In Nigeria: the blood of ‘infidels’ is cheaper than the blood of cattle

Fulani people are nomadic/pastoral ethnic group that spread across northern sub-Saharan Africa. Although there are now some settled or ‘town Fulani’ people, majority of them still move around with their herd of cattle, goats and sheep in search of food and buyers for their livestock.

Nigeria and the shortage of US Dollar: the way forward

Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market operates differently from other financial markets. 

In equity market for instance, shares are bought or sold depending on the performance of that company.

If Pastors/Christians Believe They are going to heaven, Why Are They Acquiring Properties On Earth?

According to the Christian bible, Jesus was quoted to have said in John 8:23; "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world”. True to these words, Jesus lived a modest life. The bible didn’t record anywhere that Jesus married or had children.

OPEC and the benefit that wasn’t there

In 1951 when Iran nationalised its oil industry controlled by BP, an international embargo was placed on the country. But, in order to allow Iran’s oil back to the international market, the U.S State Department suggested that a consortium of major oil companies should be formed.

As 144,000 shall inherit heaven: so shall the meek inherit the earth

According to the culture of the Igbo people (Ndigbo) of West Africa, when a man dies he goes to neither heaven nor hell. He will reincarnate (born-again into the world) to face the good or the bad he perpetrated in his previous life.

Cross border Paedophiles: Kidnap, Islamise and Marry

In the core Northern cities of Nigeria, girls become wives between the ages of 9 and 12 at the least.

It’s bissextus: 29th February (leap day)

Every 4 years, February gets additional day to make it 29 days in order to keep calendar seasons synchronised with solar seasons. This added day is bissextus or leap day and the year of the leap day is leap year.

Saudi Arabia’s oil price war: relying on low cost of crude oil production

Saudi Arabia is at war on different fronts. The kingdom is fighting the shale oil and gas producers in North America so as to maintain market share. Saudis are also fighting Iran in order to maintain the dominance of Sunni Islam.

Buhari’s Income and Expenditure Estimates: Budget of Incompetence

Budget literally means estimates of income and expenditure for a given period – usually annually. Budget is not limited to governments and corporations. A budget can aid an individual to live within his/her means.

The adverse side of social media on Children

Recently I attended my son’s school play. Before the play commenced, the head teacher announced: moms and dads; if you take photos and record videos please don’t share them on social media.