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The Path to Power, HarperCollins (1995), 656 pages I just finished reading Margaret Thatcher's memoir, The Path to Power (actually, it's the second volume. The first volume was The Downing Street Years). For long I had esteemed her. Not only was she the first lady to lead a major Western democracy, she did so at … Continue reading Book Note: Margaret Thatcher’s the path to power
Upon resumption at work in October, 2021 The years go by so quickly. Another 12 months gone, and I am left wondering where it went. How was it spent? How was it used? I am grateful for the blessings God has bestowed over the past year, his favours towards my wife and children, and his … Continue reading A Birthday Reflection
I spent my early childhood in the Northern Nigerian city of Kano (sadly, I didn't learn more than a few Hausa words and phrases!). It was an interesting place. Memories of walking in the neighbourhood, with the dry breeze blowing in my face, still pop up in my head. I would play football with my … Continue reading Growing up in Kano
I graduated from the university seeing myself as a failure. I had come out with a poor result, a 3rd class, to be precise. Before then, I was one of the top students in my set all through secondary school. University, however, was a different ball game. I found the course challenging, my GPA was … Continue reading Who are you?
Textouch began with a fascination with stories. Whether it was the tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp, or the story of Ade and his adventures, or the experiences of the young African in a new city, stories caught my attention. They drew me to partake in a world so real and yet so strange. … Continue reading The Textouch Story
On this day, 10 years ago, I started my first job. Graduating from the University of Ilorin in 2006, I had my youth service in Cross River State in 2007. Then I sought for a job throughout 2008 but could not get any. Finally, I came to Lagos. My brother helped submit my CV … Continue reading Thankful for 10 years of work
Over the course of history, God raises people who influence the body of Christ through their ministry and writings. And of them, it can be said that even while dead, they still speak (Hebrews 11:4). Below are a few of such figures who should be taken seriously by the Christian believer today. The list is … Continue reading 8 Christian thinkers you should take seriously
The eminent church historian, Philip Schaff, described him as 'the great church teacher of all times'. Augustine is a towering figure in the long history of the Christian church. Aside from standing as an important link between early Christianity and the Middle Ages, his views and ideas have deeply influenced how the Christian world understands … Continue reading Christians in History: Augustine (354 – 430)
Abraham Kuyper was born on 29th October, 1837 to the family of Reverend and Mrs J. F. Kuyper. He was home-schooled in his early years, after which he studied at Leyden University, the oldest and most prestigious university in the Netherlands. After completing his studies in theology, he was ordained as a minister in the … Continue reading Christians in History: Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)
Irenaeus was born around 130 AD in the city of Smyrna (present day Izmir in Turkey). He was raised as a Christian and was a student of Polycarp, an early Christian leader who had been a disciple of John the apostle. On account of persecution by the Roman emperor, he relocated to Rome and then … Continue reading Christians in History: Irenaeus (130 – 202)
Dayo Adewoye 