The Nigerian Senator who inspired the series ‘Orange is the new black’ died of COVID
Former Nigerian senator and businessman believed to have inspired Piper Kerman’s popular Netflix series, “Orange is the New Black,” Buruji Kashamu is reportedly dead. A local Nigerian media outlet, The Premium Times, confirmed his demise by reporting that a close associate to the deceased Senator alleged that he died as a result of COVID-19. “I […]
We must free ourselves from economic arrangements designed by former colonial powers – President of Ghana
The President of Ghana earlier proposed legislation which was approved by parliament to set aside August 4th as Founders day with the day established as a public holiday to acknowledge the role played by successive generations of Ghanaians towards the liberation of the country from colonialism and imperialism. In a statement released to commemorate the […]
The Ivorian ruling party requests for President Alassane Ouattara to run for 3rd term
After his prime minister’s death and designated successor, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, the ruling party is asking the Ivorian president to run for a third term. Alassane Ouattara already vowed not to run for re-election last year, says he won’t seek third term in October 2020 election. If President Ouattara refuses to stand for next election […]
A foreign mining company is fighting to ship $500 million out of Congo despite of a strained economy
It is widely believed that The Democratic Republic Congo is the richest country in the world in terms of natural resources, but sadly the country has little to show for it, thanks to years of provoked conflicts and outside exploitation. It is indeed paradoxical that the world’s richest country has most of its citizens living […]
One Nigerian politician ‘faints’ during a corruption allegation hearing; officials had to move him out of session
The acting managing director of Niger Delta Development Commission, Daniel Pondei, slumps during a public hearing. Mr. Pondei has been accused of mismanaging budgetary funds meant for the poor residents of Delta State in Southern Nigeria. He allegedly spent N1.5biliion ($4Million) of public funds on staffs’ palliatives to fight COVID-19, in addition to their respective […]
Akon set to launch World-class Artificial intelligence and Blockchain Education hub in Kenya
Akon set to launch World-class AI and Blockchain hub in Kenya Reports have it that, Senegalese-American singer, record producer and philanthropist, Aliaume Badara Thiam popularly known as Akon is set to launch an ultra-modern Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain education hub in Kenya. The project themed the “Kenyan Opportunity Hub” (KOH), which is an investment instituted […]
Hushpuppi: A Dubai firm will hire any African but Nigerian; Should all Africans boycott?
Dubai based company placed a job advert inviting African applicants except for Nigerians. The arrest of Mr. Raymond Igbalodely popularly known as Hushpuppi on charges of money Laundering and fraud has further dented the image of the country as a whole and has so far sparked a fresh set of stereotypes against Nigerian people. Reports […]
Kanye West declares his intention to run as President of the United State
American rapper, Hip-hop star, and entrepreneur Kanye Omari West has declared his intention to run for the the presidency of the United States of America in the upcoming election. The Musician announced his intention on his twitter handle where he has millions of followers. “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, […]
Ugandan activists petition gov’t to remove names of colonialists from streets, monuments…
In a recent petition signed by a considerable number of Ugandan citizens and presented to the parliament, the people are demanding that their government rename streets and other major edifices labeled after colonialists. The group is upset about the fact that many years after independence, the streets of the country, major landmarks and monuments still […]
Africans abroad remit $50B annually, shouldn’t they have more leverage than donor groups?
Various African governments must have a second look at the issue of financial support and the influx of donor organizations to the continent; many of which comes with regrettable terms and conditions that are detrimental to the development and sovereignty of the continent. Remittances to Africa has over the years proven to be a major […]