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FRESHG:
PRESS RELEASE

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) observes that today’s holiday fully consolidated the two-day Christmas holiday and enabled Nigerian Christians to kick off the 2018 Christo-Western Gregorian calendar

However, conscious Nigerian Muslims, particularly stakeholders in the welfare of Muslims as well as the growth and development of Islam in Nigeria, approached today’s holiday with mixed feelings. First and foremost, we express happiness for our Christian neighbours who were able to spend the day giving full practice, expression and manifestation of their faith. On the other hand, we experienced a feeling of despair, isolation and marginalization. Our feeling of marginalization arises from the reality of the Nigerian situation which has conditioned Muslims in the country for religious segregation and subjected them to spiritual apartheid.

Here we are today, enjoying January 1st holiday which was declared by the Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria in recognition of the Christo-Western Gregorian calendar. But the same FG which recognizes this Christian calendar is yet to declare 1st Muharram a public holiday in recognition of the Islamic calendar despite several petitions and appeals to it dating back to the 60s. Surprisingly, some people still complain that Nigeria is Islamised!

Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)



http://www.ishaqakintola.com/2018/01/give-muslims-their-own-1st-january/

udemzyudex:
It will be the turn of your family, one by one next year by God's grace. Say Amen.

udemzyudex:
Some Nigerians sha, every time lynch. Barbarians

Mary4321:
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/punchng.com/madman-caught-with-n100m-cheque-atm-cards-condoms-in-kwara/amp/

dandollaz:
Can't you see the resemblance.amibo

veraponpo:
http://newsechoes.com/2017/12/07/federal-civil-service-commission-vacancies/

Pweedycutie:
Good evening fam! please i need urgent information about polytechnics across the country whose application is still on sale up till now...Its really urgent. Anyone with a useful information should please leave a comment below. Thanks alot.

SamUtaji:
Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government has concluded plan to engage 300, 000 unemployed graduates for the second phase of its N-Power programme, The Sun News reports.

Osinbajo stated this, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, during the official launch of the state branch of the Government Enterprising and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) and MSME One-Stop Shop programmes organised by the federal government in collaboration with the Bank of Industry for traders, artisans and other medium and small-scale business operators

Osinbajo said that the 300,000 would be employed to make the beneficiaries 500,000 having had 200,000 engaged previously.

The Vice President explained that the government came up with the idea of the GEEP and MSME One-Stop Shop programme to make it easier for those who run medium or small-scale enpterprises to access loan and operate without encumbrances.

He said that the One-Stop Short facility would provide services of regulatory agencies like National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control as explained that the facility would operate as a centre for making enquiries on manufacturing and operation of businesses.

Osinbajo who described Nigerian youths as the most vibrant in the world said that the administration of President Buhari is committed to empowerments of the youths.

The Vice President, noting that over 300,00 loans have already been given through the GEEP scheme, disclosed that the government targeted one million beneficiaries across the country

Said he, “With GEEP market money, the idea is to be able to give to at least a million people market women and artisians, some type of credit that
will assist them in their business. It is not free money. It money for business, we expect it, paid back as you go along so that we can give you more credit and we can expand the credit base.”

He lauded kwara government on its development of small and medium-scale programme saying the state is one of those where the programme is most promoted in the country.

The Vice President who said the state governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, laid a solid foundation for SMEs, assured that the the Federal Government would continue to support the state on the programme

Governor Ahmed, in his address, hailed the Federal Government for improving welfare of the masses through the programme and advised traders artisans and others that may benefit from the programme in the state in the state make use of the opportunity judiciously.

http://www.careersnig.com/jobs/news-fg-set-employ-300000-graduates-2nd-phase-n-power-scheme/

david22uu:
If jamb registrar hear u call cyber cafe... u go smell jail and they don't use remitta this year. Stop misleading people

