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Seriously I’m tired of these Igbo people. Na only them dey nigeria? Abi is it now an everyday thing now?

Even haters are beginning to shout Igbo Amaka

Gj

Chibawanye Ene, a Nigerian-born US-based doctor, has won the 2019 Ronald L. Bittner Award on brain tumor research.

According to the Applied Radiation Oncology, a quarterly journal on cancer, Ene received the award at the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) annual scientific meeting which held from April 13 to April 17 in San Diego, US.

Ene, 37, hails from Akpugo in Nkanu west local government area of Enugu state. He won the award with his research work titled: “Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy Enhances Radiation-induced Abscopal Response in Glioblastoma”.

Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord with symptoms ranging from headaches to personality changes, nausea, and incontinence.

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps immune system fight cancer, although it has been largely unsuccessful in the treatment of Glioblastoma.

According to the journal, the molecular structure of the tumor found in that form of cancer only allows few of the cancerous cells to be eliminated during treatment.

The new findings in Ene’s research have shown promise for better treatment options, revealing that “radiation combined with Anti PD L1 therapy induces an immunological response to unirradiated glioblastoma”.

“The researchers are currently optimizing other treatment combinations that could also be readily assessed in phase I human clinical trials,” the journal said.

Endowed by E. Laurie Bittner in memory of her husband, the Ronald L. Bittner Award is given out yearly for the best abstract paper on brain tumor research submitted by a resident doctor or junior faculty member in the US.





https://www.thecable.ng/nigerian-born-doctor-wins-brain-tumor-research-award-in-us

Igbo Amaka again. We no dey tired

Lady graduates as overall best student from LASU after years of delayed admission

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A young Nigerian lady has graduated as the overall best student from LASU - The young lady graduated with a 4.9 CGPA in mathematics

Enumah Nneka Karen was celebrated by her role model who rejoiced for her success Enumah Nneka Karen, an exceptional young lady, has graduated as the overall best student at the Lagos State University, after years of waiting to get an admission.

The young lady graduated with a 4.9 CGPA in mathematics. Aside from graduating as the overall best student, she also graduated as the best student in the mathematics department and best graduate in the faculty of science. She is one of Lagos State University’s graduating students for the class of 2018. She had a 4.9 Cumulative Grade Point Average out of 5.0.

LASU overall best graduating student reveals he sold chickens to pay fees In a chat with Legit.ng, one Victoria Ojukwu shared the story and celebrated her Karen. Ojukwu urged Legit.ng to share the story for the world to know and also expressed her desire to meet the brilliant lady.

Ojukwu revealed that it took Karen so long to gain admission into a university after graduating in 2018. She noted that Karen had graduated from Lagos State Model College. She said: "I really hope you consider sharing her unique case of excellence...it took her so long to get admission after graduating from high school since 2011."

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Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1238937-friend-celebrates-lady-graduates-student-lasu-years-delayed-admission.html

BeautifulMind2:
I have defeated you on this, your initial post was no Igbo in the House of Lords now how many Yorubas are mayor in UK Your claims earlier was Yoruba dominated in UK politics, Igbos are leading in US, Canada, Germany

Igbos Leading in Italy and Poland too

Igbos again?

From India to Canada to Uk to USA to Italy to Poland to Germany to Singapore.

Just like MTN, igbos everywhere you go.

Igbo Amaka bikonu. We too much abeg.

Nigerian lady in Texas earns 6.9 GPA, becomes first black valedictorian in school's 125-year history

A Nigerian female student named Tobechukwu Tobi Phillips recently made Nigerians proud by breaking all barriers to becoming the first Black valedictorian in Alvin High School’s 125 year history. She outdid herself by earning a 6.9 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The school located in Texas, USA, was first established in 1894 and integrated with African-American students in 1965.

For the first time in the history of the institution, Tobi Phillips earned a 6.9 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Tobi earned A's in all the AP courses she took during her four years in the school. This placed her at the top of her class. Out of a school with approximately 2,800 students, only 86 are Black student. Despite this, the Nigerian lady worked her way to the very top. Due to her excellent performance, the Nigerian genius received the Full-Ride Forty Acre Scholarship to attend the University of Texas at Austin.

