Unilever Vows To Drop Sexist Stereotypes From Its Ads
Unilever, the owner of brands including Dove and Lynx, has pledged to drop all sexist stereotypes from its advertising after research suggested just 2% of ads show intelligent women. The world’s second biggest advertiser, which spends €8bn (£6.3bn) a year on more than 400 brands from Sunsilk to Knorr, is set to unveil a […]
South Africa: Violence Will Not Be Tolerated, Says Deputy President
Pretoria — Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that violence and lawlessness will not be tolerated. The Deputy President was speaking after the meeting of the Presidential Labour Working Group at the Union Buildings earlier on Tuesday. “The law enforcement agencies will be after those that are perpetuating violence. If there are issues that need […]
Dissolve My Marriage Before I Commit Murder, Man Begs Court
A 56-year-old clearing agent, Emmanuel Adedeji, has told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his 16-year-old marriage before the devil uses him to commit murder, because his wife maliciously accused him of using his son for ritual. Adedeji informed the court’s President, Mr. Adegboyega Omilola, that his wife, Funmilayo, with whom he had […]
Emmanuella Samuel Among 10 Nigerian YouTube Stars
Videos have become an essential part of pop culture and for Generation Z- the kids born with the tech-gene, sharing videos of the things they love, hate or love to hate, has become almost as important as breathing. The result? The evolution of a new species of celebrities, influential and trendsetting non-hollywood types, whose appeal […]
Parasite Properties Invade Paris’ 19th Century CityScape
The 19th-century cityscape of Paris is about to change. Wedged in between brick buildings and jutting out from rooftops will be a series of modern “parasite properties”. Glass, steel and wooden wonders designed to fill every precious nook of space in prime areas of the French capital, they will provide much-needed affordable inner-city housing. The […]
Nigerian Govt, Niger Delta Militants Agree to 30-Day Ceasefire
Yenagoa — The federal government and militant groups in the Niger Delta, including the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), which has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on oil and gas installations in recent months, have agreed to a 30-day truce to give President Muhammadu Buhari time to come up with a comprehensive plan for […]
President Buhari Appoints New Acting Police IG
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, an Assistant Inspector General of police, from Niger State, as the new acting Inspector General, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. Mr. Idris was before his new appointment the AIG in charge of operations at the force headquarters, Abuja. Mr. Idris’ appointment follows the retirement of […]
Angola’s Front Line Against Yellow Fever
In the green and shaded gardens of the Americo Boavida Hospital in Angola’s capital, Luanda, women in colourful printed dresses wait patiently for visiting hours to begin. It is one of the biggest hospitals in the city, serving almost two million people. Malaria is the most common killer here, but since December last year they […]
Oil Prices Fall For First Time In Three Days
Oil prices fell in Asian trade after a strong two-day rally that was fed by easing concerns Britain would leave the European Union after a referendum this week, allowing market participants to focus on supply issues. U.S. crude’s expiring July front-month contract CLN6 was down 41 cents at $48.96 a barrel at 0650 GMT. The […]
IMF Extends Malawi Loan Programme, Adds $80 mln For Drought Measures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will increase loans to Malawi by $76.8 million, the global lender said on Monday following an economic review of the drought-hit country. The IMF said it was also augmenting Malawi’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, signed in 2012, by another six months with funding equivalent to $49.2 million. “Malawi’s macroeconomic […]
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