Hassana Aminu Dala Local Government Council had held an interface with key stakeholders aimed at discussing newly introduced strategies for conducting polio vaccination. The gathering was organized under the auspices of Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, led by Alhaji Nasir Kabir (SBC). Speaking ,Chairman of the Council , Alhaji Surajo Ibrahim Imam, lauded State Ministry of Health and all supporting organizations for their efforts in eradicating polio virus statewide. He also commended traditional leaders for their utmost dedication and support in ensuring the huge success of the exercise The Chairman, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Abdulaziz Dayyabu Maiturare, thumbed…
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Hassana Aminu First sitting of Dala Legislative Council of Council after Eid el Fitr was observed specifically to mourn the demise of their departing colleague Shehu Musa Babba who represented Kofar Mazugal Ward Prayers were offered in that respect for the repose of the soul seeking for divine forgiveness over the pitfalls he committed intentionally or otherwise Hon. Shehu Musa Babba, passed on after an illness during Sallah holiday. Speaking in an emotion ladden voice during the session, Leader of the House, Hon. Auwal Shuaibu, said a big hole has been created as a result of the death but there…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Kano Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), says it will procure white and red dear to boost domestic tourism in the state. The Managing Director of the agency, Mr Sadiq Muhammad, said this at the 2025 World Wildlife Day at Botanical Garden, on Monday in Kano. The theme of the Day is: “World Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in people and Planet.” Muhammad said the agency would educate students from the schools in the host community, to the importance of tree preservation to mitigate climate change, and value different animal species. “These children are our continuity…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Premier League side Nasarawa United Football Club of Lafia have been banished to Pantani Stadium Gombe due to fans trouble The Lafia based side was also fined six million Naira by the country’s soccer ruling body This followed the attack on Plateau United striker Vincent Temitope during the fierce encounter between the two closed neighbours which ended three goals to two Nasarawa United who returned to the elite division this season after being relegated last year are not finding things so easy as the league is in its final round This situation led to the resignation of…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Four time premier League Champions Kano Pillars Football Club on Sunday afternoon quashed relegation bound Lobi Stars of Makurdi amidst wild jubilation from their teeming fans The duel was in progression of Nigeria’s top flight which is reaching its last lap Super Eagles Skipper Ahmed Musa broke the deadlock via an assist courtesy of Rabiu Ali Pele ten minutes after resumption of play in the second half to make the scores one zero Former Enugu Rangers midfield maestro Nasiru Laja increased the tally towards the end of the game to scuttle the hope of the visitors Thus…
By Ado Salisu Olusegun Runsewe, the President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), has expressed gratitude to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), Scotland for their donation of golf equipment to the NGF. Runsewe made the remarks during the unveiling of the golf equipment at the Golf and Health Signature in Abuja The NGF President noted that the equipment worth would go a long way in ensuring the growth and development of the sport at the grassroots. He expressed his appreciation to the R & A for the kind donations, promising that the donated items would be put…
Ado Salisu Child right advocates, educators and caregivers have called for inclusive opportunities for children living with autism and other special needs to enable them achieve their full potential and contribute to society. The stakeholders made the call at a “Meet and Greet’ event in Abuja. It was an occasion to celebrate Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old Nigerian autistic artist who recently broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Largest Painting, as the latest world’s largest art canvas by an individual. Tagbo-Okeke had on April 2, unveiled the awe-inspiring canvas titled: “Impossibility is a Myth,” measuring 12,303 square meters, surpassing…
Isyaku Ibrahim Former Skipper of Nigeria’s National Team the Green Eagles Christian Chukwu is dead The deceased aged seventy two popularly called Chairman due to his defensive skills who ,has been in critical health condition for years , gave up the ghost today Christian Chukwu spearheaded the National Team to its first African Nations Cup victory as recently as 1980 and also captained Rangers International of Enugu to its African Winners Cup victory in 1976 The ex footballer ,Coached the National Team on different occasions as well his local team Rangers international of Enugu Christian Chukwu also coached defunct Asesa…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Kano Pillars Football Team will on Sunday afternoon meet visiting Lobi Stars of Makurdi in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight The game will hold at Pillars ground Sani Abacha Stadium by four O’clock local time Usually duels’ involving the two sides used to be harsh no matter where it is played Thus despite the precarious position the Benue side found it self,their opponents have to tighten their belt as they would not fold their arms and allowed the host to beat them easily In this light, Coach Usman Sharif Abdullah who lost to Heartland last week has…
By Isyaku Ibrahim What could have been an away victory by Manchester United in Europa League ‘quarter final qualifying stage was averted by Andre Onana The game ,watched by full house in the French city of Lyonnaise started with each side making frantic effort to get the curtain raiser. Their effort did not come to fruition until the middle of play when home team scored first and later on the visitors equalised some minutes to the end of the first half through their central defender Lenny Yoro At resumption of the second half,the game continued as such until the tail…
