Police in Nigeria arrest man suspected of conning widow in fake online romance

February 15, 2014 | konknaijagirl

Orowo Omokoh, 28, was arrested on suspicion of conning Jette Jacobs, 67, after they met on an internet dating site. Photograph: Martin Rogers/Workbook Stock

Nigerian authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of defrauding an Australian widow in a fake … Read More

Nelson Mandela’s bequests revealed – the Statesman’s Will

February 4, 2014 | konknaijagirl

 

Nelson Mandela left money in his will to children and grandchildren, staff and the African National Congress (ANC) but gave nothing to his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, it emerged on Monday

The family of South Africa‘s first black president, who … Read More

Nigeria 1 Zimbabwe 0: Eagles Edge Ten-Man Warriors to Claim Third in CHAN.

February 2, 2014 | konknaijaboy

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe 1-0 to clinch the third-place position of the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday.

Chinonso Abiozor’s late winner against a ten-man Warriors made the difference after … Read More

Libya Beat Ghana on Penalties to Clinch CHAN Trophy.

February 1, 2014 | konknaijaboy

Libya have been crowned 2014 Orange African Nations Champions (CHAN) after beating favorites Ghana by 4-3 on penalties after the match had ended 0-0 after extra time in the final played , Saturday 1st February at Cape Town Stadium. Libya … Read More

Don’t Trivialise Corruption, Tackle It, By Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at TEDxEuston

January 20, 2014 | konknaijaboy

Below is the transcript of the address of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the TEDxEuston:

Before I start I think I’m going to ask for something. I don’t know if … Read More

Doll Market: Taofick Okoya competes with Barbie with his Queens of Africa and Naija Princesses

January 20, 2014 | konknaijaboy

With a booming economy in Nigeria and more black children than anywhere else in the world, Taofick Okoya was dismayed when he could not find a black doll for his niece.

The 43-year-old spotted a gap in the market and, … Read More