Don’t Distort The Good Virtue Of Islam, Atiku Pleads With Muslims

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June 14, 2018

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pleaded to Nigerian Muslims not to distort the good virtue of Islamic religion.

Atiku, in his message to Muslims as they prepare to observe Eid-el-Fitr which marked the end of 30-day Fasting, advised them to continue to show good examples of love, tolerance and peaceful disposition at all times.

Such attitudinal disposition, he added, would prevent the religion being perceived in bad light and distortion.

The former Vice President condemned religious extremists for giving Islam a bad name, even as he advised Muslim parents to protect their children from the negative influences of those who preach hate and intolerance.
He said that the virtues of the sacrifice should be sustained beyond the Ramadan by Muslims, adding that Fasting period makes believers appreciate the impact of hunger.
Atiku said that the spirit of the Ramadan creates a bond of empathy between the haves and have-nots, explaining that compassion “is an important ingredient of our common humanity.”
He called on Muslims to show greater commitment to peace, unity and tolerance in order to create harmony and understanding in the country. He said unity is a condition for building a formidable nation, adding that without unity, a country is politically vulnerable.
Atiku called on political leaders at all levels and of all persuasion to have the fear of God and the love for the people in their activities.
He advised leaders to use power fairly and justly, even as he stressed the need for politicians to be accessible to the people instead of living in fortresses of power that detaches them from the reality of the people. [myad]

Court Grants 25 Year Old Man N100,000 Bail For Fumbling With Married Woman’s Breasts

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June 14, 2018

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted a 25-year-old unemployed man, Kabiru Saka N100,000 bail for allegedly fumbling with the breasts of a married woman in front of her husband.

Saka, a resident of Alagbado, Lagos, is arraigned on a three-count charge of assault, indecent act, and stealing.

Police prosecutor, Sgt. Dada Wasiu told the court that the accused committed the offence on Monday at Moshalasi Alagbado, Lagos. He said that the accused unlawfully and indecently assaulted Mrs. Faith Ijiogbe by, “repeatedly” touching her breasts.

The prosecuting police officer said that on the day, the accused had begged the woman to give him a carton of canned drinks which accidentally fell off a motorcycle when she was conveying them to her shop.

“The accused ran to the woman, demanded the drink that fell, claiming he wanted to use it as a sacrifice to the gods. The woman put the drink that fell down back inside the carton and gave the carton to her husband.

“The accused, then, started touching her breasts and when her husband asked him to stop, the accused hit him with a weapon which caused him grievous harm.”

According to the prosecutor, the complainant’s phone valued at N35, 000 was also stolen in the process.

The prosecutor added that the offences violated Section 134, 173 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the offences and was granted bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Magistrate Mrs. A.K Dosunmi, ordered that the sureties should be gainfully employed and show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

The case was then adjourned to July 23 for mention.

Central Bank Gives Retail Secondary Market $343.06 Million Boost

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June 14, 2018

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) a boost of $343.06 million.

According to the Acting Director, Corporate Communications at the CBN, Isaac Okorafor, got various allocations were given to the agricultural, airlines, petroleum products and raw materials and machinery sectors.

He said that the continued interventions of the apex bank are in line with the assurances made by the Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to sustain market liquidity in order to boost production and trade as well as maintain stability in the forex market.

Okorafor assured that the CBN remained committed to ensuring that all the sectors continue to enjoy access to the foreign exchange required for the business concerns.

It will be recalled that on Tuesday, June 12, the Bank injected the sum of $210 million into the Wholesale segment of the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market.

Meanwhile, the naira exchanged at N362/$1 in the BDC segment of the market today, Thursday.

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Asks President Buhari To Resign

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June 14, 2018

Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi — Sheikh Ahmad Gumi

A Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign with immediate effect for his inability to stop bloodshed across the country.

He recalled that he made similar call on former President Goodluck Jonathan because of blood in his hands as a result of Boko Haram insurgents that were putting bombs everywhere and the government was not doing enough.

“Anybody killed under your regime, you are responsible for that blood. If you have done your best, I can say yes, Allah can forgive you. But if you are relaxed, no; Allah will not forgive you. So it is the same thing now.

“The bloodshed now is more than during Jonathan’s regime. So now you judge yourselves to be fair. Our religion is a religion of fairness.

“Now more blood is shed from negligence, from sleeping, from laziness, from I-dont-care.

“If I am true to myself, as I called for the resignation of Jonathan, I should call for the resignation of President Buhari, and with immediate effect! And government paper should carry it also, if there is truth,” he stressed.

Gumi, in closing of Ramadan lecture for 2018, at Shaikh Sanusi Khalil Mosque at Rigachikun, Kaduna today, said: “Buhari is full of mistakes. Full of mistakes! He is a human being like anybody. And I swear to God that there are many people here in the North that can perform better than him.”

Saudi Arabia, 5 Other Countries Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr Tomorrow, Friday

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June 14, 2018

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey and Malaysia have declared tomorrow, Friday as Eid-el-Fitr to mark the end to this year’s Ramadan fast.

According to the report by Aljazeera TV station the moon was not sighted in India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Australia, meaning that Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, June 16 in that country.

Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Tomorrow, Friday, Eid-El-Fitr

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June 14, 2018

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared tomorrow, Friday, June 15 as the day to mark the Eid-el-Fitr, and the end of Ramadan fast.
The Sultan announced the sighting of the new moon of the month Shawwal in a broadcast in Sokoto today, Thursday.
The Islamic month of Shawwal comes after the 29 or 30 days of the month of Ramadan when Muslims across the world observe a month-long fasting.
Sultan Abubakar said that the new moon was sighted in parts of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Borno, Jigawa, Nassarawa, Plateau and Sokoto States among others.
“In accordance with Islamic law, we have the honour and pleasure to announce that today, Thursday, the 29th day of Ramadan,1439 AH, which is equivalent to June 14, 2018, has marked the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the new month of Shawwal.
“Reliable reports of moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and religious organizations across the country, which were duly verified and authenticated by us, states and the National Moon Sighting Committee.
“Consequent upon this, tomorrow, Friday, the 15th day of June 2018 becomes the first day of Shawwal,1439 AH and is therefore declared the Sallah day for 2018 Eid-el-Fitr.”
The Sultan urged the Muslim Ummah to sustain fervent prayers for the nation led by Muhammadu Buhari, other leaders, as well as for sustainable peace and unity in Nigeria and beyond.
The Sultan also urged Nigerians to continue to live in peace irrespective of religious, ethnic and cultural differences.

I Have Not Seen My Son, Shekau In Last 15 Years, Mother of Boko Haram leader, Speaks

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June 14, 2018

Mother of Boko haram leader, Falmata Abubakar

Falmata Abubakar, the mother of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has said that the last time she saw her son was 15 years ago.

“I can’t say whether he is dead or alive. Only God knows. The last time I set eyes on him was 15 years ago.”

Falmata, who spoke to Voice Of America (VOA) Hausa service from her home in the remote village of Shekau in Yobe State, said that Shekau left the village for Maiduguri in search of Islamic knowledge.

She said that it was in the course of pursuit of Islamic education that he met late Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf.

“I have not seen him since he met Mohammed Yusuf. He is my son. And despite that filial bond existing between mother and son, I am not in support of his cause. He terrorised a lot of people. I wish I can see him to reprimand him. I pray to Allah to change him into the righteous path. I have not inculcated in him such behaviour. Only God knows where he acquires such habit.”

The Boko Haram leader’s late father was a local Imam.

Buhari To Nigerians: Stop Glorifying Thieving Leaders; Treat Them With Disdain

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June 14, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to stop glorifying thieving leaders but to get used to treating them with disdain for bringing hardships to others.

He said “it is impossible to separate morality from religion, and removing this connection encourages corrupt leaders and other exploiters to commit atrocities against the society.

“I always wonder why any true believer, be they politicians, civil servants or businessmen, would seek to make profits from the misfortunes of others.”

In his message to mark the end of the Ramadan Fasting period, the President stressed the importance of putting the virtues of Islam into practice beyond the fasting season.

He advised Muslims to reflect on the importance of Ramadan in becoming good ambassadors of Islam at all times.

“Religion should be the moral compass for all believers in their public and personal lives. If people allow the teachings of their religions to influence their conducts, problems such as corruption, which diverts public funds to private pockets, would have been eliminated in the society.”

He regretted, however, that selfishness and greed have overcome people’s conscience so much that they don’t have moral inhibitions in the pursuit of their greed.”

President Buhari enjoined religious leaders to always pray for peace and unity in the country and avoid making inflammatory utterances that endanger peace or promote conflicts.

The President also appealed to fellow citizens to forgive one another and embrace peace.

He lauded the families of recipients of national honours for showing good examples to Nigerians and urged our country men and women to copy their good examples.

He thanked Nigerians for their patience and assured that their sacrifices will not be in vain, adding that reforming a country that was pushed into near decay on account of corruption comes with teething pains.

“But these pains are temporary, the APC administration which I am privileged to lead, is beholden to the ordinary Nigerians and will leave no stone unturned to make their security, welfare and happiness our priority”, the President further reassured.

Buhari congratulated Muslims on completion of “this spiritually significant month of sacrifice.”

Don’t Distort The Good Virtue Of Islam, Atiku Pleads With Muslims

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June 14, 2018

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pleaded to Nigerian Muslims not to distort the good virtue of Islamic religion.

Atiku, in his message to Muslims as they prepare to observe Eid-el-Fitr which marked the end of 30-day Fasting, advised them to continue to show good examples of love, tolerance and peaceful disposition at all times.

Such attitudinal disposition, he added, would prevent the religion being perceived in bad light and distortion.

The former Vice President condemned religious extremists for giving Islam a bad name, even as he advised Muslim parents to protect their children from the negative influences of those who preach hate and intolerance.
He said that the virtues of the sacrifice should be sustained beyond the Ramadan by Muslims, adding that Fasting period makes believers appreciate the impact of hunger.
Atiku said that the spirit of the Ramadan creates a bond of empathy between the haves and have-nots, explaining that compassion “is an important ingredient of our common humanity.”
He called on Muslims to show greater commitment to peace, unity and tolerance in order to create harmony and understanding in the country. He said unity is a condition for building a formidable nation, adding that without unity, a country is politically vulnerable.
Atiku called on political leaders at all levels and of all persuasion to have the fear of God and the love for the people in their activities.
He advised leaders to use power fairly and justly, even as he stressed the need for politicians to be accessible to the people instead of living in fortresses of power that detaches them from the reality of the people.

2018 World Cup: Russia White-Washes Saudi Arabia 5-0 In Opening Match

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June 14, 2018

Host country, Russia, kicked off the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, today, Thursday.

Russia got two goals from Denis Cheryshev and single scores from Yury Gazinsky, Artem Dzuba and Roman Zobnin to a 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia before a crowd of 78,011 at Luzhniki Stadium.

Igor Akinfeev picked up the shutout in goal without making a save.

Russia, both the country and the team, made history just by showing up since this World Cup is the first to be played in Eastern Europe. They made some more with the result, Russia’s first World Cup win in 16 years.

Russia now has four days to prepare for its next game with Egypt, one that will go a long way toward deciding if the team will continue making history.