Friday, 31 March 2017

April Fool And Some Other Non-permissible Jokes In Islam

Lying is not permissible at all, at any time. And it is not permissible to imitate the kuffar (non-Muslims) and to be like them, on this da... thumbnail 1 summary
Lying is not permissible at all, at any time. And it is not permissible to imitate the kuffar (non-Muslims) and to be like them, on this day or on any other, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.”(Narrated by Abu Dawood, al-Libaas, 3512. Al-Albaani said in Saheeh Abi Dawood, (it is) hasan saheeh. No. 3401)

Frightening People

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘It is not permissible for a Muslim to frighten another Muslim.’” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).

Untruthful Jokes

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Woe to the one who tells lies to make people laugh, woe to him.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).


The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, warning against this kind of behaviour which some jokers are
accustomed to: “A man may say something to make his companions laugh, and he will fall into Hell as far as the Pleiades because of it.” (Narrated by Ahmad).
And Allah knows best.

Let's Shun April Fool and other unlawful jokes!
May Allah accept all our 'ibaadah and grant us Jannah.
Gathered by Rasheed Abu-Twins Leptokurtic

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Application Letter Written By A Female Graduate Of Federal Poly Nekede (Photos)

The letter below which is trending on social media, is allegedly written by a female graduate of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, located in O... thumbnail 1 summary
The letter below which is trending on social media, is allegedly written by a female graduate of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, located in Owerri area of Imo State.

The 21-year-old lady who applied for a job opening in a popular hotel in Aba, Luxury City Hotel, and reportedly a National Diploma graduate, wrote;

No.....
Aba, Abia State
29/03/2017

The Luxury City
Hotel
aba Owerri road


Dear Sir/Madam

LATER OF APPLICATION
My name is .... I am 21yrs old I Just grautueted with ordinary national diploma
at federal polythnic nekede owerri Am so much interested when I hard of a vacancy in your hotel so i decide to apply I will be so gratful working in this noble hotel
I have work at Links hotel Owerri as receptionist I have customer relations
so I will be grateful if am allow to work in this hotel

Your's sincerely
(Her signature)
O...

Monday, 27 March 2017

Customs: Senate begins probe into alleged N4trn revenue leakage

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, has commenced investigation into alleged over N4 trillion revenue leakage in the Niger... thumbnail 1 summary
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, has commenced investigation into alleged over N4 trillion revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service between 2006 and 2016.
The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.
He said that the committee would stop at nothing in recovering the money, which was lost to lapses and various infractions.
He pointed out that preliminary investigation by the committee revealed that the over N4 trillion revenue leakage was due to abuse and non implementation of Form M (Foreign Exchange forms).
He added that wrong classification of cargo under HS Code (Harmonised System Codes), non screening of cargoes coming into Nigeria and lack of adequate ICT infrastructure for revenue collection, were equally responsible.
Uzodinma further explained that cancellation of pre-arrival assessment reports and abandonment of single goods declaration were equally responsible for the leakage.

Sunday, 26 March 2017

Don't teach your kids coding, teach them how to live online.

"Don't teach your kids coding," says  New York Times  journalist Thomas Friedman. "Well – teach it if you want. But bef... thumbnail 1 summary
"Don't teach your kids coding," says New York Times journalist Thomas Friedman. "Well – teach it if you want. But before you teach them coding, teach them digital civics: how to talk to one another on the internet, how to understand fact from fiction."
The internet is a sewer "of untreated, unfiltered information," he told his audience of teachers and international education leaders at a conference in Dubai on the weekend, "and if we don't build the values filters so our children can interact in this environment, with real values ... we have a real problem.
  "Friedman identified a problem that education systems are only now beginning to wrestle with. Life is largely lived online, and schools do not prepare children for it.
It's not just about keeping them safe from predators, cyberbullies, porn and identity theft: it's also about having an ethical framework, and the skills to assess the reliability of information.
"These children are the first generation born and raised in a digital world, and they need to learn digital skills for the future," said Yuhyun Park, a Korean digital education researcher who was in the audience.
"But they are often ... left alone to navigate the negative side effects of technology."

