Traditional institution under siege
The intriguing coincidence in the heart of Northern Nigeria is a bit worrisome. While the political brouhaha in the Kano Emirate has yet to settle down, the Sokoto Caliphate has joined the
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Hajj, Prophet Ibrahim and Taqwah
Brethren, the highpoints of our sermon, today, include: (1) Prophet Ibrahim is the model to be followed (Q6:38; Q2:130; Q16:123). Our interest is the family issues that led to the greatest event
Rousing reception for Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah
Yesterday, the Saudi Arabian flight Flynas touched down at Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdu-Aziz International Airport, Madina at 12;00am Nigerian time with 422 pilgrims from Kebbi State.
How national medial team for 2024 Hajj emerged
The medical needs of over 60,000 Nigerian pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be attended to by the National Medical Team (NMT) empanelled by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria
Abiodun’s lame excuse
The deplorable state of the road linking Abeokuta township with Wole Soyinka Train Station was brought to the attention of Ogun State Government last year. The road is said to connect about
Imperatives of resilient agenda for water security, sufficiency
Inadequate access to water and poor water management practices majorly contribute to Nigeria’s inability to tame water insecurity. While approximately 70 million Nigerians do not have access to safe drinking water, water
Will genetically modified crops douse or heighten food insecurity? Â
The endless criticisms and arguments trailing the adoption of Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs), commonly called GM seeds by the country, are eliciting anxiety over food and agro commodities safety.
Why mushroom universities across borders are attractive, despite Nigeria’s huge undersubscribed private institutions
Nigeria, currently, has 273 universities with private universities accounting for over 50 per cent of the institutions. There are 148 private universities, 62 Federal Government established universities and 63 state owned universities,
How foreigners hijack mining sector to detriment of Nigerians
A hearing conducted by the Senate on challenges facing the mining sector in Nigeria has thrown up more issues than contemplated. Illegality, insecurity, policy, as well as the domination of the sector
Pilgrims and quest for Hajj mabrur
Brethren, in the next few days, May 15, 2024 precisely, airlifting of intending pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia will be inaugurated.
Nigeria, Qatar undertake translation of Arabic books to Yoruba, Hausa languages
Towards furthering cultural understanding between Nigeria and Qatar, the Nigeria Centre for Arabic Research and Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding in Qatar have resolved to translate Arabic works of