Japan’s Abe pledges Olympics to go ahead despite coronavirus havoc
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday resisted pressure for changes to the Tokyo Olympics schedule even as sporting events worldwide fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Abe pledged Japan would host the Games as planned in July and said he had no immediate intention to declare a state of emergency over the virus outbreak, […]
Our inheritance in Christ
Femi Aribisala I know your ambition is to be a rich businessman or woman, or a famous musician, or a renowned writer. But is it possible for me to change your ambition in just one article? Can I possibly alter fundamentally the desires of your heart? Let’s give it a try. Jesus does not say: […]
APC Crisis: Time to set Oshiomhole aside along with his acrimony
NO one is left in doubt that the era of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been plagued with battles and wars, which many perhaps believe, to be mostly needless. The fortunes of the ruling party have nosedived, perhaps irretrievably and its image degenerating by the day.
Royalty: Obas’ self-destruction of Yoruba culture and obaship
In response to the uproar created by a Bill in Ogun State legislature to reform crowning Obas in Yorubaland, I, Prince Justice Faloye has stated that a belief that original African traditional institutions are essential to the sociocultural, economic and political ascendancy of the black race, and vehemently opposed the denigration of any Oba. […]
IMO: What Ihedioha ought to have done
THE recent reaction of the sacked governor of Imo state, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha to the Supreme Court confirmation of Senator Hope Uzodimma as the duly elected governor of Imo state, was at best a self-deluding inglorious voyage totally blind to the truth, and at worst a hate speech.
Joyful Homes: Appreciate God, don’t complain
By Funmi Komolafe Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 103 vs. 1&2 Many Christians are familiar with this verse of the Holy Bible but sometimes, we are tempted to ask, how do […]
Okowa’s vision for Warri
No city can be as iconic as Warri, the famous oil city of Delta State. Located in the Niger Delta, it is the fourth largest wetland in the world. Warri has stood for ages as a melting pot of economic bubble and social revelry, dating back to the 14th century.
I sparked Fela controversy —Alafrica
By Kennedy Mbele Your band is known as Alafrica. What does Alafrica mean? I am from Osun State. Alafrica Borokini is a word in my dialect. It means we have Africa. What is your background in music? You did some kind of training or you just have the talent? I have the talent from birth. […]
Nicole Chikwe, Modupe Eyinla, Jayne Augoye team up for ‘MomChitChat’
When three dynamic mummy influencers team up, “MomChitChat” A fun and inspiring talk show for African millennial mothers is birthed. Hosted by Nicole Chikwe, Modupe Eyinla, and Jayne Augoye, the show focuses on a range of topics including Picky Eating, intimacy in marriage, raising children with special needs, hiring domestic help and managing relationships with in-laws.
Gov Uzodinma appoints more 8 special advisers, 8 senior special assistants
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers (SA) and Senior Special Assistant (SSA). The appointment approval letter addressed to the Secretary of Imo State Government was dated today 14th, March 2020.
Tribute to Hannah Arit Ejuwa
“I have fought the feelings, and emotions inside. That fills and empties me, like a fast-rolling tide. Deep in my heart, there’s a memory kept for a wife I will never forget” – Marty Pijanowski
