A united forum known as Presidential Aspirants Coming Together (PACT) comprises of 18 younger, but visionary people seeking to contest for the office of the President in Nigeria in 2019 was on Thursday, August 30, 2018 voted Fela Durotoye as the consensus presidential candidate for 2019.

Fela Durotoye, a motivational speaker and business consultant, who is the presidential aspirant of the Alliance for a New Nigeria (NAN), and now the presidential candidate under PACT, will contest the most coveted political office in Nigeria in 2019 amidst hopes and uncertainties that confront the political, economic and social issues o

f the most populous black nation on earth.

The world knows that Nigeria is endowed with human and natural resources to be reckoned with as an economic giant in Africa, but the reverse is the case, and that’s why the search for a capable person with productive mind and selfless vision to lead is both intensive and extensive.

However, the question to keep asking is: will Nigeria get it right just once? And if the answer is yes, is it in 2019?

Health, truly is wealth,

May my strength be in good health,

May I have wellness in body, soul and spirit,

So, as to run my race without any limit,

May I live in health to be relevant and swift,

And be unto my race; a priceless gift

The Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria will be closed starting from the midnight of Wednesday, 23rd to midnight of Sunday, 26th August, 2018.

The partial closure is to allow an Investigative Maintenance Test be carried out on the nation’s longest bridge, before major repairs will be executed in the future.

Lagosians, as well as all concerned persons are to endure the partial inconveniences of the exercise in order to enjoy its long lasting benefits in the future.

Former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Kofi Annan is dead at age 80.

The Ghanaian was reported dead on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in a Switzerland hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Kumasi, Ghana, African country on April 8, 1938. He was the seventh Secretary-General of the world governing body, the United Nations (UN) from January 1997 to December 2006.

In 2001, the Nobel Committee awarded him with Nobel Laureate Prize for PEACE, for having revitalized the United Nations and given priority to human rights.

He was described as being “atribal in a tribal world.”

What would you be remembered for when you are dead?

All about mortals is but time,

When life promises a dime,

Or, events offer a huge pay,

They should, but plant during the day

Toils would weaken their might,

Sleep might also trouble the night,

Time would tell the world their story,

Both of their reproach and glory,

Annals are written by ages,

And seasons align with changes;

They forge princes to rule after their fathers,

Also adorn maids to outlive their mothers

It’s Adamic to wish, ask and grumble,

And time nurtures man to go humble,

Ages mend scars

Ages tend stars.

Atletico Madrid defeated their biggest rivals, Real Madrid, 4 – 2 to secure 2018 UEFA Super Cup in an interesting football match in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital and largest city on, the night of Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

Here are 3 lessons to learn from the soccer event:

1. Diego Costa scored the opener in 49 seconds: That goal was the fastest in the history of UEFA Super Cup Final.

Lesson: There are still rooms for you to make remarkable landmarks in your career, bussiness, education and profession, irrespective of your past and current records.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo was absent: The world best footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo was not on the pitch to play for Real Madrid, because he is currently an Italian Club player, Juventus which he joined this summer in a substantial €100 million deal.

Lesson: Your greatest resource yesterday may not be around to help today, and it’s advisable to always think of better tools against tomorrow.

3. Thibaut Courtois started with defeat: Chelsea’s former goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois returned as Real Madrid goalie (though unused in the match) to see some of his old club’s team mate’s in Atletico Madrid in anguish of defeat. He spent 3 seasons from (2012-2014)n Atletico as Chelsea loanee.

Lesson: When you are taking the seemingly brightest decisions of your life, never think that it will always be rosy, as some hitches and failures at the start would make you look like you’ve taken wrong decisions.

Life is akin to a field of play, play your role as if it’s the best thing you can offer to the world. Let the world miss you when you’re gone.