“It’s our wish never to let you go”: Dora Akunyili’s family gives touching posthumous birthday message (READ)

by S’ola Filani Late Prof Dora Akunyili who died on June 7th in India would have turned 60 on Monday, July 14th. Her husband, Dr Chike Akunyili and children, Ijeoma, Edozie, Somto, Njideka, Chidiogo and Obumneme shared a posthumous birthday message on her Facebook page to celebrate her. In the post titled “We miss you... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Opinion: Will the real Progressives please stand up

by Wale Bakare Muhammadu Buhari at 71 may no longer be the darling favourite of the teeming populace safe for his cult followership in the north east and north central that still accord him a veteran status worthy of the position. His albatross would be the Nigeria elites and the younger generation who sees... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Album review: Here is The Mob’s Take on ‘Wazup Guy’ by FALZ

by Obinna Agwu I have been a distant admirer of Falz’s brand of humour-laced, laid back rap for some time now. However, I needed to listen to his album to get a feel for what makes the man tick as an artiste. Well, here’s my impression of his debut, Wazup Guy. Intro skit: This intro... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Echezona Nduka: This love is death (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Echezona Nduka Dry petals, broken filaments and anthers make mockery of my balcony, These frowning flowers tell poignant tales, On Valentine’s eve, they bloomed. Their scents wafted beyond my rooftops as love; Now, death is theirs and on me, they beckon. Death hides its face in love’s lyrics As these songs melt my heart;... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 excuses keeping you from your goals (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Life is a challenging thing. You should realize that every kind of success requires work. 1. I don’t have enough Many people tend to complain about lack of time, money and opportunities to be happy. All these points are the basis for perfection for an average person. If you only concentrate on... Read More

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July 15, 2014

I almost killed myself with my father’s gun at 10 – Soyinka

by S’ola Filani If Wole Soyinka had succeeded in pulling the trigger in his father’s dane gun years ago, his glorious life would have been cut short. “I used to go with my father when he hunted. It was a mere air gun but was good enough for squirrels, the wild pigeon and occasional rabbit.... Read More

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