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Obasanjo returns to school at 77, eyes PhD in Christian Theology Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will today formally enrol as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos. He is returning to the classroom for a higher degree in Christian Theology. Having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009, the Owu-born high chief will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree. Obasanjo told news site, Premium Times that he was going back to school because it was important for him to make some commitments towards achieving his aspirations in life. “I’m going back to school because I need something to aspire to in every endeavour of life”, he explained “I always aspire to something new in my farm. I do that in my international activities. I do it in my writing. I do it in the improvement of my academic work which helps to sharpen my brain and strengthen my faith.” On combin...

Charles Novia compares Omotola and Genevieve's acting skills... While congratulating Omotola for her National Award honour which she received yesterday, movie producer and opinionated writer Charles Novia compared Omotola and Genevieve's acting skills, saying Omotola has more depth in acting than Genevieve. Read below and see if you agree with him. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is known to many. Her acting prowess is arguably in a class by itself and her being nominated as one of the world's 100 most influential persons by TIME magazine a couple of years back must have paved the way for her present national recognition by the Federal Government. Frankly speaking, I personally think she has more depth in acting than her 'rival' Genevieve Nnaji. I have worked with both of them in the past and also studied their acting styles. Omotola has the gift of role immersion. She gives everything into her characters. There is an organic style of interpretation she...

10 Nigerian pilgrims die in Mecca No fewer than ten Nigerians in Saudi Arabia currently performing this year’s hajj rites have been reported dead. Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission in Mecca, Aliyu Tanko made this known on Monday. According to Tanko, over 50,000 Nigerian pilgrims have so far arrived Mecca with virtually all them having performed the Umrah rites. The reason for their death is still unknown at the moment. The coordinator, however, advised pilgrims to always seek medical advice before embarking on pilgrimage, warning them against exposing themselves to the harsh weather in the Holy Land. Tanko said that the commission’s three clinics in Mecca and those set up by the various state pilgrims boards provide effective medical services to Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca.

THE TORTURE The torture! The crimson-bloodied face of gruesome! How I feel like dying, over and over again. If only time were not dispassionate to the yearnings of our solemn heart, how sleep seem so welcome even in unwelcome situations. I feel frustrated, regurgitating up from my heels to my crown. The painless agony I feel when she speaks; so slow….so sporadic…so disgruntled… inaudible. Please, time run! Run like the fiery invisible rushing wind. Maybe, this time I’ll appreciate your care for me. How I wish time was my best friend in this situation.    Perhaps the invisible yet effective force of the BORING lecture has but one merit attached to it. It has heightened my sense of sensitivity. The two ladies (Abby and Desire) politely distracted the older guys seated beside me with their giggling and side comments, more like a conversation within the confines of a lecture. Amara looks so distracted by her BB touch, tapping the screen with her pink “white-like” lo...

Why I’m passionate about the elderly – Toun Giwa, Businesswoman Toun Giwa is a woman of many parts. She’s a politician and business woman who also runs an NGO for the elderly. In this interview, she gives us a glimpse into the world of the el­derly, why she is so passionate about them, her chal­lenges and other issues. Excerpts: Tell us about your NGO? The name of my organization is Third Age Initia­tive For Elderly People’s Rights and Welfare. “Third age” is the age of retirement. Like the name indi­cates, we are here to help the elderly get what is rightful for them and support their welfare as far as we can in the Nigerian environment. Why is the elderly your focus? At a point, I realized that most NGOs were for women, children, AIDS and all that. I looked around and found out that there weren’t many people tak­ing care of the elderly in our society and those who...

Why I’m passionate about the elderly – Toun Giwa, Businesswoman Toun Giwa is a woman of many parts. She’s a politician and business woman who also runs an NGO for the elderly. In this interview, she gives us a glimpse into the world of the el­derly, why she is so passionate about them, her chal­lenges and other issues. Excerpts: Tell us about your NGO? The name of my organization is Third Age Initia­tive For Elderly People’s Rights and Welfare. “Third age” is the age of retirement. Like the name indi­cates, we are here to help the elderly get what is rightful for them and support their welfare as far as we can in the Nigerian environment. Why is the elderly your focus? At a point, I realized that most NGOs were for women, children, AIDS and all that. I looked around and found out that there weren’t many people tak­ing care of the elderly in our society and those who were ...

