VACANCY! VACANCY!! VACANCY!!! Assalamu alaykum. Fidelity Schools is a co-educational and multi-lingual (Arabic and English) Islamic Institution established primarily to meet the yearnings of Muslim parents who are conscious of their children's comprehensive educational requirements. Due to expansion, applications are welcomed from suitably qualified personnel for employment for the 2016/2017 academic session as follows: 1. Arabic+ HIFZ Teacher 2. English Teacher 2. Science Teacher (Physics and Further Math) 3. ICT Teacher GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABOVE a. Effective written and communication skills in Arabic (for Arabic Teacher) and English Language (for others). b. Trainable, Diligent, Dedicated, Passionate, Hardworking. c. Highly experienced in teaching d. High academic, moral and spiritual standards. e. Team Player, Result-Oriented and Peak Performer. f. A B.ED/HND/BSC/B.ENG Certificate is required for Any of Position 2, 3 and 4. g. c. Minimum of Thanawiyyah certificate holder for the position of an Arabic + Hifz Teacher. BENEFITS: 1. Conducive working environment. 2. Excellent remuneration package. 3. Career growth and development 4. Very low Teacher/Pupils teaching ratio.
APPLICATION METHODS: 1. Interested applicants should send his/her CV to fidelitysch@gmail.com and copy info@fidelitymontessori.com and fidelitysch@yahoo.com using a short cover letter as the body and 'APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT –ARABIC or ENGLISH or SCIENCE or ICT TEACHER (depending on the Position you are applying for) as the subject of the email. OR 2. Submit handwritten application (with attached CV) to: The Director of Studies, Fidelity College, 2 Koshebinu Orepekan Street Off Car Wash Bus Stop,Igbo gbo Ikorodu Lagos. NOTES. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interview. Accommodation may be provided for non-residents of Ikorodu who can prove their worth. For details, contact: 08168057501(Call only), 08028455267(Whats-app only).
A Muslim private secondary school in Jericho, Ibadan requires the services of a full-time teacher each for English Language, Cultural and Creative Arts and Islamic Studies. The applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree and must be Muslims. A qualification in the teaching profession is an added advantage. Interested applicants should call at 23, Baale Akintayo Road, Jericho GRA, Ibadan. They may call 08034276436 or 08077067393
Abuja, Nigeria. July 5th, 2016 - The recent spate of jungle justice and mob attacks leading to the loss of lives and properties in parts of the country, such as the recent brutalization of a Federal Road Safety Official [1] and the destruction of several government owned transport buses (Bus Rapid Transit - BRT) in Lagos [2] state have presented a cause for reflection on the issue of jungle justice in Nigeria, its causes, and possible measure which authorities and stakeholders can explore to curb the incidence of mob attacks and unlawful execution of punishment on alleged wrong doers or offenders of crime in the country.
A poll conducted by NOIPolls in 2014, which sought the views of Nigerians on Jungle Justice / mob attack revealed that majority of Nigerians (51 percent) attributed the prevalence of jungle justice in the country to “lack of trust in the law enforcement agencies”. This was identified as the primary factor, with about 44 percent to 61 percent of respondents across all geo-political zones siting citizens’ distrust of law enforcement institutions and its official as the number one factor responsible for the prevalence of jungle justice / mob attacks. This was followed by 43 percent who blamed its prevalence on “illiteracy/lack of awareness of laws”.
In addition, the majority of Nigerians (94 percent) affirmed that there was a high prevalence of jungle justice/mob attack in Nigeria, describing it as “a wicked and barbaric act” (60 percent). More findings revealed that almost half (an alarming 43 percent) of the Nigerian population confirmed to have personally witnessed acts of jungle justice/mob attacks in their localities, while only 16 percent claimed to have had prior knowledge of a member of their community who fell victim to jungle justice/mob attack.
Excerpts of Findings from the NOIPolls opinion survey on jungle justice and mob attack in Nigeria.
