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    The Nigerian Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on the Federal Government to set up a truly national peace and reconciliation committee. The new committee, according to MURIC, will replace the Hasan Kukah National Peace Committee which has gone moribund after losing credibility.     This suggestion was made by the human rights group in a press release issued by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Friday, 2 nd  April, 2021.     MURIC said, “Recent events show that Nigeria needs a truly national peace and reconciliation committee. We need credible patriots to intervene in the Jukun/Tiv crisis, the herdsmen/farmers saga, the anti-Fulani hype, etc. The committee will consist of men and women from all walks of life and from the six geo-political zones of the country.     “The loud silence of the Kukah committee amidst several crises facing Nigeria has confirmed the fear that it has gone moribund. The Kukah committee lost credibility a

Following the patients’ complaints of water scarcity that orchestrated the procurement of bags of satchel water for bath, toilet purpose and others, Toye Akinrinola, the Public Relations Officer, PRO for the University College  Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has said that the reason for the current scarcity of water in the hospital is due to overhauling of the entire water system. Akinrinola disclosed this in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, while speaking with the crew of naijatodaynews shortly after an allegation against the UCH that the patients couldn’t get water to bath and do other things in the toilets. According to him,”it is true that water supply in UCH has been epileptic in recent weeks”. “We are overhauling the entire water system. In fact, 5 blocks in the Hospital have been shut down for massive renovation”. “This hasn’t happened in 63 years. It is regrettable that our services are being disrupted, but in the next two weeks, we should be done with the renovation”. Akinrinola appe

.  The Nigerian Army plans to commence the training of new recruits from Monday 12 th  April, 2021. However, the Nigerian Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed for a postponement of the exercise due to the Ramadan fast season which may begin the next day, Tuesday, 13 th  April, 2021. MURIC hinged its plea on the need for new Muslim recruits to be able to focus on the training mentally and spiritually with enough energy to face the rigours of the exercise.   MURIC’s appeal was channelled through its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola who issued a statement on Tuesday, 30 th  March, 2021.   The appeal reads:   “The Nigerian Army is billed to commence the training of new recruits in two weeks, around the 12 th  of April, 2021. Coincidentally, Muslims around the world may start their annual fasting in the month of Ramadan the next day (13 th  April, 2021.     “Fasting in the month of Ramadan is mandatory upon adult Muslims as prescribed in the G

    The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will embark on a nationwide strike from Thursday, its leaders have said. In a statement jointly signed by NARD President, Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi; its Secretary-General, Dr Jerry Isogun, and its Publicity/Social Secretary, Dr Dotun Osikoya, the union said the industrial action would be total and indefinite, should the Federal Government fail to meet its demands. It explained that the decision to go on strike was taken at the extraordinary National Executive Council of the union held on Saturday at the National Hospital in Abuja. During the meeting attended by over 50 chapters of the association across the country, the doctors reviewed the earlier ultimatum given to the government and scheduled to expire on Wednesday. Burning issues affecting residency training, healthcare delivery, and welfare of the unio members also formed major discussions at the meeting. In their resolutions, the doctors called for the immediate payment of all