November 25, 2019

Fire

Students, Journalists Count Losses As Fire Guts Lodge

Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, and two journalists are counting their losses after fire razed down their compound in Gwalameji area of Bauchi metropolis on Sunday.

Daily Sun learnt that the fire started around 1:30 pm from one of the rooms at Tinubu Lodge.

One of the occupants, a journalist, working with THISDAY newspaper, David Adenuga, said: ”It was like a dream, I couldn’t believe that everything in my room has gone, I lost all my belongings to the fiIre.

”There was no light that time, we still don’t know the source of the fire. The fire affected nine …

Hajj

Taj, Jaiz, NAHCON Explore Hajj Savings Scheme

Interest in the promotion of Hajj Savings Scheme in Nigeria has continued to gather pace as two Islamic non-interest banking institutions, Taj Bank and Jaiz Bank have met the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on its feasibility.

The Head, Public Affairs NAHCON, Fatima Sanda Usara, revealed that the Commission’s Chairman, Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad and officials from the two banks met recently on the subject.

Taj Bank delegation was led by its Managing Director, Norfedelizan AbdulRahman and Jaiz by its Managing Director, Hassan Usman.

AbdulRahman, lauded the hajj savings scheme initiative while assuring of Taj Bank’s readiness to deploy in …

Build Shari‘ah Courts In South-West – MUSWEN To Governors

Muslims in the South-west region under the auspices of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) have called on Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) to establish Shari‘ah Courts in the region.

The Muslims said the creation of the Shari’ah Courts in the six states of the region became necessary in order to cater for the yearnings of Muslims who are in the majority.

MUSWEN made the demand yesterday in a communiqué signed by the duo of Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni and Prof. Wole Abbas at …

Rivers

Rivers Govt Accredits 1,415 Private Schools

In line with Rivers State Government’s desire to establish a formidable educational sector at the public and private institutions, the Committee for Accreditation and Approval of Private Schools setup by the Governor Nyesom Wike has submitted a comprehensive report to the state government.

While receiving the report, Wike said he was concerned and committed to ensuring that private schools are of approved standard with right facilities.

The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, added: “We have no doubt that this report will help us sanitise the educational sector to create a state …

Butchers To Shut Down Meat Market In Abuja

Markets in Abuja and its environs may witness severe scarcity of meat as members of association of butchers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will observe a one-day ‘no work’ to protest against the influx of unhealthy meat products from neighboring states.

THISDAY gathered yesterday that the butchers in the city plan to hold a meeting today to deliberate on how to deal with the bad eggs among them who have been involved in the sale of contaminated meat to unsuspecting buyers.

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One of the butchers, who spoke to THISDAY …

Release Our Son Now, Sowore’s Family Tells DSS

Family of the detained publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded an immediate and unconditional release of their son from the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS).

Sowore, who is also the convener of ‘Revolution Now’, was arrested on August 3 by operatives of the DSS over allegation of treasonable felony after he had led a rally organised by his group in Lagos.

Similar rally, organised by ‘Revolution Now’, was held in major cities across the country where activists and social rights crusaders were arrested by the DSS.

However, after some months in detention, he was granted

Now That The Appeal Court Has Affirmed Ganduje’s Victory

When on Friday, November 22, the Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna affirmed the verdict of Kano state governorship election Tribunal which on October 2, validated the re-election of Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the news did not come to many as a surprise. In fact, before I set out for Kaduna to witness the verdict, I was fully convinced that victory would come our way, having witnessed all the Tribunal proceedings in Kano as well as the meticulous manner which the chairperson of the Tribunal, Justice Halima Shamaki and her team delivered justice.

In the article …

Mikel Set To Hook Russian ’Baby Mama’

Former Super Eagles’ captain, John Obi Mikel may tie the knots with his Russian baby mama, Olga Dyachenko, if reports getting to SportingSun is anything to go by.

Mikel in his latest Insta- gram post has hinted he is comfortable with the life- style of the Russian lady as he pledged to thicken his love for her despite staying far away from the mother of two.

“My crazies, I love my world,” he wrote along with picture of lady and her kids.

The post, which was in form of a snapchat, saw Olga feeling happy de- spite the distance between

Sanusi Deplores Incessant Rift Between Government, ASUU

The Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, at the weekend described as worrisome the incessant rift between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on issues relating to development.
The Emir of Kano charged government on dialogue and involvement of stakeholders in decision-making to check the unsavoury development

He spoke during the institution’s 45th convocation and 49th Founder’s Day in Benin City, Edo State.

Commending the tertiary institution for living up to its peers globally, Sanusi noted: “Apart from the occasional problems arising between government and universities’ unions, our

3rd Term: APC Chieftain Asks Court To Amend Constitution

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Charles Oko Enya, has approached a Federal High Court, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, asking it to create room for third term for the president and governors, even as President Muhammadu Buhari had said he has no plans to stay longer than May 29, 2023.

Enya is asking the court to compel the National Assembly to immediate effect a constitutional amendment to alter or totally expunge section 137(1) (b) and 182 (1) (b) of  the 1999 constitution (as amended).

Sections 137(1) (b) and 182(1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution as amended …

PDP Accuses Jonathan Of Trading Off Bayelsa

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders’ Forum has accused former president Goodluck Jonathan of trading-off Bayelsa in the November 16 state’s governorship election and expressed worry over his conduct.

David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of the election which the PDP had insisted was rigged in favour of the Federal Government backed APC.

The PDP Elders’ Forum in a statement by its Chairman, Benson Odoko, in Yenagoa, criticised the former president for openly fraternising with the APC and noted that the Jonathan, by his actions, did not leave anybody in doubt that he was supporting the …

Buhari

Buhari Sympathises with Kenya, Congo Over Natural Disasters

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the deadly flood disasters and devastating mudslides that have ravaged some parts of two countries. .

The federal government expression of solidarity with Kenya and DRC was transmitted via a statement issued yesterday by the media aide to the President, Garba Shehu.

Buhari said: “The government of Nigeria sympathises with you and the victims of these deadly and devastating flood disasters and mudslides.”

In separate messages of …