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
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.
April 23, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ghana is the selected place for Twitter to land. It has a strong Finance Ministry. He is on target to achieve great things.
December 11, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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#EndSARS is Still Going On President Buhari of Nigeria was invited to attend the House of Representative’s meeting yesterday. The House had requested his appearance. But he announced three days ago that he would not attend. Buhari gave no excuse … Continue reading
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
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
September 20, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Boko Haram Today John Campbell wrote a thoughtful piece about Boko Haram’s continued destructive presence in northern Nigeria. Though President Buhari has said repeatedly that the group is “effectively defeated,” they are anything but! He cites a recent New York … Continue reading
November 28, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Hate U Give, the Movie We were with our daughter and her family in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving. Friday night, Nkiru, our nineteen-year old granddaughter, came in from an evening with friends. “Where did you go?” I said. “We watched … Continue reading
September 29, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Final Notes from Cincinnati Visit; Our House Do you ever go back to the house where you lived long ago? From 7th grade, age 12, to leaving for Nigeria in 1962, my home was 224 South Grand Avenue, Fort Thomas. I … Continue reading
September 9, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Boko Haram Still Active Despite announcements from the Nigerian military that Boko Haram has been defeated, or as President Buhari said once, “technically defeated,” the group is still causing havoc in northern Nigeria. Many of the Chibok girls kidnapped three … Continue reading