August 2019

Shiites fight back, drag FG to court over proscription

Shiites fight back, drag FG to court over proscription

August 8, 2019 4:07 am

The members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) have taken the Federal Government to court over the proscription of their group, saying the action is a violation of their constitutional rights to worship and freedom of association.The decision came on the heels of a Kaduna High Court ruling, which on Monday granted leave to IMN Leader Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenah, to travel to India for medical treatment.

The duo has been in the custody of the Department of State Services since 2015, following a clash in Zaria, Kaduna State, between the sect and the Nigerian Army.In …

Sowore must be released immediately - Court

The injustice on Sowore by the failed Nigerian state

August 8, 2019 2:15 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

The recent incarceration of Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, an online news web portal, who incidentally, was the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) party in the last election where he lost to the impostor, Jubril Al-Sudani masquerading as President Muhammadu Buhari, by the Nigerian government is absolutely nothing but a brazen act of injustice.

The #RevolutionNow protest which was slated for August 5, and still took place on the stated day though poorly, due to the absence of Sowore, is being criticised by quite a number of the citizenry for the temerity, …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 34

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 34

August 7, 2019 10:46 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

95. EXT. KEN’S RES. DAY

The DUO OF EFFIONG and OBOT standing and talking in a CORNER of the MASSIVE COMPOUND as the LATTER tries going-out.

 OBOT

Effiong! Effiong! Effiong!

 

EFFIONG
Why you de shout my name like that? I be your house boy?

(Why are you shouting my name like that, am I your house boy?)

 

OBOT

Why I no go shout your name? When person go de call you, you go hear and you no go wan answer.

(Why won’t I shout your name like that when you refuse to answer?)

 

EFFIONG

Now wey I …

Police forced me to sign letter countering my rape -Busola

Police forced me to sign letter countering my rape – Busola

August 7, 2019 10:23 am

Wife of singer Timi Dakolo and celebrity photographer Busola has accused the Nigeria police of forcing her to sign a letter countering her rape allegations against the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly Biodun Fatoyinbo.

“One was holding a gun, and I noticed a second one holding a letter,” Dakolo said in an interview with the Guardian UK.

“They told me they were from IG’s [the inspector general of police] office in Abuja and that I needed to sign this letter and acknowledge it.”

Busola said the letter contained allegations of criminal conspiracy, falsehood, mischief and threat to life …

5 important health benefits of drinking beer

5 important health benefits of drinking beer

August 7, 2019 10:01 am

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea.  Beer is brewed from cereal grain, most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used.

You may be surprised to learn that moderate beer consumption has been linked to several nutritional benefits.

Here are five surprising health benefits associated with drinking beer responsibly.

Because beer is made from hops, barley and wheat, it contains trace amounts of nutrients such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. It also contains soluble fiber, …

Social media responsible for divorce rate - Counsellor

Social media responsible for divorce rate – Counsellor

August 7, 2019 9:34 am

A Marriage Counsellor, Mrs Adeyemi Omoseye, has attributed the high rate of divorce in Nigeria to imitating the western culture through the social media.

Omoseye said this in Ilorin on Tuesday while speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

She said couples in Nigeria were used to forming their lives after the western culture.

“In a country like Nigeria, no matter how well we think or repackage it, divorce is still unacceptable and to some people it is shame.

“The rate of divorce in the country is increasing, especially with domestic violence is also on the …

The hatred and fear of the Igbos II

The hatred and fear of the Igbos II

August 7, 2019 1:03 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

They declared NO VICTOR NO VANQUISHED yet they call us their slaves and vowed that nothing will make us smell power again.
After the war comes the 3 RRR’s. RECONCILIATION, REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION.
They were abandoned as soon as they were propounded.

The only useful thing that came out of the reconciliation is the founding of NYSC, which has outlived it’s usefulness as Igbo and Southern Youth Corp members are killed in the North at every slightest opportunity.

The war ravaged East was not reconstructed nor rehabilitated.
There were no government presence at all.
We labored and …

2Baba emerges NSE ambassador

2Baba emerges NSE ambassador

August 7, 2019 12:29 am

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday appointed International Award-Winning artist, Innocent Idibia’ popularly known as `Tuface or 2Baba` as its ‘Good Cause Ambassador’.

Mr Oscar Onyema, NSE Chief Executive Officer said this at the unveiling of Tuface organised by the exchange in Lagos.

“Following the appointment, Tuface would lend his voice to raising awareness and mobilising support for the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives of NSE geared toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Nigeria.

“We are pleased to welcome Tuface Idibia as the first NSE Good Cause Ambassador.

Read Also: 2Baba’s wife, Annie Idibia, …

Court to rule on Sowore’s detention order August 8

Court to rule on Sowore’s detention order August 8

August 7, 2019 12:05 am

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has fixed August 8 to rule on an application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking an order to detain Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation.

The ex-parte motion by the DSS, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/ 915/19, is seeking the order of the court to detain Sowore beyond the 48 hours of his arrest require
Ted by law.

Read Also: Soyinka, others protest as DSS moves Sowore to Abuja

However, after listening to the motion, which was moved by counsel for the DSS, …

Govt to supervise El-Zakzaky’s travel for treatment abroad

Govt to supervise El-Zakzaky’s travel for treatment abroad

August 6, 2019 8:55 am
The Kaduna State High Court yesterday granted the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, permission to travel to an Indian hospital for medical treatment.

The ruling was not without conditions attached. El-Zakzaky and Zeenat must not go to any other hospital other than the one they specifically requested. Also, the travel of the Shiites’ leader and his wife must be under the strict supervision of the state officials.

The leader of the IMN, whose members are also known as Shiites and his wife were absent from court during the ruling by

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#RevolutionNow: Governor Wike condemns protest in Rivers

August 5, 2019 10:00 am

Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike Sunday said the organisers of #RevolutionNow are not allowed to hold any anti-government protest in the state.

“Rivers State does not subscribe to what the RevolutionNow protest represents and Rivers State is not part of the protest,” Wike said in a statement.

“Security agencies in the state should arrest anybody involved in the RevolutionNow protest and also take all necessary steps to prosecute such persons.”

The convener of the protest and publisher of SaharaReporters Omoyele Sowore  was arrested in the early hours of Saturday for alleged inciting a regime change.

Sowore, the presidential candidate of …

Challenges, problems, and hurdles are part of our existence on Earth, and as our faces differ so do the things we pass through. A lot of times, they appear neck-breaking, and we quickly move to the edge of giving up.

Don’t be discouraged even in the midst of chaotic disorder

August 5, 2019 8:50 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

Challenges, problems, and hurdles are part of our existence on Earth, and as our faces differ so do the things we pass through. A lot of times, they appear neck-breaking, and we quickly move to the edge of giving up.

In spite of the circumstances that are bedeviling us, we should realise that our handling of such situations go a long way to determine, the impression that would leave us with subsequently. The same challenge that marred one was the very one that made another extremely successful financially, and otherwise.

Irrespective of every smiling face you see …

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