Video and Pics: Cossy Orjiakor grinds Eedris Abdulkareem on stage
Monday 1 July 2013
Bad Governance to Blame for Boko Haram - Obama (VIDEO). UPDATED
Answering questions from journalists and young Africans in Soweto, President Barak Obama pointed to the importance of education for the prosperity of countries, as well as blamed bad governance for Boko Haram.
Mr Obama said “in terms of human capital and young people, I think the greatest investment any country can make, not just an African country, is educating it’s youth and providing them with the skill to compete in a highly technological, advanced world economy”.
“Countries that do not do that well will not succeed”, he added.
“Countries that do not do that well will not succeed”, he added.
He noted that countries with limited skill will have “problems” in drawing international businesses. “This is a problem in the United State and not just a problem in Africa.”
Obama Warns Africa's 'Tyrant' Leaders
Cape Town — US President Barack Obama warned Sunday that Africa could only fulfil its rising potential with leaders who serve their people, not tyrants who enrich themselves.
In a strident call for democratic change and good governance, Obama used the political legacy of ailing Nelson Mandela and South Africa's emergence from grim years of apartheid as proof that freedom will ultimately prevail. "In too many countries, the actions of thugs and warlords and human traffickers hold back the promise of Africa," Obama said at a speech at Cape Town University.
Thursday 27 June 2013
Has Chris Brown Finally Decided To Quit Music?
June 25, 2013
After a very horrible week with the paparazzi and law, top RnB superstar, Chris Brown, may have finally decided to have call it quit on his music career.
Well that’s purely an assumption though, but the star certainly has problems dealing with the spotlight as a close source has revealed that the RnB star wishes he wasn’t a superstar and that he had a normal job.
Well that’s purely an assumption though, but the star certainly has problems dealing with the spotlight as a close source has revealed that the RnB star wishes he wasn’t a superstar and that he had a normal job.
Senegal Rolls Out Red Carpet For First Family As Obama Starts Africa Tour
Senegal rolls out red carpet for the First Family as Obama starts Africa tour amid fears over Nelson Mandela's failing health. The First Family landed safely in Senegal, kicking off a highly-anticipated tour of Africa that will see President Barack Obama visit three countries with First Lady Michelle and their daughters Sasha and Malia in tow.
However, the failing health of former South African President Nelson Mandela is casting a shadow on the President's weeklong visit - only his second since taking office.
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Amaechi May Cancel NGF Meeting in Deference to Jonathan
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, is considering the cancellation of today’s meeting by the members of the forum.
Presumably, the cancellation might be in deference to the dinner that President Goodluck Jonathan would have with the governors later in the day.
Amaechi, who is also the Governor of Rivers State, was already consulting with other governors.
While majority of them were said to be interested in the meeting, they were said to have reasoned that there was no way they would be through with it before the dinner.
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