“Faith Without Doubt Is Addiction” - Salman Rushdie

A few weeks back, Pope Francis made a Papal visit to the Philippines. In the course of some ceremonies at the Manila Catholic University, Miss Glyzelle Palomar, a 12 year old girl who was once homeless told the Pope; "Many children are abandoned by their parents. Many children get involved in drugs and prostitution".

By the way; who needs 'One Nigeria'?

Sir Ahmadu Bello - Sardauna of Sokoto

Every Hausa/Fulani has hated and will always hate Ndigbo with a passion as evidenced by this video. The man speaking in that video was the first Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello - Sardauna of Sokoto.

Buhari’s school certificate brouhaha: moments of awareness

In the past few weeks, the buzz in the media has been whether or not Major-General Muhammadu Buhari has the minimum qualification allowed by the Nigerian constitution to contest the 2015 presidential election.

Is Buhari the change that Nigeria needs?

In the 2008 US presidential election, Barack Obama’s campaign theme was Change.

Then, Obama promised Americans that he would change the way Washington was being run, if elected.

How not to fight and defeat Boko Haram

But first, let’s try answering this question. Who are the members of Boko Haram? Well, Nigerian government describe Boko Haram as a faceless terrorist organisation.

Yes; they are faceless with the exception of Abubakar Shekau who is the leader and the face of Boko Haram. He is the only known member of the Islamic sect.

The Meaning of Islam: Peace or Submission?

Most Muslims have habitually insisted that Islam is a religion of ‘peace’. They claim that the meaning of Islam is derived from ‘al-salaam’, which means peace in Arabic.

Thus, if the word Islam actually means peace, why are there so many killings around the world, being perpetuated by Muslims in the guise of protecting Islam?