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Suddenly the hype-men began to sing and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State heeded their call. The music transported him and there was no question that his face lit up, despite the sunglasses he was wearing. As he moved to the beat of the song, obviously enjoying the moment and spreading amusement and laughter in the crowd, my neighbour asked me to observe the policeman that stood behind him…
How big is the expectation that on the 25th anniversary of the passing of their mother, Princess Diana, her sons Prince William and Prince Harry will intentionally embrace attempts to correct or amplify the public perception of their relationship? Or how big is the expectation that the perception that they do not care about each other will begin to experience some thawing? And how big…
Where is this coming from? Can you not answer a simple question without immediately becoming a questioner yourself? You’re talking about a candidate’s preferred clothing colour and his electoral fortune? In Nigeria? Are you for real? Then you must not have read the book, Disrobed: How Clothing Predicts Economic Cycles, Saves Lives, and Determines the Future written by Syl Tang, an American writer. Wait, a…
At a recent conference in which reporters were made to understand that security gaps were exploited by the suspected killer of Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan, the head of Japan’s National Police Agency, Itara Nakamura announced his resignation from the service. The agency he used to head, controls the police in Japan. To underscore the fact that it was a prime moment for…
In an interview with People magazine in February, Jennifer Lopez described the resumption of her relationship with Ben Affleck as “a beautiful love story that we got a second chance.” The beautiful pictures from the lavish wedding which was held at Ben’s compound in Georgia, United States over the weekend may be described as layers of added beauty to the unfolding story. The fact that…
A top reset moment is definitely upon former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka. It’s the dominant extract from the current season. Especially against the backdrop of news reports that he plans to leave the comfort of his current temporary abode in Thailand and return home to Sri Lanka next week. While it is within his right to return home, as some have argued and…
It is no longer news that top South Korean musical artist and composer, Yoo Hee-yeol has recently been at the receiving end for all kinds of accusations, barbs and spikes, chiefly for plagiarizing the works of various musical artists. He and many of his former admirers have seen his former elevated personal brand take a huge drop. Suddenly, some people are no longer sure of…
Writer, actor and Tinsel Director, Ben Chiadika once told an interesting story of how a king found a suitor for his only daughter. One day, the king invited all the eligible bachelors in his kingdom to the palace. He wished to conduct a test for the young men to select a husband for his daughter. Then he caused the men to be gathered in front…
It means that you should now pay closer attention to what he says You’re not serious, who told you I don’t pay close attention to what he says. I said closer attention Wait, wait. Is this a voyage on cherry-picking or a sincere attempt at probing a strong claim? What do you think? I think that Pastor Poju Oyemade is a teacher worth listening to….
Tell the virus to take another look around and see that mankind is currently stumped. Only yesterday, we called attention to the fact that rainwater, which used to be something we enjoyed drinking as children, is no longer safe for consumption. Everywhere you go or look, there is one challenge wanting to suppress some mankind’s liberty or another. Remind the new Lanya virus that if it hopes to…
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