There is no defense beyond a myopic understanding of the two imperialist imported Abrahamic faiths – Christianity and Islam, for the harmful laws against gay people. Read More
For the longest time now, the benchmark for a perfect relationship has been the love tale between Davido and his soon to be bride, Chef Chioma. This couple have managed to serve, young Africans all over the world, the sort of couple goals that would make anyone salivate in envy. It is the perfect tale... Read More
The high costs of debt servicing may cause problems for Nigeria and other oil producing countries in Africa – Angola, Gabon, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Why this matters: The IMF said such costs are expected to absorb over 60 percent of governments’ revenues this year. Highlights: Public debt, the IMF said, rose above 50 percent... Read More
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos confirmed Friday that he would be stepping down. This signals the end to his 37-year long reign. Jose named Joao Lourenco as his successor. Dos Santos told a meeting of the ruling MPLA party in Luanda that “the party approved the name of the candidate heading the list in... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode I admired the defiant spirit, passion, strength, commitment and courage of Fidel Castro. He was a blessing to the oppressed people of the world and a friend to Africa. Under his leadership Cuba’s role in the struggle for black majority rule and the fight against apartheid in Zimbabwe and South Africa cannot... Read More
Antonio Dehinde Fernandez, Nigerian billionaire, passed away in Belgium, at about 9pm on Tuesday, September 1. The news of his death was disseminated by Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu. During his life, Fernandez, was hardly based in Nigeria, and as such, little is known about him in the country, apart from the fact that he is... Read More
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has implored oil producing countries to cooperate more and work together to surmount the present challenge of falling crude oil prices. The President made the comments while meeting with Angola’s new Ambassador to Nigeria, Eustaquio Janeiero Quibato. He stated that African oil producing countries particularly needed to come together... Read More
by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed that not less than three countries are on standby to employ him, if/when his services is terminated by the Nigerian Football Federation. Following the national team’s dismal performance at the ongoing AFCON 2015 qualifiers, where they’ve only managed to get a single point from a... Read More
by Akan Ido Having auditioned for Africa’s Next Top Model Cycle 1, Opeyemi Awoyemi was chosen alongside 11 other girls from all over Africa to compete. 7 countries were visited for scouting (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Angola). 9 girls were eliminated in 8weeks by the panel of judges after different challenges. Three girls... Read More
by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Projected rise in oil find by the Nigerian government has been held back by reduced investment in exploration by the oil majors due to insecurity and uncertainty surrounding the effect of the petroleum industry bill which is waiting to be passed into law by the legislature. Considering the ever present peak... Read More
by Victor Oladapo-Ariyo Ever since Stephen Keshi took the Super Eagles job, we all can testify that things have been quite different, especially after the AFCON 2013 in South Africa in February which they won against all odds after starting slowly. The international break is here again and most national teams around the world are... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche With 7 countries plus the rest of Africa voting to keep Pokello in business, it was a double blow for Angola as Biguesas was evicted from The Chase after scoring zero country votes. Perhaps it wasn’t so surprising as the gentle giant had struggled throughout his stay to fit in. The housemates... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa Government should provide the environment for pharmaceutical businesses but like other businesses, government has no business in this business. Governments’ business is regulation. The pharmaceutical industry in Africa is experiencing something like a revolution. This is not just about the fact that over the years the influx of fake drugs into the... Read More
by Zainab Usman As the African middle-class goes shopping with their swelled-up wallets and designer purses in Lagos or in London, many more Africans go to bed hungry as the gap between the nouveau riche shoppers and the underclass in the urban fringes grows wider. Africa’s economy may be booming, but this will do little... Read More
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