Igbo Union In Finland Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style - Events

The Igbo Union in Finland, the umbrella body of all the Igbo speaking people of Nigeria resident in Finland  celebrated their annual new yam festival "Emume Iwa Ji" on Saturday 25th, August 2018.


The union which is a registered Non Governmental Cultural Organization comprises of Nzuko Umunna Ndi-Igbo in Finland (Imo & Abia), Enugu Progressive Union in Finland and the Anambra State Association, Finland.


In Nigeria, the annual cultural festival by the Igbo people held at the end of the rainy season in early August symbolizes the conclusion of a harvest and the beginning of the next farming season. The celebration is a very culturally based occasion, tying individual Igbo communities together as essentially agrarian and dependent on yam.

This year's festival was attended by a large number of Ndigbo from all parts of Finland. The opening prayer was done by the chairman of the occassion, HRH Prince Idiagboff  who also spoke extensively on the agricultural growth and exploits in the eastern part of Nigeria, most especially in the area of yam production. The "iri ji"( New yam eating" festival which was filled with pomp and pageantry was anchored by veteran journalist, Chief Ike Chime.


The incumbent chairman of Igbo Union in Finland, Chief Barrister Simon Ekpa, in his speech, emphasized the importance of culture in nation building. He said " culture is the total way of life, through culture we are govern by norms and customs which are the pillars of any society.


According to the Igbo Union chairman, this year's festival is targeted at promoting multiculturalism within the Finnish society. He also sent a strong message to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the killings and continuous marginalization of Ndigbo in Nigeria. In conclusion, he urged Igbo governors and leaders to speak up against the marginalization of the Igbos and the genocide that is been perpetrated by the present government.


The climax of the event was the cultural dance display by various member associations that make up the Igbo Union in Finland. Also, the traditional chief's and elders danced majestically to the Igbo cultural music while the ladies added added icing on the cake with their glamourous dancing steps.


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Apply For Oracle Nigeria Mid-level & Exp. Job Recruitment (6 Positions) - Jobs/Vacancies -

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Tagwaye Foundation Celebrates Sallah With Buhari; Gives Out Food In Katsina - Politics -

The humanitarian torchlight of Tagwaye Foundation have captured the festive celebration of Eid el Kabir to reach out to less privileged persons in Katsina, Nigeria.

The foundation joined president Buhari at his home town in Daura to for the festive celebration and was delighted to give out relief materials, foods and other helpful assistance to Muslim faithfuls in Katsina state.

The reach out program in Daura was in view of the foundation's vision to alleviate poverty, reduce hardship and extend its hands of charity, as well as benevolence to the less privileged in Nigeria. The founders of the foundation, MC Tagwaye and Prince UC, where actively involved in weekend program. They expressed gratitude to the opportunity given to them to be helpful in improving and assisting people in the northeast region of Nigeria.

The Tagwaye foundation has been very innovative and committed to charity works and humanitarian gestures. She has carried out several programs in northern Nigeria, engaged different interventions and is yet developing creative and sustainable projects that will unveil a better society, for peace and unity.

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Beneficiaries of the gestures by Tagwaye foundation in katsina state, appreciated the initiative, stressing that, their commitments to humanity will be rewarded in great folds. Speaking to one "Aliyu Salisu, a beneficiary, he says " I thank Tagwaye foundation for showing us love in this period, when some of us cannot even afford food, but thank God for sending this NGO to be a blessing to us".

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Buhari's Handshake With Trump Vs Kenyatta's Handshake - Compare - Politics -

ompare the two handshakes. What can you say?

For me, one is expressing dominance, the other weakness.

One offered his hand to be shaked like a shy school girl, the other grabbed and returned a firm grip.

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'Buhari Lifeless': FG To Summon U.S. Ambassador Over Trump’s Comment - Politics

US Embassy, FG Keep Mum over Trump’s ‘Buhari Lifeless’ Report by Financial Times

BY: Victoria Ojeme

ABUJA – U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, is expected to be summoned by the Federal Government over the comment allegedly made by President Donald Trump about President Muhammadu Buhari in April.

The United States Embassy in Abuja has refused to respond officially to a report in the Financial Times of London, where US President, Donald Trump was alleged to have described Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari as not only being ailing but also lifeless.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as at the time of filing this report, kept mum over since the news broke.

The FT while reporting the planned meeting between Trump and his Kenya’s counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta billed for last Monday, claimed that Trump after meeting with Buhari last April, the first with any African leader told his aides, “he never wanted to meet someone so lifeless again”.

The Monday meeting which according to the report is part of efforts by the Trump administration to foster stronger ties with Africa is hoped would end US neglect of the continent.

