Archive for 2017
Dealing With Inhumanity, Cruelty, Slavery, and Human Trafficking in Libya
We must make sure the evacuations are complete, that those guilty of crimes in the situation are held accountable, and the sociopolitical situations, poor leaderships, and economic hardships in the home countries that result in these migrations (in the first place) are seriously addressed…
Africans Rally Against Modern Slavery in Libya
Recently, horrible and dehumanizing images, and videos have been circulating on Social media and forums depicting the maltreatment of African youths said to be seeking to travel to Europe via Libya. We have not verified these images or videos but they are so inhumane and undeserving depictions of man’s inhumanity to fellow man, and ought to be decried with immediate effect and urgency…
Akunne Kenneth Melie and Ying Haung Melie Hold Golden Baby-Shower in New Jersey
Akunne Kenneth Melie and Ying Haung Melie Hold Golden (Twin) Boys Baby-Shower in New Jersey New Jersey, USA: Friends and family gathered as Akunne Kenneth Melie a CUNY computer science […]
Apartment Warming and Potluck/Birthday “Shindig” Celebration in New York
ChiChi Celebrates Apartment Warming and Potluck/Birthday “Shindig” in New York New York, New York: Friends, relatives, and well-wishers of Chichi Anyanwu came together over the weekend to celebrate her Apartment […]
Ikpenweafor Royal Father Celebrates Five Years On Throne
Ikpenweafor Royal Father Celebrates Five (5) Years On Throne – Tennyson Ogueri reporting Imo State, Nigeria: Many from various works of life over the weekend joined the Royal Father of […]
The Iheomas Celebrate Golden Jubilee and Retirement
Dr. Jude and Dr Esochi Iheoma Celebrate Golden Jubilee (50th Birthday) and Retirement. Langhorne, Pennsylvania: Recently, Dr. Iheoma threw a Golden Jubilee party for his wife, Dr. Esochi Iheoma as […]
Somaliland Court Jails Journalist (Without His Lawyer) for 18 Months – CPJ Reports
The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned the conviction and sentencing of Somaliland journalist Mohamed Adan Dirir during a one-day trial held without the journalist’s lawyer.
Back To Basics Movie Premier Red Carpet in Enugu, Nigeria
Back To Basics Movie Premier Red Carpet in Enugu, Nigeria Enugu, Nigeria: The Red carpet of the movie premier of Back to Basics was recently held at the dome event […]
Cassandra Weds Kelechi in New York
Cassandra Weds Kelechi in New York New York, USA: Recently, the families of Cassandra Iwule (former Miss Imo) and Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji came together in Bethpage New York to celebrate […]
Catherine C. Iwuanyanwu-Biemkpa Celebrates Achievement of Doctoral Degree
Dr Catherine Chinedum Iwuanyanwu-Biemkpa Celebrates Doctoral Degree Achievement in the Bronx It was a night of celebration and felicitations as the Biemkpa and Iwuanyanwu families came together with their friends […]
Proscription of IPOB, and categorization of the group as a ‘terrorist organization’ Unconstitutional – Bukola Saraki, Nigeria’s Senate President.
“the announcement of the proscription of the group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by Governors of the South-east states and the categorization of the group as a ‘terrorist organisation’ by the Nigerian military are unconstitutional and does not follow due process. Our laws make clear provisions for taking such actions and without the due process being followed, such declaration cannot have effect. “
UN Speech: Buhari Calls For Halt To Killing of Rohingyas; Ignores Similar Calls from Igbos In Southeastern Nigeria.
Ironically, the President has refused calls to dialogue with agitators from the southeastern part of his own country Nigeria and has ignored to address their claims of marginalization, extrajudicial killings, intimidation, and harassment in the hands of the Military and the Police.
Government Provoking Violence, Embarking on Illegal Action By Deploying Troops to Terrorize People of the Southeast – Ebun Olu Adegboruwa Esq.
“Law Enforcement is the Duty of the police and not of the military. We cannot continue to wake up to people with camouflage and guns every day.
Nigerian Constitution says that “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions. If Kanu has said anything to incite violence, you arrest him and charge him to court. You do not deploy the army to shut his mouth.”
Military “Operation Python Dance” in Abia, An Invasion and Act of Terrorism – Chuks Nwachukwu Esq. (Legal Practitioner)
it is an act of terrorism to intimidate a population. When you deploy the Military against a civil and unarmed populace to show force. That is terrorism.
Dr. Olubunmi Afonja Celebrates 50th Birthday in Totowa New Jersey
Dr. Olubunmi Olutoyin Afonja Celebrates 50th Birthday in Totowa New Jersey Totowa, New Jersey, USA: Members of the family of Dr. Olubunmi Afonja as well as her friends, relatives and […]
Anglican Uka Ndi Igbo Bronx Holds Dedication of Its New Church Building in Bronx New York
Anglican Uka Ndi Igbo Bronx Holds Dedication of Its New Church Building in Bronx New York Bronx, New York: Recently, the vicar and laity of the Anglican Uka Ndi Igbo […]
Memorial – Celebrating A Life of Gratitude – Held for Adedapo (Dapo) Awotoye
Memorial – Celebrating A Life of Gratitude – held for Adedapo (Dapo) Awotoye New York: An ECK memorial service titled “Celebrating A Life of Gratitude” was recently held for Adedapo […]
Chief Lady Rose Iwuagwu Celebrates Birthday, Thanksgiving in Yonkers New York
Chief Lady Rose Iwuagwu Celebrates Birthday And Thanksgiving in Yonkers New York Yonkers, New York, USA: Recently the family, friends, relatives and well wishers of Chief Lady Rose Iwuagwu came […]
The Juice That Kills Cancer In 48 Hours! – Oncologists Accidental Discovery
This piece states that a a group of Canadian scientists discovered that there’s an effective herb that can kill cancer naturally and without side-effects in just 2 days! If true, this would be great. But is it true? Do Your Research, and Let’s Discuss.
