USA – Uwem Akpan’s “Say You’re One of Them” is Oprah’s latest book pick. While the literary and publishing world celebrates the selection of a…
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Embarks on Maiden Voyage
Denmark – The world’s largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark. The Oasis of…
Ribadu, El Rufai, Imohe, Keshi: A Tale of Diplomatic Power play
NIGERIA – The controversial renewal of international passports to citizens Nuhu Ribadu and Nasir el-Rufai has been fought, won and lost. Yet, what remains is…
Bank Stakeholders Clamor for Private Jet Sale
NIGERIA – As the wave of bank reforms sweep through Nigeria, it has been revealed that some Bank executives used shareholders funds to acquire private…
President Obama Wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
WASHINGTON DC – President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, a stunning decision that comes just eight months into his presidency. The…
PRESIDENT OBAMA ANNOUNCES RECOVERY ACT FUNDING FOR GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL RESEARCH
Bethesda, MD – In a visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus, President Barack Obama announced $5 billion in grant awards under the…
GLOBACOM: Submarine cables berth in Lagos and Accra
ACCRA – The world’s first submarine optic fibre cable to be built by a single individual company, Globacom, has berthed in Accra, Ghana. This comes…
Ibori: Godfather’s Never Sleep
NIGERIA – With every twist and turn in the unending saga of Mr James Onanefe “Here’s-one-who-brings-wealth” Ibori, ex-governor of Delta State, it becomes clearer that…
Slain Nigerian Journalist, Bayo Ohu Interred
NIGERIA – Even in death, the Guardian Assistant News Editor Politics, Bayo Ohu stood tall as his remains were interred in his undeveloped personal house…