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‘We must work and fight for democracy’

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ALIYU-UMARFORMER Solicitor General of Kaduna State under the defunct Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) during the Second Republic and the National Legal Adviser of the party, Mallam Aliyu Umar, spoke to Northern Bureau Chief, SAXONE AKHAINE, on the 14 years of...

Civilians worse than military in terms of corruption, says Gaya

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KABIRU-GAYAFormer Kano State Governor and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government Administration, Alhaji Kabir Gaya, an ANPP lawmaker representing Kano South senatorial District, reflects on the 14 years of democracy in Nigeria...

We need to invest more faith in Nigeria, says Akobundu

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AkobunduCol. Austin Akobundu (Rtd) is the National Vice Chairman, Southeast Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Chairman, Governing Council, University College, Ibadan. He spoke to LAWRENCE NJOKU in Enugu on the country’s 14 years of...

Socialisation: Advantages and challenges

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“By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself” – Menander

“When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon.  Every man can see it in his own compound.  We come together...

Rigidity of prepaid meter: A major factor impairing on its effectiveness

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PERHAPS, the PHCN blew the trumpet of victory when it came to the decision of introducing prepaid metre in the nation. She must have felt quite innovative and a sense of achieving for solving a milestone problem the nation has grappled with and...

Do Women Really Have A Right To Preach?

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MakindeGone are times when women were to be seen and not heard. These days, they have affirmed vibrant presence in all fields of endeavour — politics, banking, manufacturing, sports, etc. But in some churches, and especially mosques, they are not...

Sunday School With Pastor Enoch Adeboye

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Pastor-Enoch-Adeboye2Covenants

Memory Verse: “And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly” Genesis 17:2.

Bible Passage: Genesis 9:1-17

Introduction

In Gen. 17:2, our God, El-Shaddai told Abraham, “I will make my...

A Case For The Nigerian Child

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“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6.

THE little girl of eight lay asleep on a pavement by the corner of the road, a tray of oranges by her side. Dressed in worn-out clothes...

Islamic Group Condemns Woolwich Killing

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THE Nasrulahi-l-Fathi Society (UK & Ireland) have joined Muslims all over the world to condemn the barbaric murder of a serving British soldier in Woolwich, South East London.

In a statement signed by the Zonal Secretary, Rauf Mohammed-Noah, the...

God Anoints For Divine Purposes

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A PROPHET or prophetess is a man or woman chosen by God to speak for Him and to tell of events in the divine plan to his or her target audience. Some people were anointed into this office in the Bible times and God is still doing the same today...

War Against Occultism, Witchcraft And False Religion (2)  

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OCCULTISM is a worldwide menace. It is an evil that the believers must quickly stand up to combat. This is necessary and very urgent because of its threat to the spread of the gospel. It is the most formidable threat to the establishment of the...

Speakers At Convention Blame Insecurity On Neglect Of Family Unit

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THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Stanbic IBTC Plc, Mrs. Sola David-Borha, has blamed the insecurity and other social vices bedeviling the country on neglect of the family unit.

Mrs. David-Borha, who described the family as the foundation of any...

Beyond Threats Of The Enemies (3)

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IN the past, I used to worry about a lot of things, the size of the church, attendance, congregation and others. Now, I have come to realise that it has nothing to do with me; my concern has focused to ensuring that our members are doing the right...

Springs Of Wisdom:The Greatest Desire Man Can Have

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Pastor-Kumuyi-1WE are often so preoccupied with our own problems that we do not have time to consider what others are experiencing. It was not so with our Lord Jesus Christ whose teaching on the Mount began when He saw in the crowd that gathered around Him, a...

Synod: Imparting People For Good Leadership

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RT. REV. ISAAC CHIJIOKE NWAOBIA is the Bishop of Isiala Ngwa South, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Ecclesiastical Province of Aba. At the just concluded first session of the second Synod of the church, he spoke with ISAAC TAIWO on the...

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