Month: August 2025

LEGACY OF LOVE: BAUCHI HONORS LATE PHILANTHROPIST, ASTUTE PUBLIC SERVANT & TRADITIONAL RULER, MALAM Y. M. BABA

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From Bauchi:  Bashir Abubakar Hassan Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has paid tribute to the late philanthropist and community leader, Mallam YM Baba OON, (Sarkin Duguri), describing him as a paragon of wisdom, humility, and devotion to humanity. She noted that his life exemplified sacrifice, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of peace and unity. Speaking at a Memorial Symposium held in his honor, Wanka said the gathering was an opportunity to reflect on Mallam Baba’s lasting impact on service, leadership, and community development. She highlighted…

LEAGUE OF IMAMS & ALFAS IN YORUBA LAND, EDO, DELTA CONFIRM SHEIKH ABDULRAZAK AS GRAND MUFTI.

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The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land, Edo and Delta have confirmed Sheikh Abdulrazak Abdulazzez Ishola as Grand Mufti. Sheikh Ishola, a versatile Islamic Scholar who offer lectures in and outside the Country. He is also the Chairman of Al-Abrar Travels & Tours. The Grand Mufti of Lagos, Edo & Delta is blessed with unadulterated knowledge of Islam, his deep knowledge and staunch zeal of always impacting knowledge. In addition of his knowledge, he is committed to spreading it both domestically and internationally, he has knowledge on communication…

EMIRS, CLERICS, OTHERS, PRAY FOR COUPLES AS MAJIDADIN BAUCHI, DR. AHMAD AMBI GIVE DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE

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The Emir of Bauchi, Alh. Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, the Sarki Yakin Daular Usmaniya, recently prayed for the Couples, as the Majidadin Bauchi, Dr. Ahmad Ambi gave his daughter in Marriage. The wedding was held at the house of Senator Adamu Ambi, Bakin Kura Street, in Bauchi town was conducted in line with Islamic rites. After answering all questions, the sum of N200.000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) only was publicly tendered in line with Islamic injunction as ”Sadaki” (Dowry), confirming the wedding of Pharmacist Idris Abubakar Munkaila and Reg. Nurse…

COMMUNITY LEADERS IN KATSINA SIGNS PEACE ACCORDS WITH BANDITS AMIDST ATTACKS.

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 Amidst killings, kidnapping, displacing villages, intimidation carried out by some heartless ”run and hide” bandits in some parts of the North West, some community leaders in Katsina State have initiated the signing of the Peace Accord with the Bandits operating in Kurfi Local Government Area. The agreement was signed on Thursday with the hope of ending the prolonged violence, kidnapping for ransom, serial killings, incessant attacks and cattle rustling which have been bothering the local government. Sources said the signing of the agreement took place at Wurma forest, a notorious…

SCORES ARE FEARED MISSING IN SHAGARI BOAT ACCIDENT

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……. As FG Sets to Receive 5 New Boats for Sokoto State The Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State was recently thrown into muddle when a boat capsized leaving many missing. Official statements and eyewitness accounts confirmed many passengers were thrown into the water when the boat capsized and search and rescue operations are ongoing. Although, accurate number of passengers involved was not known as at the time of filing this report, as there was no manifest. Confirming the tragedy on Friday, the Special Adviser on Emergency Management to…

EMIR OF BAUCHI CONFERS TRADITIONAL TITLE OF CIGARIN BAUCHI TO ALH. AHMED GARBA AMINU.

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The Bauchi Emirate Council, under the able leadership of HRH, Alh. Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, The Sarkin Yakin Daular Usmaniya, recently conveyed a letter appointing Alh. Ahmed Garba Aminu as CIGARIN BAUCHI. Sooth News cited the original letter of Cigari’s appointment, with Ref. No: BEC/ADM/APPT/9/11, dated August 21, 2025 signed by the Secretary, Bauchi Emirate Council Alh. Shehu Mudi Muhammad, MNAAP. The appointment letter also stated that the appointment was based on MERIT and GOOD CONDUCT of Alh. Ahmad Garba Aminu. We appreciate HRH and the entire emirate over this…

HAJJ EXPENDITURE: EFCC DETAINS NAHCON CHAIRMAN’s BROTHER, OVER ALLEGED N50 BILLION FRAUD

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mr. Sirajo Salisu Usman, brother of the Chairman and CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman (also known as Pakistan), over alleged fraud involving billions of naira. Sirajo was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by EFCC operatives in Abuja. He had previously been questioned earlier this month alongside other senior officials of the commission. Sources within the EFCC revealed that Mr. Usman, nicknamed “ka fi chairman” by colleagues—roughly meaning “de facto NAHCON Chairman”—spent the night in…

BAUCHI: STAKEHOLDERS SEEKS PROMPT REMEDY TO SOCIAL VICES IN HOTELS

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From Bauchi: Bashir Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has empowered the State Tourism Board to regulate the operations of hotels and recreation centres across the state as part of efforts to sanitize and strengthen the hospitality sector. The Managing Director of the Bauchi State Tourism Board, Dr. Nasiru Muhammad Yusuf disclosed this during a Stakeholders’ Dialogue with hotel operators and recreation centre managers, jointly organised by the State Shari’ah Commission and the Tourism Board recently in Bauchi, the State Capital. Yusuf, however revealed that the board will soon unveil a…

MARITIME: AKUTAH REJOICES WITH DANTSOHO ON IAPH ELECTION

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The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D., on Thursday Felicitated with the Managing Director of the Nigerian Port Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho on his recent election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbor, IAPH. In a Press statement released by the Nation’s Port Economic Regulatory Agency (Shippers Council) describe d Dantsoho’s election as a reflection of his exceptional leadership qualities. ” reflects his exceptional leadership, professional excellence, and unwavering dedication to the growth of the Maritime industry. ”This…

ALIYU MUSTAPHA, EX- CUSTOMS CG, DIES AT 76

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Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, the Sardauna of Adamawa, is death. He was the former Custom boss who served as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) between 1999 and 2003. The news of his death was confirmed by the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a statement on Thursday via his social media pages. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. A man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal…