The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stopped pilgrims from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to extreme heat. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman, issued the directive in a statement on Monday in Mina, Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He said that measures became necessary to ensure pilgrims’ well-being amidst high temperatures and prevent heat stress. “Accordingly, the following measures have been implemented: Pilgrims are prohibited from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11:00 a.m.…
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Troops of Sector 6, Operation Whirl Punch, have neutralized a bandit confirmed to be an associate of recently eliminated Buharin Yadi, during a special fighting patrol in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024, said the troops were pulled to Sabon Layi from various locations in Giwa LGA for commencement of the special patrol. “The troops then projected their force from there to Kidandan. On approaching the village, a bandit was sighted fleeing on a motorcycle,” the statement…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and serial rapists in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, wo disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024, said the suspects, Chukwuma Diji and Micheal Edochie, gang raped a married woman and two other ladies during operations in Abagana community. The PPRO added that two locally made double barrel guns, one locally made single barrel gun and six live cartridges were recovered from the suspects. “In the early hours of 15/6/2024 Police Operatives attached to…
Following the expiration of the tenure of the local government chairmen in Rivers State, some youths in the Degema Local Government Area of the state on Monday took over the council headquarters. This came as LG chairmen in the state under the aegis of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria have vowed to remain in office, citing the Local Government Amendment Law by the Martin Amaewhule-led 27 House of Assembly members empowering them to extend their tenure by six months. The state ALGON Chairman, Allwell Ihunda, who is the Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, insisted that…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Femi Onayemi, for defiling a 13-year-old girl (name withheld) in the Obada-Oko area of the state. According to information exclusively provided to PUNCH Metro by a police source in the state command on Sunday, the suspect had earlier been hired by the girl’s parents to tutor her at their home in the community in 2023. Our correspondent learned that the survivor’s parents were shocked when the suspect scaled the fence of their home to gain access to the 13-year-old’s room and commit the heinous crime. The spokesperson for the state command, Omolola Odutola,…
As the Muslim faithful celebrated the Eid-el Kabir on Sunday, the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, feasted with wounded-in-action soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. The assorted delicacies and drinks were doled out to the soldiers as part of the Sallah merriments. At the event, Mr Lagbaja said Eid-el Kabir was a day to celebrate and share with the needy. Mr Lagbaja said the Eid-el Kabir gesture was to celebrate with the soldiers, especially when they could not be with their families. He said the Nigerian Army, the defence minister, and the chief of defence staff…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has charged Muslim Ummah in Nigeria to pray for peace and development of the country. IPCR director-general Joseph Ochogwu gave the charge during the Eid-el Kabir celebration on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the festival of sacrifice is a celebration of faith, obedience and devotion. He urged Nigerians to acknowledge the values of sacrifice, compassion, and generosity embodied in the spirit of Eid-el Kabir. Mr Ochogwu also appealed to Nigerians that regardless of their religious beliefs or backgrounds, they should use the occasion to promote peace, unity, love, and harmony, noting…
Troops of Operation Whirl Punch conducting clearance patrols have killed three bandits along the Gonna Rogo-Eka axis of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The state Commissioner Overseeing the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Aruwan said two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines and 81 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered after a fierce battle with the bandits. He said, “Troops conducting clearance patrols neutralized three bandits along the Gonna Rogo-Eka axis of Kajuru LGA. According to operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops conducted special clearance…
Tagwai Sambo, the chief of Moroa in Kaura local government area of Kaduna, is dead. Mr Sambo’s demise was announced on Saturday in Manchok by the palace secretary, Iliya Avong. The first class traditional ruler was 88 and had spent 58 years on the throne. “Baba died peacefully in his sleep,” Mr Avong said. Mr Avong added that the traditional ruler had battled health challenges since 2020. Mr Sambo was born on December 24, 1936, and ascended the throne at 30 in 1966. Until his appointment, he was the commissioner for works and housing in the then-North Regional Government. (NAN)
The Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable (Chief) Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi has congratulated Muslim faithful on the celebration of this year’s eid-el-kabir. Chief Oladiji, in a message, urges Muslims to continue to leave in harmony with other religious faith. He stressed the need for ceaseless prayers for the sustenance of the relative peace across the country. The Speaker equally called for prayers for the leadership of the country, requesting Allah to grant them the wisdom, knowledge and understanding to lead the nation aright. Chief Oladiji who noted the current economic challenges urges Muslim faithful to remember to share…