CULTURE AND TRADITION

THE AFRICAN MAN AND AUTHORITY

THE AFRI GIST April 12, 2021 0

We are Africans and we believe that the man is the head of the family and it is also biblical but we forget that the bible also tells the head not to offend his children and not the only the man but also the mother. The bible says parents do not offend your children, do […]

ROMANCE

THE POWER OF LOVE

THE AFRI GIST April 9, 2021 0

Love is beautiful and the greatest power in the world, there isn’t anything love cannot overcome. Pure undiluted love is sweeter than honey and its melody so exquisite, true love is patient, it is self sacrificing, it is not conceited, it is not proud but endures and is compassionate. The word love is a regular […]

ENTERTAINMENT

A COMPARISON BETWEEN RITA DOMINIC AND OMOTOLA JALADE WITH REFERENCE TO TIMING AND HAPPINESS

THE AFRI GIST April 9, 2021 0

I am a writer and an advocate for consumption of African’s merchandize and products and as such I have always loved African movies particularly our Nollywood movies. I have always loved a handful of our African talents and among them; our darling Omotola Jalade and Rita Dominic. Omotola Jalade is a very beautiful actress who […]

NEWS

Nigerian Airforce releases names of pilots on missing jet

Peterskizito Azuoma April 2, 2021 0

The Nigerian Airforce Alpha Jet Aircraft that went missing during an operation in the Northern part of Nigeria on Wednesday, 31 March 2021, might have crashed. Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations Information at the Nigerian Air Force Released a statement. In his statement; the intelligence report gathered so far indicates the aircraft might […]

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

THE AGONIES AND SORROWS OF MOTHER EARTH

THE AFRI GIST March 30, 2021 0

The earth is a mother and a caring one at that; she is filled with compassion for her inhabitants that are her children. She tries as much as possible to cushion the effects of the careless acts of her children, that is why there is an English adage that says that nature has a way […]

ENTERTAINMENT POLITICS

Governor Wike gifts Burna Boy a Land and Money

Peterskizito Azuoma March 28, 2021 0

After winning Grammy award, Burna Boy’s welcome home ceremony was held yesterday March 27, in Rivers State, Nigeria. One of the highlight of the welcome home Ceremony was Burna Boy being gifted a land in Old GRA, Port Harcourt and money to build by Governor Nyesom Wike. Governor Wike of Rivers State also promised to […]

STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 6

Mary Adole March 27, 2021 0

THE KIDNAP EXPERIENCE, Part One Today I witnessed a Jacki Chan live action. I also witnessed an act of selflessness even in the face of real danger, then I did put my acrobatic skills to good use too. I feel so proud of myself right now, and even though it had been a real frightening […]

FAMILY

My Wife’s Salary Was a Mystery Until I discovered How Much She’s Truly Worth – man cries out

THE AFRI GIST March 23, 2021 0

“In 2016 she told me her salary was GHC950. And then two years later, when she got promoted, I asked about her salary and she said, “Oh these people, don’t mind them. They added only Ghc350 to my old salary. Because of her meager salary, I’ve taken up so many responsibilities in the house without […]

JOB AND EMPLOYMENT

5 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD NEVER ASK DURING A JOB INTERVIEW

Mary Adole March 22, 2021 0

Job interviews are second level assessment procedures in a recruitment process. They are held with the basic goal of verifying and ascertaining all the claims you’ve made about your exceptional ability to deliver results on your Cv. This is on the side of the recruiter. For you as a candidate, who believes and is confident […]

JOB AND EMPLOYMENT

WHY YOU SHOULD USE “AVAILABLE ON DEMAND” ON YOUR CV, INSTEAD OF A FULL LIST OF YOUR REFERRALS

Mary Adole March 20, 2021 0

Usually, when I round up a client’s Cv with the phrase “Available on demand” in place of a long list of referrals contact, they ask me “WHY” Sometimes I tell them it is plain professional, at other times, I say it is the standard practice now. However, there are tons of tangible reasons WHY you […]

EDUCATION

Two Brilliant students denied admission because of their Rastarlian Dreadlock

THE AFRI GIST March 19, 2021 0

Admission into the Achimuta Senior High School based in Ghana has been withheld from these two bright students with dreadlocks despite being admitted into the school by the ‘Computerised School Placement System’. According the school authorities, their rasterlian hairstyle is against the institution’s code of dressing. One of the parent of the two boys

BREAKING STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 5

Mary Adole March 19, 2021 0

Baptism…. It felt like i was drowning. My mouth was open,trying to gulp in air as fast as i could. Then my face went warm and i tasted salty water I jerked to a sitting position, spurting out water and coughing violently. I was wet all over and for a moment, i felt the way […]

