The convoy of Governor Shakarau involved in an accident along Kaduna Road. Some policemen died and many other people injured including NTA Kano Staff. The Kano State police PRO confirmed the incidence to Radio Freedom.
May their souls rest in Perfect peace and wish a speedy recovery for those in the hospital.
More news will come up.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Prophet Muhammads (saws) Last Sermon (the must read)
Subject: Hadith ~ Prophet Muhammads (saws) Last Sermon
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Hadith ~ Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) Last Sermon
[This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul-Hijjah 10 A.H. in the 'Uranah valley of Mount Arafat' in Mecca.]
After praising and thanking Allah the Prophet (saws) said:
“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that he will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligations shall henceforth be waived. Your capital is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. Allah has judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn ‘Abd’al Muttalib [the Prophet's uncle] be waived.
Every right arising out of homicide in pre-islamic days is henceforth waived and the first such right that i waive is that arising from the murder of Rabiah ibn al Harithibn.
O People, the unbelievers indulge in tampering with the calender in order to make permissible that which Allah forbade, and to forbid that which Allah has made permissible. With Allah the months are twelve in number. Four of them are holy, three of these are successive and one occurs singly between the months of Jumada and Shaban.
Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope of that he will be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.
O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right, then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste. O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadhan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over a white – except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belogs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefore do injustice to yourselves. Remember one day you will meet Allah and answer your deeds. So beware: do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me, and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and my Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.
All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed Your message to Your people.”
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Hadith ~ Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) Last Sermon
[This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul-Hijjah 10 A.H. in the 'Uranah valley of Mount Arafat' in Mecca.]
After praising and thanking Allah the Prophet (saws) said:
“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that he will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligations shall henceforth be waived. Your capital is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. Allah has judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn ‘Abd’al Muttalib [the Prophet's uncle] be waived.
Every right arising out of homicide in pre-islamic days is henceforth waived and the first such right that i waive is that arising from the murder of Rabiah ibn al Harithibn.
O People, the unbelievers indulge in tampering with the calender in order to make permissible that which Allah forbade, and to forbid that which Allah has made permissible. With Allah the months are twelve in number. Four of them are holy, three of these are successive and one occurs singly between the months of Jumada and Shaban.
Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope of that he will be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.
O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right, then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste. O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadhan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over a white – except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belogs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefore do injustice to yourselves. Remember one day you will meet Allah and answer your deeds. So beware: do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me, and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and my Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.
All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed Your message to Your people.”
Monday, December 20, 2010
How Nigerian Greens Marked International Climate Day of Action
The Nigerian Greens Kano, organised an evening with the New Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Environemnt Kano State, Nigeria. The meeting aim at bringing various stakeholders to channel their recommendations for improvig the quality of environment in Kano State. During the meeting Greens Movement Ideology, mission and values were shared and discussed by Dr Muslim Idris. A paper was presented by Aminu Shariff Dikko Chairman Inda Kurma Development Association a Community Based Organisation (CBO) on CBO roles in environmental sustainability. The presentation was discussed by Associate Professor (Dr) Adamu Tanko of Geography Department of Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. The event was Facilitated by Musa Abdullahi Sufi a staff with Jhpiego Nigeria under Maternal and Child Health Integrated Programme (MCHIP) Kano. The meeting was held at the American Corner, Murtala Muhammed Library. More information coming with video>
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Agenda for 3:30pm (15:30) Nigerian Greens Event
Climate Change Day of Action Celebration with Local Action at American Corner Murtala Muhammed Library Kano, Saturday 18th December 2010
Agenda
1. Opening Prayer
2. Opening/Welcome Remarks- Maryam Maishanu (American Corner)
3. Speech from Global Greens Network Representative Dr Muslim Idris
4. Presentation by Malam Muhammmad Abdullahi Zakariyya (Chairman Inda-Kurma Development Association)-Community Based Organisation and Environment.
5. Discussant: Dr Adamu Tanko (Associate Professor/HOD Geography Department, BUK)
6. Question, Comment and recommendation from the plenary
7. Comment from the Ministry of Environment- Honourable Commissioner
8. Closing Remarks by Northwest Coordinator Nigerian Greens Malam Kamal Abdulkadir Gaya
9. Closing Prayers
10. Networking and Departure
Agenda
1. Opening Prayer
2. Opening/Welcome Remarks- Maryam Maishanu (American Corner)
3. Speech from Global Greens Network Representative Dr Muslim Idris
4. Presentation by Malam Muhammmad Abdullahi Zakariyya (Chairman Inda-Kurma Development Association)-Community Based Organisation and Environment.
