From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Branch of the Council of Ulama’u of Nigeria has expressed its heartfelt condolences over the passing of renowned Islamic Scholar, Shaikh Muhammad Awwal Yusuf Abdullahi. The Council mourns the loss of this prominent figure, who passed away on Tuesday, 7th Rabiul Awwal, 1446H/10th September 2024. The Council extends its condolences to Maulana Khalifa Nurudeen Yusuf Abdullahi, the Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi IV, the deceased’s immediate family, relations, friends, colleagues, and admirers. It also mourns with the entire Muslim Ummah of Lokoja and its environs,…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The ongoing Jail Delivery Committee, spearheaded by the Chief Judge of Adamawa state, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman, again gave freedom to twenty-six, granted bail to thirteen and convicted six inmates in Yola town Correctional Centre. The committee led by the state CJ to the Correctional Centre visit is aimed at decongesting the facilities. Among the convicts, ten were released, and nine had their cases downwardly reviewed out of one hundred and twenty-eight while sixteen out of two hundred and thirty-eight were released from the awaiting trial inmates. Those discharged, some are conditionally released, having been placed as…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has distributed cash support to families of victims of the recent insurgents’ attack in the Mafa community, Tarmuwa Local Government Area. Alhaji Mala Misty, Adviser to Gov. Mai Mala Buni on Higher Education, announced this on Wednesday in Damaturu after the burial of 32 deceased members of the Mafa community. The governor, represented by his deputy Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, donated N30 million to support the victims’ families, in addition to contributions from other sympathizers. The funds were distributed to 128 bereaved families and those displaced by the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos . The Plateau State Nigerian Union of Journalists kick-started their Press Week on Monday with the cleaning of the streets as part of their activities to create awareness among the citizens on how to keep their environment clean. The activities lined up for the one-week Press week, Tuesday’s free medical treatment, and Wednesday’s football match with Plateau United Staff. Thursday is the main program, Friday prayers at the Central Mosque, and Saturday is the cultural day, and it would be rounded up on Sunday with a Thanksgiving service at ECWA headquarters. During the cleaning of the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri A devastating flood has struck Maiduguri, leaving thousands of people homeless and without food, water, or shelter. In a press release, Comred Bulama Abiso, the Executive Director of NECSOB, said the situation is dire, and there’s a need for urgent assistance to provide relief to the affected communities. The Network of Civil Society Organizations – Borno state (NECSOB) stated this in their different interviews with the newsmen in Maiduguri. According to them, they urged the government, individual personalities and non-governmental organizations to support in providing the following items: 1. Food and Water: Non-perishable food items,…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri A press release from the Borno State Museum Zoo has announced that the recent flood disaster has caused widespread destruction and loss of species, with over 80% of the animals affected. Hon. Ali Abatcha Don Best, the general manager announced that the flood has damaged properties and resulted in the loss of many animal lives. In a concerning development, the General Manager warned that some deadly animals, including crocodiles and snakes, have been washed away into nearby communities. He urged the public to be aware of the danger and take necessary precautions to avoid these…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri A devastating flood has struck the community of Gamboru, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and in urgent need of assistance. According to Ali Yerima, Chairman of the Gamboru Youth Development Association, over 150 individuals, including women, children, and the elderly, are currently stranded at the Usman Jidda Shuwa Memorial Secondary School and Zaman Clinic. The floodwaters continue to rise, posing a serious threat to their safety and well-being. The affected community is in dire need of emergency food and water supplies, medical assistance, temporary shelter, and support for evacuation and relocation efforts. Yerima also urged…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe Lokoja Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Yusuf, who died late yesterday, will be buried in Kuje by 2 pm today, The Triumph gathered. Awwal Yusuf was an indigene of Lokoja who spent his lifetime in Kuje where he served as a judge and established Arabic schools and mosques. The Triumph learnt that the late cleric is survived by four wives and 15 children who had insisted that his remains should be taken to Lokoja for burial. According to sources, prominent indigenes of Lokoja had also wanted the late scholar to be buried in his home town. However, some…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In its efforts, the Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee discharged a 70-year-old woman who spent 10 months in prison custody over defamation of character. The woman identified as Saraya Salma from Filingo, Fufore LGA, was set free when the committee of Jail Delivery visited Yolde Pate Correctional Centre. The gesture attracted emotions and celebrations from the woman and hundreds of other inmates at Yolde Pate Correctional Centre in Yola, Adamawa state. The Chief Judge of the state and Chairman of the state jail Committee, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged the old woman when she appeared before…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos A deep rift has emerged within the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Plateau State chapter, with accusations of corruption, misconduct, and political interference flying between rival factions. At the centre of the controversy is the incumbent NULGE President, Chief Arandong Yohanna Makwin, who is seeking a second term in office. Recalled, recently a group of NULGE members, led by Comrade Izere Maxwell Igyem, have publicly denounced Makwin’s leadership, accusing him of various wrongdoing, including financial impropriety and abuse of power. In a press conference held in Jos, the Tarzarce Group, a faction supporting Makwin’s…