Tag: angola

Angola’s criminalisation of homophobia is a homegrown template for African nations

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.

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There’s a new Baby Mama drama. Starring: Leader of the 30 billion gang?

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…

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Debt servicing may gulp 60% government revenue – IMF

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…

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Angola’s President Dos Santos to step down after 37 years

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.…

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Fidel Castro, the great titan

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…

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10 things to know about late billionaire, Dehinde Fernandez

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…

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Declining oil prices: Jonathan calls for collaboration between oil producing countries

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…

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“No shaking, other countries are waiting to hire me” – Stephen Keshi is not scared of being sacked

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…

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Horrific: Man pours HOT water on his wife while their children watch (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Adeola Balogun A woman resident in Lagos is said to have been severely injured by her husband after he poured hot water on her. The victim, Ifeoma Oraka, is…

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Africa’s Next Top Model’s Opeyemi Awoyemi goes TOPLESS (PHOTOS)

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…

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Incredible: Angola becomes ‘first country to ban Islam’, dismantles mosques

by Akintomiwa Agbaje President of Angola, José Eduardo dos Santos Announcing plans to eradicate the world's fastest growing faith from its territories, Angola has become the first country in the world to…

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Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Africa’s biggest crude oil reserves (Y! Policy Hub)

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…

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Opinion: Super Eagles’ 180 minute journey to Brazil

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…

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#BBATheChase Week 3: It’s a double blow for Angola as Biguesas and Neyll get the boot [DETAILS]

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…

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Japheth Omojuwa: Africa’s emerging pharmaceutical revolution (Y! FrontPage)

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…

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Concert promoter sues rapper, Nas for $10m over kidnap ordeal

The concert promoter who claims he was kidnapped because rapper Nas didn't show up for a scheduled performance is now suing the rapper for $10 million. In December 2011, Patrick…

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Report: Nigeria will lose oil revenue to Angola, Ghana

There are indications that many international oil companies are considering leaving their Nigerian assets for those in Angola, Ghana and some other African countries where they feel the business environment…

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Opinion: Africa is rising! At least its one per cent is

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…

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Dele Momodu: The lessons we should learn from India and China

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, there are two countries Nigeria must seek to emulate if we ever plan to move forward from our permanent state of inertia. Those countries, India…

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