I found this article by Kobina Ansah;  a playwright and Chief Scribe of Scribe Communications, an Accra-based writing company enthralling and extremely inspirational. I hope it speaks to you tonight...Enjoy it

We are deeply saddened by the sudden and shocking demise of beloved friends and loved ones especially the little children whose dreams were cut short by the recent tragedy at Ita Faji on the Lagos Island. Indeed, no one can be prepared for the loss of a loved one, but your passing is more painful because it could have been avoided. Nigeria mourns you. Our collective hearts are heavy with sorrow. As you all depart for heaven, we pray that fond memories of you all will comfort your families and that God would heal their pains and give them the strength to bear the grief of your sudden demise. Adieu Compatriots and may God grant you eternal rest.

Have you ever heard of  Adebayo "Bayo" O. Ogunlesi, a Nigerian-born Lawyer and Investment banker, who was born on  December 20, 1953  and is currently the Chairman and Managing Partner at the private equity firm, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)? I'm sure you are wondering; "who the heck is he?"  On this segment of Tales from the past you will learn about a Nigerian who deserves to be celebrated and yes, it is not a take from the past...

Celebrating with all the strong, amazing, glamorous, hardworking, selfless, prayerful, inspirational, Caring women in the world. Remain wonderful and special. Happy International Women's Day from us at NIBlog #balanceforbetter #iwd

“Human rights cannot be secured in a degraded or polluted environment. The fundamental right to life is threatened by soil degradation and deforestation and by exposures to toxic chemicals, hazardous wastes and contaminated drinking water…” Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme at the 57th Session of the Commission on Human Rights in 2001 We need not be told that as human beings we depend on our environment for survival. As such, our environmental condition determines how long we will live to enjoy our basic rights as humans.  Refuse disposal is a major challenge being faced by Nigeria. Ineffective waste management measures, improper waste disposal such as indiscriminate dumping of household and industrial waste and non- recycling of recyclable objects do not only pose an enormous threat to our environment but exposes us to health hazards which shortens the life of citizens of this nation.  These refuse dumps gracing our streets a

                                       "those who are unfamiliar with their history, are bound to repeat it." For those who are not familiar with "Bode Thomas", the prominent Surulere Street in Lagos Nigeria, tales from the past is about the man it was named after. As you read about Chief Bode Thomas, try to learn something from history