HISTORY

The Story of Ishola Oyenusi – Nigeria’s Smiling Armed Robber

THE AFRI GIST March 11, 2021 0

Ishola Oyenusi, popularly known as Doctor Oyenusi, was a notorious armed robber who terrorized the people of Lagos and other neighbouring cities in the 1970s. Ishola Oyenusi and his gang of six were highly skilled in snatching cars, robbing banks, factories, stores and killing people like chickens. Was Ishola Oyenusi Really A Medical Doctor? Dr […]

FOOD

NIGERIAN INDIGENOUS FERMENTED FOOD AND ITS IMPORTANCE

THE AFRI GIST February 25, 2021 0

Fermentation is one of the oldest technologies used for food preservation. Over the centuries, it has evolved and has been refined and diversified. Today, a large variety of foods are derived from this technology which is used in households, small-scale food industries and large commercial enterprises. In the past, traditional fermentation technologies were based on […]

FOOD

THE BEAUTY AND BENEFITS OF FERMENTED FOOD

THE AFRI GIST February 22, 2021 0

Fermented foods are foods produced by the modification of raw material of either animal or vegetable origin by the activities of microorganisms. Fermented foods have been a well established part of the human diet for thousands of years, without much of an appreciation for thousands of years, or an understanding of their underlying microbial functionality, until […]

STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 4

Mary Adole February 4, 2021 0

Baptism…. It felt like i was drowning. My mouth was open,trying to gulp in air as fast as i could. Then my face went warm and i tasted salty water I jerked to a sitting position, spurting out water and coughing violently. I was wet all over and for a moment, i felt the way […]

SOCIETY SPORTS

Prince William calls for an end to ‘despicable’ racist abuse of footballers

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Prince William has called for an end to the ‘despicable’ racist abuse of footballers following a series of incidents against some stars.  In a series of tweets, he urged Facebook and Twitter to crackdown on people attempting to spread ‘hate and division’ and make them accountable for their actions.  ‘Racist abuse – whether on

POLITICS

Donald Trump hires new defence team to fight impeachment

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Former US President Donald Trump has hired two new attorneys to head up his impeachment defense team ahead of next week’s trial in the Senate. The Republican was in need of new attorneys following the departure of all five members of his defense team last week.  Lawyers David Schoen and Bruce Castor, both experienced in […]

HEALTH

UK Government to conducts door to door testing for South African variant after two people tested positive for COVID despite having no travel links

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

The UK government will offer residents in parts of Surrey coronavirus tests, after two people tested positive for the South African variant despite having no travel links.   Health officials will carry out door-to-door testing in the Goldsworth Park and St Johns areas of Woking, regardless of whether people have symptoms or not, Mail Online […]

SPORTS

Neymar To Extend Stay At PSG, Wants Mbappe To Do The Same

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Brazil forward Neymar wants to extend Paris Saint-Germain contract and urges Kylian Mbappe to do the same; “I want to stay at PSG, and I hope Kylian will stay too. We want PSG to be a great team”; PSG suffered shock defeat to Lorient on Sunday Neymar has openly confirmed his desire to stay at […]

RELIGION

NIGERIAN’S RELIGIOSITY AND STUPIDITY

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Nigeria is a country filled with lots of religious practitioners who sometimes become stupid in their practice of religion. Religion is a very beautiful practice but should be done with rationality so as not to fall into stupidity.  Nigeria is filled with religious people yet we are at the zenith and echelon of corruption,  every street […]

LIFESTYLE

CHEATING BETWEEN A MAN AND WOMAN: NIGERIA’S STEREOTYPED VIEW

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Cheating is an act of infidelity, it involves one having sexual relationship with someone other the person one is in a relationship with, cheating or sex is not a solo activity, it involves a male partner and a female partner, but the African society and Nigeria in particular is a very patriarchal and tends to […]

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

EVOLUTION VS CREATIONISM

Peterskizito Azuoma January 30, 2021 0

EVOLUTION The theory of evolution by natural selection, first formulated in Darwin’s book “On the Origin of Species” in 1859, is the process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioral traits. Changes that allow an organism to better adapt to its environment will help it survive […]

STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER Episode 3

Mary Adole January 27, 2021 0

Now your suffering continues.. Jogging along this path with Tayo made me remember the time during year two when my roommate Kelvin had dragged me up from my morning routine of meditation to the school field where i had literally passed out after we had jogged round the entire length of the field I had […]

SPORTS

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes The All-Time Top Goalscorer In Football History

THE AFRI GIST January 21, 2021 0

Cristiano Ronaldo has made in history after becoming the all-time top goalscorer in football after scoring for Juventus in their clash against Napoli. The 35-year-old was expected to reach the stunning landmark against Inter on Sunday after edging closer to history by scoring against Sassuolo last week to level to record. But the legendary Juve […]

