Owei Lakemfa

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Ayo Olukanni: The People’s Ambassador, steps forward - By Owei Lakemfa

2 weeks ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa

I was a teenager when I first met Ayoola Lawrence Oluwole Olukanni, one of the most politically conscious, perceptive, charismatic and efficient African ambassadors I have ever known. I had joined a radical student organisation, the Alliance of Progressive Students, ALPS in the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU. That decision changed my life trajectory towards leaving a better world. I was immediately attracted to Olukanni who was to become one of my mentors.
The alpha males of South Sudan and Sudan in bloodbath, By Owei Lakemfa

2 weeks ago | premiumtimesng.com | Owei Lakemfa

The African labour centre, the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU, in April 2013, marked its 40th Anniversary. The anniversary lecture was delivered by then African Union Commission Chair, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The trade union centre of the newest country in the world, the South Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation delegation rose up at the conference to invite the continent’s trade unions to meet in Juba.
HT Syndication: The alpha males of South Sudan and Sudan in bloodbath, By Owei Lakemfa

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, April 5 -- The African labour centre, the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU, in April 2013, marked its 40th Anniversary. The anniversary lecture was delivered by then African Union Commission Chair, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The trade union centre of the newest country in the world, the South Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation delegation rose up at the conference to invite the continent's trade unions to meet in Juba.
The alpha males of South Sudan and Sudan in bloodbath - By Owei Lakemfa

2 weeks ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa

The African labour centre, the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU, in April 2013, marked its 40th Anniversary. The anniversary lecture was delivered by then African Union Commission Chair, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The trade union centre of the newest country in the world, the South Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation delegation rose up at the conference to invite the continent’s trade unions to meet in Juba.
The march of Nigerians in march - By Owei Lakemfa

3 weeks ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa

March has been a celebratory month as President Bola Tinubu turned 73. As the celebrations began, Nigerian Shiites were simultaneously being shot for marching on the streets. March 2025 has also seen an escalation in the unending Fubara-Wike drama. It has now soaked in the Presidency, Executive, legislative and judicial arms including the Supreme Court. Equally, the Nathasha-Akpabio tango which began in the ballroom of the Nigerian Senate, has taken international stage.
NAFDAC clarifies reopening of Onitsha medicine market

3 weeks ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa |Ediri Oyibo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the medicine market at Bridgehead, Onitsha, was reopened on March 7, following a shutdown for comprehensive sanitisation. Dr Martins Iluyomade, the NAFDAC Director for the Southeast, confirmed this in an interview on Monday. The agency had closed the Ogbo Ogwu and three adjoining markets from February 10 to March 7 to sanitise the medicine distribution system.
In a world of shifting alliances, Cuba stands on principles - By Owei Lakemfa

3 weeks ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa

I walked into the Casa de Africa or Africa House in Havana. I wanted to find out what made it uniquely African. But I was in for a surprise. I had not realised that it also housed a unique class for children learning basic subjects like history, geography and African languages, including Yoruba. I tried to tip toe so as not to disturb the class. The tour guide, Miguel Abreu and I spoke in low tones. But the children had been told a friend of Cuba was visiting. They rose and welcomed me with a song.
Nigerian journalists: Walking from yesterday towards tomorrow - By Owei Lakemfa

1 month ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa

Nigerian journalists, wearing medals of bravery in fights against colonialists and politicians and, bearing the scars of battles against military dictatorship, are marking the 70th anniversary of their union. No, journalism in the country did not start seven decades ago. It was the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, that was established at that time. Proper journalism began in 1859, that is 166 years ago with the publication of the first newspaper ‘Iwe Irohin’.
Visiting Fidel Castro in Havana - Owei Lakemfa

1 month ago | thenewsguru.com | Owei Lakemfa

I never personally met Fidel Castro Ruz, one of the iconic figures of the 20th Century. I only saw him once in the streets of Havana while he drove and the crowds cheered. On November 25, 2016, this African-Latin American ancestor joined the pantheon. When on Friday, March 14, 2025 I visited the Fidel Castro Ruz Centre in Havana, Fidel came alive for me.
The politics of the AU as it turns to reparations -

1 month ago | thenewsnigeria.com.ng | Owei Lakemfa

Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:24 pm By Owei LakemfaThe Africa Union’s (AU) 38th Summit from 5-16 February promised to be challenging, as the body had to elect a new Chairperson for the African Union Commission (AUC), which is its engine room. The Commission is the AU Secretariat and its Chair, its chief executive officer. In the last eight years, that seat was occupied by Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat, who seemed to have been sleeping on duty.

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