Monday, 14 November 2016

University of Ibadan researchers develop cheap, effective saliva test for bad kidneys


University of Ibadan researchers develop cheap, effective saliva test for bad kidneys
November 3, 2016

TEAM of researchers at the University of Ibadan have developed an effective and cheap test to help diagnose bad or failed kidneys, a potentially vital tool for identifying acute kidney injury in resource-strapped settings.

Dr Taye Lasisi speaking at the side line of the Research Day 2016 of the College of Medicine, Ibadan, Ibadan stated that the effectiveness of the saliva based test marches that using blood or urine to check for  a bad kidney.

In evaluating the diagnostic potential of saliva, the team which included Dr Yemi Raji and Professor Babatunde Salako, compared the levels of creatinine and urea in blood and saliva of patients with chronic kidney disease in comparison to healthy individuals.

The cross sectional study included 50 patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, 50 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis and 49 healthy individuals.
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Results of the urea and creatinine levels in blood and saliva samples were similar; given the saliva test in individuals with chronic kidney disease sensitivity and specificity of 98 per cent and 886 per cent, respectively when compared with healthy individuals.

In addition, there was positive correlation between urea and creatinine levels in blood and saliva samples collected before and after in persons undergoing dialysis.

Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on muscles of the body. The level of creatinine in the blood rises, if kidney disease progresses.

Considering that the levels of the level of creatinine and urea in the saliva of patients with chronic kidney disease reflects their levels in blood, they indicated the possibility of using saliva as an alternative to blood in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic kidney disease.

Dr Lasisi, however, stated the need for further collaboration with other experts to develop a test kit that uses saliva to diagnosis and monitoring of chronic kidney disease.

This, she stated, would ensure that the saliva test can be carried out by the bedside instead of taking the sample to the laboratory. Also, no special training or equipment is required for sample collection and storage.

Saliva is a unique body fluid and like blood-based analyses., it has been used to identify individuals with disease and to follow the progress of the affected individual under treatment.

Before now, little was heard of kidney failure as a major kind of everyday illness, but the reverse has become the case in recent times. The increasing burden of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease presents a challenge for both developed and emerging countries like Nigeria.

Experts have said that 36.8 million Nigerians (23 per cent) are suffering from various stages of kidney disease in Nigeria, means that one in seven Nigerians is suffering from some form of kidney disorder or another.

Causes of chronic kidney diseases are numerous; the most common causes are diabetes mellitus and long-term uncontrolled hypertension. Others include: Polycystic kidney disease, overuse of common drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and paracetamol.
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Friday, 30 September 2016

Nigerian Girl Emerges Best Student in American University With 'A' In All Courses, sits on same podium with Michelle Obama


Nigerian Girl Emerges Best Student in American University With 'A' In All Courses, sits on same podium with Michelle Obama, 
22.05.2014
A Nigerian student scored 'A's in all her courses to become the best graduating student in an American University

20-Year-Old Nigerian, Merrilyn Akpapuna,  emerged best graduating student at Dillard University, New Orleans, United States with 'A's in all the courses she registered for.

A 20-Year-Old Nigerian, Merrilyn Akpapuna, has graduated as the best student at the Dillard University, New Orleans, United States.
Akpapuna, from Delta State, Nigeria obtained the highest academic honors Summa Cum Laude (First Class) and emerged the best graduating student.
The valedictorian who had the honour of sitting on the same podium with the wife of US President, Michelle Obama, during the convocation, said she encountered challenges when she first arrived at Dillard.
Merrilyn Akpapuna, with Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, President of Dillard University.
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“However, despite these challenges, my cumulative grade point average is 4.0/4.0. In other words, I made an A in every course I took during my four years study in the university,” she told Punch.
The Psychology graduate also took home the awards for highest academic achievements for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies.
Akpapuna who was the President of the African World Network Organisation and Lead Fellow of the Melton Foundation gave an impressive list some of her awards and recognitions at Dillards.
“At Dillard also, some of my awards and recognitions include the Daniel C. Thompson/Samuel Dubois Cook Honours Programme, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honour Society, Dean’s List of Scholars, 1st Place for exceptional work in Algebra Relay, National Institute of Science, Beta Kappa Chi Honour Society, Alpha Kappa Mu national Honour Society, and Psi Chi National Honour Society,” she said.
She wants to pursue a graduate programme at the Western Michigan University.
Three other Nigerian students in the university, Victor Ogburie, Stephen Igwe, and Emole Anyadimgba, were among the best graduating students, with first class in their various disciplines.

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Nigeria’s Igho Sanomi is`Africa’s Youngest Billionaire - July 27, 2014



Nigeria’s Igho Sanomi as`Africa’s Youngest Billionaire - July 27, 2014

At age 39, Igho Charles Sanomi II made history as the youngest billionaire from Africa.

His official biography:

“Igho Charles Sanomi II was born in 1975 in Agbor Delta State, Nigeria, the fifth child (and first son) of a devout Catholic family.

His father, the late Dickens Oghenereumu Patrick Sanomi hailed from Delta State Nigeria and was a retired Assistant Inspector General of the Nigerian Police.

He is the young, dynamic founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Taleveras Group, an internationally recognized energy and power conglomerate with offices in London, Geneva, Cape Town, Dubai, the Ivory Coast, Abuja and Lagos.
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He also acts as Chairman or Co-chair on the boards of companies with interests as diverse as construction, telecommunications, shipping, aviation and real estate. Mr Sanomi’s mother, Mabel Iyabo Sanomi holds a Royal title of Yeye Jemo of Isotun Ijesha Kingdom in Osun State. She was a renowned nurse and medical entrepreneur from Osun State in South Western Nigeria.

Mr Sanomi entered the world of business shortly after completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and Mining at the University of Jos in Northern Nigeria. He rose quickly to the position of Executive Director with Sarian Oil and Cosmos Oil AG, an international Oil Trading Company with its core activities in West Africa.

During his time in this role he single handedly developed the company’s trading operations by negotiating the export and delivery of fuel oils from West Africa to the United States Gulf Coast. He also developed a strategic alliance with a major international oil trading group based in Zug, Switzerland.

This partnership oversaw the import and export of millions of tons of refined petroleum products to and from the West African coast.

In the power sector, Taleveras Group is working in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Capital Development Authority on the construction of several electrical substations. Additional substations are also under construction in the Niger Delta region as part of the National Integrated Power Project. In 2010 the Taleveras Group coordinated a number of well known power industry suppliers to construct an 185MW power station and distribution substation.
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The second phase of this project, involving the delivery of a further 200MW capacity is currently in progress. Most recently, the Taleveras Group lead a consortium that acquired a majority stake in the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution company via a process of competitive tender. This company will be responsible for the distribution of more than 2,000MW of power in River State, Nigeria.

As the driving force behind the Taleveras Group, Mr Sanomi has been instrumental in the expansion and diversification of the company’s operations. Annually, the Taleveras Group trades hundreds of millions of crude oil barrels and millions of tons of fuel oil, jet fuel, gasoline, condensates and liquefied petroleum gas.

The company’s oil exploration and recovery activities include the acquisition of production sharing contracts (PSCs) for three offshore oil blocks in Ivory Coast and rights to a further two oil blocks in Nigeria.”

[Biography credit: Igho Charle’s site]

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Thursday, 29 September 2016

Nigerian Emerges As Best Graduating Student From Ghana’s Accra Institute Of Technology



Nigerian Emerges As Best Graduating Student From Ghana’s Accra Institute Of Technology

Aug-2016
Cookey Kingsley from Opobo Nkoro local government area of Rivers State scored 4.1 out of 4.2 CGPA with grades of As and A+ from the university.

At the convocation ceremony, Cookey was the cynosure of all eyes where more than 20 Nigerian students graduated with First Class honours.
The Electrical/Electronic Engineering graduate attributed his unprecedented feat to hard work and perseverance.

He said the university also provided a convenient atmosphere that aided his study.

According to him: “It wasn’t an easy thing to do but I think that one of the key things that aided me was the study environment provided by my university.
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 “Graduating from AIT has aided me with all the necessary skills that I need to be a champion in the society after here, whether as an entrepreneur or an employee.”

The Accra Institute of Technology—AIT is modelled after two of the world’s most renowned institutes of technologies, the California Institute of Technology—CALTECH ranked number one in recent world university rankings and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—MIT ranked number five.

It is a technology-focused university, campus-based and open university system with students cutting across different countries in Africa

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Monday, 26 September 2016

21 years old Nigerian emerges European Rugby Player of the Year


21 years old Nigerian emerges European Rugby Player of the Year
 Another Nigerian in the diaspora , Maro Itoje, a 21 years old  Rugby player,has made Nigerians proud with his new award as the European Player of the Year after winning the sixth Nations Cup with his England team.

