Monday, 9 January 2017

But really, should the government regulate the church?


A new legal requirement set up by our Government through its Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, forced Pastor Adeboye to retire as the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God over the weekend..

The new rule which guides all registered churches and mosques stipulates that leaders of all religious organizations should have a maximum period of 20 years to lead their organizations. And as they retire, they are not allowed to handover to a family member.

Photos from Dino Melaye's soul-train themed birthday party

Senator Dino Melaye turned a year older on January 1st this year. He had a soul train themed party yesterday which was attended by his colleagues, friends and associates. See more photos after the cut.

Photos: VP Yemi Osinbajo meets with daughter of one of Nigeria's fallen heroes


Vice President, Professor Yemi Oshinbajo, yesterday had a brief chat with Olatayo Lola Emmanuel, daughter of one of Nigeria's Fallen Hero at the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration, Inter-Denominational Church Service held at The National Christian Centre Abuja. More photos after the cut.

Golden Globes 2017: Check out our 5 Best Dressed Men


The 74th Golden Globes awards has come and gone, history was made and new records set.

The fashion was also pretty amazing. Here we show you our 5 best dressed men for the night. From Pharrell Williams’ beanie outfit to Justin Timberlake’s jacquard Windsor satin shawl, the men simply came out looking dapper. More photos after the cut.

'If you do it for yourself, it will never be enough' - Words of wisdom from late Stephen Keshi

Stephen Jnr, son of late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, shared some words of wisdom he learnt from his father while he alive. Posting a throwback photo on Instagram of Keshi celebrating after a major win, Stephen Jnr wrote:
"My mode for 2017. Pops took it to another level when he realized that he had to do it for all of Africa. He told me, "If you do it for yourself it will never be enough". Your words of wisdom will live forever."

'Former first ladies spent £32,000 as jet landing fees' - Aisha Buhari


Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that former First ladies of Nigeria spent £32,000 as jet landing fees whenever they travel out of Nigeria which is a far cry from what is spent whenever she travels out of Nigeria.

Mrs Buhari stated this in a new statement addressing allegations by Sahara Reporters that her office receives monetary and material favors from the Nigeria High Commission in the UK during her visits. Read her statement after the cut...

P Diddy pictured with his beautiful daughters

Singer, P Diddy shared this beautiful photo of himself with his daughters, D'Lila, Jessie and Quicy Combs on Instagram

Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)

Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...