As Zambia confront Tunisia in today’s Group A match at the CAF U-23 Championship in Senegal, Chipolopolo coach George Lwandamina has been brought in to assist the Under-23’s in their quest to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time since 1988.

We can now all admit that we are at war. The proclamation that slapped a state of emergency on three States—Yobe, Adamawa and Bornu—a while back would seem to suggest as much, especially from the launching of all-out hostilities in certain areas of that region. It did not appear that we were really sure of what was going on these past three to four years during which we had borne the scourge of the Boko Haram. Some of course called it “terrorism” which is, in fact, a measure of warfare.

Two weeks ago, we discussed purposeful living. Today, we shall look at traits of people whose lives are purpose-driven. They are people with vision on a mission. They never rest until they get to their destination. They work hard, physically and, especially, mentally. They work hard on the opportunities that are available to them as a result of their strength.

I am rereading Emefiena Ezeani’s book, In Biafra Africa Died, The Diplomatic Plot and the news ran into me “…Biafra died in 1970 – Ohaneze ndi Igbo.” The two titles struck me and I think I have some comments to make. I am aware that a lot have been said about Biafra; while some people think that it is mischievous for anybody or group of people to resurrect Biafra, some believe that it is the right of citizens to be involved, if they so wish, in self determination. But I must confess, I have not read much of what people have said recently.

Private Practising Surveyors in Ogun State yesterday dragged the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun before the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta over alleged discrepancies and illegality surrounding the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy under its new housing policy known as Home Owner Charter.