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Month: August 2020

Africa Investments 

The Akatsi-Akanu road project stimulates trade and improves livelihoods in Ghana and Togo – report

Elwin Mandowa,
The reconstruction of the Akatsi-Akanu road, completed in 2013, has stimulated trade between Ghana and neighbouring Togo, helping to alleviate poverty. More importantly, it has improved the livelihoods of many women living along the international route, according to a report by the African Development Bank, which funded the project. This road is an important international route that needed urgent attention… Read More

Song: I'm beyond proud I played in four World Cups

Village Reporter, , ,
Rigobert Song discusses his FIFA World Cup experiences “Roger Milla is a monumental player,” he says Song assesses Cameroon’s hopes of Qatar 2022 qualification Rigobert Song was only 17 when he played in his first FIFA World Cup™ at USA 1994. Four years after watching Cameroon’s epic run to the Italy 1990 quarter-finals on television, the teenager found himself lining… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Lai: The Most Dangerous Minister In Buhari’s Cabinet By Fredrick Nwabufo

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigeria’s Ministry of Information used to be the preserve of processed, patriotic and disciplined minds. It used to be a place for rational public servants like Chukwuemeka Chikelu, the late Dora Akunyili and Frank Nweke Jr – and not propagandists. I recall vividly the bold undertakings of the ministry under Chikelu, “the debonair and cool-ruling minister”. At the time, Nigeria… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Meet Davido: Afrobeats Superstar Bringing Through The Next Generation With His Record Label DMW

Village Reporter,
Davido Courtesy of Carpe Publicity Afrobeats and music originating from Africa have seen a renaissance over the last decade with many artists now not only topping charts on the continent but globally. One of the key factors has been artists creating a distinctly African sound rather than trying to imitate artists from the U.S. or U.K. For this to continue… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

New Research Explains How Brands Can Make The Most Of Email Marketing By Chukwudi Nwokike

Elwin Mandowa,
A 2020 research compiled by the Netcore Solutions, a global marketing technology company that offers solutions for enterprises that redefine digital marketing, has highlighted the key metrics that brands should track to get the best out of their customer emails. The email channel played a major role in 2019 as over two billion emails were sent out from their platform… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Kashamu: Backstory Of Obasanjo’s Letter To The Dead By Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
From the way he addressed the letter, you could almost guess that he had some difficulty writing it, but Olusegun Obasanjo being Olusegun Obasanjo, he wrote it anyway. Usually, condolence letters are addressed to the bereaved family, while others could be in copy. But former President Obasanjo chose, instead, to indulge his pet peeve his own way. He sent his condolence… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Do Not Fight For Me: A Love Letter From Biafra To Okwesilieze Nwodo By Churchill Okonkwo

Elwin Mandowa,
Dear Okwesilieze (Okwy) Nwodo, when you threatened that the Igbo political elites like yourself, will team up with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and fight for me, Biafra, Satan’s hammers and the war drums of hell started reverberating over and over in my abode. Okwy, I was wondering how could have easily forgotten what happened the last time you… Read More
Africa 

Real Life Heroes: On a journey towards quality healthcare

Village Reporter
Despite insecurity near the border with Somalia, and the threats associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Safari Doctors, which has won several commendations, including a UN award, for its work, continues its monthly visits to the marginalized communities of Lamu. Ms. Omar shares her story as part of the #RealLifeHeroes campaign, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs… Read More
Europe 

Belarus: UN rights chief condemns violence against protesters, calls for grievances to be heard

Village Reporter
Following the announcement by the authorities of the preliminary results from Sunday’s presidential election, immediately questioned by opposition parties, largely peaceful protests erupted throughout Belarus, prompting a heavy crackdown by the security forces. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, condemned the authorities’ violent response: “I remind the Belarusian authorities that the use of force during protests should always… Read More