Featured

WHEN A BLACK SKIN BECOMES A SIN

Published

5 years ago

May 31, 2020

Sly Ofekun

In July 2014,Eric Garner a black American was caught on cell phone pinned down by New York City Police Officers and he was heard shouting “I can’t breath.”

The same words was used by late George Floyd in May,2020 in the city of Minneapolis who was killed by the action of Derek Chauvin.

Floyd was seeing on video pinned down by officer Chauvin with other 3 police officers unconcerned about the plea of their victim who later died.

The death of George Floyd activated protests in the city Minneapolis,with protesters mostly blacks calling for justices.

The Actions of the authority of the state of Minnesota didn’t help matters.The governor Tim Walz brought in national guard who were last seen during the second world war that ended in 1945.

The protest took another dimension on Friday with the destructions of state structures,with police stations being burnt down.

The protests spread to 30 cities in the US and the statement from the country’s president,Donald Trump did not appeal to many,as he was more concerned with the rock lunch.

He blamed the protests on ANTIFA and radical left,stating to unleash vicious dogs and Ominous weapons.

The Attorney General of US,William Barr did announced on Saturday that those who cross state lines for the poupose of inciting violence will face federal prosecution.

The accused is being charge with third degree murder, an action which has not gone down well with the black communities.

The black race has suffered different kinds of maltreatment especially in the hands of white supremcists,and the black race has now found the voice to ask for freedom.They are now demanding what Rosa Park asked for,the battle fought for by Dr.Martin Luther King Jr,the reason Nelson Mandela was jailed ,the price paid by Thomas Sankara.

In 2004,Terrance Williams went missing after being arrested by Steve Calkins a deputy in the Collier county Sheriff’s department in Florida for driving without licence.The case has not been solved as at today,despite actor Tylor announcing some price money in 2018 for anyone with the answer of the whereabout of Terrance Williams.

The question will be, why is black race regarded as an inferior race? What happened to our history and culture?

Nas seems to be historic with his song, I know I Can.

Before we came to this country,we were Kings and Queens never porch monkeys.

There was empire in Africa called Kush.

Timbuku where every race came to get books.

To learn from black teachers who taught Greeks and Romans.

Asian Arab and gave them Gold.

When Gold was converted to money….

Money then became empowerment for European.

The black race can only be victorious if we all unite to fight this battle.

Share on Facebook

Featured

NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

Published

2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

Share on Facebook