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July 22, 2014

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WHO’S CHINWE OKONKWO, M.D., WHOSE SON ARRESTED FOR CAUSING HER SEVERE HEAD INJURIES

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CHINWE F. OKONKWO, MD Dr. Okonkwo has more than 24 years of medical experience. She has lived, worked and been involved with the families of Brooklyn for the past 20 years. Dr. Okonkwo has received numerous awards, including the Congressional Leadership Award from Congressman Ed Towns of Brooklyn for the best doctor who has made a positive difference in the … [Read More...]

BLACK ATTORNEY WINS MASSIVE $23.6 BILLION TOBACCO LAWSUIT

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins In a lawsuit of epic proportions, a Florida jury has awarded a widow a stunning $23.6 billion dollars in a verdict against RJ Reynolds Tobacco. The case is significant, not only because of the dollar amount, but also because it may affect millions of others who’ve seen their lives come to an end due to smoking-related illnesses. The punitive … [Read More...]

NIGERIAN IGBO FAMILY – 18 YEAR-OLD CHARGED, MOTHER SEVERE HEAD WOUND, 15-YEAR-OLD BROTHER DEAD

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DIX HILLS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Dix Hills man has been arrested after his father told police he returned home to find his wife unconscious with severe head injuries and his teenage son dead. Charles Okonkwo, 18, is charged with second-degree assault in connection with the alleged attack on his mother, Chinwe Okonkwo, 52. Police, meanwhile, are investigating the … [Read More...]

“I SHOT HIM BECAUSE HE DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH EJACULATE DURING SEX,” WOMAN

A Southfield, Michigan, woman who was convicted of shooting her lover over a suspected affair could be released. Sadie Bell, 58, admitted that she shot Edward Lee in the stomach … [Read More...]

VAGINA SMUGGLING IN VOGUE

When it comes to hiding contraband on your body, women have a major physiological edge over men -- an extra hiding spot. Police have accused some women of using their sex organs … [Read More...]

Boko Haram with their sophisticated weapons

BOKO HARAM CLAIMS CONTROL OF A CITY IN BORNO STATE

Nigeria's militant Islamists are in control of the key town of Damboa in north-eastern Nigeria, a local vigilante leader has told the BBC. The vigilante force … [Read More...]

WHO’S CHINWE OKONKWO, M.D., WHOSE SON ARRESTED FOR CAUSING HER SEVERE HEAD INJURIES

CHINWE F. OKONKWO, MD Dr. Okonkwo has more than 24 years of medical experience. She has lived, worked and been involved with the families of Brooklyn for the past … [Read More...]

BLACK ATTORNEY WINS MASSIVE $23.6 BILLION TOBACCO LAWSUIT

by Dr. Boyce Watkins In a lawsuit of epic proportions, a Florida jury has awarded a widow a stunning $23.6 billion dollars in a verdict against RJ Reynolds Tobacco. The case … [Read More...]

NIGERIAN IGBO FAMILY – 18 YEAR-OLD CHARGED, MOTHER SEVERE HEAD WOUND, 15-YEAR-OLD BROTHER DEAD

DIX HILLS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Dix Hills man has been arrested after his father told police he returned home to find his wife unconscious with severe head injuries … [Read More...]

HAVE SEX WITH ME OR I FAIL YOU, FEMALE TEACHER TO STUDENT

A high school English teacher in Connecticut was charged with sexual assault and selling marijuana stemming from an alleged relationship with one of her … [Read More...]

MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – A DAY OF JUSTICE AND PEACE TO CELEBRATE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITIES

Dr. Andrew Mokete Mlangeni, Johannesburg, South Africa The people of South Africa are beholden to the graciousness of the global community for the ending of apartheid. I am sure South Africans are … [Read More...]

EVELYN JOE ON ONYEANI’S LETTER TO AFRICAN PRESIDENTS

Hello Africa Diaspora Stakeholders: Generally, I share Dr. Onyeani's perspective. I noted so in another mail. Dr. Chika Onyeani has done much in many ways to promote the ideals in African … [Read More...]

SHAKA BARAT RESPONDS TO ONYEANI’S LETTER TO AFRICAN HEADS OF STATE

Shaka Barak Responds To Dr. Chika A. Conyeani’s Open Letter To African Heads of State This letter by Brother Conyeani, publisher of The African Sun Times” comes very late when we are 17 days away … [Read More...]

THE AFRICAN DIASPORA BRIDGE BUILDERS AWARDS

Washington, DC - On August 4th at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, the African Diaspora’s most prominent ‘Bridge Builders’ who have made contributions in the areas of development, … [Read More...]

African Diaspora Bridge Builders Awards - Draft 5 In support of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, The African Union (AU) Diaspora African Forum will host The African Diaspora Bridge … [Read More...]

