Oluwatobiloba Akinnate
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THE BIRTH OF COMMUNICATIONS: NIGERIA'S FIRST POST OFFICE
Information, from its conception, is known to be things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. It's an abstract figure that holds utmost power to those who seek and acquire it. Information is power, strengthening the human race regardless of class, color, gender, or age. It can't be seen, touched, or felt, but it can be acquired through various means, from mobile phones, television, satellites, radios, journals, magazines, newspapers, and leaflets. ...
ADEDAMOLA: Fireboy DML's Ecstatic Masterpiece
Nigerian music sensation, award-winning singer-songwriter Adedamola Oyinola Afolayan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has finally released his highly anticipated album, "Adedamola". This masterpiece follows his previous successful albums: "Tears, Laughter, and Goosebumps" (2019), "Apollo" (2020), and "Playboy" (2021), all of which solidified his position in the music industry. "Adedamola", Fireboy DML's fourth album, has sparked curiosity among fans worldwide. In a pre-release interview, Fire...
DO IT NOW!
The familiar phrase "Why now? I'll do it some other time" has become a habitual excuse for many of us. Procrastination affects people from all walks of life: fathers, mothers, youths, children, teachers, bankers, secretaries, clerks, and students. We delay tasks, promising ourselves, "I'll do it tomorrow." However, this mindset leads to an overwhelming workload. What happens when procrastination becomes a habit? The primary reasons for this behavior are poor time management and laziness. We co...
WHY BARABASS?
As I reflect on the world today, I'm struck by the pervasive presence of evil. Why do people harbor harmful thoughts towards others? Why does chaos erupt from unexpected sources daily? My search for answers led me to the dawn of humanity, where the first recorded murder took place – Cain's brutal killing of his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8). What drove Cain to such hatred? Was it rage, jealousy, or something deeper? This ancient event resonates with our modern experience. Evil has become an inte...
TAKE A BREAK
Have you ever thought of releasing yourself from the constant pressure of attention and seriousness? In today's world, we're part of an ecosystem where everyone strives for perfection and faultlessness. We push ourselves to achieve the best results, go the extra mile, and stress ourselves out to impress others and meet societal standards. We forget that life isn't about being flawless and acceptable to everyone. We fear the world's expectations and exhaust ourselves trying to please others, neg...
CAN WE EVER BREAK THE CIRCLE OF VIOLENCE?
What kills faster than a carnivore and consumes like termites? Anger, the one force that drives humans to slowly transform into monsters. I witnessed a horrific confrontation between cult members today, which made me ponder this question. A minor misdeed by a fellow student escalated into a violent altercation, with the offended party attempting to stab the offender despite their apology. A simple 'I'm sorry' can go a long way in preventing situations from spiraling out of control. As I reflect...
WEIGHT OF CROSS ROADS
On September 11, 1963, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the leader of the opposition in Nigeria's Parliament, was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Meanwhile, by 1963, a plot between Chief Ladoke Akintola, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello had been perfected, leading to Chief Awolowo's arrest for coup plotting/treason. His trial commenced, and he was convicted alongside some accompl...
ONCE A SACRED LAND
In tranquil lands, We often danced, Ethics undaunted, Thriving in excellence Where ancestral rituals Were unshaken pillars. Emigrants cutting ground From under our feet, Fair creatures sailing our seas, Infringing solemnity, Invading kingdoms, Altering doctrines. Selfishly driven Material hands Trading government, Indigenous beliefs Now extinct, With tearful eyes, Watch as our land dies. Elders turned servitudes, Customs unwavering Now unhale. Once a sacred land, Now a fairy tale. © Oluwa...
SAVIOUR
Cold corpse stacked— Memories of our ugly past. We bear scars of souls massacred, Sinking our suffocating hearts in rivers of anguish. Songs of death play endlessly in our grieving minds, Our sacred groans, renounced by a saviour's deafened ears; Thought to bring respite from torture but now plagues with horror, Engraving pain on both young and old. The asperity you bring Sends lives fleeing to distant lands for succour. When will your eyes behold the afflicted? When wi...
