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Recap Of The Ahsoka Series: Revenge of the Sith
Recap Of The Ahsoka Series: Revenge of the Sith
Ahsoka Tano has had one of the biggest character arcs in all of Star Wars, both in-universe and out of it. When she was first introduced in The Clone Wars movie, the previously unnamed Padawan of Anakin Skywalker was essentially a walking death flag. (There was no sign of her in Revenge of the Sith, which didn’t bode well for her survivability, presumably.) The fan base’s reception of this perceived filler character was skeptical at best and outright heinous at worst (a sign of things to come for other female characters in Star Wars). And yet, she became not only one of the most complex and essential characters in the franchise but one of the most beloved, to the point where she not only survived Order 66, but became an important part of Rebels and even had a voice appearance in The Rise of Skywalker prior to a live-action debut in season two of The Mandalorian.
It makes sense that Dave Filoni would make Ahsoka the first animated Star Wars character to lead their own live-action show, but as a consequence, Ahsoka has more baggage than the other Star Wars shows. There are 15 years’ worth of backstory and character development for the eponymous character. If the new series ignored all this for the sake of streamlining and universal appeal, it’d alienate a big part of the fan base and ignore a large part of the canon. And yet, you can’t exactly make this season eight of The Clone Wars and expect newcomers to watch over 200 episodes of television to prepare for this latest hour.
It is a huge task, yet Ahsoka finds the right balance between familiar and fresh, and it has an elegant solution to catch newcomers up to the story so far, a solution Star Wars hasn’t used since Episode IX. That’s right, Crawly, the opening crawl, is back! Not even The Clone Wars featured a crawl, which makes Ahsoka’s use of the iconic movie opener more significant, as if to make this show a bridge between the Skywalker Saga and the larger TV universe of the franchise. Indeed, the crawl explains the basics of not just Ahsoka, but the state of the galaxy in all post–Return of the Jedi Mando-Verse shows — which haven’t done the best of jobs in explaining their context — including who Thrawn is and why his return would cause trouble. Does knowledge of Rebels enhance the experience and flesh out the characters more? Absolutely. Does the episode work without that knowledge? Yes, and that is rather impressive.
It is the search for Thrawn that kick-starts the story and drives Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) in the premiere, as she goes on a treasure hunt to find a map inside an ancient tomb that would lead her to Thrawn. Regardless of the Rebels context, it is a story that is easy to follow and get engaged in — a big imperial threat needs to be stopped or there will be another war. And yet, the premiere also feels very much like a continuation of Rebels and its biggest lingering question — where Ezra Bridger went, as the Jedi Padawan turned freedom fighter ended the cartoon by essentially sacrificing himself when he sent the ship he and Thrawn were on into deep uncharted hyperspace. One of the best parts of Rebels was its focus on family, on the main crew, and how it balanced that against the galactic background, making the fight against the Empire a personal story about reclaiming Ezra’s home of Lothal. Ahsoka is following in those footsteps by balancing the galactic threat of Thrawn with the more personal search for Ezra.
For Hera (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), now a general in the New Republic, the hope that Ezra is still alive means a chance to reconcile Ahsoka with her former apprentice, Sabine. On Lothal (which is exquisitely re-created here in live-action), Mandalorian Sabine (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) has seemingly become a bit of a recluse. The hero of Lothal and former rebel spends her days feeding a very cute Loth-cat and reminiscing about the good old days in Ezra’s hideout, surrounded by his collection of stormtrooper helmets.
Even without knowing Sabine’s history in helping unite Mandalore, the shot of her armor in some random box with the knowledge of Mandalore’s fate from The Mandalorian, and her seemingly watching Ezra’s good-bye message on a loop, show that she’s been carrying a burden for years. It also doesn’t help that Ahsoka seemingly became Sabine’s apprentice in the years since Rebels, despite Sabine never showing Force sensitivity, only to walk away from her. This is potentially a game-changing addition to Star Wars lore, but we’ll have to wait to find out more.
Before they can find Ezra or even begin to mend their relationship, Ahsoka and Sabine have to face another threat — a phantom menace, if you will. At the beginning of the episode, we meet two people wielding lightsabers (specifically orange ones, which is an intentional choice): a master and an apprentice. The master is Baylan Skoll (the late Ray Stevenson), a former Jedi who disappeared at the end of the Clone Wars, and his apprentice, Shin Hati (Ivanna Sakhno). The two rescue Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto), a former magistrate and close ally of Thrawn. Stevenson in particular makes a striking and memorable first impression as a new Force-wielding villain, with traces of Count Dooku’s elegance, but more militaristic and ruthless.