21 Common Examination Instructions Words And Its Meaning

Analyse Take apart an idea, concept or statement and examine and  criticise its sub-parts in detail. You have to be methodical and logical... thumbnail 1 summary
Analyse Take apart an idea, concept or statement and examine and 
criticise its sub-parts in detail. You have to be methodical and
logical.

Assess Describe a topic’s positive and negative aspects and say
how useful or successful it is, or consider its contribution to
knowledge, events or processes (this is usually about how important
something is).

Criticise Point out a topic’s mistakes or weaknesses as well as its
favourable aspects. Give a balanced answer (this will involve some
analysis first).

Compare (or juxtapose) Put items side by side to see their similarities and
differences – a balanced (objective) answer is required. 

Contrast Emphasise the differences between two things.
Define Give the meaning of an idea, either a dictionary definition or
from an academic authority in your subject of study (technical
definition).

Describe Give details of processes, properties, events and so on.

Discuss Describe, explain, give examples, points for and against, then
analyse and evaluate the results.

Evaluate Similar to discuss, but with more emphasis on a
judgement in the conclusion.

Examine Take apart and describe a concept in great detail.

Explain Give detailed reasons for an idea, principle or result,
situation, attitude and so on. You may need to give some analysis
as well.

Illustrate Give concrete examples – including figures or diagrams.
Illustrate is usually added on to another instruction.

Interpret Explain and comment on the subject and make a judgement
(evaluation).

Justify Give reasons to support a statement – it may be a
negative statement, so be careful!

List Provide an itemised series of parts, reasons or qualities,
possibly in a table.

Prove/disprove Provide evidence for or against and demonstrate logical
argument and reasoning – you often have to do this for
abstract or scientific subjects.

Relate Emphasise the links, connections and associations, probably
with some analysis.

Review Analyse and comment briefly, in organised sequences –
sentences, paragraphs or lists – on the main aspects of a
subject.

State Give the relevant points briefly – you don’t need
to make a lengthy discussion or give minor details.

Suggest Give possible reasons – analyse, interpret and evaluate.
(This is also the verb most commonly used to quote another
author.)

Summarise or outline Just give the main points, not the details.

Trace Give a brief description of the logical or chronological stages
of the development of a theory, process, a person’s life and
so on. Often used in historical questions.

Buhari Cancels Trip To Sambisa Forest, To Be Represented By Defence Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has canceled his visit to the Sambisa Forest, the former head quarter of Boko Haram sect. Buhari was initially... thumbnail 1 summary
President Muhammadu Buhari has canceled his visit to the Sambisa Forest, the former head quarter of Boko Haram sect.

Buhari was initially scheduled to declare open the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship holding in Sambisa forest on Monday, March 27.

The minister of defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, will now represent the President at the event, Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai disclosed this on Saturday, March 25.

No concrete reason was given for the cancellation.

Speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri, Buratai said Sambisa forest was chosen for the event to consolidate Nigerian Army’s grip on the area.

He said: “We have been in the north-east, fighting the Boko Haram terrorists, and you know the significance of the Sambisa forest to them.

“It used to be one of their centres; in fact, we suspect that their command and control centre was located there before its eventual capture.

“We also want the place to be dominated by our troops and also to get firm control, so that we will continue to dominate the area.”

The army chief said the championship was part of the training activities of the Nigerian Army, aimed at sharpening marksmanship of its personnel.

“The Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship is part of the training activities scheduled for 2017.

“It is a championship among the formations of the Nigerian Army.

“The objective of the event is to sharpen the marksmanship skills of the army personnel,” he added.

Saturday, 25 March 2017

See Shocking Amount This President Buhari Shoe Costs

Popular Abuja-based Nigerian politician, Deji Adeyanju, is alleging in photos posted on social media that President Muhammadu Buhari was sp... thumbnail 1 summary
Popular Abuja-based Nigerian politician, Deji Adeyanju, is alleging in photos posted on social media that President Muhammadu Buhari was spotted wearing a shoes that costs N2m. The outspoken new media director of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adeyanju Deji, on Friday, March 24, took to his social media handle to mock President Muhammadu Buhari in a sarcastic way.

president over his lavish lifestyle as he shared some photos while alleging that Buhari was wearing a N2 million designer shoes while the nation's economy is still in recession. He posted the picture with the caption: “President @MBuhari the messiah is wearing a N2million Naira shoe in recession. Change begins with Bubu.”

