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A Kano Upper Shari’a Court has sentenced a housewife, Harira Muhammad, to memorise 10 portions of the Holy Qur’an after she was found guilty of being married to two men at the same time — an offence under Islamic law. Delivering the judgment on Tuesday at the Tudun Murtala area of Kano, the presiding judge, Khadi Munzali Tanko Soron-Dinki, ruled that Muhammad must attend a local Islamic school to learn and memorise the Quranic verses as a corrective spiritual measure. Muhammad was arraigned before the court after one of the men, Sagiru Shuaibu, reported that he had married her six…

Experts and real estate practitioners have been assessing the newly launched core banking app by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), saying it has the potential to ease access to mortgage.This is coming amidst concerns over technology adoption in Nigeria’s mortgage sector which is faced with several challenges. Additionally, findings by Daily Trust show that concerns about data protection and privacy, as well as the lack of a unified regulatory framework for digital lending, also pose obstacles.SPONSOR AD These challenges hinder the widespread use of technology to improve mortgage access and efficiency.Subsequently, amid a rapidly changing digital landscape where…

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have condemned the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for rejecting a proposal from Senator Ali Ndume, to set up a functional centre where destitute on the streets of Abuja can  be moved to and rehabilitated.The Minister had dismissed a proposal by Senator Ali Ndume to establish rehabilitation camps for beggars and displaced persons in Abuja, stating that such a programme is not possible under the current structure of the FCT. The exchange took place in the Senate when Wike was defending the FCT Administration’s proposed N1.78 trillion budget for 2025. During the interactive session,…

Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time champions Ghana will reignite one of African football’s fiercest rivalries today as they face off in the second semi-final of the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London.The highly anticipated encounter, taking place at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, carries immense sporting and cultural significance, with both nations boasting passionate diasporas in the UK. Their 74-year rivalry has produced thrilling and often emotional battles. While Ghana has historically edged the fixture, both sides have suffered painful defeats that have felt like national heartbreaks.SPONSOR AD The Super Eagles will be buoyed by their 2-1 victory over the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to safeguarding and empowering children, describing them as the “most precious asset” of the nation during her message to mark this year’s Children’s Day.In a press statement issued to commemorate the annual celebration, the senator stressed the urgent need to tackle the myriad of challenges facing Nigerian children, especially the girl child. She listed bullying, violence, and exploitation as critical issues threatening the well-being of young people and called for a collective societal resolve to protect them.SPONSOR AD “As emphasised in the statement of the president, we all…

At least three persons were trapped beneath rubble on Tuesday after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred at about 3pm at the Otta-Ona junction, threw the neighbourhood into panic as rescue workers battled to save those trapped. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that nine persons had been rescued as of press time. Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed that LASEMA received a distress call at 2:02pm and mobilised a response team that arrived at the scene by 2:40pm. “Upon arrival, a two-storey…

The crescent of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, signalling the commencement of the 1446AH pilgrimage rites on Tuesday, June 4, and the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir on Thursday, June 6. According to a report by Arab News, the announcement was made by the Kingdom’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, confirming that the day of Arafah, which marks the climax of the Hajj, will fall on Wednesday, June 5. In line with the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world will mark Eid-el-Kabir—also known as the Festival of Sacrifice—a day after Arafah. The Supreme Court had earlier called on Muslims across…

Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Joseph Daudu (SAN) and other experts have called on the citizens to resist a one-party state because the constitution envisages a multi-party democracy.Daudu spoke at the 13th webinar on the overview and mid-term report of the administration of President Bola Tinubu between May 2023 and May 2025, organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation on Tuesday. Daudu, who is the coordinator of the foundation, described the alleged moves to establish a one-party state as “selfish, evil and counter-productive.” SPONSOR AD He warned that the country must take a detour from that…

By Abba AnwarOnly political leaders with the nation at heart can replicate what the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, CON, is doing in aiding our country attains appreciative food security, with workable and honest agricultural programme aiming at young graduates across many families. His programme is designed to be implemented with the collaboration of Bank of Agriculture (BoA). As Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed as at 20th February, with the then Managing Director of the Bank, Alwan Ali Hassan.SPONSOR AD While aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Food Security, the Deputy Senate President initiated…

After over a year and multiple postponements, the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is under way in Abuja. The meeting is taking place at the Legacy House, the dedicated presidential campaign office of the PDP located in Maitama Area of Abuja.The last NEC meeting of the party was held on April 18, 2024 and since then efforts to convene another NEC had hit a brick wall, occassioned by either the leadership of the party or other stakeholders.The Acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum, told the meeting that the NEC would discuss contending issues…