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Late Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa ‘prophesied’ in the late sixties that bandits from neighbouring countries, would disturb Nigeria sometime. Below are excerpts of a Motion he presented to Parliament on January 18, 1959, which was titled, “The Challenge:” “… I sound this note of warning because of what I am about to say. The last two subjects which will be handed over to Nigeria’s sole…
Elena and Catherine stood beside each other enjoying the warmth of each other’s company when suddenly, the Strongman grabbed them by the neck and forcefully removed them from their preferred place. Not many expected that the two sisters would be so rudely assaulted by one seeking to exercise his power of choice. The scene unfolded quite spontaneously yielding all manner of considerations and eventualities. Family…
Thank you, for thanking us, like we say down town. Thank you for titling your latest album, ‘Thank You.’ Thank you for reminding us that gratitude is not a one-way street. That it ought to be an endless cycle running through humanity in an ongoing basis. Here is how it plays out: You put out a great musical album/performance and your listeners express their gratitude…
Admit/acknowledge the situation Seek expert/professional help Hold tightly and follow through with the expert’s recommendations Be accountable by showing others your attempt at change Don’t do it for only the optics
The distressing story of Albert SG, “the cannibal of Ventas” and what he did to his mother following a hot argument is difficult to retell. The details are so depressing and unnerving. The courts in Spain have ruled and he is to serve his time in prison but like a breath of disturbing air drifting through familiar and unfamiliar channels, the spirit of anger is…
From the medical team that responded to the emergency of Denmark professional footballer Christian Ericksen collapsing suddenly on the floor, following a heart attack, there has been a tumult of joy for family, friends, fans, admirers and members of the global community watching the spectacular show called Euro 2020. From organizers of the football fest intent on lifting some of the gloom dropped on the…
They make constant, heartfelt prayers for them daily. Thus, they do not succumb to the seductive charm of distorted perceptions.
Her name is Darnella Frazier. She’s the teenager who recorded the murder of George Floyd. To the extent that her action significantly stimulated a narrative and stirred many hearts across the globe to demand for justice, and consequently enabled happiness for Floyd’s family and loved ones, from the way the case has proceeded, she has advanced the course of humanity. The recent recognition from the…
“Some situations warrant thinking outside the box,” Guy Pearce (Defense Secretary Clay.) The pursuit of vengeance situations, are definitely thinking out of the box situations! While Michael B. Jordan (John Kelly) was in one part of town coming to terms with his loss, and contemplating his quest for vengeance, in another place, Guy Pearce was dropping an important line. But Pearce left out an important detail: Nobody…