Igbo Landing: Hopelessness Led 75 Igbo Slaves To Mass Suicide At Dunbar Creek In Georgia – Prof. Opata

By NewsBits A 2-day International Conference commemorating the 220 years of “Igbo Landing” in the United States of America (USA) has ended in Nsukka, Enugu State, Southeast zone of Nigeria with an affirmation that strong will overcame barbaric and mindless capitalism. Making the remark yesterday during the event held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) was Professor Damian Opata. The former University teacher said that Igbo landing of May, 1803 at Dunbar Creek in the United States of America was a heroic affirmation of will over barbaric capitalism. Themed:…

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GOUNI Is Growing With “Incredible Speed,” Says VC, Prof Anieke

By Tony Adibe Like the Biblical tiny mustard seed which, when you sow it, grows miraculously and multiplies in every direction, the Godfrey Okoye University, (GOUNI), Enugu   which started in 2009 with 250 students has increased to close to 4,000 students presently. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, who addressed a press conference at the university premises in Enugu, said the university is “growing with tremendous and incredible speed.”  The Vice Chancellor said that GOUNI “is called the fastest growing university in the southeast zone…

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UNICEF Calls For Accelerated Implementation Of Child Right Law In Nigeria

By NewsBits The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has called for the accelerated implementation of Child Right Law in states in Nigeria in order to guarantee proper children protection and care. UNICEF also called on states yet to pass and sign their Child Right Bill into an Act (Law) to expedite action on it to move on with the rest of the World and make the World a better place for children development and safety. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chiluwe, made the call…

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