Dhul Hijjah 07, 1447AH
Brethren in Islam,
Indeed, eeman gets worn out inside of you as a piece of clothing gets worn out,
So ask Allah to renew eeman in your hearts.
Prophet Muhammad
Dhul Qa'dah 29, 1447AH
Brethren in Islam,
There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah,
Than the first ten days of Dhul- Hijjah.
Prophet Muhammad
Prepare for the best days!*l
In our final year at the University of Ibadan, my girlfriend, Layomi, 20, and I, 21, discovered she was pregnant. At the time, I was Mr University of Ibadan, the face of the school. Layomi was equally well-regarded: responsible, respected, the only child of her family.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of engaging with the Hon. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR (Rtd), on issues of mutual concern, including strengthening the implementation of international humanitarian law in Nigeria.
During our meeting, I reaffirmed the @ICRC ’s commitment to its role as a neutral intermediary, in support of principled humanitarian action aimed at protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict.
Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. #ApostolicJourney#Cameroon https://t.co/bKteFZ3iWE
Shawwal 03, 1447AH
Brethren in Islam,
And be not like the one who undoes the thread which he/she has spun,
After it has become strong.
Al Qur'an, 16:92
The future of nutrition advocacy lies in the hands of young leaders who are informed, equipped, and ready to drive change.
Join us at Impact Nutrition Africa (INAI) for an engaging webinar on:
“Youth and Nutrition Advocacy: Building the Next Generation of Nutrition Champions.”
Honoured to present my credentials as @ICRC Head of Delegation in #Nigeria to H.E. Minister Tuggar. In times of immense humanitarian need, the ICRC stands firm in its neutral, impartial role. Recognition by the authorities of this mandate is timely and deeply appreciated.
📍 Gaza
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE - 179 casualties
Yesterday, the 60-bed Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah received a mass casualty influx of 179 cases, including women and children. The majority suffered gunshot or shrapnel wounds. Twenty-one patients were declared dead upon arrival.
All patients said they had been trying to reach an aid distribution site. This is the highest number of weapon-wounded in a single incident since the establishment of the field hospital over a year ago. It far surpassed the capacity of the hospital.
Hospital staff treated patients as per our triage procedures, and some cases were referred to other facilities for further treatment. This process, however, remains complicated due to many medical facilities being damaged or rendered out of service.
The reality on the ground in Gaza is that for months now, civilians have had to navigate areas affected by intense hostilities to find food and safe water for their families.
The high number of dead and injured patients received in a short amount of time is indicative of the increasing danger to civilians who have already struggled to survive for almost twenty months of unimaginable hostilities.
International humanitarian law is clear: the rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian relief must be allowed and facilitated.
This is crucial to ensure that medical supplies, food, water, hygiene items, and other essentials reach those in need.
Humanitarian organizations have proven track records of distributing humanitarian assistance to civilians in an effective, safe, and dignified manner.
They must be allowed to respond at scale and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence. The small amount of assistance currently entering Gaza is nowhere near enough to meet the needs, and the desperation of civilians to reach any of this assistance is growing.
We are over 5,000 staff across 20 African countries.
Every day, in coordination with our National Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, we do our utmost to help people affected by conflict and violence, even in the most remote and hard-to-reach areas. Happy #AfricaDay2025
🎯 This International Workers' Day, we affirm that well-being drives productivity.
🎯 Let us prioritize the mental health of every worker, today and always.
Happy International Workers' Day and Mental Health Awareness Month.