Month: July 2020

Women with fibroids can experience painful sex — Gynaecologist

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A Specialised Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Abosede Lewu, says some women with fibroids can experience painful sex, painful mensuration and other devastating symptoms. Lewu, Team Lead at Girlsaide Initiative and Convener, Keep All Mothers Alive Project, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday that symptoms of fibroids could be huge, stressful and sometimes devastating. NAN reports that July is Fibroid Awareness Month, a time set aside to bring attention to a common, yet under-discussed women’s health issue. Lewu described fibroids as abnormal growths of the muscles of the womb…

RAPE: Emulate Ismail, Luqman, MURIC tells Nigerian

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Nigerians have been advised to emulate Prophets Ismail and Luqman in order to find a lasting solution to the problem of rape which has become rampant in modern societies, especially Nigeria   The advice was offered by an Islamic human rights association, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) in its Salah message signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. for this year’s Id al-Kabiir which is being marked today, Friday 31st July, 2020.   The group said, “We felicitate with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of…

Eid el Kabir: Ogbomoso North Council Chair ,Hon Ajagbe felicitates with Muslims

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ThevCaretaker Chairman, Ogbomoso North Local Government,Hon. Ajagbe Ibrahim Abiodun felicitate with Muslims on the celebration of 2020 Eid el Kabir ,he then called for total submission to the will of Allah. In a statement released by his Press Secretary ,Hon. Ajagbe congratulated Muslims for being alive to witness another Eid el Kabir celebration even among all the difficulties and the pandemic facing the Nation. Hon. Ajagbe urged Muslims to be thankful to Allah as they celebrate and also not forget the lessons taught by the celebration ‘As we celebrate let…

EID-EL-KABIR: Pray for our dear country,Rep Akinremi Jagaban urges Muslims,others

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Member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House Of Representative, Rep Prince Akinremi Jagaban (PAJ) has called on all Muslims in Nigeria to pray for our country as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir ,the symbol of faith. In a message through his Special Assistant on News Media today July 31st, Jagaban enjoined Muslims in Nigeria most especially Ibadan Federal constituents to pray for the country as the nation battling with deadly Corona virus, also pray for unity and progress of Nigeria. He Said “May Allah perfect so many things in the…

Eid-el-Kabir :Embrace accountability as act of worship, ALBNI tasks Nigerians

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Nigerians have been told to reflect on the occasion of this year’s celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir to promote accountability in both public and private offices as an act of worship acceptable to Allah and mankind. Executive Director, Accountable Leadership for Better Nigeria Initiative, (ALBNI), Remi Adebayo stated this in a statement to felicitate with Muslim faithful over the 2020 Eid celebrations. Rejoicing with Muslims across the nation, Adebayo noted that the peculiarity of celebrating this Sallah in the midst of global Covid-19l pandemic called for a reflection of how accountability…

EID-L-KABIR:Let’s keep hope in God alive, Oyo speaker urges Nigerians

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Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in Allah as demonstrated by the duo during their trying times. Hon Ogundoyin in his Sallah message also enjoined Nigerians to emulate the level of obedience and devotion demonstrated by Prophet Ibraheem and his son as to receive uncommon mercy and favor from Allah. While congratulating Muslims across message congratulated Muslims across the country, particularly the teeming Muslims in Oyo State on the festival, Ogundoyin described the celebration as another opportunity for faith renewal…

EXCLUSIVE: Magu’s Full Response to Malami’s allegations Against Him

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The suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) Ibrahim Magu, has denied that he fraudulently enriched himself by diverting and mismanaging proceeds of recovered assets. In his response to a presidential probe panel investigating allegations of gross misconduct against him by the Attorney general of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, Mr Magu described the allegations against him as false and calculated to tarnish his image despite the “commendable” achievements of the EFCC under his leadership. In the detailed response, obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Magu instead…

Eid el-Kabir: NUJ FCT Calls For Prayers,Tolerance

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council has called on its Muslim members to use the occasion of the 2020 Eid el-Kabir 2020 Sallah celebrations to pray for the security and peace of the territory and country at large. The Council also urged tolerance and kindness amongst all peoples and religions, stressed that these were virtues without borders. A statement by Chairman of Council, Emmanuel Ogbeche, and Ochiaka Ugwu, Secretary, said that Sallah should be seen as a period in which prayers, love and tolerance should be exhibited for the…

EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATION: IGP orders intensive patrols, assures adequate security · ….. ​enjoins citizens to voluntarily obey ban on mass socio-religious gatherings

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As part of efforts to ensure a crime free Eid-el Kabir celebration in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has directed the Commissioners of Police in all the States of the Federation and the FCT as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the seventeen (17) Zonal Commands to intensify confidence building patrols in all nooks and crannies of the country particularly on major highways and around critical national infrastructure.   The IGP, while assuring Nigerians of adequate security, congratulates the Muslim Faithfuls in…

Gov Sani-Bello urges Muslim faithful to imbibe virtues of Eid-el-Kabir

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Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum Abubakar Sani Bello has extended warmest felicitation to Muslims as they joined their counterparts the world over to celebrate Eid-el Kabir . Sani Bello in a sallah message through his Chief Press Secretary Mary Noel-Berje expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for His boundless blessings and allowing them to witness another significant religious festival which focused on faith and total submission to His will as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to fulfill Allah’s command to sacrifice his son Ismael. Governor Sani-Bello then…