On the first day of the first month of the year 1970, when the Nigeria Civil War raged on through the country and men lived in fear, a young couple sneaked their way on foot to the church, to be joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. They called it their first wedding. There were […]
Continued from last edition I think it’s easier for people out there, but for the East it was not easy at all. When I got back to Awka, it took a long time before I could secure a job and I didn’t have what to bridge it with. Life after graduation wasn’t that easy because […]
It is often said that some people are born great, while others work days and nights to achieve their greatness. For those who decide to climb the ladder of success, it is never an easy task. They have to conquer their fears, surmount many obstacles, pay deaf ears to negative voices around and work patiently […]
There is a popular adage in Igbo Land which says that ‘aka aja aja na ebute onu mmanu mmanu’ which simply means that hard work brings with it, many pleasant rewards. Agriculture today is often relegated to the background by youths who believe so much in white collar jobs and the vain promises of the […]
The discovery of one’s potentials is always a sure way to success. Every individual has in him/herself, natural deposits of talents which when harnessed, can skyrocket them to unimaginable heights. Little wonder a philosopher said the richest part of the planet earth is the graveyard, for there lay talents that were never put into use, […]
The discovery of one’s potentials is always a sure way to success. Every individual has in him/herself, natural deposits of talents which when harnessed, can skyrocket them to unimaginable heights. Little wonder a philosopher said the richest part of the planet earth is the graveyard, for there lay talents that were never put into use, […]
In a society where incompetence is highly rewarded and fraudulent lifestyle is celebrated by men who claim to be gentlemen; at a time when hardwork is seemingly relegated to the background and quick wealth is desired by many, a voice speaks out against the ills of the day and urges the people to live right. […]
Nigeria attained her independence from Britain in 1960. But before the attainment of this independence, there were heroes among her citizens that fought for her self-governance. They were people who sacrificed their time, energy and resources to break Nigeria loose from the shackles of her colonial masters. They passed through untold hardships, humiliations and pains, […]
Have you ever wondered what propels inspirational personalities? Inspiring persons have two core beliefs. They believe in themselves and they believe in others. Behind those two beliefs is a lot of hard work. When they speak of their ambitions, it is with great passion, optimism and enthusiasm. When backed into a corner, they always find a […]
By Francis Nwankwo It started with a phone call. I I filed a (free) form and I was handed an all expense paid ticket to participate in a seven (7) day Youth Impact program organized by Rotary International. The program, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is annual event meant to equip youths leaders from around the […]