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On Opportunities, Closed Doors And Airplanes | By: Naomi Lucas

 

There will come a time in your life when you will be swamped with opportunities. Everywhere you turn, it will seem like there is money to be made, happiness to be found; glory waiting. Be careful, be discerning. Not all opportunities should be taken. Shut some windows deliberately ‘cos the path may lead you in the exact opposite direction from where you ought to be.

 

There will come a time in your life when it seems like the universe itself has conspired with other forces to frustrate you. Everywhere you turn, you’ll see 10 closed doors before you see an open window. Do not despair. In every misfortune is a huge lesson waiting to be learned. It is in hardship that stamina is built. Character forged in the midst of lack cannot be shaken amidst plenty.

 

There will come a time when you honestly believe you can fly; believe you can be a million and one things and excel at them all.  It is true and it is not. Choose your options carefully. Engage only when victory is assured – to a certain degree. Make a personal commitment to excel at the options you have chosen. Do not spread yourself too thin and do not let anyone make you doubt.

 

There will come a time you may decide to dent the universe. Time and chance may collide and present you the perfect opportunity. Take it. While you contemplate however, there will be some who believe your dream is too ambitious. And they will mean well. Do not listen. Some things are never meant to be done at a micro level. Sometimes, the options may be all or nothing. Go ahead and do it. The only way to build an airplane is to build one, not set up an airplane spare parts factory.

 

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Naomi Lucas writes at www.naomilucas.blogspot.com

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D'banj, Femi Kuti, 17 others collaborate on 'ONE' track

19 of Africa’s hottest artistes are working on an exciting music project for one.org‘s the DO AGRIC campaign. The artistes are coming together to rebrand agriculture and tell African youths that their future is literally beneath their feet. They will be using their voices to inspire action and tell political leaders that the time has come to adopt better agricultural policies that will boost productivity, increase incomes, and help lift millions of Africans out of extreme poverty.
The song which has been titled ‘Cocoa ‘na Chocolate’ was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records and directed by Asuquo / Godfather Productions. ONE and some of the artistes will be in Lagos to launch the song across radio networks around the continent. The music video will be launched on 3 April 2014.
Participating artistes include;
((1) A.Y. (Tanzania)
(2) Bufallo Souljah (Zimbabwe)
(3) Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
(4) D’Banj (Nigeria)
(5) Diamond (Tanzania)
(6) Dontom (Nigeria)
(7) Fally Ipupa (DRC)
(8) Femi Kuti (Nigeria)
(9) Judith Sephuma (South Africa)
(10) Juliani (Kenya)
(11) Kunle Ayo (Nigeria)
(12) Vusi Nova (South Africa)
(13) Liz Ogumbo (Kenya)
(14) Nancy G (Swaziland)
(15) Omawumi (Nigeria)
(16) Rachid Taha (Algeria)
(17) Tiken Jah Fakoly (Coted’Ivoire)
(18) Wax Dey (Cameroon)
(19) Victoria Kimani (Kenya)
The song will be available as a free download from ONE.org/doagric<http://www.one.org/doagric> from Monday 31 March 2014. Visitors simply need to sign the DO AGRIC petition first.
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Conversation between Messi and Pepe in the last el-clasico revealed.

To those who watched the last elclasico, can you remember the section where Lionel Messi and Pepe were talking with their hands over their mouths? Been eager to know what went down that moment. Well, we finally have the scoop.
The Real Madrid star told Messi:
“You’re always shit against me.”
The Argentine replied, “What are you talking about? i always score against you it’s thanks to me you appear in every photo after the game”.
The dimunitive striker’s reply was epic sha!lol
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Court declares new number plates illegal

This is the best news since sliced bread. If you’ve been saving up for months to get the new number plates by FRSC, kindly invest the money in any business of your choice, go shopping or something. The Federal High court in Lagos has declared the New FRSC plate number illegal.

Prior to this verdict, a lawsuit was made by a certain lawyer, Emmanuel Ofoegbu, who challenged the powers of FRSC to impound vehicles of motorists who failed to acquire the new number plates. In his ruling today, March 26, 2014, Justice James Tsoho, stated that it was unlawful for the respondent to impose the new number plates on motorists, where there was no existing law permitting same.

“The issue of redesigning new number plates by the respondent is not covered under the provisions of any law in Nigeria. The respondent cannot force Nigerians to acquire new number plates by impounding cars, without the backing of any legislation to that effect. I hold that the act of the respondent amounts to an arbitrary use of power, and is therefore illegal and unconstitutional. Judgment is, therefore, entered in favour of the plaintiff, and all the reliefs sought are hereby granted, I so hold,” he said.

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Wayne Rooney takes a selfie with his two boys

Awww! Super cute boys. The Manchester United star who just joined photo-sharing website, Instagram posted this selfie of his two little boys, 3 year-old Kai and Klay (9month old). He captioned it ‘Chilling with my two boys’. Kai looks more like Rooney.

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Arewa releases new single- Something To You

Banker cum singer, Sola Odekunle, otherwise known as Arewa has released her second single, Something To You. This is coming on the heels of her debut single, *Baba Omo*, an educative song on the roles of parents in the life of a child. Something To You is a feel-good, laid-back song about a love gone sour.
“Baba Omo is a song that basically talks about irresponsible parents. To simplify it, it’s saying that parents should be there to watch their kids grow, no matter the situation and no matter the relationship with the other parent. I wouldn’t call it an abstract song because the meaning is clear but it’s not limited to the ‘Baba’, it could be the ‘Mama’ as well.”
Speaking on the choice of her stage name, Arewa (which means the beautiful one); says Arewa “is not only my name as an artist, it means my style of music. Arewa’s music is about message songs. They are inspirational songs about serious topics which are however presented in a light and usually funny way.” Thus, when her debut album is released, it would be titled ‘Simply Arewa’.
The fair-skinned University of Ilorin graduate also says unlike the music that pervades the airwaves today, some of which are admittedly noise, bar substance or message, her music can be likened to an abstract art, which is borne out of the experiences of people around her.
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Former NAFDAC DG, Dora Akunyili looks severely emaciated in disturbing new photo

This recent picture of Former Director General of NAFDAC, Dora Akunyili has set tongues wagging. I really screamed when I saw it and kept wondering what really happened to her. The once bubbly and chubby woman now looks frail and emaciated after a major sickness. I pray she recoups the lost weight soonest.

“I just need to put on some weight. There is a saying in Igboland: “Let the sickness take the flesh but leave the bones because with time the bones would grow new flesh. I just came out of a major sickness, for which I thank Almighty God for delivering me. I know that God did that for a purpose, this National Conference being part of that purpose. I am well now but only need time to put on more weight” She stated.

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