What's The Worst English Sentence You've Ever Heard?

i was passin by a particular street and I heard a woman talkin to a boy that beat her son, "u dis were boy, u beat my son dat his head... thumbnail 1 summary
i was passin by a particular street and I heard a
woman talkin to a boy that beat her son, "u dis
were boy, u beat my son dat his head come out
wit contour" lol.... WHAT'S YOURS?

Magu Under Fresh Probe Over 2 Abuja Mansions

This is certainly not the best of times for the embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC as powerfu... thumbnail 1 summary
This is certainly not the best of times for the embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC as powerful forces, within and outside of government, not disposed to his continued stay in office have intensified efforts to break down his defence lines.

One of such moves, Saturday Sun learnt, is an ongoing discreet investigation into the true ownership of two mansions on different streets in high brow Maitama area of Abuja. The buildings are allegedly linked to his wife. A highly placed source told Saturday Sun that the houses being investigated are located in Danube Street, Maitama and Missouri Street, off Colorado Close, Ministers Hill, also in Maitama. The two properties were said to have been bought last year.

Saturday Sun could not confirm the veracity of the claims being investigated. It was also not clear whether it was the Department of State Services, DSS that was carrying out the probe or a team of private investigators hired by forces opposed to Magu. It is however, an open secret that the DSS had launched series of clandestine investigations into Magu’s activities in a bid to provide the Senate, a security report on him.

The source who declined to provide further details about the probe was however, certain that the investigation may lead to Magu’s arrest, a claim that suggests an official footprint. “The fresh probe of Magu’s alleged hidden assets was largely responsible for the latest DSS letter to the Senate reaffirming its earlier indictment that the EFCC boss lacks integrity”, the source added. The EFCC boss has been having running battles with powerful forces opposed to his leadership of the foremost anti-graft agency, especially the DSS, which twice indicted him for failure to pass integrity test in two security reports. The Senate also had on two occasions rejected his nomination as the substantive Chairman of the Commission.

Magu however, has consistently maintained his innocence in the series of allegations against him, calling them cheap blackmail by those desperate to slow down the tempo of the nation’s anti-corruption war.
His denial of wrongdoing notwithstanding, the EFCC Chairman has another issue to contend with in the Senate. This has to do with the refusal of the Senate Committee on Foreign and Local Debts to approve a $200 million World Bank loan for the anti-graft agency and about six other MDAs under the Economic Reforms and Governance Project, ERGP. The Committee, headed by Senator Shehu Sanni, it was gathered, has since the approval of the loan last year by the Federal Government, been tossing officials of the Commission up and down. The development, it was also learnt, may further hamper the work of the agency, which relies more on such funds for trainings, ICT projects and similar expenditures that have direct bearing on the mandate of the Commission.

When contacted, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman said he was not aware if any security agency was investigating Magu. “I don’t know what you are talking about. I don’t know the motive behind this question and I can’t say anything because I don’t know what you are talking about, please spare me because I don’t know,” he quipped.

A source in the EFCC however told Saturday Sun that any fresh allegation over ownership of property, against Magu is just a blackmail. The official said, “Magu has no hidden property anywhere, they are just going on a wild goose chase, which will fail just like the DSS had gone round but couldn’t bring out any concrete thing against the Chairman (Magu).”

Magu had in response to the query President Muhammadu Buhari ordered to be served him over allegations in the DSS report, queried the sincerity and motive of the Secret Service, which accused him of integrity deficiency and professional misconduct.

The DSS allegations blocked Magu’s confirmation as the substantive chairman of the EFCC, twice, as the agency repeatedly advised the Senate to reject his nomination because; “he has failed the integrity test and will eventually constitute a liability to the anti-corruption drive of the present administration.”

