By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere. An erudite professor of Islamic studies, Professor Abdulrazzaq Abdulmajeed Alaro, who was the former head of the Department of Islamic Law at the University of Ilorin and an adviser to the Central Bank of Nigeria on Islamic finance, has debunked the allegation that public roads constructed under “SUKUK ” in Nigeria are
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, has called for a transformation in parenting methods to align with contemporary societal changes, emphasizing the role of mothers in nurturing morally upright children. Speaking at the 5th Annual Ramadan Lecture/Prayer in honor of the late Oba Muftau Olatunji Hamzat, Dr. Hamzat highlighted the significance of instilling strong
Police Service Commission, PSC promoted 20 commissioners of police to the rank of Assistance Inspector General Of Police, AIG. According to a statement issued by Ikechukwu Ani Head, Press and Public Relations, PSC, the promotion was announced on Monday, March 17th, 2025. The new AIGs include,Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, CP Fom, Force Headquarters; Olalolu Adebowale Adegbite,
Fountain University, Osogbo, an Islamic faith based university owned by the leading Socio-religious organization, NASFAT has announced a great feat achieved by its pioneer Nursing Students who graduated from the University in Nov., 2024. The students who sat for the Midwifery Professional Examinations (A qualifying exams for nursing students, assessing their knowledge, skills, and competencies
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not directly related to addressing the insecurity issues in the South East region. Soludo argued that criminals have hijacked the Biafran struggle, using Kanu’s name and the
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has unveiled a comprehensive 25-year plan aimed at strengthening its workforce and curriculum. The plan, which was launched at a recent ceremony, is designed to position the university as a leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria and beyond. According to the Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi, the 25-year
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj must get vaccinated against polio. According to the Executive Secretary of the Board, Abdulrahman Idris, the decision was taken to ensure the health and safety of the pilgrims. Idris explained that the polio vaccine is a requirement for
A devastating explosion rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Rivers State on [date], sending shockwaves through the community and raising concerns about the safety of the pipeline. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred at about [time] in the morning, causing widespread destruction and panic in the area. The pipeline, which is operated by the Nigerian National
Nigerian singer Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has taken a moment to honor his late mother on the second anniversary of her passing. In a heartfelt message shared via his Instagram story on Sunday, the artist expressed his deep longing for her, revealing how much he still wishes she were with him.
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that Ushie Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over economic hardship, is under intense pressure to issue a public apology. Sowore, who accompanied Uguamaye to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office in Lagos on Monday
