Muslim cleric opposes pardon, reintegration of criminals
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo An Islamic cleric, Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has condemned the pardon and reintegration of convicted criminals into society, describing the practice as inconsistent with Islamic principles. Abdulhakeem spoke on Saturday while delivering a lecture at the 20th anniversary of the Osun State Independent Shari’ah Panel in Osogbo. He argued that the implementation […]
Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France
Mayor of the nearby city of Nancy, Mathieu Klein, said the victims “died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives”.
Robert Lewandowksi agrees to join MLS side Chicago Fire
Poland captain Robert Lewandowski is set to leave European football after reaching an agreement to join Chicago Fire FC from FC Barcelona.
Primaries: Purported list of successful candidates fake, unauthorised – APC
Morka called on members, stakeholders and the general public to disregard any publication or report announcing the outcome of the primaries.
Pharmacists ask Senate to stop NHFRA Bill, warn of fresh health crisis
In a petition to the Senate, and made available to Vanguard, the pharmacists described the bill as an unnecessary duplication of existing laws and regulatory structures, insisting that the National Health Act 2014 already provides enough legal backing for the regulation of health facilities nationwide.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave – WHO
On Sunday morning, French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country just since Wednesday.
