- Rare collection of ancient Bibles, including two copies of the first edition of the King James Bible, printed in 1611 and 1613, and a portion of the Gutenburg Bible, published in 1450 are on their way to Nigeria for keeps in a new Scriptorium at the West African Theological Seminary, WATS, Lagos, Nigeria. The ancient Bibles and other Christian books from a US donor presently on display in some large local churches in the Atlanta area for public viewing would be presented on May 24 as part of activities for WATS 18th graduation ceremony. “We are indeed blessed to have the rare gifts to Africa already in our procession. These are treasures never before seen in West Africa” said…

- President Umaru Yar'adua of Nigeria who made the call while declaring the conference opened said various forms of anti media laws that exist in some parts of the continent have become an aberration and should not be allowed to exist in any democracy.The theme of the conference being attended by delegates from many African countries is “Building a Strong and United Voice for African Journalists”.Pledging that his government will encourage freedom of expression, Yar'adua advised that African countries to have a rethink by completely imbibing the spirit and tenets of democracy which basic rudiments include the freedom of expression, association and the right to freely choose.&quot…

- President Umaru Yar'adua of Nigeria who made the call while declaring the conference opened said various forms of anti media laws that exist in some parts of the continent have become an aberration and should not be allowed to exist in any democracy.The theme of the conference being attended by delegates from many African countries is “Building a Strong and United Voice for African Journalists”.Pledging that his government will encourage freedom of expression, Yar'adua advised that African countries to have a rethink by completely imbibing the spirit and tenets of democracy which basic rudiments include the freedom of expression, association and the right to freely choose.&quot…