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Hoodlums burnt down Mosque at Nsukka ,Enugu
Muslims in the South Eastern and South Southern part of Nigeria have cried out to the constituted authorities of the country for urgent intervention after Assabiquna Central Mosque, Nsuka, Enugu State was burnt down by unscrupulous religious bigots.
The mosque which also housed Assabiquna Islamic Academy, Nsuka, Enugu State was set ablaze yesterday afternoon following a seemingly inconsequential altercation that ensued between a tricycle driver and a Muslim passenger.
Our team of reporters who monitored the tragic development gathered that a Muslim lady boarded a Tricycle, Keke, of which the Keke driver charged her 250 Naira but she pleaded she had only 150 Naira and then got in. On getting to her destination which was Barracks Junction, Nsukka, the lady handed 150 Naira to the driver who insisted that the fare was 250 naira. Her refusal to pay the Keke driver made him seize her bag and when the interaction was growing intense, one of the lady’s brothers came out to rescue her.
More pathetically, the tension led to a brawl between the brother and the Keke driver with the driver allegedly getting injured, rushed to the hospital and was recuperating at Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka as at the time we were filing this report but fake news mongers escalated the news that the Keke driver had died.
However, hoodlums took the advantage of the scenario and started attacking the Muslims around the town. They went to the Mosque at old Barracks Junction and destroyed it and then to the Central Mosque Eden Road, Nsukka, and set it ablaze.
In a telephone interview with Shaykh Isa Okonkwo, a director at the School of Arabic and Islamic Centre, Afikpo, Ebonyi State who hails from Enugu city, the Igbo Muslim cleric clarified that such an attack was not the first on the Muslims in the East.
He said a replica of this misdemeanor was carried out in port Harcourt some weeks back, another was also perpetrated in Orlu, Imo state, not forgetting the failed attempt of some hoodlums to bomb the prestigious Assabiquna Islamic Academy at Nsuka in 2013.
He said despite the relentless effort of Muslim elites, youths, and women in the East, these Anti-Islam progenitors like IPOB were bent on putting Muslims and Islam into extinction violently.
Other people who spoke with our correspondents expressed their displeasure of not receiving enough reception of their plights as Christians in other parts of Nigeria do.
“Christians in the North make a lot of noise and they are heard but not we Muslims that abide with the eastern part of Nigeria. Why not making it a balance of force! “; they clamored.
Mr. Okonkwo speaking on behalf of all Muslims in the East added that “the melancholia this injustice of the system have been putting them to are far worse, drenching and greater than those publicized and projected to the outside world by the southern Kaduna Christians or any other minority.”
“We have professors, doctors, and responsible people among us but they are all been marginalized. The system does not allow us to rise. No government here is ready to absorb us. We are pained and we need a swift response as soon as possible ”, he concluded.
News Live Nigeria understands that there have been some casualties as several Muslims have fled from their houses and seeking refuge in various places within the town.
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Governor Abba K. Yusuf Establishes State Private Sector Employment Policy Committee
In a significant move to promote equitable employment practices, Governor Abba K. Yusuf Of Kano state has announced the formation of the State Private Sector Employment Policy Committee. This initiative is aimed at domesticating the Federal Character Partial Principle within Kano State, ensuring that private sector organizations adopt fair and inclusive employment policies for both citizens and residents.
The newly constituted committee has been tasked with drafting a comprehensive state policy that will serve as a framework for equitable employment practices. This policy is expected to address disparities and foster inclusivity in the private sector, aligning with the broader goals of social justice and economic development.
The committee comprises a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from various sectors, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. The members include:
-Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhd, Special Adviser to the Governor on Human Resources, who will serve as the Chairman.
– Hon. Lawan Hussaini, Member of the State House of Assembly.
– Alh. Zubair Kuliya, Permanent Secretary, Manpower.
– Mustapha M. Nuraddeen, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.
– Comrade Ado Salisu Riruwai, Chairman, Organized Private Sector Union.
– Alh. Hussaini Umar, Retired Director, Federal Character Commission.
– Comrade Mubarak Buba Yerima, Chairperson, Trade Union Congress, Kano.
– Alh. Nura Safiyanu Madugu, Chairperson, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
– Alh. Sabiu Yola*, Managing Director, KACCIMA.
– *Barr. Junaidu Muhammad Zakari, Chairman, Singer Market Development Association.
– Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, Director General, Kano State Debt Management Office.
– Dr. Sanaa Abdullahi Muaz*, Bayero University Kano.
– Barr. Sani Salihu, Legal Practitioner.
– Abdulrazak Alkali, Civil Society Activist.
– Alh. Mahmud Bala, Director, Industry and Cooperatives, Kano State Ministry of Commerce.
– Abba Danguguwa, Permanent Secretary, Science and Technology.
– Nasiru Salisu Zango, Journalist.
– Dr. Murtala Aminu Ibrahim, Bayero University Kano.
– Ibrahim S. Ahmad, Desk Secretary, Office of the Special Adviser on Political Affairs.
The committee’s diverse composition underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusivity, drawing expertise from academia, civil society, legal practitioners, and industry leaders. Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhd, the committee’s chairman, expressed optimism about the initiative, emphasizing its potential to create a more equitable and dynamic workforce in Kano State.
This development has been lauded as a progressive step towards addressing employment inequalities and fostering a more inclusive private sector. The committee’s recommendations are eagerly anticipated, as they are expected to set a precedent for other states to follow.
The announcement was made by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser on Information, Government House, Kano.
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Dep. Sen. President Received Kano SSG, Commissioner Sacked By Gov. Yusuf
Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin has received Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and Muhammad Gambo Diggol, former SSG and Commissioner of Transport, recently sacked by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Deputy Senate President thanked them for the visit.
Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin ,middle flanked by former Commissioner of Transport from right Muhammad Gambo Diggol and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi from right the former SSG
Their discussion remains sketchy at the time of filing this report.
Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the sacked Secretary to the Kano State Government, was a staunch supporter of the Kwankwasiyya movement who ensured the victory of the NNPP.
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Biafran Rebels Kill Cameronian Soldiers In Bakassi
Five members of Cameroon’s Rapid d’Intervention Battalions (BIR) were reportedly killed Friday morning, March 14, 2025, in the Bakassi Peninsula during an attack by Biafra separatist groups.
Sources close to the groups revealed that the assault was carried out by the Black Marine, the largest faction and the Dragon Fighter Marine afiliated with the Biafra Nations League (BnL).
“At around 6:00 am on Thursday, the group launched explosives, hitting their targets and neutralizing two warships,” the sources claimed.
This marks a violent resurgence months after the arrest of Simon Ekpa, with insiders citing lack of funds as a reason for the group’s previous inactivity.
Reacting to the attack, a source said, “The warships have been withdrawn. The situation is tense, and our men are fully back in action.”
BnL leader, Princewill Chimezie Richards said, “Biafra has come to stay in Bakassi not even Cameroon can stop us.”
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Governor Abba K. Yusuf Establishes State Private Sector Employment Policy Committee
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