By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing adequate and nutritious food to boarding schools across the state. The State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, made this assurance during an interactive meeting with principals of boarding schools and food contractors. He noted that the government has recorded significant progress in its school feeding program, including prompt payment to food contractors for the 39 boarding schools. ” Notably, the government has increased the food price rate by 82% to enhance the quality and quantity of food provided to students ” he said. Makoda…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Primary, Post Primary Schools Resume Sunday 6th and Monday 7th April 2025 In Kano. Kano State Government has announced Sunday 6th April, 2025 as the resumption date for all Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the State for the commencement of 2024/2025 third term academic session. While Pupils and Students in Day schools across the state are to resume on Monday 7th April 2025 respectively. A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, calls on Parents/Guardians of Students to take note of the resumption date to ensure…
Ramatu Garba Some tourists have expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr Durbar (traditional horse riding) in Kano State. A cross-section of tourists, out of over 160 who trouped into Kano to witness the Sallah Durbar, described the cancellation as disappointing. Speaking at a press briefing in Kano, a tourist from the United States of America (USA), Mr. Virgil Taylor, said it took him a year to plan for the trip, only to be disappointed after arriving in Nigeria on March 28, 2025. “Kano Durbar, as i understood from my research, was the biggest Durbar to visit. I…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, (BUK) Prof. Sagir Adamu, says the university is set to partner with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) to address energy challenges in Nigeria. Adamu, disclosed this while speaking at the Society of Petroleum Engineer (SPE) Africa 2025 annual student congress holding in Kano on Thursday. The VC was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Haruna Musa at the congress with the theme:”Building the energy workforce of tomorrow highest on innovation, technology insight and talent development.” The reports that SPE, Nigeria council is hosting the Africa Energy Challenge 2025, a competition…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Tuesday the first of April 2025 ,brought to an end the life span of one of the most revered traditional title holders in Kano This was none other person than Alhaji Abbas Sunusi who gave up the ghost after a prolonged illness The late traditional head age ninety two, ,was born as early as 1933 in Bichi Local Government Area The deceased attended middle school now Rumfa College where he obtained his secondary school certificate The prince who was the fifth among the sixty four children of his late father Emir of Kano Calipha Muhammadu Sunusi the…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano State Commissioner for Special Duties Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the death of Galadiman Kano Alhaji Abbas Sunusi who died at the elderly age of ninety two The message which was contained in a statement sent to media outfits statewide described the demise of the royal father as a monumental loss not only to his family alone but rather the Islamic community It maintained that the demise has created a huge hole that will be pretty hard to fill in view of the position the traditional head held Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo…
Isyaku Ibrahim Former Premier league Kingpins Kano Pillars Football Club have left the ancient city for Owerri the Imo State Capital for a tie with Heartland otherwise called Naze Millionaires The encounter is in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight which enters week thirty two Pillars likewise the host Heartland are direly in need of the maximum points in view of how previous matches were not all that delightful for both sides Thus,Coach Usman Sharif Abdullah who was reinstated on his post after serving almost four weeks suspension has a herculean task before him in ensuring the Kano based side returned…
Uba Abdullahi The role of Traditional Institutions in the society would never be over-emphasized considering their immense contributions to societal advancement. This was disclosed by the newly turbaned Dallatun Sarkin Shanun Kazaure who is also the Executive Chairman of Dambatta local government, Hon Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta immediately after the Sallah Durbar in Kazaure Emirate of Jigawa State. Dallatun Sarkin Shanun Kazaure further stressed that,the key role being played by the Traditional Institutions is what earned them a lot of respects in the sight of general publics and are considered as panecea to Development. He used the opportunity and congratulates His…
Isyaku Ibrahim Suspended Kano pillars Tactician,Usman Sharif Abdullahi is back on his seat The former Super Eagles and Enyimba of Aba Gaffer who exited the job temporarily for almost two months now due to internal squabble with a group of fans during the club’s engagement with visiting Bayelsa United at Sani Abacha which ended in a draw will oversee the upcoming tie between Sai Masu Gida and host Heartland of Owerri the Imo State Capital The Coach has an uphill task before him as the Kano side have not tasted victory for almost four weeks now hence the need to…
