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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.”
Uganda presidential candidates hold final rallies
Uganda’s contenders in Thursday’s presidential election concluded their campaigns yesterday. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement flag bearer, concluded his rallies at Kololo Airstrip and Mukono North constituency. His archrival […]
The Killing of Unarmed Civilians in Nigeria – I Thought We Had A Free Country
“We call on the Government of Nigeria and the international community to investigate the incident and bring any culprits to book… We also call on the affected people and communities to remain peaceful and to rather seek redress through courts than resorting to armed-struggle…”
IMF and USA set to ruin Ghana – Former British Ambassador Craig Murray
“Just ten years ago, Ghana had the most reliable electricity supply in all of Africa …the IMF insisted that VRA be broken up…The result is disaster. There are more power cuts in Ghana than ever in its entire history as an independent state…”
1st Annual African Entertainment Nite, Baltimore Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Recently African entertainers from around the United States came together in Baltimore to hold the First Annual African Entertainment Nite event. The event which was widely attended […]
Book Review – Love & Stigma: The Outcast System By Sir (Chief) Adolphus Ekejiuba, KSJI.
REVIEW: Love & Stigma: The Outcast System – By Sir (Chief) Adolphus Ekejiuba, KSJI. The Outcast System is a practice whereby some people are treated as lower class humans. This […]
Hommage A Jean Emmanuel Jabouin, Un Des Pionniers Du Compas Direct – Par Louis Carl Saint Jean
Jean Emmanuel Jabouin, plus connu sous le sobriquet de Talès, a rendu son dernier soupir le 24 septembre écoulé à l’University Hospital (Tamarac, Floride). Il avait 85 ans. Talès a […]
Top Ten Most Popular Casino Resorts In Africa
With its favourable legislation and mysteriously attractive charm, Africa is becoming the gaming oasis of today. About 30 African Countries are in possession of casinos and gaming machines. Attracting players […]
Nollywood Producers Guild USA Hold Annual Dinner / Get Together 2015-16
Nollywood Producers Guild USA Hold Annual Dinner / Get Together Members of the Nollywood Producers Guild USA came together over the weekend to celebrate their annual end of year/new year […]
Another Exemplary Nigerian – Appointed By President Obama to International Economic Post
“Mr. Lew said that Mr. Adeyemo had “developed a network of international relationships in economic offices around the world to promote U.S. interests effectively.”
What is Kwanza? A Young Girl Writes. – By Wale Idris Ajibade
“African gift to the world. it is a direct effort to uphold African responsibility of self determination and value proposition within the universal ecosystem.”
Mbaise Association Annual New Yam Festival 2015 in USA
Queens, New York: Recently, the Mbaise Community in the New York Area recently held its Annual New Yam Festival (aka – “Iri ji”) 2015 at the Obi Igbo Cultural center […]
Nigerians in USA Ready For Another Culture Night, Independence Parade, Oct 2nd, Oct 24
New York, New York: Nigerians in the USA gathered at the Nigeria House in Manhattan, New York City on Saturday September 19th for one of its final meetings before the […]
Egyptian Billionaire Offers To Buy Island For Refugees
“All I need is the permission to put these people on this island. After that I don’t need anything anymore from them. I’ll pay them for the island, I’ll provide the jobs, I’ll take care of all the logistics. I know I can do that,”
Chicken Meat Sold in America Contains Cancer-Causing Arsenic – FDA Finally Admits.
“the arsenic added to the chicken feed ends up in the chicken meat where it is consumed by humans…also, Chicken litter containing arsenic is fed to cows… So the arsenic…gets consumed and concentrated in the tissues of cows,…”
Dangote Cement PLC Reacts To Our Editorial? Cuts Cement Price in Nigeria by N300
The question now is whether the price cut will be reflected practically in the open market or will it run into similar implementation problems that prevented the consumer from benefiting from such price cut in the past?
African Children’s Day In Durango, Spain
It was also an opportunity for the children to show their pride in their motherland Africa even while living in the comforts of the Diaspora.