2017-11-03 17:25
Hush now
Divorce your ears from the earpiece
Remove your eyes from their glasses
Cease speaking
Take the vow of silence
Quieten the many thoughts of the mind
Let the soul’s still small… Read More
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2017-07-04 18:28
My ear has been tuned to the soul’s beat
It’s all I can hear when I lay down my head to sleep
Waking me up in the still of the night to listen to symphonies so sublime
Lately, it… Read More
2017-07-03 17:40
Love in Allepo, a city limping and bleeding badly
From day to day in search for balm to heal its wounds
Yet love still grows like a flower with petals painted with the blood of those who are… Read More
2017-06-15 10:44
Gladiators, called into battle before a congregation of spectators
To fight till death on the sands of the enveloping coliseums
Without mercy or fear for the opposition
Ready to unite sword… Read More
2017-06-05 14:11
For the sake of shelter during winter we had to sell half of our supplies
Sacrifices we had made and inconveniences endured to ensure we will witness summer
The maester have foretold that th… Read More
2017-05-30 16:01
It’s time to leave the grief behind
Time to let out the pent-up anger I feel out
It is time to banish fantasies and acknowledge the reality
That you are gone and with you what we had… Read More
2017-05-18 10:47
Down on my kneels
I make my decrees
Turning chaos in the world to peace
Backed by a God who made me like him
Down on my kneels
I fear no defeat
I am possessed with the confidence of a King… Read More
2017-05-18 09:46
Tonight I remember as I walk through the fields of thoughtful thinking
When I was younger and used to fly on the wings of colorful imaginations
In the sky of future dreams and visions I wand… Read More
2017-05-13 15:33
Beware O thou young man as you dance to this unholy vibes
Leaving your life to tunes that will eventually spill your blood on the dance floor
Your ways are impure and unclean, your actions a… Read More
2017-05-08 15:14
In the space between space and death therein are we most alive
In stasis when the body loses control and dominance over its being
The spirit leaves its host and wanders across the lands wher… Read More
2017-05-06 13:04
Have faith in God
I’m pretty sure you have heard that sermon in church before
But do you believe in God to have faith in his word?
Or are you hearing the words and not acting on them?… Read More
2017-05-06 12:53
Sitting on my sofa, looking at my settee
Wishing it could talk and ask me how I’m doing
Seeing how unhappy and lonely I’m feeling
I would wish to know how someone else is feeling… Read More
2017-04-28 15:30
Like a candle blown away by the winds of life
I remember your smile as you closed your eyes
For the last time we held a golden gaze
That will remain with me from this day till my last day… Read More
2017-04-28 15:09
Let the pain float away on the evening wind that calms the heat of the day
Relieving me of the stress and sprains I sustained throughout this hectic day
Washing me of the sweaty mess I gaine… Read More
2016-10-30 20:44
INTRODUCTION: What is the Death of Distance (DOD)?
The Death of Distance (DOD) is the rapid obliterating of distance as a relevant factor in how we conduct our business, personal lives as we… Read More
2016-10-30 20:41
Architecture is the art and science of the theory and practice of design, erection, commissioning, maintenance, management and co-ordination of allied professionals inputs thereto of buildin… Read More
2016-10-20 22:14
A problem is anything of which man may or may not be conscious of, which affects or is likely to affect his well being adversely, and (or) hinders the attainment of his objectives and the sa… Read More
2016-10-20 22:13
“………. Beyond Lagos being a mega city but to build and project the state as a smart city………… a smart governor who, perhaps, also doubles… Read More
2016-10-13 22:58
The three basic needs of man has been identified as food, clothing and shelter in that order. In order that shelter might meet the need of man, some of its multiple functions includes:
Const… Read More
2016-10-13 22:48
A shelter is a structure (house) or a natural feature (habitat) that provides protection against bad weather, danger of insects and pest; which is needed by people to shield themselves from… Read More
2016-09-27 13:51
In contemporary architecture, we can talk of different types of buildings or say that a particular building belongs to a certain group or architectural styles or types. Therefore, we have in… Read More
2016-09-27 13:46
“……We have to conceive architecture as the product of human needs and various environmental stimuli constantly confronting given situations such as temperature, rainfall… Read More
2016-09-27 10:30
The Way out is the solution;
What is the Way out?
