Zimbabwe: Women Make Easy Prey for Corrupt Politicians
Zimbabwe: Women make easy prey for corrupt politiciansBERLIN, 15 February 2013 / PRNewswire Africa / - Politicians in Zimbabwe are taking advantage of the fact women face existing legal limitations....
View ArticleCountering Terrorism Overseas
Countering terrorism overseasLONDON, 14 February 2013 / PRNewswire Africa / - Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks about countering terrorism overseas. Originally given at Royal United Services...
View ArticleTony Abulu's "Doctor Bello" Gets Major U.S. Distribution
Tony Abulu's blockbuster "Doctor Bello" has secured major American cinema distribution according a press release on Tuesday February 19, 2013.The following is the complete report.19 Feb 2013 14:35...
View ArticleNigeria Police Force Has Performed Averagely Since the Appointment of Current...
PRESS RELEASE: The Nigeria Police Force has performed averagely since the current IGP took over officePRESS RELEASEThe Nigeria Police Force has performed averagely since the current IGP took over...
View ArticleFive Books Advance to the 2013 Lionel Gelber Prize Shortlist
19 Feb 2013 15:00 Africa/LagosFive Books Advance to the 2013 Lionel Gelber Prize ShortlistTORONTO and WASHINGTON, February 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Patricia Rubin, President of the Lionel Gelber Prize...
View ArticleNigerian Politicians as Gangsters
Nigerian Politicians as GangstersAmerican Films and Nigerian Political Culture ~ By Uche NworahMy favourite all time movie is The Godfather trilogy by Francis Ford Coppola. Back then growing up in...
View ArticlePresident Barack Obama On Nollywood Movie Poster
Anything can happen in Nollywood, Nigeria's phenomenal film industry. So, don't be surprised by this Nollywood poster with President Barack Obama posing as a native African Juju man.Tweet
View ArticleJustus Esiri, One of the Greatest Actors in Nigeria Passes On
Justus Esiri. November 20, 1942 - February 19, 2013.Justus Esiri, one of the most accomplished actors in Nigeria passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He was 71 years old.Justus Esiri in The...
View ArticlePR Newswire’s Meet the Media Event – An Evening With Marie Claire Magazine
PR Newswire’s Meet the Media Event – An Evening With Marie Claire MagazineThe first Meet the Media of 2013 featured Marie Claire, the largest fashion “glossy” in the UK reaching over 2 million people a...
View ArticleEducation South Africa to Honor 4 at Awards Gala in NYC
Professor Jonathan Jansen.Education South Africa to Honor 4 at Awards Gala in NYCNEW YORK, NY, February 21, 2013 / PRNewswire-US Newswire/ — A pioneering South African educator who is successfully...
View ArticleEko Atlantic Celebrates Reclamation of 5,000,000 Square Metres of Land from...
caption: 5,000,000 SQM Dedication Ceremony, Eko Atlantic, February 21, 2013. L/R Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, Former US President, Bill Clinton, Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck...
View ArticleGovernor Amaechi: Security Challenges in Rivers State, His Strategies and...
AMAECHI: SECURITY CHALLENGES IN RIVERS STATE, HIS STRATEGIES & SCORECARD~ By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze PREAMBLEIn my continuous efforts to appraise and review the activities of the enigma they call, Rt....
View ArticleBen Affleck's Argo Wins Best Picture Oscar and Daniel Day-Lewis Makes Oscar...
Best PictureWinner: Argo Best Actor in a Leading RoleWinner: Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln)Best Actress in a Leading RoleWinner: Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)Best DirectorWinner: Ang Lee...
View ArticleSeun Nairaland Founder And Others on Forbes Africa's Best Young Entrepreneurs...
Seun Osewa.Seun Osewa, founder of Nairaland, Africa's largest internet forum, Opeyemi Awoyemi, Olalekan Olude and Ayodeji Adewunmi, founders of Jobberman, Sandra Appiah and Isaac Boateng, Ghanaian...
View ArticleDo News Blackouts Help Journalists Held Captive?
27 Feb 2013 04:13 Africa/LagosDo News Blackouts Help Journalists Held Captive?NEW YORK, 26 February 2013 / PRNewswire Africa / - At any given time over the past two years, as wars raged in Libya and...
View ArticleWhen the Sun Shines on Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo
Elated with joy Sir and Lady Emma Bishop Okonkwo beaming with smiles as he receives his coveted award.Chairman of Ekulo Group, Chief (Sir) Emma Bishop Okonkwo, OFR, with his Sun Man of the Year Award...
View ArticleAfrica Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Is a 'Renaissance' Moment
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Is a 'Renaissance' Moment~ By Femi OdugbemiThe Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) will take place on the 9th of March 2013 with lots of pomp and pageantry....
View ArticleWole Soyinka: A Name Is More Than The Tyranny Of Taste
FESPACO 2013 - Read The Transcript Of Wole Soyinka's Epic Keynote Address SpeechClick here to read the complete report.Tweet
View ArticleThe 2013 Charles Taylor Prize Winner Announced Monday, March 4th
2 Mar 2013 00:15 Africa/LagosThe 2013 Charles Taylor Prize Winner Announced Monday, March 4thTORONTO, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --VIDEO B-ROLL AVAILABLE VIA CNWThe following B-Roll is available by...
View ArticleKenyan Elections Must Be Free of Sexual Violence, UN Official Stresses Ahead...
2 Mar 2013 15:37 Africa/LagosKENYAN ELECTIONS MUST BE FREE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, UN OFFICIAL STRESSES AHEAD OF POLLSNEW YORK, 01 March 2013 / PRNewswire Africa / - As Kenya prepares to go to the polls on...
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