A Special tribute to Great Ita David Ikpeme Air Force Captain Ita David Ikpeme was the most incorruptible and the best Military Administrator/ Governor of Ondo State since its creation in 1976 with the Capital in Akure. I celebrate “Asode Sao” Air Force Captain Ita David Ikpeme the first Military Administrator of Ondo State who…
REWARDING MEDIOCRITY OVER EXCELLENCE At the recently concluded 29th/30th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Uyo, two brilliant minds, Etim Charles and Toroabasi Jeremiah, were celebrated for their academic excellence. With a stellar CGPA of 4.82 in Computer and Mechanical Engineering, they emerged as the overall best-graduating students. Their reward? A mere ₦30,000 each. Contrast…
Lessons from the Animal World: A reflection on parenting, leadership The video you are about to watch is a lesson in good parenting and leadership instincts, as demonstrated by creatures in the animal world. I am a pet lover and have always owned pets throughout my adult life. Two of my favourite dogs were named…
SUSTAINABLE LIVING STARTS AT HOME: PRACTICAL STEPS FOR EVERY NIGERIAN I am just concerned about the effects of climate change around the globe which Nigeria is no exception. From increasing temperatures to unpredictable weather patterns, the signs are clear: we are in a climate crisis. While many Nigerians wait for government interventions and international aid,…
I endorse Aiyedatiwa for Governor of Ondo State in the November 16 Election. Since individuals are elected based on their Party label or affiliation, this endorsement is one that I give with a grain of salt and with some reluctance and trepidation as a concerned citizen of Ondo State and as the Federal pioneer Director…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GENERAL (DR) YAKUBU GOWON; GCFR. “The Best Nigeria ever had Shakespeare was quoted to have said the following which in nutshell speaks directly of the person of General Yakubu Gowon. Some are born great, for which He was; Some achieve greatness for which He did; Some have greatness thrust upon them, and so…
Just a little hill: memorializing Joseph Adebisi Adeboye A Rosicrucian mystic whose name I could not readily recall as at the time of writing this piece, sometime wrote an inspirational article titled,”just a little hill”. In that mystical and cosmic -inspired contemplation, he had impressed that, every being has a mission in life. Whichever way…
Loyalty: A Virtue or, an Act of Servitude – The Study of Wike and Fubara One important patronage a writer enjoys which I hugely appreciate and enjoy too, is the comment he gets from his piece. As in criticism in literature which helps your craft to come out refined, every comment helps to improve my…
My encounter with Aba Afe Babalola As I reflect on my assignment to Nigeria being the President of an indigenous group based in US, Ekiti Kete Coalition USA, purposely to honor an enigma, and a trail blazer Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola somethings come to mind Flipping through the photographs we took with Baba and pages…
Faith, Miracles, and Discernment: Upholding Biblical Truth Amidst False Testimonies Miracles have always been a point of wonder, faith, and testimony throughout biblical history. From the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) to the healing of the sick by Jesus (Matthew 8:16-17), they serve as a testament to God’s divine intervention in the lives…
