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Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN)

KACRAN call on other Governors to emulate governor Buni’s directive on the palliative distribution committee to be fair and just.

We absolutely believe that, with the exception of very small children, all Nigerians are fully aware/feeling the painful negative impact of total removal of oil subsidy by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCON, President Federal Republic of Nigeria and his plan to give palliative to about 50, 000,000 Nigerians in order to minimally reduce the untold shardship brought by the removal of the said subsidy.

Nigerians will recall that, there was a successful meeting held in Lagos sometime last month between our President and Governors where they mutually agreed that, the palliative will be distributed to Nigerians through our State governors probably for the fact that, the rulling party is in control of more than twenty states in the country and because the State Governments are more closer to the grassroots than the federal government and that the President wanted to create harmonious working relation with all the state governors of the federation regardless of their party affiliation or for the reason only best known to the President and his close aides.

So, for what ever reason that led to the federal government agreeing to allow the states to hundle the issuance of the palliative under discussion to their subjects that is not the center or point of our discussion.

But, before we state what motivated KACRAN to issue this press release, let us hurriedly and categorically state that if there is any time in the over two hundred years of the history of Nigeria where most of the people of the country are disparately/blindly in need of palliative, it is this time around. Sincerely speaking, Nigerians are currently faced with serious pressing problems on how to survive because the prices of food stuff and social amenities are on daily basis rise beyond reach of the common man.

And because of the above mentioned reason, million Nigerians as we are talking now are finding it extremely difficult to afford one meal on daily basis.

We have being sorrowfully/sympathetically receiving calls from our members from various states intimating us that, sometimes some Nigerians will stay for several days without cooking food in their houses.

More so, it is an open secret that hundred thousands Nigerians, if not millions, are now painfully forced to resort to begging for their survival.

And it is on such sad development that His Excellency, President Bala Ahmed Tinubu due to his magnanimity and serious concern on the aforementioned sad situation that, in his bid to drastically reduce the numerous sudden hardship caused by the total oil subsidy removal introduced a plan to massively distribute palliative to million Nigerians.

We are also aware that most of our state governors have already started distributing palliative through various ways or means.

In Yobe State for example, His Excellency, Hon Mai Mala Buni, CON, (Chiroman Gujba) in his good intention to see that all people of the state regardless of religion, tribe, political inclinations are treated justly and equitably, wisely formed the palliative distribution committee whose membership were drawn from various Political Parties in the state; labour Union; NUJ; Lawyers; people with disabilities; Women Associations etc and warned them to give palliative to all Yobean and those who are living in the state without segregation.

Impressingly, when swearing in the palliative distribution committee in Damaturu, the State Capital, Governor Mai Mala Buni boldly stated that, the palliative is for all people of the state so that the members must make sure that they carry out their assignment with objectivity and fear of God so that they will be fair and just to all.

In view of the above positive development which Hon Mai Mala Buni displayed an his examplary Sterling leadership quality, we of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), wish to appeal to all Nigerian state Governors to kindly emulate Buni’s example to graciously advise their distribution committees to make sure that they treat their people objectively, because, it is only by so doing that all Nigerians will enjoy the gesture of His Excellency President Bala Ahmed Tinubu, who wanted to cushion the suffering of millions Nigerians resulting from the total oil subsidy removal.

In conclusion we want to use this medium to express our deepest appreciation and commendation to our able Deputy Governor, Hon Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fine), and Secretary to the State Government, Alh Baba Malam Wali mni, for their total commitment towards making sure that the palliatives are taking to the door steps of good people of Yobe State to insure the workability of the strong directive given by His Excellency Hon Mai Mala Buni.

So help us God

Signed

Hon Khalil Mohd Bello National President

Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN)

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Army troops restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Sokoto

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By: Zagazola Makama

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have restored normalcy to Karangiya and Danjawo villages in Silame Local Government Area following a violent clash between farmers and herders on Sunday.

Zagazola reliably informed by sources that the clash erupted at about 9 a.m. over alleged cultivation of farmlands along cattle routes.

According to the sources, the altercation between Hausa farmers from Karangiya and Fulani herders from Danjawo escalated into violence before security operatives intervened.

The troops swiftly moved to the scene to restore order.

Nine people from both sides five farmers and four herders sustained varying degrees of injuries. Five were treated and discharged at the Silame General Hospital, while three others are still receiving treatment.

The Chairman of Silame Local Government Area has convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting to find a lasting solution to the dispute.

Intensive patrols and surveillance have been intensified in the affected communities, while calm has been restored.

