Mary Slessor, the Scottish missionary who saved the killing of twins in Calabar, popularly known as “The White Queen of Calabar,” remains one of the most remarkable chapters in Nigeria’s history. When Mary arrived in Old Calabar in 1876, she discovered a practice deeply rooted in local spiritual beliefs. The idea that twins were evil, cursed, or the result of a mother’s infidelity. In many communities, twin births were seen as a bad omen. One or both babies were abandoned in the forest. The mothers, considered unclean, were often shunned or exiled. It wasn’t cruelty, it was fear, passed down...
THE TIMELESS CHARM OF BLAZERS, PLEATS, AND POLISHED LOOKS
There’s something undeniably chic about preppy style, clean lines, structured silhouettes, and a polished air of confidence that never fades. Rooted in collegiate and Ivy League fashion, this aesthetic has evolved beyond school uniforms into a bold fashion statement that blends tradition with modern flair. THE STAPLES OF PREPPY STYLE At the core of preppy fashion are a few essential pieces that define the look: – BLAZERS: Crisp and tailored, they add instant structure to any outfit. Whether paired with jeans or layered over a dress, the blazer is a symbol of smart sophistication. – PLEATED SKIRTS: Flirty yet classic,...
Ex-Congolese Rebel Leader On Trial For War Crimes In Paris Begins Hunger Strike
Ex-Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala began a hunger strike on Friday to protest his trial, which began this week over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. Lumbala, who dismissed his lawyers and refused to appear in court after the first day of the trial on Wednesday claiming the French court has no legitimacy to try him, announced his hunger strike in a statement read by the head of the Paris criminal court, Marc Sommerer. The ex-rebel leader has been charged with “criminal conspiracy to prepare crimes against humanity” and “complicity of crimes against humanity” during the conflict from...
“No Policeman Should Search Your Phone On The Road… I Stand By That Order” – Lagos State Commissioner Of Police, Olohundare Jimoh
“No Policeman Should Search Your Phone On The Road… I Stand By That Order” – Lagos State Commissioner Of Police, Olohundare Jimoh
Ex-Bangladesh Leader Charged With Crimes Against Humanity Wants Vote Ban Lifted
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted in mass protests last year, has said she hopes a ban on her party will be lifted before general elections due next year. Hasina made her remarks from India where she fled in August 2024. The special tribunal trying her for crimes against humanity is due to deliver a verdict on Monday. Hasina is accused of being the main architect behind hundreds of killings during the uprising against her autocratic rule – an allegation she denies. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Hasina if she is found guilty on Monday. Security has...
