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By Uzair Adam Imam

A man identified as Abdullahi Isa has been arrested by the police for locking up and starving his wife for nearly two years in Maiduguri, Borno State.

His arrest Friday followed a distress call by the neighbours, who said they used to sneak and feed the woman when the husband was not around.

It was gathered that the woman has been taken to the hospital for treatment and the medics are currently working on her.

Comrade Lucy D. Yunana, the Women and Childrens’ rights activist, told the Daily Trust that the incident occurred in the Gwange Three Area of Maiduguri, the state capital on Friday.

According to her, Bulama of Gwange (3) took her staff to the suspect’s resident where the woman had been locked up for nearly two years.

“The suspect by the name Isa Abdullahi of Gwange (3) in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council is the husband of the survivor (name withheld).

“Thankfully, our staff were conducting some awareness on SGBV in Gwange when Bulama of the area took our staff to the house where she was locked in and what they saw was indeed terrible and prompted us to inform the relevant authority to save the woman’s life.

“We went there along with the Zonal Coordinator of the Human Rights Commission, Barr. Jumai Mshelia and saw her in the room, what we saw in the room was in a bad and dehumanized condition. The man was arrested by men of the Gwange Division of Police and he is currently in the police station,” she added.

However, the suspect argued that his wife has been tormented by an evil spirit which was the reason he lock her up.

By Muhammadu Sabiu 

Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, has refuted rumours that President Bola Tinubu had proposed him for a ministerial position. 

It has been observed that Internet users have been spreading rumours that the former governor made the anticipated ministry list. 

The governor, however, referred to the story as false and misleading and urged people to ignore it in a statement issued by Terver Akase, his media assistant. 

The statement reads, “The attention of the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has been drawn to the speculation on social media that he has been nominated for a ministerial appointment. 

“We urge members of the public to disregard the report as it is false and misleading. 

“Chief Ortom deeply appreciates those who have taken time to call and verify the information”.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Engr. Munnir Atiku Lamido, the National Vice President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), is declared missing by the association.

The National PRO, MACBAN, Alh. Muhammad Nura, disclosed this in a statement he made available to journalists on Friday.

According to the statement, Lamido left his house in Katsina State on Friday with the intention of traveling to Kaduna and has been missing since then.

Lamido’s car was discovered on Thursday between Jos and Kaduna road near Mararraban Jos town, parked with all his telephones inside but all efforts to trace him proved abortive so far.

The statement said, “We wish to bring to the notice of the general public and the security agencies that Engr. Munnir Atiku Lamido is missing. Engr. Munnir is the National Vice President of MACBAN.”

“He left his house in Katsina State on Friday 23th June, 2023 with the intention of traveling to kaduna. He has been missing since then.

“Anyone with useful information on Lamido’s whereabouts should kindly contact the nearest Police Station or reach out to its offices across the nation,” the statement read.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has offered N100,000 relief to over 125 Nigerians returning from Sudan to flee the incessant conflict in the country.

The returnees flown into Abuja on Saturday by Tarco Airline where each of them received N100,000 and dignity packs as a relief.

A statement by the foundation on Friday disclosed this, saying that the purpose was to enable the returnees address some of their problems.

The statement read, “One Hundred and Twenty-Five (125) persons including many disabled, flown into Abuja by Tarco Airline on Saturday, June 24th, each received N100,000 naira and dignity packs courtesy of the Aliko Dangote Foundation.

“It will be recalled that over 2,278 returnees received N100,000 Naira each in May, with care packs to help with their immediate needs, and enable them reunite with their families all across the country.

“ADF reactivated its intervention to help ease the return of stranded nationals evacuated from Sudan amongst them, older people, disabled persons- visually impaired, physically challenged, youth, women and children.

“Two men in their 70s who had planned to go on lesser Haj (umrah) by road through Khartoum got caught up in the war. Even though they tried another route, they were unable to reach their destination having lost all their belongings and their money.

“Several returnees had lost their various businesses to the war. Those businesses included leather, hides and skin, tailoring, shoe making, buying and selling scrap metal.

“An aged man, Muhammad Saidu Ahmed, said, “I came back from Sudan without a dime’, now I have N100,000 Naira! This is a welcome surprise – we never knew we would even survive the bombings.

“An aged woman narrated that when relatives in Sudan reported that they had lost her son while fleeing, she went in search of him only to discover that he died during a bomb blast.

“The 80 year old lady, said most of her family managed to escape death traps, bombings all the while desperately fighting hunger, the loss of their homes and livelihoods and displacement.

“They thanked the Aliko Dangote Foundation, ADF, for the intervention, which they described as unexpected, timely, and life-saving,” the statement added.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, denied the social media allegation that he asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to probe him and other ex-government officials.

The social media report had it that when Buhari and Tinubu met in London last week, the former pleaded with his successor not to probe his cabinet members.

However, Buhari who denied the allegation through his spokesperson on Thursday, Malam Garba Shehu, said the story was not true.

Shehu in a statement he titled ‘What Buhari didn’t say to President Tinubu’ said: “If social media is to be believed, former President Muhammadu Buhari is requesting his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to investigate some former officials of his government.

“It is fake, let us not discuss it or give it energy or air of publicity. This is fake news, and nothing more. Thankfully, there was no one other than the two leaders in the room in which they met, so no one was there to report their conversation.

“As much as possible, the former President wishes to remain outside the spotlight so as not to distract the new administration.

“He chose to go home in Daura hoping to find the type of quiet he wished for himself but realizing that this was not the case, visitors trooping in morning, day and night, he moved out to a more distant place.

