By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States government has established a new inter-agency task force to clamp down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the US primarily to give birth and secure American citizenship for their children. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, announced today by the Department of State under President […]

By Anayo Okoli A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, has called on the state police command to protect opposition parties, their members and journalists covering their activities. Nworie, a former PDP chairman in the state, made the call while condemning the alleged attack on PDP members and […]

Veteran Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, complained of chest pain and difficulty breathing shortly before she died, according to her children.

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Geregu Power Plc has moved to reassure shareholders, investors, regulators and other stakeholders over concerns surrounding its bond repayment obligations, saying it is reviewing its financial commitments and remains committed to resolving outstanding challenges. The company’s clarification followed recent online publications raising concerns about its ability to meet its bond […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Willy Mutunga was sworn in as the first Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya on June 20, 2011, under the country’s 2010 Constitution. Barely months in office, he took a revolutionary step with the enforcement of a reform policy that historically altered Kenya’s legal practice.  Mutunga moved Kenya’s […]