Muslims Without Education Are Easy Candidates Of Satans – Imam Chibiri.

August 11, 2019

The Imam, leader of Eid congregational prayer in Chibiri, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Ustaz Mohammed Musa has said that any Muslim that lacks enough education is a readymade candidate for Satan.

Ustaz Mohammed, in a sermon he delivered at the end of two rakaht of Eid-el-Kabir today, August 11 in Chibiri, stressed that education is number one in Islam and therefore it is compulsory for Muslims to be properly educated, especially on how to serve their creators. He emphasize that without proper education, one would be worshipping Allah out of total ignorance, and espousing doctrines that are completely antithetical to the religion of Islam.

“You must seek for knowledge otherwise you would be serving Allah in total ignorance and become nuisance to the society.”

According to Imam Mohammed, inadequate education had led to many misunderstanding amongst the Muslim communities thereby creating a lot of problems in the society.

He said that a Muslim who is not properly educated can easily lose character befitting ideal Muslims and in tadem with Islamic ethics.

Such Muslims, he added, resort to all kinds of vices, including to fornication, adultery, alcoholic consumption, sorcery, betting and several others.

He enjoined Muslims to fear Allah in all they are doing at all times so that when death comes, it would meet them doing those good deeds.

Ustaz Mohammed reminded Muslims that the purpose of their being created, according to Allah, is for them to serve Him, adding that serving Allah is not just offering five daily prayers, offering zakat, Fasting in the month of Ramada, performing Hajj, but it includes also being nice to neighbours whether they are Muslims or not.

President Buhari, Gowon, Omo-Agege Greet Nigerians On Sallah

Editorial staff

August 11, 2019

The President, Muhammadu Buhari; former military Head of State, Dr. Yakubu Gowon and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have sent their greetings to Nigerians on the eve of Muslim Eid el-Kabir known as big Sallah

In his message, President Buhari said that the greatest commitment to Islam is for Muslims to put its good virtues into practice, and by making justice and righteousness the guiding principle of their everyday life.

The President who asked Muslims to be the mirror through which others see the good virtues of Islami, stressed: “Islam is a religion of peace and we should avoid violent extremist ideas that give Islam a wrong name because our conduct leave more lasting positive impressions than what we say by word of mouth.”

The President regretted however that violent extremism is the greatest challenge facing Islam today “and the only way we can neutralise its evil influence is to distance ourselves from the activities and teachings of those who preach indiscriminate violence against innocent people. And this flies in the face of the teachings of Islam.”

He advised parents to “protect their children from the deadly exposure to violent extremists who manipulate and exploit those children for their own evil agenda.

“Boko Haram became a deadly force and a major security scourge because Muslim societies were indifferent from the beginning to the activities of extremist preachers who manipulate innocent and gullible followers.

“Extremism is like a cancer, which must be detected and destroyed from its early stages of growth.”

The President assured Nigerians that the Boko Haram terrorism, kidnappings and other forms of banditry would be dealt with uncompromisingly “until we see the back of these evils plaguing our country.

“Despite occasional setbacks’’, the President explained that “the Boko Haram militants have been so militarily weakened and scattered by our Armed Forces that they are no longer in a position to occupy any part of Nigeria, let alone hoist their flag and impose their reign of terror longer than 24 hours.

“As our armed forces get more equipped and trained, in addition to being more motivated and reinvigorated, this administration is relentlessly committed to protecting Nigerians no matter what it takes to bring a permanent end to this evil.”

He advised Muslims to be tolerant and continue to work for peace, unity, national integration, and peaceful coexistence.

This was even as the former military Head of State, General Gowon appealed to Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, religion and political inclinations to pray fervently for the peace in the country.

He said that development can only be guaranteed under the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, saying that everybody must enhance peaceful co-existence in their respective communities.

Also, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Omo-Agege expressed optimism that Nigeria can overcome its myriad of problems with fervent prayers by the citizenry.

In his Sallah message, the deputy Senate President enjoined Muslims to use the period of Eid el-Kabir to pray for Nigeria to overcome its present challenges, even as he called on Nigerians to be tolerant and continue to work for peace, unity and progress of the country.

“As Nigerian Muslims join the rest of the world to celebrate the Eid el-Kabir festivities, I rejoice with them and wish them a hitch-free Sallah celebration.

“We must continue to strengthen the spirit of oneness, regardless of religious, ethnic, regional, and political diversities, for that is the only way to build a greater Nigeria,”

Senator Omo-Agege expressed the readiness of the Ninth National Assembly to work with the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure that Nigerians enjoy the dividends of democracy by actualising all the programmes in the All Progressives Congress’s Next Level Agenda.

He also called on Nigerians to eschew bitterness and ill-feelings towards one another as the country stands to gain a lot from a united front.

