The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society of Nigeria (AIS) has urged Muslims to deepen their cooperation and be strategic in helping Muslims to develop institutions for societal and national development. The Chief Imam of the organisation, Ustaz Fuad Adeyemi, made the call on Sunday in Abuja during a special dua’u (prayer) marking the organisation’s 22nd anniversary. He said that the history of the Al-Habibiyyah mosque and complex in Guzape, Abuja was a testament to what individuals and collective efforts can achieve. Adeyemi noted that while they moved to the site in October 2010, the first Jumuah service/prayer was observed in December 2010…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it was not contemplating the destruction of over six million uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) going back to the 2015 voter registration. To this end, the commission described the newspaper report that the Commission was contemplating the six million uncollected PVCs as untrue. The commission in a post via its verified X handle, therefore called on the public to discountenance the story. It said: “Our attention has been drawn to a newspaper report that the Commission is contemplating the destruction of over six million uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) going back…
Some of the suspected criminals removing sewage manhole covers on highways in Abuja have been arrested by the security agencies. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike in a statement issued Sunday said efforts are also being made to apprehend their collaborators, especially buyers of the manhole covers. He said: “As directed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, relevant stakeholders are already working hard to stop this act of vandalism by criminal elements and the public will be briefed in due course. “The Minister, who lamented that…
Police Operatives attached to the Imo State Command have rescued operation four kidnapped hostages. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Sunday said the operation was carried out on Saturday, January 4th 2025, after the operatives received a distress call reporting the abduction of four persons in Umuokanne, Ohaji LGA, Imo State. He noted that the police operatives swiftly swung into action, locating the criminal hideout and engaging the kidnappers in a fierce gun-duel, during which two of the kidnappers were neutralized. Adejobi added: “The success of the operation led to the rescue of the four…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday 27th December, 2024 arrested a US-trained Hollywood and Nollywood filmmaker, Emeka Mbadiwe at his Lekki Hotel room. Mbadiwe was arrested following the arrest of his partner, Uzoekwe James, earlier same day at a warehouse in Ajao estate Ikeja, where he was sent to collect a shipment of 33 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis weighing 17.30 kilograms. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the shipment arrived the Import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja on 24th December 2024 from…
Five soldiers were killed in action following Saturday’s morning attack on troops at Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State by ISWAP terrorists. The terrorists, it was gathered, launched the brazen assault in the early hours of January 4, killing at least five soldiers before retreating into the dense Timbuktu Triangle region. However, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Hadin Kai swiftly intercepted the fleeing insurgents. During reconnaissance, the terrorists were located hiding under thick vegetation at Farin Ruwa, a known ISWAP hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle. Precision airstrikes were conducted, neutralising scores of terrorists and destroying their…
Suspected terrorists believed to be members of Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), otherwise known as Lukurawa have attacked a police checkpoint at Garin Natshini Gada in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State in the early hours of January 3 leading to yhe death of two policemen. Zagazola Makama reports that the terrorists, who were said to be on motorbikes, attacked policemen stationed at the checkpoint, seizing two AK-47 rifles and other items. They also rustled a significant number of cattle during the assault. A police patrol vehicle was abandoned at the scene. Investigation revealed that troops from Forward…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated scores of terrorists in the Alawa Forest in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger S totate. The air strikes resulted in the neutralisation of several extremists and the destruction of weapons. Zagazola Makama reports that the operation was executed based on precision intelligence, which indicated that key JAS leaders, such as Saddiku, Umar Taraba, and Kabiru Doctor, were believed to be residing in the area. The sustained airstrikes in the Alawa forest coupled with the dry season exposing traditional hideouts, have prompted extremist groups to flee the area. The Alawa Forests have…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials. Chief Military Information Officer, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba in a statement issued Friday said the suspect, Mr Murktar Chari was arrested at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, 2 January 2025 in a significant counter-terrorism operation. He added that Chari, 28, confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government Area for a planned attack on MNJTF troops.…
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara has signed the N1.1 trillion 2025 budget into law, two days after submitting it to the three-man state House of Assembly. The governor in a post on his verified X handle commended the state Assembly for due diligence. He said: “Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill. Tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth & Development”, the bill is estimated at N1.1 trillion. “I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executives for their unwavering commitment to service. “Together, we are setting the pace for…