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Emergency Relationship Counselor- by Pius Adesanmi I may have saved her relationship this past January when I was in Ghana. A brilliant Ghanaian millennial. One of my graduate student mentees in Accra. She'll go places in academia. I notice she is sad. In Africa, you can poke your nose and ask personal questions in ways that would get you into a load of cultural and legal trouble in Oyinbo land. So I poke my nose into her business the African way. She breaks into tears. Prof, can I talk to you? I'm all ears. Prof, it's my fiance. What about him? He is misbehaving? Sort of. He is in America. He lives in Los Angeles. He came home for Christmas and promised my parents that he would return later this month for our registry marriage. This is mid-January and he has been dodging my calls. We chat but he is not saying anything about when he is coming for the marriage. How old is your fiance? 29. I see. How long has he been in America? About five years now....

Kwara Must Change wishes to assure all Kwarans that for the first time in recent history, the people will be the sole determinant of their leaders come 2019. This assurance became necessary due to the activities of some political jobbers, who are proving themselves enemy of the people by attempting to sell the future of the state as they have always done by usurping the democratic right of the people to choose their own leaders. A group, which called itself Coalition of Registered Political Parties in Kwara State reportedly called on Senate President Bukola Saraki to intervene in the choice of governorship candidate in the state. The group made the call in a letter written to Saraki which was signed by its coordinator, Alhaji Ahmed Abdullahi and widely reported across the media. Kwara Must Change hereby condemn such an undemocratic call in the strongest term and we are informing the inconsequential group that never again, will Saraki or any individual be allowed to choose gover...

Information has emerged that before the blazing form of Cristiano Ronaldo which saw him netting 21 goals in just 1 matches, the world best player made a bet with teammates that he would overturn Messi's Pichichi lead. Messi's incredible start to the season was characterised b blistering goalscoring, however when the disparity between the two players was 11 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo made a bet with his teammates that he would win the Pichichi award ahead of his rival. This revelation was made by Jose Ramon. As part of Radio MARCA's El Transistor programme, Jose Ramon de la Morena revealed that Ronaldo began this challenge in front of his colleagues in order to kickstart his season after a slow run. Since Ronaldo's supposed bet, Messi has notched 13 goals with Cristiano Ronaldo having scored 21 in the same period, with his sights now firmly set on ending the campaign well and surpassing his rival from the Camp Nou. Do you think Ronaldo can overtake Messi in Lalig...

A Presidential aspirant under Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr. Mathias Tsado has counsel Nigerians to understand that, no true servant, who genuinely want to serve the people will pay the same people for votes. Mathias stated this on his facebook social media account today, while expressing his views on the 2019 general election and the impact of money politics. According to him, ''How can someone who genuinely wants to serve you pay you to give him the opportunity to serve you?'' He urges Nigerians to think about this for a moment and improve their conduct and how they approach elections. Mathias Tsado had recently released a thought provoking manifesto which seek among other things, the removal of Nigerian police from the control of the executive to the judiciary to avoid executive abuse. He also promise to open the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the general public and list it on the stock exchange.

Youths in the 3 senatorial districts of Kwara State have urged Alhaji Yaman Abdullahi, a businessman and frontline politician to step into the 2019 governorship race in order to protect the interest of the people. The group, under the aegis of Kwara Ready for Change (KRC) made this known in a statement issued during the weekend in Ilorin by its coordinators in the 3 Senatorial Districts namely, Ismail Zakariyau (Kwara Central), Mallam Nasirudeen Abiola (Kwara North) and Mrs Shade Sanni (kwara South). The group said they believe that the next governor of Kwara state should come from Kwara North in the interest of fairness and justice. ‘’Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, Kwara Central has governed the state for 12years, Kwara South is completing its 8 years in 2019 and it is only natural for Kwara North to take over in 2019’’. They also added that, having searched through Kwara North for a worthy candidate capable of leading the state to greater height, t...

Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN) has embarked on sensitisation campaigns to mobilise Nigerians to register in the on-going Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of 2019 general elections. The campaign tagged #GetInvolved, is part of strategies adopted by the association to ensure every eligible voter in the country is mobilized to register in the ongoing voters registration exercise. In a statement issued by GPBN President Chris Kehinde Nwandu, the campaign started on Thursday 15th of March 2018 and it is aimed at ensuring stakeholders plan the electoral process for a hitch-free 2019 general elections. The month long social media campaign, which is one of the 2018 projects conceptualized by the guild is to ensure every Nigerian #GetInvolved in the process. The President said.

The Kano State government embarked on a massive 2km fly over infrastructure in Kano State few year ago. The project is yet to be completed. Check out the progress of the fly over located at Murtala Muhammed way in Kano Stat, Nigeria.

