Day: October 17, 2024

Nigeria To Host First International Gathering in Honour Of Africans In Diaspora

Nigeria To Host First International Gathering in Honour Of Africans In Diaspora

The International Gathering in Honour of the Africans in Diaspora is set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, as part of the African Union’s initiative to recognize the Diaspora as the 6th Region of Africa.

The event aims to celebrate African heritage, culture, and contributions from over 200 million people of African descent worldwide.

President of the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU), Chidiebere Ogbu, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Abuja, saying the activities will include discussions on reparations, cultural exhibitions, and networking opportunities among various stakeholders, reinforcing the importance of the Diaspora in Africa’s development and unity.

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Thieves Burgle Nigerian Fashion Designer, Uche Nnaji’s Car at London Carpark

Thieves Burgle Nigerian Fashion Designer, Uche Nnaji’s Car at London Carpark

Popular Nigerian fashion designer, Uche Nnaji has raised alarm after he lost his valuables including a Rolex watch, bank cards, foreign currencies and other valuable items this weekend to burglars in London.

Nnaji in a post shared on his Instagram page said he had parked his car at the Q-Burlington car park off Oxford Street in the UK and it was burgled by suspected thieves who smashed his window and carted away his belongings.

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NDLEA Backtracks After Backlash, Says Married Women No Longer Need Husband’s Approval for Visa Clearance

NDLEA Backtracks After Backlash, Says Married Women No Longer Need Husband’s Approval for Visa Clearance

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has swiftly reversed its decision requiring married women to obtain a letter of approval from their husbands to secure a visa clearance certificate.

This sudden U-turn comes after the agency faced intense backlash on social media, with many condemning the policy as discriminatory and outdated.

According to a statement issued response to the public backlash by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s spokesman, the requirement was removed following a review of the agency’s procedures.

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