District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate

By: Yahaya Wakili

In his effort to bring unity among his people, the district head of Watinane in the Tikau emirate council of Yobe state, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane, has called on the traditional title holders to always be loyal to the emirate.

He made the call today while the Waziri and Zanna Kura of Watinane district, Alhaji Yahaya Hassan and Alhaji Abubakar Musa, paid him homage at his palace in Watinane town, respectively.

Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane said the appointing of such traditional title holders will bring unity among the entire people, as well asbring development to the district, adding that this is the main purpose of appointing these traditional title holders.

The district head urged the new traditional title holders to be loyal to the emirate, noted that at any time when the emirate calls them, let them respond on time as soon as possible, and pray to Almighty Allah to guide and help us all to move the domain forward.

Speaking earlier, the new Waziri of Watinane, Alhaji Yahaya Hassan, said they were at this palace to express their gratitude to the district head for offering them this opportunity to contribute their quarter to the development of the district.

He thanks the district head for giving them this appointment, assuring that they will give him all the necessary support and cooperation to see that this district and Tikau emirate council move forward.

Also speaking, the new Zanna Kura, Alhaji Abubakar Musa, thanks the district head, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane, for this gesture and calls on the people to acquire education, both Islamic and Western education.

Alhaji Abubakar maintained that acquiring knowledge is very important; it will help you in your life, even in your business activities or farming activities; it will assist you. The Waziri position is the most senior among the traditional titleholders.

Dignitaries accompany the Waziri and Zanna Kura, including Zanna Yawudima of the Pataskum emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Amana, Madakin Baino, Alhaji Bala NEPA, Galadiman Watinane, Malam Musa, among others.

District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate

Clash Between Fulani and Hunters Leads to Fatality in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

A fatal clash between Fulani herders and hunters in Gidan Ori Kajan Village, Matari, Kaduna State, has resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man, Haladu Saidu.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on May 3, 2025, when a group of hunters, reportedly from Wucicciri Village, Zaria, armed with sticks, swords, cutlasses, and accompanied by dogs, stormed the Fulani settlement in Gidan Ori Kajan.

The altercation, believed to have stemmed from an ongoing dispute, led to Saidu being struck on the head. He was rushed to the Maigana Health Center, where he was confirmed dead. On the family’s request, the body was released for burial according to Islamic rites without a post-mortem examination.

Following the incident, police in Maigana, led by the DPO, arrested five individuals in connection with the killing.

The suspects, identified as Abdulaziz Magaji (25), Kamaludin Abubakar (33), Ali Idris (36), Saminu Dahiru (25), and Jamilu Umar (26), all of Wucicciri Village, are currently under investigation.

Clash Between Fulani and Hunters Leads to Fatality in Kaduna

Customs CG to Deliver 2025 UNIFEMGA Reunion Lecture in Ile-Ife

By: Michael Mike

All is set for a transformative discourse on Cross Border Trade and Security by Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi , Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service at the 2025 annual national reunion conference of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA).

The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, will take place at the prestigious Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

In a statement by Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo, Chairman of the Planning Committee, and Ibrahim Fagbenro, Public Relations Officer, stated that Adeniyi, an Alumnus, will speak on the Topic of the Conference “Cross Border Trade and Security Implications On the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global Trade Dynamics“.

The statement added that the three-day conference, running from Friday, May 9, to Sunday, May 11, 2025, promises a rich array of activities aimed at fostering intellectual discourse, networking, and community engagement.

Obayopo said that the event will be graced by Gov. Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, as Special Guest of Honour, His Imperial Majesty and the Royal Father of the Day, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II while the Chairman of the occasion is Dr Muritadha Adeyemi Adeniji, Managing Director/CEO, Starling Global and Ideal Limited, with Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, as the Host Vice-Chancellor.

Others expected at the reunion include Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), three UNIFEMGA Vice-Chancellors of University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), Prof. Musa Aibinu of Summit University Offa and Prof. Akeem Lasisi of Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila Orangun, among others.

The conference will kick off with a Jumat Service to be led by the Chief Imam, Prof. Abubakar Sanusi, followed by a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of the Institution and networking dinner featuring UNIFEMGA Investors Forum 2.0 on Friday, May 9, to be hosted by Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti, BOT Chairman of UNIFEMGA, and Pro-Chancellor of Summit University Offa.

Other slated event include the “UNIFEMGA INVESTORS’ FORUM,” modelled after the popular TV show “Dragons’ Den,” offering entrepreneurs a platform to pitch their businesses to potential investors.

The reunion activities will also include a welcome reception for all delegates, student picnic, presentation of scholarship grants, AGM, Students empowerment programme, keep-fit exercises, and novelty matches among branches.

Reflecting on the uniqueness of this reunion, Alhaji Mohammed Buari UNIFEMGA National President, noted its alignment with the commencement of his tenure, expressing optimism that all delegates will have a fun filled conference.

With over 300 delegates, including those from the Diaspora, already registered, the 2025 National reunion conference promises to be a gathering of minds committed to progress and unity.

Customs CG to Deliver 2025 UNIFEMGA Reunion Lecture in Ile-Ife