Quote by David Brinkley

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."

-David Brinkley, (July 10, 1920 - June 11, 2003) was an American newscaster for NBC and ABC in a career lasting from 1943 to 1997.

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi dies at age 54

What a sad day for Nigeria! One of Nigeria's most iconic sports personalities, former Super Eagles captain and former coach of the team, Stephen Keshi, has died. According to his family, he died in the early hours of today Wednesday June 8th of Cardiac arrest in Benin, Edo state. He was just 54 years old. He wasn't even ill, he just suddenly died. His family has announced his death.

Buhari ignores Army chief, moves to appease Avengers

President Muhammadu Buhari seems to have been spurred into action by the level of damage done to the economy, by the militant group Niger Delta Avengers.

The president in efforts to bring to an end the continued bombings of oil facilities in the Niger Delta has sent emissaries to the region to meet with stakeholders on how to end the violence.

There are indications that an avenue for dialogue is to be set up which will also involve inputs from the militants.

This is against an earlier assertion of “no negotiation” by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Gabriel Olonisakin.

Quote by Denis Waitley

"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them."

-Denis Waitley, born 1933, is an American motivational speaker, writer and consultant. He has been recognized as the best-selling author of the audio series, The Psychology of Winning and books such as "Seeds of Greatness" and "The Winner's Edge".

Buhari is hale and hearty –Presidency

The Presidency on Saturday debunked rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari may be indisposed health wise, and unable to carry out some duties.

There had been rumours and speculations in some sections that the president was ill, hence his vice, Yemi Osinbajo had been delegated to stand in for him in recent times.

However, his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina told Ripples Nigeria on the phone on Saturday that the president is hale, hearty, and very capable of carrying out his constitutional responsibilities.

At last, FG releases details of recovered loot, without names

The Federal Government on Saturday made good its promise to release details of the loot, monies and assets recovered from former public officials who looted the nation’s treasury, albeit without naming names.

The minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the disclosure in a statement.

Ayo Fayose says he has gone on indefinite strike

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, says he has gone on indefinite strike just as the state civil service are currently embarking on an indefinite strike following unpaid salaries. In a live broadcast in the state today June 4th, Fayose said.

“I want to tell workers that I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with them. I share your pains, but it is rather unfortunate that a man can’t give what he doesn’t have,” he said in a broadcast. 

Quote by Steve Jobs

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something--your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."

-Steve Jobs, ( February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011) was an American information technology entrepreneur and inventor. He was the co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc.