The Greek philosopher Socrates once declared that the unexamined life is not worth living. By this avowal, one is bound to look back and forth to ascertain the meaning of his existence on earth, the worth and the expectations.

Nigerians desiring to beat challenges of unemployment and become self reliant in a poor economy, can now heave a sigh of relieve as the book, “Entrepreneurial Spirits Through the Seventeen Success Principles of Napoleon Hill”, has been launched. The book written by renowned businessman and philanthropist, Chief Poly Ike Emenike (MON and Odenigbo Nanka), the Managing Director, NEROS Pharmaceuticals Limited, was penultimate week at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, presented to the public.

IT is unthinkable that Africans would at any given time, prefer to spend time in foreign prisons to being subjected to harsh economic realities of the time especially with the high level of insecurity, lack of social amenities, high crime rate, etc.

The crème de la crème of Nigerian entertainment industry, at the weekend thronged Tilt House, Lekki for the Pepsi Trace Urban party, to have fun and be in the mood for Christmas. The event was refreshed by Pepsi.

Nigel Farage’s “New Politics” will one day in the future become a subject of history taught to college students, but before that time he has a lot of groundwork to cover. While he may be “punching” one or two odd supporters of the Tories, majority still believe he cannot be trusted with policies he is pushing. This is a man married to a German wife whom he employs as his secretary yet always screaming murder that EU citizens are taking British jobs. Ironic and classic politics!

The primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State and those of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were marked with surprises as seven sitting National Assembly members lost their bids to return to the National Assembly. The members include the senator representing Edo Central, Senator Odion Ugbesia, who lost to Engr. Clifford Ordia.

Veteran Nollywood actor and Governor Obaino of Anambra’s Senior Special Assistant on Movie/Entertainment industry, Bob Manuel Udokwu may have lost his intent to represent his people of Idemili North Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly in the 2015 elections but he still has good fortunes coming his way. Just days ago the gangling actor bagged the Karifest award for Best of Nollywood Actors, to add to his collection of awards this year.

A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie, yesterday, described the vote against local government autonomy by 23 state assemblies as a bad omen for the nation’s democracy.

Following the commissioning of the ultra modern Clara Oshiomhole General Hospital, Ewohimi, in Esan South East local government area of Edo State, indigenes of the town, led by its paramount ruler, Lord Peter Ojeifo, rose up in appreciation as they hailed the governor for what they termed his unparallelled commitment to the development of the town.

ABAKALIKI — THE winner of the last House of Assembly primary election for Ezza North West state constituency conducted by the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state,Unigwe Arinze, weekend, raised alarm over plot by some executive of the party to substitute his name with that of a serving House of Assembly.

Mr. Smart Asekutu, President, Delta Ijaw Peace Movement (DIPM) and a top brass of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, in this interview, speaks about the 2015 elections, especially the chances of President Goodluck Jonathan and the emergence of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as the gubernatorial candidate of PDP in the state, among other issues.

Comedian, Ayo Makun also known as AY has revealed that his wave-making movie 30 Days In Atlanta cost him a lot financially. The movie which clinched the comedy movie of the year at the Best of Nollywood awards has been getting a lot of rave reviews.

President Vladimir Putin said Saturday no country can “intimidate” or “isolate” Russia, after the West imposed new sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.

Seyi Hunter is one budding actress who continues to reinvent her brand and walk the path less travelled. The sexy Industrial and labour relations graduate recently unveiled her new movie titled Indecent Assault.

Eleko beach in Lagos will play host to Music Africa Beach Splash on the 21st of December 2014 at the Chaka Beach Resorts. In the spirit of the yuletide, Oritsefemi, Jaywon, Sound Sultan, Patoraking, Ketchup, Young Greyc and a host of others will add colour to the event.