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Farafina- The Black Link Tour Commences in USA
Farafina- The Black Link Tour Commences in USA
By: Michael Mike
An initiative to reclaim and rebuild a grassroots peoples’ solidarity movement linking Africa and the USA- Farafina has been launched
According to a statement, Africans on the continent and in the diaspora can and must take the lead both for their own sake and for the future of humanity and the planet.
The statement also added that young people, women and artists making use of new technologies and innovative pathways for radical change must build on the work of earlier generations and mobilize broad intergenerational and transnational linkages.
It said: “The first step is dialogue which must be in person as well as through virtual communication channels. Phase 1 of the tour launches in March 2023. Phase 2 will be an in-person strategic retreat in the fall of 2023.”
Those on Farafina the black link 2023 Tour are Coumba Toure, Faya Rose Toure, Malika Fortier, Ainka Sanders, Nunu Kidane, Patricia Servant, Emira Woods, Marcia Thomas, Althea Anderson, Belvie Rooks, Ash lee Woodard Henderson, Ayesha Imam and many more.
Where to connect for Tour include: Selma, Alabama (March 1 to March 7, 2023); Oakland, California (March 8 to March 10, 2023): New Market, Tennessee (March 11 to March 13, 2023) Meeting with The Highlander Research and Education Center 1959 Highlander Way New Market, TN 37820; Gastonia, North Carolina, (March 12, 2023). The Delegation will meet with Ayesha Imam, a panafricanist and founding director of
BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights in Nigeria, to discuss.
Others are in Washington, DC (March 14 to March 17, 2023); Celebrating Women’s History Month on March 16 at 4 pm at Howard University. Howard University Interdisciplinary Research Building
2201 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20059; and New York, New York (March 18 – March 20, 2023).
The delegation will end the tour in New York City to meet and network with progressive organisations working toward strengthening solidarity between Africa and United States.
The tour is being package by Priority Africa Network (PAN, www.priorityafrica.org), an Oakland-based organisation with the mission to “build intergenerational bridges within the African diaspora to advance Pan-Africanism ideals that enable an inclusive and equitable society for all people.” And
Kuumbati.com, a Dakar based production house, which focus on stories for children, women and Africans.
Farafina- The Black Link Tour Commences in USA
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Hope in the Hard Times: Ashlee Momoh Foundation Spreads Easter Joy to Military Widows
Hope in the Hard Times: Ashlee Momoh Foundation Spreads Easter Joy to Military Widows
By Comrade Philip O. Ikodor
The Ashlee Momoh Foundation (AMF), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen officers, brought Easter cheer to military widows at Breden Estate, Airport Road, Abuja, on April 2nd, 2026. The event was a poignant celebration of hope, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness, as Princess Ashlee Omonegho Momoh, Lead/Founder of AMF, emphasized in her address.

“Easter is the season of renewal, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness,” Princess Ashlee said. “It reminds us that even after the longest winter, spring arrives and even after the deepest sorrow, there is the possibility of a new dawn.” The outreach was designed to show support and encouragement to the military widows, and to felicitate with them on the occasion of Easter.

Princess Ashlee Momoh reassured the widows that while their loved ones are no longer physically present, their legacy lives on, and AMF is committed to standing with them, supporting them, and celebrating their strength. “Today, we celebrate you, our heroes’ widows, and the sacrifices you’ve made,” she said.
The event was filled with moments of joy and fulfilment, as beneficiaries received gift items, cash gifts, and scholarship opportunities. The Foundation also announced enlistment for skill acquisition and empowerment programs, aimed at equipping the widows with the tools they need to rebuild their lives.

The outreach was a testament to AMF’s unwavering commitment to supporting the families of fallen officers, and its dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those who have made immense sacrifices for their country. As one beneficiary put it, “This Easter, we’ve received more than just gifts – we’ve received hope, love, and a sense of belonging.”

The Ashlee Momoh Foundation’s Easter outreach was a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope, and that together, we can overcome any challenge.
Hope in the Hard Times: Ashlee Momoh Foundation Spreads Easter Joy to Military Widows
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Six die, 12 injured in Kwara road crash
Six die, 12 injured in Kwara road crash
By: Zagazola Makama
Six persons have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured in a fatal road traffic accident along the Okolowo–Jebba expressway in Kwara State.
Police sources said the accident occurred at about 6:00 a.m. on April 2 near Danjuma Bakery area, involving a Toyota Hummer bus and a stationary truck.
According to the sources, the bus with registration number BTR-161-XA was conveying 18 passengers from Lagos State to Katsina State when it rammed into a parked truck with registration number BUU-495-ZD.
The truck was reportedly driven by Kamarudeen Abdullahi, said to be from Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The impact of the collision resulted in the death of six passengers on the spot, while 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured victims were rushed to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Oke-Oyi, for medical attention, while the remains of the deceased were deposited in the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Police said investigation had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Six die, 12 injured in Kwara road crash
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Troops neutralise three suspected terrorists in Plateau
Troops neutralise three suspected terrorists in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2 Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation at Karem village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on April 2 following credible intelligence on the movement of armed men on three motorcycles heading towards the community.
The sources disclosed that troops swiftly mobilised and laid an ambush along the route leading into the village.
“Contact was made with the terrorists, and troops engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of three of the assailants,” the source said.
He added that a follow-up exploitation of the scene led to the recovery of the bodies of the neutralised suspects.
However, no weapons or motorcycles were recovered, as fleeing members of the group were believed to have evacuated them during the encounter.
The source said efforts were ongoing to track and intercept the fleeing suspects, with troops maintaining high morale and operational readiness.
Troops neutralise three suspected terrorists in Plateau
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