Sir Isaac Newton is easily regarded as one of the greatest minds in mathematics/physics. To him is credited the 3 laws of motion; the 1st one, also known as the law of Inertia is attributed to an equally great mind Galileo. Coincidentally Isaac Newton was born the same year Galileo died; a good argument that both men demonstrated the beauty of motion by passing the baton, one to the other in their exemplary existence.

As individuals we live in a social world which makes sense to us, and we rely on our ideas through consensus with those around us. The worldviews we create are existential maps which fulfil their psychological functions by orienting us properly in the world.

Last week, I taught on the fundamentals of supernatural breakthroughs. This week, I will teach on how to prove the validity of divine guidance.

Mr President, just in case your administration proves to be forgetful of recent history, let me remind you of something I wrote last March, on mindless violence, and what followed. Another anniversary is round the corner- just 13 days away as a matter of fact.

Many years ago, when Public Radio was well run, there was a program on the old Imo Broadcasting Service – the IBS – called “Chi boo Anu Ozo.” Literally, it means, another day brings strange stories. The programme had a satirical twist that highlighted the absurdities of daily life and in its own ways mocked the irrational and the immoderate acts of men.

For Nigeria, the on-going worldwide phenomenon-Wikileaks- can be grouped into two parts. The first part belongs to the popular grapevine channel with its usual street-corner rumours and gossips, while part two is made up of amazing revelations by identified persons. There are several reasons why we need not bother about the stories in part one.

This week and weeks to come,altercations and counter-altercations would form the theme of the political discourse in Jos, the Plateau State Capital over the directive of Mr. President that there should be an occupation of soldiers in that troubled but once serene and peaceful conclave in the middle-belt part of the country.

It was described as the first of briefings by the President, and he handled it as to the manner born. Of course, it was not really his very first performance of that kind; though he has never appeared in the ranks of the reticent, yet President Goodluck Jonathan did not appear too eager to formally address the nation extensively or comprehensively on several pressing issues of the moment.

When I was approached to write this article, I did not think I could do it. My first attempt to write anything was at the behest of my sister’s friend, Nonye, to write for a free paper Wakapedia. I wrote on fitness. I was asked to come up with a name for this column and I hooked up with two good friends: Folake and Funke.

Love,” in the words of Shalamar, one of my favourite groups growing up, “is better the second time around”. I’m sure you’ve heard this adage before—just as you are, no doubt, aware that some renewed relationships still end up on the rocks.