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Suspected Hoodlums Burnt Down Worship Centre In Kano

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A building housing meeting hall and stores of a religious center of Islamic movement of Nigeria, situated at Dorayi Babba, Gwale local government area of Kano state has been burnt.

This was contained in a statement signed by a member of the movement , Suleiman Gambo, on Saturday and made available to journalists.

The statement said suspected miscreants scaled through the perimeter fence of the building and burnt the meeting hall and stores with property worth millions of naira.

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“The properties destroyed are estimated to cost not less than 3 million Naira, we have reported the incident to the DPO Dorayi Babba station and he came in person together with his officers to assess the situation, we have written formal complaints of threats to our lives and properties to the commissioner of police, ‘’the statement said.

The statement reads, “On 2/8/2022 we were also attacked during our program at by some youths, they used swords and other weapons, injured  five of our members including one with fracture on the leg, they also burnt  down our Toyota Corolla LE car, the court case is still ongoing.”

The statement alleged that the hate speech against Shiite ideology by Imams of Jumuat mosques during their sermons have been the incitement against them.

“Also in June this year, there was a mischievous anonymous paper pasted at Izala mosque where those who called themselves ‘yan Husainiya  made threat to the life of Imam of Izala mosque, we dissociated ourselves with that mischief and the former CP ordered the DPO to investigate those behind the paper.”

The statement appealed to concerned authorities to fish out those behind these heinous acts which is bent on attempts to deny Shia members their rights of worship.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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