Malaysian authorities seize Bibles in ‘Allah’ row

KUALA LUMPUR, (AFP) – Malaysian Islamic authorities on Thursday seized hundreds of Bibles from a Christian group and questioned two of its officers, one of them said, amid tensions over the use of the word “Allah”.

A court in October barred a Malaysian Catholic newspaper from using “Allah” to refer to the Christian God in its Malay-language edition — a verdict which was welcomed by Muslim conservatives but which sparked concern among Christians, a minority in the multi-faith country.

After the verdict, Prime Minister Najib Razak, walking a tightrope between pleasing his conservative Muslim ethnic Malay base without alienating non-Muslim minorities, assured Christians the practice of their religion would not be threatened.

Nigeria international Mba joins Bastia

The 25-year-old midfielder saw a proposed transfer to the Stade d'Erbajolo collapse back in September but the deal has now belatedly gone through

Nigeria international Sunday Mba has completed his move from Warri Wolves to Bastia.

The midfielder, who last week left his country's camp for the upcoming African Nations Championship to travel to France, has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract with the Ligue 2 strugglers.

Police Arrest Lebanese Who Battered 7 Months Pregnant Woman After He Ran To Kano

Mr Kaveh Noine, the Lebanese manager with Toppan Printing Company, who allegedly kicked his pregnant Nigerian worker, Ms Alex...andra Ossai, in the stomach two weeks ago, causing her to lose her pregnancy have been arrested by the Police.

Efforts of the Lagos State Police Command from Area F Police Division to arrest Mr Noine, proved unsuccessful as his company and brothers claimed that he travelled out of the country.

Five (5) Nigerians Make The List Of Top 10 Richest Pastors In The World [LOOK]

The world holds diverse vantage point on the whereabouts, the tastes and lifestyles how pastors need to live, establish themselves and to preach the gospel.
To some people; assembling under the tree is still very relevant, pastors need to show meekness to the less privilege or the congregations by wearing slippers while preaching and so much more. All those brouhaha can never stop these pastors from getting richer and richer by the day.

In this year lists, there are only four out of five Nigerian pastors that made the list of the richest pastors in Africa at the time last year. Click here to view »»Five Nigerians Emerge As Richest Pastors In Africa - Forbes««

Cardinal Anthony Okojie Blasts Chris Okotie For His Comments On Catholics

                 

Former Bishop of Lagos, retired Cardinal Anthony Okojie has finally reacted to the offensive remark made by Chris Okotie of Household of God where he said all Catholics will go to hell because they worship Satan and are led by an anti-Christ Pope.
Reacting, Cardinal Okojie said Okotie needs to watch what he says or he'll be disgraced

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[Photos] Uche Jombo Rodriguez Celebrates 34th Birthday With Hubby In New York

Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo Rodriguez turned 34 on the 28th of December and celebrated the day with her husband, Kenny Rodriguez in New York. There was no major party but he took her out and they also had quality time at home. It was a low key birthday.

Chika Ike And Oge Okoye Get Chieftancy Titles (Photos)

Actress and refugee ambassador Chika Ike was conferred with a Chieftaincy title in Amoli Kingdom in Enugu state. She was given the title of Akwa Ugo 1 of Amoli Kingdom for her contribution to the growth and development to the Igbo land and being a role model to women of Igbo land. She is now Chief Chika Ike 1 of Amoli Kingdom.

There Is No Hell Fire; Adam and Eve Not Real – Pope Francis Claims

One man who is out to open many old “secrets” in the Catholic church is Pope Francis. Some of the beliefs that are held in the church but contrary to the loving nature of God are now being set aside by the Pope who was recently name The Man of The Year by TIME Magazine,  observed.
In his latest revelations, Pope Francis said:

Mo'Cheddah Spotted In South Africa With Boyfriend [Photos]

Mo'Cheddah has been off the music scene recently, an industry that gave her recognition. Her absence has become a worry to her fans. The former Knight House artiste, as we learnt, is now in South Africa studying.

Angry Afrocandy Says She Is The Boss, Shares More Raunchy Photos

Afrocandy is really furious that slim and sexy Maheeda is taking over game while she's still alive. See her tweets bellow:

BREAKING: Daughter Of Wole Soyinka, Iyetade Soyinka Dies At 48

Iyetade Soyinka, a daughter of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, has died. Ms. Soyinka, who was born June 6, 1965, died at the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital where she was being treated for an undisclosed ailment.

The death was disclosed in a statement signed by Jahman Anikulapo, an aide to Mr. Soyinka, one of the world’s foremost dramatists and winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature. The statement noted that the late Iyetade Soyinka was a student at the Staff School and Queens School, Ibadan before she studied Medicine at the University of Ibadan.

SMH: Nigeria Police Force To Spend N125.6m On Dogs In 2014

The Nigeria Police Force is to spend a whopping N125, 629,606 million on its dogs in 2014.

The amount is contained in the Police budget proposal submitted to the National Assembly by President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja last week.  The presentation was made on his behalf by his Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

The budget for the dogs is part of the N292,351,812,085 billion budgeted for the police for the year.

“I Just Love to Look at Genevieve Nnaji…She Inspires Me” - BBA Star Melvin Oduah

There’s just something about Genevieve Nnaji, that Melvin Oduah can’t get enough of.

The Big Brother Africa: The Chase housemate recently had a chat with the Punch about his style, his time at the BBA house and his inspiration.
When asked about his celebrity crush, Melvin who reveals that he is very much single says “My crush in Nollywood is Genevieve Nnaji.”

He goes on to say “She inspires me a lot. I always want to look at her facial expression anytime I am watching her movies and the way she acts inspires me a lot. Outside, I have Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and many others.”.

Gun Duel Between Obasanjo And Jonathan?

In the interest of peace, stability and national security, it would, perhaps, be interesting to have a throwback to the United States of America’s July 11, 1804, when a former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and a sitting Vice President, Aaron Burr, engaged in a gun duel to settle their political differences.
Just as former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote an open letter to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan accusing him of sundry charges, so did Hamilton launch assault on Burr through a letter, defaming the latter; manipulated the House of Representatives to vote Thomas Jefferson as president over Burr.
And at a time in America when some states in the north were outlawing gun duel, both men took to the Heights of Weehawken in New Jersey, a popular dueling ground. Burr mortally wounded Hamilton who died the following day.