Muslims Cautioned Against Rebuking Each Other

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMuslims Cautioned Against Rebuking Each Other

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2024

The chief Imam of Jumma’at Mosque Dougirei in Yola North local government area, Sheik Isma’il Ishaku has cautioned Muslims against rebuking fellow Muslims without justification. The Islamic scholar gave the charge while delivering a lecture on the importance of Da’awah in Islam at an event organized by Initiative for Muslim Women of Nigeria IMWON, Adamawa State Chapter held at the Jumma’at Mosque Dougirei behind Bindow’s residence. He called on Muslims to follow in the footsteps...

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Traditional Ruler Charges Farmers, Herders On Peaceful Coexistence

NewsNigeriaTraditional Ruler Charges Farmers, Herders On Peaceful Coexistence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2024

His Majesty, Kwandi Nuguraya, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, farmers and herders in Lunguda Chiefdom has charged farmers/herders in his domain to respect each other’s belongings throughout the harvesting season. The Royal Father gave the charge Saturday during a meeting with District heads, security agents, local government officials, farmers and herders’ representatives in his palace in Guyuk, Adamawa State. The Royal Father explained that the Fintiri-led administration wanted a seamless harvest period without conflict with herders...

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Fire Reduces 30 Shops To Ashes In Lafia, Nasarawa State

NewsNigeriaFire Reduces 30 Shops To Ashes In Lafia, Nasarawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2024

A night inferno has razed down 30 shops to ashes and destroyed goods worth millions of naira at a tailoring section of the New Modern Market in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Firefighters from the Nasarawa State Fire Service faced challenges in controlling the blaze due to heaps of refuse within and around the market. One of the victims, Musa Abdullahi lamented that he lost 40 new sewing machines in the inferno. “The fire outbreak began at...

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Yoruba Youths Condemn Monday Planned Protest Against INEC Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYoruba Youths Condemn Monday Planned Protest Against INEC Chairman

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 8, 2024

The Yoruba Youth Council has faulted the Monday planned protest against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu. Comrade Eric Oluwole, National President of the organisation, had in a press statement on Saturday stated that the move is a threat to the stability of the country. The statement read, “This protest, organised by a group identified as the #ReformINEC and #SackYakubu Movement, is a misguided and unnecessary diversion from the...

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Anambra State Police Issues Security Advisory Ahead of Christmas Season

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra State Police Issues Security Advisory Ahead of Christmas Season

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 7, 2024

The Anambra State Police Command has issued a security advisory ahead of the Christmas festivities to the safety and security of lives in the state. The security advisory contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer -PPRO of Anambra Police Command, CSP Tochi Ikenga, also asked for the support of the people of Anambra by providing relevant information to the police. “As part of efforts to enhance public safety and peace in...

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Christmas: FRSC Urges Commuters To Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChristmas: FRSC Urges Commuters To Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

To mitigate against crashes and fatalities on roads during Yuletide, the Lagos State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged commuters to speak up against dangerous driving. The Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat of the FRSC Sector Commander in Lagos State stated this on Thursday in Surulere at a Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders on Ember Months Sensitisation. The town hall meeting, organised by RS2.116 Costain Unit Command, Surulere, was themed “Speak Up...

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FG Endorses Bill Seeking  Establishment Of Coast Guards

National SecurityNewsNigeriaFG Endorses Bill Seeking  Establishment Of Coast Guards

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy has declared support for a bill seeking the establishment of Nigerian Coast Guard. Oyetola stated this yesterday at a one-day public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Marine Transport on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill, 2024. According to him, the proposed Coast Guard is part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security and support the development of the marine and blue economy sector. The...

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Abia Police Command To Apprehend Erring Police Officers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAbia Police Command To Apprehend Erring Police Officers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 6, 2024

Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, Danladi Isa has reiterated that a Special Monitoring Team has been established to oversee and evaluate the activities of officers on duty. He disclosed this on Thursday, during a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Team Commanders at the Officers’ Mess, Umuahia. CP Isa warned against unprofessional conduct, including extortion and incivility toward members of the public. “The team would apprehend any officer...

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Anambra Lawmaker Supports Ihiala Women Petty Traders to Mark his Birthday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Lawmaker Supports Ihiala Women Petty Traders to Mark his Birthday

PilotnewsDecember 6, 2024

The atmosphere in Ihiala Constituency Two was filled with joy and excitement as the member representing the constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Golden Iloh marked his birthday celebration by empowering 180 women involved in petty trading with a total sum of 10 million naira. The celebration, held at his country home in Okija, witnessed the presence stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and well wishers. According to the lawmaker,...

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Amnesty Says Girls Abused by Boko Face Stigma, Military Neglect

NewsNigeriaAmnesty Says Girls Abused by Boko Face Stigma, Military Neglect

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 6, 2024

Amnesty International, AI, has accused the Nigerian military of committing gross human rights violations against survivors of Boko Haram captivity. At a press conference in Maiduguri on Thursday, the organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, alleged that at least 10,000 people have died in military custody since the insurgency began in North East Nigeria. Sanusi highlighted that survivors of Boko Haram’s atrocities, particularly women and girls, have endured further abuses under military custody. According to him,...

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