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  • TRENDING: Tension brewing in Benin over alleged planned coronation of Sultan of Edo [Photos]

    TRENDING: Tension brewing in Benin over alleged planned coronation of Sultan of Edo [Photos]

    Palpable tension is gradually brewing across Benin Kingdom of Edo State, following plans by some northern Islamic leaders to coronate one Idris Adanno as Sultan of Shuwa Arab of Edo State.

    Invitation card to the coronation ceremony which is slated to hold on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Rialto Hotel, Eyaen, a suburb community in Benin City, was sighted on Facebook.

     

    Interestingly, the Hotel is owned by a Duke in Benin Kingdom, HRH Osazuwa Iduriase.

    Prominent Benin Youths who reacted on Facebook, frowned at the planned coronation of a Sultan within the Kingdom.

    The President Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM), Elder Curtis Eghosa Ugbo, in his reaction, said Benin indigenes will do all it takes to resist such “evil act” by persons who are bent on creating trouble.

    “This will never happen in Benin Kingdom, we are Benin,” Ugbo added.

    Also reacting, the Coordinator-General of Great Benin Descendants (GBD), Imasuen Izoduwa said the organization would meet and lock up the hotel-venue of the coronation, for allowing “such nonsense” in the land.

    “We will meet later today so we can lock up that hotel by tomorrow or next for allowing such nonsense in our land. Enough is enough, I will no longer take any of this in our Kingdom,” he said.

  • (UPDATED) Insecurity: Emir of Kazaure donates 5 motorcycles, 25 torchlights to NSCDC

    (UPDATED) Insecurity: Emir of Kazaure donates 5 motorcycles, 25 torchlights to NSCDC

    The Emir of Kazaure in Jigawa, Alhaji Najib Hussaini-Adamu, has donated five motorcycles and 25 torchlights to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NCSDC), Area C, Kazaure Command.

    CSC Adamu Shehu, the Spokesman of the Corps, stated this in a statement sent to newsmen in Dutse on Wednesday.

    Shehu said the items were presented to the Corps Area Commander in charge of the Area C Command, Mr Bishir Magaji, on Tuesday in Kazaure.

    He said the motorcycles and rechargeable torchlight were donated to the Area Command and four divisional offices of the Corps in the area.

    “In an effort to support the NSCDC Command towards ensuring effective security, the Emir of Kazaure, Alhaji Najib Hussaini-Adamu, has denoted five new motorcycles and 25 rechargeable torchlights to the Kazaure Area Command and four Divisional Offices of the Corps in the emirate.

    “The items were received by the Area Commander in charge of Area C, Mr Bishir Magaji, on behalf of the State Commandant, Mustapha Talba on Tuesday,” Shehu said.

    The statement quoted Talba as commending the gesture, saying that it would enhance the capacity of the personnel and boost their morale towards effective service delivery.

    While calling on wealthy individuals to emulate the gesture, Talba promised to ensure effective utilization of the items to combat crimes, protect lives and property in the state.

  • Vacate our forests in 30 days, Taraba Emir orders herdsmen

    Vacate our forests in 30 days, Taraba Emir orders herdsmen

    The Emir of Muri Empire in Taraba State, Abbas Tafida has issued a 30-day ultimatum to herders terrorizing residents of the state to vacate forests within the state or be forced to do so.

    The Emir gave the ultimatum on Tuesday after Eid prayers.

    This follows a rising spate of kidnappings, killings, and attacks in the state by criminals suspected to be herders.

    He claimed that Fulani herders are responsible for perpetrating crimes in the state and should therefore vacate forests in the state within 30 days or be forced out.

    The Emir who spoke in the Hausa language urged the leadership of Fulani Herdsmen to fish out the bad eggs among them.

    “Our Fulani herdsmen in the forests, you came into this state and we accepted you, why then will you be coming to towns and villages to kidnap residents, even up to the extent of raping our women?

    “Because of this unending menace, every Fulani herdsman in this state have been given thirty days ultimatum to vacate the forests.

    “We are tired of having sleepless nights and the hunger alone in the land is enormous and we will not allow it to continue,” the Emir said.

  • BREAKING: Bandits set Emir of Kajuru free, hold other family members in captivity

    BREAKING: Bandits set Emir of Kajuru free, hold other family members in captivity

    The kidnapped Emir of Kajuru in Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, has been released by his abductors.

    One of the kingmakers of the Emirate Council, Dahiru Abubakar, confirmed the development to newsmen.

    The Emir was released on Monday afternoon, few hours after bandits demanded N200 million ransom for the monarch and 10 other family members kidnapped with him.

    Abubakar did not however say whether the N200 million ransom was paid or not before his release.

