Waiting for an African Pope, by Azu Ishiekwene
It’s nothing to laugh off, however tempting. If the movies imitate life, we may not be as far away from an African pope. It happened in The Conclave, a film by Peter Straughan released in 2024, based on the novel by Robert Harris. Through the intrigues, rivalries and scandals of the plot, Adeyemi, a Nigerian cardinal […]
Mega Rally: Lead convener Turnah assures of peaceful process
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Ahead of the official inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates and the mega rally to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing illustrious Ijaw sons and daughters into critical positions in his administration, the lead convener/leader of the group in Bayelsa State, Alabh George Turnah has assured […]
Aliko Dangote at 68, by Muyiwa Adetiba
I don’t know how many readers saw the video of the birthday cake of Africa’s richest man but it went viral enough. It was a replica of his refinery, the world’s largest single train refinery which finally came on stream last year after daunting setbacks. I don’t know much about cake baking, and I know […]
Bayelsa: Group condemns alleged attacks on Tantita Security staff, Akamama community
…demands investigation, justice By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A group called Partnership Advocacy for Sustainable Society, PASS, yesterday, condemned alleged attacks on a staff of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Bayelsa Operations, and Head of operations, Lagosgbene Camp, Abu Joseph by some gunmen allegedly dressed in military uniforms. This was made known at a press […]
The Power of Network
By Dr Ifeoma Eze If you want to be a person of exceptional value, then I network with people who have value. Your network is greater than your net worth. Former US President (George Washington) said, associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to live […]
Food: No cause for alarm over fertilizers availability, FEPSAN assures farmers
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria, FEPSAN, Thursday, assured farmers of availability of fertilizers ahead of the wet season farming. Speaking during a press briefing, the President, FEPSAN, Sadiq Kassim, gave the assurance while speaking on the readiness of FEPSAN to meet the demands of farmers as the […]