Respondent to the poll were asked six specific questions. The first question sought the opinion of Nigerians regarding the occurrence of jungle justice or mob attacks. Respondents were asked: In your opinion, to what extent are acts of jungle justice or mob attacks prevalent in Nigeria? The overall majority (94 percent: 65 percent +29 percent) reported that acts of jungle justice or mob attack was prevalent in Nigeria, while only 6% of the respondents indicated that it is “not prevalent at all”.
Analysis according to geo-political zones revealed that all respondents from the North-East zone (100 percent) were of the opinion that acts of jungle justice/mob attacks were prevalent in the country. This was followed by the South-West zone with 94 percent while the North-West and the South-South zones recorded 93% each. In addition, the South-East zone had the highest (10 percent) proportion of respondents that said that it is “not prevalent at all.
Subsequently, in order to ascertain the disposition of Nigerians towards acts of jungle justice, respondents were asked: In your own words, how would you describe the acts of jungle justice or mob attack? Findings revealed varied responses. However, the majority (60 percent) described jungle justice or mob attacks as "a wicked and barbaric act”, while 19 percent described it as “people taking the law into their hands”. Furthermore, 5 percent said it is a “wrong act of punishment” and another 5 percent said “it is unjust and unlawful” also 4 percent said it is dehumanizing. On the contrary, a meager 4 percent had the view that “it is good sometimes in order to deter others” from criminal acts.
Furthermore, in trying to establish the proportion of Nigerians who have witnessed any act of Jungle justice/mob attacks, results revealed that almost half of Nigerians (an alarming 43 percent) had personally witnessed acts of jungle justice in their localities, while 57 percent had never been witnesses. It is noteworthy that more male Nigerians (49 percent) than females (36 percent) had been witnesses of jungle justice/ mob attack acts.
Further analysis across geo-political zones illustrated that the North-East and South-East zones had the same and highest proportions (50 percent) of respondents who had been witnesses of acts of jungle justice. This was followed by the North-Central zone with 45 percent.
Subsequently, respondents were asked: In your opinion, what are the factor(s) responsible for the prevalence of jungle justice or mob attacks in the country? Majority (51 percent) of Nigerians attributed the prevalence of jungle justice to a “lack of trust in law enforcement agencies” this is followed by 43 percent who blamed the prevalence to “illiteracy/lack of awareness of laws” and 26 percent of respondents who blame it on “lack of trust in the Nigerian judicial system”. Other factors included “the demand for quick criminal justice” 13 percent, “Religious/cultural beliefs” 8 percent and “Unemployment” 6 percent.
From the geo-political zone standpoint, the North-West zone (61 percent) accounts for the highest proportion of respondents that attributes the prevalence of jungle justice to “lack of trust on law enforcement agencies”. While the North-Central zone (53 percent) had the highest proportion that blamed the acts on “illiteracy/lack of awareness on laws” and the South-East zone (35 percent) had the highest proportion of respondents that blamed the prevalence on “lack of trust on the Nigerian judicial system. [img] http://www.noi-polls.com/images//image00529.jpg[/img]
Finally, respondents were asked: What measure(s) do you feel could be taken to curb the acts of jungle justice or mob attack in Nigeria? The overall majority (50 percent) suggested that in order to curtail jungle justice, more “awareness on the rule of law / constitution” should be created. This was followed by 37 percent of the respondents who suggested that there should be “highly effective law enforcement operatives” and 22 percent who advocate for “punishment for offenders”. In addition, while 20 percent of the respondents suggested “timely enforcement of laws”, a relatively small 4 percent thought that the creation of employment would curb the prevalence of jungle justice/mob attack in Nigeria.
Analysis based on geo-political zone revealed that the North-East zone (62 percent) had the highest proportion of Nigerians who suggested “awareness on the rule of laws / constitution” should be created while the North-East zone accounts for the highest proportion of respondents who advocated for “highly effective law enforcement operatives”. In addition, the highest proportion of respondents who advocated “punishment for offenders”, were from the North-West zone with 27 percent.
