Abuja – THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has hinted on the possibility of extending voting rights to Nigerians living abroad in the next general…
Uganda’s Economy Defies Global Economic Decline
Kampala — Uganda’s economy looks set to continue as one of Africa’s fastest growing despite less demand for its products abroad and tighter global credit…
Economic Meltdown: “Effect on Africa Critical” – Ezekwesili
As the United States and other big economies step up measures to cushion the effects of global economic recession, the World Bank has warned that…
Anderson Cooper Hosts First Known Octuplets Born in 1998
The Chukwu Octuplets (born in December 1998 in Houston, Texas) to Nkem Chukwu and Iyke Louis were the first set of octuplets born in the…
Miracle: Occupants of Bullet Riddled Jeep Safe
Lagos – It was a regular ride home from church for the family of Bishop Ogedengbe. He had actually prayed for deliverance from sudden death…
Economic Crises: FGN Cuts Pay For Political Officers, halts rebranding project
Abuja – President YarÁdua had summoned his ministers, special advisers and other aides to a meeting with the aim of sounding them out on the…
Ambassador to U.S Oluwole Rotimi Recalled
President Umaru Yar’Adua has approved the immediate recall of Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, retired Brigadier-General Oluwole Rotimi, for “gross insubordination.” Sources at the…
President Obama to Host Stevie Wonder at the White House
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host a concert in the East Room honoring Stevie Wonder, who will be awarded the 2nd annual…
Plane Crash Kills 49 in Buffalo NY
A 74-seat Q400 Bombardier aircraft, operated by Colgan Air, was flying from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and preparing to land at Buffalo…