Our sister, Ruth first, by Owei Lakemfa
The World Cup 2026 opened on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico playing South Africa. It appeared the entire Africa turned out against our sister African country. In the 1990s, this would have been the reverse. That was when South Africa held a lot of promise for the human race as it busted Apartheid and announced the […]
Jesus of Washington and sinners of the world, by Owei Lakemfa
Since Jesus Christ departed over two millennia, some have proclaimed themselves as the Jesus who promised to return. In this tribe are also those like Donald Trump who present themselves in the image of Jesus; in his holiness, solving human problems. In Nigeria, was a man, Emmanuel Olufunmilayo Odumosu, a professional carpenter like Joseph, the earthly […]
The ABC, ADC and APC of Nigerian politics, by Owei Lakemfa
In as much as many have undertaken to speak on the ongoing political crises in the country centering on the future of electoral politics, I have decided to make basic clarifications. My preferred surgical tools are the Antecedent, Behaviour and Consequence, ABC, of what might, on the long run, endanger us all and, of course, condemn […]
Ceasefire: A world on its knees and US on its throat, by Owei Lakemfa
It was too quick. Humanity heaving a sigh of relief on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 when a two-week ceasefire in the United States/Israel-Iran war came into effect. The very next day, one of the most savage attacks in the war took place in Lebanon. Israel, a sidekick of the US, carried out a series of deadly […]
A Presidential visit, Amupitan and other Nigerian fables, by Owei Lakemfa
It was Palm Sunday, March 29, “The Year of Our Lord” 2026. Terrorists dressed in military-style uniforms, and riding motorcycles, arrived in Angwan Rukuba, a district of the picturesque city of Jos. They opened fire indiscriminately killing at least 27 persons. Dozens were injured. There was an immediate outcry. Some distraught Nigerians immediately travelled to Jos […]
Slavery: Humanity found its voice, but US-Europe want it silenced, by Owei Lakemfa
Humanity found its collective voice on March 25, 2026 by situating the 400 years of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and categorising it. Also, it sought ways of honouring the millions who lost their lives in the evil trade, and how justice can be ensured. This United Nations, UN, Resolution was passed under the theme: “Commemoration of […]
