Mandela Lives On: See His 15 Top Inspirational Quotes

Nelson Mandela could be dead, yet he lives on through some inspirational speeches he gave while alive. We bring you 15 of the best.

1. “If I had my time over I would do the same again, so would any man who dares call himself a man.” (After being convicted to five years hard labor, November 1962)

 2. "I was made, by the law, a criminal, not because of what I had done, but because of what I stood for, because of what I thought, because of my conscience.” (Statement during trial, 1962)

3. It always seems impossible until it’s done.”(1994)

4. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  “Social equality is the only basis of human happiness.”  (A letter written on August 1, 1970)

5.  “Difficulties break some men but make others.” (From a letter to wife, Winnie Mandela, from Robben Island, February 1975)

6.  “I came to accept that I have no right whatsoever to judge others in terms of my own customs.” (From his unpublished autobiographical manuscript, 1975)

7. "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

8. “We are fighting for a society where people will cease thinking in terms of colour.” (March 8, 1993)

9. “When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.”  (Interview for Mandela, 1994)

 10. "I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended." (From Long Walk to Freedom, 1995)

11.  "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." (From Long Walk to Freedom, 1995)


12. “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.” (After his release from prison)

13.  "If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner."(From Long Walk to Freedom, 1995)

14. “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” (Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, April 25, 1998)

15. The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Just In: Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele Dumps APC for LP

Reports coming in from Ekiti state has it that the Honourable representing Ado-Ekiti/ Irepodun-Ifelodun Federal constituency of Ekiti State Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele have dumped his party the All Progressive
Congress for the Labour Party to pursue his governorship ambition. Full details later...

PHOTO STORY: TINUBU, BUHARI LEAD OTHER APC PROTESTERS AGAINST ELECTORAL FRAUD

The All Progressive Congress protest against the inconclusive Anambra governorship election. 

Breaking News: New PDP Finally Merge With APC

The Kawu Bareje led New PDP finally announced its fusion into the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The Merger was announced after a marathon meeting between the New PDP and leardership of the APC that includes Gen.Buhari, Sen. Bola Tinubu, Chief Bisi Akande etc.

Kano state governors lodge was the venue of the meeting. More details later

Anambra Polls: Ngige, Ubah, Nwoye Unite To Fight INEC, Obiano

Another twist was added to the controversy sorrounding the conduct of the Anambra gubernatorial election debacle as three major candidates in the election have brushed aside party rivalry to jointly condemn the conduct of the election.

They are the governorship candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Tony Nwoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Chris Ngige, and Labour Party, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah. They held a joint press conference in Anambra on Sunday to voice their frustration over what they say is a flawed election.

“Tow the path of honour”, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah told INEC, he further said that an election in which “INEC officials would be watching some party members distributing money in the open should be highly condemned” Dr. Chris Ngige of the APC on his part said “our stand is that this election that started yesterday has been beset by a lot of irregularities and fraudulent practices and therefore we reject the aforesaid election.” Their PDP counterpart, Tony Nwoye said “there was massive rigging, there was massive disenfranchising, there was massive intimidation and harassment of voters, and above it all, my heart bleeds for the country called Nigeria if it is this type of election that is coming in 2015, I wonder whether Professor Jega is still fit and proper to man that post at INEC.”

They unanimously called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to cancel the November 16 election and organize a fresh election that would be free and fair.

Anambra Governorship: APC's Position Letter To INEC Chairman

16th November, 2013
Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Plot 436
Zambezi Crescent Maitama District Abuja

Sir,

COMPLAINT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

Senator Chris Ngige is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra State Governorship Election of 16th November, 2013. We wish to bring to your notice serious breaches of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) in relation to the conduct of the election as reported to us by our accredited agents in areas where the party has overwhelming support.

1. IDEMILI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA:
As at 2 p.m. when most of the voters ought to have cast their votes, election materials were yet to arrive the local council. Idemili North Local Government has the highest number of registered voters in the State at 173, 832.

2. IDEMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Several qualified voters were disenfranchised, as their names were not on the voters’ register. Indeed, the voters’ registers used in the local council were different from the voters’ registers given to the participating political parties. Idemili South Local Government Area, my home local council, has 85, 731 registered voters.

3. AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA:
The names of a lot of eligible voters were expunged or missing from the Voters’ Register. The voters’ registers used in the local councils were different from the voters’ registers given to the participating political parties, for instance, Awka South Local Government Area which is my strong hold and has 118,312 registered voters.

4. IHIALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Massive fraudulent practices at Umuchima Polling Unit 14, Uli Ward I. Aside from Ihiala Local Government Area, the three local councils above comprise 377,875 of the total 1,784,536 registered voters. Instructively, these are areas where I have very high voter support base. We note that these developments are very worrisome, and will seriously impact the outcome of the election.

Even more instructive is that contrary to assurances by the INEC Chairman at the stakeholders’ forum held in Awka during the week, the numerous cases of disenfranchised voters clearly indicate that voters’ register is far from “clean.” 