After the Senate’s first rejection of Magu’s nomination in December last year, citing allegations made against him by the DSS, the President authorised the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to investigate the validity of the allegations.

In compliance, Malami, on December 19, asked Magu to “respond within 48 hours” to the DSS allegations.
In his response, on December 21, Magu said he considered all the issues raised against him and provided “point-by-point responses.” Contrary to the claim by the SSS that the residence Magu currently occupies was rented for him by “a questionable business man” at N40 million for two years, with another N43 million to “lavishly furnish” the apartment, the acting EFCC boss said “the entire cost for the two-year rent and the furnishing was N39.628million.”

The SSS had claimed the house was provided by one Mohammed Umar, a retired air commodore, being tried for money laundering and illegal possession of firearms.
Magu further denied his “penchant for air travels” in a private jet belonging to Mr. Umar, but admitted he flew the said aircraft on two occasions.” According to Magu, the first time, he was given offer of ride from Kano to Abuja after an official assignment with two EFCC directors; the secong time was, when he had to travel to Maiduguri to meet his sick mother.

“These, for me, were harmless gestures as we were both members of the presidential investigative committee on arms procurement. At the time, I had no knowledge that he was under investigation for any alleged crimes,” the EFCC boss explained.

Further debunking claims that he is flamboyant, he said in one instance, he flew on a first class ticket with Emirate Airline to perform the lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, but argued that was not enough for the DSS to conclude he keeps extravagant lifestyle.

He added that he opted for first class because tickets for other classes had been sold out at the time, and that he funded the trip from his private pocket.

Although he did not disclose the fare for the pilgrimage, but the DSS report claimed it was N2,990,196 (about N3 million).

Magu is a fraudulent officer and perennial offender, DSS tells AGF

The Department of State Services, DSS has described the embattled Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu as a fraudulent officer and a perennial offender who would never change. The Security Service gave the damning verdict in a memo sent to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN in December when the AGF requested additional information and documents from the DSS over allegations contained in the Service’s security report on Magu to the Senate.
Attached to the DSS memo signed by one Folashade Bello on behalf of the Director General of the service were 12 annexures to back its findings on Magu.
According to the memo, a copy of which was sighted by Saturday Sun , “An officer appointed as Ag. Chairman of EFCC should by all means be one of impeccable credentials, with proven integrity and capacity to lead the nation’s fight against graft in high and low places. Thus far, it is evident from Magu’s antecedents that he is by no means that kind of officer. His relationship with Umar Mohammed, which involved disclosure of very sensitive and classified official documents in his possession shows lack of professionalism and assails his integrity.
“Moreso, for an officer who was indicted and nearly dismissed six (6) years ago, to be involved in similar circumstances again, it is clear that Magu is a perennial offender and cannot change.
“Also worthy of note is the fact that Magu exhibited a total lack of judgment where it mattered most. He accepted to move into a tastefully furnished accommodation without any scrutiny of how it was furnished. This is curious and speaks volumes of his personality.
“The recovery of sensitive and classified documents from the residence of Umar further underlays his close affinity to Magu and an apparent penchant for sabotaging official processes and administrative protocols, just to further the latter’s personal material and pecuniary agenda.
“Such mutually beneficial relationships as with Umar, who by his confession, approaches ‘clients’ for possible exploitation, favours and associated returns is unprecedented and very damning for an anti-graft top official. It has exposed Magu as a fraudulent officer and betrays the high confidence reposed in him by Mr. President.
“A further demonstration of Magu’s questionable credibility as an untainted anti-corruption official is his failed bid to settle personal scores with one Stanley Inye Lawson by placing him on Security Watch Action. It was however, discovered that Lawson was actually working in the interest of the Federal Government and the action was subsequently expunged.
“This reinforces the view that Magu may continue to exploit his official position if confirmed as EFCC Chairman, and indulge in other unprofessional and criminal conducts for personal aggrandizement contrary to his oath of office.”
Magu however, in his own memo to the AGF, has dismissed all the allegations against him by the DSS, saying the security service lacks credibility. Efforts to get EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren to react to the latest revelation failed as he declined to comment.

