CATHOLIC Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos Archdiocese, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, belongs to the generation of old biblical prophets who fearlessly and persistently admonished kings and the people of Israel to repent from their profane and sinful behaviours, which were at variance with the commandments of God.

Nigeria’s history will be incomplete without the mention of former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd).

When Dakuku Adolphus Peterside was born in Biriye, Opobo Kingdom on December 31, 1970 to the family of Senibo Adolphus Peterside, little did the family envisage he will grow to become one of the foremost sons of the Opobo/Nkoro and Rivers State at large.

Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in this interview, says his party is not worried about a mega party said to be in the pipeline and allegedly being formed to rival APC, saying his party will win the 2019 presidential election.“He also speaks on many other issues, including his planned meeting with the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
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General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka has called on Nigerians to intensify their prayers for quick solution to the myriad of socio-economic challenges currently confronting the country.

EVER since Alhaji Ismaila Isa Funtua commenced his working career at the Katsina Native Authority many decades ago, he has remained as constant as the northern star in the polity.

Dr. Pascal G. Dozie, Chairman, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, is a seasoned economist, econometrician, consultant and banker. He was a key contributor to the development of the Nigerian economy, both in government and in the private sector.

WHENEVER the name of Chief Chukwuemeka Eleazar Anyaoku, CFR, CON, GCVO, is mentioned, one of the impressions that readily come to mind is that of a distinguished diplomat, who excelled at the highest echelon of diplomacy in the world.

The seventh of my seven children – all girls – finished university last month and is now waiting for National Youth Service call up. She is also the seventh graduate and she had completed fro me a long term programme which started in May 1970, at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, USA, when my first child and daughter was delivered by one Dr Macovitch. Like most selfish young men, especially Africans, a boy was my choice; but a girl was what God had decreed.

LOVE or hate the Ijaw-born former Federal Commissioner for Information and Leader/Coordinator of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, aka Gogoro (OFR, CON), one thing you cannot take away from him is his audacity and patriotism, especially in matters that affect the Niger Delta.

Happy New Year! Let’s give God all the glory. That you are alive is not because you are righteous. It is God in His mercy that has kept you alive.

As the year has finally ended, music pundits have selected these female singers as the best for year 2016 based on their performances. The singers are, Aramide, Simi, Sheyi Shay, Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade. Considering their impacts and achievement in year 2016, they worked to be picked as the best female singers.

President Muhammadu Buhari says government was aware of some “mistakes and wrongdoings”in the handling of the affairs of those displaced by Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East.

“We are taking measures to correct those mistakes and punish the culprits,” Buhari vowed in his address to the nation this morning to mark the new year.

2016 was a terrible year for John the Baptist. His expectations were not met. He walked with God, kept on the side of righteousness and preached the gospel. Nevertheless, he ended up in Herod’s prison. What kind of reward was that for doing what God asked him to do? Therefore, John sent word to Jesus from his prison-cell and asked him: “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Matthew 11:3).

Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai, says his administration regrets and condemns the destruction of lives and property in Southern Kaduna.