    It was gathered that only the 85- year- old second class Emir was released while the bandits are still holding on to other abductees.

  • Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi speaks on interest in politics

    Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi speaks on interest in politics

    Former Emir of Kano and new Caliph of the Tijaniyya sect in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said he has no intention of running for any political position in the country.

    However, Sanusi, who stated this in Kaduna on Thursday, said he will continue to educate the public on the right candidates to vote for during elections.

    BBC Hausa reported that Muhammadu Sanusi II, who made the remarks at a meeting of the Muqaddimai and Shaykhs of the sect for the first time since his appointment as Caliph, said his views did not mean that he would enter politics.

    According to him, “If we have those we trust who promise they will work for the betterment of the nation, then we can come together and help them – this is not politics.”

    He said failure to do so could put Nigerians at great risk and challenge.

    He said priority should be given to education, especially for children, before the country’s problems could be addressed.

    “If we did not educate our children to become successful, while other people send their children to schools, they will end up working for those ones that attend school and that’s the end,” he said.

    However, some of the scholars, who attended the event, said prayers needed to be included in the suggestions made by the former emir.

    Sheikh Halliru Maraya said there is a need for people to have more fear of God, adding that the authorities should protect the lives and property of the people and provide them with welfare.

  • Killings: Zamfara Governor Suspends Emir Of Zurmi

    Killings: Zamfara Governor Suspends Emir Of Zurmi

    Zamfara State Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has approved the suspension of Emir of Zurmi, Atiku Abubakar Muhammad.

    This follows the killings in Kadawa village and allegations levelled against the Emir.

    Protesters, earlier in May burnt a section of the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, lamenting that security agents and the Emir, Atiku Abubakar, were not doing enough to protect them from incessant bandit attacks in the area.

    The state governor in the statement announcing the suspension of the Emir added that Alhaji Bello Suleiman (Bunun Kanwa) is to take charge of the Affairs of the Emirate immediately.

    The statement was signed on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe.

    Also, a Committee has been set up to investigate allegations made against the suspended Emir, on his involvement in the escalating rate of banditry attacks in the Emirate.

    Those in the committee include Former Deputy Governor Ibrahim Wakkala (Chairman); Former Deputy Governor, Mukhtar Ahmad Anka; Zamfara State House Leader, Faruku Musa Dosara, among others.

    The Committee is given three weeks within which to complete its assignment and submit a report.

  • Armed bandits kill Emir’s driver in Kaduna

    Armed bandits kill Emir’s driver in Kaduna

    Security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked and killed Nasiru Muhammad, the personal driver of His Royal Highness the Emir of Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the armed bandits attacked the Buruku-Birnin Gwari road and the Emir’s driver was shot dead around Ungwan Yako forest along the route.

    Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has expressed sadness over the incident.

    According to a statement released by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, Governor El-Rufai prayed for the repose of the driver’s soul.

    The statement reads: “The Kaduna State Government has sent condolences to His Royal Highness the Emir of Birnin Gwari, on the death of his personal driver, Nasiru Muhammad in an attack by armed bandits.

    “Security agencies reported that armed bandits attacked the Buruku-Birnin Gwari road and Nasiru Muhammad was shot dead around Ungwan Yako forest along the route.

    “Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at the killing of Nasir Muhammad in Birnin Gwari LGA, and sent condolences to His Royal Highness, and the family of the driver, while praying for the repose of his soul”.

  • Tijjaniyya sect denies appointment of ex-emir Sanusi as its leader

    Tijjaniyya sect denies appointment of ex-emir Sanusi as its leader

    The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has not been appointed the leader of the Dhariqa Tijjaniyya Islamic sect, contrary to reports.

    Sheikh Mahi Nyass, the Grand World Leader (Caliphatul Arrm) of Dhariqa Tijjaniyya disclosed this when he spoke with newsmen on Monday in Sokoto.

    Nyasa, also son and Vicegerent (Calipha) of Shehu Ibrahim Nyass, the reformer of Dhariqa said that the appointment of the sect’s leader in Nigeria must be subjected to scrutiny and nomination from scholars in Nigeria and Senegal.

    “Such decisions have to be discussed at different fora, agreement must be reached before the announcement.

    “After nomination, a letter of credence endorsed by group of scholars, duly signed and stamped by grand world leader (Caliphatul Arrm) must be presented to the person appointed,” Mr Nyass said.

    He said that Sanusi has not presented himself or indicated interest for the seat and that the authorities had yet to put in place modalities for such appointment.

    “Unity of followers is paramount and I enjoin adherents of the sect to dedicate themselves in true worship, foster increased brotherhood and love among them,” he said.

    Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru-Bauchi, son of popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usama-Bauchi, described the news on the appointment of Sanusi as fake news.