The England-based Nigerian was awarded the honour ahead of Saracens teammates Owen Farrell, George Kruis and Billy Vunipola, as well as Harlequins flanker Jack Clifford, Northampton wing George North, Toulon’s Steffon Armitage and Racing 92’s Dan Carter.
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The young Nigerian is a man of many talents. He plays rugby, writes poems, discusses politics, and knows about the economic happenings of Nigeria. At 6ft 5in, 18st 4lb, this ‘champion’ is his father’s role model. He was born in Camden, North London, after his parents Efe and Florence moved to Britain after marrying in Nigeria.

Itoje was also named the Rugby Players’ Association’s Young Player of the Year.

“I feel I’m nowhere near where I think I can be,” Itoje said. “I think there’s a lot to come. I’m still young. There’s still a hell of a lot of things I need to work on.

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Nigerian Emerges Best Doctorate Student In Newcastle University UK


Nigerian Emerges Best Doctorate Student In Newcastle University UK
Dickson, a native of Ugwueke Community in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State was adjudged the best for the award of the doctorate degree following his outstanding thesis on: ‘Analysis of Biofuel Potential in Nigeria.’
 A joint report of examiners endorsed by Dr. Paul Wilson of University of Nottingham and Dr. P. J. Dawson of Newcastle University testifying to Dickson’s outstanding performance reads: ‘That the candidate be admitted immediately to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.’ This is the very best and
the topmost Ph.D viva/thesis examination grade based on the university’s grading system.”

The report further reads: “This thesis examines the potential of biofuel production in Nigerian using programming methods. Various scenarios are estimated and appropriate policy recommendations follow. It is an interesting and worthy piece of research which tackles a problem that is highly relevant to the Nigerian Government. The method of analysis is appropriate and while not novel, the application is. The thesis is well-written and well-presented, and its structure is appropriate. It is of doctoral standard.”
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Continuing he said: “During the oral examination of about two hours, the candidate defended the thesis well. He demonstrated a thorough understanding of his work and he can place his research in the wider context of the literature. “He understands and appreciates the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative methods and provided a convincing argument for that chosen. The policy recommendations, which should be helpful to the Nigerian Government in its development of a biofuel policy, follow from the results and the candidate understands their implications.”

Dickson’s academic feat has also not gone unnoticed back home. A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Eco Empowerment & Sensitization Initiative (ECO-ESI), Aba, Abia State has also commended him for bringing honour to Nigeria.
A statement signed Dr. Bari Brown Malachi Elisha, secretary to ECO-ESI, noted that Dr. Agbai had through his academic feat ‘placed the Nigerian flag at the pinnacle of academic excellence in a highly-competitive global stage.’

The NGO expressed its profound gratitude to the Federal Government and the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for their financial sponsorship and support to Dr. Dickson Ndukwe Agbai and other Nigerian scholars during their programmes.

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Nigerian Student Emerges as The New York College Valedictorian for the class of 2016


Nigerian Student Emerges as The New York College Valedictorian for the class of 2016

Source: York College
MAY 16, 2016 0
The York College Valedictorian for the Class of 2016 has emerged and she is a Nigerian.

