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Sallah : Rams bought through ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’ unclean for sacrifice – Cleric

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3 months ago

June 17, 2024

Sallah : Rams bought through ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’ unclean for sacrifice – Cleric

In a stern sermon delivered during the Eid prayer at the University of Benin’s Ekenwa campus, Umar Haruna, Deputy Chief Imam, emphasized that sacrificial animals purchased with funds acquired through illegitimate means are deemed unacceptable for religious sacrifice.

Highlighting the sanctity of legitimate earnings in Islam, the cleric stressed that buying animals like rams with money earned from “yahoo, yahoo” businesses or other unlawful ventures would not be accepted by Allah.

“It is not compulsory to slaughter an animal for sacrifice,” Mallam Haruna stated, underscoring that the practice is reserved for those with lawful means to acquire such animals. Quoting from the Holy Quran (22:37), he elucidated, “What Allah desires is not the flesh or blood of sacrificial animals, but the piety behind the act.”

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The sermon further elucidated that Muslims should abstain from living off unlawful earnings, extending this principle beyond Eid-Kabir to encompass all aspects of life. Mallam Haruna reminded attendees that Hajj, while a fundamental pillar of Islam, is not obligatory for those who lack the means to undertake it.

Addressing the consequences of unlawful earnings, the cleric warned that even grand gestures such as constructing multimillion-naira mosques would be deemed impermissible if funded through illegitimate sources.

Regarding the legality of receiving sacrificial animals as gifts, Mallam Haruna clarified that it remains permissible unless the giver’s means of livelihood are known to involve illicit activities like internet fraud or prostitution.

Sallah : Rams bought through ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’ unclean for sacrifice – Cleric

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Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital

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9 hours ago

September 28, 2024

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Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital

In a decisive operation, Nigerian Army troops have apprehended two suspected bandits receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Kaduna.

According to a report on Friday by security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the suspects had reportedly fled to the clinic after sustaining the injuries during a previous encounter with the military.

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Following intelligence reports, the soldiers swiftly moved in and arrested the suspects without resistance.

The terrorists had sought medical care after narrowly escaping a military offensive.

Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital

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Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators

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12 hours ago

September 28, 2024

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Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators

Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from the public.

The suspect, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, according to a statement released on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje.

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Abdulkadir is accused of extorting tricycle operators around the Aliyu Mustapha Flyover and Jimeta Modern Market in Yola North.

He was reportedly dressed in police camouflage trousers, a black shirt with the inscription ‘Special Force,’ and boots at the time of his arrest.

Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators

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Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out

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12 hours ago

September 28, 2024

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Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya

Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out

Abbas Haruna, a Seaman who was reportedly detained for almost six years following orders from a senior Nigerian Navy officer, has finally been released.

During a popular Abuja-based radio program, Brekete Family, Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya, previously alleged that her husband had been unjustly detained since 2018 by the military.

Iliya accused a senior military officer of being responsible for Haruna’s prolonged detention and torture.

Her claims gained widespread attention, leading to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, calling for an investigation into the matter.

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Although the Defence Headquarters initially stated that Haruna had never been arrested, a video surfaced showing the Seaman resisting disarmament by personnel, with gunshots being fired during the altercation.

On Friday, Iliya and her husband appeared on Brekete Family, where they confirmed that Abbas had been released. According to Iliya, her husband has also been discharged from the military.

Speaking tearfully, she expressed her dedication to staying by his side: “I will be with him no matter the situation. They have discharged him. He was ejected from the barracks. I love my husband. I love him,” she said, recounting their ordeal.