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Sheikh Al-Azhar Meets Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, to Discuss Cooperation in Religious and Educational Fields
Sheikh Al-Azhar Meets Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, to Discuss Cooperation in Religious and Educational Fields
By: Our Reporter
The Governor of Borno State praises the Grand Imam’s role in promoting coexistence among nations.
Today, Monday, His Eminence, the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, received Prof Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, accompanied by a delegation of state officials who are graduates of Al-Azhar. The meeting aimed to explore ways to support the people and imams of Borno State in religious and educational fields.
The Grand Imam emphasized Al-Azhar’s commitment to supporting Muslims in Nigeria by sending educational and religious missions, welcoming Nigerian students to study at Al-Azhar, and offering scholarships, particularly to Nigerian students. He noted that Al-Azhar currently hosts more than 5,000 Nigerian students across various educational levels and provides 55 scholarships annually to Nigerian students. Additionally, 12 Al-Azhar envoys are dispatched to Nigeria to promote the values of moderation and balance.
For his part, Mr. Babagana Zulum expressed his happiness at meeting the Grand Imam, praising his efforts in fostering tolerance and peaceful coexistence among nations. He also commended Al-Azhar’s leading role in supporting education and spreading Islamic teachings in Nigeria. The governor highlighted that Borno State is home to an Al-Azhar institute established in 1991, which educates a large number of male and female students. This institute has significantly contributed to strengthening Islamic culture and promoting Al-Azhar’s moderate approach throughout the state.
The Governor of Borno affirmed his country’s aspiration to expand cooperation with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, increase the number of scholarships offered to Nigerian students, and benefit from the training programs for Borno’s imams at Al-Azhar’s International Academy for Training Imams and Preachers. These efforts aim to protect youth from extremist ideologies and leverage Al-Azhar’s expertise in spreading the values of moderation and reinforcing concepts of tolerance among the diverse components of Nigerian society.
Sheikh Al-Azhar Meets Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, to Discuss Cooperation in Religious and Educational Fields
Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp
By: Zagazola Makama
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old girl for allegedly dumping a newborn infant’s body in a pit toilet within the Charamari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Monguno.
According to a Police source on May 22, 2025, at about 9:15 a.m., it was reported that earlier the same day at around 6:00 a.m., the body of a newly born infant was found abandoned in one of the camp’s pit toilets.
The sources said that the suspect, identified as Yafalmata Alhaji Mustapha, aged 15 years, and a resident of the camp, is currently in police custody for investigation.
“Police and medical experts visited the scene where photographs were taken, and the infant’s body was evacuated to General Hospital Monguno. The medical doctor confirmed the infant dead upon arrival, and the corpse was deposited at the hospital for autopsy,”said the sources.
Following the autopsy, the body was released to the Camp Chairman of Charamari IDP Camp for burial according to Islamic rites.
Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp
Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Two armed robbers were fatally injured by angry villagers following an attack at Charimeleri Bush in Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred occurred on May 21, 2025, at about 5:30 p.m., when two unknown armed men armed with machetes, knives, bow and arrow pursued two young boys, Abdu Ali and Abba Ali who were grazing a flock of 25 sheep in Charimeleri Bush.
The suspects stole the entire flock and fled, but the boys ran home to alert their father, Bukar Umara. Villagers quickly mobilized and followed the rustlers’ footprints, eventually intercepting them and recovering the stolen sheep.
A violent confrontation ensued during which one of the robbers stabbed a villager, Fannami Bukar, in the chest. The villagers retaliated, fatally injuring both suspects, leading to their death.
Security forces promptly visited the scene, documented the incident with photographs, and recovered exhibits including a bow and arrow, a sheath knife, and two head veils.
The two injured robbers were rushed to Gubio General Hospital where they were certified dead by the attending doctor.
The stabbed victim was taken to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) Gubio for treatment and is reportedly responding well to medical care.
Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno
Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Ogun has arrested one of its officers, Police Constable Idris Oloyede, over alleged involvement in conspiracy, stealing, cybercrime and other related offences.
Zagazola was reliably informed that the arrest was carried out on Wednesday by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta.
A police sources told Zagazola that Oloyede, who bears Force Number 537972, is attached to the patrol team at Odeda Divisional Headquarters.
According to the police sources, the arrest followed credible intelligence and investigation that linked the officer to the suspected crimes.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Odeda Division immediately released the officer for further interrogation upon the arrival of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspect has been transferred to the SCID for detailed investigation.
Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun
Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp
Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno
Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun
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