By: George Ozalla Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, is a day set aside to commemorate love, friendship, and by extension deep affection. The origins of this special day date back to the 3rd century when Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr, risked his life to perform secret marriages, defying Emperor Claudius II’s ban on nuptial […]
Eulogies; As Family, Associates Marks Late Bunmi Lar’s 5th Memorial.
“impactful life is what matters and she lived it”. -Venerable Agun By: George C. Ozalla It was indeed an atmosphere of deep reflection about mystery of life and death itself. And of course, great impactful deeds of late Associate Professor of Law; Oluwabunmi Hope Anike Lar, who passed on to glory five years ago, at […]
The Deception Of Living In The Diaspora.
By: Praise George About 14 years ago I was on a flight from the UK to Lagos. I met a Nigerian man who had lived in the UK for 14 years. He had a very sad story to tell about his sojourn abroad.Here’s what he told me. He was a manager in a Nigerian Bank […]
HAVE YOU EATEN? – THE WRONG QUESTION WOMEN ASK MEN THEY LIKE
By: Emeka Ugwuoye (DPA Family Law Clinic) Have you eaten? I have noticed quite an irony in this single question most women ask their men. If a woman, especially Nigerian woman, likes a man, one of the questions she would ask him if he calls her is: Have you eaten? I have wondered why they […]
A 90-Year-Old Rᴀᴄɪsᴛ Woman Tells Big Shaq, ‘Go Back to Africa’—His Response Stuns the Crowd
Rᴀᴄɪsᴛ Woman Tells Big Shaq ‘Go Back to Africa’—His Response Leaves the Crowd Speechless. One sunny afternoon, Big Shaq, known for his towering presence and fame as a basketball legend, decided to visit his usual corner store. Despite his celebrity status and impressive physique—standing over two meters tall—he enjoyed the simple pleasure of grocery shopping. […]
Number Your Days
By: Ify Uche I have been down here for the Christmas celebration.consistently, I run into men and women from my village, and one constant thing is that many have grown really old. At first, I was surprised to see them that frail and subdued, but suddenly, I remembered that I am in my 40s. This […]
Loyalty! PT. 1
By Ify Uche Commitment and dedication to people and causes are plausible. There is a feeling of peace you experience when you know that someone believes in you and whatever noble aspiration you represent; a feeling of peace that engulfs you when you are convinced that an individual is totally sold out to you to […]
THE ILLUSION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND WORLD PEACE
By: Amb. Godknows Igali Prelude As the year 2024 eclipses to an inevitable end in a matter of days, the global outlook for peace and security remains ominous and elusive. Earlier in September, 190 world leaders had come together in New York, re-enacting the proverbial gathering of the eagles to web a symphony out of […]
We are Breaking Barriers, and Reaching Heights
By Eustace Obi Dunn Today, I celebrate a deeply personal milestone: earning my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a nurse practitioner from the University of South Alabama (USA). This isn’t just another degree. For me, it’s a reflection of growth, determination, and the power of embracing change, no matter how tough or rough. […]
WHY PRINCES BECOME PERFECT DIPLOMATS:A PRECIS ON PROF. IBRAHIM GAMBARIAT 80 YEARS
By: Godknows Igali It was former Prince of Wales and now King Charles III of England who once said that “the art of diplomacy is not just about negotiating agreements but it is about building trust and understanding amongst people”. It is for this reason that kings, princes, and the nobility have always been the […]
