Nigerian News

The 19th annual convention of the World Owerri Peoples’ Congress held in Charlotte, North Carolina from July 18-21. Please find attached some pictures from the event. s’

The 2nd Nigerian Day held in Houston, TX, on Nigeria’s Independence Weekend. Sponsored by Rebtel, Hope for Us and Glazed Donuts, a 1000 scholarship was presented to a middle school student who created a project about Nigerian history, which was presented at the Nigerian Day on Sunday. There was food, …

The 2nd Annual Nigeria Cultural Parade and Arts Festival held September 29th at 1510 Polk near the Toyota Center, Houston TX. It was sponsored by Rebtel and Wazobia African Market and showcased colorful presentations filled with history, traditions and culture. Among the participants were His Royal Highness Eze and UgoEze Obichuku, the High Chief Priest Prince Baba Awo …

Pictures from the World Owerri Peoples’ Congress (WOPC) 2018 held at the Sheraton Dallas Galleria Hotel from July 19-22.

BY CHILEE AGUNANNA, TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY   Saturday, March 17, was arguably my finest hour since arriving the United States a little less than two years ago. I was awarded the “Best Student Overall” at the 26th National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Multimedia Short Course at North Carolina Agricultural …