Kenyan President mocks Nigerian English, sparking backlash
Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked controversy after suggesting that Nigerian-accented English is difficult to understand and requires a translator.He made the remarks during a speech to Kenyans living in Italy on April 24, 2026.Ruto claimed that Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" and contrasted this with Nigerian English, which he described as incomprehensible.His comments drew laughter from the audience but provoked widespread condemnation online.Nigerians and other Africans criticised the Kenyan leader for belittling a fellow African nation's language.Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono responded by stating that English is a colonial language and not a measure of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 08:01 LONDON
Rise in sophisticated international scams revealed in UK case
In 2026, a woman in North Yorkshire, UK, became the victim of a complex international scam involving fake identities and cross-border money transfers.Kirsty, in her 40s, met a man on a dating website who claimed to be an English businessman working in Turkey.He used a fake banking website to convince her he had substantial savings.Over two months, Kirsty transferred £80,000 to the scammer, borrowing £50,000 from family members.She was persuaded to buy a phone and send it to northern Cyprus, where the man said he was working.However, the phone was later traced to Lagos, Nigeria, and the funds were routed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 02:30 LONDON
