Keeping faith with its agreement to join forces with other African countries in the fight against the Boko Haram sect, Niger’s government has approved the deployment of troops to Nigeria to help fight the insurgents. Aside its increased offensive against civilians and members of the military Joint Task Force in the troubled Northeast, the Islamic…
Fayemi: Celebrating a change agent at fifty
Opinion By Olayinka Oyebode It was a warm afternoon at the OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa, sometimes in March 2013. Dr Kayode Fayemi and I were returning to Lagos after receiving the Samsung award for Best State Government in ICT Education at an impressive ceremony in Cape Town. Mr Governor, as he is…
WHO Expresses Worry Over Middle East Respiratory Virus
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has expressed concerns about the possibility of an international spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus currently ravaging Saudi Arabia. The global health agency stated this after an emergency meeting it convened on Friday, February 6. The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-Cov) is described as a…
Angelique Kidjo Wins Second Grammy
African singer and songwriter, Angelique Kidjo, won her second Grammy at the 57th Grammy Award held in Los-Angeles, USA on Sunday, February 8. The artist, who is also an activist from Benin Republic, won the award in the ‘World Music Album category for her Album titled, ‘Eve. The 54-year-old dedicated her award to African women.…
God Called Me To Play Dr King in Selma- David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo, British-born Nigerian international movie star who acted the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, has said that he was called by God to take the role. This, he said, on Sunday, February 8 at The Rock Cathedral, Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos in a press conference. Oyelowo said,”Getting the film made was tough.…
INEC Postpones Elections to March 28 and April 11
Professor Attahiru Jega, National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the rescheduling of the 2015 Presidential elections to March 28 while that of Governorship and State House of Assembly has been shifted to April 11. Jega cited security concerns for the postponement while urging Nigerians to take the Commission’s decision in…
Why Jega Is Yet To Brief The Media
First, it was billed for 5pm but now the much-awaited press conference of Professor Attahiru Jega, national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is said to be expected “anytime from 9pm,” today. This was disclosed by Nick Dazang, deputy director of publicity, INEC, hours after Jega had been expected to brief the media…
Why Elections Can’t Proceed As Planned – Jega
Professor Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed the Commission would not be able to proceed with the February 14 and 28 Elections as scheduled. Jega disclosed this on Saturday after a meeting with 25 civil society groups in Abuja. He informed the meeting that the elections have to be…
Murtala Nyako, Son Declared Wanted
Murtala Nyako, former governor of Adamawa State and and Abdul Aziz Murtala Nyako, his son have been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the anti graft agency, Nyako and his son are wanted over alleged criminal offenses ranging from stealing, abuse of office and money laundering. The notice was…
Nigerians spend $200m annually on Cancer Treatment abroad
Experts have said that Nigerians spend $200 million annually on cancer treatment abroad. This was disclosed in a press conference organized by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, CECP, in Nigeria and Association of Advertising Agencies in Nigeria to mark the World Cancer Day, WCD, on February 4, 2015. The event, which was held at CVL,…
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