BOOK REVIEW

‘There Was a Country: A personal history of Biafra

By Adam Nossiter

Achebe

Rumors of Nigeria’s demise have been somewhat exaggerated. This turbulent and magnetic African megastate endures despite its intense regional, religious and other divisions (the country has an estimated 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages).

NIGERIA AFFAIR

Boko Haram wants talks …picks Buhari as mediator, Saudi Arabia venue Buhari THE violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, on Thursday indicated its readiness to end its campaign of violence but on the conditions that ex-Borno State Governor Modu Sheriff was arrested and peace talks held in Saudi Arabia. Also, the sect is asking for compensation for families of its members killed in the course of its terrorist acts and the rebuilding of its mosques by the Federal Government.

EDITORIAL

Cash-strapped Nigerian embassies 

THE report that the FederalGovernment has defaulted inthe payment of salaries and allowances to its Foreign Service officials, has unveiled the injurious lethargy that characterises the handling of the country's external affairs. ACCORDING to reports, Nigerian diplomats in most parts of Europe and Americas have become the laughing stock of the diplomatic world as they can no longer pay for their accommodation.

OPINION

Igbo people, one people, great people, great culture

Igbo people are unique people, very accommodating, generous and enterprising. Because of their zeal and determination to be successful one will find them in every remote village in  Nigeria. As Yorubas in my view should pass as the most religious tolerant group in  Nigeria so the Igbos are the highest investors in the project called  Nigeria with their businesses and properties all over the country.

NEWS & REPORT

Uganda bans play criticizing government  
 

 Uganda has banned a theater production that criticizes the country’s government for poor governance and corruption, says the co-director of the play.

VIDEO REPORT

NEWS & REPORT

We love Nigeria; we are no Nigerians says Venus & Serena Williams

By Niyi Alebiosu

Serena, Venus & Governor Fashola 

VENUS and Serena Williams say they would have been happy to be Nigerians but are proud to be citizens of the United States of America.

PHOTO REPORT

Faces @ Ambassador's dinner

Nigeria's new ambassador to Hungary, (Chief) Eddy Onuoha  held a dinner get-together to celebrate the presentation of his  Letter of Credence to the President of the Republic of Hungary, H. E. Mr. János Ader on the 26th of October, 2012, at the Sándor Palace. African News Hungary was there

Amb Muhammadu S Yunusa, Deputy Head Mission

LAW & JUSTICE

UK jails Nigerian ‘witchcraft’ sex trafficker for 20 years

LONDON, (AFP) – A Nigerian sex trafficker who used witchcraft rituals to silence the teenage girls he smuggled into Britain for prostitution was jailed for 20 years on Monday.

OPINION/LETTER

Open letter to Tonye Princewill

By Odimegwu Onwumere

Beloved Prince Tonye Princewill, it might not be your greatest of needs, but it is a social and spiritual observable fact that appreciation is one of the emotional needs of mankind. 

NEWS

Nigeria arrests 15 Russian sailors carrying arms

Nigerian authorities seized a ship and arrested its 15 Russian crew members on suspicion of arms smuggling, after they found several guns and about 8,500 rounds of ammunition on the boat, the Navy said on Tuesday. 

NEWS& REPORT

Cameroon: Environment doesn’t facilitate trade 

The World Bank office in Cameroon is excited about the rich potentials in the country but as an institution that is interested in rapid economic growth, they are frustrated with the speed brakes noticed in the trade sector.

NEWS & REPORT

African Union ends Mali suspension over military coup

The African Union has lifted the suspension it imposed on Mali after a military coup in the country in March. The body has also endorsed a plan calling for fresh elections and the return of law and order, according to an AU spokesman.