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America’s deepening appetite for vanity

ONUMBA.COM – When ‘American Idol’ officials recently announced that they had agreed to raise the salary of Jennifer Lopez as one of the show’s judges, they weren’t kidding. It went through the roof, nearly as high as some of the eye-popping skimpy skirts she dons on stage. With that plum deal, JLo stands to rake in a cool $20 million ...

Coleman defends officer in fatal shooting

ONUMBA.COM – A visibly livid Mayor Michael Coleman is preaching the same sermon he has frustratingly preached for years. His face is starting to turn purple from speaking out against gun violence and decrying the avalanche of guns littering the streets of Columbus. But still, some young folks are just not getting it. The message, for what it’s worth, is iron-clad clear: ...

Obasanjo speaks out for his tovarish, but he is wrong

ONUMBA.COM – Ah. “Birds of the same feather” flock to defend each other. Apparently, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is mad. Hopping mad. In his ‘holier than thou’ view, he feels that impertinent treatment is being meted out to ousted Hosni Mubarak by the mean-spirited Egyptian authority now prosecuting him for epic shenanigans and abuse of power. From Kenya, where he was ...

One-on-One with Sen. Eric Kearney

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with State Senator Eric Kearney, Ohio Senate, representing District 9 Ike Mgbatogu – Let me start by asking you to introduce yourself to our readers – your hometown, your background, the district you represent, and of course, whatever else you would like to say about yourself. State Senator Eric Kearney – I am a State Senator from ...

One-on-One with Senator Edna Brown

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with State Senator Edna Brown, Ohio Senate, representing District 11 Ike Mgbatogu – Let me start by asking you to introduce yourself to our readers – your hometown, your background, the district you represent, and of course, whatever else you would like to say about yourself. State Senator Brown – I am Sen. Edna Brown. I am ...

One-on-One with Rep. Alicia Reece

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with State Rep. Alicia Reece, Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 33 Ike Mgbatogu – Let me start by asking you to introduce yourself to our readers – your hometown, your background, the district you represent, and of course, whatever else you would like to say about yourself. State Representative Alicia Reece – My name is Alicia ...

One-on-One with Rep. W. Carlton Weddington

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with State Representative W. Carlton Weddington, Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 27. Ike Mgbatogu – Let me start by asking you to introduce yourself to our readers – your hometown, your background, the district you represent, and of course, whatever else you would like to say about yourself. Rep. W. Carlton Weddington – Thank you Ike ...

One-on-One with Rep. Sandra Williams

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with State Representative Sandra Williams, Ohio House of Representatives, representing House District 11, and President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) Mgbatogu – Let me start by asking you to introduce yourself to our readers – your hometown, your background, the district you represent, and of course, whatever else you would like to say about yourself. ...

One-on-One with Sen. Charleta Tavares

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with State Senator Charleta Tavares, Ohio Senate, representing District 15 Ike Mgbatogu – Good evening Sen. Tavares. My name is Ike Mgbatogu, and I am a reporter for the Ohio Call & Post Newspaper, the largest Black newspaper in the state. Sen. Charleta Tavares – Good to be with you, Ike. Mgbatogu – Let me start by asking you ...

One-on-One with Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard

ONUMBA.COM – A conversation with Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard, Minority Whip, Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 26 Ike Mgbatogu – Good evening Rep. Heard. My name is Ike Mgbatogu, and I am a reporter for the Ohio Call & Post Newspaper, the largest Black newspaper in the state. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Rep. Heard – Good to be with you. Mgbatogu ...

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A conversation series: One-on-One with Ohio Black legislators debuts in the Call & Post, Onumba.com

June 9, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – The protracted paucity of fresh postings on onumba.com is obvious, to say the very least. We certainly regret it. Over the last couple of weeks, it may more...
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Weddington dismissed Kasich’s bromide on minority set-aside

May 18, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – State Representative W. Carlton Weddington is an outspoken defender of African-American interest in the Ohio legislature. He has always championed the cause more...
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Innovation Ohio: Fight over SB 5 will be “the mother of all battles”

April 14, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – When it comes to Senate Bill 5, the anti-union legislation recently signed into law by Republican Governor John Kasich, leaders of Innovation Ohio, a new more...
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African Roots & Heritage Festival: Anita M Diop Scholarship of Excellence

March 31, 2011

The African Roots and Heritage Festival is pleased to announce the Anita M. Diop Scholarship of Excellence for high school graduating seniors and first year college more...
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School chief recognizes teen for vision to help homeless veterans

March 26, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – The kind of recognition that Davante Goins is now getting for his project is precisely the same kind of gratitude and help he wished Columbus veterans more...
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Using cab drivers as extra eyes for the police

January 23, 2011

ONUMBA.com – "Neighborhood Watch on Wheels" could happen in a Denver city. It sounds like a great idea. But will it fly in Columbus? What an idea! to use cab more...
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Ray Miller retires: praises rained on him for decades of service

January 23, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – One of the most productive legislators in the history of Ohio Ray Miller retired January 13, 2011. A throng of people braved the frigid weather that day more...
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49 applicants competing for Mentel, Tavares jobs

December 20, 2010

ONUMBA.COM - Columbus City Council President Michael Mentel and Councilwoman Charleta Tavares, the two longest serving members of the council, are leaving. Tavares is set more...

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African Roots & Heritage Festival: Anita M Diop Scholarship of Excellence

March 31, 2011

The African Roots and Heritage Festival is pleased to announce the Anita M. Diop Scholarship of Excellence for high school graduating seniors and first year college more...
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Why the Diversity VISA program is bad for Africa

March 30, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – I think the United States should jettison the Diversity VISA program. What? If that was your reaction, it would be mine too if I wasn't the one more...
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Pony up Halliburton: Oil giant to pay Nigeria $35 million to settle bribery case

January 23, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – When Nigeria filed a lawsuit on December 7 against former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney and oil company Halliburton, some probably dismissed the move as an more...
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Fraudulent Nigerian physician sentenced to prison

January 19, 2011

ONUMBA.COM – Dr. Charles C. Njoku, 61, the Nigerian-born physician who pleaded guilty to charges of committing medical fraud and having his office assistant, Veronica more...
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Somalis rally to support candidate for homeland president

December 19, 2010

ONUMBA.COM – The treacherous road to peace and stability in the East African nation of Somalia could pass through Columbus where Abdulkadir “Fish” Ali officially more...
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Ministry promotes healthy marriages at anniversary clambake

December 5, 2010

ONUMBA.COM – When Rev. Comfort Kalu was planning the third anniversary celebration of the Fountain of Living Water Ministries International, she decided to gear the more...
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Columbus involved in the saga of Somali sex trafficking ring

December 5, 2010

ONUMBA.COM – Minnesota, Ohio and Tennessee have one thing in common: they are all states with the largest Somali communities in the nation. Recently, all three more...
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Columbus man is seeking to lead warring Somalia

December 5, 2010

ONUMBA.COM – Mahatma Ghandi's words that we should be the "change we want to see in the world," is probably no more than just a lofty cliché for a lot of people. But more...