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The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has allayed the fears of the public over the fire outbreak that occurred in a section of the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the early hours of Saturday, 19th August, 2023. In a press statement released and signed by the hospital PRO, Funmi Adetuyibi. Professor Otegbayo said, though the cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained, there was no casualty as a result of the unfortunate incident, adding that, all efforts were put in place to ensure that the fire was put out.  The CMD assured the public that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that services were not disrupted both at the ICU and the hospital in general.  He also appreciated the timely intervention of the Oyo State Fire Services, the media for their concern, and the efforts of the staff of the hospital that led to putting the situation under control.  Professor Otegbayo ...

The University of Ibadan, in Oyo State, Nigeria has directed its staff to work for three days a week. The institution made this disclosure through a special release number, 4642, dated 14 August 2023 and signed by G.O. Saliu, Registrar and Secretary to Council, in which a copy received by aibnetwork. It explained that the decision was taken in view of the recent removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. It lamented that salary earners who have to commute to work every working day are faced with an aggravation of the condition, given the attendant hike in the transport fare and cost of living. He added that after a careful consideration of the situation, management of the institution has recommended a temporary work schedule adjustment for members of staff. He maintained that the senate of the institution, at its meeting held on Thursday, 3 August 2023, considered and approved the decision, which takes effect from August 14. The statement added that people ...

The Nigerian Senate has unveiled 28 names of ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A top party official of the ruling party has also indicated that twelve more names of other nominees are in the offing.     While reacting to the ministerial list, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has revealed that Nigerian Muslims expect the name of Professor Abideen Olaiya to be among names of ministerial nominees from the South West.   The expectation was revealed in a statement issued on Friday, 28th July, 2023 by the Executive Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The full statement reads:   “The Nigerian Senate has unveiled 28 names of ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A top party official of the ruling party has also indicated that twelve more names of other nominees are in the offing.     “The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) can confidently reveal the name that is...

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, promoted a new music video by his new artist, Logos Olori, captioned ‘Jaiye Lo’, on his twitter handle on Friday, 22 nd  July, 2023. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has given Davido and Logos Olori an ultimatum of seven days to pull down the video or face spiritual or legal action or both.     MURIC spoke on Monday, 24 th  July, 2023, via its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The statement reads :   “Logos Olori, an artist under David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, a Nigerian singer, recently released a music video with the caption, ‘Jaye Lo’. In the video, some people dressed in white  jalabiyas  like Muslims were seen praying the way Muslims do before launching into dancing as they recited some Quranic verses and prayed.   “Mats were spread for those praying behind an ‘Imam’ who used the popular single-prayer rug ( sajadah )....

As Muslims enter into new hijra year it's very important to note and understand the lessons behind the migration of the prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Al Medina.  As we all know, Muslims have three Eid in which two are celebrated on yearly basis Eid Al Adha, Eid Al Fitr and the remaining one (yaomul jumuah) weekly. Hijra is part of what Allah has choosed for us to worship Him. That we should migrate from the land of disbeliever to a Muslim land, that Muslim should move from hinder place to where he can worship Allah peacefully. Also hijra is used to count the days, months and years. Which was established during the era of Umar ibn khattab. In our society of today we see people celebrating the first day and first month of the Muslim (New Hijra Calendar). We see some Muslims who see this day as a day of celebration, a day of giving thanks to Allah for them to see a new year. Some even go to the extreme by going to the stadium to march and celebrate the New Hijra Calendar, and some i...

  Joint Health Sector Unions(JOHESU)  and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have suspended its indefinite strike for 21 days. The suspension was announced after the leadership of the unions met with President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The Acting National Secretary, Matthew Ajirotu, in a text message sent to our correspondent, said the president promised to approve their demands. He said, “JOHESU has just suspended its strike with a caveat to review it after 21 days. “We met President Tinubu today at a 1-hour parley and he promised to give approval to the demands after further consultations with appropriate quarters in government.”

  The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has confirmed that the misunderstanding over the shaving of beards by Muslim males in NYSC camp was amicably resolved last Thursday and no incident occurred after the resolution. The group therefore appealed to all stakeholders to allow peace to reign.     MURIC’s clarification came on Sunday, 30 th  April, 2023 through a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.     “Recent developments particularly an online story on the matter and a rejoinder issued by the NYSC make it mandatory that we explain the role played by our organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), in the shaving controversy of Muslim corpers in Ogun State NYSC orientation camp.     “MURIC headquarters received calls from the camp exactly at 6.25 pm on Thursday, 27 th  April, 2023. We immediately sent a text message to NYSC headquarters requesting for intervention. Our message was sent out at exactly 6.30 pm....