Have you ever wondered what propels inspirational personalities? Inspiring persons have two core beliefs. They believe in themselves and they believe in others. Behind those two beliefs is a lot of hard work. When they speak of their ambitions, it is with great passion, optimism and enthusiasm. When backed into a corner, they always find a […]
By Francis Nwankwo It started with a phone call. I I filed a (free) form and I was handed an all expense paid ticket to participate in a seven (7) day Youth Impact program organized by Rotary International. The program, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is annual event meant to equip youths leaders from around the […]
Last week, another round of xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa erupted, with many shops and other property belonging to foreigners doing business in that country looted and set ablaze, while many of the shop owners were beaten in a mob action. That action, more than any other thing, is threatening African unity. […]
The month of July saw a lot of football activities involving primary schools in Aguluzigbo both mission and government at the Queen of All Hearts Parish field. This was engineered by the parish vicar of the parish, Rev Fr Ken Amakeze, who is also the manager of the parish-owned Holy Queen Secondary School. To Aguluzigbo […]
A humanitarian organization known as Anti-Piracy Association of Nigeria, APSON, has declared its readiness to fight piracy to a standstill in Nigeria through a massive consumer awareness campaign. The Organization which started on August 28, 2018, in Anambra State, is collaborating with security agencies to actualize its goal. The founder of the group, Mr. Frank […]
New Yam Festival is a major ceremony that is universal among Ndigbo but how it is celebrated differs from one community to another. For some the New yam festival is called Ikpoji, iri ji, and iwaji while some call it Otute. However, called, it is the celebration of a bountiful Yam harvest. Fides reporter, Mercy […]
Thousands of Anambra state youths, the State Governor, Chief Dr Willie Obiano, state government functionaries, the State Chief Judge, Justice Ijem Onwuamaegbu, members of the State National Assembly, Traditional rulers from various communities in the State, members of the State Chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria, among others, gathered at the Alex Ekwueme Square, […]
In a quest to harness great minds and encourage innovation, the traditional ruler of Alor community in Idemili South LGA, of Anambra state, HRH Igwe Elibe Mac Anthony Chinedu Okonkwo, recently hosted the four young students from the prestigious Saint John’s Science and Technological College, Alor, who made yet another history in the educational sector […]
Do you think that your life has ended because of the battles and challenges you are currently facing? Do you feel lonely, abandoned and depressed because perhaps you seem disadvantaged in life? Do you believe that all hope is gone because you seem to have no helper? Here is a story that will inspire you! […]
Nigerian writer and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has received an Honorary Doctor of Literature (DLit) degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. According to the school’s website, ‘Chimamanda’s books have challenged perceptions around issues such as identity and race, and her internationally renowned TED talk ‘We should all be […]