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The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has vowed that his administration will deal decisively with anyone who commits ‘blasphemy’ against the Islamic Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (PBUH). Abubakar Bawa, Aliyu’s spokesperson, communicated in a statement that the governor warned against any act capable of “degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW, especially in a state like Sokoto, which is predominantly a Muslim-dominated community.” The Sokoto State Police Command had earlier confirmed the murder of a butcher, according to media reports. Muslim extremists killed Usman Buda over an alleged blasphemous comment on Sunday. Buda’s closest business partners are now receiving medical…

The Sokoto State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a butcher, Usman Buda, by extremist Muslims over an alleged blasphemous comment against the Islamic prophet. Reports gathered that the butcher made the comment during an argument with another trader around 8 a.m. on Sunday at the Sokoto Main Abattoir. Angered by his comment, an angry mob descended on him, beat him till he became unconscious, and fled the scene. The police, who stormed the scene in a bid to rescue the victim, rushed him to the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital in Sokoto, where he died during…

Dr. Osahon Enabulele, President of the World Medical Association, penned down his reflections on a visit to earthquake-prone regions of Turkey. Enabulele said, I had very emotional moments on Friday, June 23, 2023, and yesterday, Saturday, June 24, 2023, when I paid visits to Adana and Hatay cities of Turkey, both of which were amongst other cities affected by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Turkey. My visit to Hatay City was particularly revealing as I came into close contact with many displaced families—men, women, the elderly, young children, and orphans—living in various shelter camps and struggling for basic needs…

Following a gas explosion in the Agege neighborhood of Lagos State, four people, three women and one man—have suffered various injuries. It was learned that the event happened early on Monday morning next to the Apostolic Church in Agege. One of the cylinders was alleged to have leaked, causing the explosion to come from a petrol store. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reports that rescuers were able to stop the succeeding fire from spreading to neighboring stores and other structures. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, who confirmed the event, said the victims had second-degree burns…

Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, a Nigerian musician, sparkled at the 23rd BET Awards, which were hosted on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Tems won the “Best Collaboration” award for her work on Future’s “Wait For U,” which also features Canadian rapper Drake, despite losing two of her three nominations. At the 2023 Grammy Awards, “Wait For U” was named “Best Melodic Rap Performance.” The song, which debuted at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart last year, has now won the BET twice. Earlier at the 2023 Awards, Tems lost the “Best Female R&B/Pop Artist” category…

A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has asked President Bola Tinubu to take quick steps, such as the removal of bank charges and a reduction in the monthly contributions to pension schemes by workers, to ameliorate the biting effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on the masses. Chidoka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stated this while answering questions on a political talk show, Sunday Politics. Uber announces increase in fares following subsidy removal “We need to think beyond politics. When he (Tinubu) took the decision to…

Kalidou Koulibaly has completed a move to Al-Hilal Football Club in a €25 million deal. He left Chelsea after completing a permanent transfer to Saudi Professional League side Al-Hilal. Koulibaly had long been expected to depart Stamford Bridge, and his exit was finally confirmed on Sunday evening. He only joined the Blues last summer and made just 23 appearances during the 2022–23 season. The centre-back arrived from Napoli last summer and made 32 appearances for the Blues during his sole campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 32-year-old made his debut away at Everton and marked his first home game with a…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has directed adequate mobilisation of personnel and operational equipment to curb crashes and gridlocks nationwide. Bisi Kazeem, FRSC spokesperson, communicated this in a statement, as Chronicle NG reports. Pursuant to curbing road crashes and avoidable traffic gridlocks on the highways, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has directed the mobilisation of adequate logistics and personnel for the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir celebration to enhance visibility and guarantee safe travels for all road users before, during, and after the celebration. The special patrol operations have been scheduled to commence on June 26 and…

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, will be meeting with Commanders of the seventy-nine (79) Police Mobile Force Squadrons on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to upskill them on new operational strategies for improved training, deployments, and enhanced tactical engagements for better public safety and general security for all and sundry. We are optimistic about improving internal security – IGP Egbetokun Chronicle NG reported it is in furtherance of Egbetokun’s vision and painstaking drives for internal security. Egbetokun has reassured all citizens of Nigeria that the general security of lives and property in Nigeria…

The Ag. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reassured Nigerians that there will be improved internal security measures with Nigeria’s policing upskilling. Chronicle NG reports that CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, said this in a statement on Sunday. The statement reads: Internal Security: We Are Optimistic of Improved Security – Ag. IGP As IGP Meets Mobile Commander Monday The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP kayode Egbetokun, has reassured all citizens of Nigeria that the general security of lives and property in Nigeria will be improved in all ramifications. The IGP reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force,…