Already, the White House said Uhuru Kenyatta’s Kenya was one of closest US security and trade partners in Africa.

“Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta to the White House on Monday for what will be only the second one-on-one meeting the US president has held with a sub-Saharan African leader since he took office last year.

“The first meeting, with Nigeria’s ailing 75-year-old Muhammadu Buhari in April, ended with the US president telling aides he never wanted to meet someone so lifeless again, according to three people familiar with the matter”, part of the report claimed.

However, when contacted, officials of the embassy declined comments on the issue. Calls to the spokesperson at the embassy, Russell Brooks, were not answered and another staff at the embassy who pleaded anonymity refused to also say anything.

On the Kenya’s President visit, the report said advocates of closer US-Africa ties hope the encounter with the much younger Kenyatta, 56, “will breathe fresh life into a relationship with a region that Washington is seen to have neglected as other countries, notably China, develop ever-closer trade and investment ties with the continent”.

Adding that, “Africa has never been high on his radar but if the big guy likes you he’ll find a way to make things work.”

Trump is widely criticised for not having an Africa policy. So it’s in his interest to have something from [meeting Kenyatta] he can present as a win.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/fg-to-summon-u-s-ambassador-over-trumps-alleged-lifeless/

Princess Shyngle: I Want To Date Emmanuel Adebayor, I Want A Rich Man - Celebrities -

Ghana-based Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle, has revealed one condition why she will jump into a romantic relationship.

According to the controversial actress, she will only date men who are very rich.

Princess Shyngle, who has warned broke men not to hit her up on social media has revealed the reason behind the said statement.

“I am tired of taking care of myself. I need someone to come and take care of me now,” she said.

When quizzed if she wanted a rich man she boldly said, “whether he is rich, whether he is successful in whatever he is doing now. He could be a banker but just be a generous person. There are many rich people who are not generous.”

“That is the duty of a man. You need to provide for your woman. You need to take care of your woman and you need to support her. That is just the duty of every man. And I am tired of guys that wouldn’t do these things. They are just about I love you, I love you, I love you and that’s about it. Now I want to see the ‘I love you,” she further stated.”

Reports earlier had a story of Princess Shyngle disclosing that she dated former Black Stars and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien.

The Gambian actress disclosed the name of another superstar she intends to date if she sees that things are right.

It was no other name than that of Togo international footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor who she said she may date very soon.

She described Adebayor as someone who is very rich and gorgeous and those are the things she is looking for her dream man now.



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UK returns £70m to Nigeria - Politics -

As British Prime Minister Theresa May visits Nigeria and two other African countries this week, the country reported it had returned £70 million recovered from a Nigerian, who was convicted of fraud by an Italian court.

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright, said in Abuja: “There was an Italian court case with a particular person involved. A portion the fund has been in the UK and that was the portion that was returned recently from the UK to Nigeria.’’

The envoy did not mention the identity of the Nigerian involved in the offence, but said more funds would be repatriated.

He stressed that his country was working with the Nigerian government to accelerate the legal process of returning the looted money.

“The British government has no intention of keeping one kobo of Nigerian funds in the UK. It all must come back to Nigeria.

“Just as in Nigeria, the UK feels that the judicial process is important, and we have to go through those processes before the money can be returned.”

According to ChannelsTV, Arkwright also confirmed that British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa during the week.

May is expected in Nigeria on Wednesday.

May’s visit to Nigeria is part of efforts aimed at boosting post-Brexit trade ties.

May, joined by several ministers and 29 business representatives from various industries, will be on the three-day trip, Downing Street said Monday.

She will be the first British prime minister to set foot in Kenya since Margaret Thatcher in 1988.

“As we prepare to leave the European Union, now is the time for the UK to deepen and strengthen its global partnerships,” May said in a statement.

“Africa stands right on the cusp of playing a transformative role in the global economy,” she added.

“As longstanding partners, this trip is a unique opportunity at a unique time for the UK to set out our ambition to work even closer together.”

The delegation will land in Cape Town on Tuesday, where May will meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as well as business leaders and young people.

She will use a speech on the opening day to set out how Britain can bolster its partnership with Africa, “particularly by bringing the transformative power of private sector trade and investment from the UK”, her office said.

May will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in the capital, Abuja and later on, visit Lagos.

On Thursday she will meet Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The prime minister will then see British troops in training action and tour a business school, before concluding the trip at a state dinner hosted by Kenyatta.

Among those joining May are representatives of the London Stock Exchange, the Scotch Whisky Association and manufacturing firm JCB.

http://www.scandalnigeria.com/2018/08/28/uk-returns-70m-to-nigeria/

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