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National Conference: Islamic group attacks Pastor Bakare over criticism of Justice Kutigi’s Islamic prayer

A rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has lashed out at fiery Lagos pastor, Tunde Bakare, over his comment on the floor of the National Conference Tuesday that Chairman Idris Kutigi should refrain from starting his speeches with a short Arabic phrase seeking Allah’s guidance.

The group also accused the Presidency of having deliberately manipulated the delegates list from the South-west geopolitical zone to marginalize Muslims from the region.

Mr. Bakare had, at the first plenary of the Conference, drawn attention to the short Arabic phrase that preceded Justice Kutigi’s speech as he called the Conference to session.

The clergyman then called for a uniformed prayer at all meetings of the Conference.

“Mr. Chairman, yesterday you said something at the inauguration of the Conference and I did not understand,” Mr. Bakare said. “Today again, you said it. I think you should pray in the way all of us understand because if I stand up and say, ‘Praise the Lord somebody,’ we will turn this place into a church service.”

But in a statement Thursday morning, MURIC said Mr. Bakare’s “attack” on Justice Kutigi was a premeditated demonstration of his hatred for Muslims and Islam.

The group said, “Tunde Bakare’s attack is rather unfortunate. His criticism arose from premeditation. It is known all over the world that individual Muslims start speeches with a short Arabic phrase in which they seek Allah’s guidance in their utterances and Justice Kutigi did not do more than that. MURIC affirms clearly, unequivocally and unambiguously that the revered jurist has every right to do this.

“Tunde Bakare’s outburst was therefore a manifestation of pathological hatred for Muslims and their faith. “His behavior smirked of a gross lack of tolerance for the faith of others and portrays the pastor as an enforcer. Attempting to stop the chairman from using his faith to guide him is an encroachment on the latter’s Allah-given and fundamental human right.”

MURIC however advised Muslim delegates at the conference not to be provoked by Mr. Bakare’s criticism of Justice Kutigi.

It said, “MURIC appeals to Muslim delegates in the conference not to pay the pastor back in his own coins

“MURIC expects Pastor Tunde Bakare to understand that a conference of this magnitude requires, first and foremost, mutual respect, understanding and tolerance of the highest order; not suspicion, rancour and ill-feeling,” the group said. “Delegates need to guard their tongues and watch their language because a rancorous body language emerging from the national conference is capable of sending this country up in flames.

“Tunde Bakare has stirred the hornet’s nest by firing the first salvo. His request that religion should not be brought into the national conference is unrealistic, deceitful and hypocritical.Nigerians are religious people and this should reflect in our deliberations unless we want to deceive ourselves.

“The colonialists themselves bequeathed to us a controversial religious setting which must be discussed and reviewed at this conference. The status quo is chaotic. It must change. It must be done today, not tomorrow. This is the right time to address issues objectively. It is not the time for sentimentalities.

Read full statement below.

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World’s first reusable bulletproof screen protectors launched

Manufacturer’s Sir Lancelot’s Armor have launched The Holy Grail, which it claims are the world’s strongest screen protectors for Apple, LG and Samsung devices, made from a blend of tempered, bulletproof glass.
The company said the Holy Grail is remarkably clear, easy to apply, and 100 per cent bubble-proof.
“Estimates of people with cracked or damaged screens range between 11 per cent and 23 per cent, which is no surprise because fixing broken screens costs an average of US$250. The Holy Grail was created to help people protect their investments. When we demonstrate the technology, we use hammers, drills, razors, keys, knives, saws – anything we can think of to scratch or crack the screens of a variety of mobile devices,” said Jon Cyr, chief executive officer (CEO) of Sir Lancelot’s Armor.
Apart from guaranteeing protection from screen attacks,The Holy Grail series offers screen protection from everyday scratch threats and protects from impact and scratch related screen attacks such as drops and keys.

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Bowen University closed indefinitely following students' riot

The management of Bowen University this morning closed the school indefinitely following students' protest last night. Students of the private uni. say they are protesting scarcity of electricity, water and plans by the university to increase school fees. The students say they are not being treated right. "They take the light by 8am, and bring it back by 8pm and it goes off by 11pm again. We don't have water, no socket light, while our lecturers are in AC offices and cars. We have time table for eating. 7-9am for breakfast, 12-3 for lunch and 6-8 for dinner. Most times we have classes during these periods" All students have been asked to leave the university...while some students who were detained last night after the riot are yet to be released. See more....

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Embarrassing!! President Pees On His Pants During Re-election Speech (PHOTOS)

A 62-year-old Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos was on stage delivering speech for his re-election campaign when his bladder gave way.
Despite his damp crotch, the president seemes not to have noticed as he continues to address the people. His aides on stage with him didn’t even notify their boss.
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Atiku says he's one of the highest employers of labour in Nigeria

Former VP Atiku Abubakar says he is the highest employer of labour by any single private investor in Nigeria. He stated this in a series of tweets yesterday using the hash tag #LetsTalkJobs. He also stated his efforts in driving policies that brought about the development of the telecoms sector in Nigeria where a large number of youths now work. Read from bottom up...