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Nigeria Is Not Owned by Anyone—Except Those Who Build Her

  On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
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VinΓ­cius Jr, Lamine Yamal in Heated Clash After El ClΓ‘sico Showdown

 

By Oriontimes Sports Desk, Madrid Bureau


The 2025 edition of El ClΓ‘sico lived up to its fierce reputation on Sunday night, not just for the football, but for the fury that followed it. Real Madrid’s 2–1 victory over Barcelona at the Santiago BernabΓ©u ended in a tense altercation involving VinΓ­cius JΓΊnior and Lamine Yamal, sparking scenes of chaos near the tunnel.



Witnesses and Spanish outlets reported that the young Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, exchanged words with the Brazilian forward after the final whistle. The verbal exchange, believed to stem from Yamal’s earlier comments about Real Madrid being “favoured by referees,” escalated when Yamal reportedly told VinΓ­cius, “Let’s go talk inside.”


According to AS and Standard UK, VinΓ­cius attempted to charge toward the dressing room tunnel, visibly enraged, before being restrained by teammates and security officials. Dani Carvajal and Antonio RΓΌdiger were seen stepping in to defuse the situation as match officials hurried both teams off the pitch.


The brief but fiery episode comes after weeks of online jabs between supporters of both clubs and serves as another reminder of how emotionally charged the rivalry remains, even in a new generation of players.


Despite the flare-up, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona’s Hansi Flick played down the scuffle in their post-match interviews, calling it “an emotional misunderstanding after a tough match.”


El ClΓ‘sico once again proved that while talent defines the game, temper often defines the rivalry.

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