Vanguard

Azikiwe, 1904-1987

The various constitutional conferences that shaped Nigeria from 1950-1958 were simply icing on the cake. At the convention of the nations in San Francisco in 1945 at the end of World War II leading towards the convention of the United Nations, Winston Churchill, the prime minister of Great Britain tried to steer the discussion towards agreeing that the Atlantic charter did not cover the colonies who were standing upon the argument that the charter guarantees freedom for all peoples.

Ribadu faults court’s order: ‘There is no substance to this case’

FORMER chairman of the EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, reacted yesterday to a court ruling declaring him wanted and said, “there is no substance to this case.”

Now the time is ripe

Another thing about time, to me, is that behind, or below that blank canvass are dynamic laws, giant mirrors not just reflecting, for all to behold, everything we think and say and do, but huge transmitters of the reward and punishment for everything we put into its bowels. There is, therefore, this constant teasing awareness that it is what you put into time that grows you, your family, your nationality group, your race, even mankind. So, by everything you do as an individual or in groups, you invest in what can grow you or retard your growth. How true it is, therefore, that man is the architect of his fortune and misfortune.

The invisible

A VERY long time ago, there used to be a television series called the invisible man. In a science experiment a man had experienced some sort of chemical reaction that made him invisible. With the help of a government agency and his scientist friends and wife, a mask of synthetic resin was made to form a face, neck and hands and any other part of his appearance so he could live as normal a life as possible till a cure was found.

ASUU’s strikes, the day after

AT the national secretariat of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), one can access documents detailing the history of the union’s activities, particularly with regard to its attempts through strike actions to compel unwilling governments to enhance the welfare packages of lecturers and improve the funding for university education.

Firm cited in Nigeria’s banknote printing bribery suspends 2 executives

TWO executives of the Australian banknote-making firm, said to have paid bribe to win printing offer from a Nigerian, have been suspended over a police probe into alleged bribery and kickbacks, officials said.

MEND leaders disagree over Aaron Team’s parley with Yar’Adua

DOGS don’t eat dogs, but, the reverse is precisely what ex-militants are doing with their colleagues of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) who insisted that the Federal Government should discuss with the Aaron team constituted by the militant group for things to move forward in the Niger-Delta.

My sons gave me back my love life – Victor, middle-aged

NEARING 50, Victor had thought his sex life was normal for his age. Married for 22 years to his childhood sweetheart and mother of his four children, sex had been a once-a-week exercise and the wife wasn’t complaining.

Amnesty, deregulation and the fate of Nigeria (2)

The Senate is not satisfied with the budget performance, and neither is the minister himself satisfied with the budget performance because in some places the performance is as low as 15 per cent, in some places 27, and in some places 30 something —Senator Ayogu Eze, chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Media, November 4, 2009.

Senators/Reps face-off claims first victims

THE proposed constitution amendment and electoral reforms are the immediate victims of the current face-off between the Senate and the House of Representatives over supremacy.

Connecting to God’s miracle network!

Every bird is born to fly and every fish is born to swim. The law of floatation notwithstanding, inside the fish is the capacity to swim. A fish can never be drowned because of its weight and the law of floatation. In the same way, every child of God is born for the supernatural (John 3:8). In spite of circumstances, you are born to operate in the supernatural.

End of Holy War : Ofoegbu makes peace with Muoka

THE rift between the founder of the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka and a former member of the church, now founder of Christ Chosen Generation Revival Ministry, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu over the alleged investment of some N370 million in the church, may have been resolved.

The Law and Gospel views on Christian Marriage and Divorce

“You have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shall not kill; and whosever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I (Jesus) say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." (Mathew 5:21-22).

Badejo says no to deregulation

It was a graduation of Men and women who have been called as pastors and evangelists and by the ceremony, they were being sent out to transform lives of men and women through the power of God so that they can be useful and good citizens of the nation.

Senate-House face off : Beyond the distractions

Perhaps, it may appear far-fetched to suggest that the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II had anything to do with the face off between members of Nigeria’s Senate and their House of Representative counterparts.

Angola 2010: Amodu cautious, Oliseh warns as Eagles draw Egypt, Mozambique

AS the 2010 Africa Nations Cup draw conducted in Angola Friday pitched the Super Eagles against defending champions, Egypt, Mozambique and Benin Republic in Group C, Chief Coach Shaibu Amodu and ex captainof the team, Sunday Oliseh have warned on the toughness of the opposition expected at the event.

FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP : Diplomacy, sports and Ogun State

THERE is no consensus yet on which is more effective between raw diplomacy and sports in advancing the cause of a country and polishing its image. But what is not in doubt is the fact that sports has gone beyond mere competition among nations, but has become a veritable tool that can be leveraged on for socio - economic development in all climes.

Qualifying for World Cup was a dream come true- Obi

As Nigerians come to terms with Super Eagles qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi has assured Nigerians of a better outing in South Africa next year.

Oyinlola promises to re-organize Golf calendar

President of the Nigerian Golf Federation, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has pointed at local golf calendar harmonization as one of the immediate objectives of his administration at the Federation.

Outraged!!!

U just dey disappear at will. One time I see you for TV. The next time you dey talk for Radio. But you decided to blackout your favourite Outraged fans. I am outraged with you.