Adeye is The African Exponent's West African Correspondent based on Abuja, Nigeria. He covers all West African Stories that matter with a slick African style.
A statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks has been unveiled in the United States of America. The statue of the renowned civil rights activist was unveiled to celebrate the anniversary of her arrest for refusing to give up her seat to a white man. On December 1, 1955, in
Crunching the Numbers According to the African Development Bank, 22 percent of Africa's working-age population are starting businesses. This is the highest entrepreneurship rate in the world. Africa's female entrepreneurship rate is also the highest in the world; 27 percent of the female adult population is
Patricia Scotland QC, the first female Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations has reignited the Commonwealth's aspiration of improving the justice systems of its 53 member countries. In edited audio excerpts from an interview with Nimi Princewill, Ms. Scotland discussed the outcomes of the recently concluded Commonwealth Law
Nelson Mandela continues to break boundaries and push the bars of limitations, even in death. He is not only a South African or African hero, but one recognized and revered worldwide. He is classified by many as a global politician and diplomatic icon; critics cannot agree more! Although from South
President Donald Trump of the United States of America will step foot in the African continent for the first time soon. The U.S. president who is yet to visit an African country since his inauguration on November 9, 2016, has reportedly said he is interested in visiting Ethiopia to
South Africa came into the Rugby World Cup zealous for total victory and grinding their way all through to the final. At the end, it was a good story, one that moved the globe, in essence. Because there is something about rugby in South Africa that comes attached with a
If you had a bad experience last time in Boston city because of your transport then it is time to make your experience good enough. Like you can make the arrangements better this time. You can make hotel bookings in a better hotel then last time and for your transport,
Nigeria's submission for the Oscars has been disqualified. The excitement of Nigerians at the Oscar submission of Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut movie, Lion Heart, has been short-lived after the organized announced a few hours ago that the film was disqualified. Lionheart was Nigeria's hope
1 January, 25 May, 25 December… would probably appeal to most Africans in general as the more orthodox public holidays and commemorations, but for Zimbabwe and other countries in the SADC region, that significantly changed this year. Add to that list, 25 October: the so-called Zimbabwe Anti Sanctions Day. It
A purification pitcher is an extremely simple, simple and inexpensive treatment for filter and take away contaminants from water. Their unique design allows you for them to wear refrigerators. They have become affordable, reliable, portable and flexible to work with.This article is an all-inclusive buying guide and expert water
The world has witnessed rapid technological advancements which have greatly helped in how we interact with each other. But in the details of these applications, there are small things that show how black people are not fully represented. And this is what led Ivorian student O’Plerou Grebet to develop
8-year old Gitau Munene left people in awe after he garnered 800 points and won the beginner's class category in the Jumbo Charge 4x4 Mt Elgon Challenge in Cheptais, Mt Elgon. This wasn't his first win either, he won Mt Kenya 4x4 Challenge at Charana Farm,
Social media was awash with photos of African leaders addressing virtually an empty auditorium at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The most notable humiliations were Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, Saadeddine Othmani of Morrocco, Edgar Lungu from Zambia and Paul Kagame of Rwanda. There was division among Africans
Whenever there is prevailing black excellence, the narrative should always be in the limelight. And this comes especially in the case of those who excel in foreign lands. Zahra Ibrahim, a Ph.D. student from Nigeria, won a prestigious engineering award in Scotland. Zahrah's impeccable engineering efforts were
Babs Cardini, a 19-year-old magician, though gifted in the art, yet the one thing he may not be able to do at least for now is to turn things into money for his Nigerian fans. For many who have seen him perform and admired him, having someone convert things into
Have you ever seen a zebra with spots? Neither have many social media users who were buzzing with excitement on seeing the magnificent photos of a young zebra foal with the rare trait. The foal was first sighted and photographed at Matira Bush Camp in Maasai Mara National Reserve by
