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Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA hold 2015 Annual Merit Awards Dinner in New York
New York, USA: Over the weekend, the Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA held its 2015 Annual Merit Awards Dinner at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City. This years awards […]
Nigeria May Have The Richest And The Poorest Person in Africa – Oyebode
The Chairman and Managing Partner, Aluko & Oyebode a leading Nigerian law firm, Gbenga Oyebode Esq., has stated that Nigeria may have the richest as well as the poorest person […]
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award
Nigeria and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. The 20-year-old forward is the first player to win the new award from […]
African Cinema And Nigeria’s Nollywood Get Attention of World’s Number 1 Black Film Festival
Los Angeles, California: It is a new day for the Nigerian Film Industry, popularly referred to as NOLLYWOOD and the entire African Film Industry as The Pan African Film Festival; […]
USA Movement for Buhari-Osinbajo (USM4BO) Playing A Role in Nigeria’s Governance
“Nigerians at home and around the world expect the incoming administration to find essential agreement on issues challenging our great country…
Farewell Dinner For Nigeria’s Consul General In New York
New York, USA: Over the weekend, Nigerian organizations in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state area held a farewell Dinner in honor of the outgoing Consul General of Nigeria […]
Memorial Tribute To Late African Artists in New York
Recently, veteran musician and producer Emperor Adichie and friends came together to pay a memorial tribute to late African artists who once lived in New York and its surrounding states […]
Food For thought – A Collection of Gifts of Wisdom By Bob Marley
Many may not know him or believe in his belief of Rastafarianism. Yet if one puts aside the cloak of religion, politics, and race, and rather listen to the substance of his lyrics, one could find a lot of helpful gems of individual and societal food for thought…
Senator-elect Ben Murray-Bruce Honored by Filmmakers in the United States of America
Beverly Hills, California: Last Saturday in Beverly Hills, California, Senator-elect and Silverbird Group Chairman, Ben Murray-Bruce was honored by the Nollywood Producers Guild of America with an Honorary Lifetime Membership of […]
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.
Pan African Film Festival 2015 Rounds off With Spotlight On Nollywood
Los Angeles, California: This year’s Pan African Film Festival which spot lighted various films from Nigeria will be ending with a bang showing more films from Nigeria. This spotlight edition […]
Nigeria Independence Day Committee Hold Appreciation Dinner in New York – Prepare For 2015
Queens, New York: The Nigeria Independence Day Committee (NIDC) recently held a thanksgiving dinner to appreciate all those who contributed to the planing, holding, and successful execution of the 2014 […]
Nigerian Cleaner On N7,800 Salary Returns N12Million Found At Lagos Airport
A cleaner, Josephine Agwu, working with a concessionaire, cleaning Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has returned to the security unit of the airport, N12 million (twelve million naira) she suspected […]
Rejected, oversized dress fetched me beauty pageant crown – Cassandra Iwule, Miss Imo-USA
She is the reigning Ada Imo-USA (Miss Imo USA) and currently contesting for Miss Nigeria-USA. At 19, still studying Health Science at Queenborough Collage in the United States of America, […]
ID NYC: Government identification for NYC Residents, including non-citizens
Starting in January 2015, New York City residents will be able to sign up for IDNYC – a government-issued identification card that is available to all City residents age 14 […]
Upcoming Perfect PA and Effective Office Administrator Skills Training – Nairobi-Kenya – Jan 29-30
Enhancing executive and team performance; Greetings, A good PA and Office administrator makes an enormous contribution to organisation’s effectiveness and requires numerous professional skills to be successful in this role. […]
Anglican Church of Westchester Annual Harvest & Thanksgiving Event 2014
The Anglican church of Westchester recently held its annual harvest and thanksgiving 2014 event in New Rochelle, New York. In attendance were congregants and worshipers from around the New York, […]
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 […]