MICA to begin camp Saturday

Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness MICA will from Saturday 24^th December to January 1, 2017 hold its 2016 camp at the NYSC Orientation camp, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos.

Abati still in EFCC custody, unable to meet bail conditions

Five days after he was arrested, a former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, is still in custody because he is unable to satisfy his bail conditions, PREMIUM TIMES understands.
Mr. Abati, a columnist, was arrested on Monday by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on allegations of financial impropriety to the tune of N50 million.

“Shiites are welcome to relocate to Eastern Nigeria.” – IPOB

The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) is offering the Shiites, an Islamic religious sect, the opportunity to relocate the Biafra land when finally, the movement’s dream country comes to fruition.  This hand of friendship was extended to the Shiites by IPOB’s spokespersons Emma Nmezu and Clifford Chukwuemeka Iroanya in a statement the group released during the weekday.

Don’t Upload my Messages on Social Media, Spare Me Insults – Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has pleaded with youths in his church to desist from uploading his messages on the social media, and spare him the torrents of backlash such upload can attract from millions of social media users.
He also begged not to be quoted.

Today’s Football Fixtures (All the matches)

EPL

Sunderland v Arsenal 12:30pm Man Utd v Burnley 3pm Middlesbrough v Bournemouth 3pm Tottenham v Leicester 3pm Watford v Hull City 3pm West Brom v Man City 3pm Crystal Palace v Liverpool 5:30pm

SERIE A

Bologna v Fiorentina 5pm Juventus v Napoli 7:45pm LA LIGA Sporting Gijon v Sevilla 12pm Alaves v Real Madrid 3:15pm Atletico Madrid v Malaga 5:30pm Barcelona v Granada 7:45pm

BUNDESLIGA

Augsburg v Bayern Munich 2:30pm Mainz v FC Ingolstadt 2:30pm SV Darmstadt v RB Leipzig 2:30pm Werder Bremen v SC Freiburg 2:30pm Wolfsburg v BayerLeverkusen 2:30pm B Dortmund v Schalke 5:30pm LIGUE I Toulouse v Lyon 4pm Bastia v Dijon 7pm Guingamp v Angers 7pm Lorient v Montpellier 7pm Nancy v Caen 7pm St Etienne v Monaco 7pm

5 months old baby needs N5million for open heart surgery

Baby Tobiloba Ademuyiwa will be six months old on 30th October. Unlike many babies his age, baby Tobi is having great difficulty breathing because he is suffering from symptomatic congenital heart disease.

Inheritance Palaver -Woman accuses in-laws of shutting her out of late husband’s estate

·          Says they don’t recognise my three girls
·          Police Superintendent leads family front, says “It’s all a lie”

Abandoned babies: a nation’s rising scourge

For various reasons, including the fear of dragging their family names into the mud, unstable financial situation, non-committal partners aka baby fathers;

Father nails own children to cross over witchcraft allegation in Akwa Ibom

The Cross River State Police Command has nabbed a 40-year-old man, John Friday Akpan who allegedly nailed his two children to a cross on
allegations they are witches.

Buhari’s daughter marries 57 year old man, becomes 4th Wife

The second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Fatima, married the former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria,

Ondo: Why we dropped Eyitayo Jegede’s name as PDP candidate – INEC

The Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Olusegun Agbaje, yesterday, gave reasons why the commission dropped the name of the Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party,

Two men caught having sex with 10-year-old boy in Kano

Two men were today arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Kano for allegedly having anal intercourse with a 10-year-old boy.

2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port project’ll boost nation’s economy – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on yesterday expressed optimism that the $2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project would be a major turning point that would go a long way to bring about global growth to Nigerian waters and by extension the nation’s economy.

Nigeria’s male barbie doll reacts to people running away from him

Can of worms! Why Amaechi asked me to influence Rivers poll judgement – Okoro

A Justice of the Supreme Court, Inyang Okoro, who is among the seven judges arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services between October 7 and 8, has accused the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, as the one who instigated his ordeal.

Full list: Africa Cup of Nations fixtures

The complete fixtures for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after draw was made in Libreville today (all times GMT).

Troops kill Shooting Stars defender, Izu Joseph, in Bayelsa

Nigeria Premier League defender Izu Joseph has been shot dead in his hometown of Okaki in oil-rich southern Bayelsa state, it was reported today.

Controversial BBC Interview! Buhari bombs wife, says she belongs to my kitchen

President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to the BBC interview with his wife, Aisha, where she questioned his leadership.

