By Shakirudeen Bankole The former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has expressed deep concern over the growing number of faith-based organisations in Nigeria, which, paradoxically, coincides with a disturbing increase in moral decadence across the nation. Fashola, who also served as Nigeria’s former Minister of Power, Works and Housing, made this
In a revelation that has taken both fans and critics by surprise, American actor Penn Badgley, best known for his unnerving portrayal of Joe Goldberg in the psychological thriller series YOU, has disclosed a deeply personal habit—reading passages from the Holy Quran every night as a means of calming his mind and reconnecting with his
The arrival of a newborn is among the greatest blessings bestowed by Allah upon a family. In Islam, this moment is not only celebrated with joy but also observed through prophetic traditions that carry both spiritual significance and practical wisdom. The Sunnah practices taught by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provide a structured and
The Kaaba, located in the heart of Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, stands as the most revered and spiritually significant structure in Islam. Known as the House of Allah, it is the direction of prayer for over a billion Muslims worldwide and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Each year, millions of believers from
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared that the potential withdrawal of Meta Platforms Inc. from Nigeria will not exempt the tech giant from its legal obligations, including the $220 million fine recently upheld by a Nigerian tribunal over alleged violations of consumer and data protection laws. This development follows Meta’s threat
By Amidat Shittu Opeyemi The 6th Biennial Zonal Women’s Conference of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) climaxed today Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Eti-Osa Local Community Development Area of Lagos State. The parley brought together Muslim women and faithful from across the Lagos Zone 1 administrative formations of the Islamic organisation . Speaking at the event,
By Shakirudeen Bankole The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos State, was a Mekkah of sort on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as Nigeria’s movers and shakers converged to rain encomiums on Nasru-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) for its milestone 30th Anniversary at a commemorative lecture. The theme of the event was: “Faith, Social Justice and
Lafarge Africa Plc has graduated 30 female truck drivers under its Women on Wheels (WoW) training programme in Calabar, Cross River State, further advancing its commitment to gender inclusion and capacity building within Nigeria’s logistics sector. The graduation ceremony, held at the Lafarge Driving Institute, marked a major milestone in the company’s efforts to diversify
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a staggering ₦80 billion in multiple bank accounts linked to a former managing director of one of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) refineries, as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged $2.9 billion fraud involving the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s moribund refineries. The anti-graft
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has refuted claims by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suggesting that recent flight delays and cancellations were due to a shortage of aircraft in its fleet. In a statement released over the weekend, the airline insisted that it operates with a fleet larger than the number of aircraft it