Political Economic Social Technology Environment Legal Lack of Trust in Law Enforcement Agencies Blamed for Jungle Justice in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria. July 5th, 2016 - The recent spate of jungle justice and mob attacks leading to the loss of lives and properties in parts of the country, such as the recent brutalization of a Federal Road Safety Official [1] and the destruction of several government owned transport buses (Bus Rapid Transit - BRT) in Lagos [2] state have presented a cause for reflection on the issue of jungle justice in Nigeria, its causes, and possible measure which authorities and stakeholders can explore to curb the incidence of mob attacks and unlawful execution of punishment on alleged wrong doers or offenders of crime in the country.
A poll conducted by NOIPolls in 2014, which sought the views of Nigerians on Jungle Justice / mob attack revealed that majority of Nigerians (51 percent) attributed the prevalence of jungle justice in the country to “lack of trust in the law enforcement agencies”. This was identified as the primary factor, with about 44 percent to 61 percent of respondents across all geo-political zones siting citizens’ distrust of law enforcement institutions and its official as the number one factor responsible for the prevalence of jungle justice / mob attacks. This was followed by 43 percent who blamed its prevalence on “illiteracy/lack of awareness of laws”.
In addition, the majority of Nigerians (94 percent) affirmed that there was a high prevalence of jungle justice/mob attack in Nigeria, describing it as “a wicked and barbaric act” (60 percent). More findings revealed that almost half (an alarming 43 percent) of the Nigerian population confirmed to have personally witnessed acts of jungle justice/mob attacks in their localities, while only 16 percent claimed to have had prior knowledge of a member of their community who fell victim to jungle justice/mob attack.
Excerpts of Findings from the NOIPolls opinion survey on jungle justice and mob attack in Nigeria.
Respondent to the poll were asked six specific questions. The first question sought the opinion of Nigerians regarding the occurrence of jungle justice or mob attacks. Respondents were asked: In your opinion, to what extent are acts of jungle justice or mob attacks prevalent in Nigeria? The overall majority (94 percent: 65 percent +29 percent) reported that acts of jungle justice or mob attack was prevalent in Nigeria, while only 6% of the respondents indicated that it is “not prevalent at all”.
Analysis according to geo-political zones revealed that all respondents from the North-East zone (100 percent) were of the opinion that acts of jungle justice/mob attacks were prevalent in the country. This was followed by the South-West zone with 94 percent while the North-West and the South-South zones recorded 93% each. In addition, the South-East zone had the highest (10 percent) proportion of respondents that said that it is “not prevalent at all.
Subsequently, in order to ascertain the disposition of Nigerians towards acts of jungle justice, respondents were asked: In your own words, how would you describe the acts of jungle justice or mob attack? Findings revealed varied responses. However, the majority (60 percent) described jungle justice or mob attacks as "a wicked and barbaric act”, while 19 percent described it as “people taking the law into their hands”. Furthermore, 5 percent said it is a “wrong act of punishment” and another 5 percent said “it is unjust and unlawful” also 4 percent said it is dehumanizing. On the contrary, a meager 4 percent had the view that “it is good sometimes in order to deter others” from criminal acts.
Furthermore, in trying to establish the proportion of Nigerians who have witnessed any act of Jungle justice/mob attacks, results revealed that almost half of Nigerians (an alarming 43 percent) had personally witnessed acts of jungle justice in their localities, while 57 percent had never been witnesses. It is noteworthy that more male Nigerians (49 percent) than females (36 percent) had been witnesses of jungle justice/ mob attack acts.
Further analysis across geo-political zones illustrated that the North-East and South-East zones had the same and highest proportions (50 percent) of respondents who had been witnesses of acts of jungle justice. This was followed by the North-Central zone with 45 percent.
