Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Video - Nwanko Kanu backs more countries to qualify in future
Retired Nigerian footballer Nwanko Kanu believes any African country can qualify for the world cup. The Nigerian legend believes future finalists must begin early preparations.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Video - Survivor of Chibok girls kidnapping by Boko Haram narrates horrific ordeal
Joy Bishara, a survivor of the April 2014 Chibok girls’ kidnapping by jihadist group Boko Haram on Friday got an opportunity to narrate her ordeal at the United Nations Security Council. She described the happenings of that night, telling of her daring escape from a moving truck.
Video - UN expresses worry over trial of Boko Haram suspects in Nigeria
In West Africa, Nigeria's mass trial of suspected Boko Haram insurgents, has drawn condemnation from the United Nations Human Rights Agency. There's concern the suspects might not get a fair trial, given the secrecy of the trial.
South Africa president Jacob Zuma honoured with statue in Nigeria
On Saturday, the Imo State unveiled the giant statue and even named a street after the visiting president during his recent trip to the country.
In addition the state governor, Owelle Okorocha, conferred on Zuma the Imo Merit Award, the highest award in the state conferred on those who have made a difference in the development of their communities.
Zuma was on a working visit to Zambia, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo to strengthen socio-economic relations and other co-operations.
Both Nigerians and South Africans were quick to take to social media to comment about the decision.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Video - Farmer pioneering sack farming in Nigeria
A young Nigerian is making waves in the north with his sack farming initiative. Popularly known as the sack farmer, Abdullahi Yakub went into sack farming when he couldn't find a white-collar job after graduating from the University. Today he is making a success out of a farming initiative that is still very new in Nigeria.
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