There are quite a lot of sad stories making the rounds in recent times on social media about toxic marriages that have led to untold pain and sadness and even resulted in the death and imprisonment of spouses. Two cases that stood out for me were to do with Shimite, the lady from Delta State Read More…
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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Text: Luke 16:19-31 The parable of the rich man and Lazarus, in Luke 16:19-31, stands alone in the Bible. It is the only passage of Scripture which describes the feelings of the unconverted after death. Since there is no greater exploit that anyone can do than to bring an unsaved soul to faith in God, Read More…
Descent Into Anomie
Where is the owner of the dismembered hand dangling from the mouth of this dancing ape? And where is the body from which he amputated the human foot he is using as a clapper in his celebration orgy?In which unfortunate country did this happen? Where was the law when these beasts were on the prowl? Who Read More…
Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV: A New Era for the Catholic Church
By Lagos Metropolitan News Staff In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to ascend to the papacy. His selection has drawn global attention, not only for its significance but also for the message he conveyed in his inaugural address at Read More…
White smoke emerges, a new pope has been elected
A joyous crowd in St. Peter’s Square cheered and applauded as the first puffs of smoke emerged from a small chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. – Reuters
Lanre Arogundade expresses relief as DSS removes his name from watchlist after 40 Years
Veteran journalist and press freedom advocate, Lanre Arogundade, has expressed deep relief and gratitude following the announcement that his name has been officially removed from the Department of State Security (DSS) watchlist after nearly four decades of surveillance and harassment. The announcement was made by Musikilu Mojeed, President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, Read More…
Media mavericks unite to unlock audience gold in the age of AI
Media leaders across Nigeria are converging in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for an event poised to redefine the relationship between the press and its audience in the digital age. The 3rd Nigerian Media Leaders’ Summit, organised by The Journalism Clinic, brings together some of the nation’s most influential media executives to explore how they can turn Read More…
‘Northern’ Plot Against Tinubu?
Nigerian politicians fascinate me with their sheer inventiveness. Don’t write off any politician who still has breath in him. His dying embers can still trigger a conflagration. It was in that context that I decided to take another look at the recent threats by some politicians of Northern extraction to block President Tinubu from having Read More…
Nigeria’s Democratic Crossroads in 2025
By Nkanu Egbe Nigeria’s political landscape in 2025 is marked by growing tensions and concerns over democratic decline. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to consolidate power, with high-profile defections from opposition parties sparking fears of a drift toward a one-party state. This trend raises alarms about the erosion of checks and balances vital Read More…
Meta Unveils Standalone AI App with Personalized Voice-Driven Interaction
In a bold move set to redefine personal digital assistance, Meta has launched its first standalone AI application. In an announcement on his Facebook platform on Tuesday, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg introduced the app as an innovative tool that builds on the company’s extensive use of AI across its platforms. He excitedly declared, “There’s almost Read More…