August 13, 2025

Izon Cultural Centre Condemns Mese’s PAP Comments, Reaffirms Support for Otuaro The Izon Cultural Heritage Centre (ICHC) has expressed deep concern over recent comments attributed to Dr. Shola Mese, a representative of the Olu of Itsekiri in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).   The ICHC described the comments as “unguided” and “misrepresentative” of the programme’s…

*23 KG and a Dream* *By Yomi Olusunle* The world felt like it was holding its breath. I stood in the cold fluorescent light at Manchester Airport, dragging a suitcase that weighed exactly 23 kilograms. My heart was heavy with dreams I wasn’t sure I had the right to say out loud. Taking those first…