
ABUJA— After an upsurge of violence in Nigeria’s north, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in three states and ordered the immediate deployment of more troops to the region.
Solwazi Afi Olusola was born in the U.S. to Jamaican parents He is a history teacher and an award winning photographer. He is a graduate of Penn State University and is a strong proponent of the collective development of the African people. He believes that Africa needs to reacquaint its people both on the continent and in Diaspora with its rich history and culture and restore a sense of collective pride in African heritage which was flawed by colonialism and…
Addressing extreme poverty could be defined as the major focus of the Millennium Development Goal and as many Heads of State and Governments within the umbrella of United Nation would define it so. Nigeria is one of Africa most populated country with an estimate of over 140,000,000 people based on preliminary census conducted in 2006 according to United Nations Development Program, UNDP report about Nigeria. Recent economic growth, particularly in agriculture has shown considerable urge to grow the economy of…
This is an opportunity to thank President Ebele for living up to our reputation as peace keepers. We do not do it because of gain as a Country. Appreciation must also be extended to the Sultan of Sokoto for his courage to stand up and tell the North of monsters we created for ourselves in Nigeria. He has been threatened before but also vindicated by vicious attack on about 80 year old Emir of Kano. Solutions is in our head…
She is a rising Fashion Model and aspiring actress, with her low cut hair and ebony tone, she is fierce and unapologetic about who she is, she says, “I get a lot of questions about where I am from, some are genuine and some are ridiculous and degrading. I also meet a lot of people who try to sugar coat the African way of life or simply don’t want people to know where they are from, I take a lot of pride in being born in Africa especially Gambia.” Yama faye was born in banjul Gambia and started modeling in 2008, she won the face of Gambia pageant in 2010. Fayer Faye who just featured in the couture fashion week in New York is our cover model for this month. She describes modeling as “stressful, enchanting and fun.” On her beauty routine, Faye Says she keeps her skin lustrous with African shea butter, she admits she is not much into makeup except for the occasional eyeliner and foundation, “My thing is nail and shoes” she adds. Sweet genuine and down to earth, faye says she hopes to represent her country Gambia and her continent Africa very well and concludes that…
Anita, the heartthrob of Paul Okoye, the better half of the P-Square twin brothers, have been delivered of a baby boy. Anita, a long time girlfriend of the music star, was delivered of the baby in an Atlanta, US hospital on Wednesday night. The baby has been christened Andre. Paul, who is currently in Atlanta, told P.M.NEWS this morning that the baby and mother are in good conditions. He said they will be back in Nigeria very soon. “This is the happiest moment of my life. Now, I know what it takes to be a father. It’s a good feeling. I’m very grateful to God for this wonderful gift,” an excited Paul said. Paul’s relationship with Anita started in their days as undergraduates at the University of Abuja, even before the former became a music star. Meanwhile, Peter, the twin brother of Paul, already has two kids, Cameron and Aliona. Public Relations practitioner, Lola Omotayo is the mother of the kids. Despite his strong political will to fight corruption and ensure even development of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime, Governor of Enugu State is presently...
The spokesman for Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party says he is confident this year’s general election will be peaceful and credible. “We are prepared...
Tens of thousands of angry Tunisians turned out Friday at the funeral of assassinated secular opposition leader Chokri Belaid. They chanted anti-Islamist slogans...
NAIROBI — Kenyan presidential hopeful Musalia Mudavadi says the conflict in Somalia has created new security challenges for Kenya as the country prepares for...
An explosion in a warehouse has sparked a major fire and killed at least one person in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city and commercial capital. Officials...
Pope Benedict XV1 wishes the savage attacks against Nigerian Christians and churches come to an end, but the savagery continues unabated. The latest was the...
South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas in hospital, a government statement has said. Mr Mandela, 94, was admitted to hospital two...
Lagos, Dec. 24, 2012 (NAN) A fire on Friday evening destroyed counterfeit products in the warehouse of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and...
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