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Professor Jibril Aminu, a former Nigerian senator, diplomat, and famend medical scholar, has died on the age of 85. In accordance with a report by DW, Prof. Aminu handed away in Abuja at the moment, Thursday, after a protracted sickness. A educated heart specialist, Prof. Aminu earned his medical diploma from the University of Ibadan in 1965, the place he was celebrated as the most effective graduating medical pupil on the College School Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He later obtained a PhD in Medication from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London in 1972. He served the nation in varied distinguished…

Recent particulars have emerged within the investigation into the killing of CSP Baba Ali, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Division, with the Kano State Police Command confirming the invention of a pretend AK-47 rifle within the house of a key suspect. The spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, mentioned the merchandise was discovered throughout a search of the suspect’s residence. In response to Kiyawa, the invention raises considerations in regards to the degree of planning behind the mob assault that led to the DPO’s dying. “Throughout the police investigation into the alleged killing…

A sea of white crammed Mount Arafat on Thursday as tens of millions of Muslim pilgrims from throughout the globe gathered for the emotional and religious climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Earlier than the break of daybreak, waves of worshippers made their method to the sacred web site, the place Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is believed to have delivered his closing sermon greater than 1,400 years in the past. The mountain and the encircling plains rapidly crammed with voices whispering prayers, reciting verses from the Holy Qur’an, and shedding tears of devotion. “I used to see this…

Moroccan authorities have launched a nationwide marketing campaign to close down livestock markets and stop the sale of sacrificial animals forward of Eid al-Adha 2025. The choice follows a royal directive from King Mohammed VI, aimed toward preserving dwindling livestock populations and easing monetary strain on struggling households. The directive, issued earlier this 12 months, urges residents to chorus from performing the normal Eid sacrifice in mild of extreme drought and ongoing financial challenges which have drastically decreased livestock numbers. Governors and native officers throughout the nation have been instructed to implement the suspension. As a part of the enforcement…

The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has mentioned the Federal Authorities is prioritising the battle towards illicit medication because of its far-reaching affect on nationwide safety and the wellbeing of residents. He linked using illicit substances—particularly amongst younger folks—to rising insecurity, noting that many terrorists are sometimes serial abusers of narcotics. In line with him, this fuels criminality and undermines nationwide stability. Ribadu mentioned the federal government stays dedicated to supporting the continued inter-agency operation concentrating on unlawful and counterfeit prescribed drugs. He burdened that the objective is to rid the nation of harmful substances that hurt society. Talking…

The Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA) on Wednesday, engaged stakeholders and members of Doka neighborhood in Tofa Native Authorities Space of Kano on flood preparedness and response marketing campaign and associated hazards. Hajiya Zubaida Umar, the Director-Basic of NEMA, disclosed this through the company’s Stakeholders’ Engagement on the 2025 Nationwide Preparedness and Response Marketing campaign on the menance. The initiative goals to advertise early motion to avoid wasting lives and livelihoods through the 2025 wet season. The occasion themed: “Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Preparedness and Response” was organised in collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Administration Company (SEMA). Represented by NEMA…

The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) has arrested a 63-year-old man, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for allegedly impersonating a journalist connected to the company and extorting N2 million from a petitioner beneath false pretence. In a press release on Monday, the EFCC mentioned Chukwukamma offered himself as a journalist working with the Fee and claimed he had entry to a report on the petitioner’s alleged involvement within the mismanagement of $4.5 billion in the course of the winding down of the Petroleum Belief Fund (PTF). In line with the Fee, Chukwukamma threatened the petitioner and demanded cash in alternate for…

The Kano State Police Command has maintained a ban on all types of Durbar actions forward of the 2025 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, citing safety considerations. In an announcement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command mentioned safety measures are in place to keep up order throughout the festivities. “The Kano State Police Command in collaboration with different safety businesses within the State congratulates Muslim trustworthy and all law-abiding residents of the State forward of the 2025 Eid-El-Kabir Sallah festivities,” the assertion learn. Based on SP Kiyawa, the ban was first enforced throughout Eid-El-Fitr after intelligence…

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Auwal Dankano, has criticized the current hike in registration charges at Northwest College, calling on the state authorities to reverse the choice. The college administration just lately elevated the annual registration charges from ₦19,000 to almost ₦53,000, drawing considerations from college students, dad and mom, and training stakeholders. Reacting to the event, Dankano mentioned the establishment could also be going through monetary challenges however argued that the rise contradicts the state’s training coverage. “Sure, we’re all conscious that the administration unofficially complained on the scarcity of fund to run…

Nigeria is importing dairy cattle from Denmark as a part of efforts to double its milk output inside 5 years. This initiative is a part of a broader plan to cut back dairy imports, which value the nation $1.5 billion yearly, Livestock Minister Idi Maiha mentioned in Abuja on Monday, June 2, 2025. Regardless of having one of many largest cattle populations in Africa, Nigeria produces solely 700,000 tonnes of milk per 12 months—far in need of the nationwide consumption fee of 1.6 million tonnes. This shortfall means the nation imports about 60% of its milk. “Our aim is formidable…