The age of power
Some people think strength is power under control, others say power is the ability to control and effect change. I believe power is the ability and even privilege to determine a course of action and then influence the result. The sad truth is that most people feel themselves to be at the mercy of fate, of reality. They feel powerless and emotionally, financially and spiritually impotent. It takes many years to actually become emancipated from this very depressing mindset and step into a realisation that power has been there for the taking and the using all along. I am not preaching a motivational message to give people a feel good burst of adrenaline; I am stating a fact that is becoming truer for me the older I get. Is power spiritual or political manipulation, gross abuse of authority, position and wealth or is it just a simple acceptance of responsibility, possibility and eventuality? I believe the latter to be very true.
“Centenary should reflect on good governance”
A development consultant, Dr Clinton Omezi, on Saturday said Nigerians should use the nation’s centenary celebration to reflect on issues critical to development such as transparency and accountability.
Akabueze, says he will be happy to play for Nigeria again
Chukwuma Akabueze, former under-20 forward, has said he would be happy to put on the green and white shirt again for the country anytime soon.
Keshi’s CHAN invitation excites Golden Eaglets’ Awoniyi
Golden Eaglets forward Taiwo Awoniyi on Friday in Ilorin expressed delight at the invitation extended to him by Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) preparations.
Mandela’s village awaits the final return of their son
In Nelson Mandela’s childhood village of Qunu residents are solemnly preparing for the final return of their beloved son, who will be laid to rest among them a week from now.
Elderly men in the picturesque village dotted with traditional round huts bow their heads and lower their voices when they speak of the anti-apartheid hero who has “returned to his ancestors”.
Abuja-Lokoja contract: Augmentation as rescue measure?
The Federal Government under former President Olusegun Obasanjo had in 2006 approved the award of contracts for the dualization of Abuja-Abaji-Lokoja road to four contractors.
A chequered history of ill health
By Sola Ogundipe IN January 2013, when Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and Surgeon General Vejaynand Ramlakan addressed a media briefing on the state of health of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former South African President, Nelson Mandela, the entire world held its breath – and for good reason. For the third time in four months, […]
2014 World Cup: Amadu, Umeh tip Nigeria, Argentina for second round
Musa Amadu, the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has tipped Nigeria and Argentina for the second round from the first round Group F of the 2014 World Cup.
Mrs Jonathan seeks stiff penalties against rape
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called for stiff penalties, backed by effective laws for perpetrators of sexual violence against women.
Jay-Z tops 2014 Grammy nominations
Veteran rapper Jay-Z topped nominees for the 2014 Grammys announced Friday with nine nods, while Taylor Swift and Daft Punk were also among those in the running in major categories.
But Jay-Z other major stars including Justin Timberlake failed to score any nominations in the major categories, which saw a mixture of rap and pop in the running for the top honors at music’s equivalent of the Oscars next month.
2015: Bayelsa commissioner solicits Arewa, Ijaw students support for Jonathan
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Culture and Ijaw National Affairs, Dr. Felix Tuodolo has called on members of the Arewa Students Progressive Association (ASPA) and the National Union of Izon-Ebe Students (NUIS) not to relent in their support for the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.
