May 16, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Chiefs in Igboland

One man, Chief Uche Nworah, tells his story to the head of the James Curry society in UK. He lists many favorable attributes of Chiefs, and a few less favorable!

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April 13, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Africa in Transition

Africa in Transition highlights the difficulties Nigeria faces. How many are their own?

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January 29, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Family Stories

My First Story I have a story I wrote in January 1969! It’s about a Nigerian woman who is facing the unwelcome prospect of a second wife coming into the marriage. Her name is Ifeoma (my daughter’s middle name). Ifeoma … Continue reading

January 8, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nanka and Its “Obinato”

My Daughter Beth My daughter Beth (known as Elizabeth) just gave me an update on her recent report. She says that one of her drugs, Linzagolix, showed positive results in recent tests. These are the tests in Europe, similar to … Continue reading

July 1, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Insights to Nigeria

Does Nigeria Have the Right to Secede? Biafra has the right to secede, the Northern Elders Forum in Nigeria said recently. The region known as Biafra seceded once before in 1967-70. But the secession was not successful. The Northern Elders … Continue reading

June 10, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Guilty or Not?

Wearing Sam’s Clothes I’ve been wearing Sam’s clothes during the day! Sam is my younger son. He had the business for 3 years in 1996-1998, but this was 25 years ago! The pants still fit me well; so does the … Continue reading

May 23, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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My Granddaughter’s Hard Year+

My granddaughter had a tough year. Buhari doesn’t seem to up to the task.

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April 10, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nearly Bare Funeral!

Igbos Seek Presidency The Igbo people are actually serious about contesting for the presidency in 2023! Though I have said that it might be useful for all states to contest the presidency, I believe the Igbos have a valid claim. … Continue reading

March 1, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Igbo People are Peaceful

Igbo People are Peaceful A few days ago one of the leaders of the Igbo people spoke out against corruption. He said he was of the firm conviction that his people have spoken out for peace. They mentioned peace as … Continue reading

February 17, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Layla Saad’s Remarkable Book

Half-Way Though the Book I am reading about Me and White Supremacy, Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor. Today is the 17th of February. So I’m more than halfway finished. (In case you missed prior posts, … Continue reading