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Thursday, 4 July 2013
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Important Notice To All Nigeria Students
Important Notice To All Nigeria Students From The FGN
Imagine this kinda conversation between 2 Nigerians:
An engineering student
to his sweeper brother: I have got degree,
I have got knowledge,
I can sit in society.
What do you have?
Sweeper: I have the job..!!
to his sweeper brother: I have got degree,
I have got knowledge,
I can sit in society.
What do you have?
Sweeper: I have the job..!!
What FGN Is Saying To All Nigeria Students:
If all Nigerians start studying
All get good marks
but
jobs are limited
more unemployment
more youth suicides
more crime
SAVE NIGERIA
Stop Studying !!!
All get good marks
but
jobs are limited
more unemployment
more youth suicides
more crime
SAVE NIGERIA
Stop Studying !!!
FGN - Fun Generation Of Nigeria
Nollywood Sexiest 3: who makes the last 2 slots?
Last week was a definitive one in our
quest for the Sexiest Man and Woman in Nollywood 2013. 3 more contenders
emerged in the men’s and women’s categories respectively to join the
20, long waiting to rumble in the year’s quest.
Those who made it last week were Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro and Ejiro Okurame, for Sexiest Woman slot while Emeka Enyiocha, O.C.Ukeje and Alex Ekubo for the Sexiest Man.
However, this week has not been clear cut as no two people have scored big enough to join the others already picked for the quest.
So, the pendulum keepsswinging over Nuella Njubigbo, Benita Nzeribe, Ijeoma Imoh, Uche Iwuji, Omoni Oboli, Mercy Aigbe and Halima Abubakar for the women category and for the men, Gabriel Afolayan, Kalu Ikeagwu, Kunle Afolayan, Francis Duru, Gideon Okeke, Muna Obiekwe and Femi Branch
Now, the 23 contenders for the Sexiest Man in Nollywood are: Yul Edochie, Joseph Benjamin, Benson Okonkwo, Ken Okolie, Sunkanmi Omobolanle, Ali Nuhu, Chigozie Atuanya, Bobby Obodo, Michael Okon, Gbenro Ajibade, Van Vicker, Pat Attah, Odunlade Adekola, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Pope Odowondo Jr., Ramsey Nouah, Uti Nwachukwu, Mike Ezuruonye, O.C Ukeje, Alex Ekubo and Emeka Enyiocha. Only2 more slots remain.
The 23 women are made up of Anita Joseph, Queeneth Hilbert, Cynthia Agholor, Tope Osoba, Colette Orji, Jackie Appiah, Chita Agwu, Biodun Okeowo, Queen Nwokoye, Angela Okorie, Damilola Adegbite, Rita Dominic, Amanda Ebeye, Nadia Buari, Ebube Nwagbo, Stephanie Okereke, Chika Agatha, Tonto Dikeh, Maureen Cyril, Ejiro Okurame, Yvonne Okoro and Yvonne Nelson.
Those who made it last week were Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro and Ejiro Okurame, for Sexiest Woman slot while Emeka Enyiocha, O.C.Ukeje and Alex Ekubo for the Sexiest Man.
However, this week has not been clear cut as no two people have scored big enough to join the others already picked for the quest.
So, the pendulum keepsswinging over Nuella Njubigbo, Benita Nzeribe, Ijeoma Imoh, Uche Iwuji, Omoni Oboli, Mercy Aigbe and Halima Abubakar for the women category and for the men, Gabriel Afolayan, Kalu Ikeagwu, Kunle Afolayan, Francis Duru, Gideon Okeke, Muna Obiekwe and Femi Branch
Now, the 23 contenders for the Sexiest Man in Nollywood are: Yul Edochie, Joseph Benjamin, Benson Okonkwo, Ken Okolie, Sunkanmi Omobolanle, Ali Nuhu, Chigozie Atuanya, Bobby Obodo, Michael Okon, Gbenro Ajibade, Van Vicker, Pat Attah, Odunlade Adekola, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Pope Odowondo Jr., Ramsey Nouah, Uti Nwachukwu, Mike Ezuruonye, O.C Ukeje, Alex Ekubo and Emeka Enyiocha. Only2 more slots remain.
The 23 women are made up of Anita Joseph, Queeneth Hilbert, Cynthia Agholor, Tope Osoba, Colette Orji, Jackie Appiah, Chita Agwu, Biodun Okeowo, Queen Nwokoye, Angela Okorie, Damilola Adegbite, Rita Dominic, Amanda Ebeye, Nadia Buari, Ebube Nwagbo, Stephanie Okereke, Chika Agatha, Tonto Dikeh, Maureen Cyril, Ejiro Okurame, Yvonne Okoro and Yvonne Nelson.
