So Imo State Governor is telling Imo youths that European and Canadian companies have promised them 4000 jobs abroad. He even promised to buy them air tickets. I have a bad headache pic.twitter.com/CqTitwsHfa— Ugodre (@ugodre) September 28, 2023 … [Read more...] about Listen to what Imo Governor Uzodinma is telling the youths !
Ireland Gymnastics issues official apology for Black gymnast racism over medal passing over
Ireland’s gymnastics federation has issued an official apology after a video release that went viral of a young Black gymnast being skipped at a medal presentation ceremony. “The video shows roughly a dozen young girls lined up to receive medals at a gymnastics event in Dublin in March 2022. As an official goes down the line awarding medals, she passes by the only Black … [Read more...] about Ireland Gymnastics issues official apology for Black gymnast racism over medal passing over
Chiney Ogwumike: Nigerian American WNBA player named to President Biden’s council on African diplomacy
By Boug Feinburg AP Chiney Ogwumike has always been passionate about her Nigerian heritage. Now she’s getting a chance to help all of Africa as a member of the inaugural President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, the White House announced Tuesday. “Best way to describe it, it feels like its a calling of a … [Read more...] about Chiney Ogwumike: Nigerian American WNBA player named to President Biden’s council on African diplomacy
Nigeria: Towards A Precarious Democracy
Written by Pius Okaneme When do we stop as a nation and say that the tolerance for crude political maneuvering cannot stand anymore. We find justification for many atrocities committed by our leaders owing to our ethnic, religious and political affiliations. We are blinded to most of the injustices carried out in our system because we want to appeal to our base … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Towards A Precarious Democracy
Naira Sinks to 1,000 per Dollar in Nigeria
By Bloomberg Emele Onu The naira fell to the psychologically important threshold of 1,000 per dollar on the parallel market on Tuesday as Nigerian lawmakers prepared to vet Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new head of the nation’s central bank. The currency slipped from 990 to 1,000, according to Abubakar Mohammed, chief executive officer of Forward Marketing Bureau de … [Read more...] about Naira Sinks to 1,000 per Dollar in Nigeria