Daily Archives: February 10, 2013

Nigerians Must Emulate Super Eagles’ Unity, Says President Jonathan

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all Nigerians to imbibe the positive lessons of the Super Eagles’ inspiring victory at the African Cup of Nations 2013 stating that “the fulfilment of the country’s immense potentials for greatness will be more … read more »

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Burkina Faso’s Pitroipa named Most Valuable Player

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Burkina Faso’s talisman Jonathan Pitroipa has been named best player of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. However, it was champions Nigeria who got the lion’s share tonight as Emmanuel Emenike won the Golden Boot after scoring four goals and … read more »

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Islamists attack Mali troops in Gao

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Gao: Black-robed Islamic extremists armed with AK-47 automatic rifles have penetrated the most populous city in northern Mali, engaging soldiers in combat in a surprise attack two weeks after French and Malian troops ousted the jihadists. The attack in Gao … read more »

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NIGERIA WIN THE 2013 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! Nigeria returned to the top of African football on Sunday by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the Cup of Nations final for its first continental title in nearly two decades. Sunday Mba’s … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Final: NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!!

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Latest: Nigeria 1-0 Burkina Faso Sunday Mba scores on 40 mins Final at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! 90 +4 Dagano steps up and rifles his free kick five yards over the bar! It … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Final: Nigerian Victor Moses fit to play – Official

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Victor Moses is fit again to star in Sunday’s AFCON final, while Emmanuel Emenike could still play a part in the game, officials said. Nigeria spokesman Ben Alaiya on Sunday morning gave Moses the all clear after he recovered from … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Final: How Eagles Can Win – Eguavoen

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Austin Eguavoen was the stand in captain during most of the matches of Tunisia ’94. That was the last time Nigeria won the Nations Cup, the only other time being in 1980 when Nigeria hosted and won. Christian Chukwu was … read more »

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Evidence of Europe’s Positive Attitude on Sudan

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

At the beginning of 2013, some transformations in the European attitude occurred, resulting in positive symbols which appeared in the economic conference of Sudan and South Sudan under the auspices of Germany last month and the Sudan Invitation to participate … read more »

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Ethiopian Parking attendant sentenced in scam that netted almost $1.4 million in fees

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Mary Pat Flaherty, Published: February 8 The pair of parking lot attendants at the Smithsonian Institution’s air and space center in Chantilly were very patient. And for a while, anyway, their patience paid off. Car by car, truck by … read more »

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Nigeria Needs Selfless Leaders – Utomi, Obaseki

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Abraham Oladipupo A PROFESSOR of Political Economy and one time presidential aspirant, Prof. Pat Utomi and the Former GMD of the NNPC, Dr. Gaius J. Obaseki, have identified selflessness as key to Nigeria achieving sustainable economic growth and development. … read more »

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Violence and the Ethiopians

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Yilma Bekele We always think of our people to be so loving that welcome a stranger into their homes and share what little they have. Our language is full of sayings about being a good host, a great neighbor … read more »

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Ethiopia: Is European Union (EU) automated teller machine (ATM) for dictatorial regimes?

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By; Kiflu Hussain As per the invitation I received from East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) to attend the launching of the establishment of Pan African Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) Network in Kampala, I took part … read more »

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South Sudan: Land grabbing may soon be of the past

February 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Jacob K. Lupai Recently land grabbing in and around Juba has hit news headlines. The Citizen newspaper of Friday, January 25, 2013 – Vol.7. Issue No. 356 had as a lead news headline ‘Interior Ministry Orders Arrest of Land … read more »

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