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Don’t travel with forbidden materials, drugs to the Holy Land, Sanwo-Olu warns pilgrims
Don’t travel with forbidden materials, drugs to the Holy Land, Sanwo-Olu warns pilgrims
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu yesterday warned pilgrims to strictly adhere to the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He cautioned them against travelling with materials and drugs that are forbidden in the Holy Land.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu enjoined the pilgrims to comport themselves very well in the Holy Land and stressed the need for them to understand and obey the Saudi Arabia Laws so that they will not fall victim to their laws.
He said “All we are telling our pilgrims is to be focused, obedient, cooperate with the staff, listen to them, just follow their instructions and make Lagos State proud. Do not travel with tramadol. If you are going with any currency above.
He stated that they should know that they are going for spiritual exercise and not social engagement.
He, therefore, charged to take advantage of the spiritual exercise to seek God’s intervention and pray for themselves, the state and the nation.
The governor said the country is very much in need of prayers as she transits to another government on May 29.
He urged the pilgrims to pray for the success of the in-coming administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The immediate past Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, reiterated the governor’s warning against disobedience to Saudi Arabia’s laws.
Elegushi said that the Nigerian government has no bilateral arrangement with the Saudi government not to punish anyone found on the wrong side of their laws.
He advised them to focus on their spiritual activities and shun any criminal acts.
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Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman, Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Shakirudeen Ayinde Gafar, said the event marks another milestone in the history of Hajj operation in Lagos State and was designed to empower intending pilgrims with all traveling information for them not to run foul of the Nigerian and Saudi Arabian laws, both at home and abroad.
The chairman appreciated the Governor and the Deputy Governor for their support towards having seamless and comfortable hajj experiences for the pilgrims.
In his lecture, Chief Missioner Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Kano Branch, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello urged all intending pilgrims to be dedicated, shun any act of immorality and comport themselves in the Holy Land.
He added that there is a reward for those who are going for the pilgrimage purposely in accordance with the commandment of the Almighty Allah.
The cleric noted that intending pilgrims should not be wayward in their ways when in Makkah, they should be obedient, never argue and ensure that they make provisions for their households before their departure to the holy land”.
Sheikh Bello urged them to go to Hajj with good minds, good deeds, love of mankind and make their requests in the name of Allah and not doing otherwise.
Don’t travel with forbidden materials, drugs to the Holy Land, Sanwo-Olu warns pilgrims
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Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido
Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido
President Bola Tinubu has been accused of not being forthright about the true state of Nigeria under his administration.
Former Jigawa State Governor and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, Sule Lamido, made the accusation while speaking on the BBC Hausa programme Gane Mini Hanya.
Lamido criticized both Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari for what he described as a lack of transparency in governance.
“Buhari’s and Tinubu’s governments are not being transparent with Nigerians unlike during the time when PDP was in power where everything was transparent and open to all Nigerians,” Lamido said.
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He accused the two administrations of relying on propaganda rather than providing citizens with accurate information.
Lamido also expressed concerns over President Tinubu’s recent loan requests, questioning the logic behind them. “If Nigerians are being told the truth then there is nothing wrong with that, but how would you budget N30tn, generate N50tn and then request loan when you have a surplus of N20tn,” he said, referencing last year’s budget.
He described the situation as “reckless” and “selfish,” adding, “This recklessness and clear-cut selfishness is not done anywhere in the world, but yet you find (some) Nigerians supporting it. Visit social media and see how APC is being criticised, being referred to as calamity, yet you find some protecting it.”
Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido
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Nigeria Customs Service begins 2025 recruitment [How to apply]
Nigeria Customs Service begins 2025 recruitment [How to apply]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair.
The agency has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit unsuspecting applicants during the recruitment period.
Applications are invited for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres as part of the Service’s plan to recruit 3,927 officers in 2025.
This initiative is aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and supporting Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts.
“Our recruitment is entirely free and fair. At no stage do we charge fees. Anyone requesting payment is a scammer,” the agency emphasized, urging applicants to be wary of fraudulent schemes.
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The NCS outlined eligibility criteria, stating that applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and have no criminal record or ongoing investigations.
Academic qualifications for the three cadres are as follows:
Superintendent Cadre: A university degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) along with an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Inspectorate Cadre: A National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an accredited institution.
Customs Assistant Cadre: At least an O’Level certificate (WAEC or NECO).
In addition to these qualifications, the NCS stressed that all applicants must be physically and mentally fit, providing evidence of medical fitness from a recognized government hospital.
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Tinubu to critics: I won’t reduce my cabinet size
Tinubu to critics: I won’t reduce my cabinet size
President Bola Tinubu on Monday unequivocally responded to critics who described his cabinet as “bloated” by saying he is unprepared to reduce the size of his 48-man cabinet.
“I am not ready to shrink” the size of my cabinet, Tinubu said during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in the highbrow Ikoyi area of Lagos State.
“I am not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,” the former Lagos governor said, arguing that “efficiency” has been at the core of his selection of ministers.
The president also said he has no regret removing the petrol subsidy in May 2023, saying Nigeria cannot continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries.
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“I don’t have any regrets whatsoever in removing petrol subsidy. We are spending our future, we were just deceiving ourselves, that reform was necessary,” he told reporters.
Tinubu appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three months after his inauguration. The Senate immediately screened and confirmed the ministers. One of the ministers, Betta Edu, was suspended in January while another, Simon Lalong, moved to the Senate.
There were calls for the President to reshuffle his cabinet as many Nigerians have not been impressed by the performance of some of the ministers, especially in the face of unprecedented inflation, excruciating economic situation and rising insecurity.
In October 2024, Tinubu re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. He also sacked five of his ministers but critics insist that the President’s cabinet remains large, especially with the creation of a Livestock Ministry with a minister.
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