http://sunnewsonline.com/magu-under-fresh-probe-over-2-abuja-mansions/

Friday, 24 March 2017

Buhari Nominates 27 INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (FULL LIST)

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated 27 persons as Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, of the Independent National Electoral Commis... thumbnail 1 summary
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated 27 persons as Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Thursday read a letter from the presidency requesting the confirmation of the 27 nominees in compliance with the provision of the section 14(3)(a) of the
Third Schedule to the 1999 Constitution.
The letter,as seen by the media, was dated February 27 and signed by Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo at the time he was acting on President Muhammadu Buhari’s behalf.
But the letter was at the office of Mr. Saraki on Tuesday, February 21.
Since March 4, 33 states have been without RECs, who head the operations of the Independent National Electoral Commission at sub-national units, the commission confirmed.
Therefore, even when the 27 nominees are confirmed, six states will still not have RECs.

Below is the full list of 27 nominees and their states:

1. Godswill Obioma, Abia (new appointment);
2. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adamawa (new appointment);
3. Ahmed Makama, Bauchi (reappointment);
4. James Apam, Benue (new appointment);
5. Mike Igini, Delta (reappointment);
6. Nwachukwu Orji, Ebonyi (new appointment);
7. Iloh Chuks, Enugu (new appointment);
8. Hussaini Pai, FCT (reappointment);
9. Sadiq Musa, Kaduna (reappointment);
10. Jibrin Zarewa, Kano (reappointment);
11. Asmau Maikudi, Katsina (new appointment);
12. Mahmuda Isah Kebbi (new appointment);
13. Samuel Egwu, Kogi (new appointment)
14. Rufus Akeju, Lagos (reappointment);
15. Mustapha Zubairu, Niger (new appointment);
16. Agboke Olaleke, Ogun (new appointment);
17. Sam Olumekun, Ondo (reappointment);
18. Abdulganiyu Raji, Oyo (new appointment);
19. Riskuwa Shehu, Sokoto (new appointment);
20. Kasim Geidam, Yobe (reappointment);
21. Bello Mahmud, Zamfara (new appointment);
22. Nentawe Yilwada, Plateau (new appointment);
23. Umar Ibrahim, Taraba (new appointment);
24. Emeka Joseph, Imo (new appointment);
25. Obo Effanga, Cross River (new appointment);
26. Francis Ezeonu, Anambra (new appointment);
and
27. Briyai Frankland, Bayelsa (new appointment).

2-Storey Building Collapses In Enugu, Construction Workers Escape Death

A two-storey building under construction at Nkpokiti Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu collapsed this morning. Although, there wer... thumbnail 1 summary


A two-storey building under construction at Nkpokiti Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu collapsed this morning.

Although, there were no casualties but some of the workers who arrived at the site earlier sustained serious injuries.

The Enugu state commissioner for Capital Territory Development, Hon. Chidi Aroh, in a chat with journalists, said that his ministry would take full responsibility for the unfortunate incident.

He, however, said that no approval was given for construction work at the site.

Photos below;

Credits: Nnaji Michael Izuchukwu, Nobert Okonkwo

Ahmed Musa steps down as assistant captain of super eagles

Leicester City winger, Ahmed Musa, has stepped down as assistant captain of the Super Eagles team. Musa informed coach Gernot Rohr of his ... thumbnail 1 summary

Leicester City winger, Ahmed Musa, has stepped down as assistant captain of the Super Eagles team.

Musa informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision, just before the kick off of their friendly match against Senegal, at The Hive Stadium in London.

This development was confirmed by BBC reporter, Oluwashina Okeleji via his Twitter account.

He wrote: “Breaking: Leicester City winger Ahmed Musa has stepped down as assistant captain of #Nigeria ahead of tonight’s friendly against #Senegal.”

Musa was appointed as assistant captain to John Obi Mikel exactly one year ago.

The 24-year-old who had replaced Vincent Enyeama as skipper until then, handed over to Mikel Obi.

“I want to announce now that from today, John Obi

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