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Eid-Kabir: Muslims worry over high rams cost
Eid-Kabir: Muslims worry over high rams cost
Many Muslims in Kaduna State are expressing concerns over the high cost of rams, which are essential for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This sacrifice commemorates Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, only for God to replace Ishmael with a ram.
Due to current economic conditions, residents of Kaduna have noted a significant increase in the prices of rams and other sacrificial animals compared to last year.
Yahya Zakari, a local at the Zango livestock market, mentioned he can now only afford one ram, whereas he used to buy two—one for himself and one for his father. “The ram I bought last year for N75,000 now costs N130,000,” Zakari lamented.
Similarly, civil servant Usman Muhammad shared that he couldn’t buy a ram this year due to other financial obligations, though he hopes to afford one next year.
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Another resident, Mohammad Tijjani, mentioned he purchased his ram from his village in Adamawa, where prices were more affordable.
However, livestock vendors argue that prices are fair and dependent on customer needs. An animal vendor, Sulaiman Umar, stated that rams at his stand start from N70,000, suggesting that customers could find rams within their budgets if they visited the market themselves rather than relying on hearsay.
In the Zango animal market in Tudun Wada, Kaduna, a ram priced at N1.5 million was on display. A customer offered N1.2 million for it, though the sale did not go through.
Despite the economic challenges, Umar encourages people to visit the market to see the range of prices available. “I urge those who can afford it to come to the market themselves and stop believing what others say,” he advised.
Eid-Kabir: Muslims worry over high rams cost
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FRSC threatens to withdraw licences of defiant drivers
FRSC threatens to withdraw licences of defiant drivers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will henceforth revoke the driver’s licenses of recalcitrant drivers.
Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, made this known on Friday in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the 2024 Eid-el Kabir Special Patrol Operations held between Friday, June 14 and Sunday, June 23.
He said that the Corps had realised more than ever before the increasing need for collective participation and collaboration among all stakeholders.
He also said the Corps leveraged this as a necessary variable tool that would help in achieving the mileage recorded within the periods under consideration.
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According to him, prominent amongst these activities are ;strengthened ongoing Inter-agency Joint Task Force (JTF) to mitigate the excesses of trailer drivers.
“Enforcing compliance on indiscriminate use of trailers to convey human beings.
“This also includes aggressive public enlightenment, robust media engagement, and aggressive advocacy campaigns carried out in motor parks across the Federation.
“Finally, there was also the identification and mapping of strategic routes across the country and effective deployment of appropriate personnel and logistics to cover them, “he said.
The FRSC boss said that the Corps had a robust engagement with the leadership of the various transport unions and security agencies.
This, he said, included state traffic management agencies and the FCT Department of Road Traffic Services.
FRSC threatens to withdraw licences of defiant drivers
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Nigeria making progress in money laundering, terrorism financing fight – FATF
Nigeria making progress in money laundering, terrorism financing fight – FATF
According to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Nigeria will exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by early 2025.
The FATF acknowledged Nigeria’s progress during its June 2024 Plenary meeting in Singapore. Nigeria’s efforts to address anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing deficiencies have been recognized.
The Nigerian delegation at the Plenary included the EFCC Executive Chairman, the SCUML Director, and the NFIU CEO’s Chief of Staff.
A statement by Sani Tukur, Head of Strategic Communications at NFIU, confirmed Nigeria’s advancement and commitment to the Action Plan.
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It noted, “The Plenary approved two more upgrades. Nigeria has completed 30% of the Action Plan and is on track to exit the grey list by early 2025.”
Hafsat Abubakar Bakari reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to fully implementing the Action Plan and updated the Plenary on GIABA’s progress in strengthening its technical capacity.
Nigeria was placed on the grey list in February 2023. Exiting the list is expected to enhance Nigeria’s international reputation and attract foreign investment.
Nigeria making progress in money laundering, terrorism financing fight – FATF
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Scrap LGs if govs won’t allow them to function, Audu Ogbeh tells FG
Scrap LGs if govs won’t allow them to function, Audu Ogbeh tells FG
Former Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has called on the federal government to consider scrapping the local government system if state governors continue to hinder its effective operation.
Ogbeh highlighted concerns over the inefficiency of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, citing issues of governance control and alleged mismanagement of funds by governors. He emphasized that little improvement has been seen despite calls for local government autonomy and recent legal actions against governors for misusing local government funds.
Speaking on the socio-political programme “Inside Sources with Laolu Akande” on Channels Television, Ogbeh, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed frustration over disappearing funds meant for local government administration. He criticized the lack of visible development projects despite significant federal allocations.
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“If we don’t want the local government system, let’s scrap it. But if allowed to function properly, it could be a fantastic system,” Ogbeh asserted.
He urged the federal government to withhold monthly allocations to states where governors appoint caretaker committees for local government administration, labelling such committees illegal according to Supreme Court rulings.
“Don’t send them cash; deduct their allocations and retain it,” Ogbeh insisted. He argued that governors failing to manage local government affairs adequately undermine national stability and development.
“These failures are creating dangerous problems for the country,” he concluded, emphasizing the urgent need for effective governance at the grassroots level to benefit all Nigerians.
Scrap LGs if govs won’t allow them to function, Audu Ogbeh tells FG
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