"Present at the debate are; presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi; presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso; presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, Kola Abiola. The presidential candidates for the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu and the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar were absent at the debate " … [Read more...] about LIVE ! 2022 Presidential Debates
French far-right MP De Fournas suspended for shouting Go ‘Back to Africa’
By Patrick Jackson & Merlyn Thomas BBC News, London A far-right MP has been given a 15-day ban from France's National Assembly for shouting "they should go back to Africa" as a black colleague talked about immigration. Grégoire de Fournas of National Rally (RN) said his remark had not been aimed at Carlos Martens Bilongo but at migrants trying to reach Europe by … [Read more...] about French far-right MP De Fournas suspended for shouting Go ‘Back to Africa’
‘They need to go to an old people’s home and chill out.’ – Wizkid raps on the old Nigerian politicians
Afrobeats Superstar and sensational singer, Wizkid has asked the old feeble Nigerian politicians to go and retire immediately. He made the unexpected commentary during his interview with The Guardian, British Newspaper. Wizkid said to the old Nigerian politicians, “I’m about to go crazy on their asses this election. All these old men are going out of power this … [Read more...] about ‘They need to go to an old people’s home and chill out.’ – Wizkid raps on the old Nigerian politicians
Google Doodle Celebrating Nigeria and West Africa’s Jollof Rice
On Nov 4, 2022, Google Doodle celebratesd “ jollof rice, a quintessential West African dish simmered in reduced tomatoes, onions, peppers and regional spices. On this day each year, rice farmers plant and reap a bountiful harvest — as cooks across West Africa prepare to make fresh jollof. Nigeria-based guest artist Haneefah Adam created the artwork and Senegalese jazz musician … [Read more...] about Google Doodle Celebrating Nigeria and West Africa’s Jollof Rice
Glencore Energy Pleaded guilty and Fined for Bribing Nigeria, African countries for Oil Deals
Glencore Energy, a UK subsidiary of mining giant Glencore has been found guilty by Southwark Crown Court in Britain and ordered to pay £275m ($310m) for bribing officials in African countries of Nigeria, Cameroon, South Sudan and Ivory Coast inorder to secure oil deals and contracts. Between 2011 and 2016, Glencore Energy bribed officials of Nigeria, Cameroon and … [Read more...] about Glencore Energy Pleaded guilty and Fined for Bribing Nigeria, African countries for Oil Deals