Archive for 2016
Japanese Man Sends Reminder To Nigerians: Rewards Nigeria’s Olympic Soccer Team
“At a time when life is becoming harder for the average Nigerian and many could barely get their three square meals a day, Japanese Takasu may have reminded many wealthy Nigerians that wealth is useless if it does nothing to lift the people around us.”
Mbama People’s Association Family BBQ and Summer Picnic 2016
Mbama People’s Association in New York Hold Annual Family BBQ & Summer Picnic Bronx, New York: The members of the Mbama Peoples Association in New York recently held its annual […]
Dr. Mrs. Hadiza L Osuji Celebrates Her Doctorate Graduation
Dr. Mrs. Hadiza L Osuji Celebrates Her Doctorate Graduation With Friends and Family in New York New York, New York: The family of Mr. Joseph Osuji and Dr. Mrs. Hadiza […]
Nigerian Student Told ‘No Space’ For Black Students On Theatre Course Graduates From UK University
‘I decided to confront the experience of colourism and skin bleaching which permeates the Black and Asian community.
What HND Holders Must Do To Par With Bachelor’s Degree – Nigeria’s Education Ministry Explains
Nigeria: What HND Holders Must Do To Achieve Parity With Bachelor’s Degree – Education Ministry Explains The Ministry of Education on Friday denied harmonizing the degrees and higher national diploma […]
SSA Sumonu Bello-Osagie and family Celebrate Daughter’s Christening and Dedication
SSA Sumonu Bello-Osagie and family Celebrate Daughter’s Christening and Dedication in New York Over the weekend, the family of Sumonu and Dorcas Eki Bello-Osagie held a christening and child dedication […]
Winners – Nollywood & African People’s Choice Awards Hollywood 2016
The NAFCA Trophies for Nollywood & African People’s Choice Awards Hollywood 2016 Winners will be formally presented at the Star-Studded prestigious NAFCA Will Smith FAVORITE HOLLYWOOD ACTOR Taraji P. Henson FAVORITE HOLLYWOOD […]
R.I.P. Dr. Sebi, Beloved World Renowned Pathologist, Herbalist, And Naturalist, Has Passed
“Dr. Sebi’s African approach to disease relies on natural botanical remedies to cleanse and detoxify the body, bringing it back to a more alkaline state from the acidity that causes disease and pathology.”
Nigeria’s Third Mahdi And The Last Of The Amalekite Kings – By Femi Fani-Kayode
“In this bold piece, Mr. Fani-Kayode makes an assessment of the current situation in Nigeria and thereby raised some issues of concern. Is he a man speaking the truth or a mere member of the opposition…”
Another Nigerian Teen Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted To All Eight Ivy League Universities in USA
Another Nigerian Teen Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted To All Eight Ivy League Universities in USA Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna of Elmont Memorial High School in Long Island New York received acceptances from all the […]
Contributions of African Immigrants In The Current United States – by Prof. James Wetti
“…a few facts and figures to highlight the contributions that African immigrants currently play in United States. The strength of America’s economy and civil society depends on its New Americans. Immigrants from Africa and their children are bringing new strength and vigor to the country.”
African Events Wedding: Joy weds Moses Adedeji in New Jersey
African Events Wedding: Joy Weds Moses in New Jersey: The families of Ejiofor in south-eastern Nigeria and the families of Adedeji from south-western Nigeria came together recently to witness the […]
Health & Fitness: Tattoo Ink May Be Toxic, Study Suggests
In this health and fitness highlight, we present a Foxnews report, stating that study suggests that Tattoo Ink May Be Toxic. Do you agree? Read and let us know what […]
Health & Fitness: 5 Weird Ways Tattoos Affect Your Health
In this health and fitness highlight, we present a Foxnews report on 5 Weird Ways Tattoos Affect Your Health. Do you agree? Read and let us know what you think. […]
Profile: Pearlena Igbokwe, First Ibo-Nigerian/Black Woman To Head Universal Television
African Personality Profile: Pearlena Igbokwe, Media Television Entertainment Personality Pearlena Igbokwe was named President, Universal Television in June 2016. Most recently, she was Executive Vice President, Drama Development for NBC […]
History of An African People: Igbo people of Nigeria; JEWS OF AFRICA – By Dr. Leonard Madu.
“In a White House memo dated Tuesday, January 28, 1969 to President Nixon, former Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger describes the Igbos as “the wandering Jews of West Africa – gifted, aggressive, westernized, at best envied and resented, but mostly despised by their neighbors in the federation”(foreign relations document, volume E-5, documents on Africa 1969-1972).”
Prestigious Alex Theatre to Host NAFCA Hollywood 2016
Press Release: African NAFCA 2016 The fifth annual NAFCA also known as Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards will be on the 17th of September 2016 at the prestigious Alex […]
Pascal Atuma and Tchidi Chikere team up to direct GLO’s “Professor John Bull” TV Series
Pascal Atuma and acclaimed Nollywood Director Tchidi Chikere team up to direct GLO’s “Professor John Bull” TV Series. African Events Correspondent in Nigeria reports that Nollywood directors Pascal Atuma and […]
Announcement: Center for Media & Peace Initiatives: Should Africa Abandon ICC?
