Tag: Francis Ewherido
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Pruning in relationships – By Francis Ewherido
Some people complain, lament or curse because their “friend,” political associates or leaders, boyfriends or girlfriends, etc., have severed relationships with them. People have different reasons for severing relationships.
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Now that Okuama is “free” – By Francis Ewherido
I took interest in what has become Okuama tragedy since March 14, 2024, when the 17 officers and soldiers were killed. I remembered Zaki Biam and Odi. I feared the for worse and the worse came to pass. The military levelled Okuama and sent indigenes scampering in various directions for their lives.
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University entry age is about nature and nurture – By Francis Ewherido
I read a story that the “Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has released a directive that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years. Prof Mamman gave the directive while monitoring the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory recently.
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Okuama IDP camp: Right baby steps – By Francis Ewherido
The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevewori, on Wednesday set up Ewu IDPs Management Committee to cater for the welfare of Okuama indigenes in Ewhu (Ewu), Ughelli South LGA, Delta State. This camp should have been set up before now, but it was hindered by the army’s activities in Okuama.
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The Owaran, Heir Apparent – By Francis Ewherido
I am no feminist. I don’t even understand what some of them are talking about. In some of these feminists, all I see is confusion and frustration. I am a realist. I like justice. What is good is good and what is bad cannot be good.
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Collapsed marriages: Uwevwi rohwofa beno – By Francis Ewherido
Uwevwirohwofabeno in Urhobo, means that it is very difficult to understand the inner workings of another person’s home. In the last one year, some celebrity and high profile marriages have collapsed. What surprises me is when some outsiders express shock over the crash of these marriages. I am surprised because I wonder what these people…
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“They don’t care about us” – By Francis Ewherido
Michael Jackson hit song, “they don’t care about us” was what came to my mind as I read the ordeal of Debola Daniel at Kentucky Fried Chicken at the international wing of Murtala Mohammed Airport of all places.
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Increasing cases of paternity fraud – By Francis Ewherido
In those days, one of our vendors came to see us in the office. From one talk to the other, he released what we considered a bomb: “I don’t go out with single girls. I prefer married women. A married woman will not come to disturb you when she’s pregnant, but these small girls disturb…
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Okuama community tragedy – By Francis Ewherido
Charity must begin at home. I am from Ewhu Kingdom, Delta State. Okuama Community in Ewhu Kingdom has been in the news for the wrong reasons. I commiserate with Nigerian Army and families of the 16 officers and soldiers who lost their lives.
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Major gestures I took for granted – By Francis Ewherido
During my university days, I became friends with some fellow students. Some of these friendships graduated to brotherhood. In fact, my mum called me one day and said, “Emma and Deno are no longer your friends; they are your brothers. Misunderstanding can arise between brothers, but do not allow anything to separate you.”