by Rachel Ogbu Aliko Dangote, co-chairman of the Dangote-Agbakoba Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and the Federal Government has donated to raise funds for flood victims. So far, the committee has realised over N11 billion in what was described as the first leg of its fund raising. Dangote and the FG donated the sum of... Read More
by Isi Esene Commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as ‘okada’, have started looking elsewhere to earn a means of livelihood after feeling the effect of the new Lagos traffic law restricting them from plying many highways. Here, they are seen loading their motorcycles in trucks for the long journey back home. “We’ll go back to... Read More
by Isi Esene The first lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe has advised citizens of the country to stay in the country and seek spiritual help saying there are also anointed men of God in the Southern African country. She maintained that she sees no reason why Zimbabweans should go outside the country and spending exorbitant... Read More
by Isi Esene Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has recently been in the news over reports that he got a private jet as gift from church members to celebrate his birthday and his 40th anniversary on the pulpit. Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) spoke to the press about his journey so far... Read More
Does God really have some special people whom He punishes anyone who dares say anything against them? “Aziza, I am concerned about the general tone of conversation among Christians especially the new generation churches. There’s so much fear of ‘man of God’. I even watch on TV as certain pastors teach that pastors and ministers... Read More
by Isi Esene A murder suspect, Surajudeen Alaraba was recently paraded at the Ogun State Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for pushing his wife into a pit latrine after an argument. The news came as a little strange since the couple were described by neighbours as friendly and gentle. The incident reportedly happened in the Agbado... Read More
by Isi Esene Sam Adeyemi, the senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre has denied rumours that he owns a private jet. He said this, yesterday, during the annual Excellence in Leadership (ELC) conference organized by the church. Adeyemi reportedly denied the rumours saying, “I do not own a private yet.” “It is a rumour... Read More
Love, however, found Leri in the form of words. She wrote and wrote until the ink in her pen ran dry. Let me tell you a story of a girl named Leri, a girl who was defined by the circumstances of her life. For the most part of Leri’s teenage years, she was a ticking... Read More
Whether the rest of the world hates America’s guts or not, they have to admit those guys know how to run a democracy! On Wednesday, the Olympics of politics finally drew to an end as Barack Obama, candidate of the Democratic Party for the United States Presidential election retained his place as his country’s 44th... Read More
by Isi Esene Thistle Praxis points way forward for Nigeria’s public health sector We need knowledge to improve Nigerian health care sector – Thistle Praxis The third edition of Thistle Praxis Sustainable Conversation series held on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Radisson Blu Anchorage hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conversation revolved around... Read More
by Akan Ido This photo puts a new meaning to the phrase ‘vantage position’. Guys, don’t you just envy the young boy as he gets all the lift he needs?
by Isi Esene The Kogi State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of two members of a robbery gang who specialize in robbing banks. The two men arrested are part of a six man robbery gang from Imo State who were in Lokoja for a robbery operation. According to the state commissioner of police, Muhammed... Read More
by Isi Esene A robbery gang was was recently apprehended by the police in Calabar, Cross River State. Reports say the robbers specialize in dispossessing unsuspecting victims of their belongings by disguising as commercial taxi operators. The robbers were caught by a patrol team around the Mary Slessor Area of the city when they were... Read More
by Jenna Goudreau This is a relationship business. If I could turn back time, I would have invested even more in building and maintaining strong relationships with mentors, colleagues, and peers. 1. Inspiration My love for putting pen to paper started early. Before I could even read, I begged my mom to teach me. Once... Read More
Granted, there’s nothing that brings out the beast in man than finding out that he had been robbed or his property forcefully taken from him. It makes him feel inadequate and therefore, angry. Not many Nigerians knew about the existence of Aluu community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state in Nigeria. This is... Read More
I have news for Mr. President; the Nigerian people do not find these findings “incomplete or useless”. It confirms all that we have suspected about his administration since the beginning. It confirms the rot and the systemic waste of public resources while the majority of Nigerians can barely make ends meet on $2 a day.... Read More
by Isi Esene Arthur Obiora, 26, who allegedly pushed young female acquaintance from a multi-storey building due to a disagreement over sex was on Friday arraigned in Lagos. Obiora was slammed with a three-count charge of threat to life, attempted rape and attempt to cause bodily harm at a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court. Police prosecutor, ASP A.C... Read More
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