Day: July 30, 2020

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…

AH, NWOHA RETURNS TO ALLAH! By Mahfouz Adedimeji

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I have been distraught and devastated since yesterday when a digger was driven right into my heart. That was on account of the sad news of Alhaji Yusuf Nwoha’s death. There is still a lump in my throat and I shiver as I manage to write this. Until his death, Alhaji Nwoha was the Director of Administration, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Innaa liLlaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’uun! This death is turn by turn; from Allah we come and to Him we shall all return. Though death is…

Osun announces passage of Afenifere Leader, Ayo Fasanmi ….. says he was a humble, selfless leader

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The State Government of Osun has announced the death of Elder Statesman, respected politician and national leader of the Afenifere Group, Pa. Ayorinde Fasanmi, who passed on at the ripe old age of 94. His passage was confirmed by his first son, Hon. Justice Obafemi Fasanmi, on behalf of the family. Pa. Fasanmi was an epitome of humility, selflessness and integrity. He made enviable and remarkable contributions to his profession, to the socio-political development of Yorubaland, and to the nation at large. In the old Western Nigeria, Pa Fasanmi served…

Lawan mourns Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the family, friends and political associates of Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, the leader of Yoruba socio-cultural and political association who died on Wednesday at the age of 94 years. Lawan also commiserated with the government and people of Ekiti State and the Yoruba people in general over the demise of a leader who throughout his life was committed to the cause of his people and Nigeria. The Senate President said the late elder statesman made immense contributions to nation-building as…

EID-EL-ADHA: Islamic Welfare Foundation felicitates with Muslims

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An Islamic charity organization, Islamic Welfare Foundation has congratulated Muslim ummah especially in Nigeria.The group in its Eid-el-kabir message signed by Engr. Abu Salami ,National Coordinator,praised Almighty Allah for his bless over the Muslim ummah across the globe. Read the statement in full : “To Allah be the glory, praises and adorations. Allah is he whom we shall continue to bow and succumb as individuals and as a group. We thank Allah for keeping us intact as a group since the last Eid. May his name be praise.” “May Allah’s…

Eid-El-Kabir: Wase felicitates muslims,urges unity, peace among Nigerians

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this years’s Eid el-Kabir Sallah celebration. In his Sallah message to all Muslims issued on Thursday, Wase called on the Muslim faithful to use the festive period for sober reflection and to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice for peace, unity and progress of the country. He also called for prayers during the Sallah celebration for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic that has been ravaging the world. He said…

Eid-el-Kabir : Our Lives Matter As We Celebrate – Senate spokesman

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Muslims have been enjoined to be cautious of the fact that the ravaging Covid-19 is still much around as they celebrate Eid-el-Adh’a. In a congratulatory message he signed, Senate Spokesperson, Dr Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru,has felicitated with the Muslim in the World and particularly his constituents on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Reminding the people that the big Islamic celebration teaches piety, patience and endurance, Senator Basiru called on muslims to let the lessons reflect in their daily activities. “With patience and endurance, whatever we besiege Allaah for will be done,and with the…