Nigerian-born New Zealand MMA fighter, Israel Adesanya, has been named Fighter of the Year for 2020 at the World MMA Awards.
Girl, 1, dies after swallowing remote control battery that generated electricity inside her
A baby girl has died after swallowing a tiny button battery which began generating electricity inside her and eroded through her tissues, causing terrible burns.
Mum sees 'face of Jesus' in a vegetable days before Christmas
A mum has refused to cook with a Brussels Sprout after she spotted what she thinks is a likeness of Jesus Christ. Shaunagh Roberts, 34, did a double-take as she prepared to chop the bottom off the vegetable when she spotted the "holy" image.
I used to burn my skin when I was a child for people to stop teasing me because I didn't grow up around other light-skinned people - Pearl Thusi
South African media personality, Pearl Thusi has opened up on her battle with colourism and depression.
75-year-old man dies of heart attack two hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine in Israel
A 75-year-old man from Northern Israel died of a heart attack about two hours after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, December 28, the Health Ministry has confirmed.
Saudi Arabia bans child marriages
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Justice has banned the marriage of persons under 18 years. It also set 18 years as the minimum age for marriage.
China jails journalist for 4 years for reporting on coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan
A Chinese court has sentenced a journalist who reported from Wuhan, the city in which the Covid-19 pandemic started, to four years in jail on charges of "picking fights and provoking trouble," one of her lawyers said.
Billionaire Game of Thrones games tycoon and Netflix producer, Lin Qi, dies at 39 after allegedly being poisoned by a co-worker amid fights among his company's executives'
Lin Qi, chairman and CEO of the Chinese entertainment company Yoozoo Group and a producer on Netflix's upcoming series The Three-Body Problem, has died after he was allegedly poisoned by a co-worker amid fights among his company's executives'.
Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid-19 vaccine and share the registry with other EU nations
Spain's health ministry has announced it will set up a registry of people who refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus and share it with other European Union nations.
Nigerian-Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo signs largest deal in NBA history
Nigerian-Greek NBA star and reigning two-time MVP Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo has signed a record-breaking, five-year supermax contract extension deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a statement released by the team on Tuesday said. At $228.2 million, this is said to be the largest deal in NBA history, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported. The basketball star’s agent, Alex Saratsis, told ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski that the deal also includes an opt-out after the fourth year.
Eight-year-old girl successfully climbs Africa’s second-highest mountain
An eight-year-old girl, Elsie Akeyo, observed Kenya’s Jamhuri Day the East African nation became a republic on December 12 by successfully climbing Africa’s second-highest mountain, Mount Kenya. And though officials at the Mt Kenya National Park and Reserve said they do not keep records of the youngest people who successfully reach its summit, Elsie’s feat has still gone down as very commendable.
France is rewarding hundreds of frontline immigrant workers with citizenship
The French government is rewarding migrant frontline workers with citizenship for their selfless acts of valour in the fight against COVID-19. “Health care workers, cleaning professionals, childcare workers and store clerks … They have proved their commitment to the nation. It is now up to the Republic to take a step toward them,” said French Junior Minister for Citizenship Marlene Schiappa’s office in a statement released on Tuesday.
Bellen Woodard, the world’s first crayon activist, named Time Magazine ‘Kid of the Year’ honoree
One’s age should never hinder them from being agents of change because as the saying goes, “if there is no seat at the table for you, create one.” Bellen Woodard, realizing there was no crayon that truly represented her skin shade, created her own multicultural crayons through her ‘More than Peach project’.
‘My hands are loud enough’ – Deaf TikToker goes viral for teaching Black American Sign Language
Black Deaf families have existed long before Nakia Charmay Smith took to TikTok to share videos on their dialect. The Black American Sign Language (BASL) is a dialect of the traditional American Sign Language (ASL) and so they have some similarities. What made Smith’s videos on TikTok go viral was how she and her family with hereditary deafness educated her followers on the history of BASL.
Eunice Hunton Carter: The Black woman lawyer who brought down America’s most powerful Mafia boss in 1936.
Eunice Hunton Carter, right from age eight, had the desire to study law. She once told a young boy on the beach that she wanted to be a lawyer to ensure “the bad people went to jail.” In three decades, Carter would bring down America’s biggest gangster in the 1930s, but not without certain difficulties.
The Truth Behind Black Africans with Blue Eyes
Have you ever seen a Black man or woman with blue eyes? What was your initial reaction? I almost fainted when I saw one about 25 years ago while trekking home from school. My first thought was, This must be a Mami Water (mermaid) since the person was not an albino. It was scary to look at from afar, but when I moved closer, the lady looked so pretty and interesting.
Barack Obama opens up on how his time at the White House took a toll on his marriage
In an excerpt from his upcoming memoir obtained by CNN, former US president, Barack Obama, opened up on how his time at the White House took a heavy toll on his marriage with his wife Michelle due to pressures and demands of the job.
No road, no vote – Residents in this Ghanaian electoral area refused to vote at all in the general election
General elections in Ghana took place on December 7 as the West African nation held its eighth uninterrupted polls in 28 years to choose a president and lawmakers. Election officials say results may be known by the middle of the week although there was an earlier promise to declare the winner of the presidential race in 24 hours.
