Investigative journalism took a leap as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalismhonoured journalists and others at the award presentation ceremony of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting on world anti-corruption day – 9 December. The event held at the NECA Hall, Ikeja, Lagos.   Professor Ropo Sekoni, the WSCIJ... Read more
Third Annual South East Economic Summit Ends in Enugu
        The third annual South East Economic Summit with theme “Opening up South East Nigeria for Increased Trade and Investment” has ended in Enugu. The summit which held from the 29th to the 31st of October 2013, was the initiative of the South East Economic Summit... Read more
Igboville Set to Launch Free Medical Services for Aba Residents
Press Release Members of Oganiru Ndigbo Foundation aka Igboville have concluded plans to offer free medical services to residents of Enyimba City, Aba, in Abia State during this yuletide season. The mission which will involve 15 medical services personnel qualified in different areas will be led by United Kingdom... Read more
Igboville to Launch Free Medical Services for Aba Residents
    Members of Oganiru Ndigbo Foundation aka Igboville have concluded plans to offer free medical services to residents of Enyimba City, Aba, in Abia State during this yuletide season. The mission which will involve 15 medical services personnel qualified in different areas will be led by United Kingdom... Read more
States’ Creation and Origin of Nigeria’s Crises of Nation Building
      By Onyeabo China Ifeyinwa In far away Quebec, Canada, last Monday, October 22, 2012 in his address at the 127th Inter Parliamentary Union, IPU, Assembly, Mark addressed the theme: “Citizenship, Identity, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in a Globalised World”, with the progressive view that he would... Read more
World Stands Still on News of Mandela’s Death
  In nearly seven decades spent fighting for freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela inspired and challenged the world to stand up for others. As word of Mandela’s death spread Thursday, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and people around the world spoke out about the life and legacy... Read more
Sen. Esuene Empowers 1000 Youths, Women in Akwa Ibom
  From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar.   Sen. Helen Esuene, Senator Representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District Saturday empowered about 1000 youths and women in Akwa Ibom to be self-reliant. Esuene disclosed this on the occasion of her 2013 Constituency Briefing/Empowerment programme in Eket Local Government Area. According to her, the... Read more
Kwankwaso to host victorious Eaglets
      Engineer (Dr.) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Executive Governor of Kano State would on Monday host players and officials of the victorious Golden Eaglets  that  recently won a record fourth  2013 FIFA Under-17  World Cup  in the UAE. The Governor’s gesture is coming on the heels of... Read more
Acceptance Speech for the Forbes Africa Person of the Year
Acceptance Speech for the Forbes Africa Person of the Year Dr. AkinwumiAdesina Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Federal Republic of Nigeria Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya December 2, 2013 I wish to immensely thank Forbes for the huge honor of being selected as Africa’s Forbes Person of the Year.... Read more
Imoke Suspends 20 Cabinet Members Indefinitely, Flags off 2013 Calabar Festival With Christmas tree lighting
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River Monday announced indefinite suspension of 20 of his 40 cabinet members for failure to attend an important public function. This was contained in a statement signed Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Michael Aniah. According to... Read more