(2 Kings 18:1-8, 13-18, 28-37; 19:1-2, 5-20, 32-37; 20:1-11) In continuation of our series of messages on Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings, we want to consider the example of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was the son of the wicked King Ahaz (see 2 Kings 16; Isaiah 7). Among all the kings of Judah, no reign plunged the Read More…
Day: 5 November 2023
Presidential ‘To Do’ List (1)
Celebrations are in order as we savour the near-miss that almost rendered us impecunious. A near miss, indeed. We must never forget how we got there. And, going forward, how can the Tinubu administration tweak the government’s policies and programmes to favour our largely disillusioned people? P&ID Shakedown Some Nigerian public officials hate their country Read More…
John Shinkaiye: An African great straddles world stage
The bright stars of Nigeria shone again when two famous African-Americans and two illustrious Africans last Saturday received the Medal of Glory Award, MOGA, in Miami, United States. It is a prestigious award by the Foundation for Democracy in Africa. Past recipients include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi, Abdou Read More…
President Tinubu affirms commitment to empowering MSMEs at Lagos International Trade Fair
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing crucial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to help them realize their full potential and ensure their sustained success. This commitment was reiterated during the 2023 Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Read More…
Former Guinean Military Leader Moussa Dadis Camara recaptured after prison escape
Guinea’s former military leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, who managed to escape from the central prison in Conakry, the capital of Guinea on Saturday morning, has been successfully recaptured, as confirmed by Guinean armed forces. Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, the Chief of Staff and General of the Armed Forces of the Guinean Transitional Government verified this development Read More…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, unharmed after aircraft incident in Ibadan
The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured the public about his safety following a recent incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. A source close to the Minister shared that Adelabu remains in good spirits and undeterred by the occurrence. The private aircraft, carrying the Minister and some of his Read More…
U.S. Trade Representative seeks enhanced trade programme for Africa
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed the United States’ intention to develop a “more useful and effective” trade programme with Africa as negotiations are currently underway to revamp a two-decade-old duty-free initiative. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire in September 2025. AGOA grants qualifying countries duty-free access to the U.S. Read More…
Arab Nations demand immediate Gaza ceasefire as US expresses concerns
Israeli Hostages, Humanitarian Crisis, and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Ongoing Conflict Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Arab countries are pushing for an immediate ceasefire, while the United States expresses concerns about the potential for Hamas to regroup. The situation remains complex, with Israeli hostages, a growing humanitarian crisis, and continuous diplomatic efforts in the spotlight. Read More…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voices outrage over controversial goal in Newcastle’s victory
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta didn’t mince words as he expressed his profound disappointment after Anthony Gordon’s controversial goal secured a 1-0 home victory for Newcastle against his side. Arteta gave a scathing assessment of the match officials and the Premier League’s standards, revealing his deep frustration. The contentious goal was allowed after an extensive triple Read More…
Prime Atlantic squash tournament crowns Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez as champions
In a thrilling finale of the second edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament on Saturday, Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez emerged as the victors in the male and female categories, reasserting their dominance as Nigeria’s top-ranked players. Kicking off on October 31 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, the tournament featured players Read More…