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“The events of the recent past have put to the test our collective resolve as a democratic nation…. We have all shown that our unity as a people, our love for this country, and our hope for its great future cannot be shaken”, said VP Jonathan in a tv address to Nigerians,
Nigeria’s democracy, Anambra’s Governorship election: Winners, Losers and task ahead
By Attorney Chris Aniedobe
Edited version for USAfrica, USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine (Houston) and IgboEvents
USAfrica, Feb 8, 2010: I am satisfied that the re-election of Governor Peter Obi was, substantially, free and fair and does reflect the electoral wishes of the voters/citizens of Anambra State of Nigeria. Many people [...]
South Africa’s prez Zuma apologizes for another sexual affair; married to 3 women; 4th wife in a few months
Special to CLASSmagazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma says he deeply regrets the pain caused by an extramarital affair in which he fathered a child a four months ago.
President Zuma issued a statement Saturday [...]
Anambra Gov. Peter Obi affirmed by INEC as winner of governorship election, amidst tales of voting, logistics problems
Special to USAfricaonline.com
Awka, Nigeria — The incumbent in Nigeria’s Anambra state was on Sunday (Feb 7, 2010) pronounced the winner of a flawed gubernatorial vote seen as a test for Africa’s largest democracy ahead of presidential elections next [...]
USAfricaonline.com: Anambra governorship “elections” turn into tales of chaos, voters list fiasco
Field reports from USAfricaonline.com, IgboEvents and USAfrica correspondents and independent observers of the February 6, 2010 elections in Anambra State of Nigeria have left one dominant conclusion: the 2010 Anambra “elections” turn into stories of disruption, late starts at various polling stations, incidents of [...]
Nigeria’s ill president Yar’Adua to “hand-over power” to VP, after 70 days of Nigerians pondering his whereabouts and constitutional succession questions
Special to USAfricaonline.com and Nigeria360 e-group
Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 6 (UPI) — Ailing Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua will hand over power to his vice president, the BBC reported Saturday. The British broadcaster said the president’s special adviser [...]
Kenya has a credit rating of B from Standard & Poor’s, five levels below investment grade, and is ranked one level higher at B+ by Fitch Ratings.
The Justice Department said evidence at trial proved that Emmanuel Nnaji sexually assaulted the widow and made her fearful of informing authorities. “Holding other human beings in servitude against their will is a violation of human rights that will not be tolerated in our free society,” Thomas Perez, assistant attorney general for the department’s civil rights division, said in a statement.
Gaddafi loses post; Malawi’s president elected African Union leader
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Malawi’s president has been elected as leader of the African Union, a position held by the controversial Moammar Gadhafi of Libya in 2009.
Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika was selected by the continental body at its annual summit Sunday. The chairmanship of the African [...]
Soccer: Egypt wins, celebrates a record 7th title of African Cup of Nations championship
USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine, Houston
The Pharaohs of Egypt beat the Black Stars of Ghana 1 – 0 to grab the trophy on Sunday January 31, 2010 in Luanda, Angola.
In a hotly contested match, Egypt scored the lone goal at the 80th minute when [...]
Soccer: Countdown to the African Nations Cup finals on Sunday January 31, 2010. Facts and stats of African Nations Cup championships, 1957-2010
Special to USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine, Houston
On Sunday, January 31, 2010, the much anticipated African Nations Cup final showdown between Egypt and Ghana will hold in Luanda, Angola. Koman Coulibaly of Mali will referee Sunday’s [...]
Abutu’s ruling is that: “There is no mandatory requirement for the president to make a transmission to the leadership of the National Assembly before proceeding on vacation or on treatment outside Nigeria.. The functions of the office of the president cannot be held in abeyance on account of the omission of the president to transmit a written declaration.”
In South Africa, “we follow a policy that says you must respect the cultures of others. That’s my culture. It does not take anything from me, from my political beliefs and everything, including the belief on the equality of women…. It’s my culture. And I’m sure there are cultures (that) do that kind of thing,” he said.
African Cup Soccer 2010 finals set: Ghana 1-0 Nigeria; Algeria 0-4 Egypt
Special to USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine
The African Cup of Nations drew ever closer to it’s finale today (January 28, 2010) as Egypt, Algeria, Ghana and Nigeria all faced off in the Semi’s, with the winners heading towards a place in the Final [...]
Haiti crises, Pat Robertson, Rush Limbaugh and some devil’s pact
By Rev. Nathaniel “Nick” Clayton, II
Special and exclusive commentary for USAfricaonline.com and CLASSmagazine, Houston
I am concerned about the recent snide remarks made by a couple of well known radio and TV personalities in the United States, namely Rush Limbaugh and the Reverend Pat Robertson.
Robertson said on [...]
Ghana Black Stars beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles 1-0 for finals ticket
Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine and the e-group Nigeria360
Nigeria arrived in Luanda on Tuesday evening, each player richer by several thousand US dollars thanks to a government sponsored performance-based reward scheme, but they will need more than monetary incentives to get past a young, assured Ghana [...]
Africa Soccer Semi-finals clash: 2,000 Algerian and Egyptian fans jet in
By Samm Audu (AFP). BENGUELA, Angola — At least 2,000 fans from Algeria and Egypt are expected to fly in for for the latest episode in the bitter rivals’ quest for soccer supremacy in Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
“I can confirm that we expect 1,000 [...]
Thousands flee as refugees in middle belt of Nigeria after violence kills 220; soldiers on streets
Special to USAfricaonline.com
By Jon Gambrell (CP): JOS, Nigeria — Soldiers with machine-guns patrolled the streets of Jos and charred bodies lay in the streets Wednesday following days of religious violence between Christians and Muslims in central Nigeria that killed more than [...]
Reasonably, based on facts, I ask: is it too much to ask of these people to minimally show grace and kindness rather be sources of toxic stereotyping of the entire country of Haiti, distorting the entire history of Haitians and viciously assaulting persons who share your own Igbo ancestry and general humanity?? These “christians” largely seat on their hypocritical fannies, speak condescensions and shout insensitive distortions as other less privileged children of God largely die, by the hour, by the minute….
Special to USAfrica and USAfricaonline.com
January 20, 2010 early reports from Port-au-Prince in Haiti, show that another earthquake has hit in Haiti, according to the USGS; with a magnitude 6.1 quake hitting the state 56 km from the capital Port-au-Prince.
The most dominant after-shock so far struckHaiti on Wednesday, tremor more rubble from damaged buildings, and sending screaming people running into the streets eight days after the [...]
