“Lauren James has apologized after receiving a red card in England's knockout win over Nigeria to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. James was penalized during Monday's game after she stomped on Michelle Alozie's back in their Round of 16 match. "All my love and respect to @alozieee," she said in an Instagram story on Tuesday. "I am sorry for what … [Read more...] about Lauren James apologized to Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie
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PUNCH NEWS: Niger gov. appoints Igbo man Special Adviser
Barely days after the PUNCH reported a demand by the Igbo in Niger State demanding a slot in Governor Mohammed Bago’s cabinet, the governor has appointed Mr. George Dike as Special Adviser on Inter-Tribal Affairs. The governor also appointed 25 other persons as Special Advisers in other areas of engagements. The list includes men and women from the state. Chief Press … [Read more...] about PUNCH NEWS: Niger gov. appoints Igbo man Special Adviser
Festival to remember Igbo Landing in USA
By Allyson Reynolds, The Brunswick News, Ga. The 10th annual IGBO Worldwide Festival of Arts and Culture will memorialize Igbo Landing by presenting culture, art, music and language on Friday and Saturday at Selden Park. The event will have performances from Georgia Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters, authentic Nigerian food, vendors, art exhibits and the Naming … [Read more...] about Festival to remember Igbo Landing in USA
Nigerian Senate rejects military deployment plan to Niger by Tinubu
" The Nigerian Senate has reached a resolution rejecting President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops in Niger Republic to restore democratic rule in that troubled country. Rather the upper legislative chamber advised Mr Tinubu and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), which he leads, to explore political solution to the crisis." … [Read more...] about Nigerian Senate rejects military deployment plan to Niger by Tinubu
Elon Musk vs Julius Malema: Outrage against controversial song ‘kill the Boer’
“Over the weekend, the Economic Freedom Fighters, a far-left South African political party, staged a massive rally in Johannesburg to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The faction’s leader, the incendiary Julius Malema, appeared onstage in his trademark red beret and belted out an apartheid-era song, in a raucous call and response with the thousands in attendance. … [Read more...] about Elon Musk vs Julius Malema: Outrage against controversial song ‘kill the Boer’