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Nigerian-Born Lawyer Shirley Emehelu Makes History as New Jersey’s First Immigrant Lieutenant Governor in the US
Nigerian-born American lawyer Shirley U. Emehelu has made history after being appointed Lieutenant Governor of New…
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The Underground Railroad: How Enslaved Black Americans Risked Their Lives to Escape Slavery
The history of slavery in the United States is filled with heartbreaking stories of oppression,…
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The Untold History of Black Slavery in America: How Millions of Africans Were Captured, Sold and Forced into Bondage
For more than three centuries, millions of Africans were caught in one of the most brutal…
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Nigerian-Born British Professor Dapo Akande Elected as Judge of the International Court of Justice
Professor Dapo Akande, a Nigerian-born international law scholar and one of the leading legal academics…
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Meet Shaggy, The Jamaican-American Reggae Musician Known For His Hit Song “It Wasn’t Me”
Orville Richard Burrell, better known as Shaggy, was born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 22, 1968. The […]
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Louis Cousins: How A Brave 15-Year-Old Desegregated Virginia Schools In 1959
Before he rose to national prominence as one of the Norfolk 17, 15-year-old Louis Cousins was one […]
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What You Need To Know About The 1898 Wilmington Monument
It was a monument to instill an inclusive culture in the psyche of Wilmington society in North […]
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90,000 Years Ago, Africans In Congo Went On Fishing Expeditions In Search Of Giant Fish
Archaeological discoveries all over the world reveal evidence of early men eating fish. They satisfied this need […]
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Why Ghana Is Planning To Buy Oil With Gold Instead Of U.S. Dollars
Following weeks of depreciation of the Ghanaian currency, Ghana plans to purchase oil using gold rather than […]
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“My Home Is Barack” – Michelle Obama Offers Marriage Advice
Michelle Obama took to Instagram to offer marriage advice, using her own marriage as an example. […]
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Applications Open For Global Startup Awards Africa
Applications are now open for the Global Startup Awards Africa, which aims to give African startups global […]
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Morocco’s Casablanca Bar Celebrates Film Classic, 80 Years On
Tourists are flocking to a bar in Morocco searching for the spirit of Humphrey Bogart’s iconic, fictional […]
Sports
Qatar Loses 3-1 To Senegal As Host Nearing World Cup Exit
Senegal sent host Qatar to another loss at the World Cup on Friday, winning 3-1 after a […]
General
“God Wiped My Tears” – Former House Help Says As She Shares Photos Of House She Built
A former house help, Deborah Odari, has shared photos of the house she built in Mumias, Kakamega county, […]
Politics
Malawi’s Vice-President Arrested For Alleged Corruption
Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima has been arrested by the country’s anti-corruption agency on allegation of accepting money in […]
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Walmart Shooter’s ‘Kill List’ Found In Trash With Names Of Co-Workers And Shift Hours
Virginia Walmart shooter, Andre Bing, had a “kill list” with the names of his co-workers before he […]
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Adidas Launches Probe Into Misconduct Allegations Against Kanye West
Adidas says it has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Kanye West, after the […]
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‘He Abused The Mother Of My Kids, Told Me I’ll Lose’ – Kanye West Reveals Details Of His Meeting With Trump
Kanye West has revealed former US president, Donald Trump rejected his request to run with him in […]
Food and Health
Uganda Schools Close Early Over Ebola
Schools in Uganda closed on Friday, two weeks ahead of schedule as authorities raced to stop an […]
Food and Health
South Africa’s AIDS Ravages “An Army Of Orphans”
The first to die of AIDS was his father, followed by his mother a year later. Like […]
Technology
Lowering Prosthetic Costs Through 3D Technology
It is estimated that globally 65 million people live with limb amputations, according to a study by […]
Politics
Failed Coup Attempt In Sao Tome and Principe – Prime Minister
A coup attempt failed on Thursday night in Sao Tome and Principe, a small Gulf of Guinea […]
General
South Africa’s Secret Shelter: A Safe Haven For Abused Women And Children
Through the help and expertise of the Nissa Institute for Women’s Development – a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, […]
Sports
World Cup 2022: Black Stars Coach Otto Addo Rants Against Ronaldo’s “Special Gift”
Ghana coach Otto Addo strongly criticised the American referee who awarded the penalty to Cristiano Ronaldo, calling it […]