Wednesday, January 22

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Once Upon a Time in Gambia
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Once Upon a Time in Gambia

By Reuben Abati I have very vivid memories of my last visit to The Gambia. This was in 2013 when President Goodluck Jonathan paid a two-day visit to the country. (more…)
A Day with the Gay Community
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A Day with the Gay Community

By Reuben Abati I was invited to deliver the keynote address at this year’s special event on “Human Rights, Sexuality and the Law”, an annual symposium (more…)
They Love the Blood
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They Love the Blood

By Femi Fani-Kayode I just watched a horrific video of hundreds of young men in the traditional orange prison garb. (more…)
Let Our King Be Lifted High
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Let Our King Be Lifted High

By Joe Iniodu The above subsists as the theme of the AkwaIbom Christmas Carols Festival 2016; an annual celebration heralding the birth of Christ, which (more…)
Udom: Rising to the Occasion of Leadership
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Udom: Rising to the Occasion of Leadership

By Joe Iniodu Leadership is a complex art that requires unique skills. The manifestations of its deposit in any individual are usually tested at periods of challenges. The tragic incident of the collapse of Reigners Bible Church International during the planned Bishopric Enthronement of Apostle Akan Weeks which led to scores of dead and injured people came as Governor Udom Emmanuel’s test as a leader. Suffice it to so that he has acquitted himself creditably in the way he has managed the unfortunate incident.   The governor who himself was in the building and narrowly escaped death was able to overcome the trauma of the near shave with death to continue his role of leadership. In such emotional and dark moments of gloom, many go blank and only depend on leaders who are still able to retain...