Modi concedes defeat in key India state election

Modi concedes defeat in key India state election

Narendra Modi conceded defeat Sunday in a key election in Bihar, one of India’s poorest and largest states, in a major blow for the prime minister who fronted a no-holds barred campaign. Modi’s Hindu nationalist party was leading in only 58 seats in the 243-seat state assembly compared to 160 for a coalition of rival […]
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War against corruption will fail unless…, GKS cautions

War against corruption will fail unless…, GKS cautions

THE current war against corruption cannot succeed without a massive spiritual reorientation to purge the people of the negative vices which have eaten deep into the fabric of the people such as the culture of greed, materialism, wasteful consumption and idleness.

New battle for  the soul of Edo

New battle for the soul of Edo

The politics of Edo State, ahead of the 2016 governorship election, charged up, last Wednesday, after the State Executive Council meeting, when the Oshiomhole government ordered the investigation of some projects executed during the tenure of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion. The decision came as a shock to many, particularly after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, under Chief Dan Orbih, had persistently attacked the administration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole for turning its back on the happenings during the administration of Igbinedion.

Hell-bound Christians and Heaven-bound Unbelievers

Hell-bound Christians and Heaven-bound Unbelievers

Why is it that God heals some people and leaves others unhealed? Why is it that at healing crusades, unbelievers often get healed while Christians are not? Why is it that new believers start speaking in tongues while old believers don’t? Why is it that being a Christian does not guarantee that we are the most favoured and successful at whatever we do?

History beckons on Eaglets

History beckons on Eaglets

Nigeria will again enter the history books today as only the second country to retain the U17 World Cup should they beat fellow Africans Mali in the final.

Why tribunal sacked Taraba governor

Why tribunal sacked Taraba governor

It is not the best of times for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ‎as the ‎Taraba State Election Petition Tribunal, yesterday, ‎sacked Governor Darius Ishaku, its candidate in the April 11 gubernatorial poll, from office.‎‎

Julius Agwu : `My brain surgery story’

Julius Agwu : `My brain surgery story’

Some months back, fans of ace comedian, Julius Agwu took to the social media to comment on his weight loss each time they saw him attend an event. Sometime in May, he had a seizure at home and that was the beginning of his battle with a brain ailment. In this interview, he opens up on the success of the brain surgery he had, the fact that God gave him a second chance and what he will be doing differently.

Boko Haram: Finally, the end in sight?

Boko Haram: Finally, the end in sight?

It was a former Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah, who introduced the battle cry acronym, ‘Never Again’, in the Boko Haram terrorism narrative in Nigeria following the reinvigorated approach of the military to the war on terror which enabled the army he commanded to bounce back from its slumber and its Special Forces fought to retake several communities captured by the Islamic group.

Chemical Warfare: Watchdog blocks access to Weapons of Mass Destruction

Chemical Warfare: Watchdog blocks access to Weapons of Mass Destruction

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), otherwise known as chemical weapons, are unconventional ammunition feared world-wide because they can be easily produced by terrorists, but have devastating effects. Saddam Hussein, the late Iraqi dictator, used them against a section of his people, killing hundreds of thousands of Kurds opposed to him and it was one of the reasons the United States led a coalition of the world powers to oust his regime during the ‘Gulf War’. Over time, WMD have been used by terrorists across the world.

Music industry has been kind to me       — Niniola

Music industry has been kind to me — Niniola

Budding singer and MTN Project Fame Season Six Third Runner-Up, Niniola Apata simply known as Niniola, has said that in the little time she had spent pursuing her career, the music industry has been kind to her.

Two sides of Seyi Shay unveiled in debut album art

Two sides of Seyi Shay unveiled in debut album art

Just days after breaking the internet with her photos “The Corruption of Eve”, international recording artist, Seyi Shay has unveiled the official album art for her highly anticipated début album titled “Seyi or Shay”.

Dance with Peter:  Michael Jackson live again as  more contestants face eviction

Dance with Peter: Michael Jackson live again as more contestants face eviction

The excitement continued on the Glo- sponsored reality T.V show, Dance with Peter, on Saturday night as the focus moved from Hip-Hop to Michael Jackson dance steps, making the show even more exciting and competitive.From one contestant to another, it was such a remarkable performance that even MJ himself would have been proud of the dancers.

Herdsmen, Massob and need for caution — 1

Herdsmen, Massob and need for caution — 1

That was one of the conditions good old “Rudy” gave for becoming a real man in one those long poems which we were proud to memorise at Igbobi College in the early 1960s. As much as possible, it has become a vital part of my life. The principle is “in any circumstance, be the last to get hysterical”. At the moment several events are driving Nigerians up the walls.

Adeboye tasks students on righteous living

Adeboye tasks students on righteous living

GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has enjoined Nigerian students to live righteously, aim at diligence and excellence while pursuing their academic goals.

Flood cuts-off East-West Road

Flood cuts-off East-West Road

Flood has submerged bridges and cut off a section of the East-West Road at Ekenkpon community in Cross River Stat,e five years after a similar disaster.