Hackers On The Prowl; Vice President Osinbajo Falls Victim

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

Hackers invasion of individual social media platforms have reached Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

Senior special assistant to the Vice President on media and publicity, Laolu Akande, confirmed today, August 10 that there have been attempts to hack the Vice President’s verified Twitter handle.

Laolu Akande said, via his own verified Twitter handle, @akandeoj, that unauthorized persons have attempted to take control of Osinbajo’s handle but that the attempts were unsuccessful.

“Yesterday, there were failed external attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Vice President’s Twitter Account. Since, we have been in contact with Twitter, securing the account, and forestalling a reoccurrence.

“The VP will continue to actively communicate with our citizens.”

In the aftermath of the attack on Osinbajo’s handle, the account has been wiped clean of its history.

Also, Twitter’s blue tick, which marked it as a verified handle, had been removed.

God Whispered To Me Minutes Before Osinbajo Helicopter Crashed In Kogi – Adeboye

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

General overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has claimed that few minutes before the helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo crashed near Kabba in Kogi State, God whispered to him.

Pastor Adeboye said that he was in the prayer room when God whispered to him that his son was in danger.

“I got the message but I didn’t know how to present it. He was going around on political campaigns so I didn’t know how to stop him.

“I also didn’t want him to be scared so I resorted to praying for him.”

He said that he prayed for two minutes, repeatedly saying: “Father, protect your son,” four times.

Pastor Adeboye spoke today, August 10, while preaching at the Holy Ghost service of the church’s 67th annual convention.

Source: Premium Times.

Fall Of Stock Price: Zenith Bank Chairman, Jim Ovia, Loses $64 Million

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, has reportedly lost about $64 million in the last six months as the stock price of his bank shares drops.

According to a report by Forbes, Ovia’s shares shed 33 per cent in value within that period.

The shares of the bank, on the 8th of February 2019, were trading at a share price of N24.4 ($0.06), however at the close of trading on Thursday, its share price had dropped to N16.35 following consistent daily losses over the past few weeks.

Ovia, who is the largest shareholder of the bank and holds a 9.4 per cent stake, saw the value of his 2.94 billion shares drop from $200 million to $136 million.

Forbes revealed that Ovia was not the only one affected by the dip; many companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange were also affected.

The stocks of several other blue-chip companies, such as Dangote Cement, Transcorp and United Bank for Africa. among several others, have hit one-year-lows as foreign portfolio investors who dominate the equities market have been pulling out funds from the Nigerian capital markets.

The absence of a clear economic policy was highlighted as one of the reasons for the dipping performance of stocks on the NSE.

We’re Building Bridges Across Nigeria To Produce President In 2023 – Igbo Youth

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

Youth of the apex Igbo social-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide have announced that they have taken the lead to build bridges across six geo-political zones of Nigeria to ensure the emergence of Igbo President come 2023.

Ohanaeze youth said that an alliance of the Eastern Region with the North will produce one of the present Southeast Governors and one present Northern Governor as a running mate, or a former Vice President or former Governor or Senator, depending on the choice of the North.

A statement today, August 10 by the President General of the youth organization, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has taken the lead in building bridges across the six geo-political zones, through aggressive persuasion on some aggrieved northern groups and leaders, who felt marginalised in the President Buhari regime or schemed out of relevance and importantly have viewed Southwest alliance with the North as a farce.

“We have concluded arrangement to play hosts first class traditional rulers, opinion leaders, prominent northern groups and Arewa youth leaders to re-align and build confidence ahead of 2023 Presidential election without any political affiliations or party.

“North has been the traditional partner in progress since 1960s with the old Eastern Region, until there was suspicion brewing between the years created by artificial barriers which this move and series of consultations will automatically restore.

“Hopefully will restore the North and Old Eastern Region alliances, then the insecurity in some quarters will be flush into the dustbin of history.

“Old Eastern Region alliance with the North through proper understanding and cooperation, will produce one of the present Southeast Governors and one present Northern Governor, or former Vice President or former Governor or Senator, depending the choice of the North, will pair ahead of 2023.

“We are extending hands of friendship with the Coalition of Northern Groups and Arewa Youth leaders, to build a united front and alliance that will hold the two regions together as partnership, as we had in 1960s.

“History will always repeat itself, as traditional partners in progress, a Nigeria President of Igbo stock will largely favour the North with huge dividends of democracy.”

We’re Going To Investigate Private operators Over Stranded Pilgrims – NAHCON

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has said that it would investigate the alleged failure of some Private Tour Operators (PTOs) to airlift about 400 intending pilgrims who were left stranded in Kano.