PRESS RELEASE: African Kings Meet Native American Chiefs To Broker Peace On Nelson Mandela Day (Spirit Of Peace)
African Kings Meet Native American Chiefs To Broker Peace On Nelson Mandela Day (Spirit Of Peace) Contact: Wale Idris Ajibade Executive Director 646-226-0262 wale.ajibade@africanviews.org FOR […]
On False Leaders, False Security, Manipulations in High Places, Power, and The Dawn of Reckoning
“warnings of such impending demise will always be there, tugging and pulling for recognition, but will always be ignored in the euphoria of the false security or false pleasure temporarily afforded by the selfish machinations to stay in power, maintain affluence, score vengeance, or political advantage…..”
New York African Film Festival Celebrates 24th Successful Film Festival
This year’s festival showcased some of the most cutting edge cinema coming from the African continent and the African Diaspora today, along with classic and archival films…
Joni Wellness Celebrates 60th Birthday Anniversary in Madison New Jersey
“When when we free our Spirits through creative involvement, magic happens! (Healing, too…) With all happening in the world today, the significance of non-violent beginnings becomes even more important. Violence is the result of ignorance. Ignorance begets fear. Each moment is a new beginning, …” – Joni
PROFILE: Sir (High Chief) Lazarus Mbamara Ekejiuba, (KSJI) (Akuruo-ulo 1)
“Sir Laz lived to be quite old and by far the oldest in his village when he passed at the ripe age of 93, a most fulfilled life in every aspect, a journey with such memorable strides, an exit of a giant among men, a sunset for now, yet a joyfull reunion with God Almighty.”
Exit of A Legend And Celebration of Life Event: Sir (High Chief) Lazarus Mbamara Ekejiuba
“His passing was appropriately dubbed the “exit of a Legend” and treated as a “celebration of life” considering that he peacefully passed at a ripe age and as the oldest person in his community after having lived a very fulfilling life.”
City of Newark African American Heritage Parade 2017 in Newark, New Jersey
City of Newark holds African American Heritage Parade 2017 in Newark, New Jersey The City of Newark held its African American Heritage Parade on Sunday, May 28th. The event was […]
Guest Opinion-ed: Bargaining and Haggling With Struggling or Small Vendors
Guest Editorial Opinion: Bargaining And Haggling With Struggling, Poor, Small Vendors, or Low Income Earner Most times when we walk into big malls, boutiques and supermarkets we never question their […]
PROFILE: Sire Dione Conde, Goodwill Ambassador & Advocate of Social Justice, Women Rights
Ambassador Sire Dione Conde, Goodwill Ambassador, Advocate of Social Justice, Good Governance, and Women Rights. Ambassador Sire Dione Conde is a UNESCO goodwill ambassador for peace. She is also the […]
Surprise Graduation Party for Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji in Queens New York
Wife Throws Surprise Graduation Party for Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji Queens, New York: A surprise graduation party was thrown for Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji by his wife Casandra Iwule-Ogbuji in Queens, New […]
BOOK REVIEW: Design Your Destiny: Actualizing Your Birthright To Success By Henry Ukazu
BOOK REVIEW: Design Your Destiny: Actualizing Your Birthright To Success By Henry Ukazu Design Your Destiny is a powerful inspirational and self-help book that reveals the true authentic purpose, and […]
Massidi Agency Productions Gets Women Together In Good Governance
The Massidi Agency Productions advocates for social justiceAnd Women In Good Governance. Under the leadership of Ambassador Sire Dione Conde, the Massidi Agency Productions continues to advocate for social justice […]
Lady Pauline Ezeogu celebrates 80th birthday
Recently, the families of a great woman , mother to six lions and a lioness, grandmother to 16 professionals, a woman of substance, LadyPauline Ezeogu celebrated her 80th birthday. Her […]
CLASSIC SERIES: Nollywood Producers USA Award Night 2011 held in Maryland, USA
“The Nollywood Producers USA Award Night organized by Ghawood Angel Productions led by Nana Ampem was recently held at the Hampton Place in Maryland USA to honor some African Filmmakers/Producers in the United States.”
Former Miss Imo State USA celebrates traditional wedding in Queens, New York
Former Miss Imo State USA celebrates traditional wedding in Queens, New York Queens, New York: Recently, the Iwule family celebrated the traditional wedding ceremony of their daughter, former Miss Imo […]
Atuma Brothers Launch Comedy Skits
Atuma Brothers Launch Comedy Skits The Atuma Brothers International Company (TABIC) recently launched a series of comedy skits for the entertainment of followers of comedy in Nollywood. The skits which […]
February Fun and March Festivities – Courtesy of WomenWerk,
Celebrate Women’s Day at the 2017 WomenWerk Forum and Gala You’re invited to the 4th Annual WomenWerk Women’s Day Forum & Gala on Saturday, March 11 in New York […]