Greek philosopher, Socrates, may be the most famous Western figure of his time to have swallowed the poisonous plant’s juice called hemlock. But, Africa, too had its. As he was sentenced to death in 399 BCE, Socrates was forced to drink this poisonous plant secretion which causes muscular paralysis, leading to respiratory failure. As he…
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 “Are reformer-rulers jinxed? Why do they often suffer the dire consequences of the misrule of their predecessors? Sultan Tuman Bay the Second, the Mamluk reformer-ruler of Egypt; Emperor Louis XVI, the reformist Bourbon ruler of France who got caught up in the French Revolution of 1789; Mikhail Gorbachev,…
By Abiola Olawale The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing election, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has won the polling unit of the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. In the result announced at about 3 p.m. at Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, Ukachukwu, polled…
November 8, 2025 • News
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Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the weekend carried out a facility tour of Lee Engineering facilities in Effurun, and paid courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom and His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, Olu of Warri in Delta State.
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Chief Olusegun Obasanjo greeting the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, during his visitHer Royal Majesty, Olori, Queen of Warri Kingdom presenting a gift to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo during his visit.Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor and Chief Mene Brown.A cross section of Warri Chiefs.Chief Olusegun Obasanjo addressing Itsekiri Nation at the Olu of Warri Palace.Chief Lemon Ikpea, Chairman Lee Engineering making a remark as Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, His Excellency, Kingsley Otuaro, Acting Governor and Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Speaker, DTHA listen.Chief Olusegun Obasanjo demonstrates a point as HRM, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie; Chief Lemon Ikpea and others look on.Roland Aruakpor (R), Base Manager, Lee Engineering explaining a point as Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; HRM, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie; His Excellency Kingsley Otuaro, Acting Governor and Chief Lemon Ikpea look on.
