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In 2018, I wrote an article about the death of Ochanya Ogbaji after many years of abuse at the hands of her Uncle, his son, and her Aunt who acted as an enabler. Due to the huge outcry when it happened, I had hoped that Ochanya would get justice and her death would not be in … Continue reading “In dire need of scapegoats, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi”
‘Excellence in…’ This is the title of a book I started to work on about fifteen months ago. The outline is still being worked out before filling the pages. Work on it has been slowed down because the year started with three book projects about three eminent Nigerians. The three are among the dozen or so … Continue reading “Sanwo-Olu’s great transformation of Lagos, by Dele Sobbowale”
Brethren, we are welcome to the 11th month. Gradually, the year we started together is winding down. It has come with its ups and downs but the fact that you and I are still standing is an assurance that God still has us in mind. In other words, with God on our side, it doesn’t matter … Continue reading “Eleventh hour miracle is possible, by Funmi Komolafe”
Liverpool ended a four-game losing streak in the Premier League as Mohamed Salah scored his 250th goal for the club in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. Salah pounced on an error by Emiliano Martinez to open the scoring before Ryan Gravenberch’s deflected effort secured a long-awaited victory that lifts the defending champions up … Continue reading “Salah scores 250th Liverpool goal as Reds beat Villa to end four-game league losing streak”
The advantage which democracy supposedly has over all other forms of government is its inclination to guarantee the politics of equality. As a matter of fact, it is in a democracy that several freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of association etc. are usually found. That is why democracy is generally hailed as the … Continue reading “Imposed consensus: Bane of Nigeria’s party system, by Tonnie Iredia”
By Bunmi Sofola FROM time to time, you run into couples who look so wrong together you wonder what the attraction is. And, there are couples you see and are convinced their union is ordained from heaven. But these assumptions could be far-fetched at times. Take Lisa’s case for instance. She’s been married for four years … Continue reading “Learning to love that man you married once again”
By Bashir Bello KANO — Fresh attacks by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in border communities of Shanono and Tsanyanwa Local Government Areas of Kano State have left no fewer than three persons reportedly killed. A credible source in Tsanyanwa who spoke on condition of anonymity said the bandits in their numbers were from … Continue reading “3 killed as bandits launch fresh attacks on Kano border communities”
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has joyfully celebrated and congratulated His Royal Majesty, Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Nnaji Orizu III, CON, JP, the Igwe of Nnewi, on the occasion of his remarkable 100th birthday today. In his congratulatory remarks, Governor Soludo stated that this significant centenary milestone in the life of … Continue reading “GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONGRATULATES IGWE NNEWI ON HISTORIC 100TH BIRTHDAY”
…Says ‘Soludo is my friend’, Works Minister, Commends His Transformational Drive Days before the Anambra State gubernatorial election, the absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally held on Friday, 31st October, in Onitsha raises doubts about the party’s hope. This is also instructive, as the President has declared Governor … Continue reading “President Tinubu’s Absence at APC ‘Mega Rally’ Days Before Anambra Poll Raises Doubts”
Wole Oke’s Threats of Military Backing Are Empty: Osun Elections Will Be Decided by Voters, Not Imaginary Soldiers By Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq. Having gotten used to Wole Oke, each time I read him criticizing Governor Ademola Adeleke, despite the tremendous efforts and energy the Governor is deploying to serve the people of Osun State, I … Continue reading “Wole Oke’s Threats of Military Backing Are Empty: Osun Elections Will Be Decided by Voters, Not Imaginary Soldiers By Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq.”