Author: Sonnie Ekwowusi
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Pope Francis: A bridge builder of mercy and peace – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Pope Francis was, by all standards, a Pope of mercy. Following the teaching of Jesus Christ—exemplified in His eating and drinking with sinners—and in line with Jesus’ dictum, “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners” (Matthew 9:13), Pope Francis, since the beginning of his pontificate, has always opened his arms to
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Easter and solidarity against human misery – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Today is Easter, the commemoration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter, the greatest and most exalted Feast in Christendom, evokes joy and thanksgiving. If Christ had not risen, says St. Paul, Christianity would have been in vain. This is why Easter holds great importance for Christians.
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As Donald Trump returns to the White House – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Donald Trump staged a dramatic and triumphant comeback to the prestigious and powerful office of the White House on January 20, Martin Luther King Day, as the 47th President of the United States. The epochal global presidential inauguration was marked as the 60th inauguration
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Awaiting the dawn of 2025 – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
We await the dawn of the New Year 2025 with bated breath. Very soon, the exchange of New Year messages will fill the air across the globe.
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Isi-Ewu for Christmas – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Despite the excruciating economic hardship, grinding poverty, and strangulating hunger in the land, the hearts of men and women are still encumbered by the spirit and allure of Christmas.
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Trumpeting triumphant Trump – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Unable to withstand his rhetoric, resilience, indomitable political drive, and dominance, they tried to kill him—twice. Twice they failed. After God saved him from an assassin’s bullet in one of these failed attempts, he returned to the venue where his would-be killer had plotted against him and fearlessly continued his campaign. They mocked him. They…
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Urgent call for the removal of Professor Yakubu and comprehensive reform of INEC – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Following the alleged stealing of the Edo State Governorship election by the All Progressives Congress (APC), tongues have once again started wagging and pens dripping about the meaning of human existence and the deteriorating state
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Ceding our sovereignty to the UN and WHO – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Formally founded on April 7, 1948, under the United Nations to promote international healthcare and improve access to essential medicines and health products worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has enjoyed decades of success and global recognition. As an arm of the United Nations, the WHO is tasked with educating, advising, and establishing health and…
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Agenda for new Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Following the retirement of former Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola from the Supreme Court upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, the National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun to President Tinubu as his replacement, subject however to confirmation by the Senate.
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Nigeria should unsign the LGBT agreement – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
It is nauseating that despite several meetings held with Nigerian officials and several briefs and memoranda sent to them, the Nigerian officials proceeded yesterday to sign the dreaded and devious Samoa Agreement. The Samoa Agreement, named after the Pacific Island, Samoa, where it was signed on November 15, 2023 is a celebration of perversity.