President Obama arrives in Israel on a official visit "It took four years and a second term, but President Obama traveled to Israel on Wednesday for a richly symbolic state visit, bearing a message of solidarity to a wary Israeli public, and a promise to defend Israel from threats near and far." - New York Times President Obama with President Shimon Peres of Israel Photo … [Read more...] about PhotoNews: President Obama arrives in Israel
International Women’s Day: Putting Nigeria’s Women First
Written by Dr Amina Aminu This year's International Women's Day's theme; "Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum - ending the cycle of violence" could not have come at a better time especially for countries such as Nigeria where the 'life cycle' of women happens to be a very eventful one. Though national figures suggest a life expectancy of 50 years for women as compared to 48 … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day: Putting Nigeria’s Women First
Jonathan rejects amnesty calls for Boko Haram
Written by AFP Jonathan rejects amnesty calls for Boko Haram President Goodluck Jonathan visiting the region at the heart of an Islamist insurgency for the first time since he was elected in 2011, on Thursday rebuffed calls for an amnesty deal for the extremists. President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit came amid mounting political pressure for him to travel to the region … [Read more...] about Jonathan rejects amnesty calls for Boko Haram
Prof. Soyinka lecture on Awo leadership Prize
Written by Professor Wole Soyinka The complete text delivered by Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, the winner of the Obafemi Awolowo prize for leadership on Wednesday 6 March, 2013. Today’s event may yet make a Christian out of me – since, from my admittedly imperfect recollection of the Christian bible – somewhere, it is written: to him who hath, even more … [Read more...] about Prof. Soyinka lecture on Awo leadership Prize
Black Billionares in Forbes List 2013
Written by Forbes "Saudi-Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi is no longer the richest black person in the world. He has been ousted by Nigerian cement tycoon Aliko Dangote, who is worth an estimated $16.1 billion. That’s $2.6 billion richer than Al-Amoudi. American TV mogul Oprah Winfrey and newcomer Isabel dos Santos of Angola are the only black female billionaires … [Read more...] about Black Billionares in Forbes List 2013