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Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed educators, proud parents, and, most importantly, the brilliant graduating class of Newhall International School, 2023. Today, we gather here to celebrate a significant milestone in your lives. As you stand on the precipice of a new chapter, I congratulate every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. You Read More…
The news that came from Johannesburg, South Africa on July 19 was heartrending: Kole Omotoso is dead! The lionized writer, Kole Omotoso, was my teacher at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, for four years of my study there in the Dramatic Arts Department with Professor Wole Soyinka as Head of Department. Read More…
I have attended a few African Union (AU) Heads of State Summits and always came away with the impression that the agenda is always overloaded. But three things struck me about the July 16, 2023 meeting in Nairobi. First, its modest three-point objectives; fast-tracking the integration process in Africa; examining the Division of Labour among the Read More…
I was bullied in school. Primary school. At different times by different people. I really didn’t know why or how it started but I noticed the granddaughter of the proprietress picked on me. She’d walk up to me and quickly throw me a punch in my tummy, look around quickly before running away. The pain sent Read More…
(Luke 19:1-10; 1 Timothy 6:6-10) In his book, The Christian in Business, John E. Mitchell asks “Will Christianity and Business mix? Is God interested in the way we do our work? Is He interested in a lathe operator and in the quantity and quality of his output? Is He interested in a watchman as he Read More…
We all acknowledge that the world is changing but we also know that some so-called changes negate our essence and culture.
Step into the extraordinary world of Chef Tina Totin Akpan, a culinary virtuoso and entrepreneur whose journey radiates resilience, passion, and unwavering determination. From overcoming heartbreaking loss to blazing her own trail in the culinary arts, Chef Tina’s story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing opportunities. With her infectious love for cooking, Read More…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Whenever Onitsha gets into any business, other cities take a back seat. When market literature was in vogue, Onitsha was the leader. Now that home movies have taken over, Onitsha has shot ahead as the centre of the booming trade. According to a study published by the British Library in 1990, Read More…
We were told to wait until after the general meeting. I always run away from meeting after meeting because they have a way of dragging us into more commitment. Our pockets and time get to pay heavily for it. This meeting was no exception, and as I sat back grudgingly, I wasn’t disappointed. The financial Read More…
(Luke 2: 52; Ephesians 6:1-3) The Bible says that one of the reasons why God instituted marriage was the bringing up of godly offspring. Prophet Malachi asks, “Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit, they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring” (Malachi 2:15a). But godly children Read More…
