In America, the owner of The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, reportedly paid Melania Trump a cool $45 million for a documentary on her life. Commentators cleared their throats, adjusted their spectacles, and announced that this was not “art” but pay to play. Still, the word art kept popping up in the discussion, like a stubborn …
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Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole (born April 4, 1952, in Iyamho, Edo State) is a prominent politician whose career spans labour activism and high-level elective and party positions. Known for his outspoken style and grassroots appeal, he transitioned from trade union leadership to becoming a key figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Labour Leadership (1970s–2000s) Oshiomhole …
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Abdulrasheed Maina If corruption in Nigeria were a course at the university, Abdulrasheed Maina would be both a case study and a visiting professor. Unfortunately, the country has decided not just to study the problem, but to celebrate it—complete with awards, patronage titles, and early release packages. The recent news around Mr Maina is not …
Gregory Isaacs 1951-2010 A.K.A The Cool Ruler was a renowned Reggae artist. He was known for his silky voice and his “Rude Boy” lifestyle. In Reggae like many music genres there are sub-genres. That said The Cool Ruler help Pioneer the Lovers Rock style of Reggae. His silky voice made the ladies from afar fall …
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? An old man sitting down gets to see far more than child sitting on a hill. Time is a great teacher. Knowledge of yesterday and experience of today relives you of the burden of tomorrow.
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