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Plane Crash:Funeral Prayer In Absentia To Be Conducted For General Kuliya In Kano

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Brigadier General Abdurrahman Kuliya

 

Funeral prayers in absentia known as Salatul Gha’ib will be conducted for late Brigadier General Abdurrahman Kuliya at Al-Furqan Juma’at Mosque in Kano by 1 Pm after Zuhr prayers.

Brigadier General Idris Kuliya was among the victims of the plane crash that claims the lives of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.

The prayer for Brigadier Kuliya will be conducted in absentia and is expected to be led by Chief Imam of Al-Furqan Mosque in Kano Sheikh Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar.

Its a military tradition to conduct funeral prayers for military officers both rank and file who died in the course of service to their father land and they are mostly buried in military cemetery.

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Therefor the management of Al-Furqan Mosque decided to conduct the funeral prayer for Brigadier General Idris Kuliya in absentia.

The chief Imam of Alfurqan Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar confirmed the conduct of the funeral prayer to NIGERIAN TRACKER on phone.

An Islamic Scholar Sheikh Ali Dan Abba sai the revered prophet of Islam prophet Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wasallam conducted funeral prayer in absentia for the king of Ethiopia Najjashi whom was informed by Angel Jibril about his demise to the Holy Prophet .

 

He said to pray more for the soul of a deceased muslim Salatul Gha’ib funeral in absentia is mostly performed.

Many prominent people have had the chance of being blessed with Salatul Gha’ib when they died.

For example the late chairman Da’awah Group of Nigeria in Kano late sheikh Aminuddeen Abubakar conducted Salatul Gha’ib for many prominent Palastinian leaders killed by Israel warfare among them were late Hamas leader sheikh Ahmad Yasin Ramadan and Abdul’Aziz Rantisi.

On June 6th 2014 when Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero died the chief Imam of Bompai Jumu’at Mosque also in Kano Sheikh Yushau Yusuf Abdurrauf conducted funeral prayers in absentia for Alhaji Ado Bayero.

 

 

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

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His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr Umar Yahuza addressing news men

 

Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

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Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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