Special Duties/Sallah Kano State Commissioner for Special Duties Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo has felicitated with the greater majority over the joyous occasion of Eid el Fitr The ex legislator representing Gwarzo and Kano constituency at the National Assembly, enjoined faithful on the need to reflect the teachings of the holy month in their daily routines with a view to showing classical example to followers of other faiths Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo extended similar messages to leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf his Deputy Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam,Emir of Kano Calipha Muhammad Sanusi,Speaker State Parliament…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda has congratulated the Muslim ummah on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast. In a statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, Dr. Ali Haruna called on the muslim to imbibe the spirit of peace and mutual relationship for sustainable development in the state. “ As we celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr after the successful completion of Ramadan worldwide, let us maintain peaceful coexistence to ensure development of our dear State. ” We should continue to foster mutual respect, understanding and patriotism to complement…
Uba Abdullahi Muslim faithfuls had been urged to maintain the tide of total adherence to Islamic teachings even after Ramadan period for a better Society The called was made by Deputy Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Dr Sani Jibrin in a Sallah message to entire Muslim Ummah Dr Sani Jibrin said, “On this occasion and on behalf of the Governing Council, the Rector, Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse, students and entire staff of the Polytechnic, I wish to use this opportunity to congratulates His Excellency, the State Governor Alhaji Umar Namadi, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kazaure, Alh Dr.…
Uba Abdullahi People of Dambatta and Makoda Local Government Areas had been urged to ensure total adherence to Islamic injunctions even after Ramadan period as a gateway out of the present predicaments that the nation is facing. This was disclosed by Member representing Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency Rt Hon Engineer Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari in a Sallah Message to his constituents. Chidari further stated that Edil-fitr Sallah festivities is a time of reflections and good avenue of cementing relations among Muslims. The Member also assured constituents of his utmost zeal and compassion in empowering the people of the twin localities pointing out…
Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Friday, sentenced a housewife, Fadila Adamu, to death by hanging for kidnapping and throwing an eight-year-old girl into a well, causing her death. The defendant, who lives at the Sabuwar Gandu Quarters Kano, was convicted of kidnapping and culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Justice Yusuf Muhammad-Ubale, ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced the defendant to death by hanging. “I hereby sentence the defendant to death by hanging for kidnapping and throwing the victim into a well which caused her death” he ruled Earlier, the prosecution counsel,…
*_Question 27:_* Is the time for paying zakat al-fitr from after the prayer until the end of that day?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah *_1. Time for paying zakat al-fitr_* The time for paying zakat al-fitr does not begin after the ‘Eid prayer, rather it starts after sunset on the last day of Ramadan, which is the first night of the month of Shawwal, and it ends with the ‘Eid prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) commanded that zakat al-fitr should be paid before the prayer. Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated…
By Isyaku Ibrahim State Commissioner of Youths and Sports Comrade Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso has charged youths to be Agents of Societal transformation He was speaking at the inauguration of new executives of forty four Local Government Councils Executives of National Youths Council of aNigeria which coincided with election of the Chairman of the outfit Comrade Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso said this became necessary in view of how on most occasions the youths were being used to cause mayhem across the society which he described as highly unbecoming He pointed out that the middle age group in view of their status as…
*_Question 27:_* Is the time for paying zakat al-fitr from after the prayer until the end of that day?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah *_1. Time for paying zakat al-fitr_* The time for paying zakat al-fitr does not begin after the ‘Eid prayer, rather it starts after sunset on the last day of Ramadan, which is the first night of the month of Shawwal, and it ends with the ‘Eid prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) commanded that zakat al-fitr should be paid before the prayer. Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated…
By Zainab Olufunmi The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it has trained Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) and trade associations on business development and service provision for economic growth. The Director General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, at the capacity building on Wednesday in Kano, said that the training would facilitate the economic growth of the nation. Odii, represented by Jafar Bashir, State Manager of SMEDAN, said it was equally to create a sustainable and systemic change in the business environment. He said that it was also to identify some challenges hindering the growth of small businesses…
*_Question 26:_* Can Laylat al-Qadr be seen, i.e. can it be seen with the human eye? Some people say that if a person can see Laylat al-Qadr he sees a light in the sky and so on._ How did the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the Sahabah (may Allah be pleased with them all) see it? How can a person know that he has seen Laylat al-Qadr? Will a person still gain its reward even if he could not see that night? Please explain that to us, and mention the evidence for it._…
Isyaku Ibrahim Kano pillars Football Team popularly called Sai Masu Gida will Wednesday at their permanent base Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata meet Insurance of Benin the Edo State Capital The match is in continuation of the domestic league which enters week thirty one Pillars who narrowly lost to Plateau United by two goals to one on Saturday in jos will not afford to give up another maximum points again as nobody could predict how the competition will end in view of how the competition is too close to call Thus, interim coach Yaro Yaro Zagalo has to do the…
