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DR Congo to Build Patrice Lumumba Mausoleum

Mr Madu - December 15, 2020

The Democratic Republic of Congo will build a mausoleum for its independence hero Patrice Lumumba, President Félix Tshisekedi said on Monday. The president also said Belgium will return remains (a tooth) of the former prime minister, but did not give...

Lifestyle

In Pictures: Dakar Fashion Week Takes Place in a Baobab Forest

Mr Madu - December 14, 2020

The organisers of last weekend’s Senegalese showcase moved the event outside in response to the pandemic. The 18th edition of Dakar Fashion Week hosted its main catwalk in a baobab forest in Senegal to maintain some social distancing. "With Covid,...

People & Politics

Ivory Coast President Ouattara Wins Re-election to Third Term

Mr Madu - November 3, 2020

The electoral commission in Ivory Coast says President Alassane Ouattara has won a third term in office, after a bitter election that sparked deadly violence and was boycotted by opposition voters. The electoral commission in Ivory Coast says President Alassane...

People & Politics

TIME 100: Tony Elumelu, Three Other Nigerians Makes Time’s List of 100 Most Influential People Of 2020

Mr Madu - September 23, 2020

Tony Elumelu, is among four Nigerians named by the Time Magazine International in their 2020 list of 100 most influential people in the world for their relentless efforts and achievement in their respective fields. The New York City based international...

Society & Culture

Gadawan Kura: The Hyena Handlers of Nigeria In Pictures

Mr Madu - September 12, 2020

The Gadawan Kuras are an exotic group of travelling performers in Nigeria who use wild animals such as Hyenas, Snakes, etc to entertain crowds and sell traditional medicines.

Lifestyle

Melanesians: Meet The World’s Only Black Population With Natural Blond Hair

Mr Madu - September 11, 2020

Melanesians are the predominant and indigenous inhabitants of Melanesia, a group of islands northeast of Australia. They are one of the few non-European people, and the only dark-skinned group of people known to have blond hair.

People & Politics

Belgium To Return Patrice Lumumba’s Tooth to Family — 59 Years After It Was Wrung Out From His Jaw

Mr Madu - September 10, 2020

A court in Belgium has ruled that a tooth taken from the corpse of Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba should be returned to his family. An examining magistrate ruled on Thursday that Lumumba’s tooth could be given back, ruling in...

History

Hogan “Kid” Bassey — Meet the First Nigerian To Become A World Boxing Champion

Mr Madu - September 9, 2020

Hogan "Kid" Bassey MBE was a Nigerian-British boxer; and the the first Nigerian to become a world boxing champion. He achieved this feat when he defeated French Algerian Cherif Hamia in Paris in 1957 to claim the World Featherweight title.

People & Politics

Fadji Maina: Meet The First Nigerien Scientist To Work For Nasa

Mr Madu - September 8, 2020

Fadji Maina has become the first scientist from Niger to work for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Currently, she is the only African in Nasa.

Lifestyle

South African Retailer Clicks’ Stores Damaged in Protests Over Racist Hair Advert

Mr Madu - September 7, 2020

White people insult us and then they apologize, they think that’s the end. We are no longer going to accept any apology which is not accompanied by justice. Demonstrators damaged seven of South African drug retailer Clicks Group’s (CLSJ.J) shops...

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