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In every 5 Africans you meet, one is a Nigeria, an explanation of why it’s the most populous country in Africa. The people of Nigeria have a vibrant culture that they exhibit to tourists from other countries. Do you want to learn about the culture, the religion, the fashion, the cooking, the way of life and et cetera about them? Here’s an article about the 8 fascinating things about Nigeria. Understanding their lives helps you familiarize yourself with their home country when you visit. It’s also a way of exploring the different cultures of the Africans. i) Fashion and Design…
Isn’t it amazing how women are now using their voices to fight for their rights in a society that is male dominated? It has really taken some stretch to convince men that women are also up to task. Besides their reproductive roles and taking care of their homes, women have revealed their capability of multitasking. And have since advocated for themselves to be given a chance to demonstrate their full potential in other areas like education and leadership. As a strong feminist, we can achieve equality together. All the effort to achieve these changes for women have taken us to…
The modern Olympic Games, sometimes known as the Olympics, are major international athletic events that feature summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of competitors compete in a range of activities. With over 200 countries competing, the Olympic Games are regarded as the world’s most important sporting event. The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Olympics alternating every two years during that time. Years before South African athlete Reggie Walker won the Olympic 100-meter dash in London, two Tswana tribesmen, Len Taunyane and Jan Mashiani, made history by informally competing in the 1904…
Here goes another sense of fashionable style that doesn’t come with a lot of work, ladies. By this, I mean the stress of trying to pair up clothes, trying to figure out which color suits the other and the likes. The only thing you need to worry about when it comes to jumpsuits is its accessories and shoes. This dress code has evolved to become one of the most stylish and accepted modes of dressing. And they are not limited to any event. From office wear to that party look, you need to understand the right design to pull off…
NAIROBI — Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has Beginning next month, Kenyans will be required to produce confirmation of coronavirus vaccination to enter numerous businesses, restaurants, and government offices, a major policy shift that has sparked controversy in a country where only around 5% of the population is completely vaccinated. On Sunday, Mutahi Kagwe, the cabinet secretary for health, expressed concern over a drop in vaccinations and expressed hope that the new guidelines will inspire more people to get their vaccines. With schools closing and the country entering the holiday season, he expressed fear that people would become careless about public…
Football is a celebrated game all over the world. Almost every country in the world has both football players and fans. But, interestingly when people speak about football, it’s mostly the European countries that are mentioned. Top football leagues are from the European countries. Examples of these top leagues are: English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Italy Serie ‘A’ and German Bundesliga. No African league is even close to this list. Why is this the case? In this article, I will tell you some of the reasons African football is not getting the glory it deserves. Where are the African…
Poverty is a problem in many developing countries. In Kenya, efforts have been made to end poverty. Poverty in Kenya can be seen in many forms because it exists in both income and non-income dimensions. The country con sis it of the rich, the middle class and the poor who live below the poverty line. This article explores the role of micro-finance on poverty alleviation in Kenya. Micro-finance is developing in almost all parts of Kenya and it is becoming one of the major tools of poverty reduction in the country. Micro-finance is an important aspect, especially when it comes…
Reports from the World Food Program reveal about five countries vulnerable to food shortage amid the pandemic. There are rising death tolls across the globe as infection rates increase. Similarly, countries are imposing Draconian measures, hence increasing dependency levels. The number of persons living with acute hunger is rising rampantly every single day. In 2019, WFP reported about 135 million people affected by hunger. However, analysts assume the number will rise to 265 million this year. David Beasleg, head of the World Food Program, says the world is in danger of food shortage this year. Something he had foreseen after…
On Wednesday, Diallo supporters clashed with the police amid celebrations. This was after the electoral commission declared Diallo’s victory premature and void. The police inspector, therefore, deployed forces to halt the celebrations. The events turned sour when Diallo’s supporters took to protest in the street to defend the opposition leader. The police started throwing teargas canisters at the demonstrators who were now barricading roads and burning tires. The Wrath of the Police Since the onset of October, police have killed a lot of people during the protests against incumbent President Alpha Conde. Several youngsters lost their lives during the latest…
The Sixth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund was held in France. Its aim is to fight AIDS, TB, and malaria. Thus, the Nigerian government pledged $12 million to save lives. The conference was hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Following his request for governments to open wallets wide, the Global Fund contributions exceeded the target. The majority of the attendees were African leaders who looked forward to the end of the epidemics. French’s president made it clear that the investment was not charity. In contrast, it’s a step towards removing TB, HIV, and malaria from the face of the…
