Creating Stability and Lasting Peace in Libya
By Dr. David Leffler In June 2014, Libya held its second election since Col. Gaddafi’s overthrow, but the hoped-for stability is still elusive. Libya has had five governments since the 2011 revolution and despite the June elections turmoil continues to reign. Warring militias continue their battle for Libya’s main... Read more
Olejeme Is unstoppable – Ika Elders
By Fidel Njamanze Ika Elders on Sunday urged the people to look at Dr. Ngozi Olejeme’s governorship aspiration on its own merit, stressing that,“Olejeme has our blessings and will lead Delta State towards development” In a statement issued in Agbor by the leader of Ika Elders Forum, Pa Kingsley... Read more
Cross River Govt. Expects 16,000 Athletes At 19th NSF—Official
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar No fewer than 16, 000 athletes and officials are being expected at the 19th National Sports Festival billed for Calabar in November 2014, our Regional Correspondent reports. This was disclosed by Mr Patrick Ugbe, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, in an interaction with sports journalists... Read more
Itsekiri Leaders Want Olejeme As Delta State Governor in 2015
Prominent Itsekiri Leaders have advised Deltans at home and abroad not to focus on gender but to look at the individual personalities, the person’s qualities and what he or she has to offer in electing their next governor. The leaders who made their views known on Sunday described the... Read more
Constitutionally, Bakassi Is Still Part Of Nigeria – Senate Leader  
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba, has assured Nigerians that the controversial Bakassi Peninsula which was ceded to Cameroun some years ago still remains a part of Nigeria.    The Senator stated this in Calabar while registering his condolence message upon the death of... Read more
Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in Sierra Leone
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, her final stop …read more Source: AFRICAWIN Read more
Nigeria: Women continue to be targeted by Boko Haram
PARIS, France, July 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — More than two months after the abduction on April 14, 2014, …read more Source: AFRICAWIN Read more
The Special Envoy for the Sahel concluded her visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
DAKAR, Sénégal, July 8, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for …read more Source: AFRICAWIN Read more
UNEP Report: MOSOP Coordinators Kick Against Planned Protest
The Kingdom Coordinators Forum of The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has dissociated itself from the planned protest by a faction of MOSOP led by Mr. Legborsi Saro Pyagbara. A statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum, Frank Jonah said the protest will not... Read more
Bayelsa Opens Tourism/Hospitality Institute, Seek Collaboration With Regulatory Agencies, Stakeholders
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Friday called on all regulatory agencies and other stakeholders in the Tourism sector to collaborate with the management of the state owned International Institute of Tourism and Hospitality to actualize the goals for which it was established. Governor Dickson, who made the call while... Read more