Angelina Jolie - 'I Feel Wonderful'. 1st public appearance after double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie feels "wonderful"
and is "grateful for all the support" she said today at her first public
appearance since she announced her decision to undergo a double
mastectomy.
"I've been very happy just to see the discussion about women's health expanded, and that means the world to me," Jolie told the BBC
at the world premiere of Brad Pitt's new thriller, "World War Z," in
London. "After losing my mom to these issues, I'm very grateful for it."Jolie, 37, revealed in a New York Times op-ed on May 14 that she had undergone a preventative double mastectomy after discovering she carries the BRCA1 gene, which increases the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Monday, 3 June 2013
Appointment Confimed - The Return Of Mourinho
Mourinho, 50, replaces Rafael Benitez after leaving Real Madrid, and has signed a four-year contract.
The Portuguese won two consecutive Premier League titles during his first spell, which ended in September 2007.
Mourinho told Chelsea TV: "I promise exactly the same things I promised in 2004, with this difference to help - which is I'm one of you."
He added: "In football, in my career I've had two great passions, Inter and Chelsea, and Chelsea is more than important for me.
Chief executive Ron Gourlay said of Mourinho: "He was and remains a hugely popular figure at the club and everyone here looks forward to working with him again."
Mourinho first arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2004, weeks after guiding Porto to the Champions League trophy.
He won the FA Cup and two League Cups as well as two Premier League titles but could not win the Champions League with the Blues.
His relationship with owner Roman Abramovich grew increasingly troubled and he quit despite having three years left on his contract.
Gourlay added: "I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.
"It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is the right manager to do just that."
He won his second Champions League trophy with Inter Milan in 2010, but left to join Real Madrid later that summer - replacing Manuel Pellegrini, who is favourite to take over at Manchester City.
He finished second in La Liga in his first season - four points behind Barcelona - but won the title a year later, amassing 100 points in the process.
The Portuguese won two consecutive Premier League titles during his first spell, which ended in September 2007.
Mourinho told Chelsea TV: "I promise exactly the same things I promised in 2004, with this difference to help - which is I'm one of you."
He added: "In football, in my career I've had two great passions, Inter and Chelsea, and Chelsea is more than important for me.
"It was very, very hard to play against Chelsea and I did it only twice, which was not so bad."
Mourinho, who will be officially presented in a press
conference at Stamford Bridge next Monday, 10 June, brings three
coaching staff with him in Rui Faria, Silvino Louro and Jose Morais.
Chief executive Ron Gourlay said of Mourinho: "He was and remains a hugely popular figure at the club and everyone here looks forward to working with him again."
Mourinho first arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2004, weeks after guiding Porto to the Champions League trophy.
He won the FA Cup and two League Cups as well as two Premier League titles but could not win the Champions League with the Blues.
His relationship with owner Roman Abramovich grew increasingly troubled and he quit despite having three years left on his contract.
Gourlay added: "I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.
"It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is the right manager to do just that."
He won his second Champions League trophy with Inter Milan in 2010, but left to join Real Madrid later that summer - replacing Manuel Pellegrini, who is favourite to take over at Manchester City.
He finished second in La Liga in his first season - four points behind Barcelona - but won the title a year later, amassing 100 points in the process.
Will Smith's 'After Earth' Loses to 'Now You See Me', Box Office Reports
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Yahoo! Movies/Columbia Pictures - Will Smith and Jaden Smith in Columbia Pictures' "After Earth" - 2013
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Marking a misstep for one of the world's top stars, Will Smith's sci-fi adventure After Earth narrowly lost to magician heist pic Now You See Me in one of the most surprising box office battles in recent memory.
Sony's After Earth, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, took in $27 million in its North American debut, compared to $28.1 million for Now You See Me, from Summit Entertainment.
Universal's Fast & Furious 6
beat both films to stay at No. 1 in its second weekend, declining 65
percent to $34.5 million for a stellar domestic cume of $170.3 million.
The action pic earned another $75 million overseas for a dazzling
worldwide total of $480.6 million.
Heading into the weekend, After Earth was expected to easily outpace Now You See Me with a $35 million to $40 million opening, still one of the lowest numbers for a summer film starring Smith, but in line with Tom Cruise's sci-fi adventure Oblivion.
