Month: May 2023

2023 Census: NPC partners with NIPOST to train Staff on Postcode Area Delineation Model

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The National Population Commission, in collaboration with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST),has embarked on training its functionaries for the ground-truthing of Postcode Area (PCA) Delineation Model at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)’s Office in Abuja.   The exercise is part of efforts to bequeath to Nigeria, a standard and digital postcode system that aid the economic, political, social and physical development of Nigeria,     A postcode system assigned a unique alphanumeric code to every dwelling entity in the country, taking into consideration its unique use (residential,…

Remembering a humble Shaikh of our Generation! .

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On this day Six (6) years ago Our Shaykh Muhammad Amīn (RTA) Journeyed to the world beyond. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun!! . Shaykh Muhammad Amin (RTA) was a great scholar that possessed a superb memory.   He graduated with First Class Honors in Ulumul- Hadith (The Science of Hadith) in 1988. Though he studied Ulumul-Hadith, he was also a master of other branches of Islamic Knowledge such as Nahwu, Tafsir, Fiqh, Lugga, Balaga, mantic, seera among others. . The death of a scholar Abdullah bin Amr b. al-As…

NYSC @ 50: A Heart Of Gratitude

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme established on 22nd May, 1973 turned 50 and it has been a week of celebrations. Worth celebrating – YES, I will opine.   The scheme has come a long way, weathered the storms, survived the odds and has grown from mobilizing just over 2000 graduates in 1973 to over 300,000 youths annually for self–development and nation-building. NYSC has not only expanded in the number of graduates mobilized, but also in the variety of programmes and skills introduced to the Corps Members.   As…

Buhari’s 100 Million Identity Gift To Nigerians

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In the diverse tapestry of Nigeria’s political and economic history, a remarkable transformation has been unfolding, transcending the boundaries of identity and redefining the nation’s sense of self. Previously, Nigeria was a nation where individual identities were fragmented, loosely defined by location, occupation, and circumstances. However, a monumental shift has taken place, spearheaded by the visionary leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), paving the way for a monumental gift to the nation – the empowerment of 100 million Nigerians with a distinct and tangible…

Buhari-Osinbajo: A Tale of Two Fortunate Nigerians

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President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were elected as the president and vice president of Nigeria respectively in 2015. At first glance, their journeys share a striking similarity, marked by remarkable twists of fate. Both men faced severe challenges that tested their resilience and nearly altered the course of their lives.   President Buhari encountered the most daunting trial when he was struck by a grave illness that left him in a precarious state. The affliction took a toll on his body, leaving him frail and presenting a…

OSSAP-SDGs hands over State-of-the-art hospital building to LASUTH

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As part of the drive to revamp health infrastructure in the country, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals has handed over a fully equipped state-of-the-art hospital building with over 200 bed capacity to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.   The facility was commissioned on Wednesday by the Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu through his deputy, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat.   The SSAP-SDGs also commissioned a fully rehabilitated sports and recreational centre in LASUTH and a newly constructed and fully…

[Friday Sermon] The Ideal Muslimah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone who has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! Today, some people are unaware of the importance and value Islam places upon women. Women who do not know this reality, as well as all people with insufficient knowledge of…

RG CAC unveils Beneficiary Ownership Register in Abuja …. says initiative “ll tackle corruption, enhance Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria

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The Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission CAC, Alhaji Garba Abubakar said Person With Significant Control Register also known as Beneficiary Ownership Register (BOR) wlll address the illicit financial flows within and outside the Nigeria and also create enabling environment for investors and business owners. Alhaji Garba Abubakar disclosed this in his remarks at the launch of the Nigeria’s Public Central Register of Company Beneficial Ownership Information on Thursday, 25 May 2023 in Abuja RG CAC recalled that at the landmark Anti-Corruption Summit held in London on 12th May 2016,President Muhammadu…

Nigerians: The Sacrificial Goats Of The 1999 Constitution By Ndidi Uwechue

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The world can wonder why Nigerians have continued to allow the operation of the 1999 Constitution, a well-known Fraud and FORGERY, over them. Is it due to a low sense of basic morality? Or a lack of problem-solving skills? Or both? In religious imagery Messiah Christ described the visible church as made up of sheep and goats. Sheep are teachable, but not so goats.     The DESTINATION of that 1999 Constitution foisted upon Nigerians is known: it is an Islamic Sharia country that would be the “estate” of the…

BREAKING: Buhari confers National Honours on Tinubu, Shettima

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Four days to their assumption of duties, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, have been bestowed with the two highest National Honours in the country. Tinubu was awarded the highest national award of Grand Commander of the Order of Federal Republic (GCFR) reserved for Presidents, while Shettima was awarded the second highest national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The awards were bestowed on the duo by the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari at an investiture ceremony on Thursday morning at the…