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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nigerian community in South Africa, on Monday, suggested that one of the ways to deepen democracy in Nigeria was to introduce Diaspora Voting. Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, the President of the Nigerian community in that country from Pretoria, made this suggestion in a telephone chat with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Diaspora Voting is all about external voting, which may be part of a country’s electoral process based on the principle of universality of franchise. Anyene, who said he was proud of the nation’s democracy and would always associate with it, posited that one the ways of deepening democracy in the country was to introduce Diaspora Voting. He said that many Nigerians abroad were eager to be part of the electoral process and that Diaspora Voting would give them the opportunity to vote for the candidates of their choice. “As we celebrate Democracy Day with other Nigerians, it has become pertinent to appeal to the Federal Government to introduce Diasp...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Anayo Okoli. UMUAHIA – THE leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has commended the leadership and members of Ohaneze Youths Council for their steadfastness and faith in the struggle to achieve the Republic of Biafra and urged them to keep the spirit on. Kanu who spoke Sunday at his Afaraukwu Umuahia North Council home, when a delegation of Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, led by the President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro paid him a solidarity visit, praised the President of OYC for his leadership and support for the cause of Biafra even in the face of persecution by the past leaders of the parent body, Ohaneze Ndigbo. Kanu was said to have reminded the visitors that the fight for the liberation of Ndigbo was not a personal project and personal gain but a fight for the good of the entire Igbo people and urged them to persevere and assured them that they would continue to work together to save Ndigbo and set them free. In his remarks, Isig...

http://ift.tt/2qp46b0 The Efik is an ethnic group primarily located in southeastern Nigeria, in the southern part of Cross River state. They make up a significant number of the Calabar people, they generally speak the Efik language and their signature soup is ‘Edikang Ikong’. The Efik people have an interesting culture that unfortunately most people don’t know about. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 interesting facts about the Efik people. Descendants of Israel You probably wouldn’t have guessed this, but the Efik people are believed to be of Hebrew origin. Although, there are some accounts that suggest that they are of Bantu origin, they are generally believed to have originated from the Orient, precisely from Palestine. The Ekombi Dance The Efik might be a minority tribe, but there’s definitely nothing minor about their rich cultural heritage. One of the ways this rich cultural heritage manifests is through the Ekombi dance, a colourful dance that is bea...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The International Federal of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Saturday called on the Judiciary and security agencies to enforce the implementation of laws protecting children in the country. Mrs Inime Aguma, the Country Vice President of the association, made the appeal in a statement to commemorate this year’s Children’s Day in Abuja. According to her, the Federal and State governments needs to look into the rights of children with the view to addressing the issues. “Nigeria has enacted the Child Rights Act, 2003. We call upon those states that are yet to enact state Laws in line with this Act to do so. “Those states that have Laws protecting Child Rights Act in place must ensure effective implementation. “It is necessary as a country, signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1990, and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, 1999, to ensure that the rights and welfare of our children,” she said. Aguma said the event ...