By Nkem Ekeopara Of all the headlines competing for space and attention on the popular Vanguard online edition of June 12, 2013, the above caption attributed to Professor Francis Oluyemi Fagbohun, literally jumped at me. Really, it did! It had to, considering that Nigeria remains a place where truth... Read more
USIP invites applications for planned South Sudanese Youth Leaders Program
Press Releases June 21, 2013
USIP is launching a program in which South Sudanese youth leaders come to Washington D.C. to be in residence at USIP for approximately four months. The program is designed to contribute to young leaders’ development by giving them opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence that they can use... Read more
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood staged a show of strength in Cairo on Friday, rallying a huge crowd to demonstrate support for President Mohamed Mursi – and warn opponents who hope to force him out. The opposition called it an attempt to “terrorize” them before mass rallies they plan for just... Read more
President Barack Obama’s upcoming weeklong trip to Africa will mark his most significant personal investment in the developing region since taking office. The White House is hoping the return on that investment will be an increased foothold for U.S. businesses on a continent where China and other emerging economies... Read more
Kalabari ethnic nationality pledge unflinching support for Amaechi
FeaturedPress Releases June 17, 2013
An address presented by the Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom His Majesty, King Prof T. J. T. Princewill, CFR, JP, Amachree XI On the Occasion of the Courtesy Visit on the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Right Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, CON on June 11, 2013: Protocol On... Read more
The United States is not asking NATO to back a Syria no-fly zone and the issue is not currently on the alliance’s agenda, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to NATO said on Monday, hours after Russia declared that it would not permit such action to be imposed over Syria. “We... Read more
In tweets, songs, telephone calls, cards and more, messages of love have come from across South Africa and the world for 94-year-old Nelson Mandela, giving the family comfort and hope as he remains hospitalized in serious condition with a lung infection, his wife said Monday. One of Mandela’s daughters,... Read more
“Let there be a proper election where even the opposition may win” – Ebiri
FeaturedSpecial Reports June 17, 2013
Former governor of Cross River State and Chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Review of the Nigerian Constitution (1991-2001), Chief Clement Ebri, spoke to Regional Correspondent, Diana Okon-Effiong in Calabar on the implications for institutionalisation of a six-year-single tenure for the presidency, governors as canvassed in some quarters including the Senate of the... Read more
By Dan Okon-Effiong The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial district in Akwa Ibom state Senator Helen Esuene has formally declared her intention to contest the 2015 governorship election in the state. Esuene made her intention known on Wednesday night in a closed door meeting with her support group.... Read more
Bayelsa governor upgrades Abuja liaison office, appoints Ikiogha as head
Press Releases June 12, 2013
In view of the increasing engagements and official programmes of His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State in the Nation’s Federal Capital as well as the strategic nature of these engagements to the conduct of government’s business, His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has approved the upgrading of the... Read more