“Known for his roles in “Lost” and “Oz,” Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is now telling a far more important story — his own. The actor is making a film entitled “Farming” about the practice followed by many Nigerian parents in 1960s and ’70s Britain of having children informally fostered. Akinnuoye-Agbaje, 44, was raised in such a situation, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:INDIAFRICA: A Shared Future for Two Billion People
“In a path breaking initiative, India is adopting a unique approach to foster a People-to-People (P2P) understanding with Africa. According to Ambassador Pinak Chakravarty, Special Secretary, Public Diplomacy, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, “We are entering a new phase in our ties with Africa. From a shared history of struggle against colonial oppression …
Nigerian Woman Breaks Drug Smuggling Record: Detained After US Agents Found She Swallowed 180 Pellets of Heroin in her Stomach
“A record was set at Dulles Airport over the weekend: the most heroin ever recovered from a human stomach. Please don’t try this one at home. (Or at the airport. Definitely not at the airport.) On Saturday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Nigerian woman who’d allegedly ingested 180 thumb-sized pellets of heroin. …
LBN News Digest: Survey Projects $150Billion FDI in Nigeria, MTN Surprised by NCC Threats of Sanctions, Yekini's Team Mates Eulogise Him & More News
New Research by ExxonMobil Foundation and Cherie Blair Foundation for Women … MarketWatch (press release) The ExxonMobil Foundation and Cherie Blair Foundation for Women today released new research demonstrating how mobile phones can help women entrepreneurs develop and grow theirbusinesses. The analysis across three emerging countries — Egypt, Nigeria … Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: Bramer Mauritius, PZ Cussons Nigeria BusinessWeek …
Retail: Nigerians Outstrip Americans in London Fashion Spending
“Nigerian businessman Godwin Patrick took a three-week holiday to the U.K. this month to visit his British-based cousins. It wasn’t the only reason for his trip. “I’m here to shop,” the 38-year-old said on London’s Oxford Street, clutching bags from Marks & Spencer Group Plc (MKS) and Associated British Foods Plc’s (ABF) Primark containing underwear …
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Brookstone International in conjunction with Catwalk Productions and Iwà presents ‘Catwalk Collective Academy.’ A 6 week intensive practical workshop on fashion and modelling for models, upcoming models, beauty pageant contestants, and those interested in fashion. Understand the rudiments of strutting the ramp, catwalking & poise as a beauty queen, learn how to get picked at …