Year: 2022

BUHARI: I Feel Freer When I Have Nothing

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,.

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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…

TINUBU AND 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: The Odds Against The Opponents,by Shehu Bashir Esq

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2023 presidential election is not like any other in the history of political contest in this country. This presidential election is more particularly intriguing as it is getting more interesting. Unlike the previous ones, where things got more intense as we move on, the boil on our armpit in this one is gradually loosing up and releasing the pus, albeit with much desperation and frustration from the potentially losing sides. Before this electioneering, we have always had a two – party race, between the losing party and the winning party.…

I have never, won’t run my administration on religious bias, Tinubu assures CAN

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Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria that he will not run his administration on the basis of religion if elected President of Nigeria. Tinubu who met with the CAN leadership in Abuja on Wednesday at an interactive session assured them that the same way his administration did not discriminate against anyone either based on tribe, religion or gender when he was Lagos Governor, he would not start such in office as president. He was accompanied…

Justice Odili extols NHRC as Outstanding Institution of human rights protection — chairs commission’s Journal Editorial board

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A former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili (rtd) lauded the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), saying that over the years it has proved to be an outstanding institution in the promotion, protection of human rights in Nigeria. The eminent Jurist who stated this in her remarks at the inauguration of the editorial board of the NHRC Journal expressed enthusiasm to chair the board of “This well esteemed journal”. According to Justice Odili, “When the letter came from the Commission, requesting that I chair the editorial board, I…