AS Albert Einstein considered the imperative of change, he made the popular statement that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That statement, made decades ago by the renowned scientist, still holds true today.

DESPITE initial fears and doubts about the preparedness of Brazil to host the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup ,the soccer world was, on Thursday June 12, treated to a colourful and spectacular opening ceremony at the 65,000 – seater Arena Corinthians Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil , thus signaling the successful kick off of the 2014 World Cup.

AS we approach the 2015 general elections, voters again, have another opportunity to ensure, that their votes count while insisting on supporting only, those who are able to give good or positive account of their stewardship?

EVERY time we witness death, of the type of my bosom friend, David Akiri, of the Delta State University and his immediate younger brother, Ogaga, we begin to question the reason for our existence. Is life really an exercise in futility or it has meaning? If it is a futile exercise, why do we have to go through the whole mad rush; hustling and bustling to seek vanity? If there is meaning to life, an opinion, to which I subscribe to, how do we handle it?

THROUGHOUT history and throughout the world, some names have become synonymous with wickedness and negativity. Some names are only famous for their notoriety. Joseph Mbu, the current Commissioner of Police in Abuja has managed to haul himself into this league.