Obasanjo, IBB call for urgent dialogue to end violence

Jul. 30 | AFP - Two former Nigerian leaders issued a rare joint statement on Sunday calling for talks to end a deadly insurgency by Islamist group Boko Haram, warning the violence could put the nation’s unity at risk. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo...

Kanu ordeal with Portsmouth marks end of an era

Jul. 29 | By Eddy Dove A mutual exhale and a rolling of eyes at Fratton Park as confirmation of Aaron Mokoena’s transfer came through. Things generally aren’t going well if the departure of one of your most established players is greeted with relief, but then...

Corruption, ethnic intrigues tar Nigerian embassy in U.S.

Jul. 29 | An ambassador from a corrupt, oil-rich African nation. A journalist who moonlights as an activist. A disbarred lawyer and his client, a questionable businesswoman. And millions of dollars missing. It sounds like the makings of a screenplay. But it’s...

Nigeria wins Olympic basketball opener

Jul. 29 | AFP - Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament. Al-Farouq Aminu, who played for...

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

Jul. 29 | By Busani Bafana Arable land is vital for Africa, both as a key asset for farmers and, together with vegetation, to help store carbon that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization...

Jenifa, AY to host 2012 NEA Awards in New York City

Jul. 29 | July 18, 2012 – New York, NY – The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) is proud to announce the hosts of this year’s award show scheduled for Sunday, September 2, 2012, here in New York City. With less than two months to go, the countdown to the...

Bimbo Daramola: An Emerging Hope for Better Democracy

Jul. 29 | By Emmanuel Ajibulu There is no doubt absolutely that Nigeria is wonderfully endowed by God with human and other resources despite the fact that we have leaders who are wolves in human flesh. It does no credit either to us or the entire black race if...

Agunloye: The Chicken has finally come to roost

Jul. 29 | By Idowu Ajanaku Even in party politics truth is constant, no matter its inherent intrigues. But not so the vacillating, chameleonic characteristics of some self-serving politicians who swim with every political tide, so far the price is right. Lacking...