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To hang them in their homes as decorative ornaments To hang them in their holsters (for protection) To gaze upon them and imagine the possibilities having one gives To bear in mind that a mind that gives out a pistol as gift knows it could be used against him To keep in mind the picture of one who empowers his people and gives them tools…
Ravi: Hello Madonna Madonna: Dr Ravi, oh what a delight Ravi: I’m pleased to see you too. Madonna: How did you know? Ravi: How did I know what? Madonna: How did you know I was thinking about you? Ravi: You were? Boy, what an honour. Madonna: Please don’t go there. I know you; you didn’t flatter or patronize your audiences Ravi: That’s very kind of…
The Giving Pledge in which many of the world’s billionaires pledged to give away half of their wealth, just turned 10 years. Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Larry Ellison, MacKenzie Scott, Michael Bloomberg, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and many others have signed the commitment. Remarkably, there is no Nigerian billionaire on the list of pledgers. Below are 5 possible reasons why Nigerian billionaires are…
What kind of seeds sprouted in his imaginations when he processed the headlines announcing the incident? Did he feel guilty or did he find rationalization for his action? Did he feel sorry or did he blame those affected for making it so ‘easy for him?’ Did he feel sorry for causing such apprehension and disruption in people’s lives or did he make excuses and blame…
Microsoft is a tangible reality, no longer an idea playing in the minds of its founders, Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Of course, it is not a corporation that started yesterday. It’s been around since the 70s. Yet the undeniable lesson is the fact that its founders ventured when they did, validating the saying, ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained.’ What if they explored the possibilities but…
I’m worried, my friend That’s no news, I hear a lot of that these days Seriously? From who and who? You want me to mention names? Should you? What do you think? I don’t think that will help me Does worrying help you? I guess not. I’m being human. And please quit behaving like a shrink Am I? You don’t know you are? Is that…
Following the recent release of her Black is King album, Megastar Beyonce spoke thus: “ I believe that when Black people tell our own stories, we can shift the axis of the world and tell our REAL history of generational wealth and richness of soul that are not told in our history books.” My neighbour agrees with her and wished she found a way to…
My neighbour says you can de-stress from Covid-19 induced and related stressors by growing vegetables inside used tyres, used paint buckets, improvised jerry-cans and other containers easily found around many homes. Below are some discoveries he had made since he began growing vegetables in his home: He says he finds having to water the plants every day, a rewarding and relaxing experience and lifting exercise…
Rahab was a harlot in Jericho many, many years ago. Her story has plenty to teach us today about elements in the social contract between rulers and the ruled, which may be exploited by an external sovereign. By extrapolation, the lessons inherent in the story amplify the worth and value of ordinary citizens as the true sources for gauging the real conditions of a people….
One of the eye-catching headlines last week was the report titled ‘Nigeria’s Top 10 Highest-earning CEOs.’ Below are the individuals, and various burdens the report would have created or amplified: Ferdinand Moorlman, N585.94million, CEO MTN Nigeria Adewale Tinubu, N568 million, CEO Oando Plc Austin Avuru, N440million, outgoing CEO Seplat Ltd Segun Agbaje, N400million, CEO GTB Plc Yaw Nsarkoh, N302million, CEO Unilever Plc Michel Puchercos, N282million,…