Boko Haram releases 21 Chibok Girls … Presidency confirms

The Presidency on Thursday confirmed that 21 of the over 200 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014 have been released.

Federal Government lifts ban on rice importation

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has ordered the immediate removal of rice from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty payment at land borders.

Politician of the Year : Group hails Dogara

Following the decoration of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara as the Politician of the Year by the Leadership Newspaper Group, a coalition of youth bodies under the aegis of Progressive Youth Circuit (PYC) has hailed the choice of the speaker for the exalted award.

Stealing in the name of the Customs Service

If you get a facebook friend request from someone in the Nigerian Customs Service uniform, whom as soon as you accept, you receive an advert message for the purported sale/auction of cheap cars and rice or recruitment into the service; beware that you may have taken the first step towards being defrauded. Medinat Kanabe reports.

UI VC shot

Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Femi Bamiro, was shot on Tuesday night in Ibadan by unknown gunmen.

Popular Nigerian actor, Baba Suwe, is sick

The health of “Baba Suwe’’ deteriorating, said Producer and Actor Yomi Fabiyi who tried to reach out for assistance.

Students, principal kidnapped in Lagos school

The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the security agencies in the country to intensify rescue efforts for high school students and teachers kidnapped in Lagos State on Thursday morning.

Recession: President Buhari orders sale of two presidential jets

The Presidency has today confirmed that newspaper advertisements for the sale of two presidential aircraft, a Falcon 7x executive jet and Hawker 4000 were duly authorised by President Muhammadu Buhari.

'You Are Not Authorised To Kill" - IGP Idris Tells SARS

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has warned the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives against torture and extra-judicial killings, saying no policeman in the world had the right or authority to kill crime suspects.

News Headlines Sep 24. Headlines from Nigeria’s major newspapers

The Punch
Prisoners can be source of cheap labour –Iwo Emperor
N25.7bn theft: A’Court overrules Atuche’s acquittal
Jonathan could have given $20m to Patience, says lawyer

Gov Dickson’s wife gives birth to quadruplet

Dr. Rachael Dickson, wife of Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has been delivered of  quadruplets in the United States of America.

Ugborodo lays fresh siege to Chevron, Warri office

THE dispute between the people of Ugborodo, an Itsekiri  riverine community in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State and Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, which started, last Tuesday, with the villagers laying siege to the company’s facility in Escravos deepened this morning. Protesters Chevron ugborodo While the barricade of the Escravos Tank Farm continued on sixth day (today), a section of the community cordoned the main entrance to CNL office in Warri as early as 6.00 am today.

I have the right and I’m qualified to be Nigeria’s President – Modu Sheriff

The embattled factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen Ali Modu Sheriff, has declared that as a Nigerian, he’s has what it takes to be the country’s President.

Speaking on a Channels Television Programme, Sunday Politics, the former Borno State governor also described himself as a highly principled individual, who believes in democracy and the rule of law.

Modu Sheriff is a curse to PDP, he’s an APC spy – Fani-Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to a comment credited to a factional national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff that he sent people to beg the former Borno Governor for claiming that he was a member of Boko Haram.

Fani-Kayode in a statement to DAILY POST Sunday night said “These are the lies of a desperate and drowning man”.

Meet us in the creeks – Niger Delta Avengers dares Nigerian

 (NDA) has challenged the Nigerian military to a battle in the creeks.

The group dared the military to come after them in the creeks to show who is who rather than remaining in the comfort zone of the cities.

The Army never contacted me before declaring me wanted – Ahmed Umar Bolori

One of the people declared wanted by the Nigerian Army, Ambassador Ahmed Umar Bolori  has reacted on his Facebook account that nobody contacted him or invited him officially from the military authorities.

Nigerian journalist wanted over Chibok girls

 

Nigeria's army has declared three people, including a journalist, wanted for allegedly concealing information on Chibok girls abducted in April 2014, a spokesman said Monday.

Colonel Sani Usman told AFP that local journalist Ahmad Salkida had been in contact with the Islamists, as had Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Wakil.

Option 57 passes production stage

The Producers of the sitcom, ‘OPTION 57…the hospitality and humour hub’ have released their first trailer and Behind The scene photos for the first season of their hotel-themed series.

Sorry state of public schools’ toilet

They are both located in the same environment, called the same name and can be likened to siblings, but they are different when it comes to toilet facilities. This can best describe the state of public secondary  and primary schools’ toilets in Lagos State. Medinat Kanabe and Dorcas Egede report.

