The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has urged Muslims to remain guided by COVID-19 protocols as they partake in Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This was made known by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, in a statement titled, ‘AbdulRazaq bids Muslims, Kwarans blessed Eid-el-Kabir.’ The statement read, “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has…
A roadside bomb attack targeted a Baghdad suburb on Monday, killing at least 20 people and wounding 35 others, Iraqi security officials said. The attack took place in a busy market of Sadr City, the officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. It happened a day before the Eid al-Adha…
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun and his Deputy, Benedict Alabi, have congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the 1442 AH Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging them not to forget the symbolic significance of the celebration. Oyetola’s message was contained in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, in Osogbo on Monday. He encouraged the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo has kicked against the suspension of two of its lawmakers by the party’s caucus in the state House of Assembly. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Chairman of the party, Mr Charles Ugwuh, and read to newsmen in Owerri on Monday by the party’s…
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all agric-related institutions and agencies in the country to revive the nation’s agricultural sector. Buhari gave the order while inaugurating the National Land Agricultural Development Agency (NALDA) Integrated Farm Centre at Suduje, near Daura, in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Monday. He stated that the revitalisation would…
An Anambra High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Sen. Ugochukwu Uba as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for the governorship poll in the state. The presiding Judge, Justice Obiora Nwabunike, gave the order in his judgment on the matter instituted by Uba, against INEC, PDP and Valentine Ozigbo,…
Robinhood Markets Inc. is seeking a valuation of $35 billion in its initial public offering, just short of the highest analyst projections, as the free trading app advances toward a debut likely to draw in buyers from its own novice investor base. The company at the center of this year’s meme stock frenzy will market…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Albert Lokonga from Anderlecht for £18 million ($25m). The Gunners have seen off reported competition from clubs in Italy to land the 21-year-old, who has committed to a five-year deal at Emirates Stadium. Lokonga will join up with his new Arsenal team-mates ahead of their pre-season trip to Florida…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state, Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The governor, who called for tolerance and religious harmony at all times, urged Islamic faithful to reflect on the essence of the festival, which he described as the “Festival of Sacrifice.”…
