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THE POLICE IS YOUR FRIEND

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The saying that "The Police is your friend" is really relative. Let us critically examine the statement and check it in context to ascertain its correctness. You always find them on the road for security reasons - securely collecting taxes from motorists and whatnot. The other day, a few steps away from their 'checkpoint', a conductor and a passenger get into an altercation that rapidly degenerates into a fight causing traffic but 'Our Friends' did not care, they were too busy taxing other motorists to be bothered... But this is not the main story i would like to address,here's the main incident that in my mind challenged the sanity and sanctity of the Nigerian Police force. Wipe out your debt. Add a second paycheck from Strong Future International. Learn more here: www.sfi4.com/14737175/FREE Walking down the road on the Island sometime, having left an event scheduled to end earlier but ended up ending at almost 12am, a friend and I try to get a...

THE VOICE - True Leadership

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There's this Latin phrase that says Vox Populi, Vox Dei which translates to "the voice of the people is the voice of God." But what happens when the people lose their voice,what happens when the people are so repressed they forget that their voices should be heard?

Inaugural Speech of President Trump (full text)

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Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all of our people. Together, we will determine the course of America and the world for years to come. We will face challenges. We will confront hardships. But we will get the job done. Every four years, we gather on these steps to carry out the orderly and peaceful transfer of power, and we are grateful to President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for their gracious aid throughout this transition. They have been magnificent. Today’s ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today we are not merely transferring power from one Administration to another, or from one party to another – but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the American...

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

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Its being awhile i wrote in here, but we plan to be active this year. This particular writeup is going to be a tad lengthy but i crave your indulgence as it also promises to be enlightening.

THE BRIDE - By Shaxee

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Chapter 37 There is always a sneer in Las Vegas. The mountains around it sneer. The desert sneers. And arrogant in the middle of its wide valley, dominating those diligent sprawling suburbs, the downtown city sneers like anything. – Jan Morris Francesca Marcolini’s POV At the age of twenty-one, I had this simple and intimate wedding which was attended by a number of guests from the cream of Italian society. And when my husband suddenly died on our wedding day, I thought from that moment I would never wed again.

How Speaker Dogara helped to quietly push Sharia bill through second reading

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Speaker, House of Reps, Yakubu Dogara. A member of the House of Representatives criticised over a controversial pro-Sharia bill which he sponsored, has said he was advised by the speaker, Yakubu Dogara, to quietly speed the bill through a second reading to avoid controversy. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES Thursday, Abdullahi Salame, representing Gwadabawa/Illela federal constituency, Sokoto State, said Mr. Dogara recognised that the bill could draw public outrage, and urged him not to “make noise” about the bill. “I wrote the bill. I presented it. It was in the gazette. It went through first reading and second reading. So, the Speaker, in his wisdom — you know there are some issues that is not necessary to publicly discuss them or deliberate on them to avoid problems– asked me not to make noise about it,” Mr. Salame told PREMIUM TIMES. Mr. Salame was widely criticised on social media on Wednesday, after it became ...

How To Make Your Skin Soft And Baby-Smooth

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If You Want Soft, Baby Smooth Skin Try This! Everyone can have the perfect skin they desire if only they work to get the results. 'Working' towards achieving great skin requires dedication and paying utmost attention to skincare routine as well as diet - eating right plays an important role in getting a flawless skin. From exfoliating often, properly cleansing the skin to get rid of dirt and grimes as well as dead skin cells, drinking enough water to nourish the skin, staying away from harsh chemicals and more, the skin will be perfect in no time. Simple home remedies with natural ingredients also works wonders for the skin; lemons, oranges, tomatoes and many more are some fruits that can be used to tackle skin issues without chemical reactions. This easy home remedy works if you want soft, baby smooth skin: What you need: Oatmeal Honey Lemon Juice Water Directions: -Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with about 3 teaspoons of honey and ...