August 31, 2023
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Boko Haram and Its Hostages Do you remember that 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram in 2014? This is the terrorist group that has a history of taking hostages. Since 2009 they have operated in Borno State, one of … Continue reading
April 19, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Still in Lagos Beth left yesterday morning, Saturday, on the US evacuation flight. And I didn’t leave with her! I appreciated your comments a lot! They helped me clarify my own thinking. I’ll stay in Lagos for at least another … Continue reading
March 21, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Experience Flex at Westport Library The Westport Library is a dynamic place! Experience Flex at the Westport Library is five days of events. The library is undergoing major renovation. The flexible use of space and the variety of programs the … Continue reading
January 20, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Chibok Girls Stay with Boko Haram An article in Voice of America online reports on a newly released video from Boko Haram. The video shows 12 Chibok girls who appear, “to relish their new life and disavow their old.” A … Continue reading
October 8, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Super Eagles Victory – An Anniversary Gift Nigeria’s senior men’s football team, the Super Eagles, defeated Zambia on Saturday. President Buhari called the match Nigeria’s anniversary gift, coming right after Oct. 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day. “Tonight the Super Eagles gave us … Continue reading
September 30, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Tribe or Ethnic Group? The most comments ever on a blog topic came as a result of “Tribe or Ethnic Group.” If you haven’t commented yet but want to, you still can! Either make your comment at the bottom of … Continue reading
September 26, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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New Canaan Library Author Talk The audience of about 35 people at my New Canaan Library Author Talk on Monday evening was enthusiastic and full of interesting questions. As people were leaving one audience member said, “Why do you use … Continue reading
September 22, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Global Citizenship I follow the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer LinkedIn Group. This message came from Karin Muller today: “Since returning from the Philippines (87-89), I’ve dedicated my life to producing television documentaries on remote cultures and conflict zones for National … Continue reading
July 28, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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School Over the Radio Children who are in refugee camps and conflict areas often have no opportunity for education. But for some there is a unique chance for school over the radio! “Tens of thousands of children across the Lake … Continue reading
July 20, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Beach Party in Westport 06880 Dan Woog writes a blog called 06880. It’s all about the town and people of Westport. Whatever he writes must have a Westport connection. Compo Beach is a major feature of Westport. For the past … Continue reading