opera1:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has suspended the sale of the 2018 application forms earlier scheduled to commence on Wednesday, November 22.The spokesperson of the board, Fabian Benjamin, said this in a press statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES Tuesday evening. He noted that the postponement was due to the delay in meeting the agreed deadline by the publisher of the compulsory reading text meant for prospective candidates for the 2018 UTME.
The board said the publisher had promised to deliver all the texts on or before the November, 7, 2017.“As at close of work today, the publisher had not provided the 1.8 million copies required and this development painfully forced the Board to shift the date from Wednesday 22nd November, 2017 to a date to be announced soon.”
JAMB said it regrets all inconvenience occasioned by this postponement as it is working round the clock to announce a new date soon", the statement said.
According to the board, candidates are urged to visit its website to familiarise themselves with the brochure before the commencement of the sale of the application documents.“The brochure has been placed on the Board’s website so as to enable candidates study it and avoid some of the mistakes associated with filling the application documents. Understanding the process will not only help the candidates fill the form smoothly but will also brightened their chances of getting admission”, it said.
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the Registrar of the board, Ishaq Oloyede said the sale of application documents will commence on November 22 and end on January22, 2018.The board had also proposed March 9 to 17 as the date for the examination taking into cognisance dates of other public examination.

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HeWrites:
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians to stsy away from stealing public funds as public officers that are caught stealing public funds would be sent to jail.

Speaking at the launch of a book in Abuja earlier today, President Buhari said;
“We are all aware now that if you steal public funds and you are caught, you will face the law. Internationally, Nigeria is now a respected nation. I can’t keep up with invitations to visit other countries much less for other countries leaders that want to visit us. A number of world leaders are expressing the desire to visit Nigeria virtually on monthly basis.”.

http://www.torimill.com/2017/11/public-money-go-to-jail-president.html

Referendum50:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/facts-have-deserted-bola-tinubu-faster-than-usain-bolt-jonathan/

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Salim27:
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Wednesday said it will introduce electronic jammers at all the Computer Based Test (CBT) centres during the conduct of the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The Board has equally announced the commencement of the sale of application forms and registration of candidates for the 2018 UTME with effect from November 22nd and to close on 22nd January 2018.

Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made this known at a critical stakeholders meeting on plans and modalities for the sale and registration of 2018 UTME application
on Wednesday in Abuja,
He warned prospective candidates that there would be no extension of date for sale of forms.

He also disclosed that the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mock examination would hold from 22nd to 24th uJanuary 2018.
Oloyede, however, said the proposed mock examination, which was introduced during the 2017 UTME, is optional and would be taken by candidates who would have registered by 31st December, 2017 and expressed their interest to sit for the examination.

The UTME proper is scheduled to hold from 9th to 17th March, 2018, taking into consideration the conduct of other public examinations by other examination bodies.
He noted that the Board has penciled down about 620 Computer Based Centres (CBT) for the registration of candidates, saying further scrutiny would be done on the centres before approval of those that would be accredited for the examination.

He condemned the attitude of some CBT center owners who connived with candidates to cheat during examination, explaining that the introduction of electronic jammers was an additional measures taken by the Board to eliminate examination malpractices and and maintain the integrity of the UTME.

He said there were also reported cases of extortion of candidates by some CBT owners as some of them allegedly charged candidates “gate fee” of N1,000 before allowed into examination.
The JAMB Registrar said that in addition to telephone and other materials prohibited in examination sessions, electronic gadgets, device, and any form of pen, were also prohibited while eye glasses are to be scrutinised.

He disclosed that the electronic jammers and other equipment have been procured while experts would be brought from Sierra Leone for the screening of eye glasses, which the Register said some candidates now use for cheating in examination.
Oloyede, said: “Having examined that all logistics are put in place for a smooth exercise, Management would strictly adhere to the sale period.

“Therefore, all critical stakeholders are advised to cooperate, collaborate, support and assist the Board in this direction. All State Governors, legislators, philanthropists who plan to purchase and distribute application documents should note the date of sale and its duration.

“The application fees remains N5,000, just as the Reading Text is still N500. The application fee is inclusive of the commission of N300 paid on each application to the selling points,” he said.
He noted that there were serious attempts to subvert and derail the Board during the conduct of the last UTME, urging particularly the internal agents of such interest to desist from their evil plot as the Board is determined not to accommodate any level of corrupt practices.

http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/exams-malpractice-jamb-introduces-electronic-jammers-cbt-centres/

kunkeracid:
forget about peace corps for now. there are Federal govt efforts at tackling unemployment like npower, youwin, yes-programme.

