Archive for 2014
Annual Nollywood Producer’s Guild USA Get-Together & Dinner 2014
Brooklyn, New York, USA: The Nollywood Producers Guild, USA recently held its annual get-together and dinner event at the Amarachi Prime in Brooklyn, New York. In attendance were guild members […]
Tidbits about Nigeria’s history, wildlife, people, and places
Most times Africans worry about the fact that much emphasis is placed on the negative news about Africa rather than the the positive. However, mention and credit has to be […]
EBOLA FREE NIGERIA: President Jonathan dedicates WHO certification to health workers, others
“President Jonathan dedicates the certification to the many patriotic health workers, volunteers and ordinary Nigerians who worked tirelessly, some of them paying the ultimate price,…a testimony of what Nigerians could achieve if they bury their differences and remain united.”
Annual Nigeria Independence Parade & Festival 2014 Held In New York
New York, USA: The Annual Nigeria Independence parade and festival was recently held in new York. The event was attended by Nigerians from across the globe, Africans, and Americans in […]
Annual Convention of Anambra Associations USA (ASA-USA) 2014 Held in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas USA: The Annual Convention of Anambra State Associations USA (ASA-USA) was recently held at Marriott Westchase Houston Texas USA, October 11, 2014. The event was attended by sons, […]
Beyond Ebola, Media Ratings, Political Spins, & The Epidemic of Fear Versus Humanity
the resilience of the human spirit (and compassion) is put to test at these times,…yet there will be those who propagate fear and blow matters out of proportion just to create situations that will favor their politics, their business, and their media ratings.
USA Firm, Mill Wright LLC Holds Party To Celebrate Nigeria’s Independence
Linden, New Jersey USA: Recently, the USA Shipping firm Mill Wright, held an independence party for its employees and Nigerians in the Linden New jersey area. The event witnessed a […]
Jude Uzodinma Iheoma
PROFILE: Dr. Jude Uzodinma Iheoma (Phd), is an administrator, educator, doctor, bureaucrat, community advocate, and humanitarian. Jude Uzodinma Iheoma was born August 1, 1956 to Mr.& Mrs. John Iheoma of […]
Nigeria Centenary US Awards honors Nigerians at Awards Gala in New York
New York, NY: The Nigerian community in the U.S. recently came together at the Grand Ballroom in New York City for the Nigeria Centenary, USA (NCUSA) Awards to recognize individuals […]
PRESS RELEASE: Nigeria Centenary US Awards honors Nigerians at Awards Gala/Dinner in New York City
New York, NY – September 29, 2014 – On Saturday, September 27, the Nigerian community in the U.S. came together at the Grand Ballroom in New York City for the […]
Blessing Udeh’s Family Mark And Celebrate Her One Year Successful Recovery From Surgery
Bronx, New York: The Udeh family recently celebrated the one year anniversary of the successful recovery from heart surgery of their wife, mother, sister, daughter, Mrs. Ngozi Blessing Udeh at […]
Speech For Compensation at Amistad 25th Anniversary in Connecticut By Hon. Minister Alpha Kanu of Sierra Leone
…through help of former President John Quincy Adams, the Africans won the case. Somebody must take responsibility and damages must be paid. Spain, having joined the action must take the greatest responsibility to pay compensation
The African NAFCA Awards 2014 Show Holds in Beverley Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California: On the 13th of September at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills the African NAFCA honored thespians among the best in the field of entertainment. Over 500 […]
Implications of Freedom, Responsibility, Self-Believe & Self-Decisions (“I am me…”)
A true friend or loved one will not watch a friend/loved one continue with a behavior that is harmful without offering to help. Yet, if such offer of help is rejected one has to respect the rejection and not force an acceptance.
Queenette Surprise Baby Shower Event in New York
Bronx, New York: Recently friends and family came together to hold a surprise baby shower event for Queenette Chichi Nnorom.The event was held at the Church of the Nativity in […]
Nigerian teenage scientists develop cure for halitosis (mouth odour or bad breath), and win award
Recently, a pair of Nigerian teenagers, Eveshorhema Samuel-Alli and Ibukunoluwa Oladeinde proudly represented Nigeria at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, California, USA, and subsequently […]
Los Angeles Nollywood Film Association Award (LANFAA) 2014
Los Angeles Nollywood Film Association Award (LANFAA) Celebrates 2nd Edition in great style and gusto. – By Stanley Chinedu Acholonu (SMUTKUT MOVIES) There is something to be said about being […]
Annual Convention of Anambra Associations USA (ASA-USA) 2014 Held in Houston, Texas USA
Houston, Texas USA: The Annual Convention of Anambra State Associations USA (ASA-USA) was recently held at Marriott Westchase Houston Texas USA, October 11, 2014. The event was attended by sons, […]
The Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Festival 2014 in New York, Oct. 9 to Oct 11
PRESS RELEASE: Preparations are in top gears for Nigerians and friends of Nigeria for the twin celebration of centenary of amalgamation of Nigeria as a nation and 54th anniversary of its Independence, in New York City.
