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By Muhammadu Sabiu

Former Liverpool star forward Sadio Mané appears to be open to negotiating a potential move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

Reports suggest that the player has expressed his willingness to explore this option despite his desire to remain with Bayern Munich for a fresh challenge.

Sources close to the situation reveal that while Sadio Mané had initially hoped to continue his career with Bayern Munich, the club has decided to part ways with the talented forward, prompting him to consider other opportunities.

During discussions, Sadio Mané has consistently expressed his preference to stay at Bayern Munich, but it seems the club is eager to move on and is actively seeking to sell him.

With this development, the door has opened for a potential transfer to Al Nassr in the Saudi Professional League.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Saudi Arabia, often described as the Middle East powerhouse, and Iran have summoned Swedish diplomats to denounce the Stockholm’s permission for protests that meant to desecrate Qur’an, the Muslims holy book, on free speech grounds.

The calls by the two majority-Muslim countries, which came separately, were in statements made available late Thursday.

This is coming amid heightened tensions between Sweden and Iraq over a Sweden-based Iraqi refugee, who last month burnt pages of Qur’an outside Stockholm’s main mosque.

The Daily Reality learned that, in the latest such incident on Thursday, the refugee, Salwan Momika, stepped on the Qur’an but did not burn it.

Monika’s action was considered to be the reason that triggered the renewed condemnations and calls for protest across the Muslim world.

According to a foreign ministry statement, Saudi Arabia, it would hand the Swedish charge d’affaires “a protest note that includes the kingdom’s request to the Swedish authorities to take all immediate and necessary measures to stop these disgraceful acts”

Nasser Kanani, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, said Sweden’s ambassador to Tehran had been called in to censure the permit granted to Momika’s protest and to warn Stockholm of the consequences of such actions.

“We strongly condemn the repeated desecration of the holy Koran and Islamic sanctities in Sweden and hold the Swedish government fully responsible for the consequences of inciting the feelings of Muslims around the world,” Kanani said.

By Uzair Adam Imam

A Kaduna State Community, Kafanchan of Jema’a Local Government, was thrown into a sheer panic over the outbreak of an unknown disease that kills people.

Our reporters gathered that at least five people died and over ten were admitted at Sir Patrick Yakowa Memorial Hospital, Kafanchan, for medical treatment.

Speaking to journalists about the development, Ezra Joshua, the secretary of the hospital, said the hospital had taken samples to Kaduna to confirm the type of the disease with its treatment.

The Daily Reality learnt that all the nursery and primary schools in the community were locked by the schools’ authorities after sending their pupils back home as the outbreak was reported on Wednesday.

Joshua stated that, “Yes, we received the case of the new disease that starts with fever, headache, sore throat and general weakness of the body that affects zero to 13 years children.

“We learnt that four to five children have already died of the disease in Kafanchan town but we can’t confirm since it was not referred to our facility.

“What we have received now are 10 children that we have kept in isolation and their samples taken to Kaduna as of now,” he said.

Those reported to have died from the disease are, Zulaihat Abdurrasheed 13, Hussaina Aliyu 13, Maryam Mustapha 3, Aliyu Umar 4, and Abdulshakur Umar 2.

Muhamamad Suleiman Yobe

Jigawa State governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, has constituted a committee to retrieve pieces of land that were indiscriminately allocated to individuals and corporations without the approval of the government. 

At the Council Chamber of the Government House, the governor inaugurated the committee to be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mallam Bala Ibrahim (Mamser), in his bid to re-establish order and due process. 

Recall that Mallam Umar Namadi has promised to bring back sanity and run an administration based on the ethics of bureaucratic governance. 

He said the objective is to prevent the occurrences of farmer/herder clashes as a result of such encroachment around the state, especially during the rainy season. 

The land retrieval committee is part of Governor Umar Namadi’s effort to ensure that land designated as a cattle grazing route is not encroached on for selfish reasons and therefore reserved to serve its purpose.

By Muhammad Suleiman Yobe

Hadejia Emirate Council in Jigawa State has relieved one of its traditional title holders, Alhaji Abubakar Hussain Abubakar, known as Dan Lawan of Hadejia.

This is contained in a letter sent to The Daily Reality by Muhammad Garba Talaki, a Public Relations Officer of the Council, signed by Council Secretary Alhaji Muhammad Baffale Abbas.

Baffale said the dismissal was due to his engagement with illicit drugs.

He said the council confirmed the matter through a letter from National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Jigawa State intimating the council on the issue.

