Yemi Alade, one of Nigeria’s foremost Afro-pop stars, joins forces with reggae royalty Ziggy Marley in the powerful and uplifting song “Peace & Love.” Released on Yemi Alade’s album “Rebel Queen,” this track is more than just a collaboration; it’s a call to global unity and harmony. “Peace & Love” blends Afro-pop with reggae, creating Read More…
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who had been in hospice care since February 2023, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was known for his Read More…
By Maxim Uzoatu The 2024 UNESCO World Philosophy Day is the rave of the moment today, Thursday, December 12 at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The personable Host and Head of Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Ifechi Ndianefoo calls forth the enlightened public to the Read More…
Luke 2:25-35 At the time of the birth of Jesus Christ, the promise and expectation of the Messiah’s coming into the world had become a matter of traditional belief but not of vital faith and hope among the Jews. There was no comfort in it. If their hearts were stirred up at all, it was Read More…
Psalm 40:1 In the light of Jesus’ command that the Lord’s Table be observed in remembrance of Him (Luke 22:19), we want to consider, very briefly, the Patience of Jesus Christ. Our text is taken from Psalm 40:1 where the Psalmist said, “I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my Read More…
By Chinwendu Uzoatu It was a historic event as His Royal Highness, F. E. Ebelendu, Igwe Nnanyelugo 1 of Aguluezechukwu, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, celebrated his 47th anniversary on the throne and conferred chieftaincy titles. Among those conferred with chieftaincy titles are seven selected sons of the soil and some prominent Read More…
Adebola Oluchi Aderibigbe, a student at Stillman College, Alabama, has made history by becoming the youngest and first African recipient of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Horizon Award. The award recognises individuals who embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideals of social justice, peace, and equality. Adebola was recognised for her advocacy for girls’ rights Read More…
Eight billion human beings entered 2024, a few days ago with hopes of a better world. But that may be largely determined by rulers across countries who may not even share the same vision. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, whose forces have sustained some 70,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries, does not seek a peaceful resolution. Rather, Read More…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Igwe (Sir) Raphael N. Offor, KSM, JP, AMB. P breaks bold ground as he celebrates Ofala on December 31, 2023. He was crowned Ide II of Omogho in November 2005, having been the regent from 1993 to 2005. He succeeded the first traditional ruler of Omogho, H.R.H Igwe J. M. Anyanechi, Read More…
If, on Judgement Day, the Lord asks me what I did while the Palestinians were being exterminated like flies, I will say that I stood up to protest and to campaign against the genocide. I will say I wrote against the world leaders who want an eye-for-an-eye, a tooth-for-a-tooth. “My Lord,” I will say, “ Read More…
