Popoola Yaqoub

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Mosque Demolition: Ekiti Meets With Muslim Leaders

1 week ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

In a bid to clam down frayed nerves over apprehension stoked by alleged demolition of a mosque at Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area, the state government has met with Islamic leaders, promising to intervene and resolve the raging crisis in the interest of peace, unity and justice.
SSANU Members Caution Zonal Body Against Precipitating Crisis In FUOYE

1 week ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

Concerned members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have dissociated themselves from both the local caucus led by Mr Benjamin Faleye and the Western Zonal leadership under Dr Abdussobur Olayiwola Salaam to cause crisis in the university.
Alumni Urged To Collaborate With Government To Develop Tertiary Institutions

2 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

Alumni Associations have been charged to take their rightful place and play their roles in ensuring the university education is improved upon in Nigeria. The Chairman, Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti, EKSU Alumni Association, Ekiti State chapter, Adetunji Aribasoye gave this admonition at the alumni 2025 Annual Alumni Lecture and Awards Program said such will enhance the growth of the institution as government alone cannot do it .
Senate Did Not Bend Rules To Ratify Emergency Declaration In Rivers - Adaramodu

2 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

The Senate spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has clarified that the ratification of the State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu followed due process at the Red Chamber. Speaking with newsmen in his country home, Ilawe-Ekiti on weekend ,Adaramodu who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District explained that the ratification enjoyed huge endorsement from members ,as all the legislators present voted in support of the emergency rule .
Over 5000 Benefit As Senate Leader Distributes Tractors, Mini Buses, Others At Mega Empowerment

2 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has launched a comprehensive initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment and fostering economic growth. Senator Bamidele who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the 2025 edition of his empowerment initiative distributed a wide range of items to the beneficiaries The programme, which was initially scheduled for December 2024, saw 2,900 beneficiaries receive a grant of ₦100,000 each.The grant were paid directly into the beneficiaries accounts.
EDO KILLINGS: Sponsor Bill Criminalising Hate Speech - MURIC Tells NASS

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the killing of 16 Northerners in Uromi, Edo State. MURIC described the killings as barbaric, heinous, horrendous and reprehensible. The Islamic human rights organisation urged the federal government to revisit earlier attempts to criminalize hate speech. Nigerian lawmakers are advised to double their efforts in the preparation of bills in this direction.
Nigerian Muslims Treated Like Conquered People - MURIC

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

As Nigerian Muslims join millions of their fellow faithfuls all over the world to mark the end of 2025 Ramadan season, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has demanded an end to the oppression of Nigerian Muslims.
Reps Spokesman, Rotimi Condemns Jungle Justice On Northern Travellers In Edo

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

….as Naval Chief Imam proffers solutions to national insecurity, others Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akintunde Rotimi has condemned the jungle justice meted out to some northern travellers in Edo State. Akin Rotimi ,the spokesman for the House of Representatives said Nigerians should be able to coexist peacefully regardless of our cultural and traditional differences.
Eid-el-Fitri: Abstain From Sin, Be Hopeful For Better Nigeria, Kewulere Charges Muslims

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

As muslims celebrate Eidel fitir which marks the end of one month mandatory Ramadsn Fast, the President of League of Imams and Alfas in Southwest, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere, has admonished muslims to abstain from sins and be hopeful for a better Nigeria. Alhaji Kewulere who doubles as the grand Imam of Ado-Ekiti also urged Nigerians to pray for the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigeria will be better under his administration.
Eid-el-Fitr: Bamisile Rejoices With Muslims, Calls For Solid Backing, Prayers For Tinubu, Oyebanji

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress(APC) and member of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Bamisile, has rejoiced with rhe Muslim Ummah on Eid-el-Fitr celebration, which stands for and symbolises the end of Ramadan fasting. For the 30 days of fasting and spiritual sacrifice to manifest positivity for the nation, Bamisile appealed to Muslims to remain unshakeable in their support and prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders across the strata of the Nigerian society.