Eunice Udensi, a Pharmaceutical Science major mentored in the Chemistry department, came to York from Abia State, four years ago and quickly acclimated to a busy college life of research and co-curricular activities.
Early on, her impressive GPA caught the attention of Amy Wolfe in the Academic Advisement Center, which led to tutoring jobs in the Mathematics lab and Academic Achievement Center, where then-director Steven Tyson, told her that with her grades she could become valedictorian of her class.
“I didn’t know what that meant,” said Udensi. “But I didn’t want him to know that I did not know. So I looked it up when I got home and told myself I would do it.”
While searching online for the meaning of the impressive word, Udensi also came across Tony Wan’s TV interview when he was York’s valedictorian in 2012. That sealed her commitment.
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“I didn’t know about things to apply for,” said Udensi. But Dr. Tyson motivated me to apply for internships and came in on a Sunday to do a recommendation letter for me. He motivated me to apply for all these opportunities.”
“These opportunities” would go on to include a research internship at Stony Brook University; a Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute internship and a dizzying list of awards received through York.
She received the Prof. Eugene Levin Scholarship for Excellence in Science and Paid Summer Internship; became a member of the Honors Program, Wells Fargo Scholar, and Mildred Cooper Scholar; and made the Dean’s List throughout her four years at York (2012-2016) and Sigma Alpha Pi 2014-2016.
Udensi, the second of five children in her family, also made time for membership in the Chemistry and the Pre-Med Clubs. She was tailor-made for rigorous academic work at York even before coming to York. Throughout her education in Nigeria, Udensi attended school Mondays through Saturdays and the summer months as well; and says it was “compulsory.”
“I felt at home when I came to York,” said Udensi, who now lives in Hollis, Queens. “The professors were very helpful.”
 Among those “helpful” professors have been her research mentor, Dr. Ruel Desamero; and Dr. Yolanda Small, Dr. Adam Profit and mathematics professor Dr. Farley Mawyer. According to Desamero, Udensi shows great promise for medical school.
“She worked on studying the mechanism behind protein aggregation,” he said. “[It] is an interesting field because many diseases, like Type II diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Mad Cow, Parkinson’s…are caused by protein aggregation. While she was in the lab, she worked hard and learned techniques very quickly.”
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The busy scholar was also accepted into the 10-week American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (ASPET-SURF) program at Sony Brook University in April 2015. Her mentor there, Dr. David Talmage’s research is based on type III neuregulin1-ERBB4 interactions.
At Stony Brook, Udensi researched on “Neuronal Type Specific Gene Therapy: Engineering Novel Cell Tropism in AAV.” I synthesized adeno-associated virus (AAV), which is specific to Trk A receptor and carries the gene responsible for the production of acetylcholine.
“Neuronal gene therapy with AAV, if feasible, will open doors for a lot of improvement in gene therapy for Alzheimer disease patients,” she explained.
Her research presentations at York have included, “As Certain as Day Turns to Night,” which highlights the experiments done by Heisenberg, Schrodinger’s Cat and the mathematical derivation of Schrodinger’s Equation; and “Zinc Fingers,” at the Natural Science presentation.
“Our students have the ability to do well,” said Tyson. “They just need someone to believe in them and give them opportunities.”
Udensi’s mother, Mrs. Kalu Udensi, still lives in Nigeria and will be watching her daughter’s valedictory speech live with the aid of technology. Her father, Mr. Udensi and her four siblings all reside in the United States.

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Friday, 23 September 2016

Russia says Nigerians have lots of exceptional talents. Genetically, they grasp knowledge easily as Nigerian Emerges With 5.0 CGPA in Russia


Russia says Nigerians have lots of exceptional talents. Genetically, they grasp knowledge easily as Nigerian Emerges with 5.0 CGPA in Russia
Nigerian Student Receives Honour From the Ministry of Education For Emerging With 5.0 CGPA in Russian Medical University
The Federal Ministry of Education, last month, honoured Dr Victor Olalusi who scored 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow (RNRMU) in 2013.

It was reported that Olalusi, who was the best graduating student in the whole Russian Federation in 2013, studied in RNRMU under the Russia-Nigeria Bilateral Education Agreement.

Speaking at the event, Dr MacJohn Nwaobiala, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry said a lot of Nigerian students were brilliant but Olalusi was a genius.

He said Olalusi had become an ambassador not only to the ministry but to Nigeria and Russia.

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 “We have to search the Guinness Book of Records for anybody who has achieved 5.0 in a university.

He urged Olalusi to continue to be a role model to young Nigerians and also called on him to explore opportunities in post graduate research.

In her speech, Mrs Ifeoma Agunwa, the Director, Federal Scholarship Board, said Olalusi made 5.0 GPA in all the courses he took in the seven years he studied Medicine in Russia.

She said “Olalusi never had a 4.99 GPA. Even in the Russian language class, he did not fall below 5.0.’’

In her citation on Olalusi, Agunwa said he ranked as one of the best students in the faculty which handed him a place in RNRMU’s Hall of fame for academic excellence.

She said that Olalusi had registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and had the compulsory one-year housemanship training at State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State.

According to her, he is presently going through the compulsory National Youth Service scheme in Rivers.

Mr Artem Romanov, who represented the Russian Embassy, said that Olalusi’s feat was very significant for everybody in Russia.

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Romanov said “Nigeria is blessed with abundant human potential which is officially acknowledged in Russia.

“It has been acknowledged in the Russian Ministry of Education that Nigerians have a lot of exceptional talents. Genetically, Nigerians grasp knowledge easily.

“Olalusi is a hardworking person. It is not easy to achieve such in Russia; it goes with talent and hard work.

