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Karai-Karai celebrates cultural heritage
Karai-Karai celebrates cultural heritage
By: Yahays Wakili
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Kauran Daular Usmaniya, has said that as a state, we are committed to promoting cultural tourism and preserving our cultural heritage for future generations, and culture also has the potential to unite us and drive socio-development.
The governor stated this today at the occasion of the Karai-Karai Annual International Festival, known as Bala Bara Majalam, in Jalam town of the Dambam local government area of Bauchi state.
Ably represented by the Commissioner of the Bauchi State Ministry of Commerce, Tourism, and Culture, Alhaji Abdul Hassan said the Bauchi State Governor is passionate about the promotion of cultural festivals, which are a very important tool for the development of tourism and wealth creation.
“In Bauchi state, we are dedicated to creating an enabling environment for cultural expression and exchange. We have established various initiatives aimed at promoting cultural festivals, heritage sites, and traditional arts and crafts, he said.
Sen. Bala emphasizes the significance of cultural diplomacy in promoting national development. By sharing our cultural heritage within and outside the world, we can foster greater understanding and cooperation among natives.
Also speaking at the occasion, Yobe State Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana Wazirin Fune, said the event, which was held on 14th January 2025, was a vibrant and culturally rich event that brought together Karai-Karai worldwide to celebrate their beautiful cultural heritage.
Gubana advised the participants to continue sensitizing people across their communities on the need for promoting peace and understanding among themselves and the state in general.
He revealed that Karai-Karai people are known for hard work, loyalty, and tolerance; he commended them for their patience and support of Mai Mala Buni’s administration.
The deputy governor further commended the leadership of Karai-Karai from Yobe and Bauchi states, adding that the festival will go a long way in promoting mutual coexistence, togetherness, unity, and peace among individuals.
The special guest speaker at the occasion, Alhaji Mahmood Yayale Ahmed, who was the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Ajiyan Katagum, revealed that the event has, over time, become an event where the Karai-Karai people evaluate the progress of their people at home and in the diaspora as well as fashion out ways of doing more to impact the upcoming generations.
He said the Karai-Karai cultural festival is a veritable tool for unity and economic development, which must be sustained and promoted beyond the shores of the country, and calls on the other tribes to emulate the Karai-Karai cultural festival. The annual festival featured the spiritual appearance of Makuyi and an annual message from him, as well as the display of traditional cultural dances.
Thereafter the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana Wazirin Fune, presents a gift for Alhaji Aji Yarima Bularafa to the Karai-Karai people, being he is a servant of Karai-Karai.
Karai-Karai celebrates cultural heritage
Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A phone shop operator, Idris Yakubu, was on Tuesday stabbed to death during a robbery at his shop and residence in Dakibiyu Village, Abuja.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. when a group of unidentified assailants reportedly broke into his premises, stole several mobile phones, and fatally stabbed him on the left side of his back.
He was later rushed to the Gwarinpa General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead on arrival.
Sources close to the family said the assailants targeted valuable phones before attacking Yakubu, who was believed to have tried to resist the robbery.
Upon receipt of a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer of Jabi Division swiftly dispatched a patrol team to the scene.
A police sources said that the victim was found lying in a pool of blood and was rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The family of the deceased requested the release of the body for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, and the request was granted after due documentation.
The sources said investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen phones and track down the fleeing suspects.
Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
By: Zagazola Makama
A 25-year-old man, Usman Mohammed, has died after being stabbed during a confrontation over his girlfriend in the Barikin-Sale area of Minna, Niger State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred late on Monday night when Usman went to visit his girlfriend, Halima Usman, at Deeper Life Upper Base in Barikin-Sale.
While they were seated outside chatting, three young men identified as Barafi, Ayya, and another yet to be identified approached them and allegedly attempted to woo Halima.
According to eyewitnesses, the men offered Halima ₦5,000 to go out with them, which she declined. The situation escalated when the men became violent, leading to one of them stabbing Usman in the back with a dagger.
Usman was rushed to the General Hospital in Minna, where he was admitted for treatment. However, he died from his injuries in the early hours of Tuesday at about 2:30 a.m.
One of the suspects, identified as Ahmed Mohammed, has reportedly been apprehended, while efforts are ongoing to locate the other two individuals believed to be involved in the attack.
Police officers visited the scene and took photographs of the deceased before depositing the corpse at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
One of the suspects, Ahmed Mohammed, has been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining culprits currently at large.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a herder and rustled livestock in Burum Village bush area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, police authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred on June 9 at about 6:00 p.m. when the assailants, armed with machetes, attacked 20-year-old Riskuwa Ibrahim while he was grazing his herd.
The father of the victim, Ibrahim Buba, reported the incident stating that his son sustained grievous injuries to the head, hand, and back during the attack.
The terrorists reportedly made away with twenty-eight (28) sheep to an unknown destination.
He was rushed to the hospital where he was recovering.
Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno
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Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
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