Almajiris
Chief Imam: Politicians exploiting ‘Almajiris’
The Chief Imam, University of Abuja, Prof. Taofiq Abdulazeez, has berated politicians for sustaining the millions of Almajiri children in the North for selfish political gains.
92 arrested for violating anti-street begging law in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board on Wednesday said it had arrested 92 beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly contravening the law on street begging.
Aisha Bagudu: I’m committed to helping less privileged, almajiris
The First lady of Kebbi state, Hajia Aisha Atiku Bagudu, has said that she is committed to helping the less privileged and the almajiris in the society through her foundation.
Hisbah arrests 98 beggars in Kano metropolis
The Kano State Hisbah Board on Thursday said it had arrested 98 beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly contravening the law on street begging.
Muslim Council raises alarm over influx of Almajiris into Adamawa
Adamawa State Chapter of Muslim Council has raised alarm over the influx of Quranic School Pupils, also known as Almajiris into major towns in the state.
NYSC member trains 35 youths on skills acquisition
A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Rotarian Ujueze Somtoo, has empowered 35 youths in skills acquisition to make them self-reliant.
Don restates importance of girl-child education in society
A don, Dr Jamila Aliyu-Mohammed, of the Ahmadu Bello University has stressed the need for girl-child education for the benefit and well-being of the society.
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‘Decade Old Story’ wins GTBank’s dusty manuscript contest
A manuscript written almost ten years ago has been selected as the winner of the Dusty Manuscript Contest; a Prize organized for budding Nigerian writers.
World Cup: Nigerian enters Finland illegally from Russia
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Woman loses car to lover she met on Facebook
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Diego Maradona: Don’t blame Lionel Messi for Iceland draw
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has absolved Lionel Messi of blame after the Albiceleste captain missed a penalty in the country’s 1-1 draw against Iceland in their Group D encounter in Moscow on Saturday, at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Survey: Children in UK exceed annual sugar intake limit in six months
Children in UK have consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar in less than six months, public health figures showed.
US calls for crackdown on South Sudan war money invested in Kenya
The United States urged Kenya on Wednesday to investigate properties and assets owned by elite families from South Sudan, including its president and his rival, who have enriched themselves in their country's civil war raging since 2013.
World Cup: Nwankwo Kanu apologises for Super Eagles defeat to Croatia
Former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu is confident the Super Eagles can still bounce back despite their 2-0 defeat to the Croatia in their Russia 2018 World Cup Group D opening game on Saturday.