I have just received in the mail my first Christmas Greeting Card ever from any Nigerian Consul General based in New York. The Nigerian Community in New York in particular and other States covered by the Nigerian Consulate of New York are blessed and lucky to have an Ambassador and Consul General as bright and…
Endemic Hunger: A Scourge of Injustice and Neglect in Nigeria In a land blessed with vast arable land and abundant natural resources, the irony of hunger gnawing at the bellies of millions of Nigerians is a scandal that demands urgent redress. Nigeria’s agricultural heritage—once the pride of West Africa—is being buried under the weight of…
JOIN US FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION IN IKARE AKOKO! Ikare Akoko is abuzz with excitement, its streets pulsating with the rhythm of a grand celebration. A week-long extravaganza of activities and remarkable events has transformed the kingdom into a hub of jubilation, all in honour of the illustrious legacy and towering achievements of His Royal…
PROFILE OF HIS ROYAL MAJESTY (HRM) OBA (ALHAJI) AKADIRI SALIU MOMOH IV, JP, CON Championing peace, tradition, and development in Ikare-Akoko The sun rises, casting golden rays over the hills of Ikare-Akoko, a town steeped in the echoes of history and the reverence of tradition. Beneath its ancient skies, where the whispers of ancestors…
PBAT GAINS WHERE OTHERS FAILED. The recent outing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) to France was viewed with lots of skepticism. Examining France’s African relations, it requires some general observations about what works and what doesn’t bringing Nigerians thematic view in their imaginary worlds to regressive platitudes. For other online contributors, the past Franco-African…
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…
