THE UMPTEENTH NEW BEGINNING

Staging a comeback of this kind has never been easier. Zest restored, a new era is on the horizon, even if it is for the umpteenth time. This episode captures talking points of the first few days of 2026 and spill overs of December 2025. The Super Eagles of Nigeria valiant display and arguably the best display in three decades could only get them to the Semis as they lost to host Morocco. I pointed out the positives and the leassons learnt albeit intolerable missing out on two consecutive World Cup. The debacle on tax and its resulting grey areas is a big issue that I could not dwell on because of the overwhelming loopholes. Chimamanda Adichie's loss of her child in a circumstance that could have been avoided is still in the news. Nigeria’s preparation for the election season is already underway, permutations are clearly on display. International politics is hinged on Trump's full throated and menacing acts on Venezuela and the effect on the global space and it is worthy of note. On a personal level, questioning my belief system regularly yet careful not to run into the abyss of agnoticism is key while the remaining minutes is pocketed by scanty sport round up.