Month: April 2021

NiDCOM Boss felicitates with Laosebikan, Uhaa

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has felicitated with the duo of Foluke Laosebikan, who was recently appointed as the Queen’s Counsel in Canada, and US-born Nigerian Professional Wrestler, Sesugh Uhaa, aka, “Apollo Crews”, on defeating Ettore “Big E” Ewen and claiming the new Intercontinental Championship. Dabiri-Erewa said their achievements were testament that Nigerians are truly remarkable, hardworking and trailblazers in whatever they set their minds and hearts to. According to her: “On behalf of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, I commend you both for keeping the…

Varsity Don,Afiz Oladosu to deliver UI Inaugural lecture Thursday

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The Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Professor Afiz Oladosu will on Thursday, April 15 deliver the University’s 489th Inaugural Lecture. Professor Oladosu, a cultural critic, public affairs analyst and a renowned public speaker titled his inaugural lecture ” Arab-Islamism, Afrabism and Contrapuntal Criticis “. The don explained that Inaugural lecture generally was an account of stewardship and this time would give him the opportunity to present to the world how he merited the professorial chair. “Professorial Inaugural Lectures,for a university teacher,is a passage that must not pass without…

DANGOTE, BUA AND MATTERS ARISING By Abba Dukawa

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Last December China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it was investigating Alibaba for alleged monopolistic business practices. The investigation came when SAMR realised that he had abused its market dominance when punished merchants if they didn’t sell their merchandise exclusively on its platforms through a practice dubbed “er xuan yi,” which means “choose one out of two.” Just last Saturday SAMR fine Alibaba $2.8 Billion For Abusing Its Dominant Market Position.   This is how supervision agencies of businesses of any country should be by protecting all.…

Your administration has proved justice, fairness, equity in governance – MUSWEN tells Oyetola

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The Muslim Ummah of South-west Nigeria (MUSWEN) on Sunday said the administration of Osun state Governor,Adegboyega Oyetola has exhibited justice, fair play and equity in the management of the state’s resources and affairs in the last two years. MUSWEN also applauded Oyetola for piloting the affairs of the State without trespassing into the sphere of disharmony in the guise of religion. MUSWEN is the umbrella body for all Muslims in the Southwest of Nigeria to serve as a symbol of Muslim unity in Yorubaland and as an exemplary ventilator of…

Ortom to deliver lecture on Insecurity In Nigeria,as NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel begins Press Week

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel will on Thursday, 15th April, 2021 hold its annual Press Week/Lecture with the Theme: “Insecurity in Nigeria: Restoring Peace, Unity and Progress” A statement jointly signed by the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Philip Nyam and the Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle in Abuja said the lecture would be delivered by the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Chief Samuel Ortom. The event will hold at NUJ, FCT Council Secretariat, Plot 4 Cadastral Zone Bo5, Ekukinam Street Utako, near ABC Transport by 10:00am.…

RAMADAN 1442 A.H: Sultan urges Muslims to look out for new moon

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), in a release signed by Director of Administration,Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu on behalf NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has felicitated with the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming Ramadan, 1442 A.H.   The statement read in part :   “The Council prays that Allah spares our lives to this and many more Ramadans on the surface of the earth and give us the ability to carry out good deeds as much as…

ISSS confers fellowship on Governor Bello

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The Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Confers Fellowship,ISSS on the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, FISS. The investiture which held at the Yar’Adua Centre on Sunday night was in recognition of the Governor’s demonstrated commitment and use of innovative approaches to secure lives and properties in his state of Kogi. The institute noted the Governor’s outstanding efforts in creating, maintaining, extending and promoting the nation’s most security state in Kogi. In addition to the fellowship, Governor Bello was also awarded the institute’s first ever ‘Security Personality Of The…

Niger Govt restricts movements of motorcycles, tricycles

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Concerned about the recent killings of security agents by gunmen on motor cycles, the Niger state government has announced the restriction of the use of motor cycles in Minna and its environs between 7 a.m and 7 p.m   The restriction order was contained in a statement made available to Channels Television in Minna by the state commissioner of information and strategy, Alhaji Abudulami Danlami. The restriction of the motorcycle, popularly known as Okada will be “till further notice” the government warned. According to the statement, “the restriction is part…

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

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Assalamu alaykum. Insha Allahu, the annual Women Tafsir session for English listeners being organized by the Abuja Muslim Forum will hold this year from 1st to 20th Ramadan at the normal venue, FOMWAN Model Nursery/Primary School, Aminu Kano Crescent, Opposite Hotel De Horizon, Close to Uthman Bin Affan (Banex) Mosque, Wuse II, Abuja. Time is 10:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m, insha Allah. Plan to attend and tell others. (Men can also attend) Jazaakumullaahu khayran. Umar Muhammad Cekpa Deputy Ameer, AMF.

Islamic View On Sighting Of The Moon To Start And End The Fast Of Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Saturday, Sha’aban 27, 144Islamic2 AH (April 10, 2021)   In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the most Gracious All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters, know that the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, with each month coinciding with the phases of the moon and lasting either 29 or 30 days. Traditionally, one marks the beginning of an Islamic month by looking at the…