Mustapha Alfanla (Kwara)

The Kwara state Governor Mal. Abdulrahman Abdurazaq alongside members of his cabinet joined the Emir of Ilorin HRH Alh Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari and other sympathizers to pay their last respects to the late Chief of Staffs to the Governor, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe at the palace of the Emir today Thursday 2nd January 2025.

The Fidau prayer which was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Solihu described the late Prince Mahe, as a humble and dedicated servant of Allah and therefore prayed Allah to place him in the Highest grade of paradise.

While delivering his sermon, Shaykh Sulaiman Abubakar Dan Borno, the Grand Mukaddam of Ilorin Emirate described the late Chief of Staffs as a devoted servant of Allah who was humble and a true reflection of his ancestry to the lineage of the great Islamic reformer Shaykh Alimi of Ilorin emirate.

He said his working with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, which he commended, has further exposed his virtues to the World, asking his family and working team to take solace in the fact that he lived a good life.

The cleric enjoined all Muslim Ummah to take their worship very seriously and always do good as if they would no longer be alive in the next few seconds.

Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, a son of the late 10th Emir of Ilorin, Mallam Aliyu AbdulKadir, who died at the age of 73 was until his death the Chief of Staffs to the Chairman of Nigerian Governor’s Forum, Mal Abdurahman Abdulrazaq.

Kano State Police Command Busts Female-Led Syndicate of Thieves, Arrests Five Suspects

In a significant breakthrough, the Kano State Police Command has dismantled a female-led syndicate of thieves with the arrest of five suspects. The principal suspect, 19-year-old Shamsiyya Adamu, a resident of Brigade Quarters Kano, was apprehended on December 21, 2024, following numerous reports of stolen mobile phones in the Unguwa Uku Quarters of Kano.

Throughout 2024, the Kano State Police Command received multiple reports from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young woman involved in stealing mobile phones from residential houses. These reports indicated that Shamsiyya Adamu was aided by a tricyclist and a cybercriminal in her operations. In response, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, raised a special intervention squad which successfully arrested the principal suspect in December.

The syndicate, led by Shamsiyya, specialized in stealing mobile phones from residential houses, using a tricyclist and a cybercriminal to facilitate their operations. The suspects would deceive housewives, steal their mobile phones, and swindle money from their victims’ bank accounts.

The arrested suspects include:
1. Shamsiyya Adamu: The 19-year-old principal suspect and leader of the syndicate.
2. Idris Yusuf: A 23-year-old tricycle rider who aided in transporting the principal suspect to commit crimes.
3. Al’asan Dahiru: A 24-year-old suspect who specialized in disposing of stolen items for the principal suspect.
4. Abdulmajid Haruna: A 27-year-old suspect who specialized in buying stolen properties. Six mobile phones were recovered from him.
5. Salim Auwalu: A 21-year-old suspect who specialized in swindling money from victims’ bank accounts.

So far, six mobile phones have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to recover more stolen phones. Thirty complainants, including 29 females and one male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, who has confessed to stealing their mobile phones on various occasions in 2024.

Anyone with a complaint against the suspects is encouraged to contact the investigation team at 08032617800.

Signed,
SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command

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The former Minister of State Housing and Urban Development Engineer Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his economic reforms to reposition the country.

The former Minister said this in a New Year greetings to the President which he signed.

He described President Tinubu’s tireless zeal and commitment as something that will bring lasting solutions to the problems facing the country particularly areas of security, economic revitalization and social welfare.

The message which read in parts:

January 1, 2025

I Extend My New Year’s Greetings to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

As we step into the new year, I, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo FTRAN, former Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, extend my heartfelt greetings to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In this New Year, I want to commend the President for his bold leadership and the necessary steps he has taken to reposition Nigeria across every facet of life. From economic reforms to critical measures aimed at tackling our security challenges, I have been deeply impressed by the courage and determination with which he has led our great nation.

I also want to acknowledge the immense sacrifices made by the Nigerian people, who, despite the challenges, have continued to show resilience and support for the President’s vision for a greater Nigeria. It is through their collective efforts and unwavering commitment that we are seeing signs of progress and hope for a better future.

I remain confident that the President’s tireless zeal and commitment will continue to bring lasting solutions to Nigeria’s most pressing issues, particularly in the areas of security, economic revitalization, and social welfare. I eagerly anticipate a prosperous Nigeria in 2025, as we work together towards building a brighter and more unified nation.

I wish President Tinubu continued strength, wisdom, and good health in the new year. May 2025 be a year of peace, prosperity, and unprecedented growth for Nigeria.

Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo FTRAN
Former Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development
Federal Republic of Nigeria