Navy impounds barge with 120,000 litres of illegal crude
THE Nigerian Navy has impounded a barge containing about 120,000 litres of alleged illegal crude oil at Elem Kalabari in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
We’re victims of state-sponsored violence —Shi’ite
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, the Shi’ite Islamist sect in Nigeria, has alleged that its members were victims of state-sponsored violence aimed at silencing them.
Welcome back girls! Nigerians, Presidency tell 21 Chibok girls
THE Presidency, yesterday, confirmed the release of 21 Chibok school girls, following dialogue with leaders of Boko Haram, their abductors, after 911 days in captivity.
Consumers decry operators inadequacies at NCC forum
Telecommunication Consumers in the South east, yesterday, raised serious concerns about the inadequacies of the operators of Nigeria Telecommunication industry.
Cattle Grazing: FCTA convicts 16 herdsmen, impounds 32 cattle, 38 sheep
ABUJA—THE Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has said that 16 herdsmen, who grazed their cattle in the nation’s capital city, have been prosecuted and convicted by the Sanitation Mobile Court, just as 32 cattle and 38 sheep have been impounded.
Recession: Buhari, Saraki, Dogara join Christian lawmakers to pray for Nigeria
AS the country battles the current economic recession, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senate President are expected to join Christian legislators in the National Assembly including the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to offer prayers for the economic recovery of the country.
Reps move to reduce President powers on sack of judges
THE House of Representatives yesterday moved to reduce the power of the President in the sack of judges.
Corruption: Eight more judges under probe —EFCC
Exactly one week after the Department of State Service, DSS, arrested seven judges on suspicion of corrupt practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, revealed last night, that it was also probing no fewer than eight others for graft-related offences.
Recruitment: Reps urge FG to comply with federal character principles
THE House of Representatives, yesterday, asked the Federal Government to comply with Federal Character Principles in appointments and recruitments into public offices and government agencies.
No petition against 2 arrested S-Court justices —NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, summoned the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, over the arrest of seven superior court judges by the Department of State Service, DSS.
How to live ‘Islam’ within families (3)
Understand and fulfill responsibilities toward other family members: Living with other family members also necessitates that each of us learns the rights of others. As Muslims, we should know the rights of our parents, children, spouses, siblings, and others. For example, Allah provides us clear instructions about kindness to parents.
