebrations opened with a bang yesterday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to enjoy the start of the country’s famous parades and street parties. Korean popstar Psy, whose “Gangnam Style” single with its signature dance moves has made him a global phenomenon, performed to huge crowds in Salvador, Brazil’s third-biggest city,... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Musician, producer, and songwriter Cobhams Asuquo, 32, gave an outstanding speech at the TEDxEuston 2012. Reading Braille, it’s the speech good people are made of. In his gripping speech, Asuquo says; “One of the things that has fueled my ability to dream has been the gift of blindness.” “I am a dreamer, I don’t mean that in... Read More
by Akan Ido IKAY is a songwriter and worship leader. He has birthed other praise and worship songs, with musical/ministry influences from Pastor Yemi Davids (Senior Pastor, Global Impact Church), Israel Houghton, Pastor Wale Adenuga, Hillsong United, Olumide Ogunade (ID Cabasa), and a host of others. IKAY is carving his own niche in the gospel... Read More
by Chi Ibe Towards the 2015 general Presidential election in Nigeria, Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndi’gbo, recently informed the newly created All Progressives Congress, APC, that it will not support them unless their presidential candidate was from the South-East geopolitical zone. According to reports, the Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze, Osita Oganah, said the group would not restrict... Read More
by Anonymous for African Arguments, part of the Guardian Africa Network We are not anti-poverty fighters who are going back to help translate the new growth into meaningful redistribution. In the New Rising Africa, no one is apparently hungry. Hunger is a road stop on the journey to infinite riches. The girl on the rubbish heap is... Read More
Pope Benedict XVI is to stand down as leader of the Catholic church, he announced today. In a decision that has shocked even his closest aides, the 85-year-old Pontiff said his health was ‘no longer adequate to continue in office due to his advanced age’. He announced his resignation in Latin during a meeting of... Read More
by Akan Ido Photos of the Delta state governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Chris Ngige getting their groove on to Iyanya’s ‘Kukere’ recently in Asaba went viral with many wondering how good both politicians were doing the popular ‘Etighi’ dance-steps. Both politicians showed what stuff they are made of with the crowd cheering in appreciation.... Read More
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