While showing his appreciation, Olalusi thanked God for his rare feat and also commended the Federal Government and the Scholarship Board for the opportunity given to young Nigerians to distinguish themselves.

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Nigerian Mother Of 3 who Emerges Mrs Tourism United Nations

Nigerian Mother Of 3 who Emerges Mrs Tourism United Nations
A Nigerian mother of three, Mrs Ebelechukwu Enemchukwu has emerged Mrs. Tourism at the United Nations World Pageant which took place July 18 in Jamaica.

Mrs Ebelechukwu won the 2015 Mrs. Nigeria United Nations at in Abuja on May 19th organized by Precious Chikwendu, Miss United Nations World Queen 2014.

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Miss Democracy Tourism Releases Fabulous Photos Having won this title, she represented Nigeria on the International stage in Kingston, Jamaica for the United Nations World Pageants where she won the Pageant. Aside the Mrs. Tourism title, she also won the People’s Choice Ambassador Award for having the highest number of votes across all categories (Miss, Mrs, Ms, Miss Tourism, Miss Teen) of the Competition. She had a total of 63,900 votes.


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Nigerian artist emerges first African winner of Korean award


Nigerian artist emerges first African winner of Korean award

A Nigerian fine artist, Otobong Nkanga, has emerged the first African to win the Yanghyun Foundation Artist Award in Seoul, Korea.
Ms. Nkanga was selected for her outstanding creativity in media and motivational photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and video.
While selecting Ms. Nkanga’s work, the panel declared, “in Nkanga’s work, the landscape is a sounding board for ideas, stories and memories, evoking an awareness of our connection with natural resources and its challenging histories”.
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 “Her installations are imaginative and emotive, but also earthly: they represent our relationship with the world. We are greatly impressed by the intensity, depth and variety of Nkanga’s body of work”, it said.
Announcing the award, the foundation’s director, Eunyoung Choi, noted that Mrs. Nkanga’s trans-categorical artistic practice was defined by her ability to pervade the complex layers of human and natural traces left in material objects and landscapes.
The foundation awards its winning artist with a cash price prize, and the opportunity to hold a full solo exhibition at one of the world’s most renowned galleries or museums as chosen by the winner within three years of receiving the prize.
The Yanghyun Prize was established in 2008 as the first international art prize by a Korean institution.
Its key aim is to acknowledge and support outstanding mid-career artists by offering a global stage for exhibiting their work.

Past recipients are Cameron Jamie, an American (2008), Isa Genzken, from Germany (2009), Jewyo Rhii, a South Korean (2010), Akram Zaatari, a Lebanese (2011), Abraham Cruzvillegas, a Mexican (2012), Rivane Neuenschwander, Brasil (2013) and Apitchapong Weerasethakul, also a Lebanese (2014).
Ms. Nkanga will receive her award at the National Museum of the country in Seoul.

Evelyn Okakwu November 13, 2015
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Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Nigerian Model Emerges Winner Of Fresh Faces Modeling Contest In Spain


Nigerian Model Emerges Winner Of Fresh Faces Modeling Contest In Spain

Victoria Daropale wins fresh faces world contest in spain

The winner of Nigeria’s Next Super Model Victoria Daropale emerged the winner of fresh faces world contest in Barcelona Spain, in February, after walking at Barcelona Fashion Week.
Victoria was discovered at an event by the head booker and head scout for ISIS MODELS Uchenna Okwudima. Uchenna has a penchant for discovering talents, he also discovered winner of 2013 Nigeria’s Next Supermodel Cynthia Abdulahi in Ajegunle. Cynthia is currently signed to Brave Models Milan, 20 Management Cape town and is also from ISIS Models.
In the drastic life changing moments Victoria Daropale won a brand new car sponsored by Ifeanyi Oputa of Studio 24, tickets to Paris, Milan, Malta and New York. She will cover Showcase Magazine and other international magazines.
Joan Okorodudu the brainchild behind Nigeria’s Next Super Model and owner of ISIS MODELS on an interview has said that “Surely God is faithful and He opens big doors since Victoria has won the two shows which have happened in less than a period of two months”.
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Joining Victoria in the competition was Benjamin Onaji who was scouted/discovered in the market place by Aju Elumelu James sister to the originator of Nigerias Next Super Model. He worked his way up to be the winner in Nigeria’s Next Super Model.

In the words of an international photographer Nacho Martinez, he stated that Victoria Daropale is the next world top model.

