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How long must we sing this song?
Again we are hearing in the news about yet another African fratricide. I am reminded of U2: "How long must we sing this song, how long?"
Africa has had independence for over 40 years. The current conflicts there have nothing to do with Western imperialism and are, for the... NIGERIA - ON THE REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDY
While the Federal Government has made good its decision to withdraw the fuel subsidy, it would be in the best interest of the entire Nigerian populace that the government revisits its decision and make adequate readjustments before the country erupts in utter chaos. Whatever... World must end Islamist extremism
Global force against radical Islam Behavior is changed by the balance of consequences. Today, in too many places in the world, radical Islamists believe 1) they have something to gain through violence; 2) they have... Islamist Militant Group Boko Haram Claims Attack in Nigeria
This is IN THE NEWS in VOA. http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/world/Boko-Haram-Claims-Nigeria-Attack-128490388.html A deadly car bombing at the United Nations building in Abuja has brought more... Nigeria blast kills 15 hours after presidential inauguration
No fewer than 12 people were killed and over 25 injured in 3 bomb explosions at the Shadawaka Army barracks in Bauchi, yesterday. The blasts rocked the 23 Artillery Brigade headquarters at about 8.25 p.m yesterday. The commissioner of Police, Muhammed Indabawa confirmed... Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan Sworn In
Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as president of Nigeria in the capital Abuja, for a new four-year term, following a nearly 60% poll win. Thousands of guest including many African heads of states attended the ceremony in Eagle square amidst tight security. Flanked by...Nigerians Swear in Goodluck Jonathan as president
Heads of states from Africa are attending the swearing in ceremony of the president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan in the capital Abuja. He has already been in office for over a year since his promotion after the... Scammers and spammers
They seem to be back in force of late, even at NowPublic.com. Dear YankeeJim: Due to the sudden death of our client, one Osama bin Laden, he has left a large sum in his account for which no specific persons are... Three Deadly bombings in Maidiguri, Northern Nigeria
Police in Nigeria said at least three people have been killed and several others injured in a series of bomb explosions in the Northern city of Maiduguri. Nigeria is holding elections for state governors on Tuesday. Hundreds of people have died following the presidential and... MDG target spurs need for primary health sector re-assessment
MDG target spurs need for primary health sector re-assessment FRIDAY, 11 MARCH 2011 00:00 ALEX CHIEJINA ---------------------------------------------------------------- The issue of nation’s primary healthcare (PHC) system has, over the years, become... BOMB BLASTS AND THE NIGERIAN POLLS
News and results from the just concluded National Assembly (NASS) elections is making Nigerians go agog with excitement as a feeling of the expression “Now our votes count” reigns in the hearts of... BATTLE OF THE GODFATHERS
Is politics a game, a mere game? Is it a battle? Or is it total war? Great political scientists have tended to suggest that it is more than a mere game. At the least, it could be described as a deadly game in many... OZONE DAMAGE SETS ARCTIC RECORD
The ozone layer has seen unprecedented damage in the Arctic this winter due to cold weather in the upper atmosphere. By the end of March, 40% of the ozone in the stratosphere had been destroyed, against a previous record of 30%. The ozone layer protects against skin...A cigarette for 75 cents, 2 for 1 dollar; the Brisk, shady sales
By 8:30 a.m., amid the procession of sleepy-eyed office workers and addicts from the nearby methadone clinic, Lonnie Loosie plants himself in the middle of the sidewalk on Eighth Avenue in Midtown. Addressing no one in particular, he calls out his one-size-fits-all greeting:...Ivory Coast: Ouattara fighters 'capture Yamoussoukro'
Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognized president in Ivory Coast, have taken control of the port town of San Pedro which handles the country's lucrative cocoa export. In recent days the forces have made rapid advances taking control of the...NowPublic on Facebook
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