Eid-el-kabir

Eid-el-kabir

MUSLIMS all over the world mark Eid-el-kabir, also known as Eid-el-Adha or Festival of Sacrifice, to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to God. According to the story, which is also recorded in the bible, God intervened by providing him with a ram to sacrifice in Ismail’s place.
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ACF plans confab on insecurity, disunity

ACF plans confab on insecurity, disunity

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, is to convene a meeting of stakeholders in the North to address insecurity and disunity brought about by the activities of the Boko Haram sect in the North.

NFF to interfere  in Eagles’ coach duties

NFF to interfere in Eagles’ coach duties

Nigeria Football Federation president, Aminu Maigari has hinted that the new Eagles’ coach would not be allowed to wield absolute powers, recalling that Samson Siasia had absolute authority over the affairs of the team during his 10-months spell but still had shortcomings. .

Tribute to Okoye Ifemelunma

Tribute to Okoye Ifemelunma

GOD Almighty alone knows when to create an illustrious son for His people in dire need of financial, moral, patriotic and social upliftments. It was in this wise He gave Abomimi, Enugwu Ukwu, Anambra State and Nigeria a great son named Chief Joel Okoye Ifemelunma Onowu Enugwu Ukwu.

Election hangover in Lagos

Election hangover in Lagos

The release of the results of the recent local government council polls in Lagos has reawakened the once moribund PDP in the state. Has the dominant and progressively inclined ACN overplayed itself?

Lawmakers walk-out at NNPC probe

Lawmakers walk-out at NNPC probe

ABUJA-Disagreement amongst members of the House of Representatives joint committees investigating the alleged indebtedness of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to the Federation Account to the tune of N450 billion, Thursday, almost marred proceedings.

How Police aborted plot to bomb Borno State on Sallah Day

How Police aborted plot to bomb Borno State on Sallah Day

PLANS by a gang of armed robbers to wreak havoc in Maiduguri, Borno State capital by bombing strategic locations during the forthcoming Sallah day has backfired following the arrest of the ringleaders after a robbery operation.

Dipo Dina’s alleged killer arraigned, remanded in prison

Dipo Dina’s alleged killer arraigned, remanded in prison

The suspected killer of former governorship candidate of Action Congress, AC, in 2007 general election in Ogun State, Otunba Dipo Dina, was yesterday arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, sitting in the Isabo area of the state capital.

Driver, 3 others steal lawmaker’s N1.3m, car

Driver, 3 others steal lawmaker’s N1.3m, car

BENIN-Police in Edo State, Thursday, paraded a robbery suspect (names with-held), who fell into a well while trying to escape after robbing innocent people in Iguosa community in Ovia Local Government Area of the state.

Muma Gee postpones wedding

Muma Gee postpones wedding

RIVERS State-born singer, Muma Gee whose white wedding was slated for 18th of this month shocked many when she announced that her much talked about wedding has been postponed.

Guru Maharaj ji appeals eviction order

Guru Maharaj ji appeals eviction order

THE spiritual leader of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaj ji has appealed against the execution of an eviction order by an Oyo State High Court on October 25, 2011, saying the order was unfair to him.

NSCDC deploys officers for hitch-free Sallah

NSCDC deploys officers for hitch-free Sallah

Ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festivity, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Sokoto State, says it has deployed its officers and men to ensure security in the state.

Oil communities seek Jonathan’s intervention in FUPRE crisis

Oil communities seek Jonathan’s intervention in FUPRE crisis

WARRI-OIL producing communities in Delta State have called on President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene in the feud between the Governing Council and management of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, FUPRE, Effurun, Warri, Delta State.

Mayhem in Ebonyi community over local poll

Mayhem in Ebonyi community over local poll

ABAKALIKI- PROPERTY worth millions of naira, including four buildings and a car, were destroyed as suspected thugs loyal to two Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwarts (names withheld) clashed in Afikpo South Local Government Area of the state.

Caught in the act: Teenager in child stealing mess

Caught in the act: Teenager in child stealing mess

COmmercial motorcycle operators in all parts of the country obviously have their ugly sides. They unduly get on people’s nerves. Apart from that, they also account for a good percentage of road traffic crashes, especially in city centres. But experience has also shown that there are some good ones among them.