Between 2001 and January 2003, the House of Representatives held the nation spell bound. This was the handiwork of the duo of then speaker, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, and his vice, deputy speaker, Chibudom Nwuche. They were dubbed Tiger. In this interview, Nwuche, who served as a very loyal deputy to Na’Abba, explains the intrigues of that era: “There was coincidence and a confluence of aspiration and vision; Ghali was a nationalist and I am.

AFTER all, a day, including each of the “three special days,” is 24 hours, made up of morning, afternoon and night. As the ancient Greek philosopher, Protagoras of Abdera, aptly remarked, “man is the measure of all things, of the things that are, that they are, and of the things that are not, that they are not.”

Whatever people may think, feel or say, the name Mrs Maryam Babangida is firmly entrenched in the history of Nigeria, and for many decades to come, it will remain on the list of the eminent Nigerian women who did their best to raise the status of the Nigerian woman. How? For making the elevation of the Nigerian woman her principal project, throughout her tenure as the First Lady of Nigeria.

THE Senate is launching, this week, an initiative to resolve the political impasse created by President Umaru Yar’Adua’s long absence from the country.

Were the questions that came my way just a couple of days ago. A couple of years back I would lose myself in deep contemplation; wondering what mysteries the future held and what decisions I would have to make and probably given myself a migraine trying to come up with an answer but I thank God for the epiphany that’s been unfolding slowly but surely.

“Labi, her second choice, is a bit wet behind the ears. So what? He loves Joan with a passion and has a good job. She doesn’t love him because he wasn’t aggressive enough but I told her that was exactly the man she should get married to. He was also a British citizen which meant their children would automatically become British. What could be better than that? I reminded her that in life, there are some perks money can’t buy!”

The news of the demise of Mrs. Maryam Babangida came as a shock. Although, there had been rumours of this a month earlier, which turned out to be a fluke, it still came as somewhat of a shock, that indeed, she has passed on.

In Genesis 2 verse 15, God clarifies why he gave man powers. At first glance, it only appears to cover what is physical and material, but with God’s spiritual revelation and other scriptures, it carries far greater implication. In the King James Version, the word meaning “tend” or “cultivate” is “dress” but gradually, it was applied to applying decorative details, “to embellish.”

Forgiveness is a personal process, one that brings deep healing and true freedom. In last week’s article, I asked you to become aware of past hurts and heartache that were draining your energy and keeping you from fully enjoying your life. Once you have decided you are ready to forgive, it takes time and focus to move through the process.

I am James, a 40-year old man residing in Abuja. I am separated. Please, how may I meet a lady who is, preferably, 40 years and above; who must be financially buoyant. I don’t mind where she may hail from. Please, I will appreciate it if you can link me up.