Written by AFP Nigeria has received 4.2 million pounds ($5.9 million) looted by a former governor, who was jailed in Britain for money laundering and fraud, the justice minister said Tuesday. The money was stolen by James Ibori, the flamboyant governor of the southern oil-rich Delta state between 1999 and 2007. A landmark corruption case led to a deal in March signed by … [Read more...] about Britain return to Nigeria $6 mn stolen by ex-governor James Ibori
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Nigerian American honored by University of Arizona for Academic Achievement and Community Service
Precious Craig is graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in public health, with an emphasis in health promotion, and a minor in biochemistry. At the age of 3 she migrated from Lagos, Nigeria, to Phoenix. As a first-generation Nigerian immigrant, Craig has always valued the importance of education and is dedicated to serving others and giving back to her … [Read more...] about Nigerian American honored by University of Arizona for Academic Achievement and Community Service
Prince William’s Nigerian Friend defends him on Racism
Written by Bang. Asiaone Prince William's Black friend Is a Nigerian Seyi Obakin. He defends him amid speculation about racism in the royal family Prince William's brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, caused a stir earlier this month when they claimed there were "concerns" about the colour of their son Archie's skin before he was born, though they … [Read more...] about Prince William’s Nigerian Friend defends him on Racism
Gbolahan O. Okubadejo: Nigerian American – Among the top spine surgeons in USA
Dr, Gbolahan O. Okubadejo was born in Brooklyn, New York with parents from Nigeria, Dr. Okubadejo completed his early schooling in Lagos, Nigeria and returned to Brooklyn for high school. He then completed undergraduate education at Brown University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by orthopaedic … [Read more...] about Gbolahan O. Okubadejo: Nigerian American – Among the top spine surgeons in USA
POEM: Really, Nigeria Is Independent?
POEM: Really, Nigeria Is Independent?By Emeka Chiakwelu Arbitrary winking as set free in 1960Given a flag to hoist without metaphorGiven a national anthem to sing without clarityGiven a pledge of allegiance to recite without thoughtGiven a foreign language to speak, dream, cogitateHinged in freedom symbols devoid of significanceWhile fisted chains of bondage speaks volume, … [Read more...] about POEM: Really, Nigeria Is Independent?