James Ibori And The Underdevelopment Of Delta State
The Urhobos who are the majority tribe in Delta State can be said to be one of the most gifted people in the world. When people say Warri nor dey carry last, they are actually talking…
July 2021
Going the Distance (and Then Some)
Olympian, actor, and writer Alexi Pappas refuses to sell herself short. By Matt Huston Around the time Greek-American long-distance runner Alexi Pappas competed on the Greek Olympic team in the 2016 Games—setting a national record…
Giannis Antetokounmpo And Why Nigerians Become Best Overseas
Americans and Britons are becoming familiar with a phenomenon whereby Nigerians often excel to the top of any discipline they find themselves in. Basketball is the latest arena that is showcasing the great Nigerian spirit…
Can Aging Be Cured?
By Devon Frye Getting old, as they say, beats the alternative. And it certainly has its perks: wisdom, retirement, the joy of watching grandchildren grow. But aging also brings frailty, disease, and cognitive decline that’s…
The Case Against The British
By Akin Osuntokun “By 1914, modern Nigeria came into being under an autocratic Governor, Sir Frederick Lugard, who succeeded in isolating one Nigerian group from the other….It was Charles Temple, the senior resident in the…
Stylish Kate At 50: Comfortable In Her Lane, Content With Life
By Segun Adebayo Energetic and stylish were words deployed by fans and friends to describe popular actress and fitness queen, Kate Henshaw, when she clocked 50 years old days back. While many of her fans…
Giannis, Thanasis And Kostas Antetokounmpo Become First Three Brothers To Win NBA Championships
By GCT Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo are now the first three brothers to become NBA champions in league history. Giannis, 26, and Thanasis, 29, helped the on Tuesday, receiving their first rings and joining…
PANDEF Condemns IPOB’s Statement On Edwin Clark
By Ebenezer Adurokiya Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has described as ridiculous a statement being circulated in the media against elder statesman, national and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark credited to the spokesman of…
The Dark Side Of Praise
When compliments backfire Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D We instinctively acknowledge a difference between authentic admiration and cheap flattery. But how do respective differences in power, status, and rank impact the way compliments are given…
Olubadan Sends Delegation To Benin Republic For Igboho’s Trial
By Kemi Olaitan The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sent a delegation to Benin Republic to observe the proceeding of the court case involving Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The…