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Eid el-Kabir: Pharmacist Salamat Ize Extends Greetings to Muslims, Commends Governor Ododo for Early June Salary Payment

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Pharmacist Salamat Ize, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency, has conveyed her heartfelt greetings to Muslims around the world as they celebrate Eid el-Kabir. In her message, Pharmacist Ize highlighted the importance of Eid el-Kabir, noting that it is a time for reflection and sacrifice, exemplified by the story of Prophet Ibrahim. Islamic teachings recount how Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering faith and willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, earned him Allah's abundant blessings. Pharmacist Ize called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from Prophet Ibrahim's example by embracing sacrifice and selflessness for the nation's collective progress. She emphasized that, particularly in challenging times, such virtues are vital for fostering unity and advancement in Nigeria. Alongside her Eid greetings, Pharmacist Ize praised the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his leadership and for ensuring the timely ...

Eid el-Kabir: Prof. Adagiri Salutes Muslims, Commends Gov Ododo on Early Payment of June Salary

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By Umar Samuel Onotu  Prof. Isah Yahaya Adagiri, the Chief Medical Director of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Muslims worldwide as they celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid el-Kabir. In his message, Prof. Adagiri highlighted the significance of Eid el-Kabir, emphasizing that it is a period for reflection and sacrifice, epitomized by the story of Prophet Ibrahim. According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim demonstrated unwavering faith and obedience to Allah by being willing to sacrifice his son, Ismail, an act that ultimately earned him Allah's abundant blessings. Prof. Adagiri urged Nigerians to take inspiration from Prophet Ibrahim's example by embracing virtues of sacrifice and selflessness for the collective betterment of the nation. He emphasized that in challenging times like these, such virtues are especially crucial for fostering unity and progress in Nigeria. In addition to his Eid greetings, Prof. Adagiri to...

NLC and TUC Suspend Strike for One Week Amid Minimum Wage and Tariff Negotiations

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  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced a temporary suspension of their industrial action, which was initiated over disagreements on a new minimum wage and the recent hike in electricity tariffs. This decision comes after a joint extraordinary national executive council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. TUC President Festus Osifo confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating, "A joint NEC meeting of TUC/NLC has approved to relax the industrial action for one week with immediate effect."  The strike, which began on Monday, June 3, saw workers demanding a reasonable minimum wage from the government. The one-week suspension aims to provide a window for further negotiations and potential resolution of the contentious issues.