Subsequently, respondents were asked: In your opinion, what are the factor(s) responsible for the prevalence of jungle justice or mob attacks in the country? Majority (51 percent) of Nigerians attributed the prevalence of jungle justice to a “lack of trust in law enforcement agencies” this is followed by 43 percent who blamed the prevalence to “illiteracy/lack of awareness of laws” and 26 percent of respondents who blame it on “lack of trust in the Nigerian judicial system”. Other factors included “the demand for quick criminal justice” 13 percent, “Religious/cultural beliefs” 8 percent and “Unemployment” 6 percent.
From the geo-political zone standpoint, the North-West zone (61 percent) accounts for the highest proportion of respondents that attributes the prevalence of jungle justice to “lack of trust on law enforcement agencies”. While the North-Central zone (53 percent) had the highest proportion that blamed the acts on “illiteracy/lack of awareness on laws” and the South-East zone (35 percent) had the highest proportion of respondents that blamed the prevalence on “lack of trust on the Nigerian judicial system.
Finally, respondents were asked: What measure(s) do you feel could be taken to curb the acts of jungle justice or mob attack in Nigeria? The overall majority (50 percent) suggested that in order to curtail jungle justice, more “awareness on the rule of law / constitution” should be created. This was followed by 37 percent of the respondents who suggested that there should be “highly effective law enforcement operatives” and 22 percent who advocate for “punishment for offenders”. In addition, while 20 percent of the respondents suggested “timely enforcement of laws”, a relatively small 4 percent thought that the creation of employment would curb the prevalence of jungle justice/mob attack in Nigeria.
Analysis based on geo-political zone revealed that the North-East zone (62 percent) had the highest proportion of Nigerians who suggested “awareness on the rule of laws / constitution” should be created while the North-East zone accounts for the highest proportion of respondents who advocated for “highly effective law enforcement operatives”. In addition, the highest proportion of respondents who advocated “punishment for offenders”, were from the North-West zone with 27 percent.
In conclusion, findings from the Jungle Justice poll established that there is a high prevalence of jungle justice/mob attack in Nigeria as affirmed by the majority of respondents (94 percent). Furthermore, 51 percent of Nigerians, representing the majority, attributed the prevalence of jungle justice to “lack of trust in the law enforcement agencies”, hence indicating a need for necessary steps and actions to be taken to reestablish and boost citizens trust in the nation’s law enforcement institutions and structures to provide justice when needed. Findings also revealed that half of adult Nigerians (50 percent) believe education and awareness of citizens on the rule of law / constitution will serve as a measure to curb the incidence of acts of jungle justice/mob attack in Nigeria.
Survey Methods
The opinion poll was conducted in January 20th to 22nd 2014. It involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 1,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise - within a range of plus or minus 3%. NOIPolls Limited, No1 for country specific polling services in West Africa, which conducts periodic opinion polls and studies on various socio-economic and political issues in Nigeria. More information is available at www.noi-polls.com
circuit101: just shutup up man! Of course ,u will think he is making fun of Allah.bloody bigot.
What you're saying isn't directly related to what I said. Well, reflect on the text below. I assume you're a Muslim.
Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzan said: "As for the hypocrite and the sinner, then they are happy with the ending of the month of Ramadhan so to be free to their desires, lusts and heedlessness, because they were in a prison and captured during the month of Ramadhan. So when it ends they are left free to their heedlessness and desires; released and enjoying (themselves) in the life of this world until death comes to them, except for the one that Allah gives success and he turns and repents to Allah before his death, for indeed Allah accepts the repentance of the one who repents." Translated by Abu Anas Atif Hasan
Well, I understand 'emi a ri eyin osu' to mean: May we live beyond the month. I don't know what you're talking about.
This notion of yours is like those who don't like saying kirun or se aluwala and decide to create their perceptive meanings to such Yoruba words. On the topic, lol (I hope you don't have a special meaning other than 'laughing out loud').
This is boring! You don't have to do as others do for the fun of it.
I am a Nigerian Muslim and I know many others who don't 'feel' like more than 8 of the items you depicted above. Considering the importance of the month of Ramadan, we are supposed to maximise the benefits therein. No one knows how much time is left. Let's do that stop showing 'laziness'. May Allah accept our Ibadah!