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WANEP Hosts National Briefing on Rising Concerns of Religious Radicalism•Highlights risks of unregulated Madrassas in Nigeria

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•Highlights risks of unregulated Madrassas in Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), under the EU-supported Research and Action for Peace (REcAP) program, hosted a national deliberative briefing to present key findings from two studies exploring the ideological, cultural, and security implications of madrassas in both Northern and Southwestern Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a statement made available on Monday by Mr Emmanuel Ami-Okhani, the representative of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in Nigeria.

The session was attended by policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, and security stakeholders, focused on understanding how religious education intersects with radical ideologies, external funding, and youth identity in Nigeria.

The REcAP project, implemented by WANEP in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), aims to strengthen the role of civil society and research in shaping effective responses to conflict, violent extremism, and peacebuilding across West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin.

One of the working paper presentations of a major study titled “Madrasas, Charities and Religious Radicalism in Northern Nigeria: A Study of the Almajiri System,” authored by Prof. Freedom Onuoha, Dr Saheed Babajide Owonikoko, and Dr Chukwuma Okoli, explored the theological foundations and operational structures of the Almajiri system, particularly in Abuja, Kano, and Borno states, regions selected for their population size, security relevance, and Islamic education presence.

The research highlighted that the Almajiri system, rooted in the Arabic term al-muhajirun (meaning “to migrate for knowledge”), has historically served as a respected Islamic education platform but has since suffered neglect, a lack of regulation, and infiltration by unverified foreign actors.

According to Owonikoko, who presented the paper, the study found evidence of informal funding from foreign religious charities, mainly from the Middle East. Still, it warned that such support is largely undocumented, making it difficult to monitor for extremist influence.

He disclosed that, based on interviews conducted with school custodians, scholars, former Almajiri students, and security agents, a key concern is the lack of transparency surrounding financial donations and the ideological content introduced by some foreign-linked clerics.

He cited historical and contemporary cases where charities from countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran supported specific sectarian ideologies within Almajiri schools. However, direct links between this support and actual radicalisation remain hard to legally establish due to the clandestine nature of donations.

Owonikoko noted during the presentation that “most Almajiri schools are not documented or supervised, making them vulnerable to ideological manipulation through informal funding channels.”

“While the majority of Almajiri students are peaceful and focused on Quranic education, the lack of structure creates loopholes that can be exploited by extremist elements.”

A second study titled “Madrassas and Islamic Extremism among Teenage Muslim Students in Southwestern Nigeria” was presented by Dr Busari Dauda of the University of Ilorin. Co-authored with Dr Alatise Remi Kasalla from Osogbo, provided an empirical view of how madrassas are shaping youth religious identity in the South-West amidst growing ideological influences from the Middle East.

Unlike the Northern context, madrassas in Ilorin, Ibadan, and Osogbo were found to be more structured, often registered with education ministries and integrated into Yoruba Islamic cultural life, Dr Dauda revealed.

However, the study noted that sectarian interests and prestige-seeking among madrassa founders contribute to the proliferation of ideologically driven schools. Economic motivations and cultural acceptance also play significant roles in their expansion.

Dauda, during his presentation, stressed that, while the study found no widespread evidence of violent radicalisation, it did highlight growing perceptions of global injustice among teenage students, particularly around issues like the Palestinian conflict and Western treatment of Muslims.

He said, these sentiments, amplified by digital media and foreign ideological narratives, shape how young Muslims interpret their religious and social identity.

Dauda emphasised that “extremism is not part of the curriculum, but ideological influences can filter in through sect-based teachings and global narratives of Muslim victimhood.”

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Army troops recover 70 rustled livestock after gun duel with bandits in Katsina

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Army troops recover 70 rustled livestock after gun duel with bandits in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Katsina have recovered 70 goats and several sheep after engaging suspected bandits in a fierce gun battle in Bakori Local Government Area of the state.

Sources indicated that the incident occurred on Oct. 25, 2025, at about 11:50 p.m., when armed men suspected to be bandits loyal to a notorious leader known as “Abaku Aiki” who reportedly distanced himself from the recent peace accord invaded Ganjar and Alhazawa, two remote villages under Bakori LGA.

The bandits reportedly kidnapped an unspecified number of residents and rustled several domestic animals during the attack.

The troops in collaboration with other security agencies intercepted the bandits at Laila Forest. A sustained exchange of gunfire ensued, forcing the criminals to abandon the stolen animals and flee into the forest.

The sources confirmed that 70 goats and some sheep were successfully recovered, while efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing bandits and rescue the abducted victims.

The troops assured residents of continuous patrol and collaboration with security agencies to ensure peace and stability in the area.

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