On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
Former Barcelona and Brazil football star Dani Alves has reportedly become a preacher at a church in Girona, Spain.
Alves, who recently regained his freedom, was seen addressing a congregation with a message of faith and redemption.
“You have to have faith in God. I am proof of that. I made a pact with God,” he told worshippers during a heartfelt sermon.
The 41-year-old defender, celebrated for his glittering football career, seems to be taking a new spiritual path, choosing to dedicate his voice and platform to preaching hope and transformation.
Once known for his dazzling footwork on the pitch, Alves now appears determined to walk a different kind of path, one rooted in faith and humility.
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