When I think of Nigeria, I tend to think of the infamous quote of the apartheid president of South Africa, Pieter Botha ‘This uprising will bring out the beast in us.’ He was forced to utter those words in the dying days of apartheid when people in Southern Africa stepped up efforts to rid their…
Ooni Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II reigned over Ile Ife between 6 December 1980 and 28 July, 2015. Before he went on a trip to join his ancestors, he usually had a battle for supremacy with the reigning Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. In January 2009, Ooni Sijuwade was quoted as saying Oba Adeyemi…
I grew up to know them. I mean the rondo rondos and seven sevens of this world! They normally looked for an open space which was close to a t-junction so that they could make good their escape at the end of their nefarious business. We lived in a house that could be said to…
Here they goSo they blow.Blessings upon youAnd you too. I’m GB You’re only rightAfter paying tithes.Pay your first fruitFrom unlimited loot. Daddy GO’s petA brand new jet.So many churchesMembers with less riches. Do as I sayTo make a wayFor prosperity,Else continuous austerity. If you’re churchlessYou may be hopeless.When you’re churchyHappily heavenly. @ as 013023
Thousands of people protested on Thursday in the Swedish city of Malmo against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest. The city was hosting its second semi-final in which Israel’s Eden Golan performed. Ms Golan had earlier been booed on Wednesday during a rehearsal of her song. However, the crowd’s response was mixed on Thursday. There were cheers and boos. Before Ms…
The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has asked the world football body, FIFA, to publish an independent report into responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar. It is also asking the organization to begin the process of providing financial compensation. According to The Guardian, the report was done by the president of Gibraltar Football association, Michael Llamas….
The authorities in Ireland are finding suitable sites for accommodation asylum seekers. Irish Independent reports that this move is aimed at avoiding a repeat of tented encampments that have been cleared in Dublin in the past week. One of the sites being considered is owned by the Department of Defence – HSE properties. Meanwhile, an encampment of migrants…
