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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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Jeddah Airport Handles 5.3 Million Passengers in a Few Weeks

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King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah set a new record by handling over 5.3 million passengers during the five-week peak Umrah season, from March 1 to April 5 (Ramadan 1 to Shawwal 7).

According to Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of Jeddah Airports Company, the airport successfully executed detailed operational plans that helped streamline Umrah procedures and significantly cut waiting times, accommodating the surge in pilgrim arrivals.

During this period, the airport managed 31,500 flights and processed approximately 6.4 million bags, marking a major achievement in its operational performance.

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Late Afenifere Leader ,Ayo Adebanjo To Be Buried May 3rd

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The family of the late Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, the Afenifere leader and strong nationalist voice in Nigeria’s post-independence politics, has released a detailed funeral programme to honour his life and legacy.

Adebanjo, who died on February 14 at the age of 96 in his Lekki, Lagos residence, will be laid to rest in his hometown, Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Friday, May 3, following a series of ceremonies celebrating his storied contributions to Nigeria’s political evolution.

According to a statement issued by the Adebanjo family on Thursday, the farewell rites will commence with a Day of Tributes and Service of Songs on Tuesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m., at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

A wake will follow on Thursday, May 2, at 4:00 p.m., at Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State.

The funeral/church service will take place on Friday, May 3, at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Isanya Ogbo, while a thanksgiving service is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at the same venue.

 

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World leaders gathered at the Vatican for the funeral of the global Christian leader, Pope Francis.

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The funeral of Pope Francis, who died aged 88, has begun at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, where hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful have gathered to bid farewell to the pontiff.

Pope Francis died from complications following a stroke and heart failure.

The ceremony has drawn an extensive list of international dignitaries, including at least 50 heads of state, 10 reigning monarchs and 130 national delegations.

French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Britain’s Prince William and former US President Joe Biden are among the attendees.

From the Middle East, Joseph Aoun, the president of Lebanon, home to a sizeable Christian community, as well as King Abdullah of Jordan and his wife Queen Rania are attending the ceremony.

 

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