Akinlabi Olatunde John

Martin Luther King Junior was one of the most vital leaders of the civil rights movements, a humanitarian and a philosopher in his own right. He was also one of the most compelling speakers in recent history. Who among us hasn’t heard segments from his speeches and marveled at his eloquence? His many strengths as a man, an orator, and as a leader make him a worthy figure of admiration. His life  offers lessons that can be applied to make your business and personal life more meaningful, and more impactful. These are some of the lessons to learn from Martin Luther king Jr's lessons--------- 1 • FIND   WHERE   YOU   CAN GIVE Martin Luther King was an African American born in a time when African Americans were severely marginalized and abused by most of the population and by the government. During the 1950’s, he became one of the most important leaders of the civil rights movement. His speeches inspired real change, and he was eventually awarded a Nobel Peace...

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, has advised journalists on how to report insecurity issues in the country.   In a statement titled ‘President Buhari Felicitates With Muslims On Eid-el-Maulud, and signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Monday, October 18, Buhari said the term 'rising insecurity' should be replaced with the “reality of declining insecurity.” According to the statement, significant gains are being made in combating Insecurity.’ It read, “The President urges Muslims to strive for “forgiveness and closeness to the noble life and teachings of the Prophet (SAW) whose birthday is being marked on this blessed day. On this auspicious occasion, I wish you all the blessings of today. “The President uses the occasion to give a snapshot of the increased activities the Armed Forces, Police Force, and intelligence agencies have embarked upon to effectively respond to the security challen...

A 25-year-old man, Bisi Omoniyi, was on October 15, arrested by operatives of Ogun state police command for killing a 50 years old man he met at his woman friend's house.   The suspect was arrested following a distress call received by the police in Owode Egbado divisional headquarters, that a young man has matched another man to death in Ajilete town.    Upon the distress call, the DPO Owode Egbado, CSP Olabisi Elebute quickly mobilized the divisional patrol team to the scene where the suspect was promptly arrested, and the victim was rushed to hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Akinyemi Wahab Alani a.k.a Ajiolopon was with his woman friend one Kafayat Sakariyau in her room apartment at Ajilete purposely to pass the night with her when the suspect, who also intended to pass the night with the same Kafayat came knocking but was denied entry. The suspect who came from Ibasa area of okeodan...

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of former South African football player, Lucky Maselesele.    The 41-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United and Black Leopards midfielder was allegedly beaten to death by community members after being accused of stealing electricity cables. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, October 16, said police received a complaint of community members assaulting an unknown man on Wednesday night.  "When the police approached, the group ran away, and the police managed to apprehend two suspects," Masondo said. "It is alleged that the deceased was accused by the community of stealing electrical cables in the area. He was certified dead on the scene by the paramedics." The deceased had since been identified as Maselesele.Masondo said both suspects were charged with murder, and one had since appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court.The matter was...

Mystery, each time it happens, makes history. The rich history of Africa rides so much on some of the historic happenings and events that have occurred. One of such cases is what the Saabo Community, Oyo town in Oyo state witnessed on Monday, 4th of October 2021, at about 6:30 pm when a tree, popularly referred to as ‘Igi Odan’ fell due to a heavy windstorm. The tree was said to have been planted about a hundred years ago by a sango worshipper, Sangoleke Ojelabi. The bizarre sight had turned the scene into a tourist attraction as residents trooped to the place to see the reported wonder. This development has raised an ongoing conversation between divinity, science and mystery. It was, however, learned that Ojelabi did not plant the tree for worshipping any deity but to provide shade for people. The tree, which is close to a popular foodstuffs market served as a relaxation spot for motorcycle riders, shuttle buses operators as well as traders, killed four people and left one...

The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Nkem Okeke, has dumped the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a report by Channels Television, Wednesday. The deputy governor’s defection may be seen as a huge political blow against APGA which is the ruling party in Anambra State, considering the fact that the governorship election in the state is scheduled to take place on November 6. Mr Okeke was received on Wednesday at the Presidential villa, Abuja, by President Muhammadu Buhari, the outlet reported. He was led to the Presidential Villa by the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman and Yobe State Governor, Mala Buni, and the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, according to the Channels Television’s report. Mr Uzodinma is the chairman of the APC campaign council for the Anambra election. A photo of the meeting at the villa showed Mr Buhari, Governor Uzodinma, and Mr Okeke jointly holding a large-size flag of the APC. Before n...

EARLY LIFE Saddam, the son of peasants, was born in a village near the city of Tikrīt in northern Iraq. The area was one of the poorest in the country, and Saddam himself grew up in poverty. His father died before he was born, and he went at an early age to live with an uncle in Baghdad. He joined the Baʿath Party in 1957. In 1959 he participated in an unsuccessful attempt by Baʿathists to assassinate the Iraqi prime minister, ʿAbd al-Karīm Qāsim; Saddam was wounded in the attempt and escaped first to Syria and then to Egypt. He attended Cairo Law School (1962–63) and continued his studies at Baghdad Law College after the Baʿathists took power in Iraq in 1963. The Baʿathists were overthrown that same year, however, and Saddam spent several years in prison in Iraq. He escaped, becoming a leader of the Baʿath Party, and was instrumental in the coup that brought the party back to power in 1968. Saddam effectively held power in Iraq along with the head of state, Pres. Ahmad Has...