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Aisha Buhari v. Muhammadu Buhari: Should a president’s wife publicly question his political judgment?

Ladybrillers, by now you must have heard and read about the public relations crisis involving Nigeria’s president Muhammad Buhari and his wife Aisha Buhari. If you haven’t, here is the short gist. A few days ago, Mrs. Buhari publicly criticized and questioned her husband’s political judgment in appointing some of the officials he has appointed …

Do You Agree? Chimamanda Adichie says Barack Obama Would Not be President if Michelle had Worn her hair Natural

Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie says Barack Obama would not be President of the United States if Michelle Obama wore her hair in its natural state, during his bid for the executive office. Adichie made her statement in an August 9 interview with Britain’s Channel 4 News while promoting her book ‘Americanah.’ “I’ve often said that …

#Rio2016– Simone Manuel Makes History, Becomes First African-American Female Swimmer to Win Gold in an Individual Event

Simone Manuel has just become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming, after her successful victory in the 100-meter freestyle at the Rios games. Manuel also overturned the previous world record held by Cate Campbell and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada at the games on Thursday, August 11, 2016. …