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The unfortunate truth is that most people who call themselves Christians live nothing like Christ and just take His name in vain. When a person decides to convert from one religion to another, he/she makes this choice willingly and is ready to devote his/her life to the chosen religion. Information gathered about famous football players who decided to convert to Christianity from Islam according to naij.
1. Djibril Ciss�
Djibril Ciss� is a French footballer who plays for JS Saint-Pierroise. In 2004, when Ciss� played for Liverpool, he broke his right leg during the game against Blackburn Rovers. He was afraid to loose his leg below the knee, however, because of prompt attention from the trainers at the stadium, Ciss�s leg is functioning well now. Cisse was born Muslim though he converted to Christianity in 2007.
2. George Weah
George Weah is a former Liberian footballer who is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time and of his generation, in 1995 he was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d�Or. Weah converted from Protestant Christianity to Islam and practiced Islam for 10 years before converting back. He hopes for peace for Muslims and Christians, and says they are �one people.� Nowadays Weah professes Protestantism.
3. Kevin-Prince Boateng
Many people believe that a Ghanaian international footballer, who was nominated for African Footballer of the Year, is a pure Christian. There are rumors that the young footballer converted to Islam because of his Turkish friends and girlfriend, but after he met his bride-to-be Jenny he turned back to Christianity. The information about his conversion is false. The footballer revealed during an interview that he is a devoted Muslim. He said he recites the holy Quran very often and also regularly observes the very important Islamic fasting period of Ramadan.
4. Samuel Kuffour
There are some articles in the Internet that suggest a Ghanaian retired professional footballer converted to Islam during the 2002-03 football season, however, this information isn�t true. He always was and still is a devoted Christian. During his interview with BBC for the �Heart and Soul� documentary, Kuffour admitted that some German teammates were surprised to see him praying to God before games. He also said his Christian faith gave him the strength to accept the death of his 15-month-old daughter Godiva who drowned after falling into a swimming pool at the star�s home in Accra.
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Zahra, the beautiful daughter of President Buhari recently signed as an ambassador at large for a charity organization in Nigeria called ACE that focuses on Education and Training, Economic Empowerment & Affordable Healthcare.
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In an interview with NewTelegraph, the ex-model and actress made it known that she has never been attracted to any man other than her husband.
She also made known her wish to have Buhari scrap NYSC.
Read below:
Have you ever been been attracted to any man apart from your husband?
No! I�ve never been attracted to any man other than my husband. My husband is sweet; he�s very cute, handsome and attractive. He�s the one man I have always been attracted to all my life.
What do you have for those who have been wishing that your marriage had hit the rocks a long time ago?
They should keep wishing. That�s all I have to say.
Three things you cherish about your husband?
Oh my hero, my pillar of support, my ever cute captain. I admire and respect him for his calmness, dignity and his love and fear for God. So much I cherish about him, he�s one in a million.
Do you still wash your husband�s clothes and cook for him?
Well, he�s sitting next to me (pointing at her husband). Maybe, you should ask him.
What advice do you have for President Muhammadu Buhari?
He should scrap NYSC. It�s not useful, he should please do that for Nigerians. Our children don�t need it anymore.
Why do you want NYSC scrapped, knowing fully well it�s a national orientation programme?
I have looked at the programme thoroughly and exactly what it�s supposed to have achieved over the years. Believe me, there is no credible or tangible result. It�s a total waste of time and resources and I think all the time and resources should be channeled into something more resourceful.
For instance, I have had situations where some members of my staff, in the name of NYSC, left for a year only to come back and their spaces had been taken by another. You can imagine. NYSC is not just adding any value to our society or even to the lives of our children. I am of the opinion that it should be scrapped.
So what other useful and relevant programmes do you suggest?
Skills acquisition. We have had situations whereby the young ones, after graduation, are with no jobs. They start roaming the streets or even go into crime to survive. This is an urgent situation that needs to be addressed.
Let us make good plans for our children, instead of going to waste a whole year of their struggle, claiming they are serving their fatherland. They should be trained and equipped with skills. That way, their future is secure.
If you were offered a ticket to contest for the seat of a governor in your state and it�s confirmed you will win, would you consider the offer?
I won�t accept the offer; but maybe, if it�s in Lagos, I will accept the offer.
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After Tonto Dikeh's wedding to the former president Olusegun Obasamjo's son Churchill Oladunni Obasanjo , she comes up to says these;
"A big Congratulations to us and thanks to everyone who wished us well and still wishing Us.. Special thanks to my-father-in-law, the ex-president of Nigeria Baba Obj and my lovely mother-in-law..
Exclusive Special thanks to my lovely father and best friend Chief Hon. Dikeh and also to the best step mom in the Whole world,who never ceases to pray for me...
As you wish me will may your joy be full and mighty. Am a happy woman and NOTHING will ever take that away from me..Btw I have the best mother-in-law and in-laws any girl can wish for #Mrs Churchill"
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Below are stunning art works from arguably Africa's finest artist.
I couldn't help but stare in awe when I came across some of his paintings online so I quickly reached out to him to send in some of his works so I could share them with you.
The artist behind this magic is actually a Nigerian by name David Danor.
Should you be interested in his art works, kindly reach him on 08063406482 (+234).
Talents like this shouldn't go unnoticed. Appreciating nature in a simple yet magical piece of artistry.
See more photos below.. :)
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A 10-year-old boy with Elephantiasis, a disease common in India turned Ikeja Lagos roundabout to a mini tourist attraction center this afternoon.
According to Twitter users in Lagos, he came to Lagos all the way from Kaduna state to solicit for money for surgery.
His right hand has been rendered useless by the disease.
Hausa boy with huge elephantiasis
The unidentified boy needs urgent surgery to treat this medical condition termed Pseudo-Elephantiasis of the Hands
Hope a Good Samaritan will come to his rescue soon.
