Poem: Thorns and Roses
By Kobe Eru Godwin Words gentle, calm like a whisper in the wind But cut so deep Her presence so close, a slice of Utopia But far from reach Immaculate like an Angel, but still, a slash of scarlet in a field of snow Her arms an Oasis, but her heart, bare like the Sahara […]
Poem: Acres of Hope
By Kobe Eru Godwin Tears cascade from the bags of eyelids To rough of chin, black and salty No rain drops to quench the thirst of vengence Sleep, far from the bosom of our comfort To the heavens, fingers tangled, mothers pray, broken words Echoes of fear Fathers, gnash, another headstone Scribbles of eulogy, break […]
How To: Be an Effective Negotiator
By Kobe Eru Godwin Every business on the surface of the earth is into sales. You are either selling a product or a service. Your ability to grow your business has a lot to do with your power of negotiation. However, aside from the business perspective, being able to negotiate is highly paramount to your […]
Importance of Teamwork on the Job
By Kobe Eru Godwin Teamwork, when properly channelled, is an invaluable strategy in any organisation. It is often said that the word TEAM means Together Everybody Achieves More and those words couldn’t be any truer. The idea of teamwork basically refers to the cooperative effort put in by members of a partnership, business or company […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day
By Kobe Eru Godwin A day like this comes with moments of silence to all the fallen soldiers who died in the line of duty serving this glorious nation in pride and honour, to protect and defend. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is marked on the 15th of January annually in Nigeria. The event which […]
5 Tips for Writing a Compelling Business Proposal
Some weeks ago I received a call from a friend of mine, asking me how he should go about writing a business proposal. I giggled a bit before responding, because I felt he ought to be able to draft a proposal by himself at this stage of his business, but then it dawned on me, […]
The Colours of Christmas
Every celebration has a unique purpose and significance; like a birth, a death, a victory or the attainment of freedom. These unique purposes are often represented by certain colours. For instance, in the medieval days, a purple robe signified royalty; a white wedding gown symbolized purity and virginity. Over the years colours have been used […]
Tourism: Why Invest In It?
When you hear the word “tourism”, what’s the first thing that runs through your mind? Travels and tours I guess? But in the real sense tourism goes beyond that, so let me try and shift your perspective a little. What if you see tourism as a tool of change, a means of education, a weapon […]