Africa: 2008 - DR Congo Doctor Mukwege is African of the Year

Fifty-three year old Congolese gynaecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege Mukengere was named last night as the Daily Trust African of the Year 2008 for his devoted work in treating rape… Read more »

Nigeria: Day I Fainted - Yar'Adua

Some people believe that presidential candidate of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Umaru Yar'Adua is too ill to steer the affairs of the nation. It's… Read more »

Nigeria: British High Commission Expanding Visa Section - Official

The British High Commission in Abuja is undergoing an expansion programme of its visa section to ease visa issuance to Nigerian applicants, the outgoing Entry Clearance Manager of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has Failed - ICG

Nigeria's leadership has failed at every level and the country faces grave risks in the run-up to landmark elections next year, a non-government conflict prevention group said in a… Read more »

Nigeria: Can Nigeria Develop Ethanol As Alternative Fuel?

In a bid to link the oil sector with the nation's economy and in particular the agricultural sector, a fuel ethanol programme has been put in place by the NNPC. The programme… Read more »

Nigeria: 2003 Election: Youths hold anti-verdict rally in Minna, Bauchi

Hundreds of youths yesterday held rallies simultaneously in Bauchi and Minna, Niger state, protesting against the Appeal Court verdict on the 2003 presidential election, which… Read more »