Friday, 24 May 2013
Hijab ban in Lagos: MPAC, MURIC, others hit back at govt
Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has said it will engage all
lawful means to frustrate the decision of the Lagos State Ministry of
Education with respect to the recent ban on hijab, adding that it will
continue to actively work with other Islamic organizations and
stakeholders towards expanding the coalition to achieve reversal of the
ban in the quickest possible time.
In a similar vein, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, called the attention of senior citizens in Lagos, men of goodwill, the Nigerian security agencies, human rights organizations and the international community to wade into the matter immediately.
MURIC in its statement said: “Muslims are peace-loving people. They go their own ways until authorities push them to the wall. The Allah-given and fundamental rights of Lagos Muslims are being flagrantly denied today by the Lagos State government.”
“Muslims are civilized and cultured people. We issue no threats, but let nobody make a mistake about our resolve to ensure that justice is done. Already, MURIC has reported this hijab case to some international and local human rights bodies so that the whole world will know what is happening here.
Letters have been forwarded to Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, The Islamic Human Rights Commission, National Human Rights Commission as well as the House of Representatives’ Committee on Human Rights in Abuja. This is just the beginning. All available legitimate options are on the table.”
MURIC however urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to re-open dialogue on the demand of Muslims in the state on the use of hijab in public schools; and to put in place a public hearing on the matter that will be well publicised and attended by Islamic organizations. It also demand for investigation and sanction against the principal of Kadara High School who was reported to have caned Aishat Alabi, a JSS I student for wearing hijab.
In a seperate statement signed by the chairman of MPAC, Disu Kamor, the group expressed shock that the Lagos State Ministry of Education will prevent students in public schools in the state from using the hijab (the obligatory female Muslim head covering). The Commissioner for Education Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye had said last week at a press briefing in Ikeja that “usage of Hijab and other religious materials in public schools was against government’s policy”.
According to MPAC; “it is in flagrant violation of the religious and civic rights of the pupils. MPAC is shocked that rather than speak on behalf of the Constitution she swore an oath to defend, Mrs. Oladunjoye is taking the State in a course of confrontation and down the dead end of religious intolerance.
The Lagos State government should have seen the use of hijab in public schools in the state as an opportunity to reinforce common public perception of Lagos State as a melting-pot and a good example where diverse groups and ideas co-exist peacefully, thus upholding the democratic ideals of inclusion and diversity.”
Reacting further, the association said this decision is capable of bringing Muslims who desire to obey the Qur’anic injunction of adorning the hijab in all public places into confrontation with the school authority as the hijab will continue to be used in schools and workplaces.
“One thing is certain, the decision of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, although shocking, will not prevent the use of hijab in public schools, or anywhere else. Rather it will strengthen the resolve to fulfil aspiration to obey the divine injunction, at all costs.
Everyone who holds dear the values of freedom and equality that the people of Nigeria have struggled so hard to establish over the years should also find the decision shocking– to witness the Ministry blatantly subscribing to this discriminatory policy and use of state power as a means of implementing tyranny emphasises the need to deepen our democracy through active political participation.”
MPAC however stated that it awaits the position of the State House of Assembly on the issue just as it hopes that the lawmakers will show honour and courage to act on the side of justice and fairness. “Ultimately, it is the decision at the grassroots level for millions of Muslim women to wear the Hijab in all public schools and places of work which will prove official discriminatory policy not only unnecessary and ignorant, but also simply unworkable. MPAC will intensify campaigns for the rights of female Muslims to freely make their choices concerning hijab and their rights to implement that decision without threat of intimidation or persecution.
UNIFEMGA reacts
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has also condemned the ban on the use of hijab by Muslim female students in all Lagos Public schools.
In a statement signed by its National President, Prof. Wahab Egbewole and Abdur-Rahman Balogun, National Public Relations officer, said such ban was a breach of the fundamental rights of the students to practice their religion.
Oladunjoye rather claimed in her press briefing that wearing hijab would cause confusion and break down of the law.
UNIFEMGA argued that hijab is part religious obligation of a Muslim woman that cannot be detached from her work or studies.
“If the Lagos state Government, or the Ministry knows that the affected students need to wear hijab when they go for prayers or read Quran, why would it be restricted,” the group queried.
“It is unacceptable and laughable that wearing of hijab will create confusion and break down of law as claimed by the commissioner during her press conference.”
“We want to say categorically that even in advanced democracy, this right is guaranteed to Muslim female students to dress in accordance with their faith”.
As a Muslim alumni body, we have not heard of any state or public schools where wearing of hijab causes confusion or led to break down of law and order”.
