Over 100 Nigerians converged in New York last Saturday to form the Nigeria Peoples' Parliament In Diaspora (NPPID). The historic event was convened by the pro-democracy United States-based Nigeria Democratic Liberty Forum (NDLF), to provide the opportunity for Nigerians with diverse professional backgrounds to come together and fashion practical ways to ensure the emergence of an economically-developed and politically stable Nigerian State. The maiden session of the Parliament witnessed the election of Dr. Okey Ndibe as the Speaker, Mr. Laolu Akande as the Deputy Speaker and Mr. George Komi as the Clerk. The Members of Parliament introduced themselves, showing that a cross-section of Nigerian ethnic groups was represented. The Parliamentary Rules and Procedures, including its Standing Orders, were adopted and the session commenced with Members of Parliament (MP) expressing passion and ideas about how to solve the problems confronting their beloved nation.

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Please Help Me Find My Missing Father

I’m in London! I am looking for my Nigerian father. I am 34 years of age and am keen to find my missing father with whom I have had no contact since 1977 after I believe he was deported from London back to Nigeria. He was known in London between 1975-1977 as Ken Sijuade. He left when I was just 2 years old.

My father registered me at birth he gave me HIS Nigerian name 'Sijuade'. Now, as a kid growing up in the 70s (without a dad) in London was quite alternative to say the least. I have to admit I didn't promote my given name BUT as I grew older I have to say that I am SO happy he did this for me. I AM SO PROUD. BUT I want to find him. I haven't seen (or) met him before, this for me is really sad.

I wasn't brought up to believe in religion and he also had me christened, so once again never paid much attention to this fact but I do appreciate and respect his reasons for doing this for me. Anything someone does for you to this degree you have to respect no matter what your beliefs. For me it showed that he cared. I've missed out on a lot - not having a father around...but it’s a long story!

Anyway, whilst I go on, I might just introduce myself, I'm Michelle Sijuade Trafford. And I’m going to ask YOU, would you have any idea where I might find my missing father Ken Sijuade?

This is quite a desperate case. If you have any information, which might guide me in the right direction to finding him, please, please let me know.

Thank you for reading this.

Much appreciated!

MISSING PERSON_KEN SIJUADE (Do you know him?)

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March 15th is the Hungarian national holiday when the people commemorate the Revolution and the War of Independence against the Austrian-Habsburg rule in 1848-49. This is an important historical day for Hungarians.

While Small Voice wishes Hungary and its beautiful people a well deserved national holiday, it also considers it significant to remind brothers and sisters to restrict their movements as some disgruntled youths called skin head often use this wonderful day to perpetrate their violence ideology against foreigners, especially dark-skin people.  

Please avoid places like Bláha Lujzer tér, Kobáyan Kispet metro area, Boráros tér and other strategic points in down town.

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