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Hajj: Avoid money laundering, Sanwo-Olu tells intending pilgrims
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has cautioned intending pilgrims against engaging in money laundering and other criminal activities during their pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a one-day seminar and special prayers for the 2024 Hajj Intending Pilgrims in Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), emphasized the severe penalties for money laundering and urged pilgrims to avoid carrying prohibited items such as hard drugs, kolanuts, and bitter kola.
The seminar, themed “Significance of Hajj in the Lifetime of Man,” was organized by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and Ministry of Home Affairs. Sanwo-Olu encouraged the pilgrims to be exemplary representatives of Nigeria and Lagos State, advising them to conduct themselves respectfully and adhere to the rules and regulations during their stay. He also committed to covering the costs for sacrificial lambs, visits to holy sites, and spiritual clothing for the pilgrims from the state.
The governor asked the pilgrims to pray for the success of the Nigerian President, the administration’s nation-building efforts, and for peace and progress in Lagos. He expressed hope that Almighty Allah would accept their prayers and ensure their safe return.
Mr. Olanrewaju Layode, Commissioner for Home Affairs, urged the 1,875 participants to maintain good conduct, reflecting the behavior of previous pilgrims. Sheikh AbdulRahman Lukman, Chief Imam of Igbogbo Central Mosque, highlighted the importance of Hajj, stressing that it requires pilgrims to be sin-free and committed to spiritual growth, with an emphasis on holiness and the fear of Allah.
In his welcome address, Imam Shakiru Gafar, the Board Chairman, encouraged participants to ask questions and strictly follow the rules. Special prayers were also offered for the successful governance of President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, and Lagos residents.
NAN
The Kaduna State Police Command has revealed the identity of the man who caused panic after charging towards President Bola Tinubu during his visit to the state.
According to the police, the suspect has been identified as Umar Mohammed, a resident of Anguwan Muazu in Kaduna.
The incident happened during the commissioning of a 300-bed specialist hospital in Millennium City.
As President Tinubu was addressing the audience, Mohammed suddenly broke through the crowd and rushed toward him, triggering a swift response from security operatives.
The moment left Tinubu visibly shocked, as seen in a widely shared video showing his startled reaction and the confusion among his security team.
Police later disclosed that the man has a mental health condition he has lived with since birth.
They described his actions as unplanned and driven by excitement, adding that he was unarmed and posed no real threat after being restrained.
Despite the scare, the event continued as planned.
Governor Uba Sani led the inauguration of the hospital, which is expected to boost healthcare access in Kaduna.
Video credit: TVC (Twitter)
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Hardship: Govs Agree to Dismantle Illegal Road Blocks, Multiple Taxes
The communique was signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have agreed to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes across the country.
They made the resolution after a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja, which ended early Thursday.
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communique at the end of the meeting, said that the governors resolved to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes, which they said contributed to food inflation in the country.
The communique was signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
(ThisDay)
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TCN Records 42 Incidents of Transmission Lines Vandalisms Within Seven Months
The major effect of the vandalism is the disruption of power supply across the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, as the generated power from the generation station could not be wheeled to the distribution ends.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recorded 42 vandalism incidents on its infrastructures between January to June 2025 and which affected a total of 178 transmission towers nationwide.
The General Manager of Transmission Service at TCN, Mr Ali Sharifa, who made this known yesterday in Keffi, Nasarawa State, lamented that 2024 and 2025 have been the most trying times for TCN concerning vandalism of its transmission line infrastructure by non-state actors.
“A total of 86 towers were vandalized in 2024, with 26 towers completely down, which left affected states in total darkness. While in the first and second quarters of 2025, a total of 42 acts of vandalism were recorded affecting a total of 178 towers,” he said.
He emphasized that the major effect of the vandalism is the disruption of power supply across the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, as the generated power from the generation station could not be wheeled to the distribution ends.
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