Faith & Philosophy

All That Jazz About Slashing Hajj Fares   

The recent news on the slashing of hajj fares in Nigeria soured my mood immensely. In a statement from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria...

The Church of Nigeria Movement: From Midlife Crisis To Afterlife Triumphalism?

For some time now, the defunct Church of Nigeria union of Methodism and Anglicanism has fallen off the radar of importance in Nigerian Christianity....

Nigeria Under The Microscope: Are Christians Being Besieged Or Is This Just Political Noise?

Nigeria once again finds itself in the global spotlight, accused of failing to protect millions of its own citizens. In Washington, Congressman Chris Smith of...

Faith Wars: The Dangerous Quest for Religious Supremacy

Religion, often hailed as the foundation of moral guidance and communal harmony, has become a battleground for supremacy across the globe. This phenomenon isn’t...

Is Your Faith Just a Holiday Habit?

As the calendar year nears its end, a familiar rhythm emerges across communities. Churches nationwide come alive with end-of-year programs—crossover nights, revivals, vigils, and...

The TD Jakes Health Incident: A Moment of Reflection on Faith, Miracles, and the Human Condition

Bishop TD Jakes, a globally recognized leader of modern Pentecostalism, recently experienced a health challenge while preaching—a moment that has ignited debates across faith...

Uprooting Religious Dogma and Mental Enslavement

It takes uncanny courage and conviction to write a book on the controversial subjects of Christianity and Colonialism. When Eme E. Egwuonwu’s Liberating the...

Exposing the “Ember Month” Scam: A Call for True Christian Living

In many Nigerian churches, a pattern emerges like clockwork every year: as soon as September hits, the airwaves and pulpits are filled with warnings...

Exposing the Myth: The Dangerous Doctrine of Spiritual Husbands and Wives – A Biblical Perspective

In recent years, a disturbing doctrine has crept into some churches and deliverance ministries, causing confusion and fear among believers: the notion of "spiritual...

Pastor Adeboye’s Bold Retraction: A Lesson in Humility and Leadership

In a rare display of humility, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recently made headlines when...

That $90 Billion Hajj Subsidy

Let’s get serious for once in this country. The government gleefully announced that the subsidy on fuel had been removed and made bold to stress...

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Mandela and Nigeria

Not a whole lot of positive news rushes out of Nigeria – especially lately, but one of the things we got absolutely right was our determined leadership and our drive in the pursuit of the emancipation of the Black man.  Nigeria was right on point in its dogged fight for the liberation of all Africans, particularly in places like Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), and South Africa...

Sam Omatseye Vs. Awo Family: The Incredibly Shrinking Nigerian Tribune’s Prestige

Sam Omatseye’s recent commentary on the Awolowo family - “Awo Family Without An Awo” - has generated quite a furor. Scores of Yoruba people have written letters to the Tribune editors and to online media outlets, castigating Omatseye for the supposed disrespect of the Awolowo family...

For Nigeria's Sake…

I have believed from my very young days that our country, Nigeria, is the cornerstone of God's ultimate agenda for the black race...

These Nigerian Aspirants:  To Rule-Up Or Run-Down The Nation?

The people of Nigeria are pinning their hopes that their plight and wishes are addressed by the next government regardless of the ethnicity-trend...

Kalu, Ohakim, Orji and Carnival of Misery

Ohakim did not do any better during his reign in Imo State. This was not caused by Kalu, but by his gluttonous and ill-fated perceived approach to politics and governance...

The Senate: A World Of Dog Eat Dog

In politics, you ensure you finish your enemies completely in a manner that they will never attack you. Anyim has failed so far. The next dog to be devoured may well be the Senate president...

A Lesson From Abati’s Travails

I disagree with Dr. Abati's article in The Guardian...

Monkey Pepper Soup

Come on, Harry, It's a dog eat dog world. Just as America occasionally feasts on lesser nations, we eat lesser creatures. Try the monkey pepper soup. It's unbeatable.

Freedom Coalition: $250m fund to elect Abubakar Umar…

Western imperialists headed by the United States want the devil to come back and complete his evil work and experiment on Nigeria and Nigerians. The Americans who have always claimed to be our friends could not find a worthy candidate or Nigerian in a country of 150 million to lead Nigeria in 2011 except Babangida...