We recall that these irregularities were recorded massively during the 2010 Governorship Election and to an extent the 2011 National Assembly Elections in the state and for which repeat elections were held in certain areas. We further note that following discovery of a systematic plot to disenfranchise areas where we have strong support base, we called for the removal of the current Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra State for his apparent partisanship and lack of grip on the electoral process. Albeit our call was neglected, the Tribunals upturned several of the elections supervised by that same Commissioner.

We again repeated this call more recently in the run-up to this election. Regrettably, and for inexplicable reasons, this call has not been heeded. It is therefore not surprising that these irregularities have manifested again.

OUR PRAYER

a. We strongly reject the decision by the Commission, as announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, to conduct re-run elections tomorrow (Sunday, 17th November 2013) in 65 Polling Units at Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area as all the electoral wards affected in Idemili North Local Government Area are affected and also in some other Local Government Areas e.g. Okopoko Ward IV in Ogbaru Local Government Area and Wards 8 and 9 of Awka South LGA.

b. The Supervising Polling Officers (SPOs) of nine (9) Wards of Obosi, Abatete, Nkpor I, Nkpor II, Ogidi I, Ogidi II, Uke, Eziowelle and Umuoji that have already affirmed to your National Commissioner (Operations) that no election took place in their wards as we write.

c. We demand that elections be conducted not only in Obosi but also in the entire Idemili North Local Government Area electoral wards, as no election held in all parts of the Local Government Area. We request that this repeat election be held on a date that will be conducive to the voters who are in the main Christians as a Sunday date (tomorrow) is completely unsuitable and will conflict with their religious obligations.

d. We demand that the results for Uli Ward I Poling Unit and Uli Umuchima Polling Unit 14 be cancelled due to obvious gross irregularities and non-compliance with the electoral codes. Further, we strongly request that your Commission does not declare any results relating to the Governorship Election until repeat elections are held in these areas where these irregularities occurred and in consonance with the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and laid down guidelines of INEC’s Electoral Manual, more so as most of our supporters have been disenfranchised in these areas.
We further implore you to improve on the conduct of the repeat elections so that the true wishes of the people of Anambra State are expressed through the ballot box as doing anything to the contrary will further damage the image of your commission. It is imperative to also let you know that most of the abandoned elections were caused by poor logistics deployment and the fraudulent removal of results sheets by your staff, a situation we regard as criminal and shameful and in total contravention of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended)

We urge your urgent attention on this matter.
Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Senator Chris Ngige (OON) Governorship Candidate

Alh. Tijjani M. Tumsah National Secretary

Cc: Resident Electoral Commissioner, Anambra State National Commissioner (Operations)

What Your Urine Color Says About Your Health

1. Colors of the Rainbow

Urine is made up of water and waste materials from your body. There are many reasons your urine can change color, such as food, drugs, poison and general health. Pale yellow is considered the normal color of urine, so anything different may be a health problem or an indication that you ate somehting not so great for you. Check out this gallery and see what your urine color tells you about your health.

2.   Clear
Clear urine is normal when you drink large amounts of water or other diuretics. It probably just means you are well hydrated!

3. Vibrant Yellow

Urine that is a rich yellow color may indicate that you haven't been drinking enough liquids. This deep yellow can also occur after excessive sweating. No need for alarm, just drink more fluids!  4. Dark Yellow

Dark yellow urine that is not vibrant is an indicator of a few things. Most commonly not drinking enough water. It may also indicate jaundice or liver problems.  The whites of the eyes turn yellow, too. 

5. Orange

Carrots and carrot juice (or certain medications) could be to blame for orange urine. However, this color may indicate that there is an excess of Vitamin C in your system. Simply lighten your intake of vitamin C heavy foods. 

6. Brown

Brown urine can be caused by certain foods, like fava beans or even laxatives, but it can also be a sign of a serious condition. Liver disease, melanoma cancer and hepatitis can all cause urine to have a brown tinge. So if your diet has gone unchanged recently, you may want to talk to a doctor about the color of your urine and the cause. 

7. Green

A urinary tract infection (UTI) or certain drugs can cause your urine to look a bit green. If your slightly green urine is also accompanied by discomfort or burning while you urinate, you should see a doctor who can diagnose you with a UTI or other condition.

8. Blue

Urine with a slight blue tint is an indicator of high calcium levels. You can talk to your doctor about your diet or any supplements you are taking to fix this problem. Blue-ish urine can also be caused by certain bacterial infections, however, so let your doctor know as soon as you notice the color change.

9. Red

Red urine can be caused by many things. Large amounts of red food dye or naturally red foods can change the color in the toilet. Red beats are notorious for this very thing. However, red urine can also indicate the presence of blood. Bloody urine can be a sign of bladder infections or serious internal injuries. If you haven't eaten red foods lately and suspect that your urine contains blood, you should see your doctor immediately.

Your urine smell? Then it is alcohol!  The main reason that alcohol makes your pee smell weird is because it dehydrates you. When you are dehydrated, all of the chemicals that your urine usually gets rid of build up and become more concentrated, causing a stronger smell. Some people say that hoppy beer makes the smell even worse.

-HealthTips