It is the most prestigious scholarship offered by the school. In fact, out of 4,000 students, only 16 were chosen. It was not all a bed of roses for Tobi Philips. For one, she had to deal with a number of challenges and jeers from her peers. But, she managed to brace all these odds and achieve her goal. Apart from being an A-student accademically, Tobechukwu Phillips is also a decorated volleyball and track athlete. She is a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Rho Kappa Honor Society, the president of the National Honor Society and an AP ambassador.

Presently, she is set to attend the Nursing School at UT in the fall. She plans to one day own her own clinic as a pediatric nurse practitioner. As a valedictorian, Tobi had a useful word of advice for other youths like her

https://www.legit.ng/1238672-nigerian-lady-texas-earns-69-gpa-black-valedictorian-schools-125-year-history.html?fbclid=IwAR3xT_ZqY4ki39fqIJwSQ3TT2PWG7XQ_HoNp6Fwc05wmIX7TuPoZyNPL5DE

Three Nigerians already in the Uk ��, plus one in Canada who from being a Minister of Municipal Affairs in Alberta, Canada, became elected and sworn in as the first black migrant member of parliament.

And guess what? They are all igbos.

Another Nigerian Victoria Obaze becomes Mayor in uk


Mrs Victoria Obaze, a Nigerian from Imo State made history on Wednesday after she was sworn into office as the first black female Civic Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom (UK).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obaze’s inauguration on Wednesday is the latest in turn of events that have seen Nigerians emerge as Mayors in their area councils of residence in the UK.

It will be recalled that Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, and Mrs Kate Anorue, both from Anambra State, were recently sworn into office as Mayors of London Borough of Brent and Enfield, respectively.

Obaze who contested three previous councillorship elections in 2010, 2014 as well as 2016 and failed, eventually succeeded in an election conducted on May 5, 2018 in Whitechapel Ward.



She later became the Council’s Deputy Speaker following her nomination by her Councillor Colleagues from where she took over the mantle as Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

A statement containing brief history of Obaze obtained by NAN from her close associate and UK Chapter Coordinator, Ugonwanne Social Club Nigeria Int’l, a Nigerian socio-cultural group in UK, Ms Blessing Chijekwu, revealed that the newly sworn-in Mayor had lived in Borough for over 30 years.

“For Councillor (Cllr) Obaze life is all about service to humanity with diligence. Her political experience started when she was elected as one of the board of directors to oversee the regeneration of her area, the Ocean Estate, in the 1980s.

“The move motivated her to get into politics having noticed that there were no black women in the council chambers and this led her to open a project named Healthy Life Style for Stepney Women, East London.

“The project was funded by local authority through Ocean African Caribbean Association which she and her late husband Chief Evangelist Charles Obaze, co-founded.

“She also established Ocean Saturday School aimed at ensuring school attainment for children, as well as Ocean Football Club through which young boys were able to have residential football experiences with Chelsea football Club.

“Above all, Cllr Obaze loves God with a passion; she is a member of Parochial Church Council (PCC), as well as an Executive Council member at St Dunstan’s Church of England Parish in Stepney.

“She is also a Secondary School governor in Tower Hamlets and a habitual visitor to the elderly and physically challenged in the community,” the statement quoted Chijekwu as saying.


The statement also quoted Lolo Ngozi Nwanze, President, Ugonwanne Social Club Nigeria Int’l as saying that Obaze was chosen as life matron of the club because of her meekness and morality.

“These are the virtues that have brought her to where she (Obaze) is today.”

Obaze who has four children and two grand Children attended West London College and Metropolitan University where she studied Business Administration and Community Sector Management at different times.

She also has certification in childcare which enabled her operate a registered charitable childcare centre in UK named Vicharles Play Centre. (NAN)


https://thenationonlineng.net/another-nigerian-victoria-obaze-becomes-mayor-in-uk/

Another Nigerian Victoria Obaze becomes Mayor in UK




Mrs Victoria Obaze, a Nigerian from Imo State made history on Wednesday after she was sworn into office as the first black female Civic Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom (UK).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obaze’s inauguration on Wednesday is the latest in turn of events that have seen Nigerians emerge as Mayors in their area councils of residence in the UK.