ONYEANI’S LETTER TO AFRICAN PRESIDENTS: DON’T DISAPPOINT YOUR MOST IMPORTANT CONSTITUENCY DURING YOUR SUMMIT WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA

CHIKA ONYEANI'S LETTER TO AFRICAN PRESIDENTS Dear Excellencies, I am writing you this letter as you prepare to honor the United States President Barack Obama's invitation to to come to Washington, … [Read More...]

MASTERMIND OF NYANYE BOMBING EXTRADITED TO NIGERIA

Aminu Ogwuche is now with Nigerian security officials. ————————————- Aminu Ogwuche, the Nigerian accused of masterminding the April 14 bomb explosion … [Read More...]

WHITE HOUSE IGNORES DARRELL ISSA ON DAVID SIMAS SUBPOENA

White House adviser David Simas will not comply with House Oversight Committee Chair Darrell Issa's (R-California) subpoena to testify before the committee on Wednesday, White … [Read More...]

NIGERIA POLICE CAPTURES A BOKO HARAM LEADER

Lagos (AFP) - Nigerian police on Tuesday said they had arrested a senior Boko Haram Islamist commander known as "Chief Butcher" during a raid on an insurgent camp in the restive … [Read More...]

36 -YEAR-OLD WOMAN SENTENCED FOR SEX WITH A 12-YEAR OLD

A 36-year-old Florida woman has been sentenced to prison after admitting she had sex with her friend's 12-year-old son. Joy McCall, who has children the same age as the … [Read More...]

GIANT SNAILS FROM NIGERIA BURNT AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport seized an unusually slimy package — 67 live giant African snails that are a popular delicacy across West … [Read More...]

OSCAR PISTORIUS ACCUSED OF BEING DRUNK IN AN ALTERCATION AT A NIGHTCLUB

South African athlete and murder accused Oscar Pistorius was involved in an argument at a nightclub at the weekend, his spokesperson has said. Mr Pistorius had an … [Read More...]

PEACE CORPS ANNOUNCES MAJOR CHANGES TO APPLICATION PROCESS

The Peace Corps, formed more than 50 years ago to send Americans abroad to perform good works, is in the midst of its most serious challenge, with the number of … [Read More...]

SOMALIA HAS FIRST AMBASSADOR TO U.S. IN 20 YEARS

Somalia has posted its first ambassador to the United States since the East African government collapsed more than 20 years ago. Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke met with … [Read More...]

NEW ROCKET ATTACK ON TRIPOLI, LIBYA AIRPORT

Libya's main international airport has been hit by a new rocket attack a day after fighting forced it to close. At least one person has died and six have been injured at Tripoli … [Read More...]

HOW BET HUMILIATES AFRICAN ACTS

BY NAIJA SWAG Last year, we watched as Ice Prince walked proudly on stage to receive his BET award, we smiled and applauded as he called up his fellow African acts to join him on … [Read More...]

SHERRI SHEPHERD: “I WAS SERVED DIVORCE PAPERS AT THE ESSENCE AWARDS”

If you’re thinking that Sherri Shepherd’s leaving “The View” is the biggest news in her life this year, then you mustn’t have been an avid fan of hers. For instance, … [Read More...]

“2% OF PRIESTS ARE PEDOPHILE,” POPE FRANCIS – LIKE “LEPROSY”

Pope Francis has revealed that around one in every 50 Catholic priests is a paedophile. Condemning the issue as a ‘leprosy’ which infects the Church, the Pontiff was … [Read More...]

THE AFRICAN DIASPORA BRIDGE AWARDS – DURING THE U.S.-AFRICA LEADERS SUMMIT

Washington, DC - On August 4th at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, the African Diaspora’s most prominent ‘Bridge Builders’ who have made contributions in the areas … [Read More...]

U.S. INVESTOR SUES TO STOP SALE OF NIGERIAN BANK – MAINSTREET

By Chijioke Ohuocha LAGOS, July 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. court has summoned representatives of a body set up to manage Nigeria's rescued banks in a dispute with U.S. … [Read More...]

NAMING CEREMONY FOR BABY GORILLAS IN RWANDA – IKECHI UKO, RWANDAIR CEO, OTHERS PARTICIPATE

Kinigi, 1 July 2014: Rwandans today celebrated the birth of 18 baby gorillas at the 10th anniversary of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony. The event was held at the … [Read More...]

NIGERIANS WHO QUESTION GDP REEVALUATION: “EUROPEAN COUNTRIES COUNT SEX AND DRUG TRADE TOWARDS GDP”

PARIS — As the spokesman for the National Association of Sex Clubs in Spain, José Roca has fielded all sorts of offbeat inquiries. But rarely has he been more flummoxed than when … [Read More...]

NIGERIAN SCAMMERS BASED IN MALAYSIA SWINDLE U.S. WOMEN OF $11 MILLION

By Stuart Grudgings KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Hundreds of American women are being ensnared by Internet scammers based in Malaysia, with some losing over a quarter of a million … [Read More...]

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