Written by My Son Was Kidnapped for Rituals – But What He Did Shocked the Kidnappers. Lesson: Teach your children wisdom and prayer early. I remember the day vividly. September 5th, 2022. The rain had just started falling softly over our small town in Ogun State, Nigeria. It was one of those gentle showers that smell like … Continue reading “My Son Was Kidnapped for Rituals – But What He Did Shocked the Kidnappers”
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), says his new book, Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, is not an indictment but a call for national soul-searching. “Scars, the Journey, and Boko Haram Conundrum is not an indictment; it is a national soul-searching presentation. It is an awakening reality to … Continue reading “Why I Wrote A Book On Boko Haram’s Insurgency – Ex-CDS Irabor”
The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam rose above 50, the government said Friday, with more than a dozen people still missing days after the storm triggered widespread flooding. Bualoi slammed into central Vietnam late Sunday with winds of 130 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, and lingered over land for almost 12 hours. … Continue reading “Typhoon Bualoi Death Toll In Vietnam Tops 50”
India and China will resume direct flights between their two countries this month after a five-year suspension, officials said, with bookings opening on Friday. Direct flights between the world’s two most populous countries were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and were not resumed as tensions grew between Beijing and New Delhi over … Continue reading “India, China Resume Direct Flights Friday After Five years”
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to unite in order to defeat insurgency and insecurity. He made the call on Friday at the public presentation of SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a book written by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. General Musa … Continue reading “Nigerians Must Unite To End Insurgency — CDS Musa”
Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Hussaini, says Nigerian filmmakers must begin to make films that meet global criteria if the country is to stand a chance at the Academy Awards. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday, Hussaini stressed that entering an award scheme like the … Continue reading “Nigerian Films Must Meet Global Criteria To Qualify For Oscars — NFVCB ED”
Taylor Swift on Friday dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the driving beats and hooks. The … Continue reading “Taylor Swift Releases 12th Album, ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’”
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok girls remains an indelible scar on his legacy. He spoke on Friday at the public presentation of ‘SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a memoir by former Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Jonathan praised Irabor’s service, noting that … Continue reading “I’ll Die With Scar Of Chibok Girls Tragedy — Jonathan”
The Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Friday released a 23-man list of players to execute the October World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The Malian tactician handed a first call-up to Sevilla of Spain striker Akor Adams, with Captain Willian Troost-Ekong leading the list while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan … Continue reading “Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles List For October World Cup Qualifiers”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. They stated this at the unveiling of the book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ authored by a former Chief of Defence … Continue reading “Sultan, Kukah Urge Nigerians To Unite For Good Governance, Shun Religious Extremism”