Walking the poetic lane of Soyinka
I have always descried poem as an expression of feelings from imaginative minds. Thus, a poet will do well when he/she relies on the immediate environment for inspiration for the conveyance of his/her feelings in the vehicle of poetry. This may explain why the renowned Poet, Niyi Osundare, submitted that African Literature, irrespective of its form, should be “endogenous”. A read of The Soyinka in Me is a reflection of this. The poems in the collection are a chronicle of experiences within and around the Poet such that span for years.
BOKO HARAM VICTIMS’ FUNDS: Buhari speaks on wrongdoings, vows to punish culprits
President Muhammadu Buhari says government was aware of some “mistakes and wrongdoings”in the handling of the affairs of those displaced by Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East.
“We are taking measures to correct those mistakes and punish the culprits,” Buhari vowed in his address to the nation this morning to mark the new year.
Great Expectations (2)
2016 was a terrible year for John the Baptist. His expectations were not met. He walked with God, kept on the side of righteousness and preached the gospel. Nevertheless, he ended up in Herod’s prison. What kind of reward was that for doing what God asked him to do? Therefore, John sent word to Jesus from his prison-cell and asked him: “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Matthew 11:3).
We regret, condemn Southern Kaduna killings – Gov El-Rufai
Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai, says his administration regrets and condemns the destruction of lives and property in Southern Kaduna.
Governor of the year: Good governance, Obiano’s willingness to deliver
Chief Willie Maduabuchukwu Obiano was born 59 years ago to the family of late Philip Onuorah Obiano in the historical town of Aguleri in Anambra State. Young Willie showed great promise in his early education. He was particularly remarkable at the Christ the King’s College, CKC, Onitsha, where he won the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Prize for Essay writing in 1974 and subsequently made good grades that earned him a place in the University of Lagos where he studied Accountancy.
Lifetime achievers Tukur: A life of unwavering principles
There is a self-confidence that radiates around Bamanga Tukur that has repeatedly caused people to call upon him at crucial times in the nation’s history.