Kidney failure in children: That sore- throat or skin rash may be a sign

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When you think kidney diseases, you basically think adults. This was the mindset of this reporter when she recently attended a programme held to commemorate this year’s World Kidney day. But to her amazement, she encountered a six-year old girl amongst the guest patients, said to have inherited polycystic kidney condition from her father, who is currently undergoing dialysis.

Our battle against sickle cell -Mother and daughter

Abimbola Edwin and daughter, Timilehin are both sickle cell carriers who have literally battled the ailment to a standstill. They have also been involved in advocacies against the condition, helping to lift several other people in similar condition. They share their stories with Medinat Kanabe.

Father of Nigerian lady murdered by hubby and refrigerated for months laments his loss

A Nigerian woman Anastasia Oaikhena-Lambert was in 2014 stabbed to death by her husband Patrick Lambert, a black American in their home in the US.

News Headlines for March 6

The Nation
Ex-governor under watch in UAE over alleged $517m loot
More trouble for Tarfa over alleged bribe for judge
EFCC now a toothless bulldog, Obasanjo laments
Father of Nigerian lady murdered by hubby and refrigerated for months laments his loss
DSS arrests Boko Haram arms manufacturer, gun runner
Ekiti Assembly alleges ‘abduction’ of four members
Conference on the economy?
How to regrow a shattered nation (2)
Ese Oruru Beyond the shame of a nation
Nigeria’s unending budget delay jinx
Towards our emergency economic conference
Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war anexercise in futility?
Change, change, change! – top-down and/or bottom-up? (3)
‘Mutual trust between regulators, firms better for economy’
Rip off: FG may impose fines on telecom companies
Across Lagos on water: Commuters, operators tell their stories
Bristow resumes service of Sirkorsky C 76 chopper
On the economy (From the All Progressives Congress manifesto)
NDDC disowns college renovation contract
We won’t tolerate Biafra, Buhari vows
Nigeria’s unending budget delay jinx
FG pledges support for Lalong on peace building
NSCDC combs susceptible vandalism spots
Coded messages in Nigeria’s widespread rebellions
Biafra: Kanu’s wife accuses UK of not helping her husband
Panic as Rivers community protests Shell’s waste water
Awujale endows N250m professorial chair at OOU
Abia North rerun: PDP in early lead
‘Mutual trust between regulators, firms better for economy’
How Nigeria loses billions to unfair taxes
‘My staff take me into confidence’
‘We are committed to achieving inclusive growth’
Police, NEMSA to join force on technical enforcement
Lawmakers seek revival of Radio Lagos
MFM won’t be under pressure, says Coach Suleiman
Audu targets clean sheet in derby
Ighalo’s goal drought worries Eagles’ fans
SENIOR AFRICA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Female wrestlers win 3gold, 2silver, one bronze medals in Egypt
Why local coaches fail – Jo Bonfrere
Amapakabo gives his side a pass mark
EDITORIAL
Hajj subsidy
Lagos joins others; bids it bye
The Punch
NCAA lifts suspension on Bristow aircraft
EFCC, now a toothless bulldog — Obasanjo
DSS arrests Ekiti lawmakers over gov poll funds
2019: Eggon people beg Al-Makura
Al-Mukura warns destroyers of govt property
Govt houses now CAN’s ATM, says Anglican bishop
NCC warns Nigerians against tokunbo phones
There are saboteurs in my govt — Buhari
Automotive entrepreneurs
Dollar scarcity: Importers explore timber, solid minerals export
FAO stresses importance of fish farming
Hollywood’s race problem
Are you playing the role of a victim, rescuer and persecutor?
International Women’s Day
Are you playing the role of a victim, rescuer and persecutor?
I’m a good cook — Arthur Okowa, 83
Complaints corner
Expert tip
My first car
FAMOUS PARENT
Mum doesn’t want to remarry — Patience Ozokwo’s son
EDITORIAL
Redeeming the military from corruption
Don’t give aspirin to teething babies — Elusiyan

