Emir Sanusi’s demolition Saga
Whatever the motivation for the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, his decision to demolish some tombs of historical value in the Emir’s palace may send the wrong signal to some people, especially at a time the United Nations, UN, and other global bodies are frowning at the imbecility of the terror group, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS - Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or IS - Islamic State) and its destruction of historical sites since 2014 in Iraq, Syria, and Libya.
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
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
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 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.
A turn around is possible
Joy is in the air! I declare in the name of Jesus, your time has come!
Group alleges APC’s plan to snatch PDP states, cites leaked document
AHEAD of the December 5 Bayelsa State governorship election, a group sympathetic to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-South Elders Coalition for Justice, has alleged moves by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take control of all the states in the geo-political zone as well as other parts of the country.
I will not be distracted by hate campaign — Audu
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the November 21 election in Kogi State, Prince Abubaker Audu, has berated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for engaging in hate campaign against him, insisting that such move will not stop him from emerging victorious at the poll.
Bishop says Boko Haram has religious motives
CONTRARY to belief in certain quarters that Islamic fundamentalist group, Boko Haram, has no religious coloration, presiding bishop of Rhema Christian Church and Towers, Bishop Taiwo Akinola said all terrorist groups across the globe have expansionist religious motives, stressing that they are controlled by malevolent spirit that parades itself with the utmost aim to destroy the beautiful world created by God.
FIFA U-17 World Cup: President Buhari speaks with Eaglets
Nigeria’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), fondly called PMB by Nigerians, on Saturday had a live telephone conversation with players and officials of the U-17 National Team, Golden Eaglets, ahead of their Final Match against Mali at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015.
Bayelsa guber: Dickson campaigns in Sylva’s community
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State in continuation of his community based campaign tour, at the weekend, visited the country home of the former state governor and the All Progressives Congress candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, assuring the people of his administration’s resolve to award the multi- billion naira Nembe-Brass Road during the first quarter of 2016, if re-elected for a second term in office.
