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“Use Headless mannequins to advertise clothes. Cover their breast and bottoms”- Hisbah Police tells traders
Kano State Islamic police, Hisbah, have given approval for traders in the state to use mannequins following a previous ban. According to Hisbah officials, traders are allowed to only use headless mannequins to advertise clothing. Speaking to newsmen, the commander of Hisbah in the state, Haruna Ibn-Sina, said “Islam frowns on idolatry. With the head on, it looks like a human being.” Ibn-Sina also said traders are expected to cover up their headless mannequins at all times because to show “the shape of the breast, the shape of the bottom, is contrary to the teachings of Sharia [Islamic law]”. Reacting…
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Afghanistan:”We must stand by our nation, jealously”- Lauretta Onochie tells Nigerians
Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, has reacted to the recent developments in Afghanistan. The Taliban forces took over the presidential villa in Afghanistan which has led the president to go into hiding and citizens seeking ways to flee the country. Posting a video of Afghanistan citizens holding on to a military plane as it taxied along the runway at the Kabul airport last night, Lauretta charged Nigerians to stand by their country jealously. She wrote; ”DANGEROUS AND DESPERATE SCENES AT KABUL AIRPORT.This is why we must stand by our nation, jealously.Afghanistan has a population of Only about 38 million and Nigeria…
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Repentant Terrorists: “Nobody finds it easy to accept killers of his parents” – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagan Zulum has expressed that the state is in a difficult situation over the reintegration of repentant insurgents. Zulum spoke on Saturday when he visited Bama and Gwoza LGAs for humanitarian and developmental activities. Speaking on the option of reintegration, the Borno governor said the choice is between an endless war or to “cautiously accept” the surrendered insurgents. He added that accepting repentant insurgents has the risk of offending feelings of victims, which may lead to rebellion, adding that there is also the risk of such insurgents returning to their old ways if they are rejected.…
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BREAKING: Buhari signs Petroleum Industry Bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law. This was confirmed in a statement signed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President The ceremonial part of the new legislation will be done on Wednesday after the President completes his days of mandatory isolation following his London trip. Part of the statement read: “The Petroleum Industry Act provides legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigerian petroleum industry, the development of host communities, and related matters. “The Senate passed the Bill on July 15, 2021, while the House of Representatives…
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Zamfara college discloses escape of two abducted employees, student escaped
The Deputy Provost of the management of the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Bakura, Zamfara State, Ali Atiku, while speaking to newsmen on Monday has revealed that two members of staff and one student have escaped from the kidnappers’ den. Gunmen suspected to be bandits had attacked the school on Sunday night and engaged security operatives in a gun duel before abducting some students. Atiku also confirmed that two security watchmen attached to the school were murdered during the attack. He said, “Two staff and one student escaped from the bandits after they kidnapped them and returned to the…
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Elites fanning embers of War – Mailafia
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Obadiah Mailafia has accused elites of promoting civil strife in Nigeria. Mailafia stated this on Sunday during an online conversation — ‘The Toyin Falola Interviews’ — with the theme: ‘Nigeria: How to Fix a Failing State’. The former CBN deputy governor stated that the “ordinary people” in the country do not have issues with each other, adding that despite the challenges, citizens still find ways to remain united. Mailafia also stated that the choice to stay together as a nation or to be divided is in the hands of…
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Four feared dead as bandits abduct students in Zamfara college
Four persons were allegedly killed as suspected armed bandits abducted many students and teachers in Zamfara State. It was gathered that the bandits had attacked Zamfara College of Agriculture in Bakura Local Government Area of the state on Sunday when the incident happened. The college deputy registrar, Atiku Aliyu Bakura, confirmed the incident to BBC Hausa Monday morning. Bakura was quoted as saying that four persons, including a police officer and three gatemen, died in the attack. Though the Zamfara police have yet to give an update on the attack, the registrar said about 15 students, a teacher, and his…
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Plateau killings: Nigerians must stop behaving like animals – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has condemned the killings in Jos, Plateau state over the weekend as he urged Nigerians to stop behaving like animals. Fani-Kayode in a tweet he shared prayed for the souls of those that were killed in Jos to rest in peace and for those that murdered them in cold blood to be brought to justice. The former minister, who also commiserated with the families of the deceased, called for peace, calm and restraint on all sides in Plateau State and indeed throughout the country. He wrote; “You target a group of innocent and defenceless Hausa…
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Nigeria has not made progress in 40 years – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano and ex-governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said Nigeria has not made any progress economically in the last 40 years. The former CBN bank said this while speaking at a symposium organised in Kaduna on Saturday, August 14, to celebrate his 60th birthday. Speaking at the symposium, he said; “Calling me controversial or calling me an enemy or critic, will not make those facts go away. So, anywhere we go, we must face these facts. Am I happy about it on my 60th birthday? No. Because, 60 years ago when I was born,…
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‘When I look at you, I see that you are possessed…Stop talking ill of T.B Joshua’ – Odumeje slams Chris Okotie for condemning TB Joshua
Anambra-based clergyman, Prophet Odumeje, has issued a stern warning to his colleague in the Ministry, Pastor Chris Okotie, to desist from speaking ill of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T.B Joshua who died in June this year. The warning comes two weeks after Okotie released a video in which he condemned Joshua, describing him as a false prophet, sorcerer, and one who wanted to assume the place of God on earth. He minced no words when he took on the deceased clergyman, pointing out what he claims as patterns to show that he, Joshua, was…
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CAN and NSCIA condemn Plateau killings
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have condemned the killing of 22 travellers in Plateau state. The travellers were killed while returning from Bauchi to Ondo state after attending an Islamic function. NSCIA’s Director of Administration, Mr Zubairu Usman-Ugwu appealed to Muslims to remain calm and further added that they are monitoring the situation to ensure that justice is served. The statement partly read; “In the meantime, while efforts are on to locate the eight missing Muslims, the council urges the security agencies to fish out all the perpetrators of the dastardly…
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Gov Zulum receives another Chibok schoolgirl, Hassana Adamu with her two kids
Another Chibok schoolgirl, Hassana Adamu was on Saturday handed over to the Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum. Zulum received the girl and her two children in Gwoza, as they were presented to him by the Nigerian Army. Adamu was said to have presented herself to the Nigerian Army. Adamu, alongside her two children, was handed over to Governor Zulum by the Commander, 26 Taskforce Brigade, Brigadier General DR Dantani. A statement from the Borno State Government on Saturday said Zulum was in Gwoza from where he moved to Bama, undertaking humanitarian activities. He had just returned from northern Borno…
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