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Governor Ododo: Between Loyalty and Leadership

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A very close friend of over 50 years, from another part of Nigeria, recently asked for my opinion on the current Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo. I responded without hesitation, drawing from what I have heard, read, and observed about him, as well as his performance in office so far. My impression is that he is an honest and well-intentioned gentleman with a sincere desire to improve the condition of Kogi State and uplift the lives of its people. He appears humble, respectful, and genuinely concerned about governance and development rather than political drama. One quality that stands out strongly is his loyalty to his mentor and political benefactor. In many ways, this reflects admirable character, gratitude, and consistency. However, excessive loyalty in politics can sometimes become limiting, especially when a leader is expected to exercise independent judgment and establish his own identity. What may presently appear to be a strength could, over time, also b...
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PRESS RELEASE

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Matthew Adekunle Medupin Celebrates Successful 6th Solo Art Exhibition, Memoir Launch and 76th Birthday in London, United Kingdom – 9 May 2026 The Upper Hall of St William of York, Roman Catholic Church , Forest Hill in London UK came alive on Friday, 9 May 2026, a Nigerian born UK artist and author Matthew Adekunle Medupin hosted his 6th Solo Art Exhibition alongside the official launch of his memoir, Grace and Resilience. The occasion also coincided with the celebration of his 76th birthday, making it a truly memorable and inspiring event. The exhibition attracted a large gathering of art lovers, friends, supporters, and distinguished guests from different walks of life, all united in celebrating a remarkable journey of creativity, resilience, and service to humanity. The event commenced at 12 noon with guests viewing a diverse and captivating collection of artworks that reflected Medupin’s artistic vision and life experiences. A special book reading from Grace and Resili...
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Wednesday Reflection: Where Light Lets Go

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The sun rests at the edge of departure, neither fully present nor gone, suspended in that quiet moment where endings and beginnings touch. The land is reduced to shadow, stripped of detail, as if reminding us that form is temporary, but essence remains. In contrast, the sky and water burn with life: gold, amber, and fire,  suggesting that even as something fades, something else intensifies. The reflection on the water is not exact; it trembles, broken and fluid. It feels like memory,  never a perfect mirror, but alive, shifting, shaped by time and perception. The dark foreground stretches forward, almost reaching into the light, as though the present is always trying to grasp what is slipping away. There is a quiet tension here between stillness and movement, between what we hold and what we must release. The solitary tree stands as witness, rooted and enduring, while everything else transitions. It suggests that life is not in the permanence of the moment, but ...
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Walking Back Across The Bridge To The Past – We Need To Do So. By Chief A A Ehindero

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Walking Back Across The Bridge To The Past – We Need To Do So.                       by High Chief Alphonsus Abiǫdun Ehindero  High Chief Alphonsus Abiǫdun Ehindero  A good brother once told me that we cannot build a bridge to the past because a bridge to the past leads to nowhere. I humbly disagree with his view since I know that visiting the past provides the flashlight to see the present and probably the future more clearly. It does not mean going across to haul the garbage of the past and dump such in our today. A bridge to the past even in personal, tribal or national and international relationships that went sour, in most cases, lead to better understanding, respect and true friendship both in the present and in the future. It leads adversaries to identify what should not have been done at all; what could have been done better. It leads to searching and excavating the past which lies across the bridg...
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Where Faith Meets Risk

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In business, we call it risk. In Christianity, we call it faith. Yet both ask the same thing of us: to move forward without seeing the full picture. Risk is guided by knowledge of the market, experience, and calculation. Faith is guided by knowledge of God, trust, and conviction. One studies patterns. The other trusts promises. But in both, nothing happens until you take a step. At this stage of life, I have come to realise: whether in business or in faith, progress begins where certainty ends. So today, take that step, not because you see everything clearly, but because you know enough to move forward. #EverydayWisdom #FaithAndAction #TakeTheStep #WisdomForLife #LiveWithPurpose
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Arrival at Zeebrugge

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Painted from a photograph taken during a recent memorable family cruise, this work transcends the literal depiction of a European port and instead captures the emotional intensity of arrival.  The composition unfolds as a layered impression of sea, structure, and shoreline, where water becomes both a pathway and a threshold between movement and stillness. Rather than presenting a fixed image, the artist embraces fragmentation and texture to reflect the fleeting nature of travel with glimpses from a ship’s deck, shifting perspectives, and the quiet excitement of entering unfamiliar territory. The dense harbour forms rise almost abstractly from the water, suggesting industry and human presence without confinement to detail, while scattered accents of colour punctuate the canvas like moments of memory. At its core, the painting speaks to journey; of distance travelled, of shared experience, and of the subtle transformation that comes with witnessing the world from new ho...
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✨ Something special is coming to Forest Hill…

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One of the highlights of my upcoming 6th solo art exhibition is the unveiling of my most ambitious piece yet — a striking large-scale work on linen, created by stitching together over 35 individual paintings. Each piece tells its own story, and together they form a powerful reflection on life’s journey, its fragments, and its unity. If you enjoy art, colour, and thoughtful storytelling, I’d love for you to come and experience it in person. 📍 Venue: The Small Upper Church Hall St William of York Roman Catholic Church 4 Brockley Park Forest Hill, London SE23 1PS 📅 Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Come along, bring a friend or neighbour, and immerse yourself in a world of colour and meaning.
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