“It is actually an affront on our faith system to equate hijab with confusion or break down of law. It is also insulting to the collectivity of our faith to say that Muslims should send their daughters to private school if they want them to wear hijab,” the group stated.
Ask Your Imam: On 27th day of Rajab
Please Malam, do we have any prayer that we can do on 27th day of Rajab?
There is no clear cut prayer on the night of 27th day of Rajab, but you cannot stop doing ibaadat. There are arguments on this issue but the truth is that no one knows when the last will come and as a result, use every night if possible in the month of Rajab to supplicate.
The night of 27th day of Rajab is considered as Laylat ul-Isra or the Night of Ascension. This is the night when the Holy prophet was taken up to the heavens to meet his Lord Allah Almighty. There is not disagreement of scholars on this, but what they actually disagree on was the kind or mode of prayer.
While some say 20 rakats between Maghrib and Ishai, some say no. But since there is no laid down prayer on this night, and more importantly because rendering of prayers have no limitation as far as spiritual connection with Allah is concerned, my teacher taught me that you can supplicate at any time, more especially during fasting (whether obligatory or voluntary), you can say Istighfar as many times as possible and say the following
dua.
Alh’amdu lillaahilladhi lam yattakhiz’ waladhan, wa lam yakunllahuu Sharikun fil-Mulki, wa lam yakunllahuu waliyyun-minazh’ulli wa kabbiru Takbiraa
Allaahumma innii as-aluka bi-ma-a’aqidi i’zzika a’alaa arkaani a’rshika wa muntahar Rah’mati min kitabikaa, wa bismikal aa’-z’amil aaz’zam wa d’ikrikal aa’-laa, wa bi-kalimatikat-Taammaatika, an tu’salliya a’laa Muhammadin wa aalihii, Wa an taf-a’la bimaa anta ahluh
Meaning: All praises belong to Allah, Who has not taken a son and does not have a partner in the Dominion, nor does He have a helper out of weakness; and magnify Him with a worthy magnification (Holy Qur’an 17:111). O Allah, I ask You by: the juncture of Your might over the pillars of Your Throne, and the ultimate Mercy from Your book. And [I ask You] by Your name – the great, the majestic, the splendid. And [I ask You] by Your remembrance – the elevated, the sublime, the exalted; and by Your complete and perfect words, that You bless Muhammad and his family and do for me, what You are worthy of doing. Amin.
In a similar vein, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, called the attention of senior citizens in Lagos, men of goodwill, the Nigerian security agencies, human rights organizations and the international community to wade into the matter immediately.
MURIC in its statement said: “Muslims are peace-loving people. They go their own ways until authorities push them to the wall. The Allah-given and fundamental rights of Lagos Muslims are being flagrantly denied today by the Lagos State government.”
“Muslims are civilized and cultured people. We issue no threats, but let nobody make a mistake about our resolve to ensure that justice is done. Already, MURIC has reported this hijab case to some international and local human rights bodies so that the whole world will know what is happening here.
Letters have been forwarded to Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, The Islamic Human Rights Commission, National Human Rights Commission as well as the House of Representatives’ Committee on Human Rights in Abuja. This is just the beginning. All available legitimate options are on the table.”
MURIC however urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to re-open dialogue on the demand of Muslims in the state on the use of hijab in public schools; and to put in place a public hearing on the matter that will be well publicised and attended by Islamic organizations. It also demand for investigation and sanction against the principal of Kadara High School who was reported to have caned Aishat Alabi, a JSS I student for wearing hijab.
In a seperate statement signed by the chairman of MPAC, Disu Kamor, the group expressed shock that the Lagos State Ministry of Education will prevent students in public schools in the state from using the hijab (the obligatory female Muslim head covering). The Commissioner for Education Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye had said last week at a press briefing in Ikeja that “usage of Hijab and other religious materials in public schools was against government’s policy”.
According to MPAC; “it is in flagrant violation of the religious and civic rights of the pupils. MPAC is shocked that rather than speak on behalf of the Constitution she swore an oath to defend, Mrs. Oladunjoye is taking the State in a course of confrontation and down the dead end of religious intolerance.
The Lagos State government should have seen the use of hijab in public schools in the state as an opportunity to reinforce common public perception of Lagos State as a melting-pot and a good example where diverse groups and ideas co-exist peacefully, thus upholding the democratic ideals of inclusion and diversity.”
