Sultan, South West Govs, Scholars to grace MUSWEN General Assembly on Sunday in Ibadan

Renowned Islamic scholars, State governors and other stakeholders from southwest states of Nigeria will converge on Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday Nov. 20, for the 7th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN). The event which is taking place at the Islamic Centre, University of Ibadan Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo state is being organised to deliberate on the activities of the Organisation and issues affecting the Muslim Ummah in the southwest and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement by the Chairman of the planning committee,…

South East businessmen donate N1b to support Tinubu’s Presidential bid – Gov Uzodimma

Bola Tinubu

South East businessmen donate N1b to support Tinubu’s Presidential bid – Governor Uzodimma Two thousand South eastern businessmen have contributed N1 billion to support the campaign of Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Governor Hope Uzodimma made this known Thursday at the Town Hall meeting between Tinubu and business leaders in the region. He said membership of the group was drawn from the five states of the region. “I am happy to say our people are fully in support of our Presidential candidate who…

BREAKING: President Buhari sacks NYSC DG, General Fadah

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate sack of Brigadier Muhammad Kukah Fadah from office as the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).   Fadah’s removal is coming less than six months after assuming office.     Though, at the time of filing this report, reasons have not been given by the presidency for his sack but credible sources in the Villa said that the NYSC boss’ removal is unconnected with the fact that he exhibited ‘glaring incompetence’ in the last 6 months he managed the program.…

BUHARI: I Feel Freer When I Have Nothing

During his recent trip to London for routine medical checkup, President Muhammadu Buhari had time to meet and greet newly crowned King Charles 111 at Buckingham Palace. The President recounted the encounter thus later:   “He asked me whether I have a house here. I said ‘no’. Even in Nigeria, the only houses I have are those I had before I got into government. “I’m not very much interested in having assets all over the place. I feel much freer when I have nothing.”   What a man! What a…

DG NPC, Akor coronated as Omachi Atta Igala

By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC, Dr Kashim Akor has been coronated as Omachi Atta Igala’ in Kogi state.   In an elaborate ceremony held at the palace of Atta Igala’ pavilion in Idah on Thursday attracted people from all walks of life that came to honor the top notcher of NPC.   The paramount ruler of igala kingdom, HRM Atta Igala’, Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa 11 honored Dr Akor along with 20 other prominent kogites, that had contributed positively both to the…

5 Acts of Sadaqah Jaariyah in Islam

In Islam, there are many acts which can lead to immeasurable reward – both today and in our Hereafter; these acts are commonly referred to as sadaqah jariyah. Sadaqah jariyah is an act of giving in a way that keeps on giving. For example, if you were to invest in planting a tree, that tree would then go on to provide shelter for as long as it stands – meaning you shall receive an ongoing reward for as long as it stands, too. “Surely the men who give sadaqah and…

[Friday Sermon] World Orphans Day: Stop Devouring, Stealing Or Mismanaging The Property Of Orphans! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers.   Dear brothers and sisters! My words in this blessed hour are about an important issue entitled, WORLD ORPHANS DAY: STOP DEVOURING, STEALING OR MISMANAGING THE PROPERTY OF ORPHANS.   Respected brothers and sisters! As Nigeria joined rest of the world to…

NCC commends Ondo Govt broadband plan through Odua Infraco ….. Sets up committee

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has commended the Government of Ondo State for its commitment to deployment of broadband infrastructure through the Odua Infraco, urged other states to come on board the efforts to make the service available to their citizens. A delegation of Ondo State, led by the Chairman of Ondo State Information Technology Agency, SITA, Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe, had visited the Commission to seek advice on the best ways to enjoy seamless deployment of broadband in the state, taking a cue from the recent Broadband Technical Awareness Forum…

Group commends Refugees Federal Commissioner, Imaan on Project Monitoring, Execution

By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Hon. Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Person’s NCFRMI, Hajiya Imaan-Suleiman Ibrahim has been praised for transparent process of job allocation, execution and monitoring across the country. Arise Nigeria in a statement by its protem leader, Mohammed Nura released to News men in Kano on Thursday.said the procurement process, job execution and supervision will deliver on the mandate of the agency. The protem leader praised the refugees commissioner over laudable programs that will place the IDPs and person’s of concern…

Nigeria Service Awards & Lecture 2nd Edition holds Thursday 24th Nov,.

All is set for the 2022 Prestigious Nigeria Service Awards and Lecture, which is slated for Thursday, November 24th at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Adjacent ICC, Area 11, Garki, Abuja. This year’s edition is the 2nd in the series of this event. According to the Executive Director, COA Media Group; Amb. Cletus Akhimien in a statement made available at a press briefing in view of the forthcoming glamorous event, he said that the Nigeria Service Awards and Lecture was constituted to recognize and appreciate deserving individuals, corporate entities…