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  • Ramadan: North’s governors urge Muslims to pray for Nigeria

    The Northern States’ Governors’ Forum (NGSF) has urged Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray to Almighty Allah for a quick resolution of the security challenges confronting the country.

    NGSF Chairman and Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu spoke yesterday in Minna, the state capital, in a Ramadan message by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Danladi Ndayebo.

    Aliyu advised Muslims to conduct themselves well during the holy month to enable gain maximum spiritual and physical benefits from their fasting.

    The governor listed good intention, prayers and firmness of purpose in the pursuit of good deeds as the conditions for reaping maximum benefits in the holy month.

    The statement reminded Muslims that Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.

    It urged the faithful to accord it the necessary attention by being proactive in decisions and actions that will ensure their full participation in the fast.

     

  • Fashola, Aregbesola, Amosun, Ribadu for Ramadan lecture

    Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief Missioner, NASFAT Worldwide, Alhaji Abdullahi Akinbode, will deliver the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni (UMA) Annual Ramadan Lecture on Sunday at the Main Auditorium of the university.

    The theme of the lecture is: “Corruption and Justice in Nigeria”.

    The occasion will be chaired by Mallam Yusuf Alli (SAN). Expected on the occasion are Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Senator Ganiyu Solomon.

    Ribadu will speak on “Corruption and Administration of Justice in Nigeria: Agenda for Reform”. Akinbode will speak on “Eliminating Endemic Corruption from the Polity: Islamic Panacea”.

    UMA spokesman Abdul-Razaq Asaju said this year’s pre-Ramadan lecture is the 19th in the series.

    Asaju said six PhD and 12 Master’s students would be awarded scholarships.

    Free medical screening will be provided at the event by the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) and Islamic business fair.