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Alumni treasure and national transformation By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Ayodele Aluko, a veteran journalist and communication consultant, was recently elected as the National President of St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State. (SPACO) Alumni Association. A member of the 1975/1980 set, he took over from Dayo Mobereola, who now serves as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Under Aluko’s leadership, the SPACO Alumni Association has pledged to undertake several initiatives, including launching the SPACO Alumni Library Day, spearheading a book donation drive, securing sponsors for a multi-sports complex, and deploying a strategy to…

NAHCON Evaluates Service Providers’ Preparedness for 2025 Hajj

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As preparation for the 2025 Hajj gain momentum, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has embarked on an inspection tour to assess the readiness of key service providers responsible for Nigerian pilgrims’ welfare in Saudi Arabia.   Leading the delegation, NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Usman Saleh, visited Mashariq Aldhahabiah, the Saudi Arabian firm contracted for Masha’ir services, where he emphasized the commission’s commitment to seamless pilgrimage arrangements.   “Following your recent visit to Nigeria, we must remain updated on new developments and potential challenges. Our priority is to ensure…

Friday Sermon: 1446 AH/2025 Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid al-Fitr or simply…

HOSTCOM reiterates commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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By Our Reporter. The President , Host Communities of Nigeria producing Oil and Gas HOSTCOM, His Highness, (Dr )Benjamin Style Tamaranebi JP has praised Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu under his Renewed Hope Agenda by increasing the production output of crude oil on assumption of duty, that reduced oil theft . In an open letter to Nigeria’s President,Niger Delta Youths tagged “Call for Restraint; Killing of personnel of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited TSSNL, Bombing of oil facilities in the Niger Delta – Protecting our future ” issued on Thursday…

NNPCL moves to list shares on Capital market amid transparency concerns

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that it is in the final stages of listing its shares on the capital market, in compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.   In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed that preparations for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) are nearing completion.   The company’s Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, revealed that NNPCL is engaging with potential investors through an initiative dubbed the “NNPC Ltd. IPO Beauty Parade.”…

The Power of Translation is Unlocking series of Opportunities & Empowering Indigenous Languages

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I am Inspired to write this article this morning by Ogbonna Okoro II. I will share my journey of discovering the basic secret to successful translation, which lies within the translator themselves.   My Nupe writing journey began in 2012 when I realized English wasn’t my forte. I shifted to writing in Nupe, my native language, which became an unexpected yet fulfilling path.   A Yoruba Talking-Drummer at ASCAFS in Minna sparked my inspiration, as I acknowledged in previous interviews and articles that I granted in the past.   Initially,…

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: THE CASE OF GOING TO EQUITY WITHOUT CLEAN HANDS From: Danjuma Isaiah

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My attention as a Public Affairs Commentator and Citizen of Wukari in Taraba State has been invited to various invectives of unprecedented dimension directed at His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON by my brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ostensibly to give oxygen to resurrect his endless political odyssey and sordid presidential ambition. I am weighing into this public narrative to interrogate various disruptions triggered by some notable politicians like Atiku Abubakar in our national life. It is hardly possible to build anything out of frustration and bitterness. This is sadly the…

Ramadan Series (27): The Generosity Of Muslims By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Thursday, Ramadan 27, 1446 AH (27/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! The lives of the noble Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his companions are role models for Muslims. Muslims…

Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays for celebration

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The Nigerian government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.   The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement, congratulating the Muslim community on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.   Eid-el-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, intense prayers, and acts of charity. It is a time of thanksgiving, unity, and festivities.   In Nigeria, the celebration is usually marked with special…

VON DG urges ethical Journalism, National Unity at NUJ FCT Iftar

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The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, has called on media practitioners to embrace ethical journalism and promote national unity. Represented by the Deputy Director of the Digital Media Department, Qasim Akinreti, Ndace made this appeal at an Iftar event organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in Abuja. Speaking on the role of journalism in fostering peace, Ndace emphasized that Ramadan symbolizes unity, mutual respect, and social harmony. He urged journalists to use their platforms responsibly, ensuring their reports contribute to national cohesion…