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Mrs. Martin Agoziem’s Centre for Corrections and Human Development marked 10years of steadfast devotion to a worthy cause

The venue for Tuesday’s celebration of the 10th   Anniversary of the Centre for Corrections and Human Development (CCHD) was the impressive Fountain of Life Church, Youth Hall in Ilupeju, in Lagos. The celebration coincided with the celebration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The theme for this year’s event was: “Drug Demand Reduction in a depressed economy: prevention and intervention approaches.” In attendance…

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Kendrick Lamar’s recent Glastonbury’s Performance, Pretty Mike’s Funnybone’s Wedding ‘Performance’ and art as a tool of offence?

It is the view of many people that US rapper Kendrick Lamar’s recent ‘Godspeed’ performance at Glastonbury and socialite Pretty Mike’s ‘Performance’ at the white wedding of Nigerian comedian, Funnybone, turned art into a weapon of offence! Both performances and displays took artistic liberties too far in their contents, expressions and brazenness. But in weaponizing art and making it an instrument of offence, they took…

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So monkeys are protesting that rather than blame rodents, humans have tagged them with monkeypox?

Do you blame the monkeys? Humans mostly contract monkeypox from rodents according to available research, yet monkeys are being tagged. If only you could understand their language! They are completely upset by the stigmatization and labelling I know, right. It’s so completely unfair Please, please. Let’s not begin another discourse about fairness. Look around you. It’s everywhere. But if it’s any consolation, I hear the WHO is…

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The biggest reminder from the Ekweremadus’ saga: things do not always go according to plan

The British authorities superintending the unfolding matter involving Senator and Mrs. Ike Ekweremadu and Nwamini David are certainly making discoveries as the rest of us preoccupy ourselves with commentaries, conjectures and prayers. Clearly, many commentators and analysts have adjusted their ‘plans’ to make room for commentaries on the subject. And in order for them to make reasonable and informed commentaries on the matter, some would have made considerable adjustments…

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4 kinds of Interceptors Nigeria currently need inspired by Netflix Interceptor – 4

The General Duty Interceptors – GDIs. Members of the General Duty Interceptors have their work cut out for them but they are facing a major challenge – their numbers are down so they must embark on robust recruitment of new members. In other to strengthen their ability to neutralize ‘missiles’ intended to cause maximum disappointment, maximum disillusionment, all kinds of voter apathy and all missiles…

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4 kinds of Interceptors Nigeria currently need inspired by Netflix Interceptor – 3

The Hushai Unit – Otherwise Known as HU. When many Nigerians talk about political leaders, they usually do not give considerable attention to those who surround these leaders. They do not give considerable attention to the ‘other people in the room’ when important decisions are being made. Yet the fact remains that ‘the other people in the room’ sometimes play more important roles than the…

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4 kinds of Interceptors Nigeria currently need inspired by Netflix Interceptor – 2

The Intercessors Regiment of the Order of Elisha. The biblical prophet, Elisha was the quintessential interceptor From his bedroom in Samaria, he could intercept vital intelligence that was being conceived and deployed from the bedroom of the King of Syria many centuries ago. He was so effective in neutralizing whatever ‘missile’ was sent from Syria that he compelled the King of Syria to change his…

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4 kinds of Interceptors Nigeria currently need inspired by Netflix Interceptor – 1

The Ejiro Otarigho Unit – Otherwise known as EOU. Ejiro Otarigho burst into national consciousness recently when he assumed the role of an interceptor somewhere in Delta State. He got into a petroleum tanker that had caught fire and drove the moving ball of fire away from causing maximum damage to life and property. Through his quick thinking and bravery, he intercepted the otherwise dangerous…

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