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3rd July, 2020   PRESS RELEASE:  EDE FURORE: MURIC WADES IN  The Nigerian social media has been awash with reports of the destruction of the Muslim Hospital, Ede by a popular thug who goes by the name Ayo Olawuyi, a.k.a. ‘A.Y.’. The suspect went berserk when his brother, Mutiu Olawuyi, whom he brought to the hospital in a critical condition gave up the ghost. He beat up the doctor and destroyed the hospital building and equipment. Reacting to this incident, an Islamic human rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has described the suspect’s attitude as bohemian and barbaric. This was revealed in a press statement issued by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director of the organization on Friday, 3rd July, 2020. The Director explained further, “What happened in Ede on Friday 27th June, 2020 is hard to believe. The police watched helplessly as a lone thug by the name Ayo Olawuyi went berserk. He beat up the Medical Director, Dr. Mas’ud Akanbi and went ahead...

Published June 30, 2020 | By akintola 1st July, 2020 PRESS RELEASE: MURIC TACKLES NCC, GLO, ON SIM REGISTRATION An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has taken the National Communications Commission (NCC) to task over an incident in a Lagos GLO customer office which occurred on Monday 15th June, 2020 in which a Muslim lady, Mutiat Oba, was subjected to religious stigmatization. The group wants NCC to make a categorical statement on the manner of use of hijab by Muslim women during sim registration. MURIC made the demand in a press statement signed by the Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Wednesday, 1st July, 2020. The Director explained further, “Mrs. Mutiat Oba was at the GLO customer office on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday, 15th June, 2020 between 1.30 and 3 pm to complain about her GLO sim card. She was advised to buy a new sim which would require registration. “It was ...

Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery 29 June 2020 Share this with Facebook   Share this with WhatsApp   Share this with Messenger   Share this with Twitter   Share Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Image copyright JOHN WRIGHT When Mohammed Azeem arrived in Bradford Royal Infirmary he was in critical state, with far too little oxygen in his blood - at one point his oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" according to the intensive care specialist treating him. But incredibly he survived, writes Dr John Wright. Mohammed's story is a miraculous one. This 35-year-old taxi driver loved working out and lifting weights and never thought he would be at risk from the brutal effects of Covid-19. Once his breathing problems began, he was reluctant to call the NHS for help, because of the  myth then circulating  in parts of the Asian community that people admitted to hospital were never discharged alive. It was his friend, Haleem...

26 th  June, 2020   PRESS RELEASE: ARREST OF ‘BANDITS’ : MURIC TASKS AMOTEKUN ON ILE-IFE CRISIS  . Many media houses reported that the Osun State Amotekun corps arrested some ‘bandits’ who tried to enter the state on Sunday, 21 st  June, 2020.     However, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has advised Amotekun to focus its attention on attacks on the people of Ile-Ife by thugs sponsored by illegal miners. MURIC commended Amotekun for its alertness. It tasked Amotekun on professionalism and detribalized security consciousness. The organization also cautioned Amotekun against sensationalism.     MURIC spoke on Friday, 26 th  June, 2020 through its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.     According to MURIC, “We commend Amotekun operatives for being alert. But they must always use the right description for those apprehended. Those suspects should not have been described as ‘bandits’. They did not h...

COVID-1 9: We've spent N118m to support UCH, Virology Dept, Oyo govt insists …says distinction between College of Medicine, UCH artificial The Oyo State government on Wednesday declared that “it is standing by its position that it has supported the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan to the tune of N118 million in the fight against COVID-19. Records made available by the Oyo State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinola Ojo, confirmed that the state government has provided support to the UCH and the Department of Virology located inside the College to the tune of the said sum. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Commissioner for Finance as further giving a breakdown of the expenditure, indicating that the sum of N118 million was expended in meeting the varied needs of the Department of Virology, College of Medicine and the University College Hospital. The statement further indicated that attempts by the management of the...

PRE-RAMADAN MESSAGE TO DSTV /GOTV By: Ibrahim Agunbiade HumbledIbn 23rd Sha'aban, 1441AH (17th April, 2020) Just last year 2019, Hijra 1440 Ramadan, my attention was drawn to a message circulating on social media telling Nigerian Muslims that DSTV and GOTV has added another Islamic channel called Ummah TV on their channel list. The message concisely gave details as DSTV Channel 345 & GOTV Channel 28 and described the channel as a home grown (Naija), quality, educating and entertaining Ramadan pop-up channel, (I wonder what entertainment is in Ramadan). That it will be on air from 2nd of May till 4th of June, 2019. The message went further to explain that the channel is a 24/7 to watch throughout this year’s Ramadan 1440AH/2019AD. It further requested readers who received such message to spread it across the Ummah. Many people did. It further prayed that may Allah SWT reward the brains behind Ummah TV, accept their efforts and bless all Muslims. On checking my de...