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September 28, 2023
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When the Hair Falls Off

When the Hair Falls Off

The scene Baba OGN just finished gulping another round of ‘’kainkain’’ aka ‘’ogogoro’’. He’s been on this routine for more than 2 decades! He looked frail, unkempt and shrunken with thin, sparse, fluffy hair. Gossip…

Water As An ‘’Intoxicant’’

Water As An ‘’Intoxicant’’

Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti aka Fela Anikulapo Kuti aka Abami eda released the album Expensive shit in 1975, the reverse side of same was titled Water no get enemy (literally translates Water does not have…

Like Trump, Like Nigerian Presidents?

Like Trump, Like Nigerian Presidents?

Donald Trump, the garrulous 45th President of the United States, made history last week when he became the first American leader to have his mug shot taken after being indicted in a criminal case. A…

Being a Living Chimney; The Negative Effects (2)

Being a Living Chimney; The Negative Effects (2)

Respiratory Infections The airways are lined with tiny brush like hairs, called cilia. The cilia sweep out mucus and dirt so the lungs stay clear. Smoking temporarily paralyzes and even kills cilia. This makes one…

Still Awaiting the Dividends of Our Democracy

Still Awaiting the Dividends of Our Democracy

Some 24 years ago millions of Nigerians were eagerly looking forward to the ouster of men in khaki, seriously holding on to the widely held belief that the worst democracy will always be better than…

‘Caution to New Ministers in Nation Building’

‘Caution to New Ministers in Nation Building’

A level playing ground, with detest for camarilla or kitchen cabinet in a democracy, has been recommended to the presidency as Nigeria inaugurated a new Executive Council. Making the recommendation, Dr Thom- as Olaleye Ogungbangbe…

Being a Living Chimney; The Negative Effects (1)

Being a Living Chimney; The Negative Effects (1)

The scene Baba OJG sits under the clump of palm trees with his friends, as usual, discussing trending topics in the village and enjoying the breezy evening. He continued to cough repeatedly, so did he…

Hearing Impairment

Hearing Impairment

The scene A Yoruba Nollywood actress fondly referred to as ‘’no network’’ elicits a spinning laughter when she is immersed in her thespian role. It is essentially that of someone that is hard of hearing,…

Passion Play Competition 2023: CAEAN Abuja Doles Out Awards To Winners

Passion Play Competition 2023: CAEAN Abuja Doles Out Awards To Winners

The Catholic Artistes and Entertainers Association of Nigeria (CAEAN) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has given awards to the deserved winners of its Jesus Christ’s Passion Play Competition 2023. The event took place last…

Migration, Notion Of Dislodgment, ‘Like Clear Keen Flames’

Migration, Notion Of Dislodgment, ‘Like Clear Keen Flames’

Oluwatoyin Odusanya writes with the gusto of Elvis Presley’s steps on a fog lit stage; throbbing the wind, armed with the promise of fire, fun and fierce- some baritone nasal volley streaks like thunderstorms in…