Almost 1.5 million Muslims begin hajj
From Asia, Africa and points in between, nearly 1.5 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to Islam's holiest sites Saturday, undeterred by last year's deadly stampede. The numbers are down because of the absence of tens of thousands of Iranians over tensions between their Shiite nation and the Sunni-dominated Gulf kingdom.
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Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, others support Rebirth Project
By AYO ONIKOYI A team from the Nigerian Rebirth Project led by its founder, Comrade Isaac Balami recently visited some royal fathers across the country. The familiarisation tour of palaces of Obas and Emirs and other traditional rulers is to further authenticate the genuineness and national interest which is the core objective of the Rebirth […]
Presidency to scale down N500bn poverty alleviation fund
THE Federal Government yesterday, disclosed that the earlier appropriated N500 billion poverty alleviation fund would be scaled down as the nation continues to groan and grind under recession.
Nigeria’s economic woes hit Eid ram sales
With the naira currency in free fall and inflation soaring, few Nigerians can escape the country’s economic troubles — and that includes Muslims preparing for Eid al-Adha.
Presidency to scale down N500bn poverty alleviation fund
THE Federal Government yesterday, disclosed that the earlier appropriated N500 billion poverty alleviation fund would be scaled down as the nation continues to groan and grind under recession.
