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Nigerian Politician, His Wives, Mother & Stepmother Die In Mecca Tragedy

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The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has confirmed the killing of the immediate Caretaker Chairman of Illela Local Government Area of the state, Alhaji Bello Gidan-Hamma, his mother, stepmother and two wives in the stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
The agency also confirmed that the Chief Imam of the Sultan Abubakar III Jumaa’at Mosque, Sokoto, Sheikh Liman Dan-Ata, was among those killed in the stampede.
The Media Assistant to the agency, Alhaji Farouk Umar, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday.
NAN recalls that the state government had in a statement issued on Saturday by Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s spokesperson, Imam Imam, confirmed the killing of nine other pilgrims from the state in the Mina stampede.
At of the time of writing this report, several pilgrims from the state had been declared missing.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll-led Jama’atu Nasril Islam on Sunday urged the Saudi Arabian authorities to probe the stampede.
“This is one tragedy too many,” the JNI in a statement by its Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar-Aliyu, in Kaduna, on Sunday, said.
This is just as a fiery Islamic cleric and leader of the Shiite Movement in Nigeria, Shiekh Ibaheem El-Zakzaky, blamed the tragedy on a Saudi prince whose convoy allegedly caused the stampede.
He said the prince and others manipulated in the tragedy should be sentenced to death.
While commiserating with the families of the victims of the tragedy, the JNI urged the Muslim Ummah (community) not to be deterred but to remain steadfast in the current challenges confronting them.
The religious body noted that it was gratifying that the Saudi authorities were doing all they could to make the Hajj operation smooth, but added that investigation into what led to the tragedy was necessary.
According to the JNI, an investigation into the stampede became imperative in order to guard against future occurrence.
The JNI said, “With humility and total submission to Allah the exalted, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, under the leadership of His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, and the President-General, condoles with with the Muslim Ummah over the Jamarat lives of pilgrims in one of stampede, which led to the loss of several the sites of worship in Saudi Arabia.
“This is one tragedy too many. JNI shares the pains and worries the families of the affected victims are passing through and urge them to patiently persevere and put their trust in Allah.
“Despite this and other painful trials, our faith in Allah is unshaken. Therefore, we call on each and every Muslim to remain focused and firm in his or her belief and engage in acts that will bring them closer to Allah.
“It is, indeed gratifying that the Saudi authorities have been doing everything humanly possible to make the Hajj as smooth as it should be, but we still call on them to investigate the Jamarat stampede in order to avert future a occurrence.”

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Asattahir International Foundation Presents Recommendations On Fire Disaster

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Asattahir International Foundation Presents Recommendations On Fire Disaster

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports The foundation’s findings and recommendations aim to address the growing frequency of fire incidents in the state and ensure their transition into practical, impactful actions.

 

Asattahir International Foundation Presents Recommendations On Fire Disaster

 

In his opening remarks, AIF’s executive secretary, Prof Yahaya Tanko Baba, emphasized the urgency of addressing Sokoto’s increasing fire outbreaks.

 

 

Collaboration among stakeholders is pivotal to implementing these recommendations and safeguarding lives and properties,” he said, reiterating AIF’s commitment to public safety and effective disaster management.

 

Asattahir International Foundation Presents Recommendations On Fire Disaster

 

ASATTAHIR International Foundation (AIF) has conducted a stakeholder engagement to implement its research recommendations on fire disaster preparedness and response in Sokoto State.

 

The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, emergency response teams, and community leaders to address the challenges of fire outbreaks and advocate for proactive measures to safeguard lives and property.

 

Asattahir International Foundation Presents Recommendations On Fire Disaster

 

The engagement, moderated by Dr Garba Ibrahim, head of the Access and Safety Department at AIF, followed AIF’s extensive nine-month research on fire disasters in Sokoto.

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NASRE Foundation Spreads Yuletide Cheer, Supports Veterans and Media Community

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NASRE Foundation Spreads Yuletide Cheer, Supports Veterans and Media Community

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Nigerian Association of Social And Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has once again demonstrated its commitment to uplifting the media community by distributing Yuletide gifts to veterans, families of deceased journalists, and other beneficiaries.

 

NASRE Foundation Spreads Yuletide Cheer, Supports Veterans and Media Community

 

In its annual outreach, NASRE provided food items and cash support to families in Lagos and Ogun states. Recipients included Folusho Samuel, Thomas Peter, Qudus Adewole (Ebony), Simeon Ugwu, Niyi Agboola, and Mrs. Adewunmi, among others.

 

 

Speaking on the initiative, NASRE President Comrade Femi Oyewal, highlighted the association’s dedication to supporting its members and their families, particularly during festive seasons.

 

 

“This is a time for giving and reflection. At NASRE, we are committed to showing our veterans and their families that their sacrifices and contributions to society are deeply valued. Beyond festive seasons, we strive to impact lives meaningfully throughout the year,” Oyewale said.

 

 

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Thomas, expressed heartfelt appreciation, saying: “NASRE’s support reminds us that our efforts in the media community are not forgotten. These gestures of kindness mean so much to us, and we are truly grateful.”

 

 

The foundation also took the opportunity to recognize the crucial role of the media in nation-building. It extended its gratitude to media practitioners for their hard work and dedication, while wishing them a joyful and prosperous festive season.

 

 

NASRE’s annual gesture underscores its role as a pillar of support within the media community, fostering unity, compassion, and appreciation for the contributions of its members.

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Seyi Tinubu gave me a terrible Christmas -prophet Ikuru

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The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has reacted to the cold reception and rejection he recieved from the son the son of the president,seyi Tinubu on Christmas day.

 

Speaking about the incident, the prophet reiterated that he felt Insulted by seyi Tinubu’s cold reception towards him on Christmas day ” i had a terrible Christmas and it was caused by Seyi Tinubu,I called him to wish him merry Christmas and he told me that he doesn’t know me,I really felt deeply insulted because we know eachother even if he wasn’t in a good mood that yesterday,he shouldn’t have denied knowing Me because i fought and went through a lot because of the father and he’s aware of everything, denying me is not necessary,it was intensely excruciating because it was a Christmas day ”

 

Prophet Ikuru is a staunch supporter and defender of the president, Ahmed Bola Tinubu , he’s the major prophet that prophesied that Tinubu was going to become the president and fascinated immense attacks and hatred for that ,he also escaped assassination for the sake of the president

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