Don’t link begging, poverty to Islam-Scholars
Various Islamic scholars have dismissed the notion being held by some Muslims that poverty engenders piety, stressing that just as begging is antithetical to Islam, there is no correlation between poverty and piety. The scholars advised Muslims not to be laid back, but work hard, help each other through the institution of zakaat, avoid inordinate pursuit of wealth and shun all what constitute haram in the quest of means of livelihood.
Flourish Wellness resort redefining leisure in Gambia
It is not for nothing that The Gambia is known as the smiling coast of Africa because as a tourist destination it sure offers visitors all sorts of attractive and fascinating options to explore the best of the leisure world, leaving them with exciting and pleasurable memories.
Lagos tasks public on measures against relapse of Ebola
Lagos—The Lagos State Government yesterday advised the public to maintain adequate personal and environmental hygiene to prevent relapse of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
Lawmakers probe Pedro’s impeachment, 8 years after
An Ad-hoc committee has been constituted by the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly to look into the circumstances leading to the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor of the State, Mr. Femi Pedro, in May 2007, during the 5th Assembly.
We’ve uncovered plots to destabilize Osun – APC
Osogbo—All Progressives Congress APC in Osun State has said it has uncovered a secret plot by some agents of destabilization to allegedly cause mayhem in the state using the opportunity of the salary issues as reason to recruit a section of unsuspecting workers in the state into their evil plots.
Ojo boat mishap: I wish my son listened to his grandmother’s advise—Victim’s mother
Corpses of the six pupils that died in the boat mishap in Ojo Local Government were yesterday recovered by the rescue teams and buried by their parents amid tears and anguish.
