The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) recently announced a ban on the use of foreign models and voice-over artists in Nigeria. Here are some well known brands who are culprits of using oyibo voice-over in their adverts in Nigeria.
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Why Nigeria banned white models and voice-over artists off its adverts
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) announced a ban on the use of foreign models and voice-over artists in Nigeria on 23rd August 2022. ARCON promotes the reason
Helpless Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, was killed by Italian man in Italy because he begged his wife for money – captured on video
Outrage among blacks in Italy and worldwide following the evil killing of a Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, 39, by an Italian man named Filippo Claudio Giuseppe Ferlazzo. Mr Alika was working as a
Countries where Queen Elizabeth II is still the head of state
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness told Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate that his country wants to be “independent”. The Prime Minister informed the future King and Queen of the news on their visit to the country in March 22 on behalf of the Queen who is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. Jamaica along with […]
“People would have gone to meet Harry, but William, nobody want to see that” Dancehall legend, Beenie Man speaks on William and Kate’s visit to Jamaica
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Kingston, Jamaican on Tuesday 22 March as part of the Caribbean tour in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Prior to their visit, Dancehall legend, Beenie Man shed light on his people’s opinion of Prince William, Kate and Great Britain. Speaking to a British Television programme, Good Morning […]
Why (for goodness sake) is Russia invading Ukraine?
“We are protecting our best interest” Says Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Put simply, Vladimir Putin feels threatened by Ukraine’s ever
Covid-19: Naija visitors banned as UK adds Nigeria to red list
The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list in an effort to restrict the spread of Omicron, a variant of Coronavirus. It comes after Nigeria announced Omicron was detected in the country, and 21 of the 27 reported UK cases were travellers coming from Nigeria. This means only
COVID-19 Travels rules will not change for vaccinated travellers from Nigeria to England after new rules – says British High Commission Nigeria
The new travel rules coming into effect in the UK from 4am Monday 4th October 2021 will put Nigeria as part of “rest of the world” list. However, while vaccinated travellers from some countries in the new list will not need to quarantine, travellers from Nigeria will
Nigerian head of banking operations, Adeyemi Opebiyi, sues U.K following visa refusal and deportation
A Nigerian man is suing the UK for revoking the visa he had being granted when he flew into Manchester airport from Nigeria. Adeyemi Opebiyi, a Head of Operations at Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd according to his LinkedIn profile, says when he arrived at the UK border, he was stopped by
What do athletes get when they win at the Olympics?
As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics draw to a close, and athletes having walked away with shiny gold, silver and bronze medals, we take a look at what they get in return for their exceptional sporting abilities. When athletes carry first, second and third in their area of sport, the International Olympic Committee(IOC) awards them with […]
How #EndSARS debate was secured for discussions in houses of UK Parliament
The #EndSARs debate secured discussion in UK parliamentary house on 23rd November 2020. Silas Ojo, a British Nigerian, had created the petition on 12 October 2020 in response to protests by Nigerians worldwide to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). It was not until the date, 20th October 2020, the day of the #LekkiMassacre did […]
“We will continue to work with the Nigerian Government”: UK #EndSARS parliamentary discussions to sanction Nigeria leads to dead end
A group of MPs gathered in parliament on 23 November 2020 to address Diaspora Nigerians’ request to sanction certain known individuals within the Nigerian Government and security forces, following the #LekkiMassacre – that left an uncertified number of people dead. Majority of the group, led by Rt Hon Theresa Villiers, the Conservative MP for Chipping […]