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TRANSATLANTIC TIMES: World News Report
November, 27Th, 2006
Washington, DC, USA
Immediate Release
A. RUSSIAN SPY TURNED CRITIC OF PUTIN'S GOVERNMENT DIES IN LONDON
B. OIL PRODUCING NATION OF NIGERIA, BEGINS CAMPAIGN TO ELECT A NEW PRESIDENT
C. PROTESTERS AWAITS POPE BENEDICT IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY
D. NEW YORK POLICE KILLS A GROOM ON HIS WAY TO WEDDING.
RUSSIAN SPY TURNED CRITIC OF PUTIN'S GOVERNMENT DIES OF RADIATION POISON.
London, England - Russia denies any connection to the mysterious death of a former KGB spy turned critic of the Putin's government, Mr Litvinenko. Britain has opened an investigation over the alleged radiation poison death on British soil, but many expert believe that is not going to be easy finding the evidence to link the mysterious death of the 43 year old Russian spy to the Russian government. The spy novel style poison occurred with the suspected agent polonium-210, investigators are trying to confirm the alleged use of this poisonous agent and then attempt to determine its source and those who were involved in the alleged murder plot. More >>
PDP REMAINS THE PARTY TO BEAT: PDP 2007 CANDIDATE
WATCH OUT FOR DONALD DUKE, IBB, MIKE AKHIGBE, ABDULAHI ADAMU, PETER ODILI
As the quest for the leader of the most populous African nation heating up; multiple parties are seeking the presidency in 2007, one fact is remaining clear; the organized machinery of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is likely to remain largely intact and infact will remain superior to any other organized party or political groups coming together for the 2007 political exercise. The question remains who will PDP select, come December as the party bearer, going into the 2007 polls. With more than 30 political parties seeking the office of the president, PDP stands a shoulder above all others as of today. The main opposition party still remains All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) which is largely popular in the Northern states, with loyalist still enticed by religious and cultural sentiments in the predominately Muslim northern states. Efforts to nationalize the party has not been very successful, thou! gh 2007 could be a test of such efforts by ANPP. Other parties include the recently formed African Democratic Congress, Alliance for Democracy AD, Labour party and a host of other registered parties. More >>
Niger Delta Impacted by 1.5 Million Tons of Oil Spill, Among Five Most Polluted Spots on Earth
Vanguard (Lagos)
October 31, 2006
Posted to the web October 31, 2006
Hector Igbikiowubo With Agency Report
THE Niger Delta has been impacted by 1.5 million tons of crude oil spill over the last 50 years threatening rare species including primate fish, turtles, bird and damaging crops while destroying the livelihood of many of the 20 million people living there and fuelling the upsurge in violence.
Experts have also listed the Niger Delta among the five most polluted spots on the face of the earth with dire consequences for the health of inhabitants of the area.
This was disclosed by a panel of independent experts who travelled to the increasingly tense and lawless region.
The experts who were representatives of World Wildlife Foundation (WW) UK, the World Conservation Union and representatives from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the Nigeria Conservation Foundation drew the conclusion in a report they compiled. More >>
North Korea nuclear crisis steps up a notch
On Wednesday, North Korea told Chinese officials that they are preparing three more nuclear bomb tests. Reacting, China has sent officials to North Korea.
What is going on with North Korea?
North Korea has decided to flex its muscles at a time the United States is dealing with a war in Iraq, elections and political scandal. What to make of this? And, what should America do?
University of Minnesota-Morris professor of political science Seung-Ho Joo, is the author of “Gorbachev's Foreign Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula, 1985-1991: Reform and Policy,” “Korea in the 21st Century,” and he’s currently working on a new book regarding Korea too. Joo is also a Distinguished Research Fellow of the Korean Institute for National Unification. More >>
Business in Africa: You are welcome
Sub-Saharan Africa is still a hard place to do business. But a report from
the World Bank shows that things are starting to change, says Fortune's Cait
Murphy.
NEW YORK (Fortune) -- Out of Africa, the headline news is usually related to
the legendary four horsemen of the Apocalypse - pestilence, war, famine and
death. No question, these horsemen run rampant on the continent; but there
is another story worth hearing too. More >>
NIGERIANS SOUTH SOUTH LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN USA FORMS A FRONT TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH SOUTH NIGER DELTA CAUSES.
Leaders of the troubled South South region of Nigeria and their state organizations primarily Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo States and Cross River states consisting the South South region presently residing in the United States have come together to form a front called the South South Niger Delta Consortium (SSNDC). In a press release yesterday, the group affirmed its commitment to structural development demands for the South South Niger delta region of Nigeria, and the lack of national leadership from the South South region since the existence of Nigeria as a country. The group was speaking through the head of its Executive council, one Bright Aregs a doctor of Aeronautical engineering presently employed with Boeing Corp. USA, from their Los Angeles, office. More >>
US Commits N1.8bn to Nigerian Election 2007
by, Ezechinyelu
Abuja, Nigeria
The U.S. says it is committing 15 million dollars (N1.8bn) towards the success of the 2007 presidential election in Nigeria.
Mr Stephen Herbaly, the U.S. Embassy's democracy officer, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, said the facility to be spread across three years, would be jointly managed by USAID and the Embassy. More >>
| All Nigerian American Congress (ANAC) was invited to join the Nigerian delegation on behalf of Nigerian diaspora at the United Nations on going summit in New York.
Chief Temitope Ajayi the ANAC President House of Delegates represented All Nigerian American Congress in the event. Speaking at the ANAC leadership session yesterday, Chief (Ms) Ajayi the energetic personality, revealed her report to the Upper House delegates, Trustees and Executive Stakeholders meeting. ANAC has really been there for the Nigerian International Community and we must continue in light of the recognition that we are the true champions of the Nigerian International community. More >>
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US Congresswoman Barbara Lee and ANAC presents award to Nigeria’s Maurice Iwu, INEC Chairman
US Congresswoman Barbara Lee, of the 9th Congressional District of California working in conjunction with All Nigerian American Congress [ANAC] recently granted a congressional award to Nigeria’s Professor Maurice Iwu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Transatlantic Times Previews EDO Womens National Conference
Story by: TTimes corespondent Lagos, Nigeria
The conference tagged “WOMEN; STRENGHT OF THE NATION” kicked off with a courtesy visit to the paramount ruler of the Benin Kingdom;
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, OBA N’OBAEREDIAUWA CFR who expressed full solidarity with the conference. The visit saw the First Lady; Her Excellency, Mrs Eki Igbinedion making a gift presentation to the monarch. However, a follow-up call was made to the adorable queens from where the celebration train headed for the centre of the program proper. In an opening speech declaration by the Executive Governor of Edo State, Chief (Dr) Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, who was the special guest of honour
Many other speakers took turn to mount the podium in delivering their speeches. They however spoke extensively on the status of the girl-child and the women generation on issues that affect them directly ranging from health, education, cultural practices, to other crucial matters.
One of such speakers was Honourable Senator Mary Henry; of the Irish Republic. In her address titled “WOMEN YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR STRENGHT”, she observed that most of the factors that militate against the existence of the girl child and women include Cultural/ Traditional Beliefs and Norms; Trafficking and Abduction; Isolation; Malnutrition; Ignorance and Illiteracy; Violence. Others include Disease infection; Mother and Child Mortality, Abortion and Female Genital Mutilation.
The arrowhead of the initiative, Mrs. Eki Igbinedion in her speech appreciated everyone present at the occasion. She explained that the restoration of the dignity of the Edo woman who has been victimized as a result of en masse trafficking for prostitution and cheap labour was her motivation. This however formed the basis of the network of regenerative initiatives.
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