Category: Culture & Society
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Idris Elba’s to Relocate to Africa to Encourage a New Chapter in African Cinema
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Idris Elba, the celebrated British actor of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian origin, has made news for his plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade. This initiative is part of his larger plan to boost the continent’s booming film industry by creating film studios in major African cities like…
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Nigeria’s Samoa Agreement: $150 Billion Deal or LGBTQ Trojan Horse?
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Nigeria’s Samoa Agreement, a $150 billion deal, sparks controversy over alleged LGBTQ clauses, raising concerns about sovereignty and cultural values amid clarifications from government officials. In a move that has stirred national outrage and fierce debate, Nigeria’s federal government is under fire for allegedly signing a $150 billion Samoa Deal,…
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Southeast Legends and Achievers Award: Celebrating Greatness in Anambra
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From Local Icons to Regional Titans: Southeast Legends and Achievers Award 2024 After a year-long hiatus, the prestigious Southeast Legends and Achievers Award (SELAA), previously known as the Anambra Legends and Achievers Awards (ALAA), is poised to make a dazzling comeback with its much-anticipated third edition. Themed “Encouraging & Celebrating…
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Is the Ancient University of Sankore the Oldest University in History?
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The Ancient University of Sankore in Timbuktu, Mali, a beacon of African scholarship, dating back to the 1200s AD, offered advanced education in various fields and attracted scholars from across the Muslim world. Today, its legacy continues to inspire. Timbuktu, the legendary city in Mali, stands as a testament to…
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Nigeria Reverting to the Old National Anthem
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Nigeria Reverting to the Old National Anthem: House of Reps’ speedy bill passage raises suspicions. Will this change unite or distract the nation? In a rapid and unprecedented move, the Nigerian House of Representatives passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem, a decision met with both support…
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Benin Bronzes Back Home: Germany Returns Looted Artefacts to Nigeria
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Benin Bronzes, treasures of immense cultural and historical value, were returned to Nigeria on December 20, 2022, marking a monumental step by Germany in addressing its colonial past. This significant event, held in Abuja, was attended by Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who acknowledged the wrongs of the past and…
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Modupe Onitiri-Abiola Declares Independence and Forms ‘Yoruba Army
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In a bold move that has captured both Nigerian attention and international concern, Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, the widow of the late MKO Abiola, has declared the secession of the Yoruba states from Nigeria, forming what she calls the “Sovereign Democratic Republic of Yoruba.” This proclamation was announced during a passionate rally…
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1968 Frankfurt Demonstration for Biafra: A Moment of Solidarity (Video)
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Biafra-In August 1968, in front of St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, Germany, a group staged a demonstration in support of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. Donations were collected, and a silent march in Bonn further highlighted the cause. Watch the historic footage below Let’s honor this moment of solidarity…