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African Diaspora Inaugural Ball - January 18

Guest Author — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:09:27 +0000

Press Release: Join us for The African Diaspora Inaugural Ball—an elegant, black-tie event featuring class, culture, and a great cause. On Sunday, January 18th 2009, the luxurious, brand new, 800-seat Harman Center for the Arts in downtown Washington, DC will be filled with exquisite food, an open bar, and live entertainment by some of the [...]

Ebola Back in Congo

Pick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:44:31 +0000

The Ebola virus, which causes a deadly hemorrhagic fever, has surfaced for the second time in less than two years in south-central Congo, where there have been 36 suspected cases, 12 of them fatal. The virus is spread by contact with blood and other body fluids, and once people become ill they can infect others. Family [...]

Nigeria: 40 Lawyers to Defend Ribadu

Pick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:42:21 +0000

A team of more than 40 lawyers will defend the former Chairman of the Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as he commences the legal battle challenging his demotion from the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Commissioner and his subsequent dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force. - Vanguard.

Again, Ghana Shames Nigeria

Guest Author — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:52:04 +0000

Credible elections, as I have always declared on this page, is not nuclear science. It is simply about honesty and the love of nation over self. That is what Ghana has shown Nigeria. All the international observers said the elections were credible and devoid of fraud; they are the same election monitors who declared that Nigeria's 2007 elections were the most fraudulent they ever witnessed.

Living as an African Albino [video]

CareTaker — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:10:33 +0000

The life of an African Albino is tough...even if you are just 7 years old. Watch video footage of the experience of a Tanzanian child who is on the run from human body-part harvesters...While he was able to escape, his sister wasn't so lucky.

Nigerian Pat Utomi has Big Plans for Media

Guest Author — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:37:04 +0000

Patrick Utomi is a top Nigerian political economist, management consultant and entrepreneur who has made significant impact in the areas of social advocacy, banking (Bank PHB) and publishing (BusinessDay). He bares his mind (via Daily Sun, Nigeria) on his plans for the new year.

Pastor Adeboye, Nigeria’s Redeemed Christian Church of God General Overseer Listed among Global Elites

CareTaker — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:38:57 +0000

Pastor Adeboye, popularly known as "Daddy G.O", is a former mathematics lecturer at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, who began working at RCCG as a translator. When he took over the RCCG leadership in 1981 there were 39 branches. Today, there are some 14,000 branches in 110 countries.

Christine Ohuruogu, Nigeria-born British Olympian Bags MBE

CareTaker — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:58:53 +0000

Nigerian-born Christine Ohuruogu won UK the 400m Olympic Gold Medial since 1924, and the first ever British female Olympian to win the medal has been honored with the MBE (Member of the British Empire) award by the Queen of England.

Nigeria: 1st BarCamp Scheduled for January 25

CareTaker — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:50:41 +0000

Nigeria technology blog, Startups Nigeria, reports the upcoming 1st BarCamp for Nigerian technology and web enthusiasts. Theme: “It’s Time: Translating Technology Opportunities to Reality”.

Kenyan President Ratifies Controversial Media Law

Pick — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:18:20 +0000

Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki has signed into law a restrictive media bill that domestic and foreign critics have condemned as repressive and reactionary. Mr. Kibaki released a statement on Friday that appealed to the media to “recognize that freedom must go hand in hand with responsibility.” - VOA