Archive for March, 2015
1,000 African Entrepreneurs Selected by Tony Elumelu Foundation To Receive Grant & Training
Winners were drawn from various industries ranging from agriculture and education to fashion and ICT. All five African regions – North, East, Southern, Central and West Africa are represented, as well as all major language blocs – Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, and Arabic Africa
Nigeria Wins African Youth Championship Title For 7th Time; Qualifies For World Cup Tournament
Nigeria became the first African country to win the African Youth Championship for the seventh time after beating hosts Senegal 1-0 in the final of the 2015 edition at the […]
Nigeria’s Exodus Animates Sports in the United States.
“We believe in hard work,” Aborowa said of herself and other Nigerians. “It’s in the blood, to go hard every time, to go for what you want.” “People can take your wealth, your property, but they cannot take away your knowledge or that diploma,” Romanus Amukamara said.
Africans Take Seat at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Ethnic Council – NDECC
March 7, 2015, Washington, DC, By Frederick Nnoma-Addison In an effort to live true to its core objective of representing the interests of all ethnicities, races and national origins, the […]
President Barack Obama Recognizes, Commends 19-year-old Nigerian Harvard Finalist
“…we are so proud of your accomplishments and all that lies ahead of you. And you reflect our history. Young people like you inspire our future.”
Rita’s Surprise Baby Shower Event in The Bronx, New York
Bronx, New York: Recently, a good number of friends and family came together at the Holy Rosary Church hall in the Bronx to hold a surprise baby shower event for […]
Do or Die Politics Versus Accountability And The Power of A Citizen’s Vote
The most significant influence (and civic value) a citizen has lies in how he/she expresses the power of his/her vote. That is why one has to vote with reason not emotion, vote like a patriot not a traitor, and have a preference but not a relentless insistence on opinion.
Nollywood Producers In Closed Door Meeting With Nigeria’s Consul General
Nollywood Producers In Closed Door Meeting With Nigeria’s Consul General New York, New York: Recently, some executive members of the Nollywood Producers Guild, USA had a closed door meeting with […]
The Larvae, The Butterfly, The Parent, And Learning From Life’s Realities
Struggles help all of us, that’s why a wee bit of effort goes a long way to develop our strength to face life’s difficulties! As parents, we sometimes go too far trying to help and protect our kids from life’s harsh realities and disappointments.