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Meet the top surgeon who can’t read or write: How an illiterate girl from the mountains of Ethiopia became the ‘future of African medicine’ – as the heartwarming reason she’s returning to the operating theatre at 73 is revealed. Mamitu Gashe was 16 when she went into labour with her first child in a mud hut in her rural village in Ethiopia. She spent four days in excruciating pain before her baby son died inside her, leaving her with horrific injuries. Mamitu sustained an ‘obstetric fistula’ which left her incontinent, uncontrollably leaking urine and faeces. Fate brought her to the capital Addis Ababa where she was treated by Australian doctor Catherine Hamlin. Barefoot and illiterate, Mamitu learned to operate on others like her by placing her hands over Dr Hamlin’s. Now 73, she has been hailed as the ‘future of medicine in Africa’ – but she still can’t read or write. Let's block ads! (Why?)

Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally tested negative for Coronavirus after three positive tests. Recall the Portuguese international, 35, first tested positive while on international duty with Portugal on October 13. He returned another positive result last week and was made to take another test earlier this week, which also returned positive. On Friday, the Serie A side announced that Ronaldo has now tested negative in a statement on their official website. “Cristiano Ronaldo carried out a check with a diagnostic test (swab) for Covid-19,” the statement read. “The exam provided a negative result. The player has, therefore, recovered after 19 days and is no longer subjected to home isolation.” Ronaldo, who missed the club’s previous four matches including Wednesday’s Champions League match against Barcelona will now be eligible to return for Sunday’s clash against Spezia Let's block ads! (Why?)

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again relaxed the curfew he imposed in Lagos state in the wake of the #EndSARS crisis which led to the destruction of properties. The curfew which was formerly between 8pm to 6am, will now take effect from 10pm till 6am. The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday October 30, by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso. Goverbor Sanwo-Olu urged all residents to go about their businesses in peace, even as they shun “actions that can threaten our unity.” Let's block ads! (Why?)

Ahmad Ahmad, the president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF has tested positive for coronavirus. He made the announcement via his Twitter page on Friday: “This morning, I’ve been declared positive to Covid19. I have mild symptoms, but I’m well,” According to the Press Release from the football body on Friday, after his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, presented mild flu symptoms, and submitted to the COVID-19 protocol. He tested positive on Friday. A CAF press release said Ahmad, who arrived in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, for the Confederation Cup final holding in Morroco on Sunday, presented mild flu symptoms. He underwent a test on Thursday and it came back positive on Friday. “The President (will) immediately self-isolate for at least the next 14 days at his hotel,” said the press release. “All those who have come into contact with Mr. Ahmad over the past seven days – especially during his trip to Morocco for the Confederation

One of the most anticipated album for the past three years “Made In Lagos” by Wizkid is Finally Out! The Wait Is Finally Over as  Wizkid  premieres his fourth studio album – “ Made In Lagos ” worldwide. The album titled after Lagos City the place where the Number 1 Starboy grew and blew from into the International market is said to be a project for his day fans. The Afrobeats star’s fourth album is his most sophisticated yet. According to Wizkid this album is the Best he has recorded in recent years after his debut – ‘Superstar’, better than the second and third; ‘ AYO ‘ and ‘ SFTOS ‘ (Sounds From The Other Side) respectively. “ Made In Lagos ” album consist of 14 tracks which features;  Burna Boy, Skepta, Damian Marley, H.E.R, Tay Iwar, Projexx, Ella Mai, Tems  and  Terri . With major production from  P2J . Wizkid dropped two tracks from this new body of work; ‘SMILE‘ & ‘ NO STRESS ‘ which serves as the album lead singles and are currently enjoying massive streams and climbing

With the on-going unrest and killings of peaceful Youths Burna Boy comes through to deliver this heartfelt song “20 10 20”. African Giant,  Burna Boy  with pain in his heart hits the studio to pour out his emotions and came out with this record titled “ 20 10 20 “. This song is inspired by the Lekki Massacre that happened in Lagos on the 20th of October, 2020. On this faithful day peaceful Nigerian Youths were killed by the country’s Military forces at the Lekki Toll-Gate at nightfall while they were performing their civil rights (peaceful protest). The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Burna Boy, was born in Lagos. He started producing music when he was ten years old. After graduating from college, Burna relocated to London for university. After two years, he dropped out and moved back to Nigeria to pursue his passion. A creative by the name of LeriQ allocated studio space for Burna to record and produce. His father always listened to dancehall and reggae music. Thi

The President, Muhammadu Buhari, says Nigeria’ s economy is too fragile for fresh COVID – 19 lockdown. The President , therefore , urged Nigerians to obey all protocols recommended by health authorities to curtail the spread of the lethal Coronavirus. Buhari , who stated this on Thursday via his verified Twitter handle , said compliance with COVID – 19 protocols by all Nigerians is crucial to avert a second wave of the pandemic in the country . “ Looking at the trends in other countries , we must do all we can to avert a second wave of COVID – 19 in Nigeria . “ We must make sure that our cases , which have gone down, do not rise again. Our economy is too fragile to bear another round of lockdown , ” @MBuhari tweeted. Buhari had in March imposed a total lockdown on parts of the country including Lagos , Abuja and Ogun . The lockdown lasted for over five weeks and had a tremendous effect on the country ’ s economical activities with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry put

The list is endless. We are legion. We are faceless. We are nobody. We are everybody. We are the people. But if you really want names, then: Jimoh Isiaq, Kolade Johnson, Ifeoma Abugu, Tiamiyu Kazeem, Kudirat Adebayo, Chijioke Iloanya, Emmanuel Egbo, Godgift Ferguson, Chinedu Ani, Modebayo Awosika, Tony Oruama, Linda Igwetu, Harry Ataria, Tina Ezekwe, Daniel Adewuyi, Peter Ofunrum, Chukwuemeka Matthew, Precious Odua, Chibuike Anama, Johnson Nnnaemeka, Christian Onuigbo, Stephen Agnanyim, Chika Ibeku, Chidi Odinauwa, Gabriel Ejoorr, Azuamak Maduemago, Femi Bello, Chima Ikwuado, Anita Akapson … and so many more who have been killed by those who should protect us. Featured Image: Twitter The post List of people who are lending their voice online and offline against Police Brutality appeared first on Lists.ng .