5. Discussant: Dr Adamu Tanko (Associate Professor/HOD Geography Department, BUK)
6. Question, Comment and recommendation from the plenary
7. Comment from the Ministry of Environment- Honourable Commissioner
8. Closing Remarks by Northwest Coordinator Nigerian Greens Malam Kamal Abdulkadir Gaya
9. Closing Prayers
10. Networking and Departure
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Invitation to consultative meeting with Kano State Commissioner Environment and Stakeholders on Environmental Sustainability
Invitation to consultative meeting with Kano State Commissioner Environmentand Stakeholders on Environmental Sustainability
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is a formal invitation to the meeting on the above subject matter.
The aim of the meeting is for the Stakeholders to suggest and recommend to the new commissioner of Environment the strategies for improving the Kano State environmentally. This means improving the Sanitation and Hygiene that result to quality of improving health and reducing poverty in the State.
The event is part of celebrating the International Day of Action on Climate Change that is being celebrated annually.
The meeting is sort of consultation with various experts from the Nigerian Greens ( Affiliation from Global Green), Kano Network of NGOs, Geography Department Bayero University Kano and Inda-Kurma Development Association. Some few presentations will be made to trigger discusiions.
The meeting is schedule to take Place as follows
Date:18th December, 2010
Time:3:30pm ( 15:30)
Venue:Murtala Muhammed Library, American Corner, Ahmadu Bello Way Nassarawa GRA
The meeting is expected to have people from Civil Society, Academia, Forums among others. Homourable Commissioner is highly expected to grace the event.
Be Part of this great history.
Looking forward to meet you at the venue. Refreshment will be served.
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
07064873753
08054724860
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is a formal invitation to the meeting on the above subject matter.
The aim of the meeting is for the Stakeholders to suggest and recommend to the new commissioner of Environment the strategies for improving the Kano State environmentally. This means improving the Sanitation and Hygiene that result to quality of improving health and reducing poverty in the State.
The event is part of celebrating the International Day of Action on Climate Change that is being celebrated annually.
The meeting is sort of consultation with various experts from the Nigerian Greens ( Affiliation from Global Green), Kano Network of NGOs, Geography Department Bayero University Kano and Inda-Kurma Development Association. Some few presentations will be made to trigger discusiions.
The meeting is schedule to take Place as follows
Date:18th December, 2010
Time:3:30pm ( 15:30)
Venue:Murtala Muhammed Library, American Corner, Ahmadu Bello Way Nassarawa GRA
The meeting is expected to have people from Civil Society, Academia, Forums among others. Homourable Commissioner is highly expected to grace the event.
Be Part of this great history.
Looking forward to meet you at the venue. Refreshment will be served.
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
07064873753
08054724860
Invitation to the Community Sensitization on Marking International Days this Saturday!
Hi All,
We are about finalizing the last time and venue of our sensitization seminar this coming saturday. The invitation will be pasted tomorrow. This serve is a highlight about the invitation.
Sorry about that, it all caused by reasons of work!
Yours
Musa A. Sufi
We are about finalizing the last time and venue of our sensitization seminar this coming saturday. The invitation will be pasted tomorrow. This serve is a highlight about the invitation.
Sorry about that, it all caused by reasons of work!
Yours
Musa A. Sufi
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Funding Appeal to Support Persons with Special Needs and Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Hello,
Please, the Nigerian Greens Kano State chapter and Kano Network of NGOs as part of marking International Days of Action on Climate change; celebrating in arrearsas scheduled to take place on Saturday 18th December 2010 at the British council office, Kano. The event will involve visiting and donations to persons with special needs and school of orphans and vulnerable children.
Every Kobo and your support count make your contribution through the following account or however suitable.
Bank: Skye Bank
Account Name: Musa Abdullahi
Account Number: 104 1010002806
or Call 07064873753
08054724860
The report of event will named all those given support with thier permission as well letter of appreciation. Equipment and Items are also welcome.
Lead Organizers
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Malam Hauwa Abbdullahi
Kamal Abdulkadir Gaya
Maryam Haruna
Please, the Nigerian Greens Kano State chapter and Kano Network of NGOs as part of marking International Days of Action on Climate change; celebrating in arrearsas scheduled to take place on Saturday 18th December 2010 at the British council office, Kano. The event will involve visiting and donations to persons with special needs and school of orphans and vulnerable children.
