Fear of new violence overshadows Kenya’s elections
The country is also awaiting the trial for crimes against humanity for a top presidential candidate. With less than two months until the March 4 polls, the first since 2007...
NIGERIA: Bayelsa, Still reeling in the pain of flooding
Like the debris after an inferno, the floods that ravaged Bayelsa State for over one month last year left their devastating marks in many communities. The pains and wounds of...
Britain to send aircraft to Mali to assist French fight against rebels
Britain announced on Saturday night that it was deploying aircraft to assist French military operations against Islamist rebels in Mali as an escalation in hostilities was claimed to have killed...
NIGERIA: Oshiomhole’s aide: ACN calls for removal of DIG
The National Youth Leader, Action Congress of Nigeria, Miriki Ebikibina, has faulted the Inspector-General of Police, Abubakar Mohammed, for exonerating his men of alleged shoddy investigation in the murder case...
Ghana relying on Gyan again
Ghana will again be looking to striker Asamoah Gyan to rise to the big occasion at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The goals of the former...
Ghana to face Tunisia Today
It’s been one week since Ghana started their preparations in Abu Dhabi towards the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and gradually, the countdown to the finals is on for Black...
At least 11 killed during Mali military operation
BAMAKO, Mali — A presidential spokesman says at least 11 Malians were killed and over 60 injured after the country launched a military intervention to fight al-Qaida-linked rebels advancing on...
NIGERIA: Don’t be deterred, PDP govs tell Wada
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have urged Kogi State Governor, Capt Idris Wada (retd), who is recovering from the injuries he sustained during a recent car accident, not to...
NIGERIA: Proponents of gay marriage need rehabilitation  Okoh
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has restated its opposition to gay marriage and civil partnerships among same sex in the country. The Primate of Anglican Church, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh,...
NIGERIA: We planned to watch Australian Open together  Ositelu’s daughter
It was hard to believe that the ‘little house’ was the residence of a former Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area. There was no sign of magnificence or grandeur...