Month: May 2022

BLASPHEMY: Killing through jungle justice is anti-Islam, barbaric – MMPN

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The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has condemned in strong terms the jungle justice meted out to a girl ,Deborah Emmanuel in Sokoto state who was said to have committed a blasphemy against the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (SAW) on Thursday, described such action as anti- Islam, barbaric and sad.   In a statement by the National President of MMPN, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, described the case of mob killing of the girl in Sokoto as a criminal offence in Islamic law.   “Allah says in Qur’an 5 verse…

[Friday Sermon] Deborah Killing: Stop Taking Law into Your Own Hands! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! A female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in‪ Sokoto‬ State was yesterday Thursday burnt alive over comment against our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).  …

NAFDAC partners NYSC on healthy living for Nigerians

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has appealed for support from the National Youth Service Corps for the promotion of healthy living among Nigerians.   The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof (Mrs) Moji Adeyeye stated this today in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAFDAC and NYSC.   Adeyeye said that Corps Members’ presence in all the 774 Local Government Areas of the country would be a good driver of the initiative as they would serve as change agents to sensitize…

FCT Police nabs 3 suspects over murder of missing Corps Member …. launches manhunt on others at large.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 3 suspects in connection to the criminal conspiracy and the gruesome murder of one Terungwa Stephenie a 26 years old Corps Member of City homes estate, Lokogoma.   The arrest was made following the deployment of Tactical and Intelligence assets at the Command’s disposal, attached to the Homicide department of the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID). The suspected trio namely; Jenifer Tsembe a 26 years old female, Monday Simon (a.k.a Black) a 36 years old male, and Solomon Abu a male…

PDP is on Path to Perdition over refusal to zone Presidency – Coalition

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Two national grassroots organisations today warned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) they are on the Path to perdition over their refusal to zone its presidential ticket to the southern region of the country.   The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) and Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) in a statement released after the PDP NEC aligned itself with the recommendation of the PDP National Zoning Committee that the Presidential Election should be left open, stated that the PDP violated its constitution by failing to zone its presidential…

FCT Minister applauds NYSC on community development projects ,as scheme launches 2022 CDS activities, DG’s Award

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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello has poured encomiums on the Management of National Youth Service Corps for mentoring Corps Members towards the provision of viable projects to develop their host communities across the country.   He said “Corps Members’ efforts in diverse fields of endeavour have immensely transformed the socio-economic development of the country.”   The Minister stated this today in his address at the launching of Community Development Service activities for 2022 and Director General’s CDS Award, with the theme; “Harnessing the Gains…

2023 : Oyo Guber hopeful,Azeez Popoola Adeduntan set to hold declaration rally …. supporters across 33 LGA’s to attend

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All is now set for 2023 Governorship hopeful on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Prince Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan will address World Press Conference on Tuesday, 17th May, 2022.   It was gathered that the press conference is being put together by friends and political associates of the leading governorship aspirant to unveil his manifestoes and plans ahead of the party primaries and specifically for the good people of Oyo State.   The press conference is scheduled to hold at Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan…

After 38 years, DSS removes Nigerian journalist ,Lanre Arogundade from watchlist

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The Department of State Security Service (DSS) has removed a journalist, Lanre Arogundade, from a watchlist in which his name featured for 38 years, the Director General of the Service, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, has said. Mr. Bichi spoke on Wednesday when a delegation from the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) visited him in Abuja, as part of the organisation’s ongoing high-level engagements on the safety of journalists and press freedom in Nigeria Mr. Arogundade, who is the Director of the Lagos-based International Press Centre (IPC), was…

NAF commences activities to mark 58th Anniversary

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced activities to mark its 58th anniversary celebration due to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kano from 19 to 21 May 2022.     This was disclosed today by the Chairman, Organizing Committee, NAF Day 2022 Celebration/Reunion, Air Commodore Olasunkanmi Abidoye at a press briefing held at the Headquarters NAF, Abuja. The Chairman also disclosed that the theme of the anniversary which is, “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Efficiency in Joint Operations for Effective Response to Contemporary National Security Imperatives,” is aimed at…

NHRC Flags-Off 2022 Nationwide Detention Centers Audit ….. donates 1000 Eyeglasses ,500 Prenatal drugs to inmates .

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today, Thursday 12th,2022 in Abuja flagged off the 2022 Nationwide Audit of Custodial and Detention centers.The Chairperson, Governing Council, National Human Rights Commission, Dr Salamatu Suleiman led the Commission’s delegation to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS , Abuja for the flag off of the exercise. Dr Salamatu Suleiman said that inmates in Custodial Facilities are entitled to enjoy general human rights including the right to good health pursuant to international human rights standards or best practices. She restated that welfare and…