"President John Dramani Mahama, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is the winner of the 2012 presidential election. The President Elect polled 5,574,761 of the valid votes cast, representing 50.70 per cent. Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission made the declaration at the EC conference room in Accra on Sunday night." - … [Read more...] about PhotoNews: Ghana President Mahama after winning election
Gov. Fashola Paper delivered at Achebe Colloquium on Africa 2012
Written by overnor, Babatunde Raji Fashola Role of statecraft in the African Renaissance amidst regime change and ethno-religious insurgency - A West African Case Study Being a paper delivered by Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, at the 2012 Achebe Colloquium on Africa held at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island USA on Friday December 7, … [Read more...] about Gov. Fashola Paper delivered at Achebe Colloquium on Africa 2012
Former IMF Chief Settles Lawsuit With New York Hotel Maid
Written by ENNIFER PELTZ AP Dominique Strauss-Kahn Settles Lawsuit With Nafissatou Diallo, New York Hotel Maid Word of a settlement agreement between former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and a hotel maid who accused him of trying to rape her could bring an end to a saga that has tarnished Strauss-Kahn's reputation, ended his hopes for the … [Read more...] about Former IMF Chief Settles Lawsuit With New York Hotel Maid
The psychology of Achebe’s critics
Written by Ogechukwu Ezeajughi NOW that the army of critics of Prof. Chinua Achebe’s new book: There was a Country are getting tired, it is appropriate to assess the psychology of these critics, their criticisms and the state of mind of the educated elite to the Nigerian project. I have to own up from the on-set that I have neither seen nor read the book about which … [Read more...] about The psychology of Achebe’s critics
Breaking the Dynasties of Poverty in Nigeria
Written by Dr. Chukwuma Charles Soludo Poverty is the summary measure of the state of well-being of a people, and hence the effectiveness of governance. Embedded in the measurement of poverty are such variables as income, education, employment, and access to basic necessities of life such as housing, clothing, food, water, etc. Breaking the vicious circle of poverty and … [Read more...] about Breaking the Dynasties of Poverty in Nigeria