L-R; Former IG of Police, Alh Ibrahim Coomassie, AVM Mukhtar Muhammad, The publisher of Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah, Alh Bash D. Bauchi and others during a meeting with leaders of the Northern States over hate speeches... The controversy over the restructuring of Nigeria has continued with Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-
political group, asking northern leaders opposed to restructuring not to hold the country hostage.L-R; Former IG of Police, Alh Ibrahim Coomassie, AVM Mukhtar Muhammad, The publisher of Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah, Alh Bash D. Bauchi and others during a meeting with leaders of the Northern States over hate speeches and several agitation at the State house in Abuja. The group’s position came on the heels of the support for restructuring from former military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, who said, last week, that the Nigerian federation, as currently structured, needs reform that will emphasise the individual stre...

Blind Cameroonian, Jean-Pascal Somb Lingom has overcome all obstacles to become a journalist. He lost his eyesight in 1988 after suffering from measles at the age of eight. Lingom said it was difficult at first to accept his condition but eventually he became determined to focus on his abilities instead of his limitations. Lingom is now one of a few blind journalists in the country, filing news stories and current affairs segments for state broadcaster, CRTV or Cameroon Radio Television.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi kanu has declared that Biafra struggle is an act of God. He said he was called by God to free Igbo people from captivity.

THE Igbo Intelligentsia Forum has written a letter to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo over the recent quit notice Areas Youths gave to Igbo’s in the North. The letter also debunked insinuations in the letter written by Arewa Youth in North also wrote Osinbajo justifying the arrangement. The full details of the letter entitled “LETTER BY A COALITION OF NORTHERN YOUTH GROUPS TO ALLOW IGBOS ACTUALIZE THEIR DREAM OF A SOVEREIGN NATION OF BIAFRA” We the Igbo Intelligentsia Forum, a forum with worldwide membership of Igbo professionals, write in response to an open letter, dated 19th June, 2017, addressed to you by a coalition of northern youth groups requesting you to set the machinery in motion to allow Igbos actualize their dream of the sovereign nation of Biafra.

Lung Cancer Registry Every day researchers are working hard to defeat lung cancer and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. Now you can be part of that research and help move it forward.  The Lung Cancer Registry collects detailed medical information about people who have been touched by lung cancer. Researchers can study the health data in the registry from you and thousands of other lung cancer patients. This leads to a better understanding of the disease and ultimately better outcomes for patients. In addition, by participating in the Registry, you will be able to learn about new clinical trial opportunities that may help in your own individualized treatment program.

BRISBANE, Australia — Manny Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight world title to Jeff Horn in a stunning, unanimous points decision in a Sunday afternoon bout billed as the Battle of Brisbane in front of more than 51,000 people.

by Dan Rafael ESPN Senior Write. Manny Pacquiao was the heavy favorite to retain his welterweight world title against unknown Jeff Horn in what most viewed as an easy fight, and Pacquiao sure looked like he had done just that when the final bell rang to end the action-packed brawl. Pacquiao had rocked Horn, bloodied him and nearly stopped him in a violently one-sided ninth round. But then the judges' scorecards were read, and Pacquiao was the victim of a hugely controversial decision, as Horn was awarded a stunning unanimous decision -- a hometown decision, many will call it -- before 51,052 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Australia). Judge Waleska Roldan had it 117-111, and judges Chris Flores and Ramon Cerdan both had it 115-113 for Horn. ESPN.com scored the fight 117-111 for Pacquiao, and ESPN ringside analyst Teddy Atlas had it 116-111 for Pacquiao.

The following is the latest painting for Art As Social Inquiry ’s Healthcare in the US portrait series. It’s taken 3,556 words to tell Campbell Charshee’s story. He is a Type 1 diabetic, insured, and relying on his smarts and desire not to die in order to navigate the insurance hell that is our system in this country. We can pat ourselves on the back if we just get through the story. Campbell actually has to live it.  ARTIST’S NOTES This subject is a Type 1 diabetic . “Living with T1D is a constant challenge. People with the disease must carefully balance insulin doses (either by injections multiple times a day or continuous infusion through a pump) with eating and other activities throughout the day and night,” the advocacy

The social media app Snapchat is popular among teenagers and young adults, but law enforcement officials say the app’s latest update is raising some safety concerns. It allows users to see your location, even if you’re not using the app. “It’s definitely a safety concern,” says Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Detective Derek Kuchenreuther. Kuchenreuther works on the internet crimes against children task force. He says the new update to Snapchat called ‘Snap Map’ is alarming.