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Chief Imam Of Kebbi’s Oldest Mosque Resigns
The Kebbi Government has officially approved the resignation of Sheikh Rufa’i Ibrahim, the Chief Imam of the historic Wala Mosque in Birnin Kebbi.
Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Aliyu, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, announced this during a press briefing on Sunday.
He urged the Gwandu Emirate Council to begin the process of appointing a new Chief Imam for the Wala Jumu’at Mosque.
Sani-Aliyu additionally backed the selection of Mallam Mammam Nata’ala as the interim Chief Imam, following the Birnin Kebbi Local Government Council’s instruction. He explained that the former Chief Imam’s resignation, tendered for personal reasons, was acknowledged by the local government council and endorsed by the state government.
The commissioner refuted speculations suggesting that Sheikh Ibrahim resigned due to monetary disputes or feeling shortchanged by his subordinates.
He said “Gov. Nasir Idris in his compassionate disposition gave financial support to Imam (leaders) of Jumu’at Mosques in the state to assist them cushion the effect of present economic hardship in the country and help those around them.
“Government has never received any report of sharp practice in the sharing of the money; therefore, the allegation of short changing the former chief imam by his aides, is untrue.”
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmad-Birnin-Kebbi, in his remarks dismissed any political motivations behind the situation.
He emphasized that in a democratic society, an Imam is free to hold political views different from the ruling administration without fear of reprisal.
He said “We are in a democratic setting, Imam can profess political ideology different from the ruling administration without molestation or harassment. Our governor is all accommodating, every indigene of Kebbi is dear to him.
“Those peddling rumour of political differences as a reason for the resignation of the chief imam are wrong. Sheikh Ibrahim relinquished his position on personal volition.”
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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