ThisDay
Obasanjo Suggests Use of Technology to Fight Insurgents
Mark: Obasanjo an Outstanding Nationalist
NNPC Secures Delivery of 930,000MT of Petrol for March
EFCC Drags Tarfa, Nwobike to Court over Alleged Bribery of Judges
Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal
The Smooth Transition at UBA
The Sad Case of Ese Oruru
Arase: 317,000 Police Officers Can’t Secure 170m Populace
Nigeria
Idirisu: Steel Revitalisation, Panacea for Economic Growth
Firm Unveils Cluster Initiative for Nigerian SMEs
Arewa Group Seeks Pardon for Detained Shiite Members, Apologises to Burutai
DSS Arrests 3 Boko Haram Gun-runners, 3 Deadly Ansaru Members
Speaker Accuses DSS of Arresting 4 Lawmakers in Attempt to Impeach…
Rallying Oil-producing Nations for Crude Prices Stability
Repositioning Oil and Gas Sector for Economic Growth
National Assembly Takes Steps to Clear Obstacles to Doing Business
The Smooth Transition at UBA
NBS: Value of Total Trade ‘ll Retard in 2016
The Queues are Back Again
National Human Rights Commission’s Belated Probe into 2015 Election Violence, The Lingering Anomaly in Osun
Choice of Candidate Tears PDP Apart
Stop the Rumour! Jimoh Ibrahim is not Broke
Naked or Not, It’s Love Like a Movie
Steve Omojafor: I was a Party Freak
Cuba Envoy Supports Ooni’s Cultural Tourism
Amaowoh: Supreme Court Judgement Will End Crisis in Assemblies of God Church
A Nation’s Apathy towards Disability Management
Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal
If Buhari Really Wants Investors…

Vanguard
RCCG Offers Free Medical Service
Don’t Panic Over Egypt — Siasia Tells Nigerians
Politicians And Our Laws Do Not Protect The Girl-Child —Ankio Briggs
Watch The Company You Keep
‘Why We Cannot Forget Uduaghan’
Bravo To Saraki And Dogara, But….
The Many Rites That Heralded The New Olubadan, Oba Adetunji Ogungunnuso 1
Adieu Perfect Gentleman Professor Rokosu
YUNUSA’S MOTHER: The Problem With Our Son
EFCC set to arraign 2 SANs for alleged bribery
Alleged DSS invasion: You can’t harass us into betraying Fayose, Ekiti lawmakers tell Buhari
‘Ted Cruz wins caucus in Kansas’
Don’t panic over Egypt — Siasia tells Nigerians
Rio 2016: Judoka rues lack of fund for qualifier
Four-goal Ronaldo silences Madrid critics in Celta rout
Aguero double fires slick City to victory
English Premier League table
Artistes storm Owerri for Mallam Yankee’s club launch
Saka becomes IHMS brand ambassador
AMVCA 2016 : See list of winners
One death, too many in Nollywood
Just because you can easily be unfaithful doesn’t mean you should

Leadership
Obasanjo @ 79: As President, I Spent 2 Days With The TThe Nation
Ex-governor under watch in UAE over alleged $517m loot
More trouble for Tarfa over alleged bribe for judge
EFCC now a toothless bulldog, Obasanjo laments
Father of Nigerian lady murdered by hubby and refrigerated for months laments his loss
DSS arrests Boko Haram arms manufacturer, gun runner
Ekiti Assembly alleges ‘abduction’ of four members
Conference on the economy?
How to regrow a shattered nation (2)
Ese Oruru Beyond the shame of a nation
Nigeria’s unending budget delay jinx
Towards our emergency economic conference
Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war anexercise in futility?
Change, change, change! – top-down and/or bottom-up? (3)
‘Mutual trust between regulators, firms better for economy’
Rip off: FG may impose fines on telecom companies
Across Lagos on water: Commuters, operators tell their stories
Bristow resumes service of Sirkorsky C 76 chopper
On the economy (From the All Progressives Congress manifesto)
NDDC disowns college renovation contract
We won’t tolerate Biafra, Buhari vows
Nigeria’s unending budget delay jinx
FG pledges support for Lalong on peace building
NSCDC combs susceptible vandalism spots
Coded messages in Nigeria’s widespread rebellions
Biafra: Kanu’s wife accuses UK of not helping her husband
Panic as Rivers community protests Shell’s waste water
Awujale endows N250m professorial chair at OOU
Abia North rerun: PDP in early lead
‘Mutual trust between regulators, firms better for economy’
How Nigeria loses billions to unfair taxes
‘My staff take me into confidence’
‘We are committed to achieving inclusive growth’
Police, NEMSA to join force on technical enforcement
Lawmakers seek revival of Radio Lagos
MFM won’t be under pressure, says Coach Suleiman
Audu targets clean sheet in derby
Ighalo’s goal drought worries Eagles’ fans
SENIOR AFRICA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Female wrestlers win 3gold, 2silver, one bronze medals in Egypt
Why local coaches fail – Jo Bonfrere
Amapakabo gives his side a pass mark
EDITORIAL
Hajj subsidy
Lagos joins others; bids it bye
The Punch
NCAA lifts suspension on Bristow aircraft
EFCC, now a toothless bulldog — Obasanjo
DSS arrests Ekiti lawmakers over gov poll funds
2019: Eggon people beg Al-Makura
Al-Mukura warns destroyers of govt property
Govt houses now CAN’s ATM, says Anglican bishop
NCC warns Nigerians against tokunbo phones
There are saboteurs in my govt — Buhari
Automotive entrepreneurs
Dollar scarcity: Importers explore timber, solid minerals export
FAO stresses importance of fish farming
Hollywood’s race problem
Are you playing the role of a victim, rescuer and persecutor?
International Women’s Day
Are you playing the role of a victim, rescuer and persecutor?
I’m a good cook — Arthur Okowa, 83
Complaints corner
Expert tip
My first car
FAMOUS PARENT
Mum doesn’t want to remarry — Patience Ozokwo’s son
EDITORIAL
Redeeming the military from corruption
Don’t give aspirin to teething babies — Elusiyan

