By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji NASFAT is an acronym for Nasru-l-Lāhi-l-Fātih Society, a leading Islamic Society that has its headquarters in Lagos and has several branches in Nigeria, Canada, the US, the UK, Ghana, Garbon, Seria Leone, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin Republic, Egypt, etc. NASFAT recently clocked 30 years. The anniversary lecture is billed to be delivered
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has presented practicing licences to 93 newly approved Private Guard Companies (PGCs), warning that only firms committed to intelligence sharing and ethical conduct will be allowed to thrive under the Corps’ regulatory framework. Speaking during the official presentation ceremony
The Borno State Police Command has assured residents of Maiduguri that the explosion which rocked Giwa Barracks on Wednesday night was not an act of terrorism or external aggression but a case of “friendly fire” originating from within the military facility. In an official statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso,
The Osun State Government has commenced free medical interventions, including surgeries, for public school pupils diagnosed with serious eye conditions as part of its ongoing Imole School Eye Health Programme, a state-funded initiative aimed at improving the vision and academic performance of students across the state. This was made known by the Executive Secretary of
A leading fertility consultant at BridgeClinic, Lagos, Dr. Ayo Olayinka, has raised concern over the growing rate of infertility among Nigerian couples, revealing that at least three out of every ten couples are currently battling one form of infertility or another. He made this known during the April edition of the BridgeClinic Forum held in
Saudi Arabia’s strategic effort to enhance the Hajj experience for international pilgrims has officially entered its seventh year, recording a significant milestone with close to one million beneficiaries since inception. Popularly referred to as the “Road to Mecca” initiative, this transformative project has streamlined pre-Hajj travel procedures for Muslim faithful embarking on the sacred journey
Nigerians have been urged to exercise heightened vigilance as fraudsters increasingly create fake social media accounts and websites, falsely claiming to represent the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). These impersonators are exploiting the name and credibility of the NCS to lure unsuspecting individuals into fraudulent schemes, often involving fake auctions, job offers, and import-clearance deals. The
Fountain University, Osogbo, has once again affirmed its place among top institutions offering quality accounting education in Nigeria as its Bachelor of Science in Accounting programme has secured full re-accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The new accreditation status is valid until the year 2028. The prestigious professional body, ICAN, formally
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday brought prominent businesswoman, Mrs. Aisha Achimugu, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, following her arrest a day earlier upon arrival in the country. Achimugu, who was declared wanted by the EFCC in March over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy and large-scale money laundering, was taken
In response to circulating misinformation, the Nigerian Army has issued a clarification regarding an incident involving troops of the 25 Brigade Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. The unit, while conducting a road dominance patrol and providing escort for civilians travelling from Damboa to the Komala exchange point, encountered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along the
