Month: June 2024

The Day Of Arafah and Fasting It If Falls On A Saturday, And The Rulings Of Cutting The Nails And Hair By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the noblest of Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions, and those who follow their guidance until the Day of Judgment.   Respected brothers and sisters! Know that in the Islamic calendar, the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah (12th month in the calendar) is called the Day of Arafah. This day is the culminating event of the…

A Reckoning in June ,by Azu Ishiekwene

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It’s been 31 years since a seismic event triggered by the June 12, 1993 election nearly brought Nigeria to its knees. The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), M.K.O Abiola, was on the cusp of a resounding victory when the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida interrupted and later annulled the election.   That action sparked nationwide protests that ultimately consumed Babangida’s government and his successor, General Sani Abacha. It set the stage for a transition that, over Abiola’s dead body, produced Nigeria’s luckiest former military leader, Olusegun…

FCT Police parades 14 suspects for Armed robbery, kidnapping, other crimes ……Recovers over 1,100 Sim Cards, Stolen Cars ,other items

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has said it successfully tracked a criminal syndicate specialised in the sales of already registered sim cards to criminals.across the nation’s capital.   The syndicate were arrested according to the police on May 29, after weeks of intelligence trailing, led by the State Intelligence Department (SID) led by ACP Mohammed S. Baba. While parading the suspects,the FCT Police Commissioner, CP Bennett Igweh said the syndicate operated with other people’s identities to avoid being traced or tracked.   He said, “They bridged national security…

JUST IN :Tinubu receives Bill proposing return to Regional Government

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President Bola Tinubu has received a draft bill proposing a significant shift in Nigeria’s governance structure, returning the country to a regional system of government.   The bill, submitted by Akin Fapohunda, a prominent figure in the Yoruba socio-cultural association, Afenifere, seeks to divide Nigeria into eight geo-political regions, each with its own interim boundaries.   Sources close to the Presidency confirmed that the bill was received on Friday, sparking intense debate and discussion among political analysts, legal experts, and civil society organizations.   The proposed governance model included a…

Football Tournament: FCT Correspondents Chapel parleys FCT Sports Director

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A delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents Chapel, today visited the Director of Sports of FCT Sports Council, Mr Luka Istifanus. The visit, led by Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, was part of preparations ahead of the 2nd edition of the football tournament of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel. Speaking during the visit, Comrade Oyekunle informed that a pre-tournament press conference and draws had been scheduled to be held on June 18th, 2024. Oyekunle disclosed that the pre-tournament press conference and draws will be…

Senator Barau offers free rides to Students, Pregnant women in Kano

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The Kano North Transport Service (KNTS), an initiative of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has declared free rides for students and pregnant women in Kano North Senatorial District. To ease transportation challenges in Kano North Senatorial District and environs, the Deputy President of the Senate launched KNTS last month with 107 vehicles. On Tuesday, members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Kano North Senatorial District paid a thank-you visit to the Deputy President of the Senate at the National Assembly, Abuja.…

Palmpay MD hails CAC on seamless service delivery during visit to its bulk POS registration centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director/ CEO Pamlpay, Mr. Chika Nwosu has applauded the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN for the robust relationship existing between the Commission and Palmpay that has resulted in the seamless registration of its agents. Mr Chika Nwosu made this assertion while on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Bulk Registration Centre at its Wuse Zone 5 Office. He commended the Commission for creating a platform for the registration of its agents. In order to sustain this laudable venture and make the process user friendly,he…

25 Years of Democracy : Dabiri-Erewa calls for more Encouragement ,Support for Women in Politics

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described Nigeria’s rating as the lowest in terms of women in elective positions in Africa as disappointing, and called for more intentional support by political parties and the parliament for women. Speaking as a Special Guest at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex in Ikeja, where she delivered a speech on “The Role of Women in Nation Building” to commemorate 25 years of democratic governance in Nigeria, Dabiri-Erewa noted that out of over 1,300 elective positions at the state…

Terrorists must be eliminated for the sake of peace in Nigeria – DHQ ….. Calls on Nigerians to give more support to military

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Military authority has affirmed that the terrorists existing for the sake of war, and therefore for the sake of peace they must be eliminated. The military maintained that the ongoing war effort against insecurity is designed and crafted to defeat and destroy the terrorist as well as dismantle their terror infrastructure across the country. This was stated today by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba while briefing Journalists at the bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday 13th June,2024. He said “Momentum is…

Imaan’s Visionary and Impactful Stewardship At Police Affairs, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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Since her assumption of duty along with her senior colleague, the Minister of State , Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim fss has pursued vigorously a vision of a world class Police Force fit for the 21st century, both in the area of national security, international collaboration and best practices. She had piloted a force that is all inclusive, community based, intelligence led, technological driven and excellent in the maintenance of public safety, upholding the rule of law, fostering community trust, transparent and accountable practice and above all maintaining peace, security…