Nigerians in USA Ready And Praying For A Successful Independence Parade in New York, Oct. 11
New York, New York: Nigerians in the USA gathered on Saturday September 13th at the Nigeria House in New York for a meeting of the Nigeria Independence Day Parade Committee […]
EBOLA ALERT: Beware of expired hand sanitizers, untested Ebola Test Kits, Unregistered/Fake Products – NAFDAC warns
ANNOUNCEMENT: NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Director-General, Dr. Paul Orhii, Tuesday lamented that “some unscrupulous businessmen have turned the country into a dumping ground by […]
Radioactive Waste, Pollution, & Electromagnetic Exposure: A Call For Awareness Programs and Effective Management
Though one may not see it, touch it, or smell it, the impact remains potent and sooner or later it will manifest…with some awareness people would be able to make the choices helpful to their health and their lives
Calling Volunteers For Ebola Medical Mission – by Head of the AU Ebola Operation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ebola has been ravaging West Africa including our dear country Nigeria. More than 2,000 lives have been lost and the situation is still gloomy. Though Nigeria has demonstrated that it […]
African Union appoints Dr. Julius Oketta to head the AU Ebola operation
Directorate of Information and Communication Press Release NO. ……../ 2014 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia–10 September 2014: The African Union Commission has appointed Dr. Julius Oketta to head the African Union Support […]
African NAFCA Beverly Hills – 2014 Winners And Honorees List
African NAFCA Beverly Hills 2014 Saturday September 13, 7:00 PM-9:30PM The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 USA Hollywood & Nollywood were equally represented on the red […]
ANNOUNCEMENT – Independence Parade: Arusi Obi calls out Nigerians in USA
The next Nigeria Independence Day Parade Meeting is on Sat. Sept. 12th at the Nigeria House…on 44nd street and 2nd Ave Again, it is free, self sponsored by individuals like […]
Agbar Family Celebrate Thanksgiving For Retirement & Graduations
Maryland, USA: Recently, the Agbar family held a thanksgiving event in celebration of the triple milestone achievement of members of the family vis-a-vis retirement and graduations. HOW IT HAPPENED: The […]
La Musique Haitienne À La Loupe (The Haitian Music In The Loupe) – By Louis Carl Saint Jean
Depuis la rédaction magistrale d’« En écoutant Haïtiando » en mars 2000 par l’ex-président Leslie François Manigat, l’article « Toujou sou konpa » publié en juillet 2014 par Vincent Joos […]
US Edition of the Nigeria Centenary Awards (NCUSA) takes place in New York, Sep. 26– 27
For Immediate Release The US Edition of the Nigeria Centenary Awards (NCUSA) takes place in New York, September 26th – 27th, 2014 August 21, 2014 – New York, NY – […]
Nigeria Narrowly Loses in Women’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Positive Lessons To Learn.
Though the heart-broken Nigerians wanted to win it all, it was not to be… the greatest consolation should lie in the fact that they made Nigerians and Africans proud by their spirited performance. We salute their achievements…
Birthday and Thanksgiving Event for Venerable Dr. Emeka Nwaigwe
Queens, New York: Recently, friends and relatives gathered at the Obi Igbo Community center to celebrate the Special Birthday and Thanksgiving Event for Venerable Dr Emeka Nwaigwe. HOW IT HAPPENED: […]
Bringing African Culture to The African Diaspora: Commendable Practice For African Cultural Posterity
“…a people or generation without an identifiable artistic heritage or cultural orientation will inevitably suffer from a strange emptiness that could drastically impede the psyche of not only that generation but the ones to follow.”
The 5th Annual Nigerian Leadership Summit 2014
HOW IT HAPPENED: On Saturday August 9th, 2014, Nigerians from all walks of life converged at the Step Out center, New York for the 5th annual Nigerian Leadership Summit 2014. […]
New Book Goliath & The Ant by Okechukwu Okugo Focuses On Power Of Love
“Goliath and the Ant” is about the developing love between Prince Odike and cocoyam farmer and peasant, Ngwamma. Being a prince, Odike has confidence in his abilities to change the world…
Comfortbliss Aliheukwu Ezeji Launches Her Debut Musical Album
Bronx, New York: Recently, Comfortbliss Aliheukwu Ezeji launched her musical album titled – I Depend On Jesus – in the Bronx. HOW IT HAPPENED: Friends, relatives, and fans from across […]
Ebola: That we may not forget – Stella Adadevoh and Justina Ejelonu
“there is no greater love than to lay down your life for another…”