Month: September 2021

Friday Sermon : How Arrogance And Pride (Al-Kibr) Destroys Us And Our Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! In Shaa Allah, today’s Khutbah (sermon) aims at explaining and finding out the remedies for the disease of arrogance and pride that has been rampant among the people in contemporary Muslim world, particularly Nigerian Muslim society. From the origins of Islamic history, humility (Khushu/Tawadu’u) has occupied a central place in…

A peep into: PROFESSOR U.G DANBATTA’S CATALYSING NIGERIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE by Prof. Chidi Emmanuel Akujor, FAS FRAS (UK), FNIP, FSESN, FRAES, FASN.

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Introduction This is a book that has a total of 531 pages including 27 preliminary pages. It is well organized in 8 sections with each section corresponding fairly with 8-point Agenda of the Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) of the EVC’s first tenure. The organization of the book in time sequence makes for excellent reading and clear understanding of the activities of Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC in the last 5 years. The forward is beautifully presented by the late quintessential elder statesman, Ahmed Joda, CFR. It is unfortunate that he didn’t…

Marwa: Birthday tribute to an enigma By Femi Babafemi

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The danger of writing a tribute to any high profile personality in Nigeria today is obvious: the writer runs the risk of being misrepresented as a political praise singer, or at times, time and tide can cast him as a bootlicker, especially, if the subject of his adulation suffers a reversal of fortune, materially or reputation-wise. But with Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), OFR, you can safely write an eulogy because, you can be sure that ten years later, his stock will remain bullish. So, as he clocks 68…

Gov Sani Bello mourns Emir Of Kontagora, Alhaji Saidu Namaska

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Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello of is grieved by the death of the Emir of Kontagora Alhaji Saidu Namaska. The Governor in a statement eulogized the traditional ruler describing him as a man of peace who ensured peace and tranquility in his emirate throughout his reign. Governor Sani Bello said the deceased Emir was so much an asset to the entire people of Kontagora emirate owing to his fatherly role to all. He acknowledged that Sarkin Sudan served humanity with all sincerity, commitment and dedication pointing out that…

Niger SSG mourns Sarkin Sudan Kontagora, describes him as Promoter of Peace, Unity

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The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed grief and sadness over the death of the Sarkin Sudan, Kontagora,Alhaji Saidu Namaska. In a condolence message on behalf of the Government and people of Niger State, Ahmed Matane stated that with the passing of Alhaji Saidu Naska, Niger State and Nigeria as a whole has lost one of its longest-reigning monarchs, whose contributions to the peaceful co-existence of his subjects and unity among Nigerians cannot be forgotten in years to come. The SSG described the late Sarkin…

Gov Sule unveils Nasarawa potentials, seeks partnership with UK Govt

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has sought further partnership with the government and people of the United Kingdom, particularly in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, mining, agriculture and education. Engineer Sule stated this while playing host to the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, at the Government House, on Wednesday. While noting that Nasarawa State and Nigeria as a whole, will continue to benefit from the wealth of the British government and its people, particularly in the area of poverty reduction, healthcare, human capital development, among others, the…

Gov Sani Bello eulogizes Emir Of Suleja,Awwal Ibrahim@80

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated the Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Mohammed Awwal Ibrahim as he turned 80. The Governor in a statement, extolled the virtues of the Royal father, described him as a man who has spent most of his life in service to humanity ranging from public service, politics and traditional institution. Governor Sani Bello maintained that the contributions of the octogenarian in the development of not just his Emirate and state, but the country at large can not be ignored. He said, as the first…

FEC approves 5G policy for Nigeria

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The Federal Executive Council has approved the National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) Networks for Nigeria’s Digital Economy. The 5G Policy was approved at the Council meeting today, Wednesday, 8th September 2021, following the presentation by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami). A statement signed by the Technical Assistant on Information Technology to the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,Dr Femi Adeluyi said the implementation of the National Policy is with immediate effect. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,Prof.Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami who…

Buhari Appoints Waziri-Azi NAPTIP DG

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.President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Waziri-Azi, as Director General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘President Buhari appoints Fatima Waziri-Azi as DG NAPTIP’. According to the statement, her appointment was after a recommendation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, who expressed the “urgent need for the Ministry to intensify on the existing capacity in NAPTIP…

How NDLEA intercepted N6bn insurgents’ drugs in Lagos port —Marwa

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Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) on Wednesday 8th September, 2021 has revealed details of how loads of Captagon, a brand of Amphetamine meant for insurgents camps in Nigeria were intercepted by operatives of the Agency at the Apapa port in Lagos. Speaking at a media briefing to update the public on the recent seizure, Marwa condemned the evil intent of those behind the importation of the illicit substance into the country at a very critical time when the…