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

Pic credit: wordpress.com I held back my tears as we kissed for the last time. He held on, I held on. The longing in his eyes called out to my soul. It had being a sizzling week, a week of not being the boring attorney who had no life outside the walls of the courtroom, the frigid Mary who never had time for fun.   It was a week of being Paula Banks; the single, fun loving air hostess who was on vacation for the first time since she got her job. Paula who could walk down the beach of a glorious and romantic Island naked; the limitless Paula who danced all night, sang like a bird, hiked fiercely, loved softly and never got high from rounds of liquor with him; the stranger I met at the bar on my first night at the hotel. His name was Brian. A business man who needed a break from work. A work and life he was not eager to reveal to a Paula. 

Soucre:thea.care I fell in love again but it was the hard way. That kick was different and precise. Our trip to the hospital the previous day was futile as the doctor had sent us back for reasons I could not understand. I rubbed my stomach as I tried to get up from our garden chair. Another kick and suddenly I felt a strange sensation running down my legs followed closely by another sharp pain. I screamed out for my husband. He rushed out and gave me the most disorientated look I had ever seen. He didn't know what to do with, to or for me. All the tutorial on how to assist your wife during labor flew out of his head. It felt like someone was twisting my guts and would not let go. Before I knew it, I was drowning in my own fluid. I screamed again, out of fear and grabbed my husband by the shirt. I can remember yelling at him; " Nnamdi what have you done to me! " A bang on the door distracted me and he slipped away. He came back with Mama Ejiro, our nosey, I

I said yes Nikky. I said yes yes yes to his proposal. We had friends in common and eventually became just friends. Somehow, he became my motivator, confidant, comedian, my fresh juice business sponsor and adviser (since I didn't have a job, he encouraged me to start something and I did). When his office transferred him to another city, he became my telephone pal and although I was forming no feelings because i knew he would never be mine, I still  couldn't help but trip for this remarkable gentleman.

Due to popular demand, here is a candid review of our favorite movie Chief Daddy Director: Niyi Akinmolayan Producers: Temidayo Abudu, Queen Martins See the cast here:  Full Cast The movie is a comedy that centers on Chief Beecroft (played by Taiwo Obileye) fondly called Chief Daddy (who in my opinion died too early in the movie) and the scramble for his wealth by his various dependents.  With the broadcast of the news of his death, we are dramatically exposed to the life of the generous Chief, his amorous past and affluence enjoyed by his immediate family, numerous mistresses and their children; domestic servants and extended family who swamped his mansion in their desperate attempt to secure a piece of his estate to the devastation of his surviving glamorous wife (played by Joke Silva) and rapper wannabe son (played by Falz; supposed heir to his fortune. His hit single in the movie would leave you reeking with laughter).