Following his collection of expression of interest and nomination form to contest the 2015 Presidential election, Nigerians in the Diaspora yesterday congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for heeding their earlier call on him to seek a second term as President of Nigeria One of the strong leading diaspora voices and... Read more
DUBLIN, Ireland, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Government is to provide an additional €1 million to the UN to fight Ebola in West Africa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State for Development, Trade Promotion, and North-South Co-operation Sean Sherlock, announced... Read more
Norway pledges NOK 300 million to stimulate private investment in clean energy in Africa
Africa October 31, 2014
OSLO, Norway, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘More than 700 million people in Africa lack electricity, and the continent is in urgent need of investment in renewable energy. Norway will therefore contribute NOK 300 million to Green Africa Power, which is intended to encourage commercial actors to... Read more
The Bayelsa State Government says concerted efforts are being made to check acts of criminality such as sea piracy, thuggery and brigandage before, during and after the 2015 general elections in the state. Governor Seriake Dickson, who gave this assurance, while opening the 21st State Security Council meeting at Government... Read more
Niger Delta youths under the umbrella of Diobu Progressive Foundation yesterday stormed the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to show solidarity with the management of the commission and also ask for more empowerment programmes to build their capacity. The youths, who danced to various solidarity songs, carried... Read more
By Dr. David Leffler Remember “Show me the money,” from the film Jerry Maguire? We ask Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Show me the Science!” He asserts that bombardment of Gaza will continue… . “We are determined to continue the campaign with all means and as is needed. We will not... Read more
Time to Stop the Tragedy of Building Collapse
Opinion October 4, 2014
By Theophilus Ilevbare It was a tragedy of building collapse one too many on that balmy Friday, September 12, in the premises of the Synagogue Church, Ikotun, Lagos when the foundations of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Guest House could no longer hold as it came down... Read more
X-raying the Motives of Overnight Artiste-politicians
Opinion October 4, 2014
By Theophilus Ilevbare Just when we were coming to terms with the precipitous foray to the political scene of some entertainers like Gongo Aso crooner, Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice, gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best and actor, Desmond Elliot, all of whom have in recent time declared their... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong, CalabarA group of professionals and residents of Cross River Central senatorial district have endorsed the Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, to seek a fourth term in the National Assembly In a communique read to journalists in Calabar Tuesday, the group said they carefully analysed the performance of... Read more
Cross River Economy Can Thrive Without Oil Revenue – Ugbe
Politics October 4, 2014
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar. Mr Patrick Ugbe, the Cross River Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development restated Friday in Calabar that the state’s economy blueprint could be actualised without revenue from crude oil. Ugbe, an aspirant to the Office of Governor of Cross River in the 2015 polls, in... Read more
