In a keynote speech in Benin City, Edo State, renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana warned that “plutocracy has replaced democracy in Nigeria,” leading to a significant loss of faith in the democratic process among the people.
During the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) 2023 Law Week Programme, Falana called on the organization to urge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address several systemic issues.
Among the problems he highlighted were the late arrival of INEC officials and voting materials at polling stations, malfunctioning voting machines, and issues with transmitting results. Read More...
Dolly Parton really can do it all! After the news of her collaboration with James Patterson, fans want to know the release date of 'Run Rose Run.'
Source: Getty ImagesMusic icon Dolly Parton has seemingly done it all. From creating her theme park, Dollywood, to investing in research for the Moderna vaccine, she's explored every inch of the entertainment industry and beyond. Dolly's latest endeavor is teaming up with thriller novelist James Patterson to write her first novel, Run, Rose, Run. Read More...
Updated: February 21, 2020 10:17 AM [ET] | Originally published: April 1, 2015 2:35 PM EDT;
Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, but the seasonal chocolate eggs and the bunny who delivers them are nowhere to be found in scripture.
The exact origins of the Easter bunny are clouded in mystery. One theory is that the symbol of the rabbit stems from pagan tradition, specifically the festival of Eostre—a goddess of fertility whose animal symbol was a bunny. Read More...