Following Britons vote of 52 percent to 48 percent in favour of leaving the EU in Thursday’s shock referendum, some individuals as well as member countries would rather stay in the European Union than leave. While stating the decision of Scotland to remain in the union, Scottish National Party’s Group Leader and United Kingdom’s spokesperson on the constitution in the House of Commons, Angus Struan Carolus Robertson MP told the House that Scotland would not be part of ” a diminished little Britain.”
EWAagoyin: you will always see me preach peace not beheading people upanddown
One is either practicing Islam or not. As to those who harm others unjustly, their actions do not represent Islam. So, no qualms about them. Forget the wrong portrayal of Muslims as murderers and terrorists by the media. We all know that there are good people so much as there are bad people in every faith. KKK, anti-Balaka Militia and LRA are Christian terrorist organisations who kill and maim in the name of Christianity. But no one blames their heinous acts on Christianity.
We can't afford to submit ourselves to media psychological warfare against Islam. When a Muslim does something good, they don't remember his religion. When a person commits a crime, as long as he is not a Muslim, a religion is rarely mentioned. But if he is, all hell would let loose as Islam would be put on trial as if it was Islam that sent him. Islam teaches us to love our neighbours and honour our guests even when they're non-Muslims. The wrong portrayal of Islam by the media would not change that. May Allaah keep us firm in Islam!
2sexycom: You want to kill him for his choice or what? He said he is no forking radical muslim and who the he'll are you to ask "Meaning"? What gave you that authority or audacity to ask such question?
I will never step my foot up North but the day any Muslim crosses my path down South and wrongly, I pray the devil does consume me that day cos he will bear the brunt of my anger, God help him if he is a NORTHER MUSLIM. Forking Killers and Murderers.
I don't know who you are and I don't know where you come from. But from the content of your comment, you're not different from the terrorists you feign detesting. I see nothing that warrants your meaningless rant here. May God guide you aright!
BashMe1: Dat prayer tho', d robber must av thot u r about to detonate sumtin, if u kno' wah I meant, so he had no other choice than to stay back n allow u go... Hin sef no wan die...hehehehe
lol! Detonate ke? At least, he deyin leyin mi (stopped pursing me). That's all that matters.
On Sunday (June 12) evening, I was a victim of highway robbery along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Alhamdulillah that I was able to scale through it barely unscathed.
We had earlier come across a police checkpoint where the officers sought to collect bribe from our bus driver. Shortly after we left Ogere, we came across a road block. The driver thought it was another police checkpoint but he was wrong. He struggled to manoeuvre the vehicle through a road block set by robbers but drove us into a swampy bush in the process. Then came the thieves armed with guns and machete shouting "Wey your money?".
While many of the commuters panicked and started handing over their valuables to the thieves, I said ayatal kursiyy after which I devised an 'escape plan'. By then, just three of us were left in the bus. I had two bags with me. I held the important one and left the second one. I took the bag and flew through the window. One of the thieves grabbed me and aimed at collecting my bag but thankfully couldn't get it. We fought and I got the bag back.
I ran back to the road and he raced after me. As he about getting hold of me, I repeatedly said A'udhu bi kalimatiLlaahi at-tamaati min sharri ma khalaq (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allaah from the evil in what He has created). As Allah would have it, he stopped running after me.
Other passengers and I who had escaped stood by the roadside and started stopping vehicles heading to the direction where we were waylaid. We informed them about the thieves and they waited for a while before driving on with speed in a group.
By the time we returned to our bus, the robbers had disappeared. Miraculously, the other bag I left was not taken away by the thieves. It took a long time before we pushed the bus out of the swamp. We thereafter proceeded to Ibadan.
Along the line, we came across four other checkpoints: two in Ogun State and two in Oyo State. The policemen were no different from the robbers. The only difference is that the policemen had a van while the robbers used okada. They blocked the road and demanded bribe which is illegal. We were excused simply because they were made aware of the robbery incident.
