Month: September 2023

THE NEED TO CELEBRATE THE BEST OF MANKIND By Nurudeen Ibrahim

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Over the years, there have been a lot of misconceptions about Mawlid Nabiyy and it has always been our responsibility to clarify these misconceptions. It is very necessary to be objective about this subject instead of being biased or following any false dogma. The term Mawlid Nabiyy is an Arabic word which means Birth of the Prophet. The Birth implies ‘the coming to life’ and the Prophet stands for the ‘Best of Mankind’ and ‘the Mercy to the Entire Universe’. Celebration means expression of happiness and to rejoice over something…

NHRC Boss,Ojukwu lauds Nigeria Media dedication to Human Rights protection

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The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission NHRC,Dr Tony Ojukwu has commended Nigerian media unwavering dedication to the cause of human rights protection, and also for being the watchdogs of democracy Ojukwu further expressed appreciation for the invaluable work of the media in amplifying human rights issues and giving voice to those who often go unheard. NHRC Boss gave this commendation at a Media parley held at the Commission headquarters in Abuja on Friday 29th September,2023. In his word “Your commitment to shining a light on human rights violations, promoting…

[Friday Sermon] O Allah, Give Us Safety And Security In Our Lands! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance. Dear brothers and sisters, whoever reflects on modern and ancient history, with clarity and balance, will realise the reality of societies, past and present, and will never doubt the existence of an established fact and an objective sought by every society. A model that does not change or transform, no matter how many centuries pass over…

Oyetola’s aide berates Osun PDP govt over SDGs projects …Asks if it would abandon projects if they were sited in Ede

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Former Chief Press Secretary to the immediate past Osun State Governor, Adegoboyga Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, has described the allegation by the Osun Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-led administration that his principal abandoned the SDGs projects in Dagbolu-Osogbo and Iragbiji as an attempt to play politics with governance. He explained that it is preposterous for the present administration to accuse the Oyetola government of abandoning projects that were duly completed, equipped and inaugurated weeks before the expiration of its tenure. Omipidan said the Oyetola administration after the inauguration of the SDGs projects,…

Tribunal declares Kaduna Guber poll inconclusive, orders rerun in 4 LGAs

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In what appeared to be a sharp departure from what other judges manning electoral tribunals in other states of the federation have done, the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Kaduna, has declared the poll which produced Senator Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress—APC as Governor, inconclusive. Recall that the Peoples Democratic Party—PDP and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru had filed a petition challenging Uba Sani’s victory.   The three-man panel headed by Justice Victor Oviawe also ordered a rerun of election in seven wards, four local government areas,…

How Failed Government Policies Fuel Food Inflation By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

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Food, food and food remains the most constant nutritional and vitamins’ value human beings cannot do without. Our existence depends on it or else humanity will go into extinction. Food is not something anybody jokes with or keep enmity with .   This is the reason serious nations make deliberate efforts toward not just food security, but strategic abundant, availability, and affordable foods for the people. In other words, there is greater attention of government policy direction that defines food essentially as number one priority among the scale of preference.…

NiDCOM Boss lauds Nigerian Mission in Rome,as killer of Alika Ogorchukwu bagged 24 yrs jail term

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The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has expressed satisfaction over the justice meted out on Filippo Ferlazzo, an Italian man who killed a Nigerian citizen in Italy, though the life lost can never be replaced . Dabiri-Erewa said “I am glad that this case finally got justice. Like I always say, there has to be consequences for actions” . She commended the Nigerian Mission in Rome, for following through with the case and other cases involving Nigerians. The Convict bagged 24 years jail term on Wednesday…

Deputy Speaker, Kalu urges China to join Nigeria in fight against xenophobia at World stage

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has hailed China’s diplomatic and trade relationships with Nigeria, saying that the cultural exchanges between them have fostered a deep understanding and appreciation of each other’s heritage. He said that the ties between both countries has fast tracked the industrial development of Nigeria with projects such as the Abuja-Kaduna Railway and the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project standing as a testament to the enduring collaboration. Kalu made the submissions while delivering his goodwill message at the China’s 74th National…

JUST IN:EFCC gets new spokesman

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission—EFCC, has appointed Dele Oyewale as the spokesman for the agency. In two separate letters dated Thursday, September 28, Oyewale was appointed as the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, while the former spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, was redeployed as the acting Director of Public Affairs. Oyewale, as a practicing journalist worked with various Nigerian media outlets including The News, Tempo, PM News, and Tell Magazine. Oyewale holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. He also holds a…

63RD INDEPENDENCE : FG declares Monday Oct 2 as public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.   The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on Thursday, September 28, 2023.   The statement assured Nigerians of the government’s continued commitment to tackling the challenges facing the country.   “It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated,” she…