INTERNATIONAL gospel musician, Don Moen was among gospel artistes of global repute, who gathered in Lagos at the 2014 edition of the annual music concert of the House on The Rock Church to seek for divine intervention in Nigeria.

Seun Oni known as Saeon by music fans has a thing going for her as a singer. Her hit single ‘Boogle Down’ is a good proof of what she can do. But it seems the beautiful lady has the mischievous streak in her genetic make-up.

It does seem clear to many of us who still have, and are guided by a sense of history that Nigeria derailed from its historical course, and drifts, when it abandoned Zikist ideology as its foundational myth. Much of Nigeria’s history, particularly since the civil war, has been shaped by a cynical disregard and disinterest in nation-building.

“Senate President David Mark is scared”. That was the title of a media report that caught my attention the other day. I could not immediately fathom what could scare the nation’s 3rd most powerful citizen until I read the story. It was only then I realized that despite the immense power of his office characterized by his retinue of aides as well as his background as a former military commander, there is not much difference between Senator Mark and my defenceless self who can shiver merely because the end of the year’s harmattan season when everywhere is cold has set in.

Black Stars coach Avram Grant has said he will consider an international return for Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng who were sent home in disgrace from the World Cup in Brazil. Muntari struck a member of the Ghana management committee after a row over money in Brazil, while Boateng clashed with former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah.

It is a bit difficult to celebrate with others when one is not so joyous, it can be a little trying to be happy for others when one is anything but that. I like to engage people in often painful and truthful arguments, the truth can be very bitter but it is also liberating; misery likes company and happy is not always best of friends with sad.

My niece was getting married. The reception was planned as a grand open-air affair. But at the very onset of the event, thick rain-clouds formed, over-shadowing the location. It was clear that it would not only rain, it would pour.

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants-” Isaacs Newton

In the last series of articles of this column, I tried, albeit briefly, to determine the electability of two major frontrunners in next year’s presidential elections, namely, President Goodluck E. Jonathan and former military head of state, Muhammadu Buhari. From the analysis, I concluded that despite the egregious failings of the incumbent President and the anti-corruption reputation of Buhari, Jonathan who has been chosen by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its presidential candidate will defeat Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 if the latter emerges as APC’s presidential flag bearer. That conclusion flows from two undeniable facts.

Two Nollywood divas, Ejiro Okurame and Shirley Igwe should absolutely have no reason to get at each other. They live in different worlds even though they are in the same trade. Ejiro is doing fine by herself and has the paraphernalia of Igala kingdom as Omi-Akele of Igala kingdom. Shirley on the other hand has a cozy job as the Principal Protocol Officer to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State. So, why should they have an axe to grind?

Dr. Sylvan Ebigwei (MON) is immediate past chairman, Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, president emeritus, Aka Ikenga and board member, Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. He was recently honoured as Member of the Order of the Niger, MON, by the Federal Government. In this interview, he takes a look at the issues affecting the country

Super Falcons player, Asisat Oshoala has expressed confidence in the nation’s women national team ahead of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Oshoala, who scored the AWC final goal that sealed the 7th championship title for the Falcons said that the Edwin Okon-led team is ready to face any team regardless at the moment.

The name Chief (Mrs.) Rita Lori-Ogbebor is synonymous with humanitarian works. The Igba of Warri (Irojowo) and Chairman/CEO, Rita Lori Hotels, in this interview, speaks on his life as an unrepentant protester against the ills of the society.

The Ilaje in Lagos State have lamented “the politics of exclusion” playing out in the state.

MANAGEMENT and staff of Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of Vanguard Newspapers have intensified prayers in anticipation of the visit of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye to the c ompany for this year’s end-of-year praise and thanksgiving service of the Vanguard Media Christian Fellowship.