Written by Leadership Igho Oyoyo The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dissociated itself from ‘Bishops’ who attended the formal unveiling of the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, describing them as desperados who went there for themselves. The apex Christian organisation said that although the … [Read more...] about CAN Says Fake Bishops Attended Tinubu’s Running Mate’s Unveiling
The Color of Harvard: The first African American president of the university?
Written by Emil Guillermo Who wants to be president of Harvard University? Or maybe the question is who should be the first African American president of the university? That’s a question that moves us all in a good direction. As Harvard is currently considering the role slavery played in its history, the idea of a Black president was the first thing that came to mind. … [Read more...] about The Color of Harvard: The first African American president of the university?
2 More Catholic Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria
At least seven Catholic priests have been kidnapped in Nigeria in July, according to Aid to the Church in Need. Written by National Catholic Registry The Nigerian Diocese of Kafanchan has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday evening. Fathers John Mark Cheitnum and Denatus Cleopas were abducted at around 5:45pm on July 15 at the rectory of … [Read more...] about 2 More Catholic Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Mohammad Barkindo , OPEC Secretary-General, Dies at 63
By Bloomberg Grant Smith and Salma El Wardany OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo, an oil industry veteran who steered the group through the creation of the OPEC+ alliance, has died in his native Nigeria. He was 63. Barkindo was in the final weeks of his six-year tenure as the top diplomat at the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, where he headed … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Mohammad Barkindo , OPEC Secretary-General, Dies at 63
Racism: Chinese man held over racist videos of Malawi children
"A group of young children is made to chant - in Chinese - "I'm a black monster. My IQ is low", clearly unaware of what they are saying." -BBC Africa, Peter Jegwa A Chinese filmmaker wanted by Malawi as part of an investigation into allegations of racism and child exploitation has been arrested. Lu Ke was a Malawi resident when he was exposed by BBC Africa Eye, which … [Read more...] about Racism: Chinese man held over racist videos of Malawi children