Every year, as the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal arrives, debates resurface within the Muslim community about whether or not to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). While some regard the Mawlid as a show of love for the Prophet, closer examination of Islamic teachings and history tells a very different story. No evidence in the Qur’an or Sunnah The first and most important point is that no verse in the Qur’an or authentic hadith commands or even encourages the celebration of the Prophet’s birthday. The Prophet himself never celebrated it, nor did he…
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Politics should never be treated as a war of survival. At its best, politics is simply about stewardship—taking responsibility for the well-being of others for a time, and then handing it over to the next person. Political positions are not permanent; they come and go. Leaders who understand this truth are more likely to serve with humility, patience, and a long-term vision, rather than being consumed by rivalry and desperation. When politicians recognize that power is fleeting, they begin to put the nation’s future above their own ambitions. They learn the value of dialogue over hostility, compromise over conflict, and…
In the annals of political history, moments of solidarity often serve as pivotal junctures that redefine allegiances and shape the trajectory of governance. Such was the occasion on which the Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, led a delegation of former members of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in a solidarity visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of purpose, reverence, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals that bind them together as a political family. As the Speaker commenced his address, he acknowledged the esteemed presence of dignitaries,…
The comments credited to the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, and reported by The Guardian on August 29, 2025, under the headline “At 60, ICAN Moves Against Proliferation of Professional Bodies”, demand a clear response from all who care about the growth, integrity, and future of our profession. As a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, I find the assertions made both troubling and misleading. By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, Ph.D., FCNA The use of the term “proliferation” to describe the existence of other professional bodies like the Association of…
Al-Muhibbah Open University has announced the appointment of renowned academic, Prof. Yahuza Bello, former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Registrar, Barr. Muslim Maigari, and made available to journalists on Wednesday. According to the statement, the appointment was formalized during a joint sitting of the university’s Board of Trustees and Governing Council, held on Sunday at the Council Chamber in Abuja, where members also reviewed the institution’s progress two years into its operations. Chancellor of the university and Bauchi State First…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has condemned the Abia State Government’s decision to increase daily ticket fees for tricycle operators from ₦350 to ₦700, describing it as regressive and economically insensitive. The move, which recently sparked a peaceful protest by members of the Association of Tricycle Operators Union (ASTOPU), amounts to “taxing the poor to survive,” the group said. “It is unconscionable to double daily ticket fees for Keke riders—most of whom are struggling youth, unemployed graduates, and low-income earners—under the guise of revenue generation,” said Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, Executive Director of FENRAD. FENRAD’s concerns:…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has criticized the Abia State House of Assembly over what it described as a failure to exercise its oversight role in the alleged mismanagement of ₦54 billion allocated to the education sector. The group said it was disturbed that despite the huge allocation, the state’s 2024 Budget Performance Report showed no tangible improvement in infrastructure, teaching capacity, or student outcomes. FENRAD accused the Assembly’s Committees on Public Accounts, Appropriation, and Education of neglecting their duty by failing to investigate the alleged poor use of funds. “A budget is not a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 2.5 million Nigerians have completed their online voter pre-registration since the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise began on August 18. This was disclosed in an update on the exercise released by Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, after the commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. Olumekun said no fewer than 72,274 citizens also participated in in-person registration within five days of its commencement. “The cumulative figure at the end of week two shows that 1,218,482 (48.12 per cent) are male and…
On the evening of December 3, 2023, the serene village of Tudun Biri in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was thrust into the global spotlight, not for its cultural richness or communal harmony, but for a tragedy that would haunt its residents and reverberate through the nation. In a brutal and unforgiving act of violence, an unmanned drone, purportedly belonging to the Nigerian military, unleashed a torrent of rockets upon a gathering of villagers celebrating Eid el-Maulud, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This incident, which claimed the lives of 120 individuals and left another 60…
The maiden edition of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee Meeting is currently underway at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna. Organised by the Federal Education Quality Assurance Service, Department of the Federal Ministry of Education, the event will run from September 2 to 4, 2025. It was declared open by the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Abel Enitan. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji-Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the minister commended committee members for their commitment. He…