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Have you been dreaming of studying abroad on a fully funded scholarship? The University of Ottawa in Canada has opened an incredible opportunity for international students. Known for its diverse student body and world-class programs, the university is offering scholarships worth up to $70,000 to support students pursuing undergraduate studies in English. This is a … Read more
The Ikeji Festival of Arochukwu Kingdom is one of the most cherished cultural celebrations in Igbo land. It is a sacred period when Aro sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, gather to uphold the customs, traditions, and spiritual heritage of their ancestors. Ikeji is more than just a festival — it … Read more
Maduka University, Enugu, has officially opened its doors for the 2025/2026 academic session admission. Following the release of the 2025 JAMB UTME results, the university invites qualified candidates who scored 140 and above to apply for admission into its various programmes. In this blog post, you’ll find everything you need to know about: Admission requirements … Read more
The Portugal Government Scholarships for 2025 open doors to exceptional opportunities for international students who aspire to study in Portugal, one of Europe’s most vibrant and culturally rich countries. This scholarship program is available for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, offering the chance to pursue higher education in some of Portugal’s top universities. An Overview … Read more
Umuahia, Abia State – August 17, 2025: The Global Women Director of the Igbo Global Network (IGN), Nnenna N’mma Lancaster-Okoro, Esq., popularly known as N’mma Abia, has urged Nigerians to take full advantage of the forthcoming voter registration exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), describing the act of voting as both a civic … Read more
Barr. Nnenna Nmma Lancaster-Okoro, Esq., a distinguished lawyer and former Abia State gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Nigeria general elections, has felicitated with Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide (OUW) on the occasion of their 2025 Annual August Meeting and the official inauguration of the Abia State branch of the women’s group. The event, scheduled for Saturday, … Read more
The Federal Government has officially withdrawn criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (commonly known as KWAM 1) over separate incidents of unruly behavior at Nigerian airports. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), announced this decision on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following consultations with key stakeholders in … Read more
Nicholas Ukachukwu, the APC governorship aspirant for Anambra State, has boldly stated that he will employ Governor Charles Soludo in one of his companies, either in Nigeria or abroad, after he defeats him in the upcoming gubernatorial election. In a direct response to Soludo’s criticisms, Ukachukwu emphasized his success in creating jobs and employing many, … Read more
A disturbing incident occurred along Nsukka Road in Enugu State, where power-drunk Nigerian soldiers were filmed forcing a driver to swim in muddy water after he allegedly splashed them with water from his car. According to eyewitnesses, the soldiers, in an act of retaliation, ordered the driver out of his vehicle, and despite his protests, … Read more
A Nigerian father has sparked outrage after reportedly marrying off his 13-year-old daughter to a man as a gesture of gratitude for healing him during an illness. The disturbing revelation came via a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where the young girl recounted her experience. In the video, she explained … Read more