Reacting further, the association said this decision is capable of bringing Muslims who desire to obey the Qur’anic injunction of adorning the hijab in all public places into confrontation with the school authority as the hijab will continue to be used in schools and workplaces.
“One thing is certain, the decision of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, although shocking, will not prevent the use of hijab in public schools, or anywhere else. Rather it will strengthen the resolve to fulfil aspiration to obey the divine injunction, at all costs.
Everyone who holds dear the values of freedom and equality that the people of Nigeria have struggled so hard to establish over the years should also find the decision shocking– to witness the Ministry blatantly subscribing to this discriminatory policy and use of state power as a means of implementing tyranny emphasises the need to deepen our democracy through active political participation.”
MPAC however stated that it awaits the position of the State House of Assembly on the issue just as it hopes that the lawmakers will show honour and courage to act on the side of justice and fairness. “Ultimately, it is the decision at the grassroots level for millions of Muslim women to wear the Hijab in all public schools and places of work which will prove official discriminatory policy not only unnecessary and ignorant, but also simply unworkable. MPAC will intensify campaigns for the rights of female Muslims to freely make their choices concerning hijab and their rights to implement that decision without threat of intimidation or persecution.
UNIFEMGA reacts
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has also condemned the ban on the use of hijab by Muslim female students in all Lagos Public schools.
In a statement signed by its National President, Prof. Wahab Egbewole and Abdur-Rahman Balogun, National Public Relations officer, said such ban was a breach of the fundamental rights of the students to practice their religion.
Oladunjoye rather claimed in her press briefing that wearing hijab would cause confusion and break down of the law.
UNIFEMGA argued that hijab is part religious obligation of a Muslim woman that cannot be detached from her work or studies.
“If the Lagos state Government, or the Ministry knows that the affected students need to wear hijab when they go for prayers or read Quran, why would it be restricted,” the group queried.
“It is unacceptable and laughable that wearing of hijab will create confusion and break down of law as claimed by the commissioner during her press conference.”
“We want to say categorically that even in advanced democracy, this right is guaranteed to Muslim female students to dress in accordance with their faith”.
As a Muslim alumni body, we have not heard of any state or public schools where wearing of hijab causes confusion or led to break down of law and order”.
“It is actually an affront on our faith system to equate hijab with confusion or break down of law. It is also insulting to the collectivity of our faith to say that Muslims should send their daughters to private school if they want them to wear hijab,” the group stated.
Ask Your Imam: On 27th day of Rajab
Please Malam, do we have any prayer that we can do on 27th day of Rajab?
There is no clear cut prayer on the night of 27th day of Rajab, but you cannot stop doing ibaadat. There are arguments on this issue but the truth is that no one knows when the last will come and as a result, use every night if possible in the month of Rajab to supplicate.
The night of 27th day of Rajab is considered as Laylat ul-Isra or the Night of Ascension. This is the night when the Holy prophet was taken up to the heavens to meet his Lord Allah Almighty. There is not disagreement of scholars on this, but what they actually disagree on was the kind or mode of prayer.
While some say 20 rakats between Maghrib and Ishai, some say no. But since there is no laid down prayer on this night, and more importantly because rendering of prayers have no limitation as far as spiritual connection with Allah is concerned, my teacher taught me that you can supplicate at any time, more especially during fasting (whether obligatory or voluntary), you can say Istighfar as many times as possible and say the following
dua.
Alh’amdu lillaahilladhi lam yattakhiz’ waladhan, wa lam yakunllahuu Sharikun fil-Mulki, wa lam yakunllahuu waliyyun-minazh’ulli wa kabbiru Takbiraa
Allaahumma innii as-aluka bi-ma-a’aqidi i’zzika a’alaa arkaani a’rshika wa muntahar Rah’mati min kitabikaa, wa bismikal aa’-z’amil aaz’zam wa d’ikrikal aa’-laa, wa bi-kalimatikat-Taammaatika, an tu’salliya a’laa Muhammadin wa aalihii, Wa an taf-a’la bimaa anta ahluh
Meaning: All praises belong to Allah, Who has not taken a son and does not have a partner in the Dominion, nor does He have a helper out of weakness; and magnify Him with a worthy magnification (Holy Qur’an 17:111). O Allah, I ask You by: the juncture of Your might over the pillars of Your Throne, and the ultimate Mercy from Your book. And [I ask You] by Your name – the great, the majestic, the splendid. And [I ask You] by Your remembrance – the elevated, the sublime, the exalted; and by Your complete and perfect words, that You bless Muhammad and his family and do for me, what You are worthy of doing. Amin.
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