Steps To Curb Recurring Lassa Fever Outbreaks In Nigeria
The world is still scrambling to contain the rapid spread of Covid-19. However, for Nigeria, the largest West African nation, it is more than the…
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Factors Hindering The Eradication Of Female Genital Mutilation In Africa
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of some part of the female genitalia using scissors, special knives, razor blades, pieces of…
Return Of Precious African Artworks From France Excites Benin Museum
About two years ago, France promised to return 26 African artworks belonging to Benin. It is over a century since their forceful removal from the…
Nigeria Identifies Landmarks Fit For Declaration As UNESCO World Heritage Sites
There are 1121 properties on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list. Out of these large numbers, only two Nigerian cultural sites…
8 West African Countries Replace CFA Franc With Eco Ending The Influence Of The Colonial Relic
Is the colonial era really over? If yes, why do the colonial masters still have a lot of influence on their colonies? Well, 8 West…
Calabar Carnival Is Becoming The Biggest Street Carnival In Africa
Calabar Carnival which began in 2004 has blossomed over the years. In the 2019 edition, 35 nations across the globe and 20 Nigerian states will…
Jessica Nabongo Is The First African Woman To Travel Around The World. Can You Guess Her Favorite Countries?
When Jules Verne wrote ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ it sounded like a reality only found in fiction. However, sites like Most Travelled People…
5 Must Watch African Movies On Amazon (Sep 2019)
It the last quarter of the year already and the best time to start planning for the coming year. By the way, how well have…
Ebola Trial Drugs Improves Survival Rate By 90%
Over the years, Ebola has been one of the dreaded viral diseases ravaging through Central Africa particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, there…
Mayor of Cincinnati Sets Aside August 2nd To Honor Nigerian Artist
Kunle Adewale has an inspiring career of arts in medicine. In honor of his impact to this field, the Mayor of Cincinnati, John Cranley has…