ANNOUNCEMENT: Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone to Receive Brand New High-end Ultrasound Scanner New York to Freetown, Sierra Leone: Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone to receive a Brand New High-end Ultrasound Scanner from African Views. Connaught Hospital was first opened in 1912 by the Duke of Connaught, Prince Arthur. President Kabbah re-opened the hospital on […]
This is a Press Release from the Organization For the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) New York to the effect that things have improved at the Nigeria consulate office in New York. Please read and be the judge. Let us know your thoughts/feedback in the comments box.
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.
“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. “
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 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traditional African kings meet with native American Chiefs at the Wall street’s historic federal hall to mark the official end of the legendary […]
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 were directed by Pascal Atuma, and produced by Dr Oscar Atuma and co-Produced by Chioma Okoye, under the aegis of “The Atuma Brothers International Company […]
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 City! Join women from across the tri-state area for panel discussions, networking and skillshare workshops centered on our 2017 theme “Self-Care Isn’t Selfish!” Join trailblazing […]
“Since its inception, the African Union (AU) has been working to consolidate the orientations defined by the Abuja Treaty to gradually achieve integration and promote socio- economic development. The building of the African Economic Community (AEC) is one…”
African Union Commission Signs MoU with Book of African Records for The African Factbook Project December 17, 2016 , Press Release, AUC Chairperson 17 December 2016- The African Union Commission, led by Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and the Book of African Records, have signed an MoU for the research and production of a publication titled […]
Toward Sustainable Food Security In Imo State Of Nigeria: A Manual For Agricultural Development Of Imo State, Conceived, Organised And Driven By All Farmers Association (Afan) Imo State And Edited And Presented By M A C Odu Executive Summary: Imo State lies within Africa’s rainforest belt. It has fertile land resources for farming which can […]
“Africans must rise to the challenge of telling their own stories. There are many African stories to be told, and histories and cultures to be safeguarded through the African perspective. Nollywood offers both a voice for our people and a bed of investment opportunities to be explored and enjoyed.”
Ethnic Africans Endorse Hillary Clinton For President of the United States. To Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release: Dr. Sylvester Okere President & CEO United People For Africa Congress, Nov. 7, 2016 I am writing on behalf of all African Organizations that attended the African Diaspora & Governance Symposium on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the […]
African Events BOOK RELEASE – Media Law and Policy in Nigeria by Linus Nnabuike Malu This study of the state of media law in Nigeria contains analyses of the interplay of law, politics, the economy and other social factors on the state of freedom of expression. Juxtaposed are the regime of media law and regulations, […]
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 ACTRESS Jacinth Sutphin Chillton De M. James FAVORITE PROMISING ACTRESS […]
“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.”
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 Theatre of Glendale California USA and will air worldwide. Over 500 Million viewers worldwide will read about the glitz and glamour of NAFC Awards Night […]
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.
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 his journalism career after graduation from Daily Times JOURNALISM Institute and Nigeria institute of journalism in 1986. After his internship with the New Nigerian News […]
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 a period of four years and may be renewed. She was sworn in on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Newark City Hall in New […]
On the CSFP website, you can find information on: which countries are offering Commonwealth Scholarships at the moment, who to contact in your own country, etc…
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries….must be submitted by 19 November 2015 at the latest.
And young people like you are driving so much of this progress — because Africa is the youngest continent. I saw the power of youth on my trip. …You do not lift yourself up by holding somebody else down…
The Nollywood Producers Guild USA and African Pictures Inc have kicked off the shooting of a combined Nollywood, Hollywood international feature film with the arrival of Nollywood top actress Annie Macaulay Idibia. The wife of music superstar TuFace Idibia and a co-star actress in the popular movie BlackBerry Babes just arrived in New York with her […]
The NAFCA Honors Hollywood 2015 is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious NAFCA Literary Arts Award for this year. Mr. Wole Soyinka, Dr. Kole Odutola, Dr. Fumi Hancock and Mrs. Odile Koudou are well known for their work as a civil rights activist, artist, and prolific body of work includes writing poetry, memoirs, novels […]
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; the premium black film festival in the world finally agrees to host its festival in different African countries every year on rotational basis after its […]
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
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 and older. Immigration status does not matter and applicants will not be asked about their status. The ID is free to people who apply this year […]
New York, NY – September 29, 2014 – On Saturday, September 27, the Nigerian community in the U.S. came together at the Grand Ballroom in New York City for the Nigeria Centenary, USA (NCUSA) Awards to recognize individuals and organizations for their achievements and commitment to society as part of the celebrations to mark Nigeria’s […]
PRESS RELEASE: Preparations are in top gears for Nigerians and friends of Nigeria for the twin celebration of centenary of amalgamation of Nigeria as a nation and 54th anniversary of its Independence, in New York City.
ANNOUNCEMENT: NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Director-General, Dr. Paul Orhii, Tuesday lamented that “some unscrupulous businessmen have turned the country into a dumping ground by bringing in all sorts of products including expired hand sanitisers.” Speaking at a press briefing on NAFDAC’s activities, he said: “You are quite aware […]
Ebola has been ravaging West Africa including our dear country Nigeria. More than 2,000 lives have been lost and the situation is still gloomy. Though Nigeria has demonstrated that it can effectively handle the outbreak (we are documenting how Lagos State and Federal authorities combined to effectively handle the situation as an example of good […]
Directorate of Information and Communication Press Release NO. ……../ 2014 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia–10 September 2014: The African Union Commission has appointed Dr. Julius Oketta to head the African Union Support to Ebola Outbreak (Operation ASEOWA) that is deploying civilian and military volunteers from across the continent to ensure that Ebola is brought under control. The […]
African NAFCA Beverly Hills 2014 Saturday September 13, 7:00 PM-9:30PM The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 USA Hollywood & Nollywood were equally represented on the red carpet at the star studded sold out 4th African NAFCA Beverly Hills- 2014 as the Hollywood legends come out to support the prestigious Film and […]
The next Nigeria Independence Day Parade Meeting is on Sat. Sept. 12th at the Nigeria House…on 44nd street and 2nd Ave Again, it is free, self sponsored by individuals like you and I (not government sponsored). And its not only for one group of people or one religious group. It is wide open for all […]
For Immediate Release The US Edition of the Nigeria Centenary Awards (NCUSA) takes place in New York, September 26th – 27th, 2014 August 21, 2014 – New York, NY – As Nigeria marks 100 years as a nation, Nigerians in the US will be celebrating this milestone with a 2-day line up of centenary events […]
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