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Niger Pilgrims Board Extend Deadline for Payment for 2024 Hajj Fare
From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an extension of the deadline for the payment of the 2024 Hajj fare from 31 December, 2023 to 31st, January 2024.
The new development is contained in a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Board Jibrin Usman Kodo in Minna on Wednesday.
According to the Statement, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Mohammad Awwal Aliyu said it was a follow up to the extension nationally.
“Consequently, the decision is in line with the recent extension of the 2024 payment deadline by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) until January 31, 2024.
”He said the extension of the deadline, will afford more people to have opportunity to participate as well as afford those who have made deposits the window to complete their payment.
The Executive Secretary assured that the Board is committed to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free Hajj experience for all Niger State pilgrims and is readily available to assist with any inquiries or concerns.
Sheikh Mohammad Awwal Aliyu further stated that with the extended deadline, the Board hopes to accommodate a larger number of pilgrims and would have ascertained the total cost of the 2024 Hajj fare as well as ensure that the spiritual aspirations of the Muslim faithful are fulfilled.
He added “The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board remains dedicated to providing excellent services and support to all pilgrims, as they embark on this significant religious journey”.
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Gunmen Kill 1 at Benin Nightclub
The police in Edo have confirmed the killing of a guest at the popular Raptor Club and Lounge, Stadium Road, Benin.
The victim was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of Friday, while his female passenger sustained gunshot injuries.
SP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, said that investigations into the incident were ongoing.
According to him, the police received a distress call at 3 a.
m. that there were gunshots at Raptop Club.He said the operatives of the command on reaching the scene went after the hoodlums, who escaped and abandoned a pump action gun and two expended empty shells.
Yamu explained that efforts were ongoing to arrest the perpetrators.
NReport says that the incident, which occurred at about 2 a.m., has left the management and patrons of the nightclub in shock.
A source told newsmen that the deceased, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot inside his white Lexus Jeep vehicle, while the female passenger was hit by stray bullets on her lap.
The incident left the club with some damages, including shattered show glasses and a destroyed glass door.
Policemen were seen at the scene of the incident, as the deceased’s vehicle was towed away. (NAN)
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Fire Claims Husband, Wife in Kano
Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a husband and wife in a midnight inferno at Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU, Ungogo Local Government Area.
The service named the victims as 67-year-old Muhammed Uba, and his wife, 52-year-old Fatima Uba.
The Director of Kano State Fire Service, Hassan Muhammad disclosed this in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Saminu Abdullahi on Friday in Kano.
Muhammad explained that the incident occurred 12 midnight on Thursday, Dec.
12.According to him, “We received a distress call at about 01:45 a.m. from one of our staff, Ahmad Abubakar and immediately sent our rescue team to the scene at about 01:51 a.
m,” he said.Muhammad said it is a bungalow of about 50 by 25 feet used as a dwelling house, two rooms engulfed by the fire and were completely well alight.
He said that the victims were trapped by the smoke from the fire but were rescued unconscious with burns in some parts of their bodies.
He said that their corpses were handed over to the Ward head of Rangaza in Ungogo Local Government Area, Muhammad Rayyanu.
“The cause of the fire is under investigation,’’ he said.
The spokesman however, advised the general public to comply with safety regulations to avoid unforeseen circumstances. (NAN)
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Bauchi SSG, Ibrahim Kashim Resigns
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has accepted the resignation of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Ibrahim Kashim with immediate effect.
This is contained in a statement by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity in Bauchi on Friday.
According to Gidado, Mr Aminu Gamawa, the Chief of Staff, Government House has been directed to take over from him with immediate effect in an acting capacity.
“Governor Bala Mohammed has accepted the resignation of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Ibrahim Kashim with immediate effect .
“The Chief of Staff, Government House, Bauchi, Mr Aminu Gamawa, has been directed to take over from him in an acting capacity.
“Governor Mohammed, on behalf of the government and the people of Bauchi State, thanked him for the services he rendered to the State and wished him well in his future endeavors,” said Gidado.(NAN)