To launch an attack;
Not defending alone;
With facts and figures of the Age;
Long battle reoccurrence;
Attack launching to stop;
The battle… Read More
2016-08-14 23:36
“….the foundation’s investment in vaccines for malaria and the other infectious diseases is to ensure their elimination by 2030… the vision is in line with the Sust… Read More
2016-08-14 23:19
In the previous articles on Lagos development, we have looked at the physical, historical, political and economic factors that influence it (Lagos development). But in this one, we will look… Read More
2016-07-26 10:59
Water Resources Management (WRM) is the activity of planning, developing, distributing and managing the optima use of water. The global resolution (Integrated Water Resources Management-IWRM… Read More
2016-07-26 10:53
The effectiveness of any enabling law for any society can only be enhanced by periodic evaluation including the 2011 Lagos tenancy law which was introduced by the Tenancy Bill in 2009 to the… Read More
2016-07-06 21:23
I love His word
I love His word
His word is dependable
I love His word.
I love His name,
I love His name,
His name is wonderful
I love His name
I love His power
I love His power
His power… Read More
2016-07-06 21:19
In the last three articles on Lagos development, we have looked at the physical, historical and political factors that influenced this development. We need to look at the economic factors in… Read More
2016-07-06 21:18
A region is a geographical area where people live together having one, some or all the following: historical, economic, socio-cultural, geographical and political affinities. Therefore, an i… Read More
2016-07-02 00:13
“….. Accepting tradition as the starting point of their creative, independent thinking, they should evolve in steel and concrete, glass and aluminum, a modern school of Nigerian… Read More
2016-07-02 00:04
The official Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted on 25th September, 2015 and it has 93 paragraphs with the main 51 paragraphs outlining the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and it… Read More
2016-06-26 21:18
In order to implement the SDG’s Agenda as outlined in the 17 goals, all available tools especially scientific breakthrough should be deplored including BIOTECHNOLOGY. A critical analys… Read More
2016-06-26 21:03
“Lagos need 450 bus routes with 20,000 buses to service 10 million passenger trips daily. The city needs 6 rail lines, 1 mono rail line, 14 BRT routes, 3 cable car projects and over 20… Read More
2016-06-03 22:04
Slave trade had a strong influence on the Lagos development as it has both domestic and international dimensions. Usually, slavery has been the cheapest source of labor in course of world ec… Read More
2016-06-03 22:04
Slave trade had a strong influence on the Lagos development as it has both domestic and international dimensions. Usually, slavery has been the cheapest source of labor in course of world ec… Read More
2016-06-03 21:34
In the last blog article on Lagos development where we enlightened the physical factors that influenced Lagos development, we did say that the metamorphosis of any geographical location into… Read More
2016-06-03 21:34
In the last blog article on Lagos development where we enlightened the physical factors that influenced Lagos development, we did say that the metamorphosis of any geographical location into… Read More
2016-06-03 21:29
Leadership has become an object and subject of knowledge block because of the role it is playing in different forms of human organization (from the informal to formal and to public ones). Th… Read More
2016-05-26 23:15
Winter is coming
And when it comes, you better be ready
When the unfriendly cold makes your body feel chilly
You better get your jackets and coats on your body.
