May 25, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough! Dave Caplan is one of the singers in this fabulous video! He is in the choir with me at The Unitarian Church in Westport. He said it was really fun to do! I think that’s … Continue reading
May 27, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Memorial Day Memorial Day in the US is called the unofficial start of summer. Today was perfect for that title – over 80 degrees, sunny, not too humid. Clem was eager to watch the Memorial Day parade in Westport. He … Continue reading
May 25, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Free Trade Zone Unused? Zainab Usman posted on Facebook about a free trade zone in Nigeria that is now gone to waste. The Guardian News online calls it “Nigeria’s 450 million naira ‘White Elephant’.” More than a decade ago, the free … Continue reading
May 30, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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President Buhari’s First Year Review Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari marked his first year in office with a speech on May 29. He touched on major issues – Boko Haram, the Delta insurgents, and the economy. Buhari opened his address this way, … Continue reading
May 28, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Four Key Challenges Max Siollun shared photos of Buhari and Jonathan together as Jonathan showed his successor through the presidential compound. I took one of his photos to share with you – thank you, Max. Buhari campaigned against corruption, mismanagement, … Continue reading
May 24, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Tide Turning Max Siollun is a Nigerian journalist and historian. I’ve quoted him before. He shared his story in The Guardian about Boko Haram and how the fight has changed. Now it is Boko Haram that is on the run, … Continue reading