THE umbrella body of Christians in the country, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has been very vehement in its opposition to the proposed Islamic banking in Nigeria. They see the move being promoted by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as an attempt to Islamise the country.

If President Goodluck Jonathan is desirous of how not to heat up Nigeria by his own hands, he should listen to the voice of reason. This is so because, according to popular opinion, the burning of Lagos is the same as the burning of the nation.

While most talented global students gather for the 2011 Imagine Cup series in New York, the United States of America, the Chief Executive Officer of the global software giant, Steve Ballmer has challenged over 400 software incubators currently participating in the competition to solve the Millennium Development Goals, (MDGs) including poverty, education, disease, environmental sustainability among others with technology.

Key decisions taken by Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi since he took over on May 29, has started generating loud complaints among people of the state just as his predecessor, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala said his May salary was withheld on the orders of Governor Ajimobi.

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday swore in 17 of the 18 screened ministerial nominees with a promise to communicate their portfolios to them in writing by Monday.

Non interest banking, Islamic banking or participant banking is banking activity that is consistent with the principles of Islamic law (Sharia) and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics . Sharia prohibits the payment or acceptance of specific interest or fees known as Riba or usury for loans of money. Investing in businesses that provide goods or services considered contrary to Islamic principles is also Haraam (forbidden).

THE people of Amaikpa Umunze in Orumba South local government area of Anambra State and authorities of the Federal College of Education located in the area have been trading words over ownership of the 151 hectares of land of the permanent site.

Pa Brendan Clark emerged from the bush where he had taken refuge for six days. He staggered the long distance to the shambles that used to be Efuru community, to the spot where his house used to be. It had taken him years to commence the construction of his own building and his entire gratuity to complete the house. But now, there was no house. On the very spot that his house used to stand was a huge shamble. All around him were chaos, blood and fire.

As the Under-23 team get set to lock horns with Ghana’s Black Meteors in Kumasi tomorrow, former Super Eagles player Edema Fuludu is confident the team will triumph over them but was quick to add that the team need extra effort to succeed.

Gombe United Chairman, Alhaji Auwalu Musa Umar has disclosed that his team will pick an away victory before the end of the season and finish among the top ten teams in the league.

The whole of South Sudan has been in a festive mood since its January referendum in which the people voted massively for independence from the North. But the drums blare out their music more than ever before as the region declares their independence from the North today.

FORMER Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr David Iyoha and the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Senatorial leader in Edo Central, Chief Simeon Omofuma, have dumped the PDP for the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).

The current disagreement between workers and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress over the yet-to-be-resolved minimum wage has led to the suspension of the leaders by their followers.

Dr. Frederick Fasehun is a man of distinction, both in learning and character. The Oduduwa Peoples Congress, which he founded, puts him in line for the succession to the leadership of the Yoruba people, by my reckoning.

For over two weeks now, the two neighbouring communities of Nkputu in Owerri Ezukala and Awuka in Ogbunka in Orumba South local government area of Anambra State have been on each other’ s neck. Before this time, they were known to be living in peace until the recent communal clash that led to the killing of two persons and destruction of property worth millions of naira.