Terrorists have killed four policemen and three other persons when they invaded a weekly market in Yar Bulutu, Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto state on Monday. The spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sanusi confirmed the development to ASHENEWS on Tuesday. “Yes. I can confirm to you that four mobile policemen lost their lives in the attack. They were gallantly trying to repel the terrorists attack but were killed in the process,” DSP Sanusi told this reporter. ASHENEWS further gathered that the terrorists attacked the market at about 12:30pm. Caliphate FM reports that the member representing…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has presented the 2923 appropriation bill of ₦198,501,095,129.88 to the state assembly. Presented on Monday, the budget which the governor said is based on the prevailing fiscal realities as contained in the State Medium Term Expenditure (MTEF), is higher by N10 billion (26.7%) than the 2022 budget which was ₦188,429,495,847.63. He explained that the budget will be funded by statutory allocation of N95,827,688,557.00; Independent revenue of N28,295,922,105.23; Aid and grants of N74,727,811,323.00 and capital development receipts of N24,537,082,770.63. The expenditure distribution is spread as Personnel and other recurrent costs N41,338,.449,185.12 and N42,756,507,973.65, respectively and…
By Justina Auta As part of its sixth anniversary, the Rotary Club of Abuja, has unveiled its songbook, honoured three members, vowed to address open defecation and improve access to education in Gidan Gimba community, Nassarawa state. The club’s President, Mr Max Amuchie, during the unveiling of their songbook in Abuja, highlighted the essence of songs, which he said is a major aspect of fellowship and would make the club more lively. Amuchie added that the conferment of life achievements awards to three members is in recognition of their contributions to achieving some of the club’s mandates in touching lives…
By Justina Auta Stakeholders on Monday advocated for improved access to assistive technologies to increase inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all sectors. They made the call during the 2022 International Disability Dialogue organised by Cedar Seed Foundation (CSF) and Palladium on Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagements (SCALE) project in Abuja. The theme of the event is “Unite Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Ms Dolapo Agbede, an Inclusion Expert at Will Way Paradigm Limited, Nigeria, said many companies have developed technological devices that would improve the well being, increase visibility and facilitate communication for…
Sokoto state Tricycles Riders Association under the leadership of Sa’adu Abubakar Assada has staged a solidarity walk in support of the governorship candidature of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto. The Chairman explained that, the Association decided to embarked on a Walk stage rally as a mark of respect and appreciation for what Former Governor of the state Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko did to them when he was a Governor. He said the rally was among others to reawakened their members of the Association to mobilize more support for the victory of APC in the State. He recalled…
…Gives 5-day ultimatum to produce evidence of pilgrimage payment By Tom Garba,Yola The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC has debunked any receipt of money paid to its account by the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board to prosecute its 2022 pilgrimage to Rome as alleged by one David Simon Dzalla in his write up titled, “My Bitter Experience in Rome under the watch of Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission.” The commission in a press release flatly denied the allegations stating that “Adamawa Christian Pilgrims welfare board never paid any money to NCPC as alleged” by David.…
ASHENEWS quotes President Muhammadu Buhari as stating this during the 2022 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference taking place at the International Conference Centre Kasarawa in Sokoto. Buhari who declared the conference open on Monday, commended the the Nigerian Army for returning peace not only to most parts of the country. The President also expressed confidence in the renewed vigour and standard injected in the military operations adding that the improved civil-military relations would engender lasting peace and stability in the country. He stressed that the provision of security to Nigerians would continue to receive his administration’s premium attention and…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), a Fulani Sociocultural Organization has called calling on the security agencies to put a stop to the alleged hunting and killings of pastoralists in Taraba and Plateau states by vigilante groups. The National Secretary of MACBAN, Bello Aliyu Gotomo, who made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja, emphasised the need for the security agencies to put an end to the activities of vigilante mobs and arrest all those involved. “The National Headquarters of MACBAN condemns the hunting and killing of innocent pastoralists by members of the local vigilante…
ASHENEWS reported on Sunday that the attorney general of the Islamic Republic of Iran said the country plans to disband its “morality police”. The morality police had allegedly killed an Iranian woman for refusing to wear veil (Hijab), a situation that has led to mass protests However, Iran’s state-run al-Alam news channel on Sunday denied the media reports claiming the country’s morality police had been shut down. Earlier on Sunday, several news outlets reported that the Islamic Republic had abolished its morality police which is tasked with enforcing the country’s strict dress codes. The reports cited comments made by Iran’s…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disclosed that Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu mediated for the release of Federal University of Dutse student, Aminu Adamu Mohammed. ASHENEWS recalls that Mohammed was arrested by the police over his Twitter post, which was described as offending to Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigerian president. Although he was released on Saturday following Mrs Buhari’s Friday withdrawal of the case, little was known about those who facilitated Mohammed’s release. However, NANS national president, Umar Barambu in a statement obtained by ASHENEWS on Monday revealed that Bagudu led the mediation team that…