And they should consider them a serious threat, because Hati heads to Lothal and finds Sabine, and not only does she steal the map, but she stabs Sabine with her lightsaber after a short and unimpressive duel. Worse yet, this was right after Sabine had unlocked the map, giving them an even bigger advantage.
As for the map, it turns out it shows a path to what looks like an entirely different galaxy. While this idea has long been a big part of the non-canon expanded universe, the franchise has never really explored the borders of the known galaxy. What’s more, in Spanish, the Star Wars franchise’s official title is La Guerra de las Galaxias, or “The War of the Galaxies,” making this a very exciting full circle moment. Dave Filoni and his team have always found ways to push Star Wars to new places, exploring different tones, ideas, or pieces of lore. This one may be the biggest addition to Star Wars ever, and that alone makes Ahsoka a fascinating and essential new chapter in this story.
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Kingdom Advancement: God Does Not Confirm Lies or Gossip — He Confirms His Word .” — Dr. Chris Okafor
Kingdom Advancement: God Does Not Confirm Lies or Gossip—He Confirms His Word
“When Doing Business with God,
People’s Opinions Do Not Count.”
— Dr. Christian Okafor
The greatest investment any Christian can make is partnering with God. According to the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Global, Christopher Okafor, when a believer commits to serving and advancing God’s kingdom, no barrier, lie, gossip, or blackmail can prevail against them.
This message was delivered during the Prophetic Financial Sunday Service held on February 15, 2026, at the international headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.
Doing Business with God
Teaching on the theme “Kingdom Advancement” with the subtitle “Doing Business with God,” Dr. Okafor emphasized that when a believer enters into covenant partnership with God, divine backing becomes inevitable.
“God is still in the business of covenant,” he declared. “When you make a covenant with Him, He honors the terms. When you win souls into the kingdom and remain committed to His work, He rewards you with what you could never achieve by your own strength.”
The Man of God stressed that God does not confirm lies, gossip, or negative narratives—He confirms His Word. Therefore, anyone genuinely committed to kingdom business should not be distracted by public opinion.
“No matter the blackmail or falsehood circulating around you, if you are focused on God’s assignment, those attacks will only strengthen you,” he stated.
He further noted that a believer’s understanding of God’s covenant determines their experience. “Your mentality about God’s covenant becomes your reality. When you truly know the God you serve, no devil can move you.”
Biblical Examples of Kingdom Partnership
Dr. Okafor cited several biblical figures who prospered through their partnership with God:
Abel
Abel served God with sincerity and offered his very best. His sacrifice pleased God, demonstrating that when a master is honored, he responds with favor.
David
David’s heart was fully devoted to God, and in return, God’s presence and favor rested upon him throughout his life.
Hannah
Hannah made a covenant with God, promising that if He blessed her with a child, she would dedicate him to His service. After fulfilling her vow, God rewarded her abundantly, blessing her with additional children.
Peter
Peter, a professional fisherman, surrendered his boat at Jesus’ request for kingdom work. Through that act of partnership and obedience, he experienced supernatural provision and divine elevation.
Conclusion
In closing, Dr. Okafor emphasized that one’s approach to God’s covenant determines the level of success and prosperity experienced. Commitment to kingdom advancement secures divine confirmation and supernatural results.
The Prophetic Financial Sunday Service was marked by prophetic declarations, deliverance, healings, miracles, restoration, and solutions to diverse cases presented before Elohim.
At 55, Omoyele Sowore Remains a Defiant Voice of Conscience
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“SaharaWeeklyNG Management and Staff Salute a Relentless Campaigner for Justice and Democratic Accountability.”
As activist, journalist and politician Omoyele Sowore marks his 55th birthday, the management and staff of SaharaWeeklyNG join millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to celebrate a man widely regarded as one of the most persistent and fearless voices for democratic accountability in modern Nigeria.
Born on February 16, 1971, in Ondo State, Sowore rose from student activism at the University of Lagos to become one of the country’s most recognisable pro-democracy figures. His early involvement in the student movement during the military era of the 1990s placed him at the forefront of protests against dictatorship and repression, a role that would shape the course of his life and career.
He later founded Sahara Reporters in 2006, an online investigative platform that quickly gained prominence for exposing corruption, abuse of power and human rights violations. Operating initially from the United States, the outlet became a symbol of citizen journalism and digital activism, publishing stories often ignored or suppressed by mainstream media. Over the years, the platform has reported on high-level corruption cases, electoral malpractices and security failures, earning both praise and fierce criticism from political authorities.
Sowore’s activism took a dramatic turn in 2019 when he contested Nigeria’s presidential election under the African Action Congress (AAC). Although he did not win, the campaign amplified his calls for systemic reform. Months later, he launched the #RevolutionNow movement, a nationwide protest demanding an end to corruption, economic hardship and insecurity.