A statement today, August 10 by the spokesperson of NAHCON, Mrs. Fatima Usara, said that the Commission regretted the situation in which the innocent pilgrims found themselves, resulting in the affected pilgrims staging protest at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).

NAHCON said that two weeks before the commencement of airlift, it sent a circular to all the PTOs requesting any of them having challenges to contact NAHCON immediately so that the issue could be addressed to forestall any drawbacks.

The Commission, however, said no complaint was received in respect of the said circular.

“NAHCON, therefore, assures the affected pilgrims that full investigation will be carried out into the matter to establish reasons why they were not airlifted to the Holy Land and consequently seek for justice on their behalf,” the statement said.

It directed the pilgrims to make formal complaints by stating the affected PTO they paid their fares to, the total amount paid, the category of package they paid for and the agreement they signed for.

“These pieces of information should be backed by necessary documents to enable the Commission to investigate and establish the truth of the matter.”

The Commission said that it had earlier advertised the names of licensed PTOs and had consistently warned pilgrims not to engage services of any unrecognized tour operator in order not to fall victim of unprofessionalism.

NAHCON said that the development was brought late to its attention, adding however that it would not be able to salvage the situation this time around as it did in previous times.

President Of Guinea Visits Buhari In Daura

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

President of Guinea, Professor Alpha Conde, today, August 10, visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, the Katsina State capital where Buhari had gone to observe Sallah celebration, starting from tomorrow, August 11.

President Buhari also had a phone chat with the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, during which timw the leaders agreed to have a meeting in October this year to discuss issues relating to wellbeing of their citizens and ways to further strengthen trade relations.

President Buhari accepted the South African President’s invitation to visit that country.

In an earlier letter of invitation, the South African President had said: “Your visit will provide an excellent opportunity for our sister countries to further consolidate and advance our strategic partnership and cooperation on matters of peace, security and socio-economic development in our continent.

“We will discuss issues of mutual interest and concern in global governance.”

President Ramaphosa said that the meeting will provide an opportunity to inaugurate a Bi-national commission for both countries to “effect the strategic decisions taken in 2016 to elevate it to the level of Heads of State.”

Earlier in the day, the Guinean visiting was by the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was greeted by excited, young members of Daura community and colourful horse riders at the helipad close to President Buhari’s country home.

The visiting President is scheduled to attend the Eid prayers with President Buhari tomorrow, August 11 and will be treated to the traditional Durbar display at the palace of the Emir of Daura, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk.

President Conde will also be conferred with a traditional title by the Daura Emirate.

The visit will provide an opportunity to reinforce strong relationship between the two leaders and both nations, and for them to engage in discussions on bilateral and global matters.

It will also provide an opportunity for the visiting President to share in the rich history of Daura, which is the linchpin of Hausa society, ethnically.

There’s Light At End Of Tunnel For Nigeria – Pastor Adeboye

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has prophesied that Nigeria would come out great, marched forward and overcome its numerous challenges.

Adeboye also declared, “There will be an end to emptiness, materially, spiritually and economically in Nigeria.”

He made the prophetic declarations in his sermon at the 67 Holy Ghost Congress held at the Redemption Camp, KM 46, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, however, urged Nigerians to return to God.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long event, which began on Monday, has the theme: “And God Said”.

Speaking on the sub-topic: “And God Said, Let There be Light”, Adeboye declared: “The plan of God for Nigeria is that when the light comes to the nation, Nigeria will be great, it will progress and move forward.

“There will be light, means let progress begin; when there was darkness in Egypt for three days, the Egyptians could not stand up for three days.

“Darkness stops progress; when you are surrounded by darkness, your progress will not be accelerated.

“Let There be Light also means that there will be fullness and fruitfulness in Nigeria.”

The cleric who took his text from Psalm 30, verse five, said that weeping could endure for a night, but that joy would come in the morning.

“This means that Nigeria shall sorrow no more; it means all the forces in heaven will see that Nigeria and Nigerians will succeed; rain will fall on our land in the right season.

“Nigerians will sow on good soil, many people have not succeeded because they have no one to help them when God blesses you, you cannot be cursed by anyone.”

Zamfara Gov Sacks Emir of Maru, One Other For Allegedly Supporting Bandits

Editorial staff

August 10, 2019

The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has removed the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Cika, and the district head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmad, for allegedly giving support to bandits responsible for hundreds of deaths.

The sack was announced in a statement signed by the state deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu.

The traditional rulers were suspended in June following protests by their subjects amidst allegations of connivance with armed bandits and cattle thieves in their territory.

The government had set up a committee headed by the former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, to investigate the alleged involvement of the local leaders. The committee found them wanting and recommended the removal of the emir and the district head. The affected district head is also under Maru emirate council.

Armed assailants have sacked several communities and killed many residents in the State for months.

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