    “The Dhariqa Tijjaniyya is based on knowledge and scholarship rooted in extant adherence to stipulated guidelines and obedience to Allah and those in charge of Dhariqa affair

    “The junior brother of Grand Leader, Sheikh Makey Nyass was quoted out of context in the report, what he said was that Sanusi has been following the gootsteps of his late grand-father, Muhammadu Sanusi I.

    “Nyass only tried to compare the life experiences Sanusi and that of his late grand-father after being deposed from throne,” he said.

    The sect celebrated the annual birthday of its reformer, Shehu Ibrahim Nyass in Sokoto from March 11 to March 13.

    Part of the event included prayers led by Majma’u Ahbab Rasul Li Shehu Nyass and other scholars.

  • BREAKING: Bandits attack emir’s convoy kill three policemen, five others in Katsina

    BREAKING: Bandits attack emir’s convoy kill three policemen, five others in Katsina

    Bandits have attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda, HRH Sanusi Muhammad Asha, killing three policemen and five others.

    The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagogo confirmed the incident which happened in Funtua, Katsina State, to newsmen on Friday.

    It was gathered that the suspected gunmen on Thursday night attacked and killed the eight persons on their way back to Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State.

    Sources close to Kaura-Namoda Emirate Council revealed that the Emir’s convoy was ambushed while he was on his way from Abuja to Zamfara State.

    According to the sources, the Emir was in his official vehicle with a Toyota Hilux forming part of the convoy, he didn’t sustain any injury but we lost eight occupants of the Toyota Hilux including the driver, two palace guards, three police escorts and two traditional title holder, they were all killed by the gunmen.”

    reorts indicate that the incident which occurred close to midnight made the Emir to spend the night at Funtua police station.

    As of the time of this report, it was gathered that Kaura Namoda Emirate Council was making arrangements to convey the bodies of those killed for burial later today.

  • Emir of Bichi tasks NCC to sustain regulatory excellence with service providers

    Emir of Bichi tasks NCC to sustain regulatory excellence with service providers

    The Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero, has tasked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to sustain its practice of regulatory excellence with service providers in the country.

    Bayero gave the task when the Board of Commissioners of the NCC, led by its Chairman, Prof Adeolu Akande, paid a courtesy visit to the Emirate as part of activities lined up for its 2020 Board Retreat in Kano, according to the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde.

    In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Adinde said that the Emir, who is also the Chairman of 9Mobile, commended the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, for his efforts in ensuring that the service provider did not collapse during its financial crisis few years ago.

    Emir Bayero said NCC’s intervention saved millions of Nigerians from being rendered jobless with the attendant consequences, adding that Danbatta’s untiring efforts to ensure that competition is not undermined in telecommunications industry are highly commendable.

    He particularly appreciated the NCC boss for ensuring that effective leadership and regulatory initiatives are always in place to achieve the successes recorded in the telecoms sector in the country.

    The Emir acknowledged that over the years, the Commission had earned its reputation as the foremost telecoms regulatory agency in Africa.

    According to him, “your Commission has also excelled in achieving its mandate of establishing an effective licensing and regulatory framework for the supply of communications services in Nigeria.

    “In the course of executing its mandate, the Commission has been seen to be guided by the principles of fairness and forthrightness, which have been the underpinnings of the core values of your institution.

    “We are sure that the successes recorded by the Commission are as a result of sound leadership, honesty, hard work and professionalism of Prof. Danbatta.

    “We urge the EVC to continue to provide quality leadership and the necessary strategic policy directions to ensure that the communications industry achieves greater heights.”

    The emir expressed delight that the regulatory authority of the communications industry in Nigeria is responsible for creating an enabling environment for competition among operators in the industry.

    He was also impressed as the Danbatta-led NCC had consistently ensured the provision of qualitative and efficient telecommunications services throughout Nigeria.

    Earlier, Danbatta reeled out a number of statistics to support the impressive growth of the telecoms industry, especially in the last five years.

    He pointed out that in the last five years, the NCC’s management built on earlier successes recorded, noting that broadband penetration moved from 6 per cent to over 45.43 per cent.

    He said that the sector’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution rose from 8.5 per cent to 14.30 per cent and active phone subscribers grew from 151 million to over 205.2 million.

    The EVC said that the internet subscriptions also increased from 90 million to 151.5 million, teledensity now stands at 107.53 per cent while investment in the sector increased from US$38 billion to over US$70 billion.

    Members of the board, who accompanied the Chairman and the EVC to the palace included the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Ubale Maska; the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Adeleke Adewolu, and Mr Clement Baiye.

    Others were: Prof. Millionaire Abowei, Mr Aliyu Abubakar, Mr Salman Muhammed and Chief Uche Onwude.