In August 2019, he was arrested by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) on charges of treasonable felony. His detention, which lasted several months despite court orders for his release, sparked international condemnation from human rights groups, civil society organisations and foreign observers. The case turned him into a global symbol of resistance against state repression.
Over the years, Sowore has faced multiple arrests, court trials and travel restrictions. Yet he has remained resolute, insisting that his activism is rooted in the constitutional right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Supporters describe him as a principled crusader against injustice, while critics accuse him of political extremism. Regardless of the perspective, his impact on Nigeria’s political discourse is undeniable.
His life’s work echoes the enduring words of Nelson Mandela, who once said, “Freedom is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” For many of Sowore’s followers, his sacrifices represent precisely that spirit, an unyielding struggle for a more accountable and equitable society.
Similarly, the philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr. (that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”) resonates deeply with the trajectory of Sowore’s activism. Whether confronting police brutality, electoral irregularities or economic injustice, he has consistently framed his struggle as one for the collective dignity of Nigerians.
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka once observed that “the man dies in all who keep silent in the face of tyranny.” That sentiment captures the essence of Sowore’s public life. For over three decades, he has refused silence, even when it meant imprisonment, harassment and personal sacrifice.
At 55, Sowore’s journey is far from over. He remains active in political advocacy, civil rights campaigns and public commentary, continuing to challenge what he describes as systemic failures in governance and leadership. His career reflects both the promise and the peril of dissent in a fragile democracy; where the line between patriotism and confrontation is often fiercely contested.
On this milestone birthday, SaharaWeeklyNG management and staff recognise Sowore not merely as an individual, but as a symbol of the enduring struggle for transparency, justice, and democratic renewal. His story is one of conviction under pressure, a reminder that the quest for a better society often demands courage, resilience and a willingness to stand alone.
As Nigeria navigates its complex political and economic realities, figures like Sowore continue to shape the national conversation. Whether praised or criticised, his voice remains a constant in the country’s democratic journey; loud, uncompromising and impossible to ignore.
Banwo Accuses Alex Otti Administration of Governance by Propaganda
Public commentator and lawyer Dr. Ope Banwo has criticised the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, accusing the administration of running what he described as a “propaganda-driven government” built on exaggerated claims and selective messaging rather than measurable governance outcomes.
In a detailed commentary, Banwo argued that while Abia State has recorded some progress in specific sectors, the government’s media machinery has inflated limited achievements into what he called “statewide miracles,” creating a disconnect between online narratives and lived realities.
Banwo, who said he initially viewed Governor Otti as a symbol of hope following the 2023 elections, noted that his concerns emerged after engaging residents and professionals living in Abia to verify widely circulated claims about infrastructure, power supply, healthcare, and transportation.
Central to Banwo’s critique is the portrayal of Abia as a state with uninterrupted electricity. He acknowledged the existence of the Aba ring-fenced power arrangement involving Aba Power and Geometric Power but argued that the arrangement has been misrepresented as statewide energy independence.
According to him, extending the Aba power project to represent the entire state amounts to misinformation, especially given acknowledged outages and the limited geographical coverage of the scheme.
He further questioned claims that Abia was the first state to assume intrastate electricity regulation, stating that other states, including Lagos State, had taken similar steps earlier.
Banwo also raised concerns over viral claims suggesting that biogas facilities are already powering Abia communities, arguing that pilot projects have been prematurely presented as fully operational infrastructure.
He noted that residents he spoke with were largely unaware of any functional biogas-powered communities, stressing that government announcements should be backed by publicly available data on scale, output, and sustainability.
On healthcare, the founder of Naija Lives Matters (NLM) questioned reports that Abia offers free medical care to all citizens above 60 years of age for life, describing the claim as unverified and unsupported by legislation, budgetary provisions, or formal policy documents.
Similarly, he criticised claims suggesting that electric vehicles operate widely across the state and that all roads have been tarred, describing such assertions as exaggerated and misleading.
The self-acclaimed Mayor of Fadeyi argued that the core issue is not the absence of development but what he described as a governance style driven by social media optics rather than transparent performance metrics.
He warned that excessive reliance on viral content, influencers, and unverified claims risks eroding public trust and undermining accountability, noting that effective governance requires data, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
“A serious government does not need to exaggerate results,” Banwo said, adding that citizens require reliable services, not slogans.
He also advised the Abia government to avoid constant comparisons with states like Lagos and its governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging the administration to focus instead on publishing verifiable performance records.
Banwo challenged the Otti administration to release clear documentation supporting its claims, including power coverage maps, healthcare policy instruments, infrastructure project lists, and implementation timelines.
He concluded that while Abia State has not “collapsed,” the growing gap between online narratives and on-ground realities could become more damaging than infrastructural deficits if left unaddressed.
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