Taking a break from all the bad news for this inspiring one, when Chika Oriuwa started medical school at the University of Toronto four years ago, she was the only black person in a class of 259 students. Today she … Continue reading Chika Oriuwa Named Valedictorian Of University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine
On April 26, 2020, Florence Nwando Onwusi Didigu, 73, defended her dissertation to earn her Ph.D. in Communication, Culture and Media Studies. Her dissertation and future book titled, “Igbo Collective Memory of the Nigeria – Biafra War (1967-1970): Reclaiming Forgotten … Continue reading 2020 Howard Grad Earns Ph.D. at Age 73, Reflects on Surviving Nigerian Civil War
Wazobia: Congratulations on your election as the new President of Yoruba American Community, how do you feel about this? Amb. Temitope: Well, I thank God for the opportunity to serve members of Yoruba American Community, I joined the community about … Continue reading My Vision for Yoruba American Community- Amb. Temitope Omotayo
Nigerian scholars in the diaspora are making the country proud with the knowledge they are impacting in students around the world. Maryleen Ndubuaku, a PhD scholar in computing, is one of those Nigerians changing the narrative of the country for … Continue reading Nigerian PhD Scholar Appointed Lecturer in One of UK’s Top Universities
A four-year-old boy identified as Abdullahi Umar was born without hands, but he does not allow that to stop him from writing as the little boy does so with his toes. It was reported that the boy resisted attempts by … Continue reading Meet Armless 4-Year-Old Boy Who Writes with His Toes
It doesn’t cost a lot to make a difference. 1.Encourage that boy or girl who did so well in WAEC, NECO or JAMB in your community or school with a gift. 2. Pay for the exams of indigent students or … Continue reading 10 Ways to Make a Difference Around You
Another Nigerian has been recognised on the international scale in the field of medicine. Misitura Lawal-Arowona provided a solution that could help reduce tuberculosis in Africa and India. Mistura undergoing a fellowship programme at faculty of science in Maharaja Sayajirao … Continue reading Meet Nigerian Scientist who Develops Anti-Tuberculosis Metal Drug in India
Miss Aimee Oyeniyi recently won the NAM Miss Pennsylvania 2019 (princess division) and would be representing the state at the All National American Miss in November. Born to Nigerian parents who ensured that her talents became nurtured. She started ballroom … Continue reading Meet the Newly Crowned Miss Pennsylvania, Aimee Oyeniyi
Olarinde Ayanfeoluwa has found an unusual way to express herself and create art in Lagos, Nigeria. What starts out as distorted scribbles slowly shapes into portraits as well as cartoon and fantasy characters. The 22-year-old discovered scribble art while attending … Continue reading Nigerian Artist Turns Scribbles Into Art
Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah has won the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing – often described as Africa’s leading literary award, for her short story entitled “Skinned”, published in McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern (Issue 53) 2018. Dr. Peter Kimani, Chair … Continue reading Meet Nigerian Writer Lesley Nneka Arimah Who Won 2019 Caine Prize
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