Jonathan, Sambo’s qualifications too weak to effect change – Fashola
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, said President Goodluck Jonathan’s and his Vice, Namadi Sambo’s high academic qualifications have not reflected in the policies they introduced since they assumed office, saying, “We need someone who could address our challenges.”
I am funky and sexy but not the Maheeda way — Sefiya
Smashing songstress Sefiya Dativa is just beginning to find her feet in the music industry. With her single ‘You are my Fire’ she seems to have an ace up her sleeves to set the wheel of fame rolling for her. Already, people have been talking about her latest effort which some see not only as a big deal but something that says a little about the enigmatic Sefiya who confessed to Potpourri she’s a very private person in spite of her outlandish lifestyle.
Boko Haram: Nigeria is a weak state — Sanusi
THE Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi 11, Sarkin Kano, yesterday, called on Muslims to defend themselves against Boko Haram, describing the nation as a weak state.
Government should consider merger, acquisition among operators — MTN Group CEO
Despite sustained growth of the mobile industry in the Sub-Saharan Africa, the biggest impact of mobile in the region is yet come even as many rural areas are still under-served.
Tinubu pacifies aggrieved 241 Lagos House aspirants
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has pacified aggrieved Lagos State House of Assembly aspirants who failed to secure the ticket of the party during the primaries, assuring them that the party is large enough to take care of their respective interests.
All French were Charlie
A week ago, terror visited France and claimed 17 of its citizens. We watched on TV as France went into lock down and swiftly smoked out the culprits and delivered a decisive action.
The Flawed Righteousness of the Old Testament
Jesus says: “Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’” (Matthew 9:13). If what God desires is mercy, then we need to ask why the mercy of God is not evident in Moses; the servant of God. Indeed, Christians need to ask this simple question: is the righteousness of Moses the righteousness of God?
Chaotic scenes usher in Afcon 2015
Chaotic scenes ushered in the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea as the hosts were forced to a 1-1 draw by Congo.
Before your state governor runs away (1)
Blessed are politicians when out of power. They reveal all the things which those in power labor to hide from us. Since December 2013, I had warned My Fellow Nigerians, about the inevitable collapse of crude oil prices and its consequences. Obviously, nobody listened. In May 2014, out of sheer frustration, associated with talking to the deaf, I wrote a column titled SO YOU WANT TO BE GOVERNOR IN 2015.
Re: ‘Millions in the South may not vote’
I write on behalf of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, to complain about the misinformation contained in the cover page story of Sunday Vanguard for January 4, 2015, titled as stated above.
Eagles too strong for Yemen
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles yesterday proved too strong for Yemen in the international friendly match played at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
