(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 11 October, 2021) Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Tanzanian who won the Nobel Prize in Literature last week has a very interesting definition of honour. He says it means “respect yourself (so that) others will come to respect you.” That is from his ‘Paradise’ – a ‘narrative reversal’ of Joseph…
“We Will Strengthen Our Father’s Legacy” -Tribute by Olori Atuwatse III of Warri Kingdom
This emotive tribute by Olori Atuwatse III, the Queen of Warri Kingdom, and first child of billionaire business magnate and philanthropist, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo at his Funeral Service on Friday October 8, 2021, in Benin City, Edo State, will blow your mind. She declares on behalf of her siblings that: “We Will Strengthen Our…
Tearful Farewell, Eulogies, As Captain Hosa Okunbo Goes Home in Blaze of Glory…
….Nigeria’s First Family, Prominent Nigerians On Hand to Pay Last Respect It was an honour well-deserved, as prominent Nigerians, which included representatives of President Muhammadu Buhari, and his wife, Aisha, serving and former state governors, representatives of diplomatic corps, captains of industry, as well as the Benin and Itsekiri royalties joined the family of late…
A New Baby is Born – TELLMini
Hello! It is with great pleasure and honour that I introduce to you the maiden edition of a new addition to the Tell stable – The TELLMini. This magazine is, by all measures and account, a refreshingly different experience from what you are used to in your favourite incisive sister news magazine, TELL. The copy…
Isiguzo Returns as NUJ President
Umuahia, Abia State was full of activities on Thursday October 7, 2021. There was excitement in the air. It was not yet time for a local state or general election. The event in town was the annual convention and election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. SO, delegates from across the country trooped into…
Budget Proposal 2022: Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability
Being The Speech Delivered By President Muhammadu Buhari At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja Thursday, October 7, 2021 PROTOCOLS It is my great pleasure to be here once again to present the 2022 Federal Budget Proposals to this distinguished Joint Session of the National Assembly. Distinguished and Honourable leaders, and members of…
Pandora Papers Revelations: Obi Says He’s Innocent
A former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said that he did not breach any Nigerian law by engaging in secret businesses set up in tax havens. Premium Times, quoting Pandora Papers, had listed Obi as one of those personalities who clandestinely set up and operated businesses overseas, including in notorious tax and secrecy havens…
Police Investigate Stripping of Female Speaker
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Friday Eboka, has ordered investigation into the assault of the Leader of Etche Legislative Assembly, Cynthia Nwala, by aides of the local government chairman. Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, said the commissioner had asked the Okehi Divisional Police Office to transfer the matter to the…
Olu of Warri Ambushes Ayiri Emami, Abolishes Ologbotsere Title
The traditional title of Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom has been abolished. By implication, erstwhile holder of the title, embattled billionaire businessman, Ayiri Emami, can no longer parade himself as the Ologbotsere. A pronouncement to this effect was made on Tuesday by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, at a meeting in his palace with…
Female Speaker Stripped Over Mace Fight
The leader of the Legislative Assembly of Etche Local Government in Rivers State, Cynthia Nwala, was on Tuesday stripped bare during a fight over the mace of the legislative assembly. The leader, a lady was said to be taking away the mace of the legislative assembly when she was confronted by the chief security officer…
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