February 18, 2023
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Next President Coming Soon! Nigeria will have its next presidential election on February 25. It is very important for the country and for Nigerians everywhere. There are candidates from all the major parties. First name is Peter Obi, former Governor … 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 15, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigerian Politics Update Atiku Abubakar was declared the PDP presidential candidate recently, as I told you last time. Now he has chosen his vice presidential candidate, former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. There has been praise for the choice. But … 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
February 8, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Yale Women Authors “My claim to fame is that I was a member of the very first Peace Corps group,” said Meryl, one of the early arrivals at our home Sunday for the gathering of YaleWomen Connecticut. The first group had … Continue reading