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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.

By Muhammad Sulaiman

The registration fees at Bayero University Kano, once known as one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria, have now skyrocketed to a minimum of 105,000 for new students.

This increase has come as a shock for many students, who are expressing their disappointment and frustration.

Details later.

By Muhammadu Sabiu
 
Ángel Di Maria, the Argentine winger, is set to join Benfica in a verbal agreement.
 
According to a renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, “Ángel Di Maria will become new Benfica player next week, verbal agreement sealed”.
 
He added that the deal will be valid until June 2024.
 
Di Maria’s arrival is expected to boost Benfica’s attacking prowess, and the signing is being hailed as an impressive move.
 
Fans eagerly await the official announcement and anticipate the impact the talented winger will have on the team’s success.

By Muhammadu Buhari
 
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held his presidential diaspora engagement in Paris, France, today, meeting with Nigerians residing in the country. 
 
This is contained in a short statement released by the President’s aide, Dada Olusegun, via his Facebook handle.
 
He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hold[s] his first presidential diaspora engagement in Paris, France with Nigerians Living in France today.”
 
The event, marked by a spirit of unity and dialogue, provided an opportunity for President Tinubu to engage with the Nigerian community abroad and discuss their concerns, aspirations, and ideas.

By Muhammadu Sabiu 
 
All five passengers of a missing submersible near the Titanic catastrophes, according to sub operator OceanGate, have died.
 
It’s now suspected that Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and his son Suleman Dawood have tragically passed away, the company said in a sombre statement on Thursday.
 
The firm expressed condolences to every member of their families during this tragic time and described the men as true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans.
 
“We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew. This is an extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply over this loss.
 
“This is a very sad time for the entire explorer community, and for each of the family members of those lost at sea,” it says in a condolence message.
 

• News Desk

The above is contained in a statement signed by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President Special Duties, Communications and Strategy. It reads:

We have followed with consternation the viral story of the purported 114% increase in the salary of the President, Vice President, elected Federal and State political office holders and judicial officers.

We state without any equivocation that President Bola Tinubu has not approved any salary increase, and no such proposal has been brought before him for consideration.

While we recognise that it is within the constitutional remit of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to propose and fix salaries and allowances of political office holders and Judicial Officers, such cannot come to effect until it has equally been considered and approved by the President.

It is important to note that RMAFC, through its Public Relations Manager, has responded to this fake story being circulated and has already set the record straight.

However, this unfounded story gained prominence on social media and in a section of mainstream media, again, bringing to the fore the danger fake news poses to society and our national well-being.

The misinformation was, obviously, contrived to create an ill will for the new administration and slow down the upward momentum and massive goodwill the Tinubu-led administration is currently enjoying among Nigerians as a result of its fast-paced, dynamic and progressive policies.

It is important to reiterate to journalists, media managers, and members of the public that stories on government activities and policy issues that do not emanate from approved official communication channels should be ignored.

Media practitioners are enjoined to, at all times, cross-check their stories to ensure accurate reportage, which is the hallmark of responsible journalism.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The news making the round about the increment in school fees by the management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has dragged many students into a sheer panic while others fear the increment would be the end of their academic journey.

However, the school management debunked the circulated news on Wednesday and described it as fake news meant to startle students.

Malam Lamara Garba, the school Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs, told The Daily Reality that the story was baseless, urging the general public to reject it as “there is no official disclosure on that effect”.

The Daily Reality recalled that the news about the increment in the school fees to N170,000, initially said to be leaked information, has gone viral since the beginning of the last week.

The Students Union Government (SUG) claimed to have made several attempts to highlight the negative consequences the increment would have on students and subsequently held two meetings on the process with the school management.

Auwal Lawal Nadabo, the school acting SUG President, stated that all their efforts were in vain as the school management remained firmly on its stands after all the meetings.

Nadabo, who relayed this on a Facebook post, said, “The school management, after all consultations and finalizing the proposed fees, called for a second meeting where it was confirmed to the student leaders that the new range of school fees would be N97,000 to N170,000, as the case may be.

However, asked whether what the SUG President said was true, Garba denied knowledge of the meetings, saying, “I don’t even know when they had the said meeting with the management.”

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

Nigerian President Bola Ahmad Tinubu is set to make his first international trip to France. 

The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, disclosed the maiden trip of the President in a statement on Monday. 

According to Mr Alake, the President will join other world leaders to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on the priority list for support and investment, sequel to the devastating aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The two-day summit also aims at mobilizing innovative financing for countries prone to climate disruptions, fostering development in developing nations and addressing other diplomatic concerns.

The Summit will be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France and will be held at Palais Brongniat.

The Special Adviser also disclosed that the President will return on Saturday.