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Meet The World’s Only Combined Heart And Kidney Specialist Doctor Who Is A Nigerian

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Dr. Olurotimi John Badero is a Nigerian-American physician; Interventional cardiologist and Interventional nephrologist who has been recognized as the world’s first and only fully trained cardio-nephrologist (heart and kidney specialist).   Olurotimi John Badero was born in Lagos, Nigeria and is the seventh of nine children. He had his education in Nigeria and after obtaining his medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, he worked at General Hospital Isolo in Lagos to fulfill his one-year service requirement with the National Youth Service Corps. After this, he relocated to the United States…

Oyetola felicitates Alabi at 55, says he’s loyal Deputy Governor

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Governor of State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated his deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, on the celebration of his 55th birthday anniversary, he described Alabi as a loyal Deputy who typified the Omoluabi ethos, which Osun holds dearly. Oyetola hailed his deputy’s commitment and dedication to the ideals, policies and programmes of the All Progressives Congress-led administration in the State, saying he remains a Deputy Governor every reasonable and responsible Governor would always crave for. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday…

Friday sermon: How Nudity, Fornication, Adultery And Rape Destroys The Nation By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, the prevalence of inappropriate sexual habit among Nigerian citizens today poses a moral challenge. The idea seems to be that since mostly everybody does it, there is probably nothing wrong with it. It is surprising that many young men and…

FIRS: Stamp duty as new black gold, by Muhammad Nami

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This matter of making the Stamp Duty (and by implication tax revenue) the next black gold has occupied my mind even long before I was appointed the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. I have thought that given the way the Nigerian economy has been experiencing some difficulties due to unpredictable shocks in the competitive international oil market, it would be economically wise that the country begins to activate its latent tax potentials such as the stamp duty which has long been neglected.   For me, the key…

Tribute to Femi Oyetola on his birthday By Ismail Omipidan

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I have encountered a few first families in my life. But my encounter with Mustapha Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, Alh. Sule Lamido, changed my perception about children of governors. Humble. Smart. Respectful. I had thought it would be my last close encounter with children of first families until August last year when providence brought me to Osun. I resumed on August 5, just a few days to Sallah. I was still trying to settle down, trying to know the family. One morning, on Sallah day, he…

Friday sermon: From Nigeria To Minnesota: How Islam Prohibits Racism And Killing Of Innocent Lives By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His aid and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek Allah’s refuge from the evils of ourselves and from our evil actions. Whosoever Allah guides, there is no one who can misguide him; and whosoever Allah misguides, there is no one who can guide him. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, who has no partner; and I testify that Muhammad (Peace be upon him)…

Tribute To Late Comrade Ayodele Akele, By Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Akinlaja

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For me personally, the death of Comrade Ayodele Akele has sent shock waves through the socio-political and trade unionism landscapes of Nigeria. I found it painful to recall that I have known him since 1973 when he was Secretary General of Bereck Nigeria Limited Workers’ Union and subsequently into active politics. He wielded spectacular ingenuity in all the positions he ever occupied and not without leaving behind legacies of integrity, patriotism, fight against socio and class imbalance as well as advocacy for good governance, justice, fairness and accountability in the…

THE BURGLAR by Japheth Prosper

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When my wife and kids told me that they would love to go to my brother’s house to spend the weekend and kill boredom, I did not hesitate to give it the nod because I also needed some quiet time alone in the house. I was working on a proposal that was to be submitted on Monday morning via email. The insistence by the company to send it via email was because of the restriction in the movement of people over the COVID 19 issue. My wife was a law…

YAHAYA BELLO AT 45: Brief reflection on Life, Love, Loss,Laughter and Leadership.

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In the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful. Praise be to Allah, the lord of the universe. The most gracious, the most merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and [from] you alone we ask for help. Guide us [to] the straight path. The path of those on whom you have bestowed your grace, not of those who earned [your] wrath, nor of those who have gone astray. I turn 45 today, and my dominant mood is gratitude. To be sure, I do…

TRIBUTE TO SENATOR, SEN. DHIKRULLAH BAYO OSINOWO

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Allah (SWT) says in Holy Quran 7 verse 34: “To every People is a term appointed: when their term is reached, not an hour can they cause delay…”I received the news of the final return to Allah yesterday, Monday 15th June, 2020 of my Senator, Senator Bayo Osinowo with a heavy heart. I was perturbed with feelings of emptiness and stunned to speechlessness “…Those Foremost (in Faith)…” Qur’an 56 verse 10, is a strong message to me and all people of good conscience to prepare for the ultimate. The time…