The reward of good deed
“Whoever works righteousness — whether male or female — while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islamic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision), and We shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do (i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter)” {al-Nahl 16:97}
‘Adieu, My Commander-in-Chief’
HE was my commander-in-chief. He was the one we all looked up to for leadership, which he greatly provided during the war at 33. He remained the main voice of Ndigbo until he died.
Gunmen kill four policemen in Jonathan’s state
Gunmen on Thursday opened fire and killed four marine policemen on patrol on waterways in President Goodluck Jonathan’s Bayelsa home state, state police spokesman said.
Over $3bn spent in 2011 on player transfers – FIFA
More than $3 billion was spent in 2011 on international football transfers, FIFA said on Thursday, as it published its first full-year report on its regulatory system overseeing player moves worldwide.
Bauchi CAN denies alledged arrest of members with explosives
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi chapter, has refuted reports that explosive devices were found on some of its members at the COCIN church at Miya Barkate in Toro Local Government Area of the state.
War crimes: Taylor knows fate in April
The UN war crimes court trying Charles Taylor for atrocities in Sierra Leone said on Thursday it would deliver a verdict on April 26.
Western sanctions tighten squeeze on Iran oil exports
Western trade sanctions against Iran are strangling its oil exports before they go into effect, a U.S. advisory body has discovered.
‘Bamboo can earn Nigeria foreign exchange’
Bamboo and rattan can be big foreign exchange earners for Nigeria, if well developed as a thriving industry in the forestry sub-sector of the economy.
Keshi’s goalless draw not bad – Chukwu
Christian Chukwu, a former Chief Coach of the Super Eagles has described the goalless draw by the Eagles against the Amavubi Stars of Rwanda as encouraging.
EFCC arraigns Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji for alleged corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, for alleged corruption.
Osogbo Court docks fake policewoman
A 20-year-old woman, Joy James, on Thursday appeared before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly parading herself as a policewoman.
