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Leading Folks Of 2019

 Names matter. For journalists, they can be the difference between a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ story. There may not be much to it when a driver runs through a red light. But when the number plate reads ‘Burna’, hell is let loose. Names! As the year draws its curtain, it is leaving behind names – names of men and women that made headlines in the past 52 weeks. The good, bad and ugly – they have made this passing year a roller coaster spectacle for both actors and audience alike. 2019 has indeed been a remarkable year. The general elections were

Igbo Folks In China Celebrate Culture With New Yam Festival

Igbo Folks In China Celebrate Culture With New Yam Festival

The Guangzhou Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in China recently celebrated its first New Yam festival. 

The event, as expected, showcased the rich tradition of the Igbo, with many Nigerians and Africans from all walks of life in attendance.

Mr. Jude Igboekwe represented the Consul General, Guangzhou Province, China, Mr. Wale Oloko at the event. Sir Anthony Okafor, President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, China Chapter and other eminent personalities were also in attendance.

Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, Coordinator, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Guangdong Province flew in from New York, where he had received GEM Award 2019, for the event.

President of Ohanaeze in …