As if Nigerians need to be told that the country has slipped into recession, it has been felt many times over. The ordinary man on the street would have confirmed that many months ago. It is a fact that to many Nigerians that Nigeria has never been out of recession.

There are false prophecies in the bible. They are intended to dilute the impact of the more radical prophets. Everything points to the scribes and the priests as the architects of these distortions, since they are often pilloried by the radical prophets. Jesus confirms this by accusing them: “You nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.” (Matthew 15:6).

As I was demonstrating and gesticulating on stage, my own trouser suddenly got torn too. The people in the audience were still laughing long after I had left the stage. I didn’t know that I had become the joke. It was when I felt some fresh air on my laps that I knew my trouser had also torn. I really felt embarrassed that day.”

A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the continent of Asia specifically New Delhi, India with my family. Though we had visited Singapore earlier India was an entirely new experience. It was interesting to see the different ways both men and women would greet everywhere we went.

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu showed a glimpse of his old self when Arsenal Legends took on Milan Glorie on Saturday in a charity match. And Arseanl fans took to twitter to mock Arsene Wenger signings for the new season.

An outstanding performance by Tanzania goalkeeper Aishi Manula coupled with a wasteful Super Eagles attack ensured a low scoreline in the formality Africa Nations Cup qualifier between hosts Nigeria and visiting Taifa Stars in Uyo yesterday.

But before we identify those Ironsi promoted when and why, I should point out that Dr. Mbadiwe, Minister of Trade, who was among those pencilled down for assassination by the coup plotters, had a lucky escape. Having killed the Finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, the dissidents went after Mbadiwe. No one knows precisely how Mbadiwe did it, but he eluded his would-be assassins and hid in the State House, residence of Dr. Azikiwe who was away in London for medical treatment.

AHEAD of the Edo State governorship election holding on Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, in this interview, explains why he is in politics despite being a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and his plans for the state if elected into office.

From colonial times till date, it is difficult to rate any Nigerian election as successful. An overview of Nigerian elections would confirm this. What can be called the first national election to form a government of an independent Nigeria was held on December 12, 1959. The outcome was tragic as acid and other corrosive substances were poured into ballot boxes to distort the results of the election.

The London-based Amnesty International has a passion for stirring calm waters, especially in Nigeria. It seems, the organization delights more in propagating contrived negations than rejoicing with humanity’s enviable accomplishments.