Africa
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE; SHORT SKIRT, SHE WAS DRUNK, IT WAS LATE, IS THAT ALL?? CERTAINLY NOT!!!
Mar 28, 2015The rots in our society Is a reflection of who we are as people, the values we nurture and the things we hold dear. Unfortunately women and girls continue to bear the brunt of societal... -
Nigerians Speak: Why Today’s Presidential Election Matters To Me
Mar 28, 2015Some Nigerians in Kaduna state share their experience, expectations and views during the presidential elections that took place today: “I am here to get accredited and then to cast my vote. My expectation on the whole... -
20 Reasons Why INEC Might Conduct Successful Elections In Nigeria
Mar 27, 2015By Psalmuel Adekunle Reaction has trailed the postponement of the 2015 general elections. Some electorates felt it was a way to manipulate their votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) however claimed that the election... -
Retail business: Who Is Taking The Lead?
Mar 26, 2015In years gone by, big names in the retail business in Nigeria were Kingsway Stores, Challerams, Kewalrams and UTC Stores. They were the places to go for shopping, especially by the well-to-do members of the society.... -
U.S, Nigeria, others in joint maritime exercise
Mar 26, 2015Twenty three nations, including Nigeria, are actively participating in the 2015 Obangame Express — a multinational maritime exercise sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command. The purpose of the exercise is to test multinational maritime forces in... -
United States, Partners Promote Increased Access to Basic Education
Mar 26, 2015The Nigerian government has signed a $100 million grant agreement with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), an initiative partially funded by the U.S. government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The grant will... -
Ahead Of Presidential Election: Nigeria Shuts Land And Sea Borders
Mar 25, 2015By David Lawal The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Minister for Internal Affairs, Comrade Abba Moro, has directed that all sea and land borders be closed as part of the plans to ensure a successful national... -
Nigeria Elections: Council Urge Media To Remain Impartial
Mar 25, 2015Few Days to the 2015 gubernatorial election, the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) has called on political stakeholders, particularly the media, to shun any form of partisanship before, during and after the elections.... -
Nigeria Decides: US President Urges Nigerian Youths To Shun Violence
Mar 23, 2015President Barrack Obama of the United States, today has urged Nigerian youths to activively participate in the forthcoming elections and ensure they shun violence of all kinds. Obama, who spoke directly to the people of Nigerian... -
Top Pick: Rural Africa Weekly Report
Mar 23, 2015It’s the beginning of a new week and as part of our tradition, Rural Reporters collates a weekly report on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports include are some of our top picks...