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Promise to myself

This week as I reflected on happenings in Nigeria and the world, I realised the importance of been true to oneself as the world offers nothing but the WORLD. As Christians our faith is our guide and it not only separates but divides one from the world. The Christian faith is that of daily practicing […]

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Remembering Robin Williams

Sadly, the world lost Robin Williams this week, Williams committed suicide by asphyxiation. He was a great comedian. His movies made me laugh remembing my favourite, Mrs Doubtfire. His films were such fun to watch. I wonder how he truly felt playing those roles over the years.
Here are a few of some of his […]

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Ebola Virus in Nigeria

It’s no longer news that the dreaded Ebola virus is now in Nigeria. A Liberian man who died in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos on Friday tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus, Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu said.
Patrick Sawyer, a consultant for the Liberian finance ministry in his 40s, collapsed on Sunday after flying into Lagos, […]

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Africans believe strongly that eagles do not perch on low grounds. That was the faith of Miss Gabrielle Oluwanifemi Akinluyi, when she left Nigeria for the United States in 2009.
The 21-year-old lady did mother Africa proud on Saturday, May 10, 2014 when she graduated with a First Class (Cum Laude) in Petroleum Engineering at […]

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Last two months Boko Haram, a franchise of al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood, kidnapped 276 young girls in Nigeria. This horrifying situation reminded this country, apparently even the White House, that Islamic fascism (jihadism) was still a serious threat to world peace. As if kidnapping innocent children was not bad enough, Boko […]

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Tribute

I usually take out time to look through updates on face book and generally just check on them. Well, about two days ago I realized I had not done that in a long while so I decided to do just that. It was then I noticed a picture was missing. It was of a much […]

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A two-day summit of the African Union leaders opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday with the election of a new chairman for the pan-African organisation.
The election saw the president of Benin Republic, Mr Thomas Yayi Boni emerging chairman for the next year, as he took over from the president of Equatorial Guinea, Mr Teodoro […]

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Two car bombs exploded near the new complex of the federal high court in Abuja about two hours ago, the bombs exploded on Shehu Shagari way killing 8 and injuring several people. The explosions caused major panic and confusion at the Eagle Square venue of the 50th anniversary event in Nigeria. The events continued as […]

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Nigeria @ 50 (2)

Still on Nigeria, as it turns fifty, a gift many seem not to appreciate due to incoherent structures and policies. Besides, it is hard to believe Nigeria is 50 with the incessant occurrence of religious conflicts and ethnic clashes. The country is so poorly managed that the success of a united Nigeria is doubtful. While […]

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South Africa 2010

Did you see watch the opening ceremony of the world cup? In Nigeria, that was the question everyone asked. For many, it was simply a job well done, a breathtaking performance. All performers were excellent. It included music and dance from six African countries, South Africa’s legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela, Nigeria’s Femi Kuti did not […]

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