I was recently introduced to a young woman. Looking at her toned arms and legs, her nude makeup that belies heavy foundation and might I add, quite expensive makeup, too, her finely cut hair…some barber had done hours of work…
Herbert Wigwe departed in a blaze, mourned like a deity by presidents, monarchs and masses — Magnus Onyibe
The way in which the high and mighty in Nigeria were weeping during the nights of tribute for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who, at the time of his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, is reminiscent of…
Football as a religion in Nigeria — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nothing excites and unifies Nigerians like football, especially when the national team, the Super Eagles, can claim a continental or world title. It was the typical Nigerian night of high hopes on Sunday, February 11 when Super Eagles squared up…
Where is the love? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Pondering on the true expressions of religion in our society Religion is a hot-button topic everywhere in the world, and many people pussyfoot around it, especially in these parts. I must confess that I have refrained from writing about it…
What Really Matters: Navigating life’s shifting priorities towards peace — Tara Aisida
The more days I have lived, the more I ask myself, Tara, what really matters to you, what makes you happy, and what will you do to ensure that you are fulfilled? I don’t have all the answers yet but…
Sweden, Denmark consider banning Koran burnings
Sweden and Denmark are thinking about banning Koran burnings, as the actions endanger their security and have provoked strong protests in Muslim countries. Swedish Prime Minister. Ulf Kristersson ,said he was in close contact with his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen,…
Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran in Stockholm
Pope Francis has condemned the burning of the Koran at a recent incident in Stockholm when two men burned a copy of the Muslim holy book. “I feel angry and disgusted by these actions,” he said. Local media reported on…
Israeli leader halts bill against Christian proselytizing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said he would prevent the passage of a proposal by a powerful ally in his governing coalition to punish Christian proselytizing with jail time. The proposal had raised an uproar with evangelical Christians…
Are you one of us or one of them? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Pondering cultural bigotry and intolerance When you think about yourself in relation to your place in Nigeria, do you consider yourself first as a Nigerian or first as your tribe? Think about it for a few minutes. How do you…
Resist attempt using religion to spread disunity, hatred, Sanwo-Olu urges residents
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged residents to resist any attempt made by unscrupulous elements using religion to spread hatred and disunity. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Jaji, gave the advice on…