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Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting

Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting

By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]
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Call to sack workers: CBN gov incurs Nigerians’ wrath

Call to sack workers: CBN gov incurs Nigerians’ wrath

The governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is under fire to resign his position for calling for the sack of 50 percent of civil servants within the federal government employ.

The faces of Nigerian gays

The faces of Nigerian gays

James Onuoha (real names withheld) a banker, is a product of both Western influences and the traditional cultures of Nigeria. Academically, he’s a Western, having acquired his first and second degrees in financial management in an American university at his prime. But emotionally, he is swayed by age old superstition and the traditions of his people.

The broken record of same sex marriage

The broken record of same sex marriage

From Europe to America, the anti-gay law now tops agenda in most politician discourse. In Britain, the story is no way different as Prime Minister David Cameron declared before Common Wealth leaders that future aids from his country would be contingent on recognition of gay rights. Already, U.S. President, Barack Obama has signed the bill into law legalising gay.

Gays are prone to contacting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – Dr. Nwokocha

Gays are prone to contacting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – Dr. Nwokocha

Dr. Reginald Nwokocha, a general medicine practitioner and medical director of Hosanna Medical Centre, Ketu dismissed insinuations that gay practice is safe from the contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). He told CHARLES ADINGUPU in this interview that homosexuals are more exposed to STDs than those practising heterogeneous sex.

‘Whose children will a gay’ adopt?

‘Whose children will a gay’ adopt?

Homosexuality is an aberration in both the African tradition and Christian religion. Reverend Father Basil Okoro, a Catholic priest based in Lagos told CHARLES ADINGUPU that marriage is not a contract but a covenant to continue procreation.

OKADA BAN: Mixed blessings  in Delta (2)

OKADA BAN: Mixed blessings in Delta (2)

Footballer, Ikechukwu Anayo, said: “I am a footballer, so the ban is not for somebody like me to exercise; it is not a blessing to me. I have friends who have been displaced because of this ban.

OKADA BAN: Mixed blessings  in Delta

OKADA BAN: Mixed blessings in Delta

SINCE November 1,2012 when he restriction on commercial motorcycles (Okada) transportation took effect in three prime cities of Delta State, namely Asaba, the state capital, Warri and Effurun, the response has been opinionated, depending on who is speaking and his/her perception of the new development.

Political reforms for good  governance, justice and peace (2)

Political reforms for good governance, justice and peace (2)

NEBULOUS yardsticks such as school enrolment, terrain, number of hospital beds and developmental efforts should be jettisoned as they constitute avenues for fraud and corruption. Having received its fair share, every state will then be able to conduct its own affairs the way her people want.

KIDNAP THREAT SAGA GOES AWRY: The entrapment of a High Court judge’s orderly

KIDNAP THREAT SAGA GOES AWRY: The entrapment of a High Court judge’s orderly

A suspected kidnap syndicate in Delta State, allegedly with police officers as members, is presently the subject of top-secret investigations by security agencies, both in the state and Abuja. The syndicate allegedly specialised in intimidating and collecting ransom from High Court judges and other prominent citizens in the state.

Divergent views trail Jonathan’s speech on Boko Haram

Divergent views trail Jonathan’s speech on Boko Haram

For sometime, the Nigerian media was awashed with speculations that the President Goodluck Jonathan was in a secret dialogue with members of the Boko Haram sect, ostensibly to end the unwanton carnage it unleashes on unsuspecting Nigerians.