A look at the first criminal trial which used fingerprints as evidence
Thomas Jennings had gotten out of jail not too long ago when he invaded the home of Clarence Hiller on the night of September 19, 1910. Hiller was the chief clerk in the freight department of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
A Tanzanian MP just lost his job for struggling to take oath of office
Magufuli addresses members of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi Party (CCM) at the party's sub-head office on Lumumba road in Dar es Salaam, October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Sadi Said. A Tanzanian MP who was set to be a deputy Minister for Minerals has lost his post after being unable to read the content of his oath of office at a swearing-in function on Wednesday.
Simone Williams now holds the Guinness World Record for largest afro
Measuring at 20.5 cm (8.07 in) in length, 22.5 cm (8.85 in) in width and 1.48 m (4 ft 10 in) in circumference, Brooklyn native Simone Williams is officially the new record holder for the world’s largest female afro. Williams takes over the coveted spot from Aevin Dugas, a social worker from New Orleans who held the record for eight years.
62-year-old Yolanda Holder is the oldest person to have race walked 100 miles in under 24 hours
Yolanda Holder’s achievements are amazing. The 62-year-old is a two-time Guinness World Record Holder for “most marathons completed in a calendar year” and the oldest person to have race walked 100 miles in under 24 hours.
Inside Africa’s first mine where all workers are women
In mines across the world, men dominate the labour force. It is so because mining is labour-intensive and women are often thought of as not having the physical ability to mine. In mines where women are hired, more often than not, they do minor labour activities.
Born without arms, Mércia Viriato Lica became the youngest MP in Mozambique at 23
December 3 marks the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the UN, the day is set aside “to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Isaac Wright Jr., who reversed his wrongful conviction and became a lawyer, is running for NYC mayor
Isaac Wright Jr. was a convicted felon who learned the ropes of the legal system to free himself and became a lawyer in the process. He is the inspiration for ABC’s ‘For Life’. On Tuesday, December 1, Wright announced his candidacy to run for mayor as a Democrat in New York City.
Chocolate war: Ghana, Ivory Coast accuse U.S. chocolate giants of not paying fair bonus to cocoa farmers
Two of the world’s largest producers of cocoa, Ghana and Ivory Coast, have accused U.S. confectionary giants of avoiding paying a bonus that will help improve the economic fortunes of poor farmers.
Six surprising facts about the history of Thanksgiving
Many families in America will today celebrate what is believed to be a joyful feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, though different meanings have been given to the holiday. Thanksgiving Day, for some, is a time to spend with family, give thanks and enjoy delectable recipes. Others look forward to it because it is yet another day away from the pressures of work and school.
Mark Angel is Nigeria’s highest YouTube earner, makes over $300,000 a month
Mark Angel is one of the household names in the comedy industry in Nigeria. He is well known for his short comedy series on YouTube called Mark Angel Comedy which has over six million subscribers.
Kenyan wife of popular Dutch billionaire accused of murdering husband amid bitter divorce battle
A Kenyan woman, who is married to a Dutch business tycoon, has appeared in court on charges of murder of her husband after he mysteriously went missing for days. Sarah Wairimu Cohen is believed to have killed her husband, Tob Cohen, who is a former CEO of Philips Electronics East Africa. Cohen was last seen alive at his home in July, reports the Associated Press.
Queen Scotia, the Egyptian pharaoh’s daughter who became the mother of modern-day Scotland
There has been a number of assertions that Scotland had an ancient Egyptian connection. One of the most popular is the legend of Queen Scotia who founded present-day Scotland with her husband Gaythelos. According to the legend, Scotia was the daughter of one of Egypt’s Pharaoh including Ramses II, Friel, Nectanebo I, Necho II and Neferhotep I. Regardless of her father, it is clear that Scotia was of African descent.
What is that on your face? African tribal marks and their meanings
Intentional scarification on the face may not be appealing to some, nevertheless, it is a rite of passage and a sign of beauty to others. Tribal marks are also used as an indicator of which tribe a person belongs to. Here is an explanation of some African tribal marks and their meanings.
In a first, doctors perform brain surgery on awake patient at Nairobi Hospital
It’s scary to think of having to undergo brain surgery. And what about having the procedure done while you are still awake? Known as “awake craniotomy,” this medical procedure is helping doctors in delicate operations and saving lives.
Five African countries with low bribery index
The anti-bribery standard-setting organization TRACE has released this year’s Bribery Risk Matrix, which measures business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions. According to the 2020 data, North Korea, Turkmenistan, South Sudan, Venezuela and Eritrea present the highest commercial bribery risk, while Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand present the lowest.
Nigerian government threatens to sue CNN over exposé that showed soldiers did shoot at protesters
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has called for CNN to be sanctioned for what he describes as reinforcement of “the disinformation that is going around” following CNN’s investigations which claimed that Nigerian protesters were shot at by security forces in Lagos in October.
Seun Kuti, son of Fela, revives father’s Movement of the People political party
The short-lived Nigerian political party founded by legendary Afrobeats musician Fela Kuti, Movement of the People (MOP), will receive a new breath of life thanks to the younger son of the musician, Seun.
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