SOCIETY

Soyinka: I Have Forgiven Americans For Voting Racist Trump

THE AFRI GIST January 21, 2021 0

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he has forgiven Americans for electing former President Donald Trump whom he described as a “racist” and a “xenophobe”. Soyinka said this during an interview with Arise Television on Wednesday. The Nobel Laureate, who had in 2016 torn his American immigrant visa to shreds for voting Trump, said he […]

POLITICS

Full Text of President Joe Biden’s Inaugural Speech As 46th American President

THE AFRI GIST January 21, 2021 0

President Joe Biden’s Inaugural Speech As 46th American President This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested a new and America has risen to the challenge. Today we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate […]

POLITICS

President Donald Trump Released a Farewell Message

THE AFRI GIST January 20, 2021 0

Trump Pens Farewell Message: “The Movement We Started Is Only Just Beginning” US President Donald Trump on Tuesday released a nearly twenty-minute farewell message ahead of the inauguration of his successor, former VP Joe Biden. The President had announced he wouldn’t attend the inauguration, making him the first US President in over 150 years

STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 2

Mary Adole January 20, 2021 0

NOW, YOUR SUFFERING CONTINUES.. As he moved into the crowd, the murmurs grew. Every corp member was disgruntled at this point for different reasons, not all of us were fascinated by what little drama this soldier was playing now. Some of us wanted to get out of this chilling early morning air, and back under […]

JOB AND EMPLOYMENT

HOW TO WRITE A KILLER COVER LETTER THAT SAYS “I AM WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS”

Mary Adole January 19, 2021 0

A cover letter, like a CV, is one of the most important tool you’ll need to prove your ability to deliver results, anytime you have to present your case before a potential employer I know for most of us here, the focus is not on getting a conventional job where you get paid at the […]

POLITICS

Melania Trump Goodbye Message Promotes “Love Over Hatred, Peace Over Violence”

THE AFRI GIST January 19, 2021 0

Melania Trump goodbye message promotes ‘love over hatred, peace over violence’ USA First lady Melania Trump on Monday released a nearly seven-minute farewell message urging Americans to choose “love over hatred” and “peace over violence.” The video filmed at the White House was posted to Twitter fewer than 48 hours before President Trump leaves office Wednesday at […]

STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER Episode 1

Mary Adole January 18, 2021 0

NOW, YOUR SUFFERING CONTINUES…. “Hey, kopa, come out here” The platoon inspector said in an unfriendly voice, standing before the early morning formation of Platoon 3 corp members. My heart missed a beat. He had not pointed at anybody, just his eyes fixed on someone there, but I had this uncomfortable feeling that it was […]

RELIGION

What You Should Fear More Than The Mark Of The Beast

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

The coming of the Antichrist (the beast) alongside the mark of the beast is one thing that appears to be generating a lot of fear and tension among Christians and even some church leaders, that all sorts of theories were emerging from different quarters of the church, especially with respect to the outcome of the […]

RELIGION

Six Important Ways To Please God

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

Here are Six ways to please God 1) By accepting Jesus Christ as your saviour. With Him you are free from condemnations, sins, and unrighteousness, and believing you will abide with God in Heaven 2) By acknowledging, accepting, seeking and longing for Jesus Christ the Son of God. 3) By receiving His spirit to guide […]

RELIGION SOCIETY

Stingy Men Association: What The Bible Says

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

When Christians are stingy they usually never realize it. You can give and still be stingy. There are some people who give, but with a grudging heart. They think “Aww, do I really have too?” There are some people who offer things, but in their mind they hope the other person says no. We must […]

POLITICS RELIGION

2021: Crisis in Aso Rock will shake Nigeria, Niger Delta will clash with Fulani, Governor will die – Prophet Okikijesu

THE AFRI GIST January 17, 2021 0

Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry has claimed in a series of prophecies that God revealed to him there will be a serious crisis in Aso Rock. According to him, the said crisis will shake the entire nation and affect every soul in the country. He said there will be a great […]

JOB AND EMPLOYMENT

HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL CV (curriculum Vitae) THAT WILL PROJECT YOU AS A STAR CANDIDATE

Mary Adole January 14, 2021 0

From my experience with reviewing and rewriting Cvs, a lot of people think that a CV is just a document that should detail their bio-data, with the names of the places they have worked with, the end and start dates or Institutions they have attended with end and start dates, and then it is okay […]

HEALTH

GONORRHEA: CLINICAL MANIFESTATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

