Afro-Ecuadorians Speak Out On Racial Slurs & Attacks Growing In Ecudaor On Anyone Who Is Black

Problem with night duty

By Juliana Francis

Capitalism is destroying homes and relationships. Everything now is about money and survival. The Nigerian economy is in shambles. We were in the midst of... this shamble, when that horrible monster, global meltdown, struck. Before now in our society, couples in relationships have to work, to make ends meet. Gone are the days when men, especially the Igbo, demanded that their partners be full-time housewives. These days, every man vigorously searches for an educated wife or one with an acquired skill. Men are clearly sick and tired of liability women. Babes, who stay at home, do the laundry, cook, tend to the kids, eat and grow fat! Ugg! read more

Foreigners starting business in hungary

By Dr. Kinga Horvát Szováti

A foreigner founding a company in Hungary who is not resident here can proceed with the assistance of a trustee-on-delivery. The trustee-on-delivery can be a public notary or a solicitor, but only solicitors can offer so-called company seat service, whereby the solicitor concerned offers their own office as the seat of the new company read more

Tanzanian albinos targeted for body parts

Paying for services she didn’t render (Dedicated to men)

By Juliana Francis

Today’s piece is dedicated to all the Adams, who usually are controlled by the two lines men and one referee dangling between their legs! Listen, I didn’t mean what I just said in any derogatory form. But, hey, let’s face it; we have to call a spade, a spade. There’s really no sense in treating you guys with kid’s gloves because what I have to say is very grave. It could cost you, your relationship or reputation if you treat this piece with levity. When a criminally-minded lady is desperate, you never can tell the extent she can go. read more

Why London is no place for a young black man

By Peter Akinti

Human Interest

He was bright and he respected his parents, but as a teenager in the East End, Peter Akinti hovered on the wrong side of the law - along with many of his friends. Why, he asks, is it so easy for even the good ones to go astray? And what should we be doing to save them? read more

Conversations with History: Wole Soyinka

Hungary: Getting Foreign Documents Recognised

By Dr Viktor Máté

Deputy Civil Law Notary

If we wish to make use of a legal document (for example an authorisation), in the country of its origin there is no problem because this country has clear rules on the form and content of the document. Based on these an expert or even an educated layman can determine whether the document is suitable for producing the intended legal effect. Read more

Heroes Square Held Charity March

By Archie Bonka

Two non-profit organisations based in Budapest, Hungary held a charity program at the historic Heroes Square on May 10 where twenty ambulance vans were dispatched to sub-Sahara Africa mainly Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea, Gambia and Senegal.

The purpose, according to the organisers, is to help certain countries in Africa overcome health issues which the government in that region cannot provide because of lack of funds or something similar.

The one year old Charity March programme was showcased with lots of side attractions including children's. It was fun as pavilions belonging to different civil organisations were displayed to the enjoyment of the participants. There was also the exhibition of African children photos that had been taken from different parts of Africa.

It was observed that the stand belonging to the Budapest Zoo attracted the participants due to the exotic mammals on display. Live snakes, crickets, butterflies, iguanas, lizards all caught the attention of participants, mostly tourists who used the rare opportunity to take pictures.

Although only a few Africans attended the event, African women dominated the fashion parade, which was put together by Anna of Miss Afro Hungary.

The AFRO MAGIC band and SANKOFA, a Ghanaian cultural outfit based in Hungary entatained the participants.

Phantom Virgins (2)

By Juliana Francis

(continue from last week)

Claiming to be a virgin can not make a guy love a woman more or less. But telling lies to your spouse could douse a... flaming or budding love. If he doesn’t feel real passion love for you, fabricating being a virgin can’t make him love you. Do please try to understand that sweetheart! Read more

Grounds For Obasanjo’s Trial

By Ademola Adegbamigbe
Nigeria Affairs


President Obasanjo used his position to corner considerable shares of Transcorp, a blue chip company that was formed overnight to corner juicy contracts and make fat company acquisitions. It was incorporated in November 2004 and officially launched on 21 July 2005, at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja, with Obasanjo as the special guest of honour Read more

"Nigerians Abroad The Worst": A Reply To Communication Minister

By Hakeem Babalola

The Minister's interview

Nigerians abroad are the worst when it comes to bad mouthing Nigeria, says auntie Dora, Minister of Information and Communication, who is currently leading a campaign to re-brand a drug most pharmacists considered dangerous for consumption. Auntie Dora seems to be saying, there's nothing wrong in portraying one's country as paradise even though the situation suggests otherwise. After all, India, USA & others do it read more

5-year ban for Kotoko chief

Football Tragedy
Many fans collapsed in the heat at the Baba Yara Stadium, which was filled far beyond its 40,000 capacity. The committee said that the four who lost their lives died of suffocation read more

Oyinbo Woman Sings In Yoruba

Embassy Sorry For Displaying Old Booklets

By Hakeem Babalola
News Article
The Embassy of Nigeria Budapest has offered its apology for displaying old booklets containing ex-Nigerian dictator's photo during the celebration of Africa Day.

In an effort to woo Hungarian investors and business executives, the Embassy of Nigeria Budapest officially displayed booklets containing ex-dictator Sani Abacha's photo as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The incident happened at this year's Africa Day celebration that took place at the Hungarian Military Museum on May 26, which was attended by the Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister and other officials.

The booklet titled, "SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA" was published in 1996 when the dictator ruled Nigeria with a tempestuous heart; maiming, torturing and killing anyone that criticised his brutal regime.

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development was created in 1995 under Abacha 'to encourage private investors to take advantage of the opportunities which abound in mining, prospecting, exploitation and down-stream processing of minerals".

It was gathered that only Nigeria presented old booklets out of the ten African countries that showcased their countries' resources to the Hungarian officials, business executives and invited guests.

Although an embassy official regretted the error, many Nigerians described it as ridiculous and disappointing. "This is ridiculous and disappointing," quipped a Nigerian woman. "It is a slap on Yar'Adua and our country in general. How can this happen?"

Also, a Ghanaian who picked up a copy of the booklets was equally discomfited saying, it's unbelievable to see the picture of the late dictator in official booklets being distributed to invite investors to a democratic Nigeria.

Responding to a question sent to the embassy on "What is Sani Abacha's photo doing inside a Nigerian booklet displayed on Africa Day in Budapest, the First Secretary/Consular, Mrs. Abimbola Samuel Reuben who spoke on the phone offered her apology on behalf of the embassy. "It was a terrible mistake on our part and we regret the error".

Abolish The Visa Trade

By Hakeem Babalola

World Leaders & Their Hypocrisy

Isn’t it ironic? In those days the slave merchants went to Africa, exploited and forced the inhabitants to relinquish their responsibilities, and robbed them of their dignity. These human traders then shared the slaves among themselves without the latter’s consent. And now that the descendants of the former slaves are willing to embark on similar voyage voluntarily, the door is being closed ala visa Read more

Phantom Virgins

By Juliana Francis

You had deflowered many innocent, impressionable virgins with your mesmerizing smiles and promises. Those babes are now ‘soiled goods’ aren’t they? Oh yes! That is rich coming from you! Imagine him telling me that the ‘inside’ of virgins is so tight that they drive a man wild! Do you mean that those ladies you’d been in tango with are now Third Mainland bridges, devoid of bumps and gallops and straight on to hell? Fie on you lover boy! read more

500 African Migrants Feared Drowned In Libya