by Adenike Marinho, a Medical Doctor. I had the privilege of attending some meetings of the Yoruba and Igbo Leaders. I was not a Leader but a Youth who knew how to wash his hands. At one of those meetings in Owerri, I think in 1989 I think, I listened to Uncle Bola Ige and […] Read more

MaTaZ ArIsInG ATTENTION In 1979, five political parties competed in a series of elections in which Alhaji Shehu Shagari of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) was elected president. Obasanjo peacefully transferred power to Shagari, becoming the first head of state in Nigerian history to willingly step down; and there began the real slide from greatness to […] Read more

By Reno Omokri I have just returned from a trip to Turkey, where I was on a pilgrimage to some of the seven churches of Asia, also known as the seven churches of Revelations. I visited Smyrna (now known as Izmir), Pergamum (now known as Bergama), and Ephesus (now known as Efes). Prior to this visit, […] Read more

By Oduche Azih SO?  When will a so-called Plc, whose shareholders remain unknown, steer clear of negotiating The People’s welfare without their mandate.  How complicated is it to expect that going forward, the NNPC Plc will desist from mentioning or delving into the matter of Petroleum Fuels Subsidy, A STRICTLY POLITICAL MATTER that has been analysed […] Read more

By Wole Olaoye Today, we roll out the drums for Matthew whose other name is Hassan, the son of Kukah. The young man from  Anchuna, Zangon Kataf, heard the Call and, forsaking everything, embraced the sacerdotal commitment of Obedience and Chastity. How does a brilliant lad forsake the world when he had everything at his […] Read more

Basil Okoh (Long read alert. Please, know that the information contained here is sensitive. Don’t share this write up carelessly. As much as possible don’t share it anywhere!) A member of our church does business that takes him to Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Niger Republic often. He told me something that is difficult to believe […] Read more

MaTaZ ArIsInG 💢LOKO OWETO BRIDGE VS THE SECOND NIGER BRIDGE .. This is the 2.2km Loko-Oweto Bridge that connects Benue to Nassarawa (Both State in the North Central)… It was done and dusted without any noise and fanfare… it is also not tolled. The Construction of this Bridge started in 2011 and was completed and […] Read more

By Bolanle Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In my primary and secondary school days, it was common to see someone run to the staffroom to gleefully announce to the hearing of teachers: “Two fighting, Sir/Ma!” And teachers would send the reporter back to the errant students to report with automatic alacrity. On occasions where either […] Read more

MaTaZ ArIsInG The President of any country is the number one citizen of that nation, all things being equal. He is first amongst equals, being the one that all other citizens look up to for leadership and direction. The President is the first ambassador of the nation and so the rest of the world views […] Read more

By Lasisi Olagunju “I did not mention it to you. The lady that was among the trio recently freed from the Kaduna train hostage attack is my sister-in-law. She was released after payment of (a huge) ransom…She spent about 80 days with the demons. Look at her picture again; you will see something very dead […] Read more