ELVIRA’S PEN

COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved!  It seems like a lot of people are going through a lot of things this period. I’m not talking about the regular “I am going through a lot” people usually say. I am talking about real problems and serious issues people have. I mean when you hear their stories, your next prayer will be like “God Abeg that iPhone 14 I am praying for can wait. Please answer this brother first.”  Where ever you go, you will find a competition of “sad stories”. Just be in the midst of 2-3 people, you will hear what they have been through, connecting to what another person has been through, connecting with another random sad story one of them have heard. Actually, people are really going through a lot and there’s no sugar coating it. If it’s not your own personal problems weighing on you, it’s the problem of a close/distant family; maybe the economy or insecurity in the country, political instability or one agbero around your shop that won...

What comes to your mind when you hear “awards night”? Red carpets…flashing lights… cameras clicking from every angle…And that suspense-filled moment  “and the winner is…” Now imagine all of that… with a Nigerian twist. Because in Nigeria, we don’t just celebrate excellence…we turn it into a full experience.  Welcome to a world of Indigenous Nigerian Awards and Celebrations where culture, creativity, and community take center stage. Let’s start where the energy is loudest music. The Headies originally known as the Hip Hop World Awards has become one of the most prestigious music awards on the continent. Since 2006, it has not only celebrated Nigerian talent but helped shape the global rise of Afrobeats. From Afrobeats giants like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy to rising stars just finding their voice, it’s more than an award show, it’s a cultural statement. And if music sets the tone, then film tells the story. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, widely known as the AMVCAs,...

Safety professionals from far and wide came together in Port Harcourt for the annual conference of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria chapter, deliberating on sustainable systems in safety practices in the country.  The conference held from the 23rd to the 25th of April 2026 at the prestigious Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with the theme “Driving Safety Beyond Compliance: To Inspire Commitment and Promote Sustainability”. The conference was aimed at shifting the paradigm of safety practices beyond mere compliance to safety requirements, focusing on safety as a commitment that drives operational excellence. In his welcome address, President of the Nigerian chapter of the ASSP, Engineer Charles Felix Osuji stated that the theme of the program aligns perfectly with the aspirations of ASSP to build a resilient community of safety professionals across the Nigerian industrial space and beyond, who will be the driving force that ensures that saf...

YOU ARE THE KEY - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! I believe it is no longer news that we all were created with a purpose and a path to follow through our lifetime. It is also not new to us that everyone has his/her own unique path of life, hence our different struggles and experiences all through life. You will realize that we meet people with different storylines about their challenges, struggles and life lessons. There may be some overlap but you will see that we all face different issues because our life paths and soul blueprints are different, but our destinations are all the same. Whether we realize it or not, our destination is towards fulfilling our divine purpose on earth. Although most people leave the earth without fulfilling, doesn’t mean life will ever stop trying to push you into aligning with your path. For most of us, this push of life and the universe tends to make our existence so difficult with every new step, because we have proven stubborn against the will of Go...