Ini Edo’s marriage allegedly crashes, husband demands bride price New reports surfacing online allege that actress Ini Edo’s marriage has crashed. Ini Edo, who got married to her American based business man, Phillip in 2008, allegedly walked out of the marriage weeks ago following accusations of domestic violence and cheating. “I am sorry to break your hearts but what must be told must be told. This report is authentic and you can take it to the Bank. “A close friend of the actress squealed that the marriage broke down due to very strong allegations of ‘serial cheating with evidence’ but that the couple who are pretending to still be in talking terms might cite irreconcilable differences. “The source alleged that Phillips Ehiagwina demanded to have back the bride price he paid to marry Ini Edo and his wishes were granted by her people”, Celebrity Blogger Stella Dimokokorkus reported. The actress is currently in Makurdi, Benue State shooting a movie. ...

                                         What is your dream for Nigeria? J oin millions of Nigerians all over the world in sharing your dream for Nigeria this Independence day with the hashtag #IDreamOfaNigeria. You can join the conversation on social media or drop by Lekki Phase 1 gate from 10am on October 1st and fill in your aspirations for Nigeria on a large chalkboard! Yes! An actual chalkboard!  Now when last did you write on a chalkboard? Join the Revolution. Join the Conversation Now! #IDreamOfaNigeria There are so many Independence Day campaigns, but this one takes the cake! This campaign is brought to you by www.kaymu.com.ng

19-year-old boy impregnates mother while testing love charm Residents of Asaba, Delta State are yet to recover from the shock of how a 19-year-old Godwin (not real name) allegedly impregnated his mother while testing his love charm. According to report, the boy, famously known as Ekenem, was said to have gone to a native doctor, who allegedly prepared a love charm for him to use on his mother and one of the matrons in the college where he is a boarding student. It was gathered that the husband of the woman, who has been away for some time outside his Port Harcourt operational base, denied being responsible for the pregnancy during interrogation. But the victim, the suspect’s mother, while speaking to journalists said, “I did not know how it all happened, but all I can say is that a young man who looked like my son suddenly found his way into my room at the wee hours and I was speechless”, adding that the whole exercise had remained inexplicable. ...

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Tony Tetuila bows to pressure, unveils new campaign poster After being browbeaten for the first set of campaign posters which saw him rocking his blond trademark hair, ace music artiste Tony Tetuila has taken correction to unveil a new set. The member of the defunct Remedies group, has now ditched his blonde hair. Although the singer has disclosed that people should not pay attention to his hair but his intention for the people he will be representing at the state Assembly, he has listened to his critics. Tetuila is running for a seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly under APC in 2015.

Gunmen invade ESUT hostel, three students shot Armed bandits invaded a hostel occupied by students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on Friday and shot three students. The affected students are currently undergoing surgery at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu where they were rushed in the early hours of Saturday. The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the armed attack said that preliminary investigations revealed that the gunmen could be “student robbers”, assuring that the police would do everything possible to get to the root of the matter. He could not say if any arrest had been made but he said that the command was already on top of the situation and would give further details after the ongoing investigations. “From what we gathered when the gunmen attacked some students at the ESUT Unique Lodge, which is mainly Boys Hostel, there was a stiff resistanc...

PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC BANKING For millions of Muslims, banks are institutions to be avoided. Islam is a religion which keeps Believers from the teller's window. Their Islamic beliefs prevent them from dealings that involve usury or interest (Riba). Yet Muslims need banking services as much as anyone and for many purposes: to finance new business ventures, to buy a house, to buy a car, to facilitate capital investment, to undertake trading activities, and to offer a safe place for savings. For Muslims are not averse to legitimate profit as Islam encourages people to use money in Islamically legitimate ventures, not just to keep their funds idle. However, in this fast moving world, more than 1400 years after the Prophet (s.a.w.), can Muslims find room for the principles of their religion? The answer comes with the fact that a global network of Islamic banks, investment houses and other financial institutions has started to take shape based on the princi...

THE CONSEQUENCES OF MY ACTION YESTERDAY HAS COST ME TODAY... READ THIS. I never wanted to listen to anybody who came to advice me on the right thing to do. I refused to give a thought that things done today has its consequences tomorrow whether good or bad. My belief has always been in anything you do, ''Que Sera Sera'' that is ''whatever will be will be'' without realising that is not the principle of life, but life's principle is the actions of today results to the consequences of tomorrow. This is what is written in the scripture when it says ''Whatever a man sows today that he will reap tomorrow''. I once read a book and listened also to the tape titled ''BATTLE FOR THE YOUNG'' written by Bro Gbile Akanni. He said something that struck me to realise that tomorrow's success or pain in life is traced down to what you do today. ''He said everything I am today was as a result of the decisi...

What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Shia Muslims.  Michael Heffernan Question: What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Answer: Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith . The differences between these two main sub-groups within Islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Over the centuries, however, these political differences have spawned a number of varying practices and positions which have come to carry a spiritual significance. Origins - A Question of Leadership The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation. Sunni Muslims agree with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions, that the new leader should be elected from among those capabl...