Preaching, Power, and Private Jets in Nigeria by John Campbell

A brief clip in Sahara Reporters brings to mind the wealth and influence of a group of Pentecostal preachers in Nigeria. The outlet states that Apostle Johnson Suleiman, a televangelist and the head of Omega Fire Ministries, recently acquired his first private jet. In addition to congregations all over Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, Omega Fire …

History lesson

It was the first day of the session and a new direct entry student, Mensah, a Ghanaian, joined the class in one of Nigeria's universities. The Lecturer said, "let's begin by reviewing some Nigerian history." The Lecturer asked who said, "I shall return to die in the land of my fathers?" She saw a sea …

PMB appoints those he knows and dumps those he knows. The

Ministerial list: Buhari dumps Dan-Ali, Kachikwu, Audu Ogbe, others Former Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali and former Agric Minister, Audu Ogbe were among other ministers that have been dumped by President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari forwarded his Ministerial nominees to the Senate with these highlights Senator Godswill Akpabio - compensatory Gbemisola Saraki - the enemy of …

10 of the best scenic rail journeys in Europe by Nick Inman

Nothing quite beats the romance of travelling on a steam train or shunting through mountains. These rides showcase Europe’s spectacular landscapes La Rhune, France Length 4.2km Adult fare €19 return A quaintly old-fashioned rack- or cog-railway sets off from a low mountain pass inland from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to ascend the westernmost peak of the Pyrenees. All …

Here is how President Buhari’s Ministers have performed by Jude Egbas

I took the time to assess Buhari’s ministers and here is the verdict. It’s been four years since President Muhammadu Buhari named his cabinet. The cabinet was unveiled with fanfare, six months after Buhari was sworn-in on May 29, 2015. Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won a second term in office on February …