The quantum model of universe is an attempt to purge the Big Bang of its creationist implications. Supporters of this model base it on the observations of quantum (subatomic) physics. In quantum physics, it is to be observed that subatomic particles appear and disappear spontaneously in a vacuum. Interpreting this observation as matter can originate at quantum level, this is a property pertaining to matter, some physicists try to explain the o (more…)

In Nigeria’s recent history, June 12 has become a very special and important day. It has become a symbolic day that reminds Nigerians of their history of many shattered dreams, of a fact that the ordinary folk of this country cannot even be allowed to become what they want to become, to choose the leaders that they want to choose for themselves.

June 12 is also the birthday of a remarkable Nigerian, a man whose type graces this world (more…)

When I was young Aladdin was my favourite story.  Just a casual rub-a-dub-dub on a little lamp and three wishes were mine.  Mmmm … the delectable choices one faced.  Would I silence my annoying siblings forever?  Should I turn the class smarty-pants into a moron?  Or maybe I’d transform that spotty little schoolboy sitting next to me into a cement toad. At the time these fantasies seemed like jolly good ideas but the one I always sett (more…)

Philosophy  

The world just got a whole lot smaller. I am still in a state of total disbelief. The horrific crimes of recent suicide bomb blasts were beyond comprehension and human logic. How is it that our goals and aspirations can be so different in spite of coming from the same mould? As a father, I am always trying to encourage my two little angels Abigail Jain (17yrs.) and Kimberly Jain (13 yrs) to work hard, be (more…)

Gangster films have been showing viewers the dark and seedy side of life through cinema. The plots have tough characters hardened by a lives of crime. Violence and murder are the most commonly used tools to gain respect, power, and money. Gangster films depict criminal activity including drug dealing, robbery, extortion, murder for hire, racketeering, prostitution and human trafficking. Name any illicit business and it’s probably been shown in (more…)