Big brother Amplified: Will Africa save Karen for her meek heart?
The dream of one of Nigeria’s two representatives at the ongoing TV reality show, Big Brother Amplified , Karen Igho to win the star prize of $200,0000 may not be...
Nigeria can achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015’, says UN report
Nigeria stands a good chance of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, according to the 2011 UN MDGs report. The report, which was released in Lagos on Thursday,...
United states wants Iraqi Lawmakers to extend US Troop occupation in Iraq
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani says political parties will decide within two weeks whether to seek an extension of the U.S. troops presence in the country beyond the December pull-out date....
What happened to the American flags on the moon?
(CWN News) As a symbol of the Fourth of July holiday, it is easy for the conversation this time of year to turn to iconic American flags, like the flag...
The Divorce Generation
Having survived their own family splits, Generation X parents are determined to keep their marriages together. It doesn't always work. Every generation has its life-defining moments. If you want to...
Oprah Winfrey as Oscar host?
She's given up her platform as a daytime talk-show host, but could Oprah Winfrey be back in front of a national audience as the host of the Oscars? The Chicago...
Malaysia: Police fires tear gas at protest, arrests 1,667
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia  At least 20,000 Malaysians defied government warnings by marching for electoral reforms Saturday, as police fired tear gas and detained more than 1,600 people in the...
Nigeria: Thousands jobless after motorcycle ban
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP)  Motorcycle-taxi drivers in Nigeria's restive northeast say a motorcycle ban implemented as an attempt to curb motorcycle drive-by killings has instead put thousands out of work....
Nigeria sentenced Taiwanese & Chinese to 15 years for drugs smuggling
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP)  Authorities say a Nigerian court has sentenced two foreigners to 15 years for smuggling nearly half a ton of cocaine into Africa's most populous nation. A...
NATO denies trying to aid Libyan rebels’ advance
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP)  NATO denied a Libyan government charge Thursday that the alliance is intentionally using its airstrikes to assist rebel advances, saying it is sticking to its mandate...