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Nigeria riot victims swamp hospitals
Medics in the Nigerian city of Jos are struggling to cope with the victims of violence that flared late last week over claims of vote-rigging in council elections. "Bodies awaiting burial were piled up at wards in... 68 views | 1 comment | 14 recommendations
Ghana, Africa's California holding elections Dec 7th
Ghana the "californian" Westcoast democracy of Africa Ghana with 6% growth rate over years, is considered as the African success story. Now elections must proof the continuous process. Oil fields found recently may... Poll riots erupt in Nigerian city (UPDATED)
In reaction to the results of local elections, there were riots in the Nigerian city of Joss as Muslims and Christians disputed victory. Sadly, 20 people died and many remain injured. "The election result has not... UN envoy in Congo for new peace bid
The U.N. has become more and more active, from recent stories, in troubled area.. I am glad to see them doing what they were designed to do, and act independant of influencing of dominating coutries and... Sad Tragedy of Free Fuel Hoarding Leading to Fires and Explosions
Another tragedy occured today (November 26) in Ghana as more than 20 people were killed in a fire after a tanker truck crash. They had been gathering the free fuel when the fire happened. It joins a long list of... Energy body IEA warns on oil prices
" One of the world's leading authorities on energy supply says the era of cheap oil is over and prices could soon be back up to $100 a barrel. The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its World Energy Outlook...'Child-witches' of Nigeria seek refuge
"The devil's children are "identified" by powerful religious leaders at extremist churches where Christianity and traditional beliefs have combined to produce a deep-rooted belief in, and fear of, witchcraft. The priests spread the message that child-witches bring... Babies for Sale: Human Trafficking Ring Busted
Police shut down a hospital in southeastern Nigeria as they investigate an alleged maternity farm, where pregnant girls were forced to give birth, and the babies were put up for sale.We've had a few stories on NowPublic about human trafficking, but this one is one of the more... Chavez wants USD 70-90 oil price
"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says OPEC should create a price band for crude oil between USD 70 and USD 90 per barrel. "Let's put that band back again, but not between 22 and 28 (dollars per barrel) ......Opec cuts oil output amid falling prices
OPEC agreed to reduce oil production in an attempt to stop falling prices. As the world economy enters into a recession, oil demand has been dropping in the last week. As OPEC only controls 40% of the global oil...New Vaccine mopv1 'could end Nigeria polio'
This latest developement in the field of polio research can win one of the last frontirs of polio eradication.Nigeria is one of the four country where polio has yet to be eradicated, 82%of reported case so far this... How a 419 scam works
I was minding my own business and got a message on ICQ. The following is a transcript of how a 419 scam works. You will see the lines they use, the way they try to draw you in.Bottom line, you have to pay up front any cost of claiming the package and you're stuck with that... Nigerian Businessman Interested in Buying Newcastle United. No, This is Not a...
A group of businessmen from Nigeria--the African nation known for its army of e-mailers offering to make you rich for a small fee--is interested in buying Newcastle United of the English Premier League."Chris...375 views | 1 comment | 0 recommendations
Oil soars as global financial turmoil continues
" Oil prices have jumped more than $25 a barrel to record their biggest ever one-day gain as US stocks took another beating amid the continuing global financial turmoil. Uncertainty about what the US...Nigerian rebels MEND declare ceasefire
" Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:32:50 GMT The Nigerian militant MEND group has unilaterally declared ceasefire in southern oil region of the country following a week of assaults. "Effective 0100 Hrs, September 21, 2008,...
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