Every Kobo and your support count make your contribution through the following account or however suitable.
Bank: Skye Bank
Account Name: Musa Abdullahi
Account Number: 104 1010002806
or Call 07064873753
08054724860
The report of event will named all those given support with thier permission as well letter of appreciation. Equipment and Items are also welcome.
Lead Organizers
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Malam Hauwa Abbdullahi
Kamal Abdulkadir Gaya
Maryam Haruna
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Happy Islamic New Year 1432
Happy Islamic New Year of the 1432.
For more information join these link
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_New_Year, and http://islamic-new-year.123holiday.net/
Thanks
Musa A. Sufi
For more information join these link
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_New_Year, and http://islamic-new-year.123holiday.net/
Thanks
Musa A. Sufi
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Invitation to Kano Network of NGOs Election Peparation/Plans and Congress Meeting
Dear Sir/Madam
Invitation to Kano Network of NGOs Election Preparation/Plans and Congress Meeting
This is to invite to the Monthly Congress and Election Meeting of Kano Network of NGOs. This important meeting is scheduled to take place as follows;
Time: 10am prompt (
Date: Saturday 7, August 2010
Venue: British Council Multi Purpose Hall, Kano
Other important issues in the meeting include;
1. KANET recognition awards to organizations and individuals in development circle
2. Workshops plans on Proposal writing and organizational management
3. Sharing Opportunities for NGOs in Kano/Nigeria and more
Please, endeavor to attend as vital issues will be brainstorm about the future of NGOs in Kano State.
Looking forward for your attendance and active participation. Please share with others.
Best Wishes
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Secretary General
Kanet
08054724860
07064873753
Invitation to Kano Network of NGOs Election Preparation/Plans and Congress Meeting
This is to invite to the Monthly Congress and Election Meeting of Kano Network of NGOs. This important meeting is scheduled to take place as follows;
Time: 10am prompt (
Date: Saturday 7, August 2010
Venue: British Council Multi Purpose Hall, Kano
Other important issues in the meeting include;
1. KANET recognition awards to organizations and individuals in development circle
2. Workshops plans on Proposal writing and organizational management
3. Sharing Opportunities for NGOs in Kano/Nigeria and more
Please, endeavor to attend as vital issues will be brainstorm about the future of NGOs in Kano State.
Looking forward for your attendance and active participation. Please share with others.
Best Wishes
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Secretary General
Kanet
08054724860
07064873753
Friday, June 25, 2010
Igbo lady donated blood to Hausa Fulani young man in Dala National Orthopaedic Hospital Kano
By
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Mr Garba with his chopped right leg on hospital bed
Mr Garba Hamza was admitted into accident and emergency (A/E) unit of National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala (NHOD) in Kano with his right leg pouring foul smeling discharge on Tuesday 15th June , 2010 . Some days after he was hospitalised the brother of Mrs Ngozi Casmaer was admitted on Thursday 17th June, 2010 as a result of accident that induce her to come to Kano for the first time in her life.
Garba was an Achaba (going/express) driver who hails from Bagwai Local Government Area, Tuntube community of Kano State while Mrs Ngozi originates from Imo State at Orlu community Isu Local Government Area Nigeria respectively.
He had an accident couple of months ago with his right leg fractured and wounded alone on his motorbike. Unfortunately the leg was fixed wrongly couple with the poor management that leads the affected leg deteriorating. Mr Garba was lastly brought to the Dala hospital for proper management and the need for three pints of blood arose.
Despite all efforts by his family, they struggle to mobilised only two pints of blood while the third pint seems unattainable. In fact, they already started giving up. Moreover, at this point God brought Mrs Ngozi. It is this time she noticed something is happening in that family that needs attention. She learnt from the expression shows by the family member saying "how can we raise N2,000 naira again for the third pint. we have no money anymore, this is difficult". Noticed by the Mrs Ngozi, in addition she understand the patient is with them.
She (Ngozi) quickly run to one of the nurse on duty Matron Obioha Ngozi to have conversation with her about the issue and asked if it is possible for her to donate blood to the needy dying gentleman. The nurse informed her about what it takes to donate blood that include the screening among others. Mrs Ngozi did not waste anytime in moving to laboratory for HIV, HB and other test.
The tests confirmed her blood group matched and she is free from all tested ailments that might prevent her from not donating the blood. During the development some people almost discourage her from donating. At the final stage her blood was taken and donated to Mr Garba that enable his operation and his survival possible. She paid about N2000 naira for other logistics before the blood was taken and she travelled back next morning.
