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Kano State Government Condemns Security Blockage of National Tijjaniyya Maulud Venue

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The Kano State Government has expressed strong disapproval over the blockage of the venue designated for the National Tijjaniyya Maulud by security agencies. The Honorable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, addressed the issue during a press conference on January 24, 2025.

Comrade Waiya welcomed the esteemed guests, including members of the Tijjaniyya Sufi Order, who traveled from across Nigeria and beyond to attend the Maulud in Kano State. “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed guests from across Nigeria and beyond who have traveled to Kano to attend the National Tijjaniyya Maulud in Kano State, being a historical center of Islamic scholarship and religious harmony,” Waiya stated. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting religious activities that promote peace, unity, and spiritual growth.

The Commissioner expressed great concern over the actions of the security agencies, describing the blockage as unnecessary and unjustified. “It has come to our attention with great concern that security agencies have blocked the venue designated for this highly significant religious event. This action is not only unnecessary but also unjustified, as there has been no report of any security threat in Kano State that would warrant such an extreme measure,” Waiya emphasized. He noted that the Kano State Government had not issued any complaints regarding insecurity and found the presence of security operatives at the venue unwarranted and unacceptable.

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Comrade Waiya categorically stated that the National Tijjaniyya Maulud would hold as scheduled on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Kofar Mata Stadium. “I wish to categorically state that the National Tijjaniyya Maulud will hold as scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 8:00 AM at Kofar Mata Stadium, as earlier planned,” he declared. He stressed that the religious activity, which had been held annually for the last 39 years, would not be obstructed. “Any attempt to obstruct the process of organizing a lawful gathering like this is not only an encroachment on the citizens’ right to lawful assembly but also a fundamental breach of the right to religious practice in Nigeria,” Waiya asserted.

The Commissioner urged the Federal Government to immediately withdraw its security agencies from the venue and allow the event to proceed without hindrance. “We urge the Federal Government to immediately withdraw its security agencies from the venue and allow the event to proceed without hindrance. Kofar Mata Stadium is a property of Kano State Government, and there is no justification for any external force to obstruct a legitimate religious gathering,” he stated.

Comrade Waiya reiterated Kano State’s reputation as a beacon of peace and religious tolerance and affirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the rights of its people to religious freedom and peaceful assembly. “Kano State has always been a beacon of peace and religious tolerance, and we will not accept any form of intimidation or undue interference in our internal affairs. We remain resolute in ensuring that the rights of our people to religious freedom and peaceful assembly are respected,” Waiya concluded.

The press conference ended with Comrade Waiya urging all guests to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that the Maulud would hold successfully. “Once again, I welcome all our guests and urge them to remain calm and law-abiding. The Maulud will hold successfully, In Shaa Allah,” he stated.

 

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Despite Sacking of Palace Guards, Emir Bayero Attends Qur’anic Graduation in Style

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The 15th Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has attended the Qur’anic Graduation of an Islamic School at Kwalli Quarters of Kano Municipal with a mammoth crowd.

This is the 3rd Qur’anic Graduation of the school which was founded by Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, a kingmaker and Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate.

Bayero who was accompanied by District Heads and well wishers urged the 72 graduands to imbibe and put the teachings of the Qur’an into practice.

He commended the teachers for their tireless effort in institutionalising learning and good character on the Students.

“Education is the most important thing you can give to your children, Islamic education and knowledge of the Qur’an should be given utmost priority by parents at a time moral decadence in our society is becoming rampant”. He said

 

This is coming a day after the sacking of some palace officials on the orders of the state government.

Despite the sacking, politics Digest reports that a large number of youth were seen in a new place guard uniform.

Zakari Uba, told this paper that he volunteered to serve the Emir on his own, out of love and patriotism.

This is the first time Bayero will make an official outing to the Kano city since his dethronement by the Kano State Government.

A source told this paper that the Emir decided to attend the graduation following an order of the court on the maintainance of status quo.

As it stands today, Aminu Bayero is the legitimate Emir of Kano says Sarkin Dawaki Babba Aminu Babba Dan’agundi in an interview with Arise Television.

“The Emir came out and return back home peacefully, nothing like he was booed or stoned. If it is the other one, the story could have been different. Did you see a single thug in Bayero’s entourage? He asked

One of the letters of the sacking was all over the social media where a Senior Clerical Officer of the Kano Emirate Muhammad Gidado Muhammad was fired for no reason.

The letter which was dated 25th March 2025 and signed by Alhaji Abba Yusuf, the Secretary of the Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II led Kano Emirate.

Politics Digest exclusively gathered that it was backdated because the victim received it 2 days ago.

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Stands Firm on Sexual Harassment Lawsuit.

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing her sexual harassment lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, vowing to see the case through to its legal conclusion.

Despite calls from Akpabio’s lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), urging her to withdraw the suit or provide extrajudicial clarification, Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that such matters must be resolved within the judicial system. She emphasized that the assessment of evidence belongs to the courts alone and rejected any attempts to circumvent due process.

The senator further accused Akpabio of leveraging media narratives to manipulate public perception while evading institutional accountability. She warned against efforts to litigate the matter outside the courtroom, stressing that legal proceedings should not be undermined by external pressures or public relations tactics.

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawsuit has drawn national attention, with legal experts and political observers closely monitoring the unfolding case. As the legal battle continues, she remains resolute in her stance, advocating for due process and institutional integrity in addressing allegations of misconduct.

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Excessive Heat Blamed for Explosion at Giwa Barracks, Army Confirms

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. The Nigerian Army has attributed the explosion at Giwa Barracks to the soaring temperatures in Maiduguri, dismissing speculations of an attack.

In an official statement issued by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, the army confirmed that the incident involved the explosion of ordnance stored in one of their ammunition facilities. “The explosion was due to the current high temperatures in Maiduguri, which led to the detonation of some munitions,” Kovangiya stated.

Authorities were quick to contain the situation, deploying multiple fire response units to prevent further damage. “The situation has, however, been brought under control with the combined efforts of the Borno State Fire Service Department and fire trucks from various security agencies,” Kovangiya assured the public in his statement.

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In addition to firefighting efforts, troops from Operation HADIN KAI have been mobilized to secure the area and prevent any form of exploitation by miscreants. “Troops have been deployed to protect the public and prevent miscreants from taking advantage of the situation,” Kovangiya emphasized, highlighting the army’s swift response to secure the affected region.

The army has also urged residents of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council to remain calm and disregard any unfounded rumors of an attack. “The general public is therefore urged to please discountenance any speculation of an attack and remain calm,” the statement concluded.

As investigations continue into the incident, authorities are expected to assess the impact of extreme weather conditions on military storage sites to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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