Written by A White House official says President Biden is scheduled to announce his intention to nominate Adeel A. Mangi to a federal appeals court, making him the first Muslim American judge to serve, NBC News reports. Mangi, an attorney and partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP in New York, has an impressive resume which … Continue reading “President Joe Biden Set To Nominate First Muslim American Judge To Federal Appeals Court”
Written by The man fondly called Zik of Africa deserves his day. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first president, deserves his birthday, November 16, to be slated as a national holiday. It is a deserving honour for the pivotal leader who led the charge for Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. As a result of his … Continue reading “THRILLS: Zik’s Day Beckons, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu “
By Vincent Ujumadu SPEAKERS at the 12th Annual Zik Lecture Series have suggested ways that could move the continent of Africa forward and be in a position to compete with Western countries.The speakers were the former Prime Minister of Malawi, Joyce Banda, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and the … Continue reading “Zik Lecture Series: Banda, Makinde, Obi speak on way forward for Africa”
A popular traditionalist, Abdulazeez Adegbola, a.k.a Tani Olohun, has pleaded with the Muslim community to forgive him for allegedly burning the Quran and defaming some Muslims in Kwara State. Tani Olorun made this plea while addressing the court after he was granted bail on Thursday, Nov. 16. The cases against Tani Olorun heard on Thursday were instituted … Continue reading ““I didn’t know burning Qur’an is offense” Tani Olohun begs Muslims”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Saad Abubakar, has defended the invitation of Dr Zakir Naik, an Islamic cleric who has been declared wanted for alleged terrorism, to the 10th Sheikh Usman bin Fordiyo week. Responding to his critics at the event on Thursday, November 2, the Sultan stated that Muslims have the right to invite … Continue reading “We have every right to invite our Muslim – Sultan replies those criticizing him for inviting Islamic cleric declared wanted for alleged terrorism”
My lord, the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola GCON permit me to adopt and rely on the protocols you earlier established at this event. With your leave having been sought and obtained, let me outrightly make one confession to this distinguished audience. Initially it was not my desire that a … Continue reading “Full Text: Retired Judge’s Bombshell That Set Internet Buzzing “
The word “Yoruba” did not even exist until the 18th century and even then most of the tribes of the SW, including the Oyo’s, rejected it due to its origin and meaning. The word “Yoruba” is alien to our culture and not known in the Anago language. Oduduwans please take note I just read the contribution … Continue reading “Shocker – Yoruba is not a yoruba word ! Do You know what it means ? www.yoruba.news”
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Sunusi Yusuf, who conspired with two armed robbers to rob his friend, Nura Ibrahim. Yusuf was arrested alongside the two suspected robbers, Nasiru Ibrahim, and Sunusi Abubakar, in Garko Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in … Continue reading “Man conspires with two armed robbers to attack his friend in Kano; cart away N2.9m”
Israeli ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has said that Nigerians and citizens of other countries are safe in his country in spite of the ongoing offensive against the Hamas who carried out an attack on Saturday, October 7. Freeman who spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, October 10, said the Hamas is a terror group … Continue reading “Nigerians in Israel are safe, were not fighting Muslims but terrorists – Israeli envoy”
Three suspects were on Tuesday, October 10, paraded by Kogi Police Command for false alarm that led to the lynching of a man accused of snatching their manhood. The suspects identified as Harish Abdurasheed,18; Yakubu Mohammed, 25; and Haruna Adamu, 28, all of Hausa descent living in Ayetoro Gbede, were arrested at Ayetoro Gbede in Kabba/Ijumu … Continue reading “Kogi police arrest three for raising alarm that led to lynching of alleged manhood snatcher”