August 6, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Dennis Memorial Grammar School Convention Clem and I were in Newark New Jersey for the weekend. The Dennis Memorial Grammar School, or DMGS Old Boys Association of North America, DOBANA, held its Convention from Friday to Sunday. I have become accustomed to … Continue reading
July 9, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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President Macron in Nigeria President Macron was in Nigeria for a couple of days last week. Our son Sam, with his company Trace TV, was instrumental in making the arrangements for Macron’s visit to one of Nigeria’s most famous destinations. … Continue reading
May 22, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Singing City Clem and I went to Philadelphia for a delayed Mother’s Day celebration with our daughter Beth and her family. She sang yesterday with Singing City, an old and revered Philadelphia chorus. Before the concert she introduced me to “I … Continue reading
April 27, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Legacies of Biafra I had a wonderful time in London. Legacies of Biafra, Reflections on the Nigeria-Biafra War 50 Years On, was an exciting and well-presented conference. Louisa Egbunike and Yvonne Mbanefo were the principal organizers. Unu mere nke oma! … Continue reading
March 10, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Humanitarian Crisis The former ambassador to Nigeria John Campbell is at the Council on Foreign Relations. He writes about much of sub-Sahara Africa. He has written before about the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. He had two recent posts I want … Continue reading
March 2, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s Economy in Distress The Financial Times in an article on February 28 says that Nigeria saw the first year in a quarter century with a decline in economic growth. It’s a sad end to a difficult year, a year of … Continue reading
October 25, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Niger Delta Avengers Destroy Oil Pipelines I have some sympathy for the Niger Delta Avengers, though I abhor their actions. They destroy oil pipelines to advance their cause. Yet they have reason to be upset. Since the early days of … Continue reading
October 21, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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President Buhari’s Wife in The Other Room President Buhari embarrassed some of his country-people last week! He was in Germany in an effort to promote investments in Nigeria. His wife had made a comment, saying she might not vote for him … Continue reading
March 7, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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International Women’s Day March 8th How will you celebrate? I will go to the Westport Library in the evening to hear Caryl M. Stern of UNICEF speak on the refugee crisis and its implications for human trafficking. My friend Barbara is introducing … Continue reading
January 15, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Step It Up I flew to Miami, Florida this afternoon for the bi-annual board meeting of the USNC UN Women, the United States National Committee for United Nations Women. Our meeting starts Saturday morning and finishes at noon on Sunday. … Continue reading