What We Lack! – Adewale Sobowale
Amongst other things, it’s quite apparent to me that the average Nigerian lacks the senses of fairness and courage! If some could be bold enough to announce the death of a living person, it’s equally their business not only to pull down their announcements but also to tender unreserved apologies to the individual concerned and…
Iran fires on 3 ships while US maintains blockade – diplomacy stalls
Photo credit: WION Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying assault on shipping in the key waterway. The Associated Press reports that the assault came a day after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports. The…
Most tickets to FIFA World Cup fan fest will now be free
Photo credit: Yahoo News Canada Facing blacklist over plans to charge a fee for the FIFA World Cup fan festival, 6the City of Toronto will no0w offer free tickets to most who want to attend. Toronto Sun reports that at Wednesday’s council meeting, a report was submitted by the executive director of the FIFA World Cup 2026…
UK, France agree 3-year deal to stop migrant crossings
Photo credit: DW Britain and France have agreed on a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the English Channel. Gulf News reports that under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement on the coast by more than half to fight irregular migration to Britain. Britain will meanwhile provide up to…
Thanks! – Adewale Sobowale
What else can we do except to thank our elected(?) public officers for enabling us to remember the kind of people we are. To a large extent, we are nothing but lightweights. “Lightweighting” us is actually an understatement. We are a people who do not have the ability to stand by our principles. Do we…
Shylocks! – Adewale Sobowale
These are, certainly, daunting times. These are times when you know the true labor unions. These are also times when you can freely guess who true religious leaders are. I learn that even now, some so called missionary schools are already claiming that due to the situation on ground, their teachers might not get paid….