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Crisis of identity: INEC disqualifies African Peoples Congress 26 March, 2013 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, rejected the application by the African Peoples Congress, one of the political associations in contention of the acronym, APC, saying that the association breached Section 222 (a) of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution as amended. African Peoples Congress which pasted its posters all around Abuja had earlier in the day raised the alarm that INEC had plotted to deny them registration with alleged flimsy reasons saying that they would resist any such attempts and would also contest it up to the Supreme Court level, but the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Emmanuel Umenger when contacted had denied any such plot. Umenger, however, later confirmed to Vanguard that the Commission rejected the application from the African peoples Congress for failing to meet the stipulated requirements and that the association...

Bloodbaths: US Worried About Unending Killings in Nigeria 26 March, 2013 The United States (US) Government has begun expressing anxiety over the unending spate of killings in Nigeria, as it yesterday held a crucial closed-door meeting with key players in the country's military. The meeting, which was held about 48 hours after the explosion that occurred again in Kano in less than two weeks, was at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence with top military chiefs in attendance at the instance of the Defence minister of State, Olusola Obada. Journalists were barred from the meeting in which the United States' Ambassador to Nigeria, Terence McCulley, who came with the message from the US government was said to have expressed deep feelings over the continuous bombings, killings, maiming and destruction of property especially in the northern part the country. Journalists were earlier invited for the meeting but on arrival, the Ambassador, Mr M...

LA Times columnist thinks President Jonathan should be impeached LA Times Columnist, Joel Brinkley (pictured above) wrote that Nigeria is the most corrupt country in the world and feels president Goodluck Jonathan should be impeached. He wrote an article titled Nigeria’s Squandered Opportunity on Friday March 22nd. See it below... Just outside President Goodluck Jonathan’s office sat 17 ambulances, just in case he or one of his aides fell ill. They were seldom if ever used. No actual health-care facility nationwide had as many, and in fact a few still have none at all. But as soon as a Nigerian newspaper took a photo of the ambulances and published a story about them, they suddenly disappeared — probably to an underground garage. Jonathan is president of Nigeria, which should be among the world’s most prosperous nations. After all, it produces an estimated 2.4 million barrels of oil each and every day. With oil now selling at $93.61 a barrel, that’s $2...

10,000 Indians diagnosed with eye cancer each year Get Latest News on : Cancer IANS March 23, 2013 07:59:57 IST New Delhi : An estimated 10,000 new cases of eye cancer are diagnosed every year in the country, eye care expertsd and doctors said here Friday. They were speaking at a two-day international conference on “Oculoplasty, Aesthetics, Ocular Oncology and Squint” organised by Delhi-based eye care chain Centre for Sight (CFS). It is being attended by 50 experts and 150 doctors from all over the country. Dr. Santosh G. Honavar, director medical services at CFS, said about 10,000 people are diagnosed every year for eye-cancer. “India has a dubious distinction of being host to about 30 percent of total eye cancer patients in the world,” he said. He said the eye tumour is an life-altering disease, which can potentially wipe out vision and also endanger the life of patient. “Every year thousands are diagnosed with some form of eye cancer. However, the c...

Bill Gates offers $1 mn for a ‘better’ condom Get Latest News on : Bill Gates IANS March 26, 2013 12:30:09 IST Washington  : Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has set his sights and his vast wealth on a new way to improve the world – offering up to $1 million to anyone who can invent a “better” condom. “We are looking for a ‘Next Generation Condom’ that significantly preserves or enhances pleasure, in order to improve uptake and regular use,” the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said on its “Grand Challenges in Global Health” website. Gates is offering $100,000 in start-up funds and up to $1 million in additional money if the project is deemed promising. “The primary drawback from the male perspective is that condoms decrease pleasure as compared to no condom, creating a trade-off that many men find unacceptable, particularly given that the decisions about use must be made just prior to intercourse,” the statement added. ...

Akon: Why I'm a changed man From Isha Sesay and Jessica Ellis, CNN March 24, 2013 -- Updated 1323 GMT (2123 HKT) Akon is a Senegalese-American multi-platinum selling singer, well-known for his successful solo work and his impressive roster of collaborations. HIDE CAPTION In pictures: Akon's career << < 1 2 3 4 5 6 > >> STORY HIGHLIGHTS Akon is Senegalese-American multi-platinum selling artist and producer He has collaborated with stars including Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga Akon is releasing his fourth studio album in summer He says he wants to make a big impact in Africa (CNN) -- He calls it "my spaceship." From the soundproofed walls and floor to the large sofas and keyboard racks, there's only one prevailing color inside Akon's state-of-the-art personal studio. "It is all white," says the multi-platinum selling artis...

Airline 'fat tax': Should heavy passengers pay more? From excess luggage to excess flesh -- an economist says flight fares should be based on body weight By CNN Travel staff 26 March, 2013 Should overweight passengers be charged more? One economics professor says yes. An economics scholar in Norway has recommended that air ticket costs be calculated according to a passenger’s weight. Dr. Bharat P. Bhatta, associate professor of economics at Sogn og Fjordane University College, Norway, is proposing three models that he says, “may provide significant benefits to airlines, passengers and society at large.” In his paper , published in the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management , Dr. Bhatta noted “a reduction of 1 kilo weight of a plane will...