Month: April 2020

Omo-Agege greets Ovie of Agbarha-Otor on his birthday

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with the Ovie of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Richard Oghenevwogaga Ebelle (Okorefe 1), on the occasion of his birthday. Senator Omo-Agege, in a goodwill message he personally signed, applauded the royal father for his exemplary leadership in piloting the affairs of his people in Agbarha-Otor Kingdom. According to the lawmaker, King Ebelle’s “ascension to the revered throne of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom, is undoubtedly a divine design by God Almighty to…

Gov Oyetola names Amitolu Shittu DG Amotekun Corps, Richard Tinubu DG BOSS

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The State of Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a foremost human rights activist and Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Comrade Amitolu Shittu, as the Director-General (DG) of the newly established Amotekun Corps. Similarly, he has named Richard Tinubu as the Director-General (DG) of Bureau of Social Services (BOSS), a trainer and management Consultant, Richard Tinubu, who spent the better part of his working career at an American company, Computing Solutions Outfit, NCR Nigeria Plc, where he rose to the position of Senior Manager, Marketing.   BOSS was established…

RAMADAN: Gov Sani Bello urges Muslims to pray for peace, end of COVID-19

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Muslims have been enjoined to use this period of Ramadan fast to pray for peace and the return of normal life to the world. Chairman North Central Governors Forum and Governor of Niger state, Abubakar Sani stated this as Muslims commenced Ramadan Fast. A statement made available to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mrs Noel Berje ,Governor Sani Bello explained that this year’s Ramadan fast is being observed with the world ravaged by (COVID 19) Pandemic and congratulated them as they embark on spiritual mission at this unique…

#COVID-19Thoughts: Tsunami Loading, By Patrick O. Okigbo III

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Mr. State Governor, the Tsunami is quite close now but you still have some time to lay the sandbags. This is the time to get into emergency mode and plan for the worst. What will you do when it becomes obvious to you, in a few weeks, that you can’t pay salaries, provide public services, provide security, etc.? What will you do when hordes of criminals take to the streets..? If you are a state governor in Nigeria and you are not already working round the clock, night and day,…

RAMADAN : NUJ FCT felicitates with Muslim colleagues,

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The Nigeria Union of Journalist NUJ,FCT council today in a statement signed by the its Chairman,Emmanuel Ogbeche has felicitated with Muslim colleagues and other faithful around the world on the commencement of the 1441 AH (2020) Ramadan fasting. Ogbeche also urged journalists to stay vigilant and observe all the health protocols in place against the Covid-19 pandemic. He said: “Dear Muslim Colleagues, As you embark on this spiritual journey of piety, sacrifice and self-denial, the executive and members of our council wish you the grace and strength of the Almighty…

COVID-19 RAMADAN: Extend charity to all ,MURIC urges Muslims

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In its Ramadan message, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sent fraternal greetings to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Sultan of Sokoto and all Muslims in the country on the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan. The Islamic human rights organization said there was every reason for Nigerians to thank Allah for being alive at this trying period. It appealed to Muslims to extend its Ramadan feeding and other charity programmes to people of all faiths. This was revealed in a Ramadan message circulated to pressmen on Friday, 24th April, 2020…

What Ramadan’s Fasting Means To Muslims By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Friday, Ramadan 1st, 1441 AH (April 24, 2020) In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, the fourth pillar of Islam is fasting (in Arabic: Siyam or Saum). And it is to fast throughout the month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar). This is an act…

Ramadan: We’ll come out of Covid-19 stronger, better – Oyetola

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the State and around the world on the commencement of the 1441 AH (2020) Ramadan fasting, said the observance of fasting amidst the battle against Coronavirus was not a mere coincidence. He noted that the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world challenged humanity and its faith in Allah, urging the Muslim Ummah to hold fast to their faith in their creator in both times of prosperity and hardship in order to validate the sincerity of our faith. Oyetola…

RAMADAN: Kogi First Lady, Rashida Bello felicitates with Muslim faithfuls …..calls for prayers to end COVID-19

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Wife of the Kogi state Governor Mrs Rashida Bello in her Ramadan message, has called on Muslim faithfuls to pray fervently during the Ramadan for the Covid-19 that is presently ravaging the world, to come to an end. Rashida Bello also appealed to all kogites to be one another’s brother and sister’s keeper at this trying times with the economic effect of covid-19 biting hard at families. She noted that as Muslims, it is pertinent at this Ramadan season to emulate the holy prophet ‘s generosity by providing Food and basic…

COVID-19: We are determined to contain spread -Oyetola ….as Ooni donates motorised fumigators

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The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has said his government would spare no effort in tackling the spread of the Coronavirus in the state. He said his administration was committed to employing the necessary technology and creativity to prevent community spread of the virus.   This was even as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi donated Motorised Modular Fumigators to support the efforts of the state in containing spread of the virus. The locally fabricated Fumigator, converts liquid disinfectant to fog and it is used to fumigate large…