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ABBA KYARI: A bridge-builder in government makes his exit A Special Tribute by Ahmad Lawan

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Mallam Abba Kyari died on Friday 17th of April, 2020 at the age of 67 years. The patriot died the way he would have preferred, at the very front line of service, sadly seized by a plague against which he was defending his beloved fatherland, Nigeria. Much has been written and much more will appear about a man who was blessed with so much talent, and used it to distinguish himself in his many service stations in the public and private sectors and at different levels of government. This tribute…

MSSN @ 66: A RETROSPECT

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One of the most remarkable events that characterised the 20th century was the birth of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), the coming of which (by Allah’s mercy) has brought nothing but good. The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) was birthed on 18th April 1954, exactly 66 years ago, through the efforts of vibrant Muslim students from Methodist Boys High School, Kings College and Queens College in Lagos State. Alhamdulillah, the effort has been preserved, nurtured and blossomed into a big society with numerous branches spread across the…

How To Organise The Islamic Funeral (Janazah) For Those Killed By Covid-19 By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Saturday, 18/04/2020 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters, here are some brief explanations on the regulations of Janazah due to COVID-19 Restrictions: 1. If you cannot perform ghusl (washing) of the deceased person due to the COVID-19 restrictions, then make tayammum (dry ablution or purification with earth)…

Life and Times of Mallam Abba Kyari

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Mallam ABBA Kyari was a lawyer and banker. He was an alumnus of both the University of Warwick and University of Cambridge. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Warwick and a Law degree in 1983 from Cambridge. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984 after attending the Nigerian Law School. He worked for the law firm Fani-Kayode and Sowemimo after Law School. From 1988 to 1990, he was Editor with the New Africa Holdings Limited Kaduna. In 1990, he served as a Commissioner for Forestry and…

TRIBUTE TO HAMDALLAH DAMILOLA SHITTA

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HAMDALLAH DAMILOLA SHITTA, born 24th July, 1996, died on 11th April, 2020. Last child of the fifteen children of father, ALHAJI SURAKAT OYEYIGA SHITTA of Imota, Lagos State and, the last child of the seven children of mother, ALHAJA JEMILAT ADUNNI SHITTA of Ikorodu, Lagos State. She came last but, returned first. Would the grieving cease ! Our loss is immeasurable. HAMDALLAH was in deed blessed with valuable qualities. She was Patience, intelligent, soft-spoken, calm, brilliant and enterprising. From Al- Hikma Nursery and Primary School, Otubu, Agege, Lagos to Ilham…

TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER: Malamin Daji By Hon Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya

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Innalillahi wainna illaihi rajiun! on this date 2/4/2020 my Father Alhaji Mahmud Ismaila left this world and returned to his creator after long protracted illness. Indeed, all living things on earth, as mortal, must surely taste death and nobody can escape from it – being the exit point to the world beyond. People of all faiths, believe in the non eternity of life, that is, man and other living organisms cannot live forever. That is to say that all living things are mortal and that wherever and whatever the circumstance…

BOKO HARAM COUNTER – INSURGENCY OPERATIONS: How the public can contribute By Colonel Timothy Antigha

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Notable among threats to contemporary international security is the spate of Islamic fundamentalism. These threats have manifested in varying dimensions, depending on the strategy of its actors. In certain cases, the threat has taken advantage of state fragility, while in other instances; the threat has been a deliberate challenge against perceived western cultural imperialism. Perhaps, to counter this perceived encroachment on cherished values, the Al Qaeda and until recently ISIS plunged the Middle East region into turmoil, with occasional infiltrations into Europe and North America. In West Africa, countries in…

COVID-19, BLACK SEED AND HONEY

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Mankind was created by Allah and was strengthened with the Glorious Qur’an to guide him in all his endeavors. Allah says in the Qur’an thus: “This is the Book (the Qur’an), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who fear Allah” (Qur’an 2:2). In another chapter, Allah says: “There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have We omitted from the Book (for man’s guidance), and they (all) shall be…

CLOSE-UP: Yusuf Sambo, the Nigerian engineer leading Scotland’s 5G revolution

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Much of the global market in 2019 has been driven by trade wars between the United States and The Peoples Republic of China. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that no US company should use telecommunications equipment made by technology companies that pose national security risks. The ban was targeted at Huawei, the Chinese tech company leading 5G revolution in Asia. Experts say the US may lose as much as $500 billion, if China beats America to the best 5G technology — highlighting how important 5G will be in…

COVID-19: NSCIA’s Guidelines on Muslim Corpses By Femi Abbas

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“Beware of a calamity that may afflict not only those who incurred it but also the innocent ones who had no hands in its cause and know that Allah’s retribution can be very severe”. Q. 8:25 Monologue Beyond sheer lamentations and horrific fear of the consequential affliction of an invisible but dreadful virus codenamed ‘COVID-19’ that is currently terrifying the entire world with little regard for technology and arrogance of power, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), held an emergency meeting of its General Purpose Committee (GPC), last…