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Maolidu Nnabiy: Ashraf Islamic Foundation Highlights the Importance of Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria

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the 7th Annual Maolidu Nnabiy lecture series 2024 (1446AH) of Ashraaf Islamic Foundation held in Abuja, Nigeria; with a provoking theme that affect every household is, “Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria: Appraising the Plights of Orphans and Vulnerable Children”
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A thorough research by Ashraaf Islamic Foundation revealed an alarming statistics that there are currently 10.2 million out of school children at the primary school level, 8. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

1 million out of junior secondary school level, 17.5 million children that have already been orphaned, 19 million of children displaced in the North-east, while about 3,500 children are serving as child-soldiers in the north-east and other troubled areas in Nigeria.

The reason the theme for the 7th Annual Maolidu Nnabiy lecture series 2024 (1446AH) of Ashraaf Islamic Foundation; a provoking theme that affect every household is, “Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria: Appraising the Plights of Orphans and Vulnerable Children”,

The theme was arrived at; according to Dr. Abdullahi Adam, the Director of programs, Ashraaf Islamic Foundation and a member of the organising committee of this year event, after an extensive research and efforts.

Dr. Abdullahi said, “It is our philosophy at Ashraaf Islamic Foundation to inquire into societal problem and see how we can bring solution to it .we concern ourselves to serving humanity because the mandate of Rosulu Lahi is universal. It is not to a single man, Rasul was sent to the entire universe.

“While we were deliberating on the topic about three months ago at the executive level, we actually did a thorough research to actually know how alarming this situation is in Nigeria.

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“Believe you me, as of now we have 10.2 million out of school children at the primary school level, then we have 8.1 million out of junior secondary school level, we have 17.5 million of them that have already an orphan, we have 19million of them displaced in the North-east and; lastly we have 3,500 of them serving as child-soldiers in the north-east and other troubled areas we have in Nigeria.”

The event started-off with a keynote speech by Dr. Idris Muhammad Sanni saying that, “If we want to talk about good parenting, it all start with the way we select our wife. The issue of marriage is the beginning of parenting. Contrary to the happenings today. One would just see a lady, he will approach her, and the marriage will be contracted. Unknown to him that this institution is such an important institution that requires preliminary researches before contracting the marriage.

That you are going into a project that will give you children; a project that can either make or mar you”, Dr. Sanni continued.

Also, Imam (Dr) Sharafudeen Abdulsalam Aliagan, the Chairman/Founder, Ashraaf Islamic Foundation said the theme of this year edition of the maolidu nnabiy is an important one, “It is a theme that no family can do away with, it is a theme that no country can do away, and it is a discussion that no community can do away with. Of course, Islam cannot do away with this theme. That is one of the pillar of Islam monotheism, reason why we have put together our heads to come up with this beautiful topic”, while stressing the importance of this year event theme.

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Dr. Aliagan said, “Boko Haram insurgency, pocket picking in the society, abduction, homo-sexuality and other vices that we have that is giving us barbaric and a kind of imbalance condition of environment are as a result of poor parenting. When you take care of your children very well, you have good result”

He continued that all the components  that make up the theme

In a broad categorisation, Aliagan, further quickly enumerates religious education, western education and traditional education as the three types of education that every parent must instils into a child.

“Parenting can make you or mar you, it can build you or destroy you. It can make you the friend of Allah or enemy of Allah if you fails in your responsibility as a parent.”

“Child education is very important. It is the parent’s responsibility to give his or her children three categories of education.”

“You will all agree with me that as a Muslim, you will give them Islamic education, secondly western education and thirdly, traditional education.”

“These three category of education are important for child education.”, he said.

The panel discussants  were Barrister Haliru Adamu representing Human Rights Commission, Deaconess Elizabeth Ekaette representing Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Alhaji Muhammed Wasse, National Orientaion Agency, NOA; Director of Women Affairs, Ashraaf Islamic Foundation, Dr. Olajumoke Alake and Mr F. Akande.

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Alhaji Muhammed wasse cautions that minors and domestic worker should be treated with compassion; revealing that a legislation that would penalised offender of domestic worker or minor is underway.

Deaconess Elizabeth Ekaette said that whatever we are going through in Nigeria right now is summarized in the theme of the Maolidu Nnabiy she said gathering skills in parenting is necessary in order to raise future leaders that would better the society. She wonders how we have arrived at this messy situation as parents now a days are over-protecting their children.

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Mid-Term Assesment: TNT Score President Tinubu on Infrastructure, Food Security, other

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National Coordinator of Tinubu National Think-Tank (TNT), Amb (Dr) Adewale Adeogun
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The Tinubu National Think-thank (TNT) has scored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government on infrastructure, food security, and shelter/security, during its mid-term assessment of the administration. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); js">

This is contained in an address by the National Coordinator of Tinubu National Think-Tank (TNT), Amb (Dr) Adewale Adeogun. and presented at the world press conference on mid-term assessment and two years in office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on wednesday, 28th of may, 2025 at TNT Corporate Headquarters.

The following is the statement themed: “RENEWED HOPE, MATCHED WITH ACTIONS SERIES 2.0”

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Our Perspective on President Bola Tinubu’s Speech from the National Summit and Its Effect on the National Economy
2025 TNT report card.

Today, we celebrate the hope that is on the horizon.

This renewed hope is driving our national economy toward greatness.

We gather here to remind Nigerians of the progress we have made so far.

Our evaluation of the administration’s performance is based on three key metrics: infrastructure, food security, and shelter/security.

Each of these metrics aligns with Maslow’s theory of needs, which is essential for fostering a self-actualized society.

President Bola Tinubu and his team have achieved remarkable progress, akin to what we observe in countries like Dubai, particularly in infrastructural development.

We currently have over 440 ongoing road projects nationwide, including constructing 2,700 km of superhighways.

In the rail sector, the federal government plans to complete the 284-kilometre Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi Rail Project by 2026.

Furthermore, President Tinubu has committed to finishing the Eastern Rail line that connects Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Notably, the 62-kilometre Port Harcourt-Aba railway project has been completed and is now operational. This will facilitate improved commerce, allowing Nigerians to efficiently transport goods from ports to land.

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Regarding food security, we must recall the national protests held over the high prices of staple foods like garri and rice.

From Lagos to Port Harcourt, citizens voiced their frustration over unaffordable prices. During the APC national summit, President Tinubu confirmed that the rising costs of these items were artificially created by price speculators and elites. I am pleased to announce that the price of garri has now become more affordable for the poor, easing their burden and effectively countering the cartels that were hoarding food. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has taken significant steps to address high food prices, positively impacting farmers’ lives.

On shelter and security, the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme aims to provide homes for low-income earners, the unemployed, vulnerable groups, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), encompassing both formal and informal sectors.

Additionally, the federal government plans to construct 100 housing units in each of the 774 local government areas across the country, totalling 77,400 units.

Security has also seen improvements.

Numerous human rights and civil society organizations have acknowledged the enhanced state of security across the country.

Terrorists, insurgents, and other criminal elements have faced intensified military operations, and we can confidently state that the security situation has improved over the past year.

The stay-at-home order in the South-East has faded, with residents feeling more at ease, similar to the North-East and North-West. The military and other security forces have made significant strides in combating insurgency in Nigeria.

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In the fight against crude oil theft, our pipeline security forces have been relentless in pursuing oil thieves and economic saboteurs, significantly curtailing the activities of vandals, boosting oil production, and reducing theft.

For the last two years, the world has awaited President Bola Tinubu’s remarks on reforms. His speech at the APC national summit was precisely aligned with what investors want to hear from a commander-in-chief. It is time for him to address the systemic rot and acknowledge that it stems from the very cabal that operates in what some might consider an underworld system.

How else can we explain the artificial inflation of food prices to serve selfish interests?

At this junction, I want to thank those who have stayed committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda of this Administration.

In no particular order, I salute the courage of Loyal members of the All Progressives Congress APC and, most importantly, the leaders and Members of Tinubu National Think-Tank TNT for their belief in our Principal, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Gcfr.

Politically and democratically speaking, the next activities have shifted to Anambra and Ekiti States. The President just gave his nod that he wished Anambra State needed to be fully integrated into the Progressive family through our candidate, Evangelist Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, whom we believe in.

In the case of Ekiti State, Engineer Kayode Ojo stands out as our preferred candidate to salvage the state from the current slow pace of its development.

In our view, Engineer Kayode Ojo, in both his private and public lives, has proven to be loyal, dedicated, and supportive of the aspirations of our principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Gcfr over the years. His membership in this special group also gave us enough opportunity to assess him as a better option in Ekiti State.

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In Conclusion, Gentlemen of the Press, this World Press Conference will not be completed without my sincere gratitude to all those who have inspired us via their participation and regular robust engagement on our numerous platforms over the last two years. It is our hope that in our series 3.0, Nigeria would have been greater than this.

God bless TNT
God bless PBAT
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Signed:
Hon. Adewale Adeogun National Coordinator TNT 28-05-2025

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Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa Justifies PMS Subsidy Removal in a New Book

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Former chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa's The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria's Petroleum Subsidy Fraud
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The Former chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa has justifies the removal of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) by the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his new explosive book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud. js"> googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">

Bawa, in his groundbreaking new book titled ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud’., give a powerful exposé providing the most authoritative account yet of Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira fuel subsidy scandal, exposing the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes.

In the book published by CableBooks, an imprint of Cable Media & Publishing Ltd, Bawa Drawing from his firsthand experience as a key investigator on the EFCC’s special team that probed the 2012 subsidy fraud, reveals the staggering scale, complexity, and audacity of the schemes used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments. His insider narrative chronicles how billions of naira were recovered and several culprits brought to justice, while also shedding light on how entrenched corruption allowed the fraud to flourish for years.

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He details multiple fraudulent strategies as ghost importing and over-invoicing whereby Companies submitted claims for fuel that was never imported or inflated shipment volumes to receive excessive subsidy payouts.

Manipulation of bills of lading which is By altering shipping documents, fraudsters exploited international price fluctuations to claim higher subsidies.

Round-tripping and double claims whereby Single shipments were often used to obtain multiple subsidy payments.

He further revealed that there was also the problem of diversion and smuggling whereby subsidised fuel was frequently diverted to black markets or smuggled out of Nigeria for profit.

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In a statement, Bawa said, “The Shadow of Loot & Losses is not just a chronicle of fraud, it is a call to action — a demand for transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s public finance management, especially in the oil sector.”

These practices, Bawa explains, were enabled by forged documents, weak regulatory oversight, and systemic collusion between corrupt government officials and private sector actors.

Having served as EFCC chairman from 2021 to 2023, Bawa brings rare credibility and insight into the institutional challenges and political dynamics that have shaped the anti-corruption fight in Nigeria. His book is both a revelation and a reckoning — offering evidence-based analysis and personal reflections on one of the most controversial chapters in Nigeria’s recent history.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had announced removal of fuel subsidy during his inauguration speech citing that the economy can no longer sustain it.

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Infrastructural Development: Ododo Flags Off 7.2 Idah Township Road Construction

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Infrastructural Development: Ododo Flags Off 7.2 Idah Township Road Construction
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Idah, Kogi State: Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, today Wednesday June 3rd, 2025 flaggs off the construction of 7.2 Idah township roads.

Governor Ododo thanked the people of Kogi east for their support for his administration noting that he is available to fulfill all his electioneering promises for the people of the State. googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">

The Governor also eulogized the former Governor of Kogi State, Alh Yahaya Adoza Bello for laying the foundation of all the developmental activities Kogi is witnessing today.

He also expressed his gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu for all his supports that is making the people the state happy always.

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The Governor said that the construction project is expected to significantly improve the state’s infrastructure, enhance transportation, and boost economic activities in Idah and its environs.

In his words “This flag off is going to stimulate the Economic activities of this place, on behalf of the people of Kogi State and my entire Team, I flag off the internal roads of Idah Local Government Area to the glory of God Almighty and to the benefit of mankind ” he said.

While addressing the Journalist, the Managing Director of Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA) Engr Dr. Yunusa Alhassan thanked Governor Ododo for his commitment to the development of infrastructures in Kogi State. He also assured the people of Idah Local Government that the job would be executed in accordance with the specifications timeframe of the project.

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The project is part of the state government’s efforts to promote development and improve the quality of life for its citizens.

The roads to be constructed are:
Igalaogba — Angwa — Inachalo Junction
Sabongari — St Boniface — Ega market Junction
St Michael — Ukwaja — St Peter’s road and Ukwaja Junction — Attah — Idah Club road.

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