According to Matron Ngozi " even though, we (Nurses) do use our money to support patients but I am really challenged by the way she confronted me and instantly want to donate blood to someone she never know or see before! Hmmm, almighty God is everywhere". The nurse emphasized.
When called Mrs Ngozi over the phone through her sister Chioma Christiana Izunwa on what makes her feels to donate blood to Garba she said " firstly, I donated the blood because I did not want the Man to die. Even right now I am thinking how is he doing?" She said sounding very caring. Correspondingly, She added that " Secondly I did it for God as he informed us given is better than receiving".
In an interview with Laraba Garba's sister, she narrated while shedding tears that " it was a great and breaking news for me when I heard someone with no relationship at all is helping my brother with what we cannot afford now-A pint of blood". She added whilst wiping out tears.
For Mr Garba (the patient) a former Achaba driver it is undeniably a historic event in his lifetime. He uttered while lying down on hospital bed " my thoughts were my life is ending but I keep praying for God help and he answered my prayers". He added that, "I thank God and her (Ngozi) richly, I am very grateful Allah helps me through her. This is a great lessons for Nigerian tribes, Muslim and Christians that we are for each other". Finally, he call upon everyone to do same so as to save more lives.
Mr Garba right leg was chopped off to the knee as the removed part completely deteriorated. Matron Ngozi called upon for people to stop patronising tradional fracture healers. She said " what will cost N 2000 to fixed in 2 hours in the hospital it end up deteriorating and chopped up becouse of the actions of these local healers". She beg " please people should come to the hospital immediately problem arises".
National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala is the largest of its kind in Northern Nigeria. With the influx of about 1,000 newly accident victims from across Nigeria and west Africa monthly. despite challenges of manpower, inadequete modern equipments, upto date professional doctors among others it still served greater number of the influx victims by the dedicated nurses, doctors among others.
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
A Staff of Jhpiego Nigeria
Kano Field Office
Wrote from his Hospital Bed at NOHD, Kano
07064873753
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Pregnancy: Not A Death Sentence!
Pregnancy: Not A Death Sentence!
Oh Mothers! You nurture us for months in wombs
You are our sources of food and drinks
Foetus we live on you still after birth
Took pains carrying us for 9 months
Tiredness, emotional reactions unusual 24/7
Physically uncomfortable as long take us
Mothers! The exceptional I applaud!
Thousands of you died annually
From preventable deaths, the crime against humankind
In the cities many died so soon
In villages pregnant Mothers unreportedly passed away by day
Simply by not putting achievable available!
Majority died for ignorance of causes
Bad roads and poor health services counted huge
Unreal and politicization of data defy dreams
System corruptions and deceiving voters
Commitment, accountability and transparency buried
Dispute reducing maternal deaths
More Mamas died to lack of services access
Extra more are dying due to treatable pregnancy complications
Maternal mortality in our home is man made!
While other countries recording 1/100,000 live birth
My home under recording 1000/100,000 live birth as dead vs alive of mothers
Pregnancy must not be a death sentence!
It is privilege, prestige and happiness
Rejoices with singing and dancing
Saving mothers from untimely death is compulsory
Know the danger signs and plans to help
Individuals, communities, fundamentally government must lead
Maternal deaths must be stopped!
Everyone have a part to stop humanity crime
Inaction to commitments I call Moms got on strike for Dads!
“This poem is dedicated to all women who lost their lives during pregnancy, child birth or pregnancy related problems†M. A. Sufi
Written and Presented
By
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
sufigeog@..., +234-70 648 737 53
Babies
Babies
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Babies are charming and lovely
Parent taught babies what to do
Everything to them is fresh
Babies always require support
They eat right and wrong-sweet and poison
Shouted Stop! Hardly have they recognized
Same babies learn singing and talking
Scrawling! Then try to walk call Ta-ta--taa!
Parents smiles as babies utter words
We give them water and food bits and pieces
Babies spit it out once had enough
They cry loudly puff and huff for their feeder
Babies smells and scent good
Their smiles is like been forgiven
Their stubborn activates lazy Dads
Babies realised Mama first
Daddy might feels not part of home
Gradually they want follow Daddy work
Parents, do lots of things for babies
Parents get angry for babies at times
Be patient Dads and Moms
Once upon a time, parents were babies too!
Written and Presented
By
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
sufigeog@yahoo. com, +234-70 648 737 53
Kano, Nigeria
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