Cattle rearers who carry guns are thieves —Sultan Jubrin Yaya

Cattle rearers who carry guns are thieves —Sultan Jubrin Yaya

Jubrin Yaya is Sultan, Shua Arabs, Lagos State. He operated as a herdsman for twelve years before now employing herdsmen himself. In this interview, the Maiduguri -born Shua Arab speaks on the danger armed herdsmen pose to society and what can be done to check the menace.
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‘Toys will aid child-centred learning, preserve national heritage’

‘Toys will aid child-centred learning, preserve national heritage’

Mrs Bunmi Williams is the founder/CEO of Ethan and Harriet. The company which was founded in 2015, design and manufacture Nigerian-themed educational toys with the aim of promoting pride and knowledge of Nigeria in a fun way through play which ties in with its slogan ‘Knowledge Through Play’. In this interview, she explains the needs for educational toys in aiding learning and reasoning.

How I escaped death during June 12 crisis — Ooni

How I escaped death during June 12 crisis — Ooni

At a time the spate of violence across Nigeria seems to be threatening national security, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, offers a valuable intervention, in this interview conducted at his palace preparatory to a non-violence programme, Peace Icons and the NMVA, coordinated by veteran broadcaster and cultural activist , Mr. Cally Ikpe. The monarch, who has passion for getting the teeming youths of Nigeria gainfully engaged, examines the country’s rate of violence within the context of the role of the youths and concludes that addressing the challenge is an urgent issue of national interest. He ascended the throne in December, 2015.

Ooni of Ife and violence -free world project

Ooni of Ife and violence -free world project

The advocacy against violence among youths resonated with His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi and he did not hesitate to embrace the project which now operates under the auspices of the House of Oduduwa Foundation.

New fuel price: Our inflation fears — MAN

New fuel price: Our inflation fears — MAN

The increase in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by the Federal Government from N86:50 to N145 per litre is unsettling for many Nigerians, especially local manufacturers who buy petrol daily to power their generating sets for production.

‘50 million Nigerians openly defecate’ 

‘50 million Nigerians openly defecate’ 

If you reside in a village where you consume brown, muddy water drawn from a pond shared with cows and goats, with your surroundings enveloped in repugnant smell from open defecation, you are already a candidate for diseases and death.

CAN orders fresh primaries for TEKAN/ECWA

CAN orders fresh primaries for TEKAN/ECWA

AHEAD of elections to choose the next president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, the apex body on Tuesday cancelled the controversial March 29, 2016 primaries of TEKAN/ECWA bloc which was conducted while the bloc head, Rev. Emmanuel Dzig-gau was under kidnapp-ers’ captivity and ordered a fresh election within two weeks.

Has God ever deceived you ?

Has God ever deceived you ?

Has God ever deceived you? I asked this question in my “Practical Christianity” class and some people were outraged. They initially thought I was being sacrilegious. But I have learnt not to be diplomatic with God. God is our Father. It is a waste of time pulling punches with him. He knows our thoughts in any case without our even having to express them verbally. So let me be so bold as to repeat the question. Has God ever deceived you?

Usain Bolt blasts: I can’t play under Van Gaal

Usain Bolt blasts: I can’t play under Van Gaal

Olympic sprint champion and the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has always dreamed of playing for Manchester United but he would only do so if manager Louis van Gaal departed the club.

Senate President’s wife preaches against gender-based violence

Senate President’s wife preaches against gender-based violence

Wife of Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria and international organisations to work together and reduce gender-based violence particularly those of the Internally Displaced people in different camps in the North. Mrs Saraki is founder and president, Wellbeing Foundation.

Africa U-20: Osimhen fit for Burundi

Africa U-20: Osimhen fit for Burundi

The Nigerian men’s under-20 team head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has revealed that Victor Osimhen has been cleared to take part in the 2017 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations qualifier in Burundi.

Cameron’s corruption offensive and Buhari’s diplomacy

Cameron’s corruption offensive and Buhari’s diplomacy

Though it colonized Nigeria and can boast of decency and superior infrastructure in terms of social development to the extent of vilifying the country before the international community, Britain may have just been humbled by the candour and diplomatic finesse of a black leader over its provocative, uncultured, hard stance on Nigeria.

Race for 2016 The Nigeria Prize for Lit begins

Race for 2016 The Nigeria Prize for Lit begins

For Nigerian writers resident all over the world, April 27 marked the beginning of the race for who becomes the next winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, following the submission of the 173 entries received for the 2016 edition of the prize, to the panel of judges. This marks the beginning of another circle of the four-year rotation of the prize among the four literary genres – prose, poetry, drama and children’s literature. This year focuses on prose fiction.

Corruption: Ademowo calls for restoration of value system

Corruption: Ademowo calls for restoration of value system

Dean Emeritus Church of Nigeria (Anglican Commun-ion), Most Rev. Ephraim Ademowo has called for restoration of the nation’s lost value system, saying the right value system will have positive impact on the ongoing fight against eradication of corruption which has eaten deep into the nation’s system.