Sierra Leone Appoints Nigerian To Head Covid-19 Taskforce

The Sierra Leonan Government has appointed Dr Olaoluwa Adejayan as the head of its Covid-19 Taskforce. In tandem with the appointment, his salary has been increased to $20,000 monthly. Congrats, Sir. Do your country proud. Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/05/sierra-leone-appoints-nigerian-as-head-of-covid-19-task-force/  

South Africans Begging Nigerians: One Week Ago Would Have Been More Timely

South Africans have been shown on television begging Nigerians to forgive them after the recent killings. Perhaps there is a lot of guilt that it wasn’t a Nigerian that committed the crime that directly led to the widespread xenophobic bloodletting and destruction of Nigerian investments. This move should have been made one week ago, not…… Continue reading South Africans Begging Nigerians: One Week Ago Would Have Been More Timely

Nneka Arimah wins 2019 Caine Prize

Igbo and Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah has won the 2019 edition of the Caine Prize for African Writing. She won the prize for her short story Skinned. Skinned, a satirical story, focuses on the challenges faced by women in African societies still dominated by ancient customs. Skinned follows the fortunes of Ejem, who comes…… Continue reading Nneka Arimah wins 2019 Caine Prize