Cardi B  “accidentally” leaked a topless photo of herself on social media after days of whirlwind birthday festivities in Las Vegas. The “WAP” hitmaker who recently turned 28 uploaded a nude selfie to her Instagram story on Tuesday in which she was seen relaxing on a couch without a shirt on. She later deleted the image after realizing her “mistake,” but it was too late for the rapper to stop the topless photo from going viral. Addressing the leak in a Twitter voice note, the I Like It rapper explained: Lord, why the fuck you have to make me so fuckin‘ stupid? … Why? Why, why, why?” she said in the note. “You know what? I’m not even gonna beat myself up about it. I’m just gonna eat my breakfast. I’m just gonna eat my breakfast, right? I’m gonna eat my breakfast and then I’m gonna go to a party. Because I’m not even gonna think about it. I am not going to think about it, OK? No, I’m not. I won’t. It is what it is. Shit happened. Um, fuck it. It’s not even the first time. I mean, I u

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Adamu Mohammed has announced the immediate disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) following nationwide protests over its harassment and brutality of citizens. This announcement was made on the 11th of October, 2020. See 5 things you should know about the dissolution. The post BREAKING: IGP Disbands SARS after days of protests appeared first on Lists.ng .

Pepsi, the brand at the forefront of pop culture in Nigeria in a colorful event hosted at Hardrock café Lagos rewarded the winners with cash and other prizes for winning the Pepsi BBNaija Turn Up Task during their stay in the BBNaija house.  From L-R: Segun Ogunleye, Marketing Manager, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Laycon, Winner, BBNaija S5, Abigail Okala Brand Manager, Pepsi, Justin Essien, Digital Brand Manager, Seven-Up Bottling Company Those who won prizes during the Pepsi BBNaija Turn up Task include Team Tekno, Ozo and Trickytee who were rewarded with N1, 000,000 each, a 3 day VVIP all-expense paid trip to One Africa Music Fest Dubai and one year supply of Pepsi.  Team Tiwa, Nengi and Prince were not left out as they both went home with N250,000 each and the all-expense paid VVIP trip to one Africa Music Fest Dubai.   Nengi and Prince receiving their reward from the Pepsi team Speaking at the event, Seven up Bottling Company Limited Marketing Manager, Mr. Segun Ogun

Òlòturé, a film by Ebonylife films and Netflix about the cancer that is human trafficking has been released on schedule on Netflix. With Mo Abudu at the helm, Keneth Gyang from Confusion Nawa, as director, a star studded cast and an intriguing trailer, Òlòturé appeared to be a film with great promise. Even with all that, I made sure not to raise my expectations, but Òlòturé delivered on all its promises and more. Story Òlòturé tells the story of prostitution and human trafficking from the perspectives of perpetrators, victims and those who try to stop the practice. The story revolves around Òlòturé, an investigative journalist who goes undercover as a prostitute to expose the menace of forced protitution and trafficking. Òlòturé is not a happy story and definitely does not have a *redacted* ending, but it exposes the ills of modern slavery and the inhumane conditions that people go through in search of daily bread.  Script Sure there may have been several other films with similar

Big Brother Naija Lockdown ended with Laycon as the resounding winner, and it’s safe to say that no one is surprised by it. From week one, he received massive support and week in week out topped the voting charts. The likes of Erica, Ozo and Nengi also appeared to be top contenders during the course of the season, but none could match Laycon’s dominance. See the compilation of all voting rounds from week 2 to Week 10 below. Round 1 Laycon – 24,28%   Erica – 15,60%  Nengi –  10,62%  Dorathy – 9,30%  Ozo – 8,84%   Kiddwaya – 6,33%   Neo – 3,76%  Brighto – 3,52%   Wathoni – 2,93%  Vee – 2,47%  TolaniBaj – 1,84%  Tochi – 1,82%  Kaisha – 1,63%  Trikytee – 1,61%   Lilo – 1,52%   Eric – 1,37%   Praise – 1,28%  Ka3na – 1,28%  Round 2 Laycon – 26,55%  Erica – 16,20%  Nengi – 12,73%  Kiddwaya – 5,98%  Prince – 5,54%  Brighto – 4,20%  Lucy – 4,08%  Neo – 3,67%       Tolanibaj – 3,30%  Vee – 3,28%  Praise – 2,99%  Wathoni – 2,76%  Kaisha – 2,41%  Trikytee – 2,29

Nigeria marks 60 years since it became an independent country and as a result of the pandemic, there won’t be the usual fan fair and celebrations that usually comes with the occasion. 60 years truly warrants a celebration, but in the case of Nigeria, there is absolutely nothing worth celebrating as the it gradually falls into failed state territoty. But incase you’re still optimistic and in the mood for celebration, below are 25 reasons not to. 1. Poverty According to the National Bureau of Statistics over 82.9 million Nigerians are poor. This is a disappointing number especially when you compare it with the country’s estimated population of 180 million people. This poverty was most felt during the lockdown that resulted from the coronavirus pandemic. The widespread poverty resulted in a plethora of social vices and insecurity. Simply pathetic. 2. Bad leadership  From time immemorial Nigeria has always been plagued with clueless and uninspiring leadership, and unfortunately,  it d