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By Sabiu Abdullahi

An incident occurred in Damaturu, Yobe State, where a 22-year-old housewife, Zainab Isa, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband, Ibrahim Yahaya, 25, to death. 

According to the Yobe State Police Command, the tragic event occurred on June 26, 2024, at about 10:00 am, following a heated argument between the couple at their residence in Abbari ward.

The argument escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the suspect stabbing her husband in the chest with a knife. 

The police spokesman, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect claimed to have acted in self-defense during a beating and kicking incident.

However, the police investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. 

The couple had two children, with their second child born just earlier this month.

The incident highlights the disturbing trend of domestic violence and its devastating consequences. 

The police have urged anyone with information or witnesses to the incident to come forward to aid in the investigation.

The suspect is currently in police custody.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern about Nigeria’s uncontrolled population growth, stating that it may lead to problems for future generations.

He made this known while speaking to journalists after observing the Eid prayer in Daura.

Despite his concern, he expressed pleasure that many Nigerians have taken to farming, which has led to an increase in food production and a decrease in prices.

He encouraged citizens to prioritize education and health and to continue supporting local food production.

Buhari also urged the youth to learn about the country’s founding fathers and to play an active role in nation-building efforts.

He praised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, describing it as one of the greatest achievements of General Yakubu Gowon’s administration.

The former President wished all Nigerians a happy Sallah and encouraged them to help one another and be their brother’s keepers, especially in the spirit of the Sallah celebrations.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Suspected gunmen attacked Dudun Doki village in Sokoto’s Gwadabawa local government area, killing over 10 people and abducting many others in a 1:30 am raid on Sunday.

The attackers stormed the village, leaving a trail of death and destruction.

The motive behind the attack is currently unknown, and authorities are working to gather more information.

Further details will be released as the investigation unfolds.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has shut down New Palace Hotel in Katsina metropolis for allegedly corrupting the morals of underage girls.

The hotel was found to have violated an agreement with hoteliers across the state by allowing underage girls to stay on the premises.

Despite previous warnings, the hotel management failed to comply with the board’s regulations, leading to the hotel’s closure.

According to Dr. Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar), the Hisbah Commander General, the hotel was found to have lodged two underage girls in the same room during a recent inspection, which contravenes the Hisbah laws.

This is the second time the hotel has committed this offense, despite previous warnings and a promise by the hotel’s management to stop such incidents.

The Hisbah Board had earlier reached an agreement with hotel managers across the state that no hotel would accommodate underage children.

The hotel’s failure to comply with this agreement led to its closure.

The Hisbah Commander General reiterated the board’s commitment to enforcing reforms and instilling discipline that aligns with the state’s religious and cultural values.

The closure of the hotel is part of the Hisbah Board’s efforts to enforce reforms and ensure that hotels in the state comply with moral standards.

The board has been working to prevent the exploitation of underage girls and promote a culture of decency and respect for human rights.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Hon. Bashir Shehu Aliyu, the councillor of Achika ward in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State has sponsored over 100 out-of-school orphans to study in secondary schools.

The Daily Reality has gathered that the beneficiaries comprise a total of 65 girls and 54 boys.

Malam Aliyu, in a grand ceremony to present educational materials to the beneficiaries, said the gesture was to secure their future.

He added, at the event that took place on Sunday at the Achika ward, Aliyu said the beneficiaries would enrolled at Government Junior Secondary School Achika and Government Arabic Junior Secondary School Achika.

It was gathered that the beneficiaries would be sponsored to study from junior up to senior secondary school.

Aliyu said he would continue the good job even if he is not holding any political office.

Items distributed to the beneficiaries include 1,200 exercise books, 120 bags, 240 sets of uniform, 120 pairs of shoe, 120 socks, 240 pens and 240 pieces of pencil.

He stated that the gesture was his contribution towards the development of Kano state through empowerment of vulnerable and downtrodden.

He disclosed that he deemed it fit to come up with the initiative in a bid to secure the future of children, especially orphans who nowadays fond it difficult to achieve their education dream.

He was qoutes as saying, “I will continue to look after these children until they graduate from secondary school. Empowering children like these, all of them orphans, is a great service to humanity.

“They need the society’s support in order to be good and productive members of the society. Abandoning them would be dangerous.

“That is why I decided to sponsor their education from junior up to senior secondary school level even if i am no longer holding a political appointment,” the councillor said.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Kano State’s new Mandatory Premarital Law, signed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, requires intending couples to undergo medical screening for genotype, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related conditions before marriage.

The law aims to reduce the likelihood of children being born with underlying health issues and ensure the sanctity of marriages in the state.

