In 2024, Nigeria is witnessing a significant surge in a phenomenon colloquially referred to as the “Japa Movement.” The term “Japa,” derived from Nigerian slang, means “to escape” or “to flee,” and it has become synonymous with the mass emigration of young Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. This movement has gained momentum due to a…
On October 1, 1960, at midnight, the Union Jack, the British flag, flew for the last time over Nigeria. Green White Green was raised and has fluttered as strongly as the wind would carry it for going on 64 years now through good times and through bad times like three painful years when brother warred…
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in a state of shock and grief following the tragic passing of Nollywood actress Sharon Okpamen. The young, vibrant star, known for her humanitarian work and captivating performances, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, shortly after giving birth to her second child. A Rising Star Cut Short Sharon Okpamen, born…
Over 100 property owners in Lafiaji community, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, are planning legal action against the Federal Government as they are being issued demolition notices to evacuate their properties for the Lagos- Calabar Highway construction. This was made known in a statement titled, ‘Being the text of a press conference addressed…
In my last essay titled: Billionaire Kidnappers, I inquired thusly: Nigeria has been kidnapped. Who will rescue Nigeria? Responses have been pouring in, most of which are full of lamentation for the present state of our country and skepticism about the future. In discussing with a retired Colonel who served meritoriously with the DMI for…
JUNIOR: That sounds like confusion to me!!! DAD: The entire world is still confused about that war. Welcome to the club! (Enactment: Huge crowd waving. Sound of a gunshot. A Serbian nationalist kills the Archduke and his wife. Flashes are enacted of leaders of different countries speaking in their language, making declarations of war). EMPEROR…
In 2003, a young girl from California made a decision she later came to regret. She allowed her boyfriend to record themselves having explicit sex while on vacation in Mexico. As is common for the most part, when relationships breakdown, people are confused, angry, and usually want to resort to violence or some other form…
Edo State is in the last three weeks of an off-cycle election which will be held to elect a new Governor on September 21st. The people of Edo State are itching to hear from the candidates. To this end, the Management Committee of Edo Forum of Patriots led by Ambassador Aiyamenkhue Collins Edokpolor AmbP-UN will…
The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, capturing the hearts of young Nigerians with their remarkable performance. Led by coach Rena Wakama, the team defied expectations and became the first African team, male or female, to reach the quarter-finals in Olympic basketball history. Overcoming Challenges D’Tigress faced adversity even…
Kathleen Dehmlow Kathleen Dehmlow (Schunk) was born on March 19, 1938 to Joseph and Gertrude Schunk of Wabasso.She married Dennis Dehmlow atSt. Anne’s in Wabasso in 1957 and had two children Gina and Jay. In 1962 she became pregnant by her husband’s brother Lyle Dehmlow and moved to California.She abandoned her children, Gina and Jay…
