Preparing for Eid-il-Kabir
Eid-il-Kabir or Adha is around the corner again, just as the hajj rites in the Holy land is gathering momentum. The attention the two occasions creates every year is great. Eid-il-Adha is a feast of sacrifice which honours Ibrahim’s commitment to God when ordered to offer up his only son, Ismail for a sacrifice.
United’s lack of world-class signings worry Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez admits he was hoping for “more world-class players” to arrive at Manchester United as Jose Mourinho faces up to a frustrating deadline day.
Why I can’t become CAN president, says Adeboye
THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has given reasons why he has rebuffed all entreaties for him to assume the headship of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.
PANDEF condoles with Dickson over mother’s death
UGHELLI—THE leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State over the demise of Mrs. Goldcoast Dickson, mother of the governor of the state, Mr Seriake Dickson, which occurred at the University of Texas MD, Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
President Buhari congratulates Lawrence Onoja at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with former Governor of Plateau and Katsina states, Maj.-Gen. Lawrence Onoja (rtd), who turns 70 on Aug. 10.
Bayelsa Assembly adjourns indefinitely, reject NASS water control bill
YENAGOA—BAYELSA State House of Assembly has proceeded on a recess sine die to enable members rest after many months of legislative tasks and passage of over 116 bills.
