Nigerians have become accustomed to long lines for gasoline and wild fluctuations in bus fares. Though the country is Africa’s largest producer of oil, its residents don’t benefit from a steady supply. Mustapha Gajibo, 30, is doing what he can to alleviate the problem: his startup, Phoenix Renewables Limited, is launching a homegrown electric-vehicle … [Read more...] about Mustapha Gajibo: Nigerian EV entrepreneur on MIT Review
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‘Queen Cleopatra’ Director ( Tina Gharavi) Speaks Out: ‘What Bothers You So Much About a Black Cleopatra?’
Written by Tina Gharavi Last summer, I was living in Venice Beach and had decided, due to a friend’s persistence, to visit a fortune teller. Me, ever the sceptic but game for a laugh, agreed to go along. What the fortune teller said made me roll my eyes: “I am not saying you are Cleopatra but somehow you share her story and are connected.” Less than a month later, I got a … [Read more...] about ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Director ( Tina Gharavi) Speaks Out: ‘What Bothers You So Much About a Black Cleopatra?’
Rema in India: The first Afrobeats singer to tour India
Rema, the sensational Afrobeats superstar is busy making history here and there. Everywhere you go in the world his songs especially “Calm Down” is played over radios, airports and shopping malls. His hottest song "Calm Down" remix featuring Selena Gomez has now hit the number six spot on the Billboard HOT 1OO. The record ascended one position from its previous peak at … [Read more...] about Rema in India: The first Afrobeats singer to tour India
Obi speaks on Adamawa election, Asking Nigerians to keep faith, hope in the country
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party has commented on Adamawa governorship election in which INEC made a disastrous mischief and calling a victory for APC candidate that did not win which was later reverted to the rightful PDP candidate that won the election. Obi tweeted: “Recent events in our country, including political developments in Adamawa … [Read more...] about Obi speaks on Adamawa election, Asking Nigerians to keep faith, hope in the country
Kaduna: 1,266 killed; 4,973 kidnapped by terrorists in 15 months – Vanguard
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo In Kaduna State, 1,266 persons were killed and 4,973 kidnapped by terrorists in the last 15 months, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, has said. Aruwan spoke today while presenting the security report of the first quarter of 2023 and the entire 2022 security situation in Kaduna State. He said the victims were … [Read more...] about Kaduna: 1,266 killed; 4,973 kidnapped by terrorists in 15 months – Vanguard