I am in tears as I write the words here. It has been shattering for me on hearing of the passing away of my ever rendering soulmate Pita Okute whose original name is Iheanyi Iwuofor. As things stand, it would be killing for me to write about Pita Okute in the past tense. Pita Okute Read More…
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Exploring the Mystery of God and Ourselves
“Melodies of Faith” is a spiritual journey through hymns that enrich our understanding of divine mystery and self-reflection. This week, Nkanu Egbe focuses on recognising the mystery of God and ourselves, drawing inspiration from Psalm 139, which highlights God’s intimate knowledge of us and our need for Sabbath rest and renewal. Praise the Source of Read More…
How to Spot a Fake Friend
Almost everyone has been a victim of fake friends at some point in life, probably, more than once, too. You think you have a friend or friends, and you’re left stunned, bitten, and taken for a fool when you discover it was all in your head and you’ve been all alone. The worst part is Read More…
After the AU Summit, Africa continues its drift
If a family meets in a room, members give themselves pecks, exchange polite greetings, make flowery speeches and emerge laughing for group photographs, likely, they have not been truthful to themselves. That was my impression following the 37th Summit of the African Union, AU, from February 17–18, 2024, in Addis Ababa. After attending a few Read More…
What to Do When You Are in the Pit
Psalm 40 These are very difficult and challenging times, but this should not come as a surprise to those who believe in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. In fact, Jesus told His disciples to expect trials. He begins John 16 by stating (John 16:1, 2), “All this I have told you so Read More…
Murder for Hire
I believe that every man and woman is entitled to subscribe to whatever religion they fancy. I believe that religion is designed primarily to draw God’s creatures to Him. As someone privileged to have a rich admixture of Muslims, Christians and Ifa devotees within the extended family, I have come to realise that religious bigotry Read More…
Social Media Etiquette for Business Owners
So you’re about to start a business, probably having perfected a skill and are ready to start from where you are. It’s a business you’re starting from scratch with probably very little capital, so getting an office or shop space at the moment may not be ideal. Many started in their garage or a room Read More…
Embarking on My Commuter Odyssey: Navigating Lagos Metro’s Blue Line Trail
The two trains run 74 trips daily from 6.30 am to 11 pm. Mile 2 to Marina and back. No cash. Only the Cowry card is used for payment at the entry point. You swipe it on the detector for the turnstile flaps to open. It immediately shows you how much you have left. You Read More…
Grime MC Skepta’s Tribal Mark: A Cinematic Universe in the Making
Review by Damilare Williams-Shires The directorial debut of renowned Grime MC and budding Renaissance Man Joseph Adenuga Jr, known professionally as Skepta, Tribal Mark, is an ambitious and gripping 24-minute short film that provocatively introduces the world to a future cinematic universe, soon to be populated by anti-heroes and action stars of the Black Secret Read More…
The Road to the Country: Heart-Racing Journey Through War and Redemption
Chigozie Obioma’s “The Road to the Country” emerges as a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s civil war. The story centres on Kunle, a university student in Lagos, who embarks on a perilous journey to save his missing brother amid the chaos of conflict. Obioma’s prose, described by The Wall Street Journal as Read More…










