Who protects the president? Controversy as DSS leaves Presidential Villa
The rivalry between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army came to a head on Thursday when the aide-de-camp to President Muhammadu Buhari, an army officer, Lt Colonel Lawal Abubakar, through a memo, disengaged the DSS from providing close body protection for the president as they have always done for many years. It was the climax of the distrust of the DSS operatives by the president’s team since he won the election of March 28
Holy living will uplift Nigeria, says RCCG pastor
PASTOR-IN-CHARGE of Lagos Province 18 of the Redeemed Christian Chirch of God, RCCG, Pastor Henry Adeyemo, on Sunday enjoined Nigerians to embrace the life of steadfastness and holiness, which he emphasized, Nigeria requires at the moment for accelerated development.
Return Eagles to Lagos — Oliseh
Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has clamoured for the Super Eagles’ return to the National Stadium, Lagos for their international matches.
Saving dying pregnant women, children in Abuja- -a corps member’s story
The Bible says God uses little things to confound the mighty and also the despised things to amaze the wise.
Stephanie Linus, hubby meet Queen of England
A-list Nollywood actress, director and producer, Stephanie Linus and hubby, Idahosa Linus on Monday had the blissful experience of being the Queen of England’s guests at the Buckingham Palace. The couple attended the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards, a project, Media Executive and CEO of Del-York International Mr. Linus Idahosa has been actively involved with.
Twin suicide bombers kill two in Borno
Twin suicide bombers, yesterday, suspected to be targeting a market in Molai village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State capital, detonated their explosives at the main gate of the Missionary Leprosy and General Hospital, Molai, killing two passersby.
Evangelicals fault US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
Evangelicals have faulted the United States (US) Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriage across the US in a 5-4 vote. The historic ruling, which, on Friday, overturned same-sex marriage bans in 13 states, came as a concern to many Christians, who believe marriage should be reserved for one man and one woman.
Saraki provokes mother of all media wars – 1
Professor of Economics and Noble Laureate, John K. Galbraith, once observed that a man who makes his entrance by breaking down the front door of the house deserves some criticism for excessive violence; but, something also needs to be said about the condition of the door. Saraki’s emergence as Senate President, against the wishes of the leaders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, is a classic case of a weak door meeting an individual determined to gain entrance – even if it means breaking down the door.
How we recovered Ogun from bank robbers- Ntomchukwu, CP
Aside the chaos associated with Lagos State in both crime and social enviroment, Ogun State is, no doubt, a close ally. In fact, Ogun seems to be an off shoot of Lagos as it parades an uneviable array of what makes the State of Excellence, Lagos, tick. That accounts for the exceptional care police authorities in Abuja take in choosing who comes to Ogun.
Why the delay?
Today, we are discussing issues relating to the cause of the delay. . Let me reiterate that while this column is not about medical science, it is not in any way dismissive of medical science. A combination of both is necessary for the breakthrough to be received.
Olympic qualifier: Siasia welcomes Port-Harcourt venue
National Under- 23 team coach, Samson Siasia revealed that the choice of Port Harcourt by the Nigeria Football Federation for the home game of next month’s African U-23 Championship first leg qualifying match against Congo was a welcomed development.
