Author: Emporium Reporters

Group seeks Equity and Justice, submits Memorandum for Creation of Hadejia State to National Assembly

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By James Isaac, Abuja   A group comprising elders, opinion moulders, royal fathers, and legislators on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly to fulfill part of the constitutional requirements for the creation of Hadejia State from Jigawa State.   The Chairman of the Movement for the Creation of Hadejia State, Malam Musa Shu’aibu, while presenting the historical perspective of the struggle, stated that the demand was born out of the people’s desire to take their destiny into their hands.   He explained that the conquest of the Hadejia Emirate in 1906…

MURIC Abuja Chapter commiserates with Kutunku Muslim Ummah, offers Ramadan health tips amid scorching heat

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Abuja Chapter has condoled with the Kutunku Muslim Ummah in Gwagwalada, Abuja, following the sudden death of AbdulRasheed Usman, who reportedly slumped and died while breaking his Ramadan fast on Monday, 3rd Ramadan.   MURIC Abuja Chapter, in a statement jointly signed by Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, Chairman and Lukman Laleye Babalola PRO,expressed deep sorrow over the incident, described it as a painful loss to the Muslim community. He prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and strengthen his family in this…

Retired Immigration Comptroller General David Parradang murdered in Abuja

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Gunmen have killed retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, in Abuja on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.   Parradang was reportedly abducted in Area 1 after withdrawing cash from a bank before his assailants dispossessed him of the money and later killed him.   The retired immigration chief served the NIS for over 30 years, holding various key positions, including Comptroller General. He was a recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) and an alumnus of the National Institute for…

NAHCON welcomes newly appointed Secretary, Dr. Mustapha Ali

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) formally welcomed its newly appointed Secretary, Dr. Mustapha Ali, at a ceremony held on March 3, 2025, in the Board Room of Hajj House, Abuja.   The Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, expressed gratitude to Allah for the successful appointment process, acknowledging the rigorous selection that led to Dr. Ali’s emergence. He described the appointment as pivotal in strengthening the Commission’s operations, emphasizing Dr. Ali’s extensive experience in the Hajj industry and proficiency in the Arabic language vital skills for the…

NDLEA arrests notorious Drug Baron in Lagos after 17 years in hiding

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, who had been on the agency’s wanted list for 17 years. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), disclosed during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, March 3, 2025, that Jeff was arrested at his hideout at No. 3 Ibukunoluwa Taiwo Close, off LASU Road, Lagos, following an Interpol red notice and intelligence from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. According to Marwa, the suspect had been trafficking illicit drugs globally, recruiting young…

Ramadan Series, Day 4: Abubakar (May Allah Be Pleased With Him) And The Putting Smile On Someone’s Face By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Tuesday, Ramadan 04, 1446 AH (04/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! Once upon a time in the city of Makkah, there lived a man named Abubakar. He was a close companion…

Ramadan Series, Day 3: Prophetic Stories That Always Made Me Cry! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Monday, Ramadan 03, 1446 AH (03/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Respected brothers and sisters! The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) sometimes narrated stories of previous people to the companions, and to his Ummah.…

Arewa Group seeks suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over sexual harassment allegation …. Describes Allegation as Baseless, Malicious Blackmail … Demands Mental Evaluation of Embattled Senator

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By Our Reporter   A Northern socio-political group, Arewa People’s Assembly (APA), has urged the Senate to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.   In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Auta Balarabe, and Director of Orientation and Mobilisation, Mallam Basir Gowon, APA described the claim as “frivolous and lacking credibility,” accusing the Kogi Central Senator of “habitual blackmail and attention-seeking antics.”   The group recommended a one-year suspension from plenary, with the possibility of extension if the senator fails…

MURIC Abuja Chapter Honours Women for Selfless Service During Ramadan

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Abuja Chapter has extolled the selfless contributions of women during the holy month of Ramadan, recognizing their dedication to preparing meals for Iftar and Sahur despite the demands of fasting.   In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, and the Public Relations Officer, Lukman Laleye Babalola, on Monday, the chapter highlighted the pivotal role women play in ensuring the well-being of their families.   The statement described women as the backbone of society, whose tireless sacrifices mirror the Islamic virtues of…

The Subtle Foreign Brainwashing of Nigerian Youths, by Hassan Gimba

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Has anybody wondered why the generality of the first set of our educated citizens revered the United Kingdom and aped the white Briton? They saw the mode of dressing, manner of speech, behavioural nuances, and general etiquette of the Briton as the epitome of civilisation.   It took some coups and counter-coups, the death of some British-trained political and military leaders, and a civil war, coupled with the British diminishing international political and economic influence on the one hand and the United States of America becoming a world power on…