THE AFRI GIST January 13, 2021 0

INTRODUCTION Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Gonorrhea is a purulent infection of the mucous membrane surfaces caused by the bacterium Neisseriagonorrhoeae. Gonorrhea was the most common STD worldwide for at least most of the 20th century, although since the mid-1970s, public health initiatives in the industrialized world have

INSPIRATION

IDEAS DON’T RULE THE WORLD, EXECUTED IDEAS DO

Mary Adole January 12, 2021 0

The quote above was coined by someone amazing I was fortunate to meet in the online space last year, Miss Chioma Nnanna, and it keeps ringing in my head all the time. What is the point of being a reservoire of ideas, when you cannot convert them into powerful innovations? In your head are ideas […]

INSPIRATION

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BUILDING INFLUENCE

Mary Adole January 12, 2021 0

You do not have to become a Jeff Bezos, or an Elon Musk before you start to touch lives Being influential means that you are able to gain the confidence and trust of people, through a conscious effort at motivating, inspiring and challenging them It’s got nothing to do with wealth or titles Building influence […]

INSPIRATION

HOW TO KEEP SMASHING YOUR GOALS

Mary Adole January 5, 2021 0

There’s this unfortunate tendency to start to lose sight of the goals you had set at the beginning of the year, barely 3 months into it Sometimes, fear, doubt and uncertainty are what settles into your mind, and before you know it, you’ll start to see all the reasons why you cannot achieve these goals […]

POLITICS

12 Things Buhari Said In 2021 New Year Speech

THE AFRI GIST January 1, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians on the first day of the new year. Most Nigerians are actually looking forward to a better year, having passed through a very turbulent 2020. In the broadcast, Buhari outlined the government’s plans for Nigerians in the new year. We have picked out 12 prominent things he said in his […]

STORIES

A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY EPISODE 7

Mary Adole December 30, 2020 0

“You have such an angelic voice” Matilda said after Freda finished with a mock bow. “Where did you learn how to sing this good?” “My uncle taught me. He’s my music teacher” “Oh..you have a music teacher? Interesting” “So will you tell me about your music and your music teacher sometimes?” Freda nodded,

ENTERTAINMENT

NEW SONG ALERT: OKAY BY LFC

THE AFRI GIST December 29, 2020 0

Finally, The long anticipated song “Okay” by LFC is out A fast growing artist with the name LFC is here with a new single titled “Okay” it talks about the life of God and it is so inspiring and spirit filled. Is time to refresh your Playlist Please download, share and repost Use the link […]

STORIES

A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY EPISODE 6

Mary Adole December 28, 2020 0

Aunty Ifeoma’s kitchen was larger than two rooms in Matilda’s house put together.It had the look and feel of the ones she had only seen in movies. Cabinets, utensils, burners and faucets were neatly stacked in thier places by the wall. A large mahogany table stood in the middle, holding a blossoming lily flower in […]

GOSSIP

Fan Reveals Price Of Hennessy Drink Cubana Chief Priest Bragged About That It Could Buy A Benz Car

THE AFRI GIST December 24, 2020 0

Celebrity barman Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has come under fire on social media after he claimed to be drinking a drink that can buy a Benz. Fans were in utter disbelief to see that Cubana bragged about the Hennessy drink they drank in the club it could buy a Benz. Sharing […]

POLITICS

Rouhani: ‘Madman Trump Will Be Hanged After Tenure Like Saddam Hussein’

THE AFRI GIST December 24, 2020 0

Iran’s president believes “madman” Donald Trump will end up being hanged like Saddam Hussein when he leaves the White House. Firebrand Hassan Rouhani made the astonishing claim during a heated cabinet meeting in Tehran on Wednesday. He predicted the US president would suffer a similar fate to that of the late Iraqi leader – who […]

STORIES

A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY EPISODE 5

Mary Adole December 24, 2020 0

Abuja is not like Kano during Christmas, or like Nsukka or any of the places she had been Whole buildings drapped in dazzling Christmas lights, the evergreen trees lining the smooth, easy highways wrapped in matching red, blinking lights, and the quite, peaceful night occasionally punctuated by the loud, demanding horns of impatient drivers. Christmas […]

LIFESTYLE

5 WAYS TO SPEND WISELY DURING CHRISTMAS

Mary Adole December 24, 2020 Post a comment

If you love Christmas as I do, then you’ll understand my excitement, and during this period, if you are like me, then I bet you understand that native urge to want to go detty with spending. But gather here let us advise ourselves. January is few weeks away, and that early salary was actually meant […]

STORIES

A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY EPISODE 4

Mary Adole December 24, 2020 0

“Hey..aunty, moto don full, we dey move o” A man said to her in corrupted English. He had on a dirty singlet that you cannot immediately make out the colour. He was not the driver, but he had been the one sourcing for passengers under the scorch of the sun and afterwards, the driver will […]