SCENE ONE (Later that evening: the family is relaxed on the couch, watching TV). JUNIOR: Dad and mom, thank you so much. By the time this essay is finished, my teacher will be calling me professor. MOM: Glad to help but do not ever take any Arithmetic problems to your father. He is a total…
WASHINGTON — After rewriting Title IX regulations to include protections for gender identity, President Joe Biden told trans students: “We see you.” When he announced in April his latest executive actions to waive student loan debt, he proudly proclaimed that “this relief can be life-changing.” And standing in front of a group of immigrant advocates…
In a significant move to bolster Edo State’s entertainment and event hosting capabilities, Governor Godwin Obaseki and Afrobeats superstar Rema participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Edo Arena on August 29, 2024. The state-of-the-art facility, set to be named “Rema’s Dome,” will have a seating capacity of 6,000 and is strategically located at…
Finally, NNPC wakes up from its slumber—- hopefully, for good. They have made a good decision to hand over the refineries to local operators who will maintain and operate the refineries in a yet to be disclosed arrangement. Let’s hope the operators are properly vetted, and let us also hope that the contracts are properly…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially announced that all mobile network operators must complete the mandatory verification and linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identification Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. This directive marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance national security and improve the integrity of the digital…
In a move that has sent waves of anticipation through the Nigerian football community, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The 58-year-old German tactician, known for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent, is set to lead…
Okay. You are a very successful man. Or, just a man. You get married at some point and you begin to raise a family. You love your wife. You love your children. Your children adore you. Like every one wishes, you are your children’s super hero. Life takes a turn. You decide to have girlfriend…
Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first in-depth media interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, answering questions Thursday from CNN’s Dana Bash. The pre-taped interview was conducted in Savannah, Ga., and Harris was joined by her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Earlier in the day, the resurgent Democratic ticket held a rally…
Do you know that love is not the most important ingredient in marriage? Even if you married the love of your life just like Jennifer Lopez did, you could still be unhappy and be divorced in 2 years. I chuckle when I remember Seal, and Heidi Klum. They used to reenact their wedding vows every…
(At dinner). JUNIOR/MOM: (Together) Emmm—where were we? DAD: Hahahaha! Oh well, we cannot talk about the fifties without talking about the history of Civil Rights. Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka changed that decade and helped to shape the future of America. To back up, the struggle for equality in education had taken a…
