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My Guilty Dream Again

My Guilty Dream Again

I begin again, this week, with yet another relay of “My Guilty Dream.” The truth about it all is that no matter how hard I try, I just cannot stop dreaming. I dreamt that I was Head of Government. Please, don’t get me wrong, I did not see myself as Hon. Earnest Sonekan, who was appointed Head of Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, neither did I see myself go through the rigours of electioneering campaigns (with all forms of promises), and of course, I am far from the military circle, so forceful overthrow is equally ruled out, but I just emerged. That is the power of dreams.

Lagos residents lament demolition of houses on Gaskiya Road

Lagos residents lament demolition of houses on Gaskiya Road

Residents of Gaskiya Road, Amukoko, Lagos have condemned the demolition exercise being carried out in the area, saying they were not given prior notice and that the bulldozers exceeded the points measured for demolition. The demolition was part of the ongoing road expansion project of the state government in the area.

Echoes of  Olu Akengbowa play at Delta State Govt. House

Echoes of Olu Akengbowa play at Delta State Govt. House

The exceptional patience portrayed by the guests that thronged the Unity Hall of Government House, Asaba, Delta State, venue of the command performance of Alex Eyengho’s historical play, “Olu Akengbuwa”, it would seem, was borne out of curiosity than goodwill. Staged as part of activities that marked Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan’s official handover to Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on May 29, as the new executive governor of Delta State, the play aptly chronicles the rich story of the Warri Kingdom.

Nigerian music: all sounds without sense  —Smart Oshoko

Nigerian music: all sounds without sense —Smart Oshoko

With proper investment in tourism, lasting peace and security of life and property in Nigeria, Obudu Cattle Ranch will be a huge source of sustainable wealth to Nigeria. It is a pure act of God that a real performer, Ben Ayade, is now the governor of Cross River. I believe that Cross River and the entire nation stand to reap huge economic benefits if Buhari and Ayade work in concert in Cross River.