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Nollywood Industry influencing African Culture

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2018 0

Since its emergence at the turn of the twenty-first century, the Nigerian movie industry “Nollywood” has had a profound influence on African culture. The Nigerian accents, style of dress, and behaviours of the people, all of which are Nigerian cultural practices are now being transmitted as

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God Is Making Children Gay To Punish Us For Abortion – Linda

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

A US-based evangelical radio host, Linda Harvey, has claimed that God makes children gay as a “punishment” for all the abortions committed in the world. Harvey, who is known for preaching against same sex relationships and telling religious parents to reject their gay children and try and cure them, made the assumption on abortion and […]

Opinion

Values as cornerstone for nation building

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2018 0

As political dispensation gradually creeps in, we as Nigerians need to give pre-eminence to the welfare of Nigeria, not to tribe, religion, or political party. But, why are we focused on the upcoming elections more than we are focused on building Nigeria over the course of the next 15 months? Notwithstanding my identity as a […]

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Online Community Zegist.com Takes Virtual Interaction To A Higher and Even Better Level

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

Buzzing online community, Zegist.com has taken social interaction to a whole new level with its distinctive features which enable the average youth learn, connect and build awesome relationships with people from diverse backgrounds all over the world. Founded in 2013 and rebranded 2015 as a community, Zegists’s mission is to give the youth the power […]

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CAN kicks against Sukkuk Issuance, says unconstitutional

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2017 0

Once again, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday, said it has been compelled to raise a petition and protest against the unrelenting plan of the Federal Government of Nigeria to introduce Islamic financing into a secular state in violation of Section 10 of the Constitution. According to this section in the Constitution, the […]

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Bishop palaver: Pope may shut down 163 Catholic Churches in Imo

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2017 0

The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, is said to be considering the total closure of the 163 parishes that make up the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, Imo State, over the protracted crisis generated by the appointment of Peter Okpalaeke, an Anambra indigene, as bishop. Okpalaeke’s appointment in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI, following the death of […]

World

Muhammad Ali’s son was detained at the airport because he’s Muslim

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2017 0

Son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali said he was detained by immigration officials at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Florida because he’s a Muslim. Muhammad Ali Jr., along with his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali were returning to Florida from Jamaica after speaking at a black history event. They were retrieving their bags at baggage claim, when an […]

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Islam Books Sales Soar in France after Paris Attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2015 0

Books on Islam are selling out in France after deadly extremist attacks in the capital raised uncomfortable questions about Europe’s fastest-growing religion. A special magazine supplement focused on the Koran has flown off the shelves, and shops are selling more books on Islam than ever after the Paris attacks in January that left 17 dead. […]

Opinion

Religion: Tool of Our Partisan Politics

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2015 0

According to Wikipedia, a secular state is a concept of secularism, whereby a state or country purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion.”A secular state also claims to treat all its citizens equally, regardless of religion.Happenings in our polity over the years have shown we have been divided between two powerful religions, Christianity […]