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MUSLIMS CHARGED TO UPHOLD SPIRITUAL ,MORAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF RAMADAN.            Ramadan which is the Ninth month of Islamic calendar is not merely abstaining from food and drinks but a period of spiritual growth and self reflection . The Guest Lecturer at the first annual Ramadan lecture, orgarnised by the Office of the Auditor General for State Muslim Community at the Conferences hall, Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, Imaam Aqeeb Idris. Speaking on the theme, "Ramadan Fast: Maximizing the spiritual, Moral and Social Benefits", Imam Aqeeb said the period prevents Muslims from lying, backbiting, insult and oppression, adding that when they fast from dawn to sunset, it allow them to focus on prayers, charity, spiritual improvement and strengthening of faith.  "It is the season of worship and competing in good deeds. Ramadan brings a triple win ,...

ÒGUN TESCOM BOSS ASSURES SUPPORT FOR  SCOUT ASSOCIATION  The Chairman of Ogun State Teaching Service Commission ( TESCOM), Apostle 'Biodun Sanyaolu has reiterated  his agency's commitment to promote scout activities among learners in public  secondary schools. Sanyaolu gave the assurance in Abeokuta, during a  courtesy visit by the executive members of The Scout Association of Nigeria,, Ogun State Coumcil, led by its State Scout Commissioner, Pastor Olatunji Akinsanya. The Commission Chairman, who is also  a  Scout council member affirmed that the association has made significant impacts on society,   noting that learners should be well engaged in voluntary organizations that would shape their lives for better. According to him,  "We are working to instill discipline in our learners, and this aligns with the Scout Association's goals. It promotes character development, citizenship, and personal growth among young people throu...

Epe LG Chair Swears-In Council Supervisors, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants The Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government Area Council of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun has officially sworn in the newly appointed supervisory Councillors, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants to the council’s chairperson. The events which was held at council headquarters, Ita-Marin, Epe, Lagos state, the Chairperson who described the events as a defining moment in her administration’s commitment to strengthening governance and delivering impactful good governance and development at the grassroots. Princess Animashaun congratulated the newly sworn-in officials, noting that their appointments represented a call to serve the good people of the council with integrity, dedication, and measurable impact. She reaffirmed that her administration remains committed to its guiding philosophy that, Epe was built on progress and driven by vision, emphasizing that continued ef...

OGUN GOVT BEGINS ONLINE VERIFICATION FOR RETIREES ON ITS PAYROLL The Ogun State Government through the Bureau of State Pensions, Office of the Head of Service begins online verification exercise for all retirees on Ogun State Government pension payroll known as "I AM ALIVE". A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, who doubles as the Chairman, Pension Fund Management Committee, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo indicated that the exercise will start on Monday, March 9, 2026 and end on Friday, May 8, 2026. According to Mrs. Adetayo, the exercise is to ascertain the status of the State retirees towards making life more better for them in retirement. The Permanent Secretary revealed that for the retirees to be verified, they should on their android or IOS mobile phones, download OGUN STATE PENSIONERS APP from Play store or Apple store; and proceed to Set Up, enter Personal Enrollment Number (PEN), registered phone number and Submit.  She added that...

RAMADAN LECTURE:  JOURNALISTS CHARGED ON OBJECTIVITY, FACTUAL INFORMATION DISSEMINATION Journalists in Ogun State and beyond have been charged on the need to uphold the ethics of objective and factual journalism, as unadulterated information dissemination was necessary for a peaceful society. This charge was given at the Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Information Chapel, themed: ‘Jihad: The Path to Peace, not a Call to Chaos’ which took place at the Arcade ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Guest lecturer and Chief Missioner, NASFAT Worldwide, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, drawing his lessons from Quran Chapter 22 V 78, stated that Jihad is not a "Holy War" as generally misconceived, but a strive in the path of Allah for a good course. The Imam added that the media must take up the challenge to educate the public. "The media has to play the role of changing the narrative by disseminating facts at all times. Jihad is not v...

Ramadan: Epe Council Boss Calls For Prayers The Epe Local Government Council Chairman, Princess Surah Animashaun, has called on Muslims to use the opportunity of the ongoing Ramadan fast to offer serious prayers for Nigeria’s unity, peace, stability and economic recovery. Princess Animashaun made this call at the weekend in a Ramadan message to the people of Epe LGA of Lagos State. The Chairman urged citizens of the state and the local government council to use the period to pray for the state, local government council, and Nigeria in general. “I wish to congratulate the Muslim Ummah for witnessing another month of Ramadan and to wish them a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. “The holy month of Ramadan, for millions around the world, has always been an opportunity to renew and strengthen their faith through rigorous fasting, devout prayers, reading of the Qurãn, reflective meditation, and carrying out of charitable deeds. “All these acts closely conformed to the universal values...