Winter is coming
The harsh w… Read More
2016-05-26 23:08
That he that is of the contrary
May search, sift and look through me thoroughly
Trying to purchase evidence to condemn me to the gallows
Might be put to shame when he finds nothing that supp… Read More
2016-05-25 11:47
Nigerian Traditional Architecture (NTA) had come to stay with us as both object and subject of the history of architecture. Therefore, its relevance, achievements and problems shall be our a… Read More
2016-05-25 11:27
The metamorphosis of any geographical location into a human habitation will always be influenced by serial factors including physical, historical, political, economic, social, cultural and s… Read More
2016-05-10 21:07
“…….. There are changes everywhere from the CONCEPTION OF URBAN SPACE to the treatment of interior details…….. There are new technologies… Read More
2016-05-10 20:31
Tradition is the act of transmitting or handing down or fact of being handed down, from one to another; from generation to generation, transmission of statements, beliefs, rules, customs or… Read More
2016-05-08 22:20
Raise them up, raise them up Lord
Raise up young men who would call on your name
That will take the battle to the devil on the war field
Defeating him with the double edged sword of the Spir… Read More
2016-05-01 20:51
PERIODICATION OF LAGOS DEVELOPMENT – Please click to view
An Era (period) as an end product of periodication is a historical time-frame having the same specific political, economic and… Read More
2016-04-24 21:42
Vision is a product of a clear foresight achieved by the ability to think or plan the future with great imagination and intelligence which is usually a guide for developmental purpose.
It ca… Read More
2016-04-13 19:40
The world economy has taken yet another turn from fruit gathering, through agrarian or agricultural, industrial, post-industrial or information age, the new economy (with its convergence of… Read More
2016-04-13 19:09
INTRODUCTION:
Walking through down Abiola Gardens towards the Jakande Market at Ketu, Lagos one Sunday afternoon on my way back from church created a chain of thoughts and actions that lead… Read More
2016-04-13 18:58
Research is referred to as the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. It is a systematic investigative proces… Read More
2016-04-12 14:09
In the course of urban development, the uneven distribution of wealth and resources gave birth to the THREE (3) classes (upper, middle and lower) of urban dwellers. Moreover, the uneven gaps… Read More
2016-04-07 21:53
The process of urbanization has two sides of the coin (positive and negative). While industrialization, commercialization, mega-cities and meta-cities development with the magnificent multip… Read More
2016-03-28 16:08
The place of reading in the general development of man and his society cannot be overemphasized.
Holt (1998) remarks that a situation in which a large number of people rarely read, either be… Read More
2016-03-27 20:44
NEW TREND IN URBANISM: The Living Wage Rate (LWR) Should Be The Actual Minimum Wage (AMW) In Order To Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Agenda In 21st Century Urbanism
Mini… Read More
2016-03-26 19:19
So you may be wondering “what is the relevance of this picture to Breakthrough NOW”?
Okay. . .here is the “relevance” – The picture depicts a happy family LIVI… Read More
2016-03-26 12:31
Okay. . .I know you’d say you’ve heard of these “make-money-online” schemes. But I most definitely assure you that you’ve heard nothing of this one.
This… Read More
2016-03-25 21:31
Reading Ayo Olukotun’s article on the lost art of self-education (THE PUNCH, Friday, July 10, 2015) made me realize that what Nigeria’s educational system needs now is a creative… Read More
2016-03-16 10:29
Urban life will be meaningless without meeting the three basics (feeding, shelter, and clothing) of every urban City. The global attempt to meet the housing need gave birth to … Read More
2016-03-15 13:05
Turn my face to the setting of the sun
Let my eyes wander into the land where the sun never dies
As death fangs creep up my spine
I want to feel peace lock my heart in rest.
As I reac… Read More
2016-03-04 19:59
Evolution, what more shall I say?
The endless thoughts of man
And unsearchable depths of actions
Evolving the entire world
Created the evolution.
Perhaps the most deadly actions of ma… Read More
2016-03-02 20:21
Today, I will be taking you through something interesting in architecture. The Yurt!
What is a Yurt?
Yurts are usually sturdy, reliable type of tents that are movable, circular dwelling made… Read More
2016-02-25 20:41
The earth is a Market
While Heaven is the Home
While in the Market
What are you buying?
Do you get that Gold tried in fire?
That you may be Rich
What of the White Raiment?
To cover yo… Read More
2016-02-25 20:27
I need inspiration
Not differentiation or integration
I need it to flow as a tap unrestrained
Releasing words that frees the mind from restrains.
I need inspiration
To give informatio… Read More
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