Chief executive Oficer of United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, Mr. Philip Oduzua, has urged businesses and investors from the developed economies, who are desirous of taking advantage of the bourgeoning business and investment opportunities in Africa to seek credible local partners to help them in the process.

PORT HARCOURT: A delegate from Rivers State at the ongoing national confab, Mr. Isaac Osuaka, has accused Governor Chibuike Amaechi of abandoning conferees from the state at the confab because of his political difference with President Goodluck Jonathan.

President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Honourable Daniel Igali has raised alarm over the country’s poor preparation towards the forthcoming Common-wealth Games in Scotland in July.

African governments should work harder to reduce inequality that has prevented the benefits of a decade of economic growth from being spread equitably, according to a report by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan released on Thursday

The simple answer to that is yes. There is a truce, an accord as a result of the peace initiative of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigerian through the offices of the Chief of Naval Staff and the Inspector General of Police. I can say that the effort of the Federal Government Peace Committee which started since January this year has finally yielded positive results. All the grievances by the two sides have been addressed and everybody I can say has now sheathed his swords. Both sides have resolved to work together.