ELVIRA’S PEN

In Part 1, we explored the football and athletics legends who shaped Nigerian sports history. But Nigeria’s greatness goes far beyond the pitch and the track. Let’s step into the boxing ring. Before social media fame and million-dollar endorsements, there was Dick Tiger, one of Africa’s greatest boxers ever. He became world middleweight champion in the 1960s and earned international respect for his discipline, strength, and fearless fighting style. Years later came Samuel Peter, famously known as “The Nigerian Nightmare.” His power inside the ring made him one of the most feared heavyweight boxers of his era. Nigeria also made a huge mark in basketball. Hakeem Olajuwon, born in Lagos and known as “The Dream,” became one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. His intelligence, footwork, and dominance changed the game forever. He won NBA championships, MVP awards, and inspired African athletes around the world. Today, many NBA stars proudly carry Nigerian heritage, continuing...

NO PERFECTION IN THIS WORLD - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! 💛✨ This is a rarely talked about topic… something I am also guilty of, even though I know better. I am going to be a little edgy today but bear with me. As humans, we will all agree that we are not perfect. Even those who feel they are “close” to perfect are only viewing themselves from their own point of view. I believe their friends and families are waiting for the right opportunity to speak their minds, and tell them about their lapses. However, some of us tend to be so judgmental of others and quick to point out other people’s weaknesses. We are quick to raise our noses at other people’s faults, the things they do that do not sit right with us, and even publicize it to the world for personal validation or to paint ourselves to be saints… that we can never be.  As much as it is good for us to address bad behavior, we should also remember that no one wishes to be wrong, evil, badly behaved or wrongly raised. In th...

When people talk about Nigeria, they talk about music, culture, fashion, and resilience. But there’s another thing Nigeria has given the world… legends. From football stadiums packed with roaring fans, to Olympic tracks, boxing rings, basketball courts, and wrestling arenas… Nigerians have consistently shown the world what greatness looks like. This is not just a story about sports; this is a story about passion, pride, sacrifice, and history. These are the Nigerian sports legends who inspired generations. Let’s start with football because in Nigeria, football is more than a game. It’s emotion, It’s identity and It’s unity. And when we talk about Nigerian football legends, one name instantly stands out, Rashidi Yekini. The man whose celebration at the 1994 FIFA World Cup became unforgettable. After scoring Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup goal against Bulgaria, Yekini held onto the net and screamed with pure joy. That moment wasn’t just football history, it became national history. Then ...

.....lambasts Former President Emeka Rollas for lack of support   Crisis is brewing in the rank of the Actors Guild of Nigeria following the recent election of the Edo State executives. There is a quiet truth in Nigerian politic and in Nollywood: when the stakes are highest, all roads run through Edo. The soil of the old Benin Kingdom has become a crucible where loyalty is tested, where kingmakers rise, and where betrayals cut deepest. Nowhere is this symbiosis more evident than in the unfolding story of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.  This followed the election of Joel Opute as the chairman despite not having the backing of former president Dr Emeka Rollas. Chairman of AGN Rivers State Dr Ken Osunwa, in a statement issued weekend, berated Dr Rollas for not supporting Opute despite working for his election and Edo State always supporting the AGN national executives during elections. He said: "Edo is the delivery centre for every important presidential election of Actors Guild of...

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...