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Hoodlums burnt down Mosque at Nsukka ,Enugu

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6 years ago

November 1, 2020

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.

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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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KANSIEC Chairman Advises Fruits Sellers Association to Modernize Business

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1 day ago

September 12, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The Fruits Sellers Association, Kano State Chapter, has been advised to develop a strategic plan within a specific timeframe to modernize its business operations.

The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, gave the advice during a courtesy visit by members of the association to his office.

Professor Malumfashi stated that the fruit business anywhere in the world serves customers from all backgrounds, both rich and poor, due to the importance of fruits in food consumption.

He maintained that the association should seek recognition across the three tiers of government in order to benefit from government policies and programmes.

The KANSIEC Chairman added that the present administration under the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming Kano into a modern metropolitan city with many parks. He said fruit sellers should secure designated spaces around the corners of flyovers across the city.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Fruits Sellers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, Alhaji Safiyanu Abdullahi, said they visited KANSIEC to seek guidance on how to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections within the association.

Bashir Habib Yahya
Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman
Date: 11/09/2026

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Breaking :Former PDP National Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Is Dead

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1 day ago

September 12, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

Former Chairman of the peoples Democratic party during Jonathan’s administration Alhaji Bamanga Tukur is dead .

A credible source in Yola the capital of Adamawa state informed Nigerian Tracker that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur passes on in Abuja.

The source said his body will later be conveyed to Yola the capital of Adamawa state for funeral at the palace of Lamidon Adamawa Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo .

Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur (CON) was a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, administrator, and elder statesman who has had a towering impact on Nigeria’s socio-political and economic sectors for over six decades.

He was widely recognized for his roles as the former Governor of the old Gongola State, the former Minister of Industries, and the former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Early Life and EducationDate of Birth: Born on 15 September 1935 in what is today Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Higher Education: He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.

Honorary Recognition: He was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law (Honoris Causa) by Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.

Traditional Titles: Reflecting his high regional and cultural status, he holds the distinguished traditional titles of Tafidan Adamawa and Wakilin Ganye in Adamawa State.

Career in Public Service & Governance
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):
Served as General Manager/Chief Executive from 1975 to 1982, managing port congestion and modernizing seaports.

Governor of Old Gongola State: Elected during the Second Republic in 1982, serving a brief term before the December 1983 military coup.

Minister for Industries: Served under General Sani Abacha’s military administration from 1993 to 1995.

Business and Continental Leadership Founder of BHI Holdings (Daddo Group),

Tukur expanded his economic influence across Africa:

Africa Business Roundtable (ABR): Founder, past president, and Life Patron.

NEPAD Business Group: Elected Chairman in March 2002.

International Maritime Stature: First African Vice President of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)

PDP National Chairmanship (2012–2014)Elected PDP National Chairman in March 2012.

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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC Production Rises–Report Says

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2 days ago

September 11, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Nigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The increase, representing a 2.3 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth, places Nigeria among OPEC members that recorded higher production during the month.

OPEC, in its latest monthly data based on direct communication from member countries, said Nigeria’s August output was its highest monthly production level in the data provided for 2026.

The August figure also exceeded Nigeria’s average production of 1.552 million bpd in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a gradual improvement in upstream output.

The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government and oil producers to boost production through improved security, fresh upstream investments, new projects and the rehabilitation of existing assets.

Across OPEC, crude oil production increased by 346,000 bpd to 24.081 million bpd in August, from 23.735 million bpd in July.

Iraq recorded the largest increase among OPEC members, with output surging by 664,000 bpd to 3.378 million bpd. Kuwait followed with a 49,000-bpd increase to 1.894 million bpd, while the United Arab Emirates added 54,000 bpd to reach 3.835 million bpd.

Venezuela also increased production by 23,000 bpd to 1.145 million bpd.

However, some major producers recorded declines. Saudi Arabia’s output fell by 75,000 bpd to 7.276 million bpd, while Algeria and Libya declined by 8,000 bpd and 9,000 bpd to 999,000 bpd and 1.355 million bpd respectively.

Iran recorded the largest decline, with production dropping by 399,000 bpd to 2.086 million bpd.

Beyond OPEC, total production by the broader OPEC+ group, comprising OPEC members and participating non-OPEC producers under the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC), rose by 297,000 bpd to 38.055 million bpd in August.

Within the non-OPEC DoC group, Kazakhstan increased production by 159,000 bpd to 1.807 million bpd, while Russia cut output by 160,000 bpd to 8.718 million bpd.

For Nigeria, the latest production increase could provide some relief to government revenue and foreign exchange earnings, given the continued importance of crude oil exports to the economy.

Nigeria has set a target of raising crude oil production towards three million bpd by 2030, making sustained increases essential to achieving the ambition.

However, the country still faces significant challenges, including ageing fields, infrastructure constraints, crude theft, funding difficulties and the need to attract new investment into the upstream sector.

The August performance therefore represents progress, but maintaining the upward trend will be crucial if Nigeria is to close the gap between current production and its ambitious 2030 target.