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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.
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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG
” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
• The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.
Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.
He