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Pa Adama Aduku: Nigeria’s Oldest Surviving Soldier Dies At 101

The oldest surviving soldier of the Nigerian Army, Pa Adama Aduku has joined his ancestors at the age of 101. His death was announced by one of his relations on the WhatsApp platform of the Director Defence Information, Defence Headquarters...

In Pictures: Beautiful Photos From Golibe Festival in Onitsha

Described as the biggest festival east of the Niger, Golibe Festival is an annual festival of the Onitsha arts, music, culture, family and community building which was initiated by the Obi of Onitsha, south east Nigeria, Igwe Alfred Achebe,...

How The World Was Created From A Drop OF Milk: The Creation Story of Doondari

All cultures and religions have their creation stories. One creation story is of the God Doondari who created the world from a drop of milk. The Fulani are a nomadic group of about 40 million, spread across West Africa’s...

Michelle Obama Named ‘Most Admired’ Woman in the World (2019)

Former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the "most admired woman" in the world for the second year in a row. Michelle Obama was the only woman to rank in double digits, with 10%, according to Gallup. After Obama...

Africa’s Richest Woman: Isabel Dos Santos in Trouble as Court Orders Seizure of Her Assets

An Angolan court has ordered the seizure of the assets and bank accounts of Africa’s richest woman, the billionaire daughter of ex-President José Eduardo dos Santos. The court ordered the freezing of Ms Dos Santos' Angolan bank accounts and the...

Serena Williams Named Female Athlete of the Decade

Tennis star Serena Williams has been named the Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Decade by AP sports editors and beat writers. Serena is the most successful female tennis player ever, having won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than...

Lake Natron: The Alkaline Tanzanian Lake That Turns Animals into Stone

In a remote part of northern Tanzania in Africa there is a mysterious lake in the eastern branch of Africa's Great Rift Valley with water that is so caustic that it can burn the skin and eyes of unprepared...

Here’s Why France Kidnapped West Africa’s Eco Currency

Last Saturday, France, through the instrumentality of their most faithful poodle in West Africa, Alassane Ouattara, kidnapped the West African currency that was to be launched next year for the 15 countries in the region. In a press conference...

Efe Ajagba: Meet the Nigerian Boxer Who Holds the Record For Fastest Victory In Boxing History

Efe Ajagba nicknamed The One and Only is a Nigerian professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. As a professional, Ajagba holds the record...

Moroccan YouTuber Jailed for Insulting King Mohammed VI

A well known Moroccan YouTuber has been jailed for four years and fined about $4,000 (£3,000) after being found guilty of insulting the country's king. Mohamed Sekkaki was arrested earlier this month after criticising King Mohammed's speeches and for calling...

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Seneca Village: The Thriving Black Settlement in New York That Was Demolished to Build Central Park

Long before Central Park became New York City’s most iconic green space, its land was home to a thriving,...
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