“It remains his wish that he be allowed to have his needed rest, and for the Tinubu administration to have the right atmosphere to work on the realisation of the promises they made,” he added.

By Muhammadu Sabiu
 
English midfielder James Maddison has successfully undergone medical examinations and officially signed with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
 
The highly anticipated move, valued at £40 million, has delighted fans and pundits alike. 
 
Fabrizio Romano, a football journalist, wrote via his Facebook handle: “James Maddison completed medicals and signed as new Tottenham player!”
 
The signing reflects Tottenham’s ambition to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming season. Fans eagerly await the impact Maddison will make in his new white and blue jersey.
 
Maddison’s creative playmaking abilities are expected to strengthen Tottenham’s midfield and provide a potent attacking threat. 

By Muhammadu Sabiu

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, as holidays in observance of Eid-El-Kabir.

This is contained in a statement by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior.

The statement reads, “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th, and Thursday, June 29th 2023, Public Holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration and heartily felicitates with the Muslim Ummah at home and in the diaspora,” the statement read.

“We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration, as well as the message of Eid-el-Kabir, will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria”

Muslim faithful across the world are preparing to observe Eid El-Kabir, popularly called Babbar Sallah in Northern Nigeria, on Wednesday.

By Muhammad Abdurrahman

On Sunday 25^th day of June 2023, the good people of Sokoto woke up and learnt about the murder of one butcher called Usman Buda over an alleged blasphemous comment against our noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Sources revealed that some of the victim’s closest business associates at the Sokoto abattoir made frantic efforts to rescue him, but they equally sustained injuries and have been admitted to the hospital sequel to the attack.

Sokoto State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), in a statement signed by its chairman Muhammad Mansur Aliyu Esq., has condemned the murder and urged the Muslim Ummah to stop taking the law into their hands each time there is an alleged blasphemy. It reads:

“We assert that Islam abhors jungle justice because it will lead to the taking of innocent lives and the destruction of the properties of innocent persons. Islam does not allow people to do what they like or take laws into their hands as they deem fit. It is only the courts (Shariah and common law courts) that have the power to execute offenders after proving them guilty through a fair trial. This position can be found in many Qur’anic verses such as Qur’an 4:65, 6:57, 12:40 and 43:10 etc.

“It is not in dispute that Islamic law provides a death sentence against anybody who insults, defames or brings disrepute to the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (Peace and Blessing of Allah be Upon Him). However, Islamic law does not leave the killing open in the hands of private individuals as it happened in the case of Usman Buda.

“In fact, Islamic law stipulates that the offence of blasphemy, like other offences, should be established through evidence by witnesses before a court of law, and the Court shall pronounce such person guilty of blasphemy before the execution could be carried out by the authorities.

“Finally, while we condemn the murder of Usman Buda, we also, in the strongest terms, urge Muslims to stop jungle justice and allow the law to take its course whenever issues of such nature arise. May the peace and blessings of Allah continue to be upon the noble prophet Muhammad (SAW).”

By Muhammad Abdurrahman

Today, the Executive Governor of Kano state, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, swore in his newly appointed commissioners and assigned them to their respective ministries.

During the governor’s speech, he urged the appointed commissioners to prioritize honesty and sincerity and avoid any involvement in corrupt practices.

The commissioners and their ministries are as follows:

1-Comr. Aminu Abdulsalam  – Ministry for Local Government

2-Hon. Haruna Umar Doguwa -Commissioner for Education

3-Hon. Ali Bukar Makoda -Commissioner for Water Resources

4-Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf – Commissioner Ministry of Health

5-Engr. Marwan Ahmad – Commissioner Ministry of Works, Housing and Infrastructure

6-Barr. Haruna Dederi – Commissioner Ministry for Justice

7-Dr. Yusuf Kofar Mata – Commissioner Ministry for Higher Education

8-Hon. Nasiru sule Garo-Commissioner Ministry for Environment

9-Engr. Muhammad Diggol – Commissioner Ministry for transport

10-Hon. Abbas Sani Abbas-Commissioner Ministry for Commerce and Investment

11-Hon. Hamza Safiyanu-Commissioner Ministry for Rural Affairs

12-Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud -Commissioner Ministry for Agriculture

13-Hon. Musa Sulaiman Shanono – Commissioner Ministry for Budget and Planning

14-Haj. Ladidi Garko -Commissioner Ministry for Culture and Tourism

15-Hon. Adamu Ali Kibiya – Commissioner Ministry for Land and survey

16-Hon. Tajuddeen Othman- Commissioner Ministry for Science and Technology

17-Hon. Baba Halilu Dantiye – Commissioner Ministry for Information

18-Sheik Tijjani Auwal – Ministry for Religious Affairs.

19-Aisha L. – Commissioner Ministry for Women Affairs

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has met with the designer of the demolished Kano Golden Jubilee Edifice of the Government House Roundabout.

The governor who made this disclosure Monday on his verified Twitter handle, said the roundabout will be reconstructed along Na’ibawa Flyover, Zaria Road.

According to the governor, the demolition of the Government House Roundabout was for security purposes and structural considerations.

He stated, “Recently, we took the decision to move the Kano Golden Jubilee Edifice from the Government House Roundabout, due to security and structural considerations. 

“It was therefore in that regard, I met with its designer, at the structure’s new home, along the Naibawa Flyover, Zaria Road. 

“Our government is highly committed to the massive improvement of Kano’s infrastructural architecture, and its accessibility to all,” he added.

The Daily Reality recalls that the demolition of the roundabout a few weeks ago generated painful arguments with many people saying the demolition was meant to satisfy the political anger of the Abba’s Godfather, Kwankwaso, against the immediate past governor, Ganduje.