Photos coming in from Ibadan show that the NLC strike scheduled for today is holding, despite the pulling out of a faction of the NLC (Nigerian Labour Conference) from the strike. With the current action by the Niger Delta Avengers and the onset of strike action by a faction of the NLC, the economy, which is…… Continue reading NLC Protests Rock Ibadan, Oyo State (Photos)
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The Igbo Story; How Igbo Race Was Started
The founder of the Igbo civilization was a man named Eri Ben -Gad. He was Hebrew, son of Gad, grandson of Jacob, great grandson of Isaac, and great great grandson of Abraham. He was a man of ideas. To implement his ideas on democracy and enterprise (Equianoism) he and his household left the Chineroth area,…… Continue reading The Igbo Story; How Igbo Race Was Started
NGO to create 1,000 jobs for female youths in Nigeria
(NAN) Caires Grooming Agency, a Non Governmental Organisation, says it will create 1,000 jobs for young women in Nigeria through its Miss Heritage Nigeria beauty pageant. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Ms Chinonso Emeka. She said the organisation would leverage on…… Continue reading NGO to create 1,000 jobs for female youths in Nigeria
The Economist Magazine Takes An Unfair Swipe At Igbos And Other Nigerians
The Economist just insulted Ndigbo gratuitously in the article linked to. It said; Southern Igbos dominate trade in hard drugs, proving adept at creating networks of buyers and sellers in the diaspora. Source: No fantasy | The Economist I have to ask the Economist (one magazine I otherwise admire: What have Igbos done to you…… Continue reading The Economist Magazine Takes An Unfair Swipe At Igbos And Other Nigerians
Did you know that Nwafor Orizu the man who coined the term Zikism was President of Nigeria?
By Obi Nwakanma This article originally appeared in Vanguard. The mish-mash of Nigeria’s post-war history has permitted many sad revisions which in turn has made Nigerian historical studies and its statements therefrom to be lopsided, ethnic, and gnarled. We have tended in Nigeria to celebrate the worst of us, and have confined Nigeria’s true national…… Continue reading Did you know that Nwafor Orizu the man who coined the term Zikism was President of Nigeria?