Ogogoro banned in Nigeria

After a lengthy deliberation process. A bill of law prohibiting the processing,possession, transportation and consumption of ogogoro (locally made dry gin) has been passed into law by the Benue House of Assembly in Nigeria.

The bill states those who sell ogogoro will be liable to a fine of N50,000 or a year in prison. People caught drinking ogogoro will be fined N20,000 or six months in prison for the first offence and a year in prison without fine for repeat offenders.

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Video report of Nigerians rioting in China

This past Wednesday, a riot consisting of about 200 Africans (mostly Nigerians) broke out in front of a police station in Guangzhou, China. It is reported to be the first ever protest by foreign nationals in China.  The riot started after the death of a Nigerian during an immigration raid.

Emmanuel Egisimba, a textile trader, is reported to have died from injuries he sustained after jumping from the second floor of a shop window during the immigration raid. More details in the video report up top.

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How to seal the deal with a Nigerian girl

This classic video gives us an insightful look on what it takes to seal the deal with a pretty Nigerian girl. As in any other part of the world, a ride will always help the cause in picking up. But the special case here is the lingo used in catching more of her interest, which I think we can all learn from...sans toothpick.

Nigerian lottery winner gives entire cash prize to beggar

46 year old Rosemary Obiakor from Lagos,Nigeria, won more than 3 million naira ($20,110) in the National lottery. During the television broadcast of the cheque presentation, Rosemary revealed what she planned to do with all the money.

"I have heard a lot of stories about how people win the lottery, and they get broke in the short run and come across a lot of misfortune. I am scared, and so I'll give it to a lucky beggar on the street," she said.

Rosemary kept to her word and did exactly what she said. After collecting her cheque, she cashed the entire thing and gave it to a female beggar that was on the street with her two-year old baby.

The beggar thanked Rosemary for the once in a lifetime offering and instantly turned into a business woman by promising her benefactor that she will open a food retail business with the money as soon she can. As the beggar entrepreneur was leaving with her fortune, she shared some of her new found wealth with other beggars on the street.

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Plans to build first Hooters in Africa, just in time for the 2010 World Cup

American restaurant franchise called Hooters has signed an agreement to open Hooters Restaurants in South Africa in preparation for the 2010 World Cup.

Hooters is a popular and well established franchise that has high approval amongst the male demographic mostly due to the restaurants particular choice of having voluptuous and scantily-clad waitresses.

The President and CEO of Hooters of America, Coby Brooks, made this statement:

"We are excited about the opportunities South Africa offers for the Hooters Brand. This will be our first location on the continent of Africa and with locations already in North and South America as well as Europe,Asia and Australia, this truly makes Hooters global. In terms of continents we are now on 6 of the 7, although it might be awhile before we get down to Antarctica."

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