The Nigerian Army has claimed that investigating journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, was arrested alongside other suspects at an oil bunkering site in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Reacting in a statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lt Col Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, confirmed that Fisayo Soyombo was being detained by the military, adding that its…
(For Dr. Prince Chima Williams, the Red Cap who uses his teeth to break palm kernels for others…) Do you hear the crackling whispers of the wilting trees,Their branches brittle as forgotten bones?Do you see the rivers, once mothers of life,Now throttled by silt, their waters gasping for breath?What song does the dying forest sing—A dirge or a call…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a Nigerian musician, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Counsel for the singer and Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development in a post on his official X page on Wednesday. Adeyanju stated that his client was arrested while performing at a show…
Orunmila is an integral figure in Yoruba spirituality. He is the cornerstone of Ifa. Known as the deity of wisdom, knowledge, and divination, Orunmila acts as a bridge between the human world and the divine. But who is Orunmila, and why is his role so essential in Ifa? Here is his story, his teachings, and how his wisdom continues…
Let’s take a journey into the 256 Odu Ifá—one of the most intricate systems of knowledge ever created by humankind. Picture this: a sacred encyclopedia of wisdom divided into 256 unique patterns, each holding the keys to understanding life, spirituality, and the unseen forces that govern the universe. But what exactly are these Odu Ifá, and why are they…
Have you ever wondered how ancient systems of thought could connect with the technology-driven world we live in today? Let’s take the Odu Ifá—the 256 sacred patterns central to Ifá divination. At first glance, they might seem mystical, but delve deeper, and you’ll uncover something remarkable: they operate on a binary logic strikingly similar to the 1s and 0s…
The story of Ifa’s journey across the Atlantic is as much a tale of survival as it is a celebration of tenacity. Forced migration during the transatlantic slave trade tore millions of Africans from their homeland, scattering them across the Americas. Yet, amid the trauma, Yoruba spirituality—rooted in the Ifa system—persisted, evolving into forms that continue to thrive today….
Nigeria, a country known for its rich culture and diverse educational challenges, has seen a variety of educational TV programs that blend entertainment with learning. Over the years, some of these programs, like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, The Nigerian Decides, and The Future Leaders, have gained massive popularity, while others have either ended or faded from public…
Ehh! Children of the sun, daughters of the soil,You who carry fire in your veins and oceans in your souls,Come closer, let me sing of your glory.Let me tell of the strength in your stride,The wisdom in your eyes, the songs in your hands. When the storms came, did you not rise?Did you not gather your children,Wrap them in…
Airport leaders won’t say how bad the problem is, but they may spend a billion dollars to fix it By KEVIN SPEAR | kspear@orlandosentinel.com | Orlando Sentinel PUBLISHED: November 22, 2024 at 5:30 AM EST Why do so many passengers arriving at Orlando International Airport have to wait 90 minutes or more before their bags pop out onto a carousel? How often are departing…
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Northern California issued emergency alerts: “You are…
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