Charities have stopped their aid as an Israeli drone attack on the besieged city has killed seven aid workers. The strikes were on a team from World Central Kitchen. The deceased were identified as James Henderson, John Chapman, and James Kirby, all Britons. Others include a Palestinian, Saif Issam Abu Taha; Lalzawmi Frankcom, an Australian;…
Nigerian politicians keep on springing surprises. They keep on being sources of marvel to the outside world. To Nigerians, whether they are inside or outside the country’s shores, they are beyond being shocked by the politicians. They all know that, isaluwala ologbo, ati keran je ni. That is, the performance of ablution by a cat…
Not many people might know he was approached to be President to assuage what they saw as the injustice done to the south west due to the regretful annulment of June 12. But he was honest enough to know he couldn’t serve as a good party man. While he and others were at the fortress,…
Saying Nigerian politics is interesting is an understatement of the year. Yes, daddy!Thank you, daddy!! Those are the new mantras! I guess they’ll solve the multifaceted problems confronting the nation. In a country where our well-known religious fervency has reached the level of indoctrination, is it any surprise that a presidential candidate, rather than seeking…
Onikaluku jeje ewure! We remain joyous;In dark smelly colors,Of rabid corruption,Which barks confusion! Onikaluku jeje agutan! Stead of a Nigerian state;We do have a barbarian tale;We continue to mourn;Our future for so long! Olurombi jeje omo re! We’ve been hoping for youth;Us to save from loot-ers! With arrant yahooing;Plonk goes our hoping! Omo re a…
Germany has become the biggest EU country to legalize cannabis. But it’s only for recreational use. Reports say people gathered for a “smoke-in” at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate after the partial legalisation. The Guardian reports that cannabis users have been celebrating in the country after the partial decriminalisation. Adults are allowed to carry up to 25g…
Seventy-four migrants were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between north Africa and south Europe. The CTV reports that they have been transported to Crete. Crete has recently seen an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya. However, the government has promised to address the issue with more funding and extra Coast Guard…