Stakeholders, who spoke to Daily Trust on Saturday, have expressed diverse views on the development. While some, like Dr. Abdurrahman Ahmad Tijjani, a medical practitioner, welcome the law as a positive step.

Similarly, the Chief Imam of Shehu Usman Danfodio Jumat Mosque, Sheikh Isa Abba Umar Madabo, supports the law, citing Islam’s emphasis on protecting lives. Some individuals, like Malam Hamza Nata’ala and Alhaji Usman Ya’u Magashi, suggest that the medical screening should be free or subsidized, considering the economic situation.

The law prohibits discrimination against individuals living with HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia, hepatitis, and related conditions and imposes a fine of up to N500,000 or a minimum of five years imprisonment for non-compliance.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Rep. Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara) has purchased 3000 rams for distribution to his constituents and the All Progressive Congress (APC) executives, members, and vulnerable households in the state, according to a statement by the State Chairman of Jaji’s Coordinating Committee, Aliyu Abubakar.The statement, issued in Gusau on Saturday, also revealed that Jaji, who represents the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has earmarked N250 million for distribution to individuals, orphans, and vulnerable groups across the state as Eid-el-Kabir welfare packages.The beneficiaries of the donation include state, local government, and ward executives of the party, party elders, prominent persons in the state, former political office holders, Islamic scholars, orphans, youths, and women APC support groups, among others.Jaji urged Muslims to use the first 10 days of Zulhijjah and Eid-el-Kabir period to intensify prayers for sustainable peace and stability in the state and country.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has taken legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prevent his arrest. The suit, filed at the Kano High Court, has been assigned to Justice Yusuf Ubale.

According to sources, the lawsuit aims to restrain the EFCC from detaining Kwankwaso, who is currently under investigation for an alleged involvement in a N2.5 billion campaign fund fraud associated with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The anti-graft agency had previously interrogated him regarding the matter.

Kwankwaso’s move comes as a preemptive measure to avoid arrest and potential detention by the EFCC. The case is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

In a related development, the EFCC has been actively pursuing cases of fraud and corruption, with recent arrests and prosecutions of suspected internet fraudsters and electricity agency officials.

This legal battle between Kwankwaso and the EFCC is a significant development in the ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule in this case.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has adjourned the hearing regarding the removal of Kano Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to June 13, 2024.

The lawsuit, filed by Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, a title holder and senior counsellor in the Kano emirate, challenges the repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law by the Kano State House of Assembly.

Presided over by Justice Abdullahi M. Liman, the court has set the case for ruling on June 13, 2024. Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, represented by Barrister M. S. Waziri, argues that the repeal of the 2019 law unlawfully stripped both the Emirate Council and the plaintiff of their powers.

Counsel to the 1st and 4th respondents, Mahmoud Abubakar Magaji SAN, urged the court to decline jurisdiction to entertain the matter, citing that the law has gone through legislative processes and the order was made after the action was done.

Ibrahim Isah Wangida, counsel to the 2nd and 3rd respondents, aligned himself with Magaji’s submission, stating that the applicant’s rights were not breached as the 2024 law was repealed and accented to before the applicant filed the action.

Sunday Ekwe, counsel to the 5th and 6th respondents, stated that they did not file any issue on jurisdiction, as the duty of the police is to maintain peace and wait to carry out the court’s order.

The court requested written submissions from both sides and will review them before rendering a decision on June 13.The respondents in the suit include the Kano State Government, Kano State House of Assembly, Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Attorney General of Kano State, Kano Commissioner of Police, Inspector General of Police, NSCDC, and DSS.

This legal battle is part of a larger crisis revolving around the emirship in Kano, following the dethronement of Aminu Ado Bayero and the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Kano State government, creating tensions in the ancient city.

Currently, both emirs are holding court from separate palaces, with Sanusi operating from the main emir’s palace and Bayero presiding from the Nasarawa GRA mini palace.

By Uzair Adam Imam

A newlywed woman, Habiba Ibrahim, has been arrested for allegedly cutting her husband’s manhood while he was asleep.

The incident occurred in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on May 26.

The husband, Salisu Idris, 40, a commercial motorcycle rider, said the attack came without warning and that he was rushed to several hospitals for treatment.

Idris stated that they had been married for four months and that he could not understand the reason for her action, as they loved each other and had no prior misunderstandings.

His mother, Rabi Salisu, said her son had never complained about his wife, and that the wife’s parents are willing to settle his medical bills.

The police have arrested Habiba Ibrahim, and the case is under investigation.

The reason behind the attack is still unknown.