Written by The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has commuted the death sentence of 45 condemned inmates to prison terms. He also granted pardons to 41 other inmates serving in different correctional centres across the state. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, he said the … Continue reading “June 12: Abiodun Commutes Death Sentences For 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others”
Rangers will renew their age-long rivalry with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Wednesday as they ramp up their quest for the first Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) title since 2016. Both sides were dominant in the domestic front especially in the late ’70s to early ’80s, producing the crop of players that won Nigeria’s … Continue reading “NPFL24: Rangers Rekindle Old Rivalry With Shooting Stars In Blockbuster Match”
Written by The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was recently dethroned by the state government, has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah. A circular, signed by Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, a senior councilor of the emirate, conveyed the announcement on Tuesday. The circular, dated June 10, 2024, … Continue reading “Ado Bayero Invites District Heads To Durbar For Sallah Celebration Amid Emirship Crisis”
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have flocked to the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage unfolding this year in the shadow of the Gaza war. One of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings officially begins on Friday, and Saudi officials are trying to keep the focus on prayers. The Gulf kingdom’s … Continue reading “Gaza War Hangs Over Hajj As Pilgrims Flock To Mecca”
Kano State High Court has ordered substituted service on the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and four other emirs in a case filed by the Kano State Government to restrain them from parading themselves as emirs. After listening to arguments from both the plaintiff and defendant counsel, the presiding judge, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu … Continue reading “Kano Court Orders Substituted Service On Dethroned Emirs”
NDLEA Arrests Nigerien With Illicit Drugs The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerien, Hassan Mummuni, with 4,000 pills of diazepam and 1.250kg Cannabis Sativa(Indian Hemp). A statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja stated that the suspect was nabbed along the Lalgo-Birnin Kebbi road, Kebbi on Saturday, […]
A Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, has reportedly committed suicide in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 9, 2024, said Hawatu was suspected to have killed herself from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina. Abdulkadir said Saliu Mohammed, … Continue reading “Hajj 2024: Nigerian pilgrim allegedly commits suicide in Saudi Arabia, another dies from illness”
Donald Trump said Thursday he would reverse US President Joe Biden’s order clamping down on illegal border crossings, in his first campaign event since becoming a convicted felon. The expected Republican Party nominee also threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not stem the flow of migrants into the United States, as he … Continue reading “Trump Vows To Reverse Biden’s Order On Illegal Border Crossings”
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all around the world on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the twelfth month … Continue reading “Saudi Declares June 16 Sallah Day”
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared Sunday, June 16, as the first day of Eid Al Adha for this year, following the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah on Friday, June 7. This significant announcement comes as Muslims worldwide prepare for one of the most sacred holidays … Continue reading “Saudi Declares June 16 As Eid-il-Adha”