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In the End... Black Royalty  Further and further, I watched them walk.  Those born with me, I have met none. Same as when I will die.  I have friends, I am always cold though. My hands feel warm enough But cold to them.  I have loved But in the end, I am a loner best.

"Why haven't you made your hair?" asked the one whose brain is in a wheelchair Is this natural bundle not enough of a hairdo? Must an artificial make it look appealing to you? Influx beyond westernization A demeanor of unappreciation  Beauty by the standard of a foreign magazine Then a permutation of topazine They define beauty, Through the eyes of a virtual goddess No wonder! Too many hidden weaves  Fear not natural bundles Crass comments will crumble Under the flow of chemicals Cancerous effects that exempt radicals

What a beautiful Juxtaposition! A compendium of commotion She doesn't know where she stands Haggle of interests of lands She's corky and juicy "Mind your business, don't be nosy!" All the attitude and sutana  With a little drip of hossana The breast must be revealed Else she won't be noticed Or a little belly button To give glory to Satan Worship leading,  tongue speaking A lovely fermented drink From an old wine skin For the likes and comments The entire face is under cements Please do leave her be She just wants to be an heavenly baddie

Being a leader is about taking risks while being vulnerable. It is the ability to execute whilst being tolerant. It is character development and balance at its finest. Saddled with this responsibility is the one willing to put aside emotions for the sake of progression.  However, how much can be done or fixed within the period of leadership? When saddled with the responsibility of a leader, how capable do you think you are?  While we complain about our leaders, when given a one-day opportunity to take their place, can we carry the burdens of being 'that' leader? Of course, an intellectual mind has much to offer, yet executing your thoughts and the processes that come with it is the backbone that can make or break what you bring to the table.  Leadership is much more than we think, and one does not need to be at the top of the tier to be a leader. The characteristics of a leader are embedded in everyone and are acquired at every stage of proper development. ...

Omotara Adesina  The Dangote Petroleum Refinery Management has registered as a member of the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN). To date, only three prominent organisations are registered members and together, account for 75% of the Nigerian market. The Dangote corporation also considered the interest expressed by other marketers in lifting and distributing its petroleum products around the nation. The Executive Secretary, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Olufemi Adewole, revealed that the association commenced discussions with Dangote Petroleum Refinery regarding the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products last year during a meeting between DAPPMAN Chairman Dame Winifred Akpani, the 2nd Vice Chairman, Alhaji Mahmud Tukur and the President of Dangote Gro...

  Mofeoluwa Ade-Olufadeju  The Nigerian Police, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, successfully rescued five out of the six Al-Kadriyar sisters around Kajuru Forest, Kaduna State, on Saturday, January 20. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Police, Josephine Adeh, revealed this in a recent statement.   Recall that the sisters and their father were kidnapped by bandits in the Bwari area of Abuja earlier this month. The gunmen later released their father, telling him to raise N60 million as ransom for the release of his daughters before Friday, January 12. On hearing the development, well-meaning Nigerians donated whatever amount they could, but unfortunately, they could not raise the full amount.   This led to the gunmen reportedly killing the eldest of the six sisters, Naheebah, after which they dumped her body.   The news of the gruesome killing of Najeebah prompted the Nigeria Police Force to "intensify plans to rescue the victims."   On Sa...

Adedoyin Oguntade   The British Council in Nigeria recently announced another increase in fees for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. Starting on February 1, 2024, applicants will need to pay ₦139,000 for IELTS on the Computer Academic and General Training Modules. IELTS on Paper Academic and General Training Modules now cost ₦134,000. One Skill Retake (O.S.R.) is ₦87,570.   The British Council attributed this adjustment to the increasing costs associated with conducting the exams.   The IELTS is a widely recognised measure of language proficiency for non-native English speakers. In an official notice on The British Council in Nigeria's website, the council stated that the new price list will be effective for registrations on or after February 1, 2024. They further explained that the price change is necessary to support a diverse range of services and comprehensive support for individuals working towards their language...