UK – Nigerian writer EC Osondu has won the 2009 Caine Prize for African Writing. The award was given for his story; “Waiting”, about displaced…
Michael Jackson Dead at 50
LOS ANGELES – It is now official that Michael Jackson has died. According to CNN, MSNBC, TMZ, FOX News and AP, the Legend passed on…
Farrah Fawcett dead at 62 just as MJ lies in Critical Condition
LOS ANGELES – Farrah Fawcett, the actress who rose to fame in 1976 on the TV series “Charlie’s Angels,” has died at 62. Fawcett had…
Obama Signs Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009
WASHINGTON DC – President Obama has signed the historic legislation granting authority over tobacco products to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Some of the…
EX-IM BANK EXTENDS NIGERIAN BANK FACILITY
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has extended its Nigerian Bank Facility to Oct. 31, 2009, so that the…
The Premiere: The Wind Behind the Storm
DALLAS – The Flaming Sword Ministries Intl recently launced its latest movie titled “The Wind Behind the Storm”. The launch held at the RCCG HOF…
Obama: “Out Of Many, One” – the Cairo speech
CAIRO – I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand…
President Obama nominates Next Justice of the US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON DC – President Barack Obama has announced his nominee for the next Justice of the United States Supreme Court: Judge Sonia Sotomayor. He…
Nigerian Nurses Association NY Host Health Awareness Campaign
NEW YORK – As part of its community service efforts, the Nigerian Nurses Association New York recently held a health awareness and promotion campaign at…