ThisDay
Obasanjo Suggests Use of Technology to Fight Insurgents
Mark: Obasanjo an Outstanding Nationalist
NNPC Secures Delivery of 930,000MT of Petrol for March
EFCC Drags Tarfa, Nwobike to Court over Alleged Bribery of Judges
Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal
The Smooth Transition at UBA
The Sad Case of Ese Oruru
Arase: 317,000 Police Officers Can’t Secure 170m Populace
Nigeria
Idirisu: Steel Revitalisation, Panacea for Economic Growth
Firm Unveils Cluster Initiative for Nigerian SMEs
Arewa Group Seeks Pardon for Detained Shiite Members, Apologises to Burutai
DSS Arrests 3 Boko Haram Gun-runners, 3 Deadly Ansaru Members
Speaker Accuses DSS of Arresting 4 Lawmakers in Attempt to Impeach…
Rallying Oil-producing Nations for Crude Prices Stability
Repositioning Oil and Gas Sector for Economic Growth
National Assembly Takes Steps to Clear Obstacles to Doing Business
The Smooth Transition at UBA
NBS: Value of Total Trade ‘ll Retard in 2016
The Queues are Back Again
National Human Rights Commission’s Belated Probe into 2015 Election Violence, The Lingering Anomaly in Osun
Choice of Candidate Tears PDP Apart
Stop the Rumour! Jimoh Ibrahim is not Broke
Naked or Not, It’s Love Like a Movie
Steve Omojafor: I was a Party Freak
Cuba Envoy Supports Ooni’s Cultural Tourism
Amaowoh: Supreme Court Judgement Will End Crisis in Assemblies of God Church
A Nation’s Apathy towards Disability Management
Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal
If Buhari Really Wants Investors…

Vanguard
RCCG Offers Free Medical Service
Don’t Panic Over Egypt — Siasia Tells Nigerians
Politicians And Our Laws Do Not Protect The Girl-Child —Ankio Briggs
Watch The Company You Keep
‘Why We Cannot Forget Uduaghan’
Bravo To Saraki And Dogara, But….
The Many Rites That Heralded The New Olubadan, Oba Adetunji Ogungunnuso 1
Adieu Perfect Gentleman Professor Rokosu
YUNUSA’S MOTHER: The Problem With Our Son
EFCC set to arraign 2 SANs for alleged bribery
Alleged DSS invasion: You can’t harass us into betraying Fayose, Ekiti lawmakers tell Buhari
‘Ted Cruz wins caucus in Kansas’
Don’t panic over Egypt — Siasia tells Nigerians
Rio 2016: Judoka rues lack of fund for qualifier
Four-goal Ronaldo silences Madrid critics in Celta rout
Aguero double fires slick City to victory
English Premier League table
Artistes storm Owerri for Mallam Yankee’s club launch
Saka becomes IHMS brand ambassador
AMVCA 2016 : See list of winners
One death, too many in Nollywood
Just because you can easily be unfaithful doesn’t mean you should

Leadership
Obasanjo @ 79: As President, I Spent 2 Days With The Taliban
PMB Congratulates New Olubadan On His Coronation
My Biggest Agenda Is Creation Of Sustainable Economy For Jigawa – Badaru
South African President To Visit Nigeria Over MTN Fine
Sokoto abductee: ‘How I Escaped Being Married Off While In Custody’
IMF’s Advice On Naira Devaluation Shunned In

‘Life’s taught me nothing is permanent’

Taiwo Akinwande would hardly ring an immediate bell. But mention her stage name, Yetunde Wunmi, and a lot of faces would light-up instantly. The Ogun State born actress who is celebrating her 35 years in the industry today, tells Medinat Kanabe the highlight of the day is the launch of a book that chronicles her life since she started out as a thespian and the challenges.

