Nigeria

Opinion – Nigeria: Setting the Facts on Gays Straight

As Africans, we need to know that not only must we set our political and economic compass, but also standardize our moral compass. The ‘Gay’ issue is a very important one, and thus, I contribute some input as Nigerians wait for our president to sign the same-sex bill into law. Firstly, there are important items to note on regulations and legislature. It is pertinent we recognize that there is no global union or governing body of thought that has the authority to determine (including via intimidation) what individual states decide on this sensitive religious and cultural issue. On marriage issues,... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, September 9th 2013 | Read Comments

Nigerian film Shameful Deceit Going on UK Tour

Following on from the extremely successful London Premieres and, due to popular demand, Shameful Deceit Movie is going on a tour of the UK, first stop will be Manchester. Shameful Deceit is a story of family, adultery, fraud, abuse and retribution. The film stars: Lanre Balogun, Theodora Ibekwe, Fatima Jabbe, Yvonne Hays, Moji Bamtefa, Marie Gomez, Ikenna Obi, Kevwe Ogunje, Adenike Akeju Osabutey, Collins Archie-Pearce, Atto Erick, Christianah Awotayo, Ene Oloye Gez, O’tega Oyovbaire, Eleanor Agala, Angel Agala, Jason Dear, Nnenna Ani, Taiwo Odebode, Tyna Sonuga, Margaret Opara, Uche Kay, George Kelly Toghanro, Stephen Hammond, Lola Ibekwe, Mohammed Sanneh, Samantha... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, August 6th 2013 | Read Comments

Nigeria: There Is A Darkness Over The North

In the news another young northern man is claiming to be the new boss of Boko Haram. Mohammed Marwana bragged that to prove he was the new don, he had promised ahead of time of the Kano bombings at Sabon Gari that claimed over a dozen innocent lives. Marwana’s claim to the title of leadership over this death seeking, senseless cult comes shortly after a group of four other youth in a video, claimed they had shot and deposed of Shekau–that other mad guy–and that they including one Abu Zamira, were the new dons of Boko Haram. I guess to... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, August 5th 2013 | Read Comments

A Final Word To Femi Fani-Kayode And Others On Child Marriage

If you tell a lie one hundred times, it does not become a truth, all it becomes is a lie told a hundred times. As Mahatma Gandhi said: An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it. Did you just wake up? Did you never before know of these provisions in the constitution and occurrences across Nigeria since forever? No, not what you said Femi, nor what much of the junk media propagated, the senate did not pass any child marriage bill on July 16th. Again, not the calumniation... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, July 29th 2013 | Read Comments

Nigerian retailer Jumia unveiled as finalist in two categories at World Retail Awards 2013

The World Retail Congress has revealed the list of retailers shortlisted as finalists for this year’s prestigious World Retail Awards and, for the first time, sees a Nigerian retailer, Jumia named a finalist in two categories. This year a record number of entries were submitted from the most extensive ranges of countries and retail sectors to date for the annual awards.  The team of expert judges selected the retailers they believe are the most outstanding and worthy of a place in the final.  Nigerian retailer Jumia has reached the final stages of the competition for its outstanding e-commerce offering, and will compete with... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, July 29th 2013 | Read Comments