Nigerian literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has stated that he is prepared for his death, reflecting on his life’s journey and legacy in a recent interview. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he has made arrangements for his eventual passing, although he still intends to take a vacation. During an interview with CNN, the 90-year-old playwright, essayist, and poet shared reflections on his life, artistic journey, and future. Soyinka provided insight into how he uniquely celebrates his birthdays by often retreating into nature. Soyinka mentioned, “Typically, on my birthdays, I retreat into the forest. Solitude brings me…
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By Abel Johngold ANAMBRA STATE / Nigerian lawyer and human right activist, Chukwudi Onyejekwe, is currently on the run over threat to his life by unknown persons allegedly suspected to be working for government officials in the country. Chukwudi Onyejekwe, a human rights defender and advocate of good governance, is known to be involved in human rights activities over the years. It was revealed that, in October 2020, Chukwudi Onyejekwe, along with other human rights activists were alleged to be involved in the ill-fated “End SARS” protest that almost crippled the country. There were reported cases in the media that,…
As Delta State Government navigates into the mainstream of the second year of governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s first tenure, political communication Strategist, and Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has assured that the governor will continue to spring pleasant surprises. Dr Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday, saying that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, lack moral and legal justification to fault the positive, and timely steps taken by governor Oborevwori, to comply with the new minimum wage payment. Oghenesivbe, disclosed that the salary and wages bills of…
By Funke Egbemode Nobody understands. How could she do it? Why did she do it after all these years? An affair after 25 years of marriage and three grown-up children? What is she still looking for? What has God not blessed her with? Her husband is well- to-do, healthy and the children are doing well. But Madam B did it and it’s done. She’s 52 and is cheating on her husband. It’s hard to understand, I guess, but it happened and somewhere, as you read this, it is probably happening again. Older women stepping out on their spouses. There are…
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi will be the Guest Speaker at the 6th Convention and Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) slated for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Vienna International Hotel, Asaba. DOPF, in a press release on Saturday said that the choice of the Force Public Relations Officer, Adejobi was carefully considered after much consultations based on his enviable pedigree as a round peg in a round hole to squarely handle the topic of our this year’s Lecture titled: “Security Challenges in Nigeria: Finding Local Implementable Solutions”. According…
By Kenneth Obieh The Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for approving the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) program that has impacted greatly in the lives of the direct beneficiaries who need the assistance. At Isiokolo community in Ethiope East local Area where Mrs Idekpome Egodotaire said she had received N20,000 naira twice now and it has indeed taken care of her daily needs with the stipends. She was indeed elated and thanked the governor even as she prayed that it should be sustained. Mrs Akpedena Arhabor also from Isiokolo said…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the demise of Jonathan Silas Zwingina has deprived the nation of a grassroot mobilizer and courageous patriot who stood against disunity and falling moral fabric of the nation. In a condolence message to the family of the late patriot, The NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu described the late Jonathan Zwingina as a gifted and rigorous Mobilizer who, in both private and public life, stood for the unity, progress and development of the nation. He said Zwingina as a pioneer Director in the former Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance, Social Justice, and Economic Recovery…
By Abel Johngold Prof. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo, Worldwide President of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), says the death of Senator (Prof.) Jonathan Silas Zwingina, a member of the UIAA Board of Trustee (BoT), is shocking and devastating. Nyityo stated this yesterday in Abuja, at the Night of Tribute in honour of the distinguished Nigerian, statesman and former representative of the good people of the Southern Senatorial District of Adamawa State, who was confirmed dead on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 at the age of 70. Noting that Zwingina’s remarkable contributions to UIAA will forever embody his memory in his…
By Comr. Florence Ifeanyi Chidobi The 16th of October annually is commemorated as the World Food Day and the founding of Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). It is a day set aside to remember the organization’s search for the solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty in the world, with the goals that young men and women should feed the world according to United Nations. Hence, 16th October, 2024, Cenotaph, Asaba, Delta State, was agog with various agricultural produce, while Oshimili North Local Government Area, ably led by the Head of Personnel Management of the council, Lady Stella Jones…
A bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, which seeks to establish the National Social Security Agency (NSSA) and replace the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, has passed its first reading in the Senate today, Thursday, October 17. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Social Security Agency (NSSA), Repealing the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Providing for the Structure, Functions, and Funding of the National Social Security System”, aims to create a new agency under the office of the President. The proposed agency would be responsible for implementing a comprehensive social security system designed to ensure…