June 2021

Stateman Obafemi Awlowo

Even God Will Not Do It

By Dare Babarinsa Last week, Nigerians marked four anniversaries. One was the anniversary of the creation of states in 1967 by the military regime of then Lt. Colonel Yakubu Jack Gowon. The second was the…



Sultan of Sokoto

The Last Sultan of Sokoto

It is an irony that the most powerful monarch today in Northern Nigeria and the most powerful man in Nigeria are both “highly” trained security personnel, yet insecurity is ravaging the length and breadth of…


Blessing Okagbare

Okagbare Breaks 38 years Old Record

Nigeria’s queen of the tracks, Blessing Okagbare is elated over her latest achievements when she ducked inside 11 seconds for the third time this season on Wednesday evening at the P-T-S athletics meeting in Bratislava,…


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Finding the Right Leader For “Team Me”

How we talk to ourselves can impact how we move forward and achieve our goals. By Remy Blumenfeld, Coach and business advisor for creative entrepreneurs at www.vitality.guru As many of us begin to re-engage with…



Residential school

Why Canada Is Mourning The Deaths Of 215 Children

By Holly Honderich (BBC) The preliminary discovery last week of the remains of 215 Indigenous children – students of Canada’s largest residential school – has prompted nationwide outrage and calls for further searches of unmarked…



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8 Phrases That Help Us Communicate More Effectively

Being mindful about the words we use can help us deepen our connections and avoid miscommunication. By Marina Khidekel, Head of Content Development at Thrive Global Miscommunication can happen in any relationship, whether it’s personal…