36govs:
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Here are the Live Pictures + Updates as President Buhari Presents 2018 Budget , Live at the National Assembly Today , November 7 2017

VIA : http://www.viviangist.ng/live-pictures-updates-president-buhari-presents-2018-budget/

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objhack:
AN operative of Peace Corps, Adebisi Mukaila Michael, in a rare display of bravery has rescued two persons, Temilola Isiaka and Kehinde Daodu from a gang of four armed robbers at Orisumabare area in Osogbo, Osun State and handed them over to the police.

According to eyewitnesses, Michael was driving along the area when he sighted the robbers armed with dangerous weapons attacking the victims around 8pm. He was said to have engaged the robbers to save Temilola and Kehinde.

It was learnt that Michael was assisted by some passersby and he succeeded in disarming the robbers and took them to the Dugbe Divisional Police Station.
Two member of the gang arrested, Kaseem Oladehinde and Idowu Hazzan have since been arraigned in a magistrate court in Oshogbo.

Police Prosecutor, Mr Ajayi Sunday told the court that Oladehinde and Idowu and others at large at about 8:00pm at Orisumibare stole a bag containing the sum of one hundred and ninety six thousand naira (N196, 000.00) and a mobile phone.

Ajayi also told the court that “the accused persons attacked two persons, Isiaka Temilola and Kehinde Daodu with dangerous weapons and injured the Peace Corps officer that recued them.”

The police prosecutor added that the accused persons also damaged the Peace Corps Officer’s Toyota Highlander vehicle with registration number JJJ 242 GQ, and stole his identity card and ATM card.

Michael, who was also present in court during the arraignment said the accused persons also took his uniform and desert boots from his car. Michael sworn to an affidavit in which he listed the items that the accused persons took from his car.

The police prosecutor told the court that the accused persons committed various offences contrary to and punishable under the law. The accused persons pleaded guilty.

In her ruling, Magistrate Adenike Olowolagba ordered that the accused persons be remanded and adjourned the case till November 8, 2 017.

http://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2017/11/peace-corps-officer-arrests-four-robbers-rescues-two-victims/amp/

Factfinder1:
Bukola Saraki's Daughter Marrying A Christian Man Is A Sin(facebook User Claims

As shared on Facebook by a Muslim Facebook user

For Tosin Saraki, the daughter of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to marry a Christian man that simply show that Tosin has been following the religion of her mother (Toyin Saraki) before now and its haram for any Alfa in Ilorin to coordinate such marriage, unfortunately, Alfas Ilorin are more to money than standing for Islam,however, with this marriage, Bukola Saraki has proved to the northerners that he is more of a southerner than being a northerner and this marriage will have consequences on his political agenda even am sure some northerners politicians will make mockery of daughter's marriage, Since it's impossible to see a Muslim northerner politician to marry off his daughter to a Christian man, even he can't allow his son to marry a Christian lady, though Islam permits this but didn't permit a Muslim woman to marry a Christian man.

In the north, marriage and religion have a strong tie with their political system and with Tosin Saraki's marriage to a Christian man that will make it very very difficult for Bukola Saraki to be adopted by the northerners politicians to be the presidential candidate for the north coming any year.

nwakibie3:
Following Super Eagles qualifications for 2018 World Cup in Russia, the Senate on Tuesday, praised the team for being the first to qualify in African continent.

Raising through order 42 of Senate rules, Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Obinna Ogba explained that Eagles were exceptional in defeating Zambia, saying that, they deserved further encouragement from the federal government.


Senator Samuel Anyanwu representing Imo East Senatorial district observed that Nigeria sports had history of under-funding of her players. He suggested that loots recovered by the federal government should be channeled into funding of Super Eagles.

“Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, Nigeria has always been qualifying, but paucity of funds has always been an issue despite wonderful performances like these”,. he said.

“I want to suggest that stolen funds recoverd by the federal government scattered here and there should be used to fund the Super Eagles”, Anyanwu suggested.

Meanwhile, Senate President, after taking the leave of Chambers, maintained that Nigeria Sports ministry should release funds on time for early preparation of Super Eagles.

He commended Supper Eagles for their high level of patriotism.


http://dailypost.ng/2017/10/10/2018-world-cup-senate-urges-fg-fund-super-eagles-recovered-loots/