Peter Obi cannot be different from us
By JOHN ONWE This essay is inspired by a cartoon by a journalist called “Sergo”, published in the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki’s newspaper, called Advocate, on page 4. The cartoon has an image named “Obi” standing in the centre of a group of four men who were labelled variously as “Presidency”, “EFCC”, the “Police” and […]
Robbers’ bullet made me answer God’s call — UK-based Pastor Olayinka
By Elizabeth Osayande Pastor Stephen Olayinka, Founder and Senior Pastor of United Kingdom, UK-based Watersprings Christian Centre, Lotun, speaks of his foray into the ministry, his challenges as a black pastor, the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues. How did you get into the Ministry? I had my first degree in Banking and Finance. When God […]
Isolation, quarantine: Impact of COVID-19 loneliness on mental health
This week, the world celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week and amid the global pandemic of COVID-19, it means that individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety, mood and substance abuse disorders are likely to have their symptoms worsen on account of the pandemic.
Alh Usman Shagadi: The end of an era
The news started to filter in the early hours of today weds, 13th May, 2020 of the passing of a great man, a very fearless, courageous and dependable ally – Alh. Usman Shagadi – the Osimua of Auchi sacred kingdom.
Anambra 2021: The Soludo factor
I was plying my business in the marketing communications industry in Lagos when Prof. Chukwuma Soludo blew into national and international spotlights in 2004 . From my observatory, I noticed the remarkable contributions he made to the second tenure of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’ s administration. True, he was one of the poster boys of that administration.
Between Benin palace and the talebearers
To say the much esteemed Benin palace has been in a joyous mood in the past few days would be an understatement. And for a number of reasons. Delectable Queen Iyagota put to bed a bouncing baby boy, thus making Omo N’oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, dad again.
