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Islamic Charity NASFAT to Distribute N15m to 254 Widows Nationwide –President
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The National President of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), a faith-based organisation, Mr Niyi Yusuf, has said that the society would disburse N15 million to 254 widows nationwide in its determination to alleviate their conditions.
He stated this at the swearing-in of the Zonal Leadership of NASFAT, Kaduna Zone, and fund raising for the completion of the NASFAT Islamic Complex, ‘Aseese’ situated along the Lagos-Sagamu expressway.
”In November, we will be distributing N15 million Naira to about 254 Widows nationwide as a way to alleviate the conditions of the widows”, he said.
According to him, the society, which evolved in the last 26 years to become an Islamic Charity organization, focuses on Health, Education, livelihood and Dawaah (evangelism), underscoring the importance the society attached to the welfare of the people.
The President noted that the gesture would help create a better society where human capital is improved, poverty is reduced, and people were imbued with the fear of Allah.
“Today, we have several hospitals, Primary Health Care centres and providing education facilities. We have over 25 primary schools, six secondary schools, and the Fountain University in Osogbo.
We also focus on providing a means of livelihood for our members, be it formal employment or through self-employment, Yusuf said, adding, “We conduct empowerment training programmes and give monetary gifts to people.”
Speaking on the multi-million Naira NASFAT Islamic Complex project on the Sagamu-Lagos expressway, Yusuf explained that it would provide a convenient and befitting venue for 26 million Muslims or 52 million Nigerians who ply the road to worship, access medical facilities, a library and ICT centre, as well as a sanctuary for relaxation.
“The NASFAT Islamic Centre, when we conceived it, we realized that the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway was the busiest highway every year.
“Statistics indicate that over a 52million persons ply that road every year, as we assumed that half of those that ply that road are Muslims. We have 26 million persons that ply that road.
“It is an access road to anything and everything that is coming from the south and going to the North, and it is available to 52 million passengers on an annual basis”, he said.
Speaking on the topic, ‘The role of leadership in humanity: An Islamic perspective’, the guest speaker at the occasion, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said Leadership was significant to human society, saying no society achieved its set goals without good Leadership.
The Minister, who was represented by, Mallam Suleiman Muhammed, an Islamic scholar, noted that for Leadership to be good, some attributes and success factors were desired.
“A leader must have strong faith, a strong belief, a strong Iman in the existence of Allah (SWT), and strong faith in Islam, and from an Islamic perspective, this is very key. Without it, a leader cannot drive the community to lead it to the desired goal.
”A leader must be knowledgeable and he must be full of wisdom. He must always be in search of knowledge throughout his Leadership, because everything is based on knowledge.
“Without understanding, he won’t know the society or group he is leading, he won’t know what to do and at what time,” he said.
Pantami said that such a leader must possess excellent communication skills to communicate information to the people he is leading and be able to get feedback from them.
Also, NASFAT Women Affairs Secretary, Mrs Suwebat Kupolati, cited the role of women in Islam as vast, and the part of women in NASFAT as excellent.
Kupolati said: “when women are empowered, developed, they bring up their children very well, and when they bring up their children well, they turn out well.
” We know most of the problems we have from the youth are because parents cannot take care of their children”
“So, it is important we develop, empower, educate them to increase their livelihood so that they can handle their responsibilities”( NAN)
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.