It will be recalled that Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, and Mrs Kate Anorue, both from Anambra State, were recently sworn into office as Mayors of London Borough of Brent and Enfield, respectively.

Obaze who contested three previous councillorship elections in 2010, 2014 as well as 2016 and failed, eventually succeeded in an election conducted on May 5, 2018 in Whitechapel Ward.



She later became the Council’s Deputy Speaker following her nomination by her Councillor Colleagues from where she took over the mantle as Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

A statement containing brief history of Obaze obtained by NAN from her close associate and UK Chapter Coordinator, Ugonwanne Social Club Nigeria Int’l, a Nigerian socio-cultural group in UK, Ms Blessing Chijekwu, revealed that the newly sworn-in Mayor had lived in Borough for over 30 years.

“For Councillor (Cllr) Obaze life is all about service to humanity with diligence. Her political experience started when she was elected as one of the board of directors to oversee the regeneration of her area, the Ocean Estate, in the 1980s.

“The move motivated her to get into politics having noticed that there were no black women in the council chambers and this led her to open a project named Healthy Life Style for Stepney Women, East London.

“The project was funded by local authority through Ocean African Caribbean Association which she and her late husband Chief Evangelist Charles Obaze, co-founded.

“She also established Ocean Saturday School aimed at ensuring school attainment for children, as well as Ocean Football Club through which young boys were able to have residential football experiences with Chelsea football Club.

“Above all, Cllr Obaze loves God with a passion; she is a member of Parochial Church Council (PCC), as well as an Executive Council member at St Dunstan’s Church of England Parish in Stepney.

“She is also a Secondary School governor in Tower Hamlets and a habitual visitor to the elderly and physically challenged in the community,” the statement quoted Chijekwu as saying.


The statement also quoted Lolo Ngozi Nwanze, President, Ugonwanne Social Club Nigeria Int’l as saying that Obaze was chosen as life matron of the club because of her meekness and morality.

“These are the virtues that have brought her to where she (Obaze) is today.”

Obaze who has four children and two grand Children attended West London College and Metropolitan University where she studied Business Administration and Community Sector Management at different times.

She also has certification in childcare which enabled her operate a registered charitable childcare centre in UK named Vicharles Play Centre. (NAN)


https://thenationonlineng.net/another-nigerian-victoria-obaze-becomes-mayor-in-uk/

The kwara state governor should take a cue from the Governor of Kano state Ganduje and break up the ilorin emirate into 5, creating Oba's to pacify the yorubas and retain the Gambari as emir of ilorin. Opc take note

MXr8p:
This is Jide Taiwo. These are major real estate firms that are holding real estate in Lagos and Abuja. Simple google search will reassure you.

Stop talking nonsense, Jide taiwo is not a major player in the real estate market in Lagos. They are in Lagos but not a major player. They are only dominant in Ibadan Oyo state where they started from and the founder is from there, but not Lagos..

Again, there is jide taiwo in Owerri.

Is this really owerri?

This is lekki, somebody must be teasing me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrkczG1yMpY

MetaPhysical:
It had nothing to do with dominance, Ijaw was the dominant force in the East. Missionaries played a significant role in the end result that produced Ibo as a majority.

Stop talking garbage from your mouth.

The some part of ijaw, ibibio, Efik and ogoni visited Arochukwu for pilgrimage

Chinua Achebe... has his book translated into 50languages.. mehn, it’s as good as a bible

Other Nigerians don’t appreciate that they share the same country with the igbos who are more of a blessing


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORU8BEeKCh0

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The troll has started replying himself seeing that nobody is giving him attention.

Just in

aniomafirstson:
Nwanne I agree

My grandfather fought for the biafran army during the civil war simply because he was Igbo.

I come from a family where almost everyone is igbophillic though there are some igbophobic ones.

