The Wole Soyinka Centre plans first inaugural workshop for Investigative Journalists

Oct. 30 | WOLE SOYINKA CENTRE SEEKS TO INAUGURATE A NETWORK FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism plans to hold the inaugural workshop for the Nigerian Investigative Journalism Network with the theme:  ‘Investigative...

Governor Mimiko renews effort to promote sustainable development

Oct. 30 | By Emmanuel Ajibulu Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s increased efficiency and decision-making responsibility has manifested in the protection of the environment as a key part of sustainable development. This approach is an extremely smart one and shows that...

Let us keep an eye on George Uriesi

Oct. 24 | George Uriesi, New Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). By Anthony A Kila Just in case he is not aware or he is tempted to forget, someone needs to remind the newly appointed Managing Director of the Federal Airports...

NEPAD at 10: Africa’s development takes shape

Oct. 24 | Richard Mkandawire, NEPAD's director of partnerships, resource mobilization and communications. Photo Credit: Africa Renewal  In 2001, African leaders officially adopted the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) as the continent’s...

Niger Delta ex-militant leader Dokubo-Asari hails Gaddafi

Oct. 22 | A Nigerian ex-militant leader who claims to have lived in Libya and to have had links with Moamer Kadhafi (Gaddafi) called him a “martyr” on Friday and vowed that his killing would be avenged. “Kadhafi spilled his blood as a martyr...

Breaking News: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi captured

Oct. 20 | Update: October 22, 2011 - According to Libyan military officials, Saif al-Islam, the influential son of slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi is in critical condition and has been hospitalized after losing his arm. This follows reports of Saif al-Islam being...

Gaddafi killed as Libya’s revolt claims hometown

Oct. 20 | Image from a mobile phone showing Gaddafi wounded Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi died of wounds suffered on Thursday as fighters battling to complete an eight-month-old uprising against his rule overran his hometown Sirte, Libya’s interim...

#YouWinNigeria: Jobs for ‘unemployable youths’

Oct. 17 | Majority of Nigerian college and university graduates are unskilled. Many youths, especially those from the middle and lower income families are left frustrated and hopeless. By Yemi Ifegbuyi Rhetoric and patriotic sentiment aside, Nigerian youths are...

OWS global revolution weekend in pictures

Oct. 17 | Occupy Rome Occupy New York Occupy TokyoOccupy Barcelona Occupy Toronto Occupy London Occupy Chicago Occupy Los Angeles All photos credits: Getty Image            

Kaduna Endorses Social Charter for Peace

Oct. 16 | Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) with support fromUK Department for International Development (DFID) Not less than 150 Community Leaders made up of local government officials, traditional rulers, religious institutions, parliamentarians,...