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately commence the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West. The Court struck out Dino Melaye’s appeal for lacking in merit in a joint decision delivered by Justice T.O. Awotoye. The court also dismissed the appellant’s claim that he was denied fair hearing by the electoral umpire before commencing the recall process, noting that INEC is neither a tribunal nor a court of law. Justice Atowoye further held that there is no limitation to the counting of the 90 days for the recall process, as it can be extended, adding that INEC’s powers is statutory and not even the court can take away the powers of INEC to conduct a referendum. “The powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission is a statutory one given by the constitution and not even the court can take away the powers of INEC to conduct a referendum. “Such statutory bodies...

Science Student crooner, Olamide Adedeji has launched a Television Station named Voice of the Street (VOTS). The YBNL Boss is the first music act in Africa to own a TV station. The Rapper who recently announced proposed marriage to his long time baby mama made this known via his Instagram page on Thursday, March 15, 2018, which is also his birthday. "It's been all joy and blessings for me since I started my journey to being the man I dreamt to be. Though I had a lot of hurdles and setbacks, I kept moving because I was certain of what was inside of me. Today is another special day marking the beginning of another special year in my life and I also have the privilege of owning a T.V station that would change the face of entertainment in Africa. "As one of the first African entrepreneurs to own a channel, I am giving out 100 decoders (PLAY TV) to the first 100 people to get to PLAY TV's premise today. Each decoder comes with a fully paid one-year subscription to...

It’s not unusual for an artist to come under fire for controversial lyrics. Just recently, Nigerian Rap King and YBNL Boss, Olamide was severly criticized for his hit track song titled Science Students over what some people assumed was promoting drug abuse, a claim the rapper strongly defended. However, Mr Rights have learn that one Spanish rapper is facing legal consequences for lyrics that appeared in songs he shared on YouTube. The Spanish rapper, Josep Miquel Arena has been sentenced to three and a half years jail term over the content of his rap lyrics. Josep Miquel Arenas, popularly known by his stage name Valtonyc, was given the jail sentence in the Spanish Supreme Court last week. Sixteen of Valtonyc’s songs, including “Facism is Cured by Dying” and “They Should be Afraid 2,” were exhibited as evidence in court. They call out the King and other members of the royal family and members of government for repression and corruption, with references to real events and their im...

The Palestine Prime Minister, Rami Hamdallah escaped an assassination attempt on his life few hours ago, report says. The Palestinian Prime Minister's Convoy was Hit By an Explosion in Gaza,sparking fears of an assassination. The Prime Minister was unharmed, but his Palestinian Authority quickly accused Gaza militants of trying to kill him. Three of vehicles in his convoy were damaged, their windows blown out. One had signs of blood on the door. Who tried to assassinate the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, Rami Hamdallah, and the head of the PA’s intelligence services, General Majid Faraj, immediately after they arrived in the Gaza Strip?

The heart is said to be called Qalb in Arabic language because it changes so quickly and frequently. Qalb (heart) is derived from the word Taqallub, which means alteration, variation, ups and downs. By this, it can be understood that heart desires are not always static. Actually, it can never be static. The heart can love today and hate tomorrow. It can be happy now and sad the next moment. It may be optimistic some days and dejected in others. That is the nature of the heart. It keeps varying. However, the heart is not foolish; it doesn’t just alternate or go up and down for no reason. Something has to trigger it to act the way it does. It could be something seen, heard, felt or thought. The heart doesn’t just love; something must propel it to love. It also doesn’t just hate, something has to instigate it to hate. To keep a lovely relationship lovely, you must keep supplying the heart with the lovely content that makes it feel lovely. Anything to the contrary will equally pro...

Political elite in Nigeria are getting worried over growing popularity of young presidential aspirants Mr Rights investigation reveals. In what seems to be a turning point in the Nigerian political system, young Nigerians in their large numbers are beginning to get more involved in the political system, thereby causing panic and apprehension within the political class. In the past, what usually dominate the political discuss in this time of the year is determined by the political elites, but fortunately or unfortunately, that is no longer the case. A careful view of the political trend has shown that, young Nigerians are now talking more about their own aspiration than about the aspiration of older people. Jaye Gaskia Apart from the growing involvement of youths at the state and local level, many young Nigerians have indicated their interest and working actively towards participating at the national level. Some of them have actually declared interest in running for the numbe...

Kwara Must Change Few days ago, precisely on 7th March 2018, we heard that less than 15 people, who claimed to be leaders of National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) went all the way from the state of harmony, to the federal capital territory in Abuja to stage a shameless protest in solidarity with Bukola Saraki, the man who allegedly stole their future and made their parents unable to cater for their basic needs. Apart from the ongoing trial of the Senate President at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently accused Saraki of looting over N15billion and $13million, belonging to these same youths and their parents while he serves as Kwara State governor. The United Kingdom government is also investigating some properties traced to Dr. Saraki, which is also suspected to have been acquired with funds from Kwara State. The youths who went to Abuja didn’t protest the mindless plunder of their state resources; neither ...