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Kano State Government has expressed its commitment to support Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) III project initiated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Republic of Korea to enhance technical and vocational education across the state. The State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda gave the assurance while receiving UNESCO delegation that paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Dr. Ali Haruna described BEAR III Project as positive initiative that aligns with policies of the present administration of improving technical and vocational training in the state. ” The technical…
Our Correspondent … experts hail refinery, call for support… The growing influence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is extending far beyond Africa and the Middle East, as the United States imports over two million barrels of jet fuel from the world’s largest single-train refinery in March. Experts assert that this development should bring immense joy to Nigerians, as it attests to the unparalleled quality of the refinery’s products and the trust that the international community places in Dangote Refinery. According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying around 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from Dangote…
Ado Salisu The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has paid registration fees worth over 15 million naira for 52 clubs in Kano State for this year’s Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) competition. Senator Barau, the founder of the Barau Football Club (Barau FC), paid the fees following the request of the Chairman of Nigeria Nationwide League One, Kano Football Clubs Forum, Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim Lato during a courtesy visit to him at the National Assembly on Tuesday. A statement signed by the special adviser to the deputy president on media and publicity. Ismail Mudashir and made…
Hassana Aminu Dala Local Government has commenced the distribution of 1,200 bags of 25kg rice, provided by Action Governor Abba Gida Gida as part of Ramadan palliative program for the 44 Local Government Areas Statewide. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the council , Alhaji Surajo Imam, stated that the rice was shared across the 12 wards of the domain numbering 668 polling units. He explained that the process was handled by people of competent intergroty with a view to guard against shortchanged Based on the spelt out plan, each beneficiary received one bag of the staple item The…
*_Question 25:_* Is it permissible to observe i’tikaaf in musallas or Islamic centres (in which the five daily prayers and Jumu’ah prayer are offered), or is it permissible only in masjids? May Allaah reward you with good._ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah It is only valid to observe i’tikaaf in masjids, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And do not have sexual relations with them (your wives) while you are in I‘tikaaf (i.e. confining oneself in a mosque for prayers and invocations leaving the worldly activities) in the mosques” [al-Baqarah 2:187]. Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allaah have mercy on…
*_Question 24:_* Is it permissible for women to go and pray tahajjud in the mosque without a mahram when the mosque is next to the house and the men in the family do not do this prayer?._ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah It is permissible for women to go to the mosque and pray, subject to certain conditions. It is not one of these conditions that she should be accompanied by a mahram, so there is nothing wrong with her going to the mosque to pray without a mahram. It says in Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 7/332: It is permissible for…
Isyaku Ibrahim Super Eagles Skipper Ahmed Musa is currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to observe annual lesser Hajj popularly called Umrah The exercise is an event being performed by Muslims that have the means in which they subject themselves to prayers craving for divine favours both here and hereafter It will be recalled that Ahmed Musa fondly called “Gwamna” by his teeming fans, took the football fraternity by surprise when he signed a short term contractual agreement with his former side Kano pillars Football Club So far so good, the Captain of the Nigeria’s National side had so…
*_Question 23:_* How should we spend the night of Laylat al-Qadr? Is it by praying, reading Quran and the Sirah (Prophet’s biography), listening to sermons and lessons and celebrating that in the mosque?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah *_1. What Prophet Muhammad did in the last ten days of Ramadan_* The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to strive hard in worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan as he did not do at other times, praying and reading Quran. Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated from `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that…
*_Question 22:_* Dear scholar, please tell me the difference between Qiyam al-Layl and Tahajud?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah *_1. What is qiyam al-layl?_* Qiyam al-layl means spending the night, or part of it, even if it is only one hour, in prayer, reading Quran, remembering Allah (dhikr) and other acts of worship. It is not stipulated that it should take up most of the night. It says in Maraqi al-Falah: “What is meant by qiyam is spending most of the night in worship, or it was said: spending one hour of it, in reading Quran, listening to hadeeth, glorifying…
