Google launches All Access music subscription service for $9.99 a month

Google on Wednesday rolled out a music service for smartphones and tablets powered by its free Android software, in a challenge to streaming radio firms such as Pandora and Spotify. The launch of Google Play All Access came at the kickoff of a packed developers conference, which features a range of improvements to the Internet… Continue reading Google launches All Access music subscription service for $9.99 a month

EU pledges 520m euros for Mali reconstruction

The EU said Tuesday it will provide 520 million euros to help rebuild conflict-hit Mali, ahead of an international donors’ conference in Brussels on Wednesday from which Mali is hoping to secure around 2 billion euros of funding. The European Union pledged Tuesday to provide 520 million euros ($674.8 million) over the next two years… Continue reading EU pledges 520m euros for Mali reconstruction

PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S NATIONAL BROADCAST DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN BORNO, YOBE AND ADAMAWA STATES OF NIGERIA. 1900HRS MAY 14, 2013  Dear compatriots, 1.    It has become necessary for me to address you on the recent spate of terrorist activities and protracted security challenges in some parts of the country, particularly in… Continue reading PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S NATIONAL BROADCAST DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY