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 Kano Imams, Hisbah Endorse Sharia Court Death Sentence Verdict  The Kano state council of Friday mosque Imams has commended Kano state upper Shari’ah court for passing a death judgement on a 22-year-old Yahaya Aminu who made a blasphemous statement against prophet Muhammad. Galaxy TV correspondent King Richard reports that the chairman of the council Muhammad Nasir Adam gave the thumbs up on Thursday. He said the council has confidence that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje will sign the execution of the penalty and warn Muslims to refrain from supporting any move capable of denting the image of prophet Muhammad. Similarly, the Commander General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, popular known as sharia police,  Harun Sani Sina, has supported the judgement of the Upper Sharia Court which sentenced Aminu to death by hanging. Sina said the board is fully in support of the judgment as it was based on the provision of Islamic law.

 Confusion in Saki as Customs , Indigenes Clash  The Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi has reportedly declared a curfew in Saki after at least one customs officer and one indigene lost their lives in a free-for-all clash. The fight, VERYCONCERN learnt that started when Customs officers allegedly chased a Saki indigene alleged to be a smuggler into the town. Multiple sources who spoke with our correspondent in the state anonymously, revealed that the smuggler was killed in the process. This they explained, made some individuals in the town attacked the customs office, killing one of their officers and burning a customs vehicle. Following the attack on the Customs office, the fight became more violent. At the time of writing this report, details were still sketchy as people have deserted major markets following the announcement of a total curfew by the King to prevent further breakdown of law and or order. An official of the Oyo and Osun command o...

APAPA GRIDLOCK: Lagos Donates Land for Trailer Park, as Sanwo-Olu Inspects Road Projects •We’ll Restore Life Back To Apapa, Gov Vows •Govt To Eject Illegal Settlers Under Iganmu Intersection The disturbing gridlock created along Apapa corridor in Lagos State by heavy-duty trucks clogging the major highways may soon fade away, if the actions being taken by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu fully materialise. The Governor, on Sunday, set out on a five-hour tour of projects and infrastructure being developed on the Apapa corridor to ease traffic congestion in the area. A poser raised by the Governor on why container-laden trucks usually disregard the State’s traffic laws and park on roads generated heated arguments among terminal operators, Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) and Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA). In the ensuing blame game, Sanwo-Olu expressed disapproval of the truck drivers’ action and the failure of the NPA to enforce extant regulations pre...

Kano sharia court sentences singer to death for blasphemy An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano has sentenced a 22-year old man to death by hanging for blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Galaxy TV correspondent King Richard reports that Khadi Aliyu Muhammad Kani gave the verdict on Monday after finding Yahaya Aminu Sharif guilty as charged. Sharif, a resident of Sharifai in Kano metropolis was accused of committing blasphemy against the prophet in a song he circulated via WhatsApp in March 2020. Following the incidence, protesters burnt down the singer’s family home and led a procession to the Kano Hisbah Command’s headquarters.

Protest Rocks Southern Kaduna Over Incessant Killings Women in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna state have stage a peaceful protest over the incessant killings in the region. The protest which was stage on Saturday at Samaru kataf against the recent attacks by unidentified gunmen killing mostly women and children and looting the locals. The protesters who are mostly women dressed in black cloths carrying leaves and placard said the curfew imposed since 11th of June is yet to yield any meaningful result as more people have been killed and many displaced under the curfew. It has been reported that over a hundred persons have been killed and many displaced in four local government area of southern part of kaduna state.

Edo 2020: Esan people set to humiliate Oshiomole for dethroning royal father. Convener of the group, Esan Agenda, Mr.  Akhere Obozele, has advised the Adams Oshiomhole-backed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu to suspend his aspiration of becoming Edo State governor, in order to save him the humiliation Esan people have reserved for the sacked APC national chairman. Obozele, said “the odds against the APC candidate increased the moment the sacked APC national chairman threw his weight behind him" According to him, “For Esan people, this election is first about a governor that has worked so hard, and in the people’s estimation, deserves a second term in office. Beyond Governor Godwin Obaseki’s second term ticket, which Obaseki will get without much ado, come September 19, 2020, this election is also about the redemption of Esan people from the series of humiliation meted on us by Oshiomhole.”  He added: “This is the Esan consen...

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 as public holidays to mark the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. This year’s Eid-el-Kabir will be celebrated on Friday, July 31 which corresponds the 10th day of Dhul- Hijah 1441, the Islamic calendar. The declaration of this public holidays was made via a statement from the Ministry of Interior, in Abuja on Tuesday. Details later…

KADUNA CRISIS : IGP ORDERS STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW IN THE STATE As part of efforts at restoring law and order in parts of Southern Kaduna affected by recent violence and other security challenges, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Police Command to ensure full enforcement of the curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government. The CP is equally to ensure optimal deployment of both human and material assets of the Intervention Squad currently on ground in the State to safeguard lives and property of people in the communities.  IGP also directed the commissioner of Police to personally coordinate the operations of the Intervention Squad in carrying out collective and holistic tasks of ensuring peace and safety in the communities. A statement from the force PRO frank MBA disclosed that the Squad comprises: the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Special Forces,...

BENUE POLICE RESCUED KIDNAPPED BUSINESSMAN ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of Chief Isaac Akinkumi, a businessman who was kidnapped from at residence in Kanshio, Makurdi last week Thursday by unknown gunmen. The police also confirmed the arrest of five suspects linked to his abduction, after a team of investigators were deployed to rescue the captive from their hideout. The State Police Commissioner, Garba Mukkadas, who condemn the acts, assured members of his family, friends that the perpetrators will be brought to book, while urging members who have useful information to avail the police for ease of investigation and safety of the state. The police commissioner said this in a statement issued by the Police Image maker, DSP Catherine Anene, that the rescued businessman, Chief Isaac Akinkwumi, owner of popular eatry in Makurdi called "Tito gate" has since reunited with his family at about one o clock today afternoon....

NCC arrest 11 pre-registered SIM cards sellers in Kano The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has apprehended some traders of pre-registered SIM cards in Kano metropolis. VERYCONCERN reports that the exercise was jointly conducted by men of Department of State Security Services and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC). In a statement to journalists in Kano, NCC head of enforcement Salisu Abdu said the exercise was conducted following a tip off that some people are selling registered SIM cards to consumers. He said after receiving the report, the commission with support of some security agencies raided the places and apprehended 11 persons. Abdu said the suspects have revealed some major dealers who provide them with the pre-registered SIM cards. Abdu observed that the emergence of pre-registered SIM cards in the market has contributed to the current security challenges facing the country.

LAND DISPUTE: BENUE GOVT SUE PEACE BETWEEN AIRFORCE AND COMMUNITIES Governor Samuel ORTOM of Benue has tasked the leadership of the Nigerian Air Force to shift ground towards finding a peaceful solution to end the crises of land dispute between its neighboring communities in Makurdi. Governor Ortom, made this known when he held a peace meeting between the management of the Tactical Air Command (TAC) Nigerian Air Force Makurdi and the leaders of Ugondo and Mbaingyor communities over a protracted land dispute at the Peoples House in Makurdi. The Governor who reiterated its administration committment to the peace process, says part of the resolution reached is the call for creation of a joint committee between concerned parties and NAF to address issues affecting them and as well appeal for the compensation for the loss of economic tree, crops that may have been destroyed in the course of the four thousand hectares of land acquisition. The governor, who says NAF are ref...

NAF HANDS OVER SUSPECTS IN INCIDENT THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF FLYING OFFICER AROTILE TO NIGERIA POLICE The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 24 July 2020, officially handed over to the Nigeria Police the 3 suspects, Mr Nehemiah Adejoh, Mr Igbekele Folorunsho and Mr Festus Gbayegun, involved in the incident that led to the death of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. Giving brief highlights during the handover at the NAF Base Kaduna, the Commander 453 Base Services Group (453 BSG), Group Captain Hadi Ahmed, recalled how, on 14 July 2020, at about 4.30pm, a KIA Serento SUV, with Registration Number AZ 478 MKA (Kaduna), driven by Mr Adejoh, with the 2 others as passengers, knocked down Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile when she was walking along Air Marshal Ibrahim Alfa Road in NAF Base Kaduna, leading to her eventual death. Group Captain Ahmed highlighted that the 3 persons involved in the accident, who were former schoolmates of the late Flying Officer at the Air Force Seco...

TVC Communications Announces the Death of Emmanuella Pobeni Adepoju Friday, July 24th, 2020: The management of TVC Communications, owners of TVC, TVC News and Max FM Lagos and Abuja today announced the passing on of Emmanuella Pobeni Adepoju (popularly known as Iya Jogbo) who died as a result of brief illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart. Speaking on behalf of the staff and management of TVC Communications and Max FM, Andrew Hanlon, CEO of TVC Communications said that the terribly sad news of Emmanuella’s passing today has sent a shock wave of grief and sorrow throughout the TVC Communications, and MAX FM family. In his words, “Whilst we struggle to come to terms with her untimely passing, our hearts and minds are focussed solely on her beloved children and her immediate and extended family and friends. Emmanuella’s presence will be with us forever as she leaves a legacy of enormous talent and spirit from the almost 10 years she spent with the company as a k...

The 2020-21 Premier League season will begin on 12 September and conclude on 23 May, the English top-flight announced on Friday. Most clubs will have a seven-week break between the end of the 2019/20 season this weekend and the start of the new campaign. However, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Wolves could have just three weeks off if they were to progress to the finals of the Champions League or Europa League in August. The Champions League final will take place in Lisbon on 23 August with the Europa League final two days earlier in Cologne. "Premier League Shareholders today agreed to start the 2020/21 Premier League season on 12 September 2020," the league said in a statement. "The final match round of the campaign will take place on 23 May 2021." The English Football League confirmed the Championship, League One and League Two will also start the same weekend. The Premier League said it "will continue to consu...