Use Zakat for human devt- Ajimobi

Use Zakat for human devt- Ajimobi

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Muslims to use the institution of Zakat to promote equitable redistribution of wealth and foster a sense of solidarity among Muslims. Ajimobi gave the advice recently during the annual distribution of Zakat by the Elders Consultative Forum of Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Oyo state chapter in Ibadan.
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NY Times diversifies, to do food delivery

NY Times diversifies, to do food delivery

The New York Times has cooked up a new business idea, delivering meal kits that are linked to its interactive recipe website and mobile application.
The big US daily announced a tie-up Thursday with online meal preparer Chef’d that will allow Times readers to get home delivery of recipes featured by the newspaper.

Reps order immediate re-seal of Kogi Assembly

Reps order immediate re-seal of Kogi Assembly

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, to immediately re-seal the Kogi State House of Assembly pending the resolution of its crisis.

5 amazing things that can only happen in Abuja

5 amazing things that can only happen in Abuja

Abuja is home to most of Nigeria’s political technocrats. And while the city is largely considered quiet in comparison to its busy counterpart, Lagos, it is no surprise that a lot of amazing things happen around the city.

WARDC tasks girls on student unionism

WARDC tasks girls on student unionism

As a long-term strategy towards increasing the number of women in leadership and politics, the Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre, WARDC, in partnership with Voices for Change/UK Aid, recently organised a workshop for female students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State, to stimulate the girls’ interest in student unionism.

Judge Chides Ecobank’s Senior counsel for Disruption of Court Proceedings

Judge Chides Ecobank’s Senior counsel for Disruption of Court Proceedings

There was drama at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today when senior members of the bar accused Ecobank’s lawyer, A. O. Ogunba, SAN of disrespecting the bench in the matter between Honeywell Group and Ecobank. It will be recalled that on 16th October, 2015, Ecobank, through A.O. Ogunba, SAN, sought ex parte orders against Honeywell before Justice Tsoho. When Justice Tsoho refused to grant the orders, Ogunba on the same day went to Justice Yunusa J. to seek for the granting of the ex parte orders. Ogunba later succeeded in procuring the ex parte orders from Justice Yunusa; who is currently answering allegation of corruption before the National Judicial Council.

Diezani gate: EFCC quizzes Senator Chris Anyanwu, Mike Ahamba

Diezani gate: EFCC quizzes Senator Chris Anyanwu, Mike Ahamba

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has quizzed two leading politicians in connection with the $115 million cash disbursed by Fidelity Bank on the instruction of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison Madueke.