191-Year-Old Woman Discovered in Nigeria.
We came across the pictures of a woman named Mama Efisho, who is 191 years old according a great great grandson of the woman, Mr. Avuefeyen.
Nigeria
Boko Haram Has Forced 1.4 Million West African Children From Their Homes
The bombing attacks often happen in the morning or late at night. An explosion tears through a village in northern Nigeria while residents are in bed. Panic spreads, sending families fleeing to nearby towns, displacement camps, and at times, into neighboring countries. In the last five months alone, attacks like this carried out by the militant group Boko Haram have forced thousands from their homes, including 500,000 children mostly from northern Nigeria, but Chad,…
People of Africa: Yoruba
The Yoruba (Yorùbá in Yoruba orthography) are one of the largest ethno-linguistic groups in sub-Saharan Africa. Yoruba constitute about 21 percent of the population of modern day Nigeria, and they are commonly the majority population in their communities. Many of the Yoruba in West Africa live in the states of Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo, making these political areas decidedly in the control of the numerically superior Yoruba….
Countries of Africa
List of countries in Africa Surrounded by water from all directions, Africa is a continent with clearly determined and absolutely accurate borders. In the north it is separated from Europe by the Mediterranean Sea, in the northeast, is separated from Asia by the Suez Canal and farther by the Red Sea. From the east and southeast it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, from the west by the…
Women Daring To Lead Africa
The past two years have seen a sharp increase in women’s empowerment initiatives around the world. Global Icons in entertainment, the arts and business such as Chimamanda Adichie, Beyoncé and Sheryl Sandberg have helped push the cause into mainstream media and consciousness. Some may regard it as a trend or a fad but only time will tell. The truth remains that these initiatives are needed. There is still immense gender…
A Taste Of Nigeria ….
The African Heritage Foundation offers you the opportunity to take your taste buds on a journey to Nigeria. Sample one or two of these products and connect with some of our culture as far as cuisine is concerned. We offer you these products at the lowest prices to be found.
Nigeria: Country’s Sole Female Presidential Candidate
Oluremi Sonaiya wishes to be the next president of Nigeria. She wants to rule the country differently, put a stop to corruption and empty politicians’ promises. But competing in the race is prohibitively expensive. The words “The Promise” are written in large letters over the tiny restaurant in Lagos Airport. Oluremi Sonaiya is seated on a plastic chair and opposite her are two young campaign assistants busily typing away on…
Nigerian Scientist’s Conversion of Urine Into Flammable Gases Gets Patent
By Chukwuma Muanya A Nigerian scientist has obtained a patent for his pioneer work in converting urine into flammable gases. The breakthrough of Ejikeme Patrick Nwosu, 31-year-old, has raised the hope of the world in using urine to solve its energy crisis. Nwosu got Patent No NG/P/20/2013/699 for developing a process for conversion of urine into hydrogen-ammonia rich flammable gases and fire resistant materials.
Boko Haram’s Treatment of Captured Nigerian Girls Detailed in New Report
A new report released Monday describes how Nigerian girls have endured physical torture, rape and forced marriages in the camps of the Islamist terror organization Boko Haram.