As we proceeded, my co-travellers gave an account of their items lost to the robbers. From what I gathered, about N300,000 was lost aside other valuables. Among the items lost to the robbers include; academic certificates, international passports, company ID Cards and clothes. Others let the thieves part away with their phones and jewelry. That was after the thieves took their bags away. The people I pity the most are those who were beaten before being dispossessed of their property.
The lessons I had learnt include people being prayerful to God, drivers spotting the difference between thieves and the police and,avoiding night journeys possibly. I understand that robbers can rob at any time of the day as I had witnessed one in the afternoon two years ago along the ever dilapidated Benin-Ore Road. The difference is just that I wasn't in the vehicle robbed but one of those behind it.
Thanks to Allah that no life was lost. We reported the matter at Toll Gate Police Post, Ibadan hoping that those who lost their property would have that recovered. I hope that the Police would further boost security on our highways and complete the repair of bad portions of the road. May Allah grant succor to those who lost their property and may He continue to protect us all!
What's the Difference Between England, Great Britain, and the UK?
first became aware of the confusion when I was using Stamps.com to mail out the Peeve Wars decks, it took me at least 20 minutes to figure out that if I wanted to mail something to England or Scotland, I needed to select Great Britain from the long list of countries.
Even then, I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know until I saw a diagram posted on the @copyediting account on Twitter that shows the relationship between the British Isles, British Islands, the United Kingdom, Great Britain, England, and so on.
Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland, and Wales. Add a fourth, Northern Ireland, and now you have the United Kingdom.
Add the Crown Dependencies and you have the British Islands, and add the whole island of Ireland and you have the British Isles.
On the image, you’ll see that Scotland is still part of the United Kingdom. Their recent vote for independence—to leave the United Kingdom—would have changed that, but the people voted to keep things as they are, so we don’t have to make new diagrams.
Every soul has its appointed time to return to its creator. May Allah accept Muhammad Ali among His righteous servants, overlook his shortcomings and grant him Jannah!
If Niger Delta Avengers and other enemies of the Niger Delta blowing up petroleum pipelines could understand the danger they're putting on their environment aside that already done by oil companies...
Ramadan is a time of increased prayer, fasting and charitable giving.
When the crescent is sighted The visibility of the crescent marks the beginning of each month. For the glorious month of Ramadan, it is an auspicious event.
When Qur'an recitation and revision increases
When more Muslims keep up hasten toward salat
When interest in learning about the deen increases
When the mosques are full to the brim and people
... and the streets too
When there is increased sharing during iftar ... The Destitutes and Homeless have the joy of iftar too
Of Increased sales for fruit sellers
Of the Dua' requests
Of people taking advantage of the time for itikaf and 'umra
May Allah make us witness this year's Ramadan and many more beyond in faith and good health!
After an unsuccessful search around for a place to buy a recharge card, I decided to try an online channel. I searched and found echarge.com.ng where I bought a recharge voucher of substantial amount. My account was debited (plus some charges) but till now, my mobile phone account balance hasn't been credited. On attempts to call their customer care numbers, the lines were switched off. How do I get a refund since they've failed to do the crediting? Thank you!
Talking about one writer being better than the other is out of it. Each writer has his own style. Individual style is what distinguishes a writer from his peers. If you're going to say one writer is better than another, in what context would that be? Writers write in various genres. Soyinka writes plays and poems. Achebe and Adichie are strictly into prose. Others too choose where they belong. It's a matter of choice. I've seen people comparing Soyinka with Ngugi Wa Thiongo, Achebe with Adichie and all that. From all indications, each writer has his own style determined by his experience. You may prefer one writer to another but no need proposing that one is better than another.
The Coalition of Muslim Women Organisations recently completed a 6 month vocational training in various trades for inmates of the Internally Displaced Persons' Camp, Abuja. It equally provided the trainees tools to commence the practice of lessons learnt.
Career / Re: Nairalander Wins Employee Of The Month Award In UAE by abdussalam(m): 7:50am On Aug 06, 2016 
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