Hmm…! – Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: The Punch It’s no longer a secret that the late Timothy Adegoke, a master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in Osun State is dead. He died at the Hilton Hotel and Resort in Ife where he had lodged after his arrival from Abuja. My sincere condolences to the family and friends…
Bùọ̀dá Zacchaeus! – Adewale Sobowale
He hardly hates anyone. Although ́we’ve not met, physically, for over 20 years, technology has made sure we keep in touch. We disagree on a number of issues, and it’s yet to affect our amity. He’s one of the few friends I made while schooling at Ifẹ̀. And he remains a good brother. He always…
Young Ukrainian refugees benefit from joining Scouts!
Photo credit: Evening standard Two young Ukrainian refugees who were “scared to talk” when starting school in the UK have said joining their local Scout group has helped them to learn English. The Standard reports that Artem Horchuck and Yehor Kremnov, both six, arrived in Gosport, Hampshire, in 2022 after their families fled Ukraine. Since…
Tunisian migrant advocate held for “terrorism” probe!
Photo credit: France 24 A prominent Tunisian advocate for migrants is in custody, and anti-terrorist investigators are handling his case. The New Arab reports that, according to the head of a rights group, this is a disturbing first for the country. Tunisia is one of the main launching points for boats carrying migrants trying to…
Support of and against tent-like structures for asylum seekers in Ottawa!
Photo credit: CBC On Sunday, Ottawa saw a pair of rallies in support of and against a proposal to build tent-like structures for asylum seekers. CTV reports that hundreds of people stood in Ben Franklin Plaza supporting the newcomer reception centres. The first of the structures is planned to be built at 1645 Woodroffe Avenue,…
