News

Eid-El Fitr: Bauchi Islamic Aid Groups Trained On Crowd Management, Crime Control

Published

3 years ago

April 23, 2022

Our Reporter, Bauchi

In a bid to ensure a hitch-free Sallah celebrations across Bauchi metropolis and beyond, members of joint Islamc Aid Organizations in the state have been engaged in a two day retreat aimed at exposing them to a new emergency response system in line with global base practices.

The training organized by a Non Governmental Organization known as ‘Wunti Al-khair Foundation’ was also to provide the participants with basic and technical skills on crowd and traffic management, emergency response, public enlightenment as well as risk communication, among others.

Speaking at the opening of the occasion on Saturday, the founder of the foundation Alhaji Bala Wunti, said the exercise was informed by the foundation’s determination to ensure that the thousands of Muslim faithful attending various Eid Grounds are properly guided.

Wunti, who is a Group General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was represented by an official of the foundation Alhaji Rabi’u Maijama’a.

He said the foundation is concerned with the safety of worshipers before, during and after the Sallah hence, the need for the training.

Also Speaking, the State Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Community Relations, Umar Kesa while commending the Foundation for the initiative, said the gesture would further complement the effort of the state government in ensuring a successful Sallah Celebrations.

The Commissioner who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Religious Affairs, Malam Aminu Zirami, called on the participants to use the knowledge acquired in a manner that would impact positively to the well-being of the people.

On his part, the National Director, Aid Group of Jama’atu Nasirul Islam Alhaji Bala Sani, said over one hundred participants representing various Islamc organizations were shortlisted for the workshop.

According to him the trainees are expected to step down the knowledge to their members at the grassroot levels.

News

Idahosa Hosts NBA, Assures Of Government’s Collaboration

Published

7 hours ago

June 17, 2025

Editor

Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has assured of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s desire to reduce crime and criminality in the state while also upholding the rule of law.

According to a press statement by Friday Aghedo, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Idahosa gave the assurance when he played host to members of the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Benin on Tuesday.

During the interface with the body of lawyers, also referred to as “Lion Bar,” the deputy governor solicited their collaboration to help rid the state of violent crimes.

“Indeed, the state we met was plagued with security challenges such as kidnapping, cultism and its related issues, and other vices for which the governor needed to take decisive action to address these menaces which plagued society.

“To the glory of God and with your support, we have done reasonably well at reducing crime in Edo State,” he stated.

He informed the lawyers that their collaboration with the administration would assist at stamping out crimes and criminality and boost investors confidence in the state.

Idahosa also promised the government support to the lawyers in whatever capacity to assist in carrying out their functions efficiently.

Speaking earlier, the Benin NBA branch, Idemudia Osifo, congratulated and commended Governor Okpebholo, his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on their inauguration and efforts at eradicating security challenges in the state.

He said the NBA maintained cordiality with the seat of power in order to form a solid partnership geared towards the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

He further commended the Okpebholo-led administration for appointing members of the Bar to key positions of his government.

Speaking on the rule of law, Osifo said that the Bar believed that the administration would deliver, especially against the background of swearing in the three judges denied the same action by the immediate past administration

“That singular action showed the willingness of this administration to reposition Edo State in terms of Justice delivery and the rule of law,” he stated.

He expressed the willingness of the Benin Branch of the NBA to support the government to fight crime and criminality

News

Police Quiz Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over ‘Gun-like Object’ Video

Published

7 hours ago

June 17, 2025

Editor

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has turned himself in for questioning over a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter.

The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, stated, “No one is above the law!

“Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case since a video surfaced online showing the pastor holding a gun-like object against another road user, while driving in an unregistered vehicle.

“The outcome of the investigation will be made public.”

The video, which surfaced earlier, shows Adefarasin holding a metallic object while speaking to a passerby who appeared to be recording him.

The clip has since gone viral, with several social media users alleging that the object was a firearm.

Responding to the allegations, Adefarasin in a message to his congregation posted on his verified social media pages, he denied brandishing a weapon.

He described the incident as a misunderstanding.

According to the cleric, the object in question was not a firearm, and at no point was it pointed at anyone.

News

How Trailer Sent To Kill Me Fell Flat, Dented — Iwo Monarch

Published

11 hours ago

June 17, 2025

Editor

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, said the trailer that was sent to kill him upon hitting him fell flat and got extremely dented.

The Osun monarch made the revelation while testifying to the power of God in a now-trending video on Tuesday.

While Oba Akanbi didn’t give details or the location of the incident, he noted that after the trailer hit him, he saw some angels of God dragging it.

“A trailer that was sent to kill us, hit us and fell flat and extremely dented. It was dragged away by angels of God. Except you do not choose God. Don’t have doubts while trusting God.”