Month: October 2021

EID-EL-MAULUD: Emulate virtues of humility and charity of Prophet Muhammad, Adeduntan charges leaders

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As Nigerians joined other Muslims worldwide to celebrate Eid-el- Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad(PBOH) today; leaders in the country have been admonished to emulate those special qualities of Prophet Muhammad(PBOH)while he was on earth. A leading Governorship aspirant for Oyo State number one seat ,who is also the Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, -Alhaji ,Chief ,Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan gave this admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud message to Nigerians and particularly the people of Oyo State. Alhaji Adeduntan urged all Muslims to imbibe the injunctions of Prophet Muhammad, which teach humility,…

MEET NUPE WRITERS AND AUTHORS

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Meet Nupe Indigenous writers with their brief biographies. This record is from Nupe Language School, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. 1. Alhaji Alhassan Wasagi is a Nupe writer and the Chief Imam of Wasagi. He wrote Nupe Arithmetics and Nupe Orthography among numerous of phalmplets to his name. He assisted so many Masters and PhD students in their final year research projects. 2. Rev. J.B Adams is a Nupe writer. He wrote Nupe Orthography and Ewo-wara among the over 15 Nupe books to his name. He was the first Nupe Teacher…

EID-EL MAULUD: Gov Sani Bello enjoins Muslims to embrace virtues of Prophet Muhammad

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has advocated the need for Muslim Ummah to reflect deeply over the unique conduct and lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as they joined their counterparts worldwide to mark this year’s Eid-el Maulud . The Governor in a message to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, said imbibing the spirit of love, patience, perseverance, humility, honesty, generosity and above all putting others first would guarantee peace, unity and Nigeria would be a better place to live in. Governor Sani Bello…

Maulud Nabbiy: Emulate shinning virtues of Prophet Muhammad, Oyetola tells Muslims

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Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has sent greetings to Muslims in the State and across the world as they mark the occasion of the Maulud Nabbiy, birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Governor in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of this celebration to reflect on the lessons and teachings of the Prophet, whom he said, led a life of service to Allah and humanity. Oyetola also urged them to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s shining virtues of love, compassion,…

Northern Nigerian Writers’ Forum describes ILLEC Nupe language study as an Engine to Nigerian Minority Languages.

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“Nupe Language embarked on the war against forignization since last 5 years. today we are the reference point to the endangered languages across the country. (Please read Northern Nigerian Writers Summit ___ NNWS)” Note:- part of this critical discussion were (Professor Idris Amali, Professor Amos Ihenacho, Dr. Solomon Sukukum, Jibrin Bala Jibrin Yikangi etc). (A) “I’m surprised at this villification of the promotion of any language here, describing it as “too much”. Unless I’m missing something, I don’t think the resources promoting Nupe is coming from the Summit. We all…

EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLING: I did not testify before FCT High Court over my late sister, Linda Igwetu, complainant contradicted the police …. Insists on N200m Compensation

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A complaint before the Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other units of the Nigerian Police Force, Chinenye Igwetu whose younger sister, Linda Igwetu was allegedly shot dead by Inspector Benjamin Peters, told the panel that she never testified before any FCT high court in respect of her late sister. Asked by the Chairman of the 11-Member panel if she made any testimonies before the FCT high court with regard to her late sister, she responded, “I don’t know anything about what he…

IIP SARS rejects DNA Test conducted by Nigerian Police …. Insists on independent test by NHRC

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The Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police at a resumed sitting on Monday rejected the DNA result presented before it by the Nigerian Police concerning the maternity of a minor, Elijah Tanko, who was allegedly abducted by child traffickers, insisting on an independent test by the National Human Hights Commission. The Chairman of the 11man panel, Justice Suleiman Galadima(Rtd) disclosed that the panel was not satisfied with the DNA result which was conducted…

Don’t allow your NIN to be linked to another person’s SIM – NCC warns Subscribers

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly warned telecoms consumers to ensure they do not allow their National Identification Number (NIN) to be linked to another person’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, no matter how close the person is to them.   The Commission gave the warning during its third run Telecom Consumer Town Hall on Radio (TCTHR) programme, broadcast live on Human Rights Radio, 101.1 FM in Abuja recently. The event was hosted on the platform of ‘NCC Digital Signature on Radio’.   The NCC Digital Signature on Radio…

NCC tasks Licensees on Compliance with Telecoms Regulations, License Conditions … As Danbatta pledges support for small operators

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has enjoined telecom licensees to always comply with the provisions of extant laws, subsidiary legislations and other regulatory frameworks put in place by the Commission to ensure a more competitive and sustainable telecoms sector in Nigeria.   The EVC gave the charge at a two-day tripartite dialogue of the Commission tagged, ‘Talk To The Regulator (TTTR) Forum’ which held in the ancient city of Kano on Friday, October 15, 2021. The programme had in attendance representatives…

Gov Yabaya Bello celebrates Ooni of Ife @ 47, lauds his youth inclusiveness drive

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has hailed the Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) on the occasion of his 47th birthday anniversary while he lauded the Royal Father’s youth inclusiveness drive..   The Governor’s birthday felicitation was contained in a Press statement signed on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu.   He similarly praised the Ooni for his exemplary leadership and courage noting that Ooni Adeyeye’s pan Nigerian disposition has helped promote unity and sustained peace in the country..   Governor Bello…