By Akintola Benson-Oke AN unknown author wisely observed that, “In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.” The famous genius, Albert Einstein said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” Also, William […]

We must spring to our feet and find the granite will to bring light to shine over this looming darkness and restore Urhobo dignity and pride

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, the Catholic Church for the very first time in her history in Nigeria took to the streets in a nationwide peaceful protest against the incessant killing of Nigerians by a killer group widely suspected to be Fulani herdsmen terrorists.

I consider it a great privilege to count Shina Peters, the Afro-Juju maestro, who turns 60 this week, as one of my friends and brothers. Dele Momodu has already penned a short tribute in his honour and a committee of friends is planning a day of tributes to coincide with his birthday on May 30.

“Once upon a time”, those were the words that ushered children into the vast world of learning. They would crouch around an older person who told them stories, games, and riddles. After this, they learnt to bend down and scribble on the ground. Then came slates or walls written on with charcoal.