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Rotherham United’s coaching staff has praised Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie after he left the club following a short spell, describing him as “one great human being” and saying he would remain in touch with him for life. The emotional reaction came after Odemwingie ended his time at the Championship club just a few months after joining. Odemwingie joined Rotherham United on a short-term deal as he looked to regain fitness and secure regular playing time. However, his stay was brief, lasting only about three months before both parties decided to part ways. The former Super Eagles forward, known for his pace and experience in the Premier League, had been brought in to strengthen the squad during a difficult period. Rotherham caretaker manager Paul Warne spoke warmly about the Nigerian striker, making it clear there was no bad blood over his departure. Warne explained that Odemwingie had communicated honestly about his future and desire for more regular football elsewhere. D...

“About 50 AD he was of the Church who had received baptism in the Holy Spirit and called Jesus Lord but about year 180 AD [it was he] who acknowledged the rule of faith i.e. the creed, the new testament canon and the authority of the bishops” says a writer from the first 500 years. We saw Christianity, the hated, illegal and persecuted movement growing to impact all of the Roman empire – the then world super power and its colonies – and even won the president of the world to the Way. The Way is the biblical term for Christianity, they were called Christians later, they are Disciples i.e. learners or followers of Christ.! R T Glover puts it this way: “The Church captured the world … because they out-lived, out-thought, and out-died everyone else”. In the first centuries the life boat was in the world to save it but in the next 1000 years (dark, middle ages) the water got into the lifeboat [*]. Second 500 years [ Year 501 to 1000 AD] When the Church became the president’s church e...

During the 1920s, a period in Nigerian history associated with the beginning of political agitation for self-rule, Macaulay became a leading figure in the first generation of Nigerian Nationalists. In 1921, Macaulay passionately led protests in Lagos over water rates, land issues, and mishandling of the railway finances. In 1922, he helped a Lagos chief in his legal battle with the colonial government who had forcefully taken some of his land for government purposes. The highest court in England heard the case and returned the land to the chief. This victory inspired Macaulay to establish in 1923 Nigeria’s first political party, the Nigerian National Democratic Party whose members were the first to sit in the Legislative Council. The Nigerian National Democratic Party dominated Nigerian politics throughout the 1920s until the late 1930s. However in 1934, the NNDP lost its dominant position to newly organized student groups such as the Nigerian Youth Movement. In order to avoid the de...

The Entrepreneurs Toolkit on Friday The business world is cut-throat, and only those who are wise and shrewd can make it. What differentiates business people however, is the source of this wisdom and shrewdness. Worldly wisdom puts the individual at the center of it all—Godly wisdom on the other hand puts God and His mission at the forefront. Heaven backs businesses that seek to improve the livelihood of humanity and bring about advancement, progress and common good. Isaiah 48:17 says, “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.” Here the scripture alludes to how God teaches us to profit. John D. Rockefeller Sr was arguably the greatest businessman of all time. At one point in his life his net worth (adjusted for inflation) was estimated to be the largest in world history. He was a very committed Christian and many believe him to be the most benevolent person of all time. He attended church services every Sunday, bible studies during th...

In a historic and unexpected announcement, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first musician ever to receive the prestigious honour. The decision, made by the Swedish Academy in 2016, shocked the literary world and sparked global debate about the definition of literature and the boundaries between poetry and music. Bob Dylan was recognized for his unique contribution to literature through music. The Nobel Committee awarded him the prize: “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” This made Dylan not only the first singer-songwriter to win the literature prize but also one of the few non-traditional writers ever to be honored in this category. Dylan’s songs, written over decades, have long been praised for their poetic depth, social commentary, and emotional power. His work blends folk traditions, protest themes, and storytelling in a way that influenced generations of artists....

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has emphasized that the club cannot depend heavily on young talents like Alex Iwobi if they want to compete for major trophies in England and Europe. At the time, the Nigerian international had been one of the bright spots in Arsenal’s squad, impressing fans with his creativity, energy, and attacking contributions. However, Wenger believed that while young players are important, they are not enough on their own to deliver titles. Wenger explained that football at the highest level requires a balanced squad made up of both youth and experienced players. According to him, young players can produce outstanding performances, but consistency and mental strength often come with age and experience. He noted that players between the ages of 23 and 30 form the core group needed for success, while younger talents like Iwobi should be seen as future stars rather than the foundation of a title-winning team. Wenger highlighted that Arsenal did have exciting young...