Victoria Daropale at this time has 3 top agencies are already negotiating to place her and arrangement have been made for go sees. The last year winner of Fresh Faces was shot by Karl Largerfield for ELLE Magazine.

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Helen Mukoro, Nigerian Born Spanish Lawyer, Who Emerged Presidential Candidate In Spain


Helen Mukoro, Nigerian Born Spanish Lawyer, Who Emerged Presidential Candidate In Spain

KENNETH OKONKWO
04/09/2015

A Nigerian woman, Helen Mukoro, a lawyer has emerged as a presidential candidate in Spain. The Nigerian-born Spanish lawyer emerged the presidential candidate of an opposition party for the forthcoming election in Spain.
Although the election had since been held and she loss, Helen Mukoro has made Nigeria proud and therefore deserves recognition in Breakthru Nigeria

Helen Mukoro set a new record as the first woman and an immigrant to emerge presidential flag bearer of a political party in Spain and will be running on the platform of Union De Todos, a party she founded earlier this year.

Helen, who is also a forensic expert and author of many books, was born in Delta State and worked briefly in the Governor’s Office before travelling to Spain in 1992.

Helen gained prominence in Spanish politics when she founded a political party and later became the first Nigerian-Spanish to contest for the Mayor of Denia in May this year. Although she lost the election, her popularity soared higher as several people endorsed her for the highest office in the land.
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Helen holds several academic qualifications. Aside graduating in Law at the Spanish National University Alicante, she also holds a Master degree in Criminology, Masters degree in Social Education, a post graduate certificate in Tax and Labor Management, a post graduate certificate in Forensic Psychology, and a post graduate certificate in Immigration and Domestic Violence.

She worked as a legal consultant (Immigration Department) at the Red Cross Society, Spain and presently owns a legal firm.

She served as the CEO and President at the African Europe Chamber of Commerce and CEO/President at National Agency of Forensic Experts, Mediators and Technical Professionals of Spain and Europe.

Helen had followed the trail of the United States' President, Barack Obama, who was the first African-American to win the presidency.

The 2015 Spanish general election would be held on or before Sunday, December 20, 2015, as provided by the Spanish constitution and the Organic Law of the General Election Regime of 1985.

The ruling People’s Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, will seek re-election for a second term in office, while the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) will struggle to return to power after four years in opposition.

The election will be marked by the rise of new parties Podemos (Spanish for “We can”) and Citizens.

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Nigerian Cadet Who Emerged The Best At The Royal Military Academy


Nigerian Cadet Who Emerged The Best At The Royal Military Academy

Sunday, December 15, 2013
Noel Shekoduza Moses, a Twenty-four-year-old (now 27) Nigerian Officer Cadet emerged the best student in Military, Academic and Practical Studies at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS), United Kingdom and was awarded the Queen’s medal.

Cadet Moses beat 16 other foreign cadets to receive the medal at the Sovereign Parade for Overseas Cadets in the UK. He undertook one year course as senior intake at Sandhurst.
Moses was born in Kaduna state and attended the Nigerian Defence Academy, obtaining a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. He also attended the counter-terrorist course in Nigeria. He played hockey and participated in orienteering at Sandhurst.

An extremely elated Moses who disclosed that he was very proud to be a Nigerian said he will impart the knowledge he gained from the academy on others back home.
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The Nigerian Defence Academy delegation at the ceremony was led by the Registrar Brig.-Gen. Henry Ayamasaokwei. According to the NDA Registrar “Moses had vindicated the academy, as only the best are sent out. It also shows that the standards at NDA are high. That is why he could achieve this. And I believe this will motivate other cadets at the academy and encourage them to do well. This will also motivate future trainees to strive for excellence’’.

Major-General John Ogidi, Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to the United Kingdom, said Moses’ award had further buttressed the high standard of education at the NDA. He added that Nigerians who attended the Royal Academy always performed well and urged others to strive for excellence.

Ambassador Oluwatosin Lawal, Nigeria’s deputy high commissioner to the United Kingdom, commended Moses for the feat. He added: “It is a moment of joy for Nigeria and shows that we are blessed. This goes beyond military training, we are indeed proud”

Staff Officer Cadet at the Royal Academy, Col. Dick Crombie said Moses represented the best of Nigeria, “we are proud of him’’. He also assured of continued partnership with Nigeria.

The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS) has played host to many distinguished Nigerian soldiers since the early 1950’s. Among the notable alumni of Sandhurst include General Yakubu Gowon, General Murtala Mohammed, Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu and Major Benjamin Adekunle.

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