He added that the traditional title holder refused to honour an invitation letter sent by the Emirate Council to defend himself, which was found to be disrespectful to the council.

Consequently, Alhaji Abubakar Hussain Abubakar was dismissed and warned to avoid parading himself as Dan Lawan of Hadejia.

Secretary Alhaji Muhammad Baffale advised the general public, especially those interacting with him, to take note.

He said the strict measure was taken to serve as a deterrent to other traditional leaders and urged traditional leaders in the area to be sound moral.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tintubu over the bitting economic hardship caused by the recent hike in the pump price of fuel from N534 to N617 per litre in Nigeria.

Mr. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, mounted this challenge in a statement he made available to journalists.

Ologunagba also described the new price as provocative and extortionate, adding that the recent increment worsened the already suffocating economic situation under the leadership of the APC.

The statement read in part, “Our party insists that the N617 per litre of fuel is excessive, unacceptable and cannot be justified under any guise. This is especially given the economic potential and prospects within our country.

“It is appalling that instead of seeking ways to stabilise and grow the economy, the APC administration has abandoned the welfare of Nigerians which is the primary purpose of government under Section 14 (2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and left the citizens to the vagaries of market forces and exploitative cabal; a disposition that is characteristic of a government that is not accountable to the people.

“The PDP is alarmed that with its ill-thought out, badly planned and hurriedly-executed policies, the APC is running Nigeria’s economy aground with the value of naira rapidly plummeting, businesses and production shutting down; citizens losing their means of livelihood, commercial and social activities crippled, with millions of families no longer able to afford their daily needs as the costs of food, medication and other essential goods and services continue to skyrocket.

“Indeed, this is not the nation that Nigerians yearned for after the abysmal, harrowing and inhuman eight years of the Buhari-led APC administration as the situation has currently gone from a frightening bad to a terrifying worse with no hope in sight,” the statement said.

According to Ologunagba, “Even with the removal of subsidy on petroleum products, with a deft, transparent and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, national comparative advantage and expanded value chain in refining capacity, fuel should not sell for more than N150 per litre in Nigeria.”

By Uzair Adam Imam

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved ten new degree programmes for Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano.

Professor Salisu Shehu, the university Vice Chancellor, disclosed the news of the NUC’s approval to the press Wednesday.

“10 new degree programmes approved for Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila,” Processor Shehu announced in a message seen by The Daily Reality.

According to him, the ten new programmes include; B.A Arabic, B.A Shari’a, B.A English language, B.A International Relations and B.A Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Other programmes are B.A Sociology, B.A Criminology and Security Studies, B.A Biotechnology and B.A Environmental Health and Community Health.

It was gathered that admissions into these programmes would be made against the 2023/2024 academic session using the 2023 UTM Jamb results.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Kano State Govenor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared tomorrow Wednesday as a work-free day in commemoration of the 1445 Islamic new year.

A statement by the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, disclosed this on Tuesday.

The statement read in part ‘’The Governor who congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year, enjoined the civil servants and the people in the state to pray for peace and tranquility as well as economic development of our dear state and the country at large.’’

According to Dantiye, the govenor also called on the good people of Kano state to live in accordance with the teachings of prophet Muhammad (SAW).

He added that, “The Governor also called on people to live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and practice the virtues of kindness, love and tolerance as exemplified by our Holy prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.”

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

The price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol, is now about 617 Naira per litre.

Customers reportedly purchased the product at 617 per litre at the Central part of Abuja on Tuesday.

The Price of PMS skyrocketed following the declaration of subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu in May.

The product, which was sold at about 540 in May, is now being sold at about 617 Naira in some parts of the country.

However, Malam Abdulmajeed, a Cybercafe operator in Zaria, confirmed to The Daily Reality that the price has not changed in Zaria.

As regards the reported price increase in Abuja and other parts of the country, the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NDMPRA) is yet to comment on it at the time of filling this report.

By Muhammadu Sabiu
 
Juan Cuadrado prepares to undergo medical tests as the latest addition to the Inter squad.
 
Football journalist Fabrizio Romano made a statement about the transfer this morning via his social media handles.
 
The Colombian star is set to join the Italian giants on a one-year deal, with no option for an extended season.
 
Cuadrado’s decision to make the move to Inter comes with its fair share of intrigue. The talented winger turned down a lucrative €8 million salary per season proposal from a club in Saudi Arabia, opting instead for the allure of playing for Inter.
 
Stay tuned for further updates as we await the official confirmation of Juan Cuadrado’s move to Inter Milan.