Day: October 31, 2024

Friday Sermon: Fear Allah, Voting Is An Amanah (Trust)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that the elections are a legitimate means of selecting leaders and representatives of the nation, to oversee the government, and enact laws to serve the citizens and advance their interests. In this way, elections embody one of the mechanisms of the principle of consultation (Shurah) established by…

NEC asks Tinubu to withdraw tax reform bills

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The National Economic Council (NEC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill from the National Assembly to create room for further consultations and consensus building.   Oyo State Governor ,Seyi Makinde announced this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the 144th NEC meeting headed by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, in Abuja.   The recommendation was coming following the controversies that trailed the bills.   Makinde explained that the council members agreed that it was important to allow for consensus building and understanding of…

Veteran actor, Charles Olumo Agbako dies at 101

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    Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead.   This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday.   He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”   Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed…