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Woman donates mosque to Ansar-ud-deen society in memory of her late husband
Hajia Nanaa Ann Usiagu-Muraina has built a mosque and donated it to the Ansar-ud-deen society of Nigeria in memory of her late husband, Major General Abdullahi Iyanda Muraina.
While commissioning the newly built mosque in Kubwa, Abuja, the National Deputy President of Ansar-ud-deen society of Nigeria, Alhaji Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf said the gesture will attract blessing to the deceased, her wife, his family and all who worship in the mosque.
“A Mosque is a place of worship, so thinking of building a mosque for Allah, you will get reward, and now the woman has built a mosque for her late husband, she will continue to get reward till eternity.
“So, it is very significant in Islam that whosoever come to worship there, whatever prayer, it goes to the man (late husband).
“Islam is not stingy, whatever good you do, even thinking of it, you will get a reward, the husband will get a reward, the family will get reward, those that come to pray there will also get reward, so it is not restricted to the man alone, it is for everybody”, Alhaji Yusuf said.
Also, the Chief Imam of Ansar-ud-deen, Abuja branch, Associate Professor Musa Olaofe, while narrating the history of the mosque, that Hajia Muraina had wanted to build a legacy for Allah to reward her late husband.
“The history of this mosque started when late General Muraina died and the wife asked what she can do that Allah can reward her husband, so she looked around and concluded that if she builds a mosque.
“When I was contacted, I told her that it is the best thing she can do, and she single-handedly built the mosque”, Olaofe said.
On her part, Hajia Usiagu-Muraina said the commissioning of the mosque was in honour of her late husband so that Allah can grant him jannah tul firdous.
“We are here today to commission a mosque in honour of my late husband for almighty Allah to grant him jannah tul firdous.
“I pray that at the end of life Allah will reunite us in Hannah, that is the ultimate I pray for.
“If I want to describe my husband in one word, I will describe him as a giver. He was a giver to everybody, and in his demise, I told myself that this person that has done so much to every other person, what can I give to him in return, that’s what brought about me building this mosque in his honour.
“He was a giver, a lover, he was my everything, my hero and a husband I could have imagined getting in this life. He was the best father to our children.
Speaking about his late father, Amira, a 9 year old daughter of the deceased said “my father was nice and considerate, he was always there when we needed him and that is why I am glad that we have this mosque here.
In the same vein, Aisha a 7 year old daughter of Late Major General Muraina said “he was there for us, he always joined us in all our family occasion to do everything . We built this mosque just to thank him for everything he has done.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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