The link below leads to the sad story of an 11-year-old girl in South Carolina, US, whose brain was eaten up by some deadly, brain-eating amoeba, after she went for a swim, leading to her death. Accoding to reports the girl (RIP) got exposed to the amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) following a swim in Charleston County’s Edisto River…… Continue reading 11-year-old Girl Dies After Amoeba Eats Up Her Brain
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The New Zikist Movement
By Obi Nwakanma,Vanguard Newspapers On February 28, I was a guest speaker at the Anambra State Association Black History month symposium on Nnamdi Azikiwe in Dallas. It was an apt and proper celebration of the life of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a true giant of the 20th century. In choosing to celebrate Azikiwe’s contribution, it struck…… Continue reading The New Zikist Movement
Why The Zikists Were Tried And Convicted
Shortly after the 1945 nationwide general strike in the country, some enthusiastic youths emerged as radicals to confront the colonial government. The men, who were leaders of the Zikist Movement, were tried by a Lagos High Court, and a number of them were jailed. FRANCIS FAMOROTI, Head, Judiciary writes. The ‘’Zikists Movement’’ was originally conceived…… Continue reading Why The Zikists Were Tried And Convicted
Toyin Aimakhu Is Zikist Movement’s First Nominee For Person Of The Year (2016)
Toyin Aimakhu did really great when her efforts led to the raising of millions of naira for the treatment of Mayowa Ahmed, a lady stricken down with cancer. Even though there was eventually a lot of controversy between Toyin and Mayowa’s family about the money raised, Toyin’s effort brought funds and hope to an issue that…… Continue reading Toyin Aimakhu Is Zikist Movement’s First Nominee For Person Of The Year (2016)
Leo Mezie And Nollywoods N3 Billion Largess From Jonathan
In 2013, then President Goodluck Jonathan announced that he would give Nollywood a special grant of N3 Billion. Since then, I have not seen any improvement in quality in Nollywood. Instead, we hear tales of terminal illnesses. Muna Obiekwe is dead. Leo Mezie’s 2 kidneys have collapsed. He has also lost use of his right leg.…… Continue reading Leo Mezie And Nollywoods N3 Billion Largess From Jonathan