By Abba Dukawa Every soul will taste death.Quran 3:185 and 21:35) This verse serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitability of death and the importance of living a righteous life according to Islamic teachings. Therefore celebrating the death of a fellow person is not a recommended or condoned practice. Culturally and religiously like Islam and Christianity emphasizes the importance of respecting the deceased and supporting those who are grieving, rather than celebrating the person’s passing. Jubilating someone’s death is uncommon in any cultures and religions. Displaying such behavior reveals a lack of empathy and maturity. Regardless of affiliation, mortality…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for its efforts in supporting the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Dr. Oduwole gave the commendation during a working visit to SMEDAN’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, where she toured the agency’s Common Facility Centres (CFCs) dedicated to garment production, furniture making, recycling and food packaging. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Head of Corporate Affairs at SMEDAN, Moshood Lawal, the minister praised the agency’s G.R.O.W.…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has received participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025, from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, as part of their local study tour aimed at fostering national development through strategic engagements. Welcoming the delegation at the Ministry of Environment headquarters in Calabar, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, described the visit as timely and strategic, considering the relevance of the blue economy to coastal states like Cross River. Osogi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Barr. Mrs. Rosemary Onah, said the administration…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education has mourned the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his passing as a moment not only for condolence but for critical national reflection. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, United Kingdom, led Nigeria through both military rule and two terms as a democratically elected president. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CHRICED extended its condolences to the late President’s family and the Nigerian public, while urging current leaders to examine the complexities of his legacy beyond emotions and sentiments. “President Buhari’s imprint…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board, on Tuesday, flagged off the 2025 local government-level Qur’anic recitation competition and distributed hygiene kits to 99 Almajiri pupils across the state. The event, which took place in Damaturu, the state capital, was held in honour of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday. Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Umar Abubakar, said the competition marked the official commencement of Qur’anic recitation activities at the grassroots level. “The timing of this event coincides with the passing of our late President. We offered special prayers for…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has joined Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governors, Ministers for burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Governor Abba Kabir, prayed for the deceased for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness and consoled the family to bear the irreparable loss. Thousands of people including the high profile personalities from the Federal to States levels across the country attended the funeral. In a statement issued by Mustapha Muhammad the Chief Press Secretary to Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Tuesday described the deceased as patriotic and compassionate leader.…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Non Executive Director of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya has condoled Nigerians on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Mahmud who doubles as a Non-Executive Director Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) , described the late leader as a rare patriot who prioritised the nation’s well-being, standing firm through turbulent times with quiet strength, integrity, and a strong belief in Nigeria’s potential. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Umar, Hon. Gaya noted that President Buhari championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interests Saying…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State chapter of the Coalition of African Democratic Congress (ADC) was officially inaugurated over the weekend, with hundreds of supporters in attendance and the distribution of membership cards to newly registered members. The event, held in Katsina, witnessed the defection of members from various political parties into the ADC, as the party made a bold statement about its growing influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration, a representative from the party’s national headquarters, Lawal Batagarawa, described the occasion as “historic” and commended the large turnout. He said the emergence…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), has said that late former President Muhammadu Buhari was exceptionally honest and the he could be trusted with anything while alive. He also revealed that he was admitted to the same London hospital as former President Buhari shortly before the latter’s death. In an emotional tribute during an interview with Channels Television in London, the former military leader said he had only just been discharged from the hospital when news of Buhari’s passing reached him on Sunday. “Unfortunately, we were in the same hospital together. But I have…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called on employers across the country to embrace data-driven solutions to enhance workplace safety and health. Faleye made the call in a keynote address delivered at the ongoing training on Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health, taking place at the Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Fund, Faleye said the ever-evolving nature of workplace environments demands proactive safety measures rather than routine regulatory compliance. “That is why this programme…