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By Uzair Adam Imam

The Department of State of Service (DSS) has detained a staff member of Desert Herald, a Kaduna-based publication owned by Tukur Mamu, the negotiator of Kaduna train hostage.

The staff, idefied as Mubarak Tinja, was detained after he was invited by the security operatives to retrieve phones and other devices that were fetched from Mamu’s house.

It was gathered that Tinja was accompanied by his friend to the Kaduna office of the DSS around 5 pm where they detained him.

According to a source, “The DSS went to the house and left a note for Mubarak Tinja to come to their office for the phones they collected and so he went with a friend.

“Sometime around 9pm, security agents asked his friend to return home and when he asked of Tinja, they said they were keeping him for questioning,” he said.

Mamu is the Spokesperson of the Kaduna- based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and had led the negotiation for the release of some of the abductees of March 2022 Kaduna train attack.

The Daily Really reported that the negotiator was first arrested by Interpol on Tuesday in Egypt and picked up by DSS in Kano as his plane touched the ground.

The DSS subsequently said Mamu has questions to answer regarding the rising insecurity in the country.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Police Command in Ogun State has confirmed the arrest of 46-year-old Olusegun Oluwole for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter.

His arrest followed a complaint lodged at Ibara police station in Abeokuta by the man’s own daughter (name withheld).

This was discussed in a statement Sunday by the state Police Spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi.

Oyeyemi said the father forcefully raped his own daughter and threatened to kill her if she dared to tell anyone about the incident.

He stated that, “The girl said while she was sleeping in their one room apartment at Amolaso area of Abeokuta, on a night, her father, having observed that others were fast asleep suddenly grabbed her and forcefully had sex with her.

“On interrogation, the father of six, who confessed to the crime pleaded for forgiveness, claiming not knowing what came over him when he committed the crime,” Oyeyemi said.

Muhammad Sabiu

Ruqayya, a woman missing in Jigawa State, has been discovered by police in the Kiyawa local government.

This was stated in a press release given to journalists and bearing the Public Relations Officer’s signature for the State Command.

According to him, the police were informed that a woman was discovered stranded on September 9, 2022, at around 1400 hours, near the Shuwarin Main flyover in the Kiyawa LGA of Jigawa State.

Following that report, police arrived quickly to take the woman into custody.

He stated that throughout the interrogation, the woman had no recollection of herself.

By Uzair Adam Imam

Zuwaira Ahmed, a 13-year-old girl, from Katsina state has memorised and written the complete sixty sections of the Holy Qur’an by heart.

The girl, adored and admired by many, hailed from Kagara village of Kafur Local Government Area of the state.

The Daily Really gathered that Zuwaira memorised the Holy Qur’an in four years, the development which her parents said was a blessing to them, let alone the girl.

At the Walimah occasion on Sunday, organised to honour the girl, the district head of Mahuta, Alh. Bello Abdulkadir, has commended the girl and urged parents to continue supporting their children towards such a noble cause.

Abdulkadir also commended her parents, teachers and community leaders in what he described as proper upbringing.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Kafur LGA, Alh. Garba Abdullahi-Kanya, assured support for her education at secondary and tertiary levels.

Qur’an is the Muslim Holy book revealed to the last prophet and messenger of Allah, Muhammad, peace be upon him. Muslim find it interesting, appealing and a source of blessing to memorize its whole content by heart.

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

As a mark of respect to the Queen, this weekend round Premier League has been postponed and fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course, Premier League disclosed on their official website on Friday.

The full statement reads, “As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication.

“This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation, but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing.”

Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course.”

The Queen died on Thursday after a reign which spanned seven decades.

By Muhammadu Sabiu

According to reports, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, succeeded his mother as the new King of England.

Recall that reports said the world’s most recognizable symbol, Queen Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday.

In a statement released by Buckingham on Thursday, it was stated that she passed away peacefully at the age of 96.

According to The Guardian, Charles, her eldest son, takes over as king immediately after the Queen. Charles is 73 years old.

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

The Queen of England, Elizabeth II is under a close medical supervision owing to concerns of her deteriorating health. A statement from Buckingham palace disclosed on Thursday.

The statement reads: “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

“The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”

This is coming after the Queen met UK new Prime Minister, Liz Truss on Tuesday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The Prime Minister has joined the rest of the country to express concern over the Queen’s health

“The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.

My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty, The Queen and her family at this time.” She wrote on Facebook.

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

The negotiator of the Kaduna train hostage, Tukur Mamu, was arrested by Interpol on Tuesday in Egypt.

According to reports, Mamu was arrested and detained by Interpol at the International Airport in Cairo on his way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Mr Mamu, also the spokesperson of the Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, led the negotiation to release some of the abductees of the March 2022 Kaduna train attack. 

Mr Mamu has confirmed his arrest to the press. He disclosed that he was released immediately after a search which found nothing unlawful on him.

Mr Mamu had earlier withdrawn from negotiating with terrorists. He cited threats to his life by the Nigerian government as the reason for his withdrawal.

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

The United Kingdom has elected Liz Truss as the country’s new Prime Minister. Truss made history as the third woman to become UK Prime Minister on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Truss was elected as the leader of the Conservative Party on Monday and officially became British Prime Minister on Tuesday after an audience with Queen Elizabeth II.

In a ceremony traditionally known as “Kissing hands” held at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Tuesday, the Queen accepted Truss offer to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

The new PM, a former British Foreign Secretary said, as Prime Minister she will remove the obstacles holding her country back.

“As Prime Minister, I will unleash Britain’s potential by going for growth and removing the obstacles holding our country back. A growing economy is key to delivering for the British people and unlocking opportunity.” She said.

By Uzair Adam Imam 

A former minister of sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has blamed the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for the mess and hardship in the country.

Abdullahi tackled the party, saying only persons with love for suffering will vote for APC in the forthcoming elections of 2023.

The former minister is the PDP senatorial candidate for Kwara Central. He said this while speaking with journalists in Ilorin.

He stated, “You have to have a love for suffering to even consider voting for APC again after how they have ruined this country.

“If not for the way things are, nobody should even be talking about APC again after the mess they have brought to the country. The next election is going to be the PDP and any other party but APC.”

According to him, the party has failed the country in all development indices. Meanwhile, Nigerians must be careful not to return it to power across all levels.