The existentialist declaration that “existence precedes essence” is a profound philosophical assertion that challenges traditional views on human nature and purpose. Coined by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, this concept suggests that humans are not born with a predetermined essence or purpose. Instead, we first exist—we are born into the world—and it is through our actions, choices, and experiences that we define who we are. In classical philosophy, particularly within essentialism, it was believed that everything has an essence—a set of core properties that make an entity what it fundamentally is. For humans, this would imply a fixed nature or destiny…
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…Akpabio Promises More Developmental Projects In Ekiti …Says Festival Major Tourism Attraction The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio described the annual Udiroko cultural festival bring celebrated by the people of Ado-Ekiti ,as a major tourism attraction. Akpabio, who was represented at the ocassion by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, also described the Udiroko Festival as “a wonderful festival, a major tourist event, and a significant tourism attraction” that every tourist will cherish. “Udiroko Festival is a wonderful event, a major tourist attraction, a significant tourism asset. “I will emphasize and call the attention of others to the importance of coming…
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Engr. Kayode Olubunmi Ojo has assured host communities of his aggressive pursuit of innovations, infrastructural development and renewed academic standards which would put the university ahead of others not only in Nigeria but Africa. According to him, he was ready to engage major stakeholders across the globe with a view to achieving the purpose of putting FUOYE as best university on the continent of Africa. The Pro-Chancellor said this in Ekiti State where he met with the major stakeholders and the university management on how to advance…
Imagine given a cultivated land, free fertilizer and equipment to farm.Then during harvesting period the same state government will buy your crops and pay you off. Omo This man is actually doing these things in Niger state. God bless him and his associates
He likely took all the wrong decisions all through his tenure then, going by this disclosure! At least we had a sitting Ogun State Attorney General who could have rendered advice on the contracts. Prof Osinbajo the former VP was within his reach. And so many other legal illuminati from Ogun State. Amosun has no excuse whatsoever. There was also a State Chapter of the Nigerian Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply Management that has the resources to conduct a thorough supply chain review of the contract. He had all these human resources and failed to use them, but now…
Once the face of dominance in Nigeria’s financial sector, Oba Otudeko’s dramatic fall from grace is a cautionary tale of power undone by hubris. The former Chairman of FBN Holdings Plc now stands on the brink of ruin, following a decisive boardroom coup that ousted him from the helm of the banking giant. This saga not only marks the downfall of one of Nigeria’s most prominent businessmen but also raises concerns about the governance and ethical standards of the nation’s financial sector. In the twilight of a once-illustrious reign, where power fades like the last light of day, Oba Otudeko,…
Nigeria was awash with news recently about the quantum leap in the quantity of fuel imports from Malta after revelations by Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In 2023, Nigeria’s petroleum importation from Malta surged significantly to $2.08 billion, compared to zero between 2017 and 2022, and a mere $13.32 million in 2016. Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), immediately denied Dangote’s claim, saying he did not have interest in any plant in Malta. TheCable can now reveal the identity of one of the biggest importers via the tiny European country.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the destruction of bottles of beer in some parts of the country is an economic sabotage. The verdict of the court followed a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/275/2021 filed by Sesugh Akume, an activist, against the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ruling bears particular significance for Kano State, where the Islamic police, known as Hisbah, have been known to seize and destroy alcoholic beverages as part of their efforts to combat social vices. In 2022 alone, the Kano Hisbah reportedly destroyed over three million…
state commissioner who is either not stealing money or isn’t stealing enough money, couldn’t afford a return ticket for himself and his spouse from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja to attend his state governor’s daughter’s wedding.The return ticket pricing of N400K each is way more than his monthly salary, and if you add two days hotel accommodation, feeding and local transportation, would be over the roof for the gentleman. So they resorted to charter a GUO Transport Ltd’s Toyota Sienna vehicle from Awka to Abuja instead, and unfortunately were kidnapped along the way in Kogi…
