Don’t compare yourselves to Obama, Mandela, Akanbi tells Nigerian political leaders
Former chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practises and other related offences Commission, Justice Mustapha Akanbi yesterday cautioned Nigerian political leaders to desist from comparing themselves with world leaders on the basis that they have failed short of the sacrifices set by such leaders.
Kano tourist attractions make national monument list
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) recently requested the permission of the Kano State Emirate to establish an Islamic art museum at the defunct British Council’s premises in Kano.
Deployment of card readers’ll eliminate rigging — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday said the deployment of card readers for the February polls would eliminate rigging in the electoral process.
Vlisco Group, FG sign MoU on investment in textile industry
The Dutch textile and design company, Vlisco Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Federal Government of Nigeria to create a platform for significant expansion in Nigeria’s economy.
Why more journalists should enter politics — Comrade Ekpunobi
Comrade Emeka Ekpunobi is a journalist of 21 years standing. Ekpunobi was rooted in buisness reporting until the emergence of the Fourth Republic when he became one of the pioneer reporters of the National Assembly and served for six years as the chairman of the Senate Press Corps
NECA tasks FG on deregulation of oil industry
NIGERIA Employers Consultative Association, NECA, has called on the Federal Government to use the opportunity of the current decline in the price of crude oil in the International market to commence implementation of the policy on deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil industry.
Protect Nigeria’s democracy, Jang-led NGF tells govs
AHEAD of next month’s presidential and general elections, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, under the leadership of Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State, has urged governors to protect and defend the nation’s democracy.
Ebonyi Police raises alarm over use of youths as thugs
EBONYI State Police Command, yesterday raised alarm over the increasing use of youths as thugs, destruction of campaign bill boards, defacing of posters, sewing of uniforms for members of vigilante group and waylaying of campaign train rival parties across the state.
Experts confident Nigeria will be certified polio-free by 2018
Contrary to reports that Nigeria will by certified polio-free by 2015 Chairman Expert Review Committee, ERC, Mr. Oyewale Tomori has said Nigeria can only be certified polio free in 2018 if it does not record any new case of polio this year.
Emir of Kano, Aregbesola urge Muslims to be torch-bearer of Islam
The Emir of Kano, His royal Highness, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has urged Muslims to preach Islam in the correct manners and reflect its true teachings in their lives.
What greetings can do in Islam!
The Prophet said, “Allah created Adam in his image, sixty cubits (about 30 meters) in height. When He created him, He said (to him), ‘Go and greet that group of angels sitting there, and listen what they will say in reply to you, for that will be your greeting and the greeting of your offspring.’ Adam (went and) said, ‘As-Salamu alaikum (Peace be upon you).’