Isyaku Ibrahim Middle Belters Plateau United will this afternoon at New Jos Stadium engage Kano Pillars otherwise called Sai Masu Gida The tie is in continuation of Nigeria’s top flight which is reaching its climax During the reversed edition played at the guest temporary home Muhammad Dikko stadium in Katsina it was the Pyramid City Club that took the day via a last minute goal by Super Eagles Skipper Ahmed Musa to make the encounter two goals to one Thus , nobody could say what would be the outcome of today’s game whether it would be a repeat of the…
Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has pledged to strengthen collaboration with Madobi and Kwankwaso communities in the state, to combat human trafficking and child domestic labor in Kano State. The commitment was made when a delegation from the communities paid a courtesy visit to the Kano Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Abdullahi Babale, on Friday in Kano. The reports that the delegation comprised traditional rulers, religious leaders, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Civil Society Organisations, Nigeria Hunters and Forestry Security Service and the Elders’ Forum among others from the communities. The NAPTIP Kano…
Ramatu Garba The Kano State Government has pledged its commitment to quality healthcare services for inmates in custodial centres across the state. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service(NCoS), Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Friday in Kano. He said the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, made the pledge while presenting the allocation of a monthly capitation of N852, 400 to support medical services for inmates in custodial centres. She lauded Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, for supporting vulnerable individuals and prioritising healthcare for…
*_Question 21:_* The night of the 21 this year coincides with the night before Friday, and Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If the night before Friday coincides with one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten nights of Ramadan, then it is more likely to be Laylat al-Qadr. Is that correct?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah: We have not come across these words that are attributed to Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him); rather it was quoted by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (may Allah have mercy on him) from Ibn…
*_Question 20:_* I have a question that arose from something that one of my friends said about the last ten nights of Ramadan. My friend said: If Ramadan is twenty-nine days, then the last ten days are from the nineteenth to the twenty-ninth. So how can I know the odd-numbered nights among them? What is your response to that?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah The last ten nights of Ramadan begin from the night before the twenty first day, whether the month is thirty days or is twenty-nine days. This is indicated by the report narrated by Al-Bukhari (813) and…
By Sunusi Abdullahi Kofarnaisa Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Muntaka Dahiru as the new Provost of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Advanced and Remedial Studies, Tudun Wada for a period of four years, effective from March 13, 2025. This was contained in a letter signed by the Deputy Governor and Honorable Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. The Deputy Governor stated that the government recognizes Dr. Dahiru’s competence, proven integrity, and patriotic disposition, as well as his commitment to uplifting the educational standards of the state. He congratulated the new Provost…
Our Correspondent Dangote Refinery has announced the temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira to its valued customers. The announcement was issued by the management of Dangote Refinery in a circular conveyed to customers, dated March 19, 2025. The stated Said “We wish to inform you that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira have exceeded the value of…
By Salisu Babangida … lauds Gov Abiodun’s Vision, Policies on attracting investment to Ogun State Africa’s foremost Industrialist and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclose his plan to build in Ogun State, a multi-billion-dollar Seaport, which will be the largest in Nigeria. He also said two new lines with a capacity of 6.0 million metric tons per annum, (Mta), for the cement plant is being constructed at Itori. Addressing the Ogun State Executive Council led by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during a courtesy visit, to the governor in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Dangote said…
Abba Dukawa The political crisis began in December 2023, when Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex, which remains unrebuilt to this day. This act has effectively paralyzed the legislative arm, disrupting the state’s system of checks and balances. The Supreme Court highlighted the severity of this situation on February 28, 2025, emphasizing the absence of a functional government in Rivers State and the executive’s role in collapsing the legislative arm, thereby creating a governance void Additionally, recent reports indicate that militants have been vandalizing pipelines and issuing threats without any intervention from the…
*_Question 19:_* Emission of Maniy (semen) with desire during Ramadan leads to spoiling the fast, but does emitting it for some other reason spoil the fast, as happened to me? – I was in an exam, and the invigilator started saying, “There are three minutes left,” and it happened to me because of the time pressure and panic; it was emitted without any deliberate action, I mean that it was involuntary. Did that spoil my fast? Do I have to do Ghusl?_ *_Answer:_* Praise be to Allah With regard to emission of Maniy (semen) that occurs when one is awake…
Our Correspondent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the persistent political crisis that has plagued the state. The declaration, made in a nationwide address on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, suspends Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. The President’s decision comes after the Supreme Court’s judgment on February 28, 2025, which found the Governor guilty of unconstitutional acts and disregard for the rule of law. The court pronounced that “a government cannot be said to exist…