I won't give up until anioma is zoned to SE even if I have to fight SE myself. It is a goal that must be achieved.

all in all I see all Igbos as one
there may be some misunderstanding or disagreement here or there due to Nigeria anti-igbo politics but I WILL ALWAYS SEE MYSELF AS AN IGBO MAN.

Anyi bu ofu

Can you sheath your swords now. Udo di ri gi

Chiwude:
Pazienza, Aniomafirstson, hammer, mightguy, nnamdijonathan and others. Please you guys should end your arguments on Igbo denials. It's an emotional topic and will cause more divisions on this thread. I can already see Pazienza in a win or burst mood. And if there is one thing that I have learnt on nairaland, that surely is learning when to stop flexing emotions, else you give trolls a chance to descend on you.
Issues like this demands offline strategizing based on your numerous suggestions. Let's don't give our enemies an avenue to Infiltrate this thread and feed on what we argue upon. Let's be wise and join Spyder in pushing this thread forward with pictures and other developmental topics. Thanks.

Gbam!!!! SECONDED

aniomafirstson:
pazienza

was the obi of aboh invited?

even obi of onitsha... was he present during the ceremony?

It would be very hard for someone from asaba to deny Igbo due to its proximity with Onitsha(they even speak the same language) and don't forget the asaba massacre.

If not for river Niger and state creation. Asaba and Onitsha people are the same people, same language and dialect, same culture, same everything.

Bede2u:
If the ss igbos dont take a stand soon...they will be left behind without apology.

Look at this map...the green part represents ss igbos while the other part is se.

Can u all see that no part of igboland whether se or ss is bordered by atlantic ocean.

The ss igbos dont have any advantage over se igbos. Time to cut the nay sayers off.

Se igboland is good to go it alone...and if asaba and genuine delta igbos want, we can go it together. Others can fvck off. We dont need them. And its time we get very violent about it.

Please u guys should forget this Ss Igbo vs Se igbo talk. Its becoming boring. Let's move on and focus on the objectives of this thread. Even though it is pan Igbo, which also includes Ss igbos, but, it's already dragging and rubbing off the joy of this thread. I can't believe that the SS Igbo and Se Igbo drag has taken close to 15pages. Please u guys should close the chapter and lets discuss more important things. Let the igbos in the Ss who identify as igbos be carried along and the ones who deny their igboness be left behind...Shikena

arinzeejikonye:
Proposed Douglas city centre mall

Courtesy of Goshprojects

Not bad. But I think it's high time we have a natural park, functional world class Zoo, museum and amusement park which will include an indoor Skeating rink, indoor wall climbing court, a pool for penguins, virtual games hall, bowling, a mini mall, a casino, a roller coaster ride etc.

This will elevate owerri's status as a tourist and recreational city to a world class level

ckenneths:
Mastercare international, a big private school in Asaba. ......

The school is owned by ex governor uduaghan's wife. I was there sometime in June and was told so.

raker300:
Awka, new areas

This is Owerri, I guess its a mix up

raker300:
Awka

Bro but this is owerri.

Chimok:
Chinwoke Nnamani
Chinwoke Mbadinuju
Achike Udenwa
Sam Egwu
Orji Uzo Kalu

Which of these men are still respected due to the impact they made in the development of their states

Beware of afonja


Which one of these afonja Southwest governors led their States the best

Aregbeshola

Bisi Akande

Olagunsoye oyinlola

Gbenga Daniel

Segun ooni

Ayodele fayose

Tinubu

Fashola

Ambode


Which of these men are still respected due to the impact they made in the development of their states

Abagworo, your penchant for always defending and covering Rochas like we are fools, is irritating.

I was in my village recently and I dare to ask what has happened to Rochas schools which have been left dilapidated and abandoned for weed smoker and criminals?

Same as his hospitals, which are either empty, non functional or uncompleted.

The one in Amawozuzu in Iho, ikeduru LGA is a ghost of itself ..

This pix is one of his schools in Ngugo my maternal home in ikeduru LGA as well. I snapped this in the evening and couldn't get closed cos I was late to go home.