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 from around the United States such as Pascal Atuma, Oliver Oscar Mbamara, Chisom Oz-Lee, Bethels Agomuoh, Moses, Adedeji, Felix Nnrom, Chuck Ajoku, among...
"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."
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 the USA. Dignitaries include Nigeria's Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, Nigeria's Ambassador to the US in Washington, Senator Bill...
HOW IT HAPPENED: The 2014 Anambra State Associations...
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.
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 mix of African and American attendees who ate, drank, and then cut a birthday cake for Nigeria's 54th independence anniversary. Pictures by African...
Jude Uzodinma Iheoma was born August 1, 1956 to Mr.& Mrs. John Iheoma of Umuosoehi Oboama, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State. After his Secondary School education at Oraifite Grammar and Obizi High School respectively, he proceeded to...
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 and organizations for their achievements and commitment to society as part of the celebrations to mark Nigeria’s 100 years as a nation. This...
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...
Bronx, New York: The Udeh family recently celebrated the one year anniversary of the successful recovery from heart surgery of their wife, mother, sister, daughter, Mrs. Ngozi Blessing Udeh at the Church of the Nativity in the Bronx.
HOW IT HAPPENED: The event commenced with the arrival of friends and...
...through help of former President John Quincy Adams, the Africans won the case. Somebody must take responsibility and damages must be paid. Spain, having joined the action must take the greatest responsibility to pay compensation
Beverly Hills, California: On the 13th of September at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills the African NAFCA honored thespians among the best in the field of entertainment. Over 500 Hollywood celebrities came to celebrate the strides being made in Nollywood, the second-biggest film-producer in the world after India. The African NAFCA Awards...
A true friend or loved one will not watch a friend/loved one continue with a behavior that is harmful without offering to help. Yet, if such offer of help is rejected one has to respect the rejection and not force an acceptance.
Bronx, New York: Recently friends and family came together to hold a surprise baby shower event for Queenette Chichi Nnorom.The event was held at the Church of the Nativity in the Bronx.
HOW IT HAPPENED: Friends and relatives gathered in time and the venue was set up in anticipation of...
Recently, a pair of Nigerian teenagers, Eveshorhema Samuel-Alli and Ibukunoluwa Oladeinde proudly represented Nigeria at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, California, USA, and subsequently won an award for their research work on Halistosia (mouth odour or bad breath).
HALITOSIS or bad breath, is an unpleasant odour...
Los Angeles Nollywood Film Association Award (LANFAA) Celebrates 2nd Edition in great style and gusto. - By Stanley Chinedu Acholonu (SMUTKUT MOVIES)
There is something to be said about being immensely talented and popular and not letting fame and success get into your head as LANFAA feted 21 influential personalities of outstanding...
HOW IT HAPPENED: The 2014 Anambra...
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.
New York, New York: Nigerians in the USA gathered on Saturday September 13th at the Nigeria House in New York for a meeting of the Nigeria Independence Day Parade Committee to put finishing touches to the preparations for the forthcoming Nigeria Independence Day Parade 2014. In attendance were individuals, organizations, youth, women, and...
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:...
Though one may not see it, touch it, or smell it, the impact remains potent and sooner or later it will manifest...with some awareness people would be able to make the choices helpful to their health and their lives
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...
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...
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...
Maryland, USA: Recently, the Agbar family held a thanksgiving event in celebration of the triple milestone achievement of members of the family vis-a-vis retirement and graduations.
HOW IT HAPPENED: The event started in earnest with the arrival of friends and family from around the United States. After the guests were...
Depuis la rédaction magistrale d’« En écoutant Haïtiando » en mars 2000 par l’ex-président Leslie François Manigat, l’article « Toujou sou konpa » publié en juillet 2014 par Vincent Joos dans les colonnes du quotidien port-au-princien Le Nouvelliste est, à mon goût, le meilleur que j’aie lu sur la musique haïtienne....
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...
Though the heart-broken Nigerians wanted to win it all, it was not to be... the greatest consolation should lie in the fact that they made Nigerians and Africans proud by their spirited performance. We salute their achievements...
Queens, New York: Recently, friends and relatives gathered at the Obi Igbo Community center to celebrate the Special Birthday and Thanksgiving Event for Venerable Dr Emeka Nwaigwe.
HOW IT HAPPENED: After friends, relatives, and other guests settled down, there was a special service conducted by some top reverends and evangelists in attendance....
"...a people or generation without an identifiable artistic heritage or cultural orientation will inevitably suffer from a strange emptiness that could drastically impede the psyche of not only that generation but the ones to follow."
HOW IT HAPPENED: On Saturday August 9th, 2014, Nigerians from all walks of life converged at the Step Out center, New York for the 5th annual Nigerian Leadership Summit 2014.
he 2014 summit was guided by the theme: “Education and Security: A driving force for Nigeria’s socio-economic development”. For LEAD Nigeria, this...
“Goliath and the Ant” is about the developing love between Prince Odike and cocoyam farmer and peasant, Ngwamma. Being a prince, Odike has confidence in his abilities to change the world...
Bronx, New York: Recently, Comfortbliss Aliheukwu Ezeji launched her musical album titled - I Depend On Jesus - in the Bronx.
HOW IT HAPPENED: Friends, relatives, and fans from across the United States began to gather in earnest at the Nativity Church in the Bronx. In a short while the hall was...
"there is no greater love than to lay down your life for another..."