Free kidney treatment for neighours

Medinat Kanabe writes about a hospital that decided to offer free kidney check-up in its neighbourhood.

When some Lagosians residing along the Lekki area of the state visited the Healing Stripes Hospital, Lekki last week, their intention was to just go for a normal check-up but they ended up discovering that their kidneys were not functioning well.

Diary of a witness: Medinat Kanabe looks at malnutrition and how to prevent it

Rekiah’s father brought her to the crèche by 7.30 am. He gave her bag to the nanny and quickly ran out to meet up with his work. Her mother had already gone to her place of work.

Almost immediately her father left, she began to cry. This reporter who was at the crèche to make an enquiry noticed the baby crying. She wasn’t crying like all the other children. It was as though she didn’t have the strength to cry.

‘I’ll never return to England. They’re damn racists.’

Although life in the United Kingdom was a roller-coaster, with a huge dose of ups and downs, 25-year old Henry Asu was not prepared for the shock removal order that saw him dumped at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos along with 47 other Nigerians penultimate Wednesday. For hours, Henry was stranded at the airport and at the mercy of airport workers, who mercifully did their best to help him, until The Nation’s Medinat Kanabe caught up with him. His story.

Violence of teenage love

Increasingly, times are changing, and the world is witnessing unusual development, including teenagers or children- if you like –  falling in love and willing to kill to preserve their love. Medinat Kanabe takes a look at the rising spate of violence and killing by young people over love

Ibrahim Ogunkoya is a 19-year-old, Oyingbo, Lagos boy with a big dream of becoming an international footballer. He had even begun pursuing his dream, as he had started playing for a local league football team.

Solar Energy to the rescue

Although, the sun has been in existence since man- or even before him, if we’re to follow the Bible and the Qur’an; it wasn’t until recently that scientists began inventing devices that can be powered by solar (Sun) energy. Medinat Kanabe, in this report, looks at the solar energy and how Nigerians can benefit from it.

As the world continues to evolve, scientists have continued to come up with alternative and easier ways of doing things, one of which is inventing devices that can be powered by solar.

‘People say I sing like Ebenezer Obey’ •says man blind from childhood

Kasimiyu Olowookere is a visually-impaired gospel musician, with two albums to his credit. In this interview, he told Medinat Kanabe how he became blind; his journey into music, boasting that he would defeat even the sighted in a musical competition.

‘It takes 38 years, N40 million to translate the Bible’

The General Secretary Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), Rev. Dare Ajiboye, spoke with Medinat Kanabe on the 50th anniversary of the body as well as what it costs to have the bible in local languages

Tell us about The Bible Society

BSN was founded on the 8th of February 1966, so by the 8th of February 2016, we will be 50.

Knocks, applause for Lagos NYSC, as minister came calling

It was knocks and applause for the Lagos State National Youth Service Corps, NYSC last week when the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung came visiting. Medinat Kanabe was there.

The changing face of traditional birth attendants

 

In a bid to reduce maternal and child death in many developing countries, governments are partnering with Traditional Birth Attendants, TBAs on how to reduce risks of infection, mortality rate and generally improve their services. Medinat Kanabe takes a look at how well this partnership is working, taking Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, as a case study.

A tale of two model colleges

Founded on same basic principle, mission and vision, Taiwo Alimi & Medinat Kanabe, examine, why two Lagos State model colleges  contrast so sharply in facilities and modus operandi

The crammed dormitory will shock, even, regular visitors. Thirty-six bunk beds in three lines stare back at you on entering the 40’X25′ bedsitter.

Erectile dysfunction: What you should know

Erectile dysfunction is a major defect in the male gender, directly linked to sexual dissatisfaction. In this interview with consultant urologist, Dr Jeje Ajibola, Medinat Kanabe explores the possible causes.

Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot initiate an erection to get sexual satisfaction. To get an erection, he has to first initiate it, in order to penetrate his partner to get satisfaction. A man can only be said to have erectile dysfunction if he continuously cannot initiate an erection for at least three months.