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Monday, August 24, 2026

Soyinka's Prison Memoir

Having watched the movie titled “The Man Died”, directed by Akin Omotoso? Actually, the 2024 film adaptation was directed by Awam Amkpa and produced by Femi Odugemi— The film is based on Soyinka's prison memoir and helps illustrate how his intellectual position brought him into direct conflict with political power.

Yes. The important distinction is that Wole Soyinka was not a politician in the conventional sense—he did not build his career around holding elected political office. He was primarily a Writer, Playwright, Poet, Intellectual, University Teacher, And Social Critic. There-in, was never a politician in the traditional sense, but he understood that intellectual power could confront political power. Which made Him interacted with governments, military rulers and politicians not because he sought political office, but because he believed that the writer had a responsibility to challenge injustice and hold power accountable.

Why was Soyinka so deeply involved with politicians?

“‘They’ve Got Me’: Dele Giwa and Nigeria’s Unfinished Political and Journalistic History”.

The phrase “They have got me” is one of the most haunting statements in the history of Nigerian journalism. The difficult question is: Who did Dele Giwa mean by “they”?

The most responsible answer is: we cannot say with certainty. There is no surviving evidence

Fashion Copyright: Between Originality, Identity and Continuous Transformation

Fashion copyright is often associated with the originality of patterns, designs, titles, creative expressions and the commercial identity attached to a designer or fashion house. However, fashion is more complex than simply claiming ownership over an individual design.

Fashion is a language of continuous transformation.

The Prenup: A Legalized Contract or a Blueprint for Financial Clarity?

A Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup) is often misunderstood.

Some see it as preparing for Divorce before the Wedding. Others view it as a lack of trust. In reality, a prenup is a legally recognized contract designed to protect both parties by establishing financial expectations before marriage.

· The Legalized Contract:

Death of the Virgin Atlantic aircraft engineer at Heathrow Airport

The death of the Virgin Atlantic aircraft engineer at Heathrow Airport is a tragic workplace accident that has drawn attention across the aviation industry.

What happened?

A 23-year-old Virgin Atlantic aircraft engineer, identified in media reports as Georgie Buxton, died after sustaining catastrophic injuries while carrying out maintenance on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a maintenance hangar at Heathrow Airport. According to reports, heavy maintenance machinery collapsed onto him while he was working inside one of the aircraft's fuel tanks.

Although the accident occurred on

Solving Africa's Cargo Logistics Challenges Beyond the Port

Africa's logistics challenges do not end when a vessel berths or a container is discharged. In reality, the most significant obstacles often begin beyond the port gates, where inefficient transportation networks, poor infrastructure, regulatory bottlenecks, cargo insecurity, and fragmented supply chains increase the cost of doing business across the continent.

As Africa advances under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), governments, logistics providers, freight forwarders, technology companies, and private investors must shift their attention from port efficiency alone to the entire cargo movement ecosystem.

The Real Challenges Beyond the Port

Cargo Intelligence Africa

Understanding Operations, Risks, and Solutions

Africa's logistics and supply chain ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation. Rapid urbanization, the expansion of intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and increasing investments in ports, railways, and digital infrastructure are reshaping how cargo moves across the continent. Yet, despite these opportunities, cargo operations continue to face persistent challenges that affect efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Cargo intelligence has emerged as a strategic discipline that enables logistics providers, port authorities, freight forwarders, customs agencies, and cargo owners to make informed decisions based on data, risk assessment, and operational visibility.

What is Cargo Intelligence?

THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE - FROM FOLLOWER TO LEADER

The Leadership is often viewed as the destination, but followership is where the journey begins. Every influential leader was once a follower—learning, observing, contributing, and growing before stepping into greater responsibility. The leadership pipeline is not simply a promotion process; it is a continuous pathway of personal development, competence, and character.

Great organizations understand that sustainable leadership is built by intentionally developing followers into future leaders. When

UNILAG Earns JAMB Recognition for Excellence in Inclusive Education

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has received national recognition from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its outstanding commitment to advancing inclusive higher education in Nigeria.