July 27, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The strike which President Buhari is calling for an end now is full of contradictions in approaches. Too bad the strikers cannot compromise their differing wishes to reach an agreement now.
James Baldwin gave us a summary of the Conference of Negro-African Writers and Artists in Paris in 1956.
May 23, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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My granddaughter had a tough year. Buhari doesn’t seem to up to the task.
November 22, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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#EndSARS When the Buhari government asked its people to abandon #EndSARS, it didn’t count on the widespread support #EndSARS had received. The news had spread around the country. There was no leader for the #EndSARS commitment. It just seemed to … Continue reading
August 16, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Pictures from the Past Our younger son Sam is here for 2 1/2 weeks with us. It’s fun to have him around. I went early to church on Sunday to prepare for singing with the choir. Sam brought Clem later. … Continue reading
June 12, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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President Buhari and FCT Natives Tribalism is alive and well in Nigeria. In last year’s election the indigenes, or natives, of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, voted for the opposition. One of the factors their leaders stated was that in … Continue reading
April 13, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Basement Treasure Yesterday I found a new treasure in the basement where I’m clearing out files and boxes. In 1983 I wrote a letter to Newsweek about an article they’d published. They printed my letter and sent me a lovely … Continue reading
February 28, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s President Re-elected Nigeria’s election results are official – President Buhari and his vice-president Osinbajo have won a second term. Even before official results were announced on Wednesday our older son Chinaku was sure of the outcome, he told us … Continue reading
February 12, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria in the Library of Congress I was looking for information on the history of Nigerian cuisine for my new book, Food Cultures of Nigeria: Recipes, Customs, and Issues. What I found is a comprehensive history of Nigeria, written in … Continue reading
October 11, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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UN Women, October 11 International Day of the Girl UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile has written a letter to girls for today. She says, “It is a time for the protection and assertion of rights, a time to listen hard … Continue reading
December 11, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Barnes & Noble Writers Award The bookseller Barnes & Noble has their name attached to a prestigious writers’ award given annually to authors. I had never heard of it; had you? Adichie was one of three writers given the award … Continue reading