Month: October 2021

FOMWAN decries rising cases of Drug Abuse among Women

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The National Executive Council of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN has decried the rising cases of drug abuse among girls and young women in Nigeria. The National Amirah(President) of Association,Hajiya Rafia Sanni pledged to work with relevant agencies and associations to curb this menace and to advance the course of Muslim Women and the Girl Child in the society.   “This worrisome reality requires decisive actions. We need all hands on deck to change this unpalatable narrative and development. At FOMWAN, we will continue to embark…

Man bites off Ex-Girlfriend’s finger in Ogun

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A middle aged man, Azeez Kuforiji, was on Wednesday arrested in a Ogun state for allegedly biting off the index finger of his ex-girlfriend, Soliat. The police charged Kuforiji, whose address was not provided, with assault and inflicting a wound. The suspect committed the offence on October 12, and has been taken to Wawa Police Station in Ogun State. It was gathered that the suspect visited the victim who is a shop attendant at her office in Arepo, Ogun State and attacked her for not answering his phone calls. “He…

Oyo Govt set to revoke contracts from 22 firms

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The Oyo state Government, on Thursday, has said it will not hesitate to revoke unexecuted contracts on renovation and construction projects, under its 2012-2018 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Project from defaulting contractors in the State. The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board said this was in line with directives from the Universal Basic Education Commission, Abuja. Speaking with the twenty-two contractors in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran explained that the contracts would be terminated following a breach of contract terms. He noted that many…

FG Orders TV Stations To Feature Sign Language Interpreters

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Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that his ministry will be directing the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to compel public and private television stations to feature sign language interpreters during their major news presentations. Mohammed said this on Thursday October 14, in Abuja at the 2021 Annual Lecture of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). The Minister made the promise after a participant at the event, Monsurat Abdulwasiu noted that the deaf had been excluded by the media. She said; “Only the Nigeria Television Authority…

Prof Kayode Adebowale Emerges UI 13th Vice Chancellor

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The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (UI), John Odigie Oyegun, has announced Professor Kayode Adebowale as the new Vice Chancellor of the nation’s Premier University. Oyegun, made this announcement at a press conference held shortly after the council screen eight candidates shortlisted for the exalted position in the university. The eight candidates who were shortlisted from the 15 aspirants were: Professor Adeyinka Aderinto, the acting Vice Chancellor Prof A.B Ekanola, Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, Professor Ebenezer Olatunde Farounbi, Professor Babatunde Lawal Salako, Professor Kayode Adebowale,…

Just Foundation unveils Sermon Guide for Imams …. as Muslim Ummah tasks religious leaders on fight against corruption

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Muslim leaders has been charged on the need to join hands with relevant agencies in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Muslim Ummah gave this charge at the public presentation of a book titled’titled : “Sermon Guide for Imams” yesterday,Thursday 14th October, 2021, in Abuja. The book published by an Islam faith based organization,Just Foundation of Al-habibiyyah Islamic Society with the support of MacArthur Foundation is focused on Accountability and Transparency for religious leaders especially the Imams , on how Islamic clerics can imbibe lifestyle that is free of…

How Nobel Prizes Started In 1895. Today Is A Big History.

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Thanks Alhaji Ismaila Usman Sarki, Sarkin Arewan Nupe for supporting Nupe Prize 2021.. Please, Contest In Pure Nupe Creative Writing (Nupe Prize) and Win N200,000.00 Naira. As many things move a society to a greater heights, many things kill it to a low count. And anytime you are part of those who nourish it, your heart will be at rest and even the community itself you sprinkles water on will continue to grow green. If you recall, we started pure Nupe Language worldwide writing Competition from Nupe School for the…

Friday Sermon: How Islam Sincerely Liberates Women By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! For centuries, Muslim women in all corners of the world have been aware of the liberation that is achieved by adhering to the concept of Hijab. Current world events have once again brought…

ICAN lauds improvement in Kogi’s accountability ranking index ….. Honours Gov Yahaya Bello with Pillar of Transparency and Accountability Award

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has acknowledged the improvement of Kogi State on its ICAN’S Novel Accountability Index (ICAN AI) revealing that the state moved from 12th to 7th position in its 2019 assessments. The institute made this known on Thursday through The 56th president of the accounting body in Nigeria, Mrs Comfort Olujumoke Eyitayo , CFR, CFA, FCA during a courtesy visit to the state Governor while she added that such improvement was worthy of note and signaled a better ranking in the future She noted…

NYSC DG honoured as Fellow of Historical Society of Nigeria

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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has been conferred with the fellowship of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN). This honour was bestowed on him at the 66th Annual Conference of the Society which held in Enugu. In his welcome address, the President of the Historical Society of Nigeria, Professor Okpeh Okpeh Jr. said Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim and other awardees of the prestigious fellowship were selected for the honour in recognition of their contributions and dedication towards promoting the activities of the Historical Society…