Chimamanda Adichie’s novel, Americanah, has been recognised as one of 15 remarkable books by women that are shaping the way fiction was being written and read in the 21st century.
The book was listed by the New York Times Staff...
USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.
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Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Africa's only female head of state, is to quit over a financial row.
She has been accused of using a bank card provided by a charity to make personal purchases worth tens of thousands of dollars.
She...
A Nigerian, Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi, has set a new Guinness World Record for ”The Longest Reading Marathon (Read Aloud).”
Bayode set the new record at exactly 3:30 lastweek Saturday, at the YouRead library, Yaba, Lagos.
The father of three began reading at...
Nigeria's petroleum industry is the largest in Africa with proven oil and gas reserves of 37 billion barrels and 192 trillion cubic feet respectively. One would be forgiven for thinking Nigerians swim in petrol but no, that is simply...
Currently in Nollywood, women comprise just a little percentage of directors and producers working in the industryNevertheless, their contributions are no less significant as the industry boasts quite a number of women who have continued to push, set records,...
Study has shown that women with big butts have lower risk of killer diseases than thin people.
German researchers say women who are pear-shaped tend to escape killer diseases, as the bottom and thighs are safer places to store fat...
An Italian man of Nigerian origin, who is the chief immigration spokesman for the far-right League party, has been elected as the country’s first black senator.
Tony Iwobi, whose party has been accused of stirring up xenophobia in Italy, was...
South Africa has always been known for its high crime rate, from attacks on white farmers to xenophobic attacks on African migrants, the region has one of the highest murder rates in the world.
How violent you may ask.. Well,...
A friend is a person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.. And as humans, we all need friends.
Here are Top 20 Signs You Are Desperately in Need...
Anele is a web developer and a Pan-Africanist who believes bad leadership is the only thing keeping Africa from taking its rightful place in the modern world.
