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Nigeria @ 52: Tribune Interviews

on September 29, 2012

Interview News Desk Newsroom Nigeria Nigeria Tribune

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Nigerian officials arrested for Boko Haram attacks

on September 29, 2012

BBC Boko Haram News Desk Newsroom Nigeria

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Sad End Of An NYSC Corper, She Survived Boko Haram In The North To Be Gunned Down In Onitsha

on September 29, 2012

Daily Sun Imo State News Desk Newsroom Nigeria

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NIGERIA: Imo State Weekly, September 28-October 4, 2012

on September 29, 2012

Imo State Nigeria Owerri

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Gigi Chao whose tycoon dad Cecil has pledged $65 million to any man who can marry her, has 200 marriage proposals

on September 27, 2012

Facebook Gigi Chao News Desk

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Jet Manufacturers Target Nigeria as Airbus Launches ACJ319

on September 27, 2012

News Desk Newsroom Nigeria This Day

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Malawians unite to ‘reject’ visa-free status to Nigerians

on September 27, 2012

Malawi News Desk Newsroom Nigeria

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AP Interview: Ahmadinejad pushes new world order

on September 27, 2012

Associated Press News Desk United Nations

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Nigeria suspends Hajj flights over women deportation

on September 27, 2012

BBC News Desk Newsroom Nigeria

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Anger Over Amnesty Program

on September 27, 2012

Africa Amnesty International IRIN Nigeria

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Lagos-Abuja Rail Road, Others Gets 16.2 Billion Naira

on September 27, 2012

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Clinton On The UN Commission On Life-Saving Commodities And Contraceptive

on September 26, 2012

Associated Press Bill Clinton Goodluck Jonathan News Desk Newsroom Nigeria

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British Prime Minister David Cameron Pledges 12 Billion Pounds In Foreign Aids

on September 26, 2012

David Cameron News Desk Newsroom Nigeria Politics

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Men without testicles might live longer, study suggests

on September 25, 2012

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times News Desk Newsroom

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Feds take marijuana dispensary crackdown to L.A.

on September 25, 2012

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Marijuana News Desk Newsroom

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At UN debate, Nigerian leader praises UN, regional roles in maintaining peace

on September 25, 2012

Goodluck Jonathan New York News Desk Newsroom Nigeria United Nations

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67th United Nations General Assembly (Photo Essay)

on September 25, 2012

Africa Barack Obama Goodluck Jonathan Hilary Clinton Paul Kagame United Nations

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UN Forum Says People Of African Descent Still Face Discrimination And Attacks, Urges Reparations

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A Tortured And Deadly Legacy: Kissinger And Realpolitik In US Foreign Policy

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Former US Ambassador Arrested In Florida, Accused Of Serving As An Agent Of Cuba, AP Source Says

FILE - An FBI seal is seen on a wall on Aug. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) BY JOSHUA GOODMAN AND ERIC TUCKER MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint and more details about the case are expected to be made public at a court appearance Monday, said two people who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss an ongoing federal investigation. One of the people said the Justice Department case accuses R

COP28: 7 Food And Agriculture Innovations Needed To Protect The Climate And Feed A Rapidly Growing World

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Algeria Passes Law To Protect Media Freedom. Others Used To Imprison Journalists Remain On the ooks

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS An activist demonstrates outside the Algerian Embassy to France to demand the release of Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi, Thursday, March 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File) ALGIERS, ALGERIA (AP) — Algeria’s National Council passed a new media law that officials hailed as a major victory for the country’s journalists as concerns about press freedoms have plagued President Abdelmajid Tebboune’s first term in office. The new law repeals the country’s “press offense” law and enshrines new protections for journalists to ensure they will not face arrest or imprisonment for doing their jobs. However, two prominent journalists remain behind bars and the laws that authorities have used to prosecute journalists — including one banning foreign funding for media outlets — remain on the books. Still, the law’s author, Algerian Minister of Communications Mohamed Laagab, called it “the best law in the history of independent Algeria regarding the journalism industry.” H

There’s A Financial Literacy Gender Gap − And Older Women Are Eager For Education That Meets Their Needs

BY LILA RABINOVICH SOCIAL SCIENTIST, DOMSIFE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Every day, families across the U.S. have to make difficult decisions about budgeting, spending, insurance, investments, savings, retirement and on and on. When faced with these choices, financial literacy – that is, knowing how to make informed decisions about money – is key. Yet, Americans in general aren’t very financially literate . And recent research suggests women are less financially literate than men , regardless of their schooling, income or marital status. As a social scientist who studies aging and the social safety net, I recently took part in a large analysis of older women’s financial literacy. My team and I found that men’s financial literacy scores were 25% higher than women’s on average, even though the two groups showed no difference in math skills or overall cognitive ability. Black and Hispanic women saw an even greater financial literacy gender gap

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: BIAFRA: Relative Discourses

I signed up because I had little experience in Africa, after having served in the United Nations forces in Congo. Also upset about what happened in Biafra and Czechoslovakia, I did not want to stand next to and just watch.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: INTERVIEW: JULIUS KPADUWA

The problems that confront Imo State are really not unique. It is the same problem that confronts almost every state in Nigeria, and it's one of economic development. The primary thing or my clear vision for the people of Imo State will be getting all the able-bodied men and women back to work, so that we can begin to have the quality of life that has so far eluded the people of Imo State.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Where We Met

But seeing a Nigeria headline on my screen it then occurred to him I must either be a Nigerian or perhaps a curious minded fellow who is reading to find out about the notorious Boko Haram, if they have captured more of their victims, or if there's an ongoing battle between the insurgents and the nation's security forces. Elevating my head up and starring at each other, I told him I was Igbo

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Otokoto Saga Interview

Now, the main question is about eleven year old Ikechukwu Anthony Okonkwo whose head was found dripping with blood with the convicted murderer Innocent Ekeanyanwu on a police tip-off inside a traveling commercial bus at Eziama in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE AMBROSE EHIRIM-CHIKA UNIGWE INTERVIEW

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: INTERVIEW: THE SYLVESTER MENSAH STORY

The idea of writing a book had always engaged my thoughts based on reflections and the desire to share my experiences. The motivation was however triggered after reading the book of a gentleman l consider the busiest in Ghana, H. E. John Dramani Mahama

FROM THE ARCHIVES: INTERVIEW: DR. APOLLOS NWAUWA

Contrary to what many think, the Igbo Diaspora is not really a homogenous, coherent group. Like other ethnic nationalities in the USA, the Igbo Diaspora consists of peoples from all walks of life separated by everything and only united by the fact that they are all Igbo. Serious social class disparity exists between them; therefore, presenting a united front in influencing or engineering actions at home continues to be a challenge.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: INTERVIEW: OZO'S KENI SAINT GEORGE

It was indeed a very boisterous, purpose driven, well-to-do Royal family. I come from a lineage of Royals and a well groomed family unit. My Father, Chief George Ozuloke, was a Court Judge for all of 18 years. He was both a Christian and Animist. He had 7 wives of which my mother was the first. I went to St. Martins Primary School and later to a wonderful School – Abbot Secondary Grammar School in Ihiala, my town. I even did a stint in Ihiala Seminary trying to be a Catholic Priest

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A sovereign nation is born when, out of civilization, any such populations of human assemblage pledge loyalty and confide their trust to a governing body which they elect to oversee to their security, welfare and yes, to their happiness. The ensuing system of governance thrives and becomes sustainable by the wishes of the people whose interests it caters for.

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