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Protest Rises in Kano Over Allegations of Blasphemy Against Prophet Muhammad
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Protest Rises in Kano Over Allegations of Blasphemy Against Prophet Muhammad

Today, youths in Kano state made their way to the Kano Hisbah office to express their discontent over an alleged blasphemous song against the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The protesters wielded placards, accusing the government and security agents of failing to take action after a man named Yahaya Sharif-Aminu composed a song containing derogatory comments attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. Reportedly, the singer is affiliated with the Islamic Tijjaniya sect and the Faidha group. The song incited outrage and resulted in violence against the musician's family members, causing them to flee the area last week. On Friday, February 28, irate youths set ablaze the singer's family house located at Sharifai quarters in Kano Municipal Local G...
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Top basketball recruit Ashley "A.J." James, 19, killed in accidental shooting
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Top basketball recruit Ashley "A.J." James, 19, killed in accidental shooting

The accidental shooting has claimed the life of a prominent basketball recruit, Ashley "A.J." James, 19. The young athlete, who had received offers from Fresno State, Murray State, and USF, was fatally wounded on Monday night. Chesapeake police spokesperson Leo Kosinski confirmed the unfortunate incident, stating that there was no criminal intent and no charges would be filed at the moment. The authorities responded to a report of an injured person at an apartment in the 600 blocks of Montauk Lane just before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered James with a gunshot wound to the chest. It was revealed that the fatal injury occurred while he was handling a firearm with another individual. Despite receiving emergency medical care, James succumbed to his injuries, and foul play is not s...
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Bill introducing federal character in service chiefs’ appointments passes first reading in Senate
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Bill introducing federal character in service chiefs’ appointments passes first reading in Senate

The Senate has passed the first reading of a bill titled “Armed Forces Service Commission (Est, etc) Bill, 2020” sponsored by the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe. The bill proposes the appointment of service chiefs based on the federal character principle and seeks to compel the president to adhere to this principle. The Senate's recommendation is to be considered in the appointment process for the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Director of Military Intelligence and heads of other arm-bearing security agencies. The bill also introduces the establishment of an Armed Forces Service Commission, which will have the responsibility of ensuring that the composition and appointment of service chiefs reflects the federal character o...
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Reverend Father Mbaka claims to donate $2 million to charity monthly
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Reverend Father Mbaka claims to donate $2 million to charity monthly

Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, a Catholic Priest, has stated that he donates a substantial amount of $2 million (N731m) every month towards his charity initiatives.   Mbaka, who serves as the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, made this revelation during a presentation of a N18.8m bank draft to the management of the Annunciation Specialist Hospital in Enugu, on behalf of Multi-Life Savers for the Less Privileged, a non-profit organization affiliated with his ministry.   During the cheque presentation, the controversial clergyman expressed, “We are essentially here to foster the ongoing relationship between this remarkable health facility and our charitable organization and Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria. We have provid...
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Catholic Priest, Fr Mbaka, Reveals He Spends $2m Monthly on Charity
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Catholic Priest, Fr Mbaka, Reveals He Spends $2m Monthly on Charity

Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, a Catholic Priest, has disclosed that he allocates a substantial $2m (N731m) every month to support various charitable causes.   Mbaka, who serves as the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, shared this information during the presentation of a N18.8m bank draft to the management of the Annunciation Specialist Hospital, Enugu. This donation was made on behalf of Multi-Life Savers for the Less Privileged, a non-profit organization affiliated with his ministry.   During the cheque presentation, the controversial clergyman expressed: “We are here to further strengthen the relationship between this exceptional health facility and our charitable organization, Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria. W...
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Execution of Hisham Ashmawy, a Prominent Islamist Militant, in Egypt
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Execution of Hisham Ashmawy, a Prominent Islamist Militant, in Egypt

For his participation in several high-profile attacks, Hisham Ashmawy, a former special forces officer turned prominent Islamist militant, has been executed by Egypt.   The army confirmed that the officer-turned-extremist was hanged on Wednesday morning in Cairo.   According to army spokesman Tamer al-Rifai, "The execution by hanging was carried out based on a decision by the military court... and after taking all the relevant judicial procedures."   Mr. Ashmawy, accused of killing 54 people and convicted on various charges, including plotting a 2014 attack that resulted in the deaths of 22 military guards near the frontier with Libya. In a separate ruling on Monday, a Cairo court sentenced him to death alongside 36 others for 54 crimes, which included the killings of police offic...
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Execution of Top Islamist militant Hisham Ashmawy in Egypt
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Execution of Top Islamist militant Hisham Ashmawy in Egypt

Hisham Ashmawy, a former special forces officer who became a top Islamist militant, has been executed in Egypt for his involvement in several high-profile attacks. The officer-turned-extremist was hanged on Wednesday morning in Cairo, as confirmed by the army. Army spokesman Tamer al-Rifai stated, 'The execution by hanging was carried out based on a decision by the military court ... and after taking all the relevant judicial procedures.' Mr. Ashmawy, accused of killing a total of 54 people, was convicted on several charges, including plotting a 2014 attack that killed 22 military guards near the frontier with Libya. In a separate case, a Cairo court sentenced him to death along with 36 others for 54 crimes, including killing police officers and blowing up sev...
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President Buhari commends Aliko Dangote for donating N200m towards the fight against Coronavirus in Nigeria
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President Buhari commends Aliko Dangote for donating N200m towards the fight against Coronavirus in Nigeria

President Buhari has expressed his appreciation for Aliko Dangote's donation of N200 million towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. In a statement relayed by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, the President recalled the businessman's previous N1 billion donation to combat the Ebola Virus Disease in Africa, commending such philanthropy as a commendable example for others in the well-to-do community. Emphasizing the importance of unity in tackling challenges, President Buhari stated, "Hand in hand, standing shoulder to shoulder, we can confront our challenges as a country. This is a path for us all to follow as a people." Further, the President reiterated his prior encouragement for Nigerians to prioritize necessary hygiene precautions over panic in response to the disco...
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President Buhari swears-in new Head of Service, Folasade Yemi-Esan (photos)

President Buhari recently carried out the swearing-in of Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) on Wednesday, March 4th. Last Friday, February 28th, President Buhari had confirmed Yemi-Esan's appointment as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and also approved the retirement of Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, the immediate past Head of Service who is under investigation for alleged misappropriation of funds. Images from the swearing-in ceremony were also shared.
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