Married female staff of telecommunication giant, Globacom Nigeria Limited are currently in protesting after the Chairman of the company,Mike Adenuga laid off over 90 of them in total violation of their rights. A victim and reliable source in the company, who preferred not to be named said the management laid them off because they were married and Mike Adenuga does not want married women in his company anymore. Here is a message sent out directly from one of the victims I received a rude shock from the company I have served diligently for 13years yesterday. I, alongside almost 90 other married women were laid off simply because we are married and Dr. Mike Adenuga does not want any married woman in Globacom (Gloworld friendship centre). I was laid off a company I dedicated my time & energy to, working tirelessly and always dedicated to my job giving my 200%. My family & friends would always say if I had a cut, my blood will be "green". Some of you would wonder...

I live with fear, tears and cheer, because i dare not scare My life is hard, dread and ecstatic, because i dare not shred I look at the oppressor in the face, with all it might, power, weapon and resources and yet show that i am here prepared I live my life in peace and amity without angst, tremor, awe or trepidation. It is a decision i have made to tell my fear, go to hell. When circumstances attempt to take me hostage and get me scared, i feel elated, delirious, euphoric, rapturous, rhapsodic, athrill and beatific, why because, every thing that makes me scared often brings me something blithe, chipper, chirpy,exultant, mirthful and perky. This is why i often embrace my fear with all my hardihood, intrepidity, grit, bravura and spunk. I am above my fear, i match it up to greatness,prodigiousness and amplitude. Abdulrazaq O Hamzat

The heart is said to be called Qalb in Arabic language because it changes so quickly and frequently. Qalb (heart) is derived from the word Taqallub, which means alteration, variation, ups and downs. By this, it can be understood that heart desires are not always static. Actually, it can never be static. The heart can love today and hate tomorrow. It can be happy now and sad the next moment. It may be optimistic some days and dejected in others. That is the nature of the heart. It keeps varying. However, the heart is not foolish; it doesn’t just alternate or go up and down for no reason. Something has to trigger it to act the way it does. It could be something seen, heard, felt or thought. The heart doesn’t just love; something must propel it to love. It also doesn’t just hate, something has to instigate it to hate. To keep a lovely relationship lovely, you must keep supplying the heart with the lovely content that makes it feel lovely. Anything to the contrary will equally pr...

I have never seen your picture with any big man before, even though i know you have met many, a friend ask. There is nobody called big man, i responded. He looked at me some how with some level of consternation, probably not sure what i meant by that statement. So i added, big man only exist in our imagination, as programmed in our psychology by those who wants us to feel that way. But it doesn't have to be that way. Everyone of us, rich, poor, educated, not educated, civilized, not civilized, urban or rural. We are all the same, born equal in rights and dignity, only with slight differences in world outlook, environment and available opportunities. My friend knew where i was going, but he doesn't want to go there with me, so he re-framed his question and said. If that is how you see it, why have i not seen any of your pictures with people with slightly better position of influence in the society. This time, i was not sure the answer he was expecting to hear. So i s...

My mother is my god My sister is my lord My wife is my love And my daughter is my trust. How dare me look down on my god? How dare me disrespect my lord? How dare me abuse my love? And how dare me violate my trust? Women are to me in four ways One- She is my creator-Mother who gave birth to me Two- She is my teacher- Sister who taught and guided me Three- She is my helper- wive, who complimented me Four- She is my blessing- Daughter whom i look unto as a source of joy How dare me look down on my creator (Mother) How dare me disrespect my teacher (sister) How dare me abuse my helper (wive) How dare me violate my source of joy (daughter) Women are sacred, they must be honored women are special, they must be respected Women are precious, they must be loved Women give live, they must be protected. You may be angered by women, yes, you must be patient with women. You might be tempted to molest women, you must be crazy to act. No matter what she does to you, you h...

Dear Youths, How una dey? Don’t tell me you are fine, cos I know you are not. As a typical Nigerian, we all know how the thing be. My brother, country hard, especially for youths. Abi I lie? As I woke up this morning and coming unto the social space, all I see across the various platforms are young people, expressing themselves with great zeal and commitment in-spite the various challenges they go through on a daily basis. Hail naija youths, we are the only reason we smile. Check our records; we are better than our leaders. Don’t think am exaggerating, I will show you some evidence. Nigerian youths manage the entertainment sector with zero capital. From nothing, we made the secor something to global recognition, bringing in huge income to the nation’s treasury. But watin our leaders do? They manage the political sector, with trillion of naira as capital. Any result? Recession. They manage the oil sector and what do we have? Looting They also manage our education secto...