Among the criticisms against the International Criminal Court is that it has preoccupied itself with Africa and failed to investigate equally severe conflicts elsewhere. … the court has opened investigations in 20 criminal cases in eight African states.
Onyeani’s Letter To Africa: Africa Needs Stronger Leadership For A.U. Commission Chairperson
“Totalitarian dictators must not be rewarded with the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The time for such shameful action is past. Africa needs to turn a new leaf. We don’t need the august body to be tainted with the excreta of leaders who believe they are above the law, who hold sham elections while jailing their opponents…”
Tomi Sodeke Graduation Party in Newark, New Jersey USA
The Sodeke family recently called on friends and family to join them in celebrating the achievement of their daughter, Tomi Sodeke who graduated with degrees in MD and MBA from […]
Mbano Community Annual Fundraising Party 2016 in New York
Bronx, New York: Recently, the Mbano Community in the New York Area recently held its Annual Fundraising Party 2016 in Bronx, New York. The event was attended by friends and […]
Wedding – Chikara Weds Emeka in New Jersey USA
New Jersey, USA: Recently, the families of Iwuagwu and Okafor came together to witness the wedding ceremony of their own – Chikara Ozioma Iwuagwu and Emeka Emmanuel Okafor in New […]
Forabo Weds Modupe in Brooklyn New York
Brooklyn, New York: The families of Forabo Bamidele Onoge and Modupe Ayodeji Fagbulu recently came together to celebrate their wedding celebration. A massive turn out of relatives, friends and well wishers […]
Celebration of Baptism For African Family in the US
USA: Recently, relatives, friends and well wishers of the Mbamaras came together to celebrate the baptism of their son Godswill. The official baptism mass service was held at St. Joseph’s Roman […]
Nwuba Family Naming and Dedication Ceremony of Son
Orange, New Jersey: Recently, the family of Michael and Ihenji Nwuba were joined by friends and family to celebrate their son’s naming and dedication ceremony at the RCCG Dominion Cathedral […]
Bahais of The City of New York Celebrate “Naw-Ruz” (New Year)
On March 19, 2016, the Bahais of the City of New York came together to celebrate their “Naw-Ruz” (New Year) event. The event took place at the Assembly Hall, The […]
NLA Panel Discussion: From Foreign Courts To U.S. Jurisprudence…
New York, New York: Recently, the Nigerian Lawyers Association (NLA) held a Panel Discussion titled: “From Foreign Courts To U.S. Jurisprudence: Finding Success In The U.S. as an International Lawyer.” […]
Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA – Swearing In Ceremony 2016
New York, New York: The Nigerian Lawyers Association USA recently swore in new executive officers and members of the Board of Directors to steer its affairs in the year ahead. […]
Burial of the father of Bishop David Onuoha of Diocese of Okigwe South, Anglican Communion
Ihite Uboma, Imo State: Anglican Bishop of Okigwe South Diocese Rt Rev David Onuoha last week buried his father Sir Humphrey Onuoha at his country home Umuike Lowa in Ihitte/Uboma […]
Miss Imo USA 2014/15 Launches Charity Organization To Help The Less Privileged In Africa
Miss Imo USA 2014/15 Launches Charity Organization To Help The Less Privileged In Africa Queens, New York, USA: The Miss Imo USA 2014/2015, Miss Casandra Adaeze Iwule recently accomplished her […]
Profile & Introduction: Our Africa Bureau Chief – Tennyson Ogueri
With honor and excitement we introduce our Africa Bureau Chief, Mr. Tennyson Ogueri – renowned Journalist, Editor, & Media Consultant: Tennyson Ogueri, a veteran journalist from Imo State, Nigeria commenced […]
Nigeria’s Olamide Davies Talabi, appointed Commissioner for African Commission in New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey, USA: The City of Newark appointed Hon. Olamide Davies Talabi as a Commissioner for African Commission in Newark, NJ, United States of America. The appointment is for […]
Ezinne Theresa Urewuchi Iheoma Requiem Mass and Celebration of Life Event
Requiem mass and celebration of life party for the matriarch and octogenarian Ezinne Theresa Urewuchi Iheoma who transited recently.
Ethiopia: Ministry Keen to Forge Partnership With Professional Associations – By Fasica Berhane
“With substantial support from local and international partners as well as public participation, Ethiopia could become one of the few African countries that achieved under-five mortality by two-thirds and is reducing maternal mortality rate by 73 percent as compared to 1990,”
The Need To Preserve The Peace And Unity Of Nigeria – By Solomon Asemota, SAN
“Nigeria is in the throes of a terrible ideological struggle between Liberal Democracy and Sharia that must be resolved in favor of Liberal Democracy in the best interest of the divergent ethnic, cultural, and religious groups in the nation.”