Photo credit: Wikipedia We often assume that parent-child relationships are lifelong and emotionally close. Yet, in reality, many families experience periods of emotional distance and little contact. A number of robust studies in which researchers have analyzed data from larger samples that mirror the broader population document how common family estrangement is. In Germany, one study found that 20…
A friend it was who told me today, November 1, is Authors’ Day! Personally, I do believe everyone is an author. Ok! Let’s take it this way, everyone has the probability of being an author. Why? Our respective journeys through life, if penned would be super sellers. But then, one should understand the fact that…
Photo credit: Al Jazeera I was discussing with someone on FB yesterday, and I regretted I did. There are some people, once they believe in politicians, that wouldn’t let go even on the face of apparent betrayal. To those people, the saying that, ‘fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,’…
Photo credit: the Guardian A valued friend just sent me a video of Chief Bode George being interviewed. His insistence is that Tinubu is not from Lagos. Well, we all know he isn’t! But then, does it really matter? A person could come from Jigawa or Enugu for instance, as long as he’s a Nigerian,…
Photo credit: 247Ureports I came across a video of recent. It’s of non Nigerians spraying currency at a party. Why now? Nigeria holds the franchise for spending at parties as if there’s no tomorrow. So, people from other countries wishing to join the chorus must first pay Nigerians some fees. Abi bako? 110121
Photo credit: CNA The Trump administration has restricted the number of refugees admitted to the United States to &,500. The AP reports that the refugees will mostly be white South Africans. The move effectively stops America’s traditional role as a haven where those fleeing war and persecution could find refuge. It marks a major policy shift toward…
