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 incident that happened over a month ago in Indonesia, where a viral video in which a Nigerian diplomat in Indonesia was being physically assaulted by Indonesian immigration officials, not only summarizes the narrative about Nigeria’s dwindling fortunes in the international diplomatic community; but represents also, the zenith of disrespect her citizens now suffer globally. In that video, three Indonesians were seen holding down the unnamed diplomat in a car- on the neck and legs, while another person was recording the incident. As his head was being violently held in the back seat of a moving vehicle and an Indonesian was yelling at him, the Nigerian was shouting repeatedly, “My neck, I can’t breathe”, a cry reminiscent of the George Floyd incident of 2020. The Nigerian authorities later reacted to the incident, summoning the Indonesian ambassador to Nigeria, recalling Nigeria’s ambassador to Indonesia and asking the Indonesian government to investigate and take approp...

In the year 2021, as Nigeria attains the age of 61 this Friday October, there is absolutely nothing to celebrate by Nigerians, rather, it is time to be sober and reflect on the situation in which we have found ourselves; with the present insecurity, economic woe and tribal agitations as well as calls for self-determination across the country, it is obvious that all is not well with the nation. The faults should be laid at the doorsteps of our past and present leaders who failed to live up to expectations and see themselves as national leaders rather than parochial, sectional or nepotistic champions. It is with deepest sense of sincerity and patriotism that we should accept that Nigeria is already a failed nation at 61years and there is absolutely nothing to celebrate. It is time for a new beginning. In 1967 when Lagos state was created, Dubai was a desert, much unknown. But today, Dubai is the world’s first tourist’s destination. This achievement was made possible by deep thinking, for...

Congratulations on your Birthday Hon. Adebayo Timothy, Osun Herald Executive Editor.   A very happy birthday is in order! Today is a very special day for us all as we recognise the birthday of our charismatic leader!  God bless your new age with all your heart desires in Jesus name.  Speaking on His birthday massage to everyone,  Hon. Timothy said "Winners lose much more often than the losers. So if you keep losing but you are still trying, keep it up! You're on right track. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME".