‘I will not begrudge him for insisting that there should be no peace talks until Russia fully withdraws from Ukraine. However, what I object to is his misinforming and misleading …
Owei Lakemfa
THE United States invited or summoned 49 African presidents to Washington, DC, for a summit from December 13–15, 2022. There was 100 per cent attendance. However, it unilaterally excluded six …
‘The legendary warrior of the working class, Dr Makanjuola Olaseinde Arigbede, on Friday, November 4, 2022 marched on. He left Comrade Dunni the task of leading their children, Rotimi …
THE United States had, during the Banana War, occupied Nicaragua in 1912. This gave rise to the Somoza political family, which ruled the country from that period until its overthrow by …
‘Too many games are being played with the war in Ukraine and so much is being done under the cover of supporting it to ‘fight until victory is assured.’ It …
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Hurrah! The judges awaken, the powerful are becoming convicts
by Owei Lakemfaby Owei Lakemfa‘Who knows, we may end the year with the wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, being hauled before a judge for the alleged abduction, torture and illegal detention of …
‘The peace agreement needs follow-up talks and implementation steps. But it is unclear whether there will be goodwill on all sides or it is just an agreement to buy time. …
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Queen Nanny: Ghanaian woman who led liberation army in Jamaica
by Owei Lakemfaby Owei LakemfaNANNY, a young Akan woman from present day Ghana, born about 1686 was captured with her four brothers and sold into slavery. They were taken on ‘The Journey of No …
‘Many trade unions run education and enlightenment programmes for their members and leaders at various levels. In contrast, politicians are not comfortable with having an educated and enlightened followership. Trade …
MOST of humanity began a work week on Monday, November 7. I watched hundreds of Congolese youths including ladies engaged in rowdy but seemingly joyous group dances, songs and banter. …