2 h. ago Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump

Tribune Online Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump The event brought together Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, along with representatives from Muslim-majority nations, American Muslim leaders, and senior administration officials. Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Ramadan: Awoniyi sponsors Nottingham Muslim community’s Iftar

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi funded a Ramadan iftar in Nottingham during the week as part of his dedication to giving back and commitment to the community, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Iftar was organised by the Nottingham Forest Community Trust, in collaboration with local charity Himmah at Himmah’s Hub in Hyson Read More

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43 h. ago Alternative Bank Hosts Special Iftar, Promotes Inclusion, Ethical Banking

In a show of commitment to community engagement and ethical banking, the Alternative Bank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institution, recently hosted special Iftar events across four major cities of Abuja, Ibadan, Kano, and Lagos. The gatherings brought together esteemed customers, partners, dignitaries, and business leaders to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar events […]

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68 h. ago Don’t compromise quality seeds for food production, NASC warns producers

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has warned producers that the Federal Government will not compromise on seed production. NASC Acting Director General, Dr Ishiak Othman Khalid, gave the warning at the annual early generation seed (EGS) event yesterday in Abuja. According to him, seed producers, researchers, policymakers, and development partners […] The post Don’t compromise quality seeds for food production, NASC warns producers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Oyebanji Pledges Increased Gov’t Appointments For Ekiti Muslims

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has assured the Muslim community in the state that more of their faithful will be appointed into strategic positions in his government. Governor Oyebanji also thanked the Muslim community for their continuous prayers and support for his administration, stressing that their prayers have been instrumental to the peace, stability […]

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3 d. ago Don’t Observe Ramadan As Formalities, Chief Imam Tells Muslim Faithful

The chief Imam of Abia State, Sheikh Ali Ukiwe, has urged the Muslim community in the state not to observe the Ramadan fast as mere formalities but to practice and live by its lessons always. Ukiwe spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital, yesterday, as the period is approaching its end, stressing that they […]

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4 d. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Monday, distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT.   This initiative, he said aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding […] The post Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Breach Of Promise To Marry A Partner Attracts Penalties, Says Abuja Lawyer Adeyanju

Failure to marry a man or woman as promised by their partner could lead to a legitimate legal claim in Nigeria, and it’s treated like a breach contractual agreement with consequences for the defaulter. This was disclosed by an Abuja-based legal practitioner and activist, Deji Adeyanju, Esq., on Tuesday. Taking to his social media handles, […]

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5 d. ago FG seeks $6.25bn annual investment to bridge housing deficit

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria requires an annual investment of $6.25bn to address the country’s housing deficit, estimated at over 28 million units. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this recently at the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership Summit held in Abuja. Dangiwa emphasised that despite numerous housing policies Read More

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5 d. ago “No Shortcut To SDP Membership” – Adebayo Tells Prospective Defectors

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called on interested defectors to join the party through legitimate means. Adebayo’s call demonstrates the SDP’s commitment to upholding its values and principles. The party is open to new members, but legitimacy is key. Adebayo made this call during a meeting with […] The post “No Shortcut To SDP Membership” – Adebayo Tells Prospective Defectors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: “No Shortcut To SDP Membership” – Adebayo Tells Prospective Defectors

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called on interested defectors to join the party through legitimate means. Adebayo’s call demonstrates the SDP’s commitment to upholding its values and principles. The party is open to new members, but legitimacy is key. Adebayo made this call during a meeting with […] The post 2027: “No Shortcut To SDP Membership” – Adebayo Tells Prospective Defectors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Fin Insurance identifies with Muslims at fasting for national unity

The company believes that aligning with the Muslim Community in their prayers at this time will encourage them to pray read more Fin Insurance identifies with Muslims at fasting for national unity

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6 d. ago Ramadan: Rep Ogene pledges to build Central Mosque in Anambra

Tribune Online Ramadan: Rep Ogene pledges to build Central Mosque in Anambra Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has pledged to support the Muslim community in Ogbaru by helping them build a central mosque. Ramadan: Rep Ogene pledges to build Central Mosque in Anambra Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Abuja Varsity, Health Ministry Partner To Enhance Medical Education

Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Health to enhance medical education and training, particularly for nursing and other healthcare-related courses. The agreement will allow students from Cosmopolitan University to undertake their clinical training at the National Hospital, Abuja, a move that aims to address workforce challenges […]

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7 d. ago Create policies to attract agric investments, stakeholders urge govt

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for urgent policy reforms, increased investments, and technological innovations to strengthen the country’s food system. With food insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians, the agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners convened in Abuja on Thursday for the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security Read More

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7 d. ago Plateau will reverse second position on open defecation practice — Mutfwang

Tribune Online Plateau will reverse second position on open defecation practice — Mutfwang Worried by Plateau State’s ranking as the second-highest in open defecation practices in Nigeria, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has expressed his administration’s determination to tackle the menace by providing improved sanitation facilities. Plateau will reverse second position on open defecation practice — Mutfwang Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev called for greater collaboration between religious institutions and government agencies to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Utsev made this call during an advocacy visit to the Murshid of the Abuja National Mosque, Prof. Shehu Ahmad Saeed Galadanci, with […] The post FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago TB still a leading cause of death — Stop TB Partnership Nigeria 

Stakeholders recommit to fight against TB    From Fred Ezeh, Abuja   Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, a multi-stakeholder partnership complementing the efforts of the government and other partners to end Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, has raised the alarm that TB is still killing many people in Nigeria.   It noted that in 2023,1.24 million people, […] The post TB still a leading cause of death — Stop TB Partnership Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC

Partner Ministry to tackle corruption From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), said it has identified severe governance and accountability challenges in the health sector, particularly at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level, where pregnant women, children, and vulnerable populations are most affected. It also noted the diversion of […] The post Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Diri’s former aide dumps PDP, party leadership under pressure to resign over defections

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A former Technical Adviser to Bayelsa State Governor on Information and Strategy, Jeremiah Perekeme Owoupele, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his resignation letter to the Chairman of Ward 5, Ebedebiri, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Owoupele said his decision to leave the PDP was due to […] The post Diri’s former aide dumps PDP, party leadership under pressure to resign over defections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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