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Ramadan: JNI advises Muslims to increase efforts to gain Allah’s mercy
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has reminded Muslims of the need to increase their spiritual efforts to gain the mercy of Allah.
The JNI, in a statement released on Sunday by its Secretary General, Professor Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, enjoined Muslims to intensify their efforts in giving alms to the poor, orphans and the handicapped in the society.
“We must also pray for an overturn of such maladies. Muslims are therefore reminded of the Zakatul Fitr (Ordained Food and/or Almsgiving at the end of Ramadan Fasting), which is supposed to be given out to the needy in the last three days of Ramadan or in the early hours of ‘Eid-el-Fitr day before the commencement of the Eid prayer,” the statement said
“The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, uses this medium to beseech Allah (SWT) in order to facilitate for us observing the remaining last nine or ten days successfully.
“May He also strengthen our faith in Him and relieve Nigeria of its trying moments. Aamin.
“They must use the increased rendition of the Qur’an not only in understanding it better, but in living in accordance to its tenets and guidance, which invariably facilitate the attainment of Taqwa – being the cardinal objective of the institutionalisation of fasting.
“Therefore, the spirit of observing daily obligatory Salawat (prayers), the Tarawih and Tahajjud, (emphatically recommended night prayers) should be sustained in these days and beyond.
“Similarly, Muslims are implored to intensify their kindness in alms giving to the poor, the needy, the orphans and the handicapped in the society, especially now that many families are just living beyond the poverty line.”
The statement reiterated JNI’s call to the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the country, requesting Allah’s special intervention against the tide of economic recession, poverty and hunger, as well as the nagging insecurity challenge bedevilling Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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