Aproko247 has been informed that popular veteran actor, Elder Maya, is presently in pain because of an ailment he is battling. Elder Maya, who is arguably the longest surviving Nigerian actor, is reportedly down with a liver-related problem. Also, Aproko247 learnt that the actor has a swollen leg, which we gathered causes pain to him… Continue reading Veteran Nollywood Actor In Pathetic State (Photo)
Senegalese woman becomes new FIFA Secretary-General
In what could be a potential boost to African football, Senegal’s Fatma Samoura has been appointed as FIFA’s Secretary-General, becoming the first female in that post and the first African in such position. She succeeds former secretary-general Jerome Valcke, who was recently banned from football-related activity for 12 years.
NGO to create 1,000 jobs for female youths in Nigeria
(NAN) Caires Grooming Agency, a Non Governmental Organisation, says it will create 1,000 jobs for young women in Nigeria through its Miss Heritage Nigeria beauty pageant. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Ms Chinonso Emeka.
The Economist Magazine Takes An Unfair Swipe At Igbos And Other Nigerians
The Economist just insulted Ndigbo gratuitously in the article linked to. It said; Southern Igbos dominate trade in hard drugs, proving adept at creating networks of buyers and sellers in the diaspora. Source: No fantasy | The Economist I have to ask the Economist (one magazine I otherwise admire: What have Igbos done to you… Continue reading The Economist Magazine Takes An Unfair Swipe At Igbos And Other Nigerians
Did you know that Nwafor Orizu the man who coined the term Zikism was President of Nigeria?
By Obi Nwakanma This article originally appeared in Vanguard. The mish-mash of Nigeria’s post-war history has permitted many sad revisions which in turn has made Nigerian historical studies and its statements therefrom to be lopsided, ethnic, and gnarled. We have tended in Nigeria to celebrate the worst of us, and have confined Nigeria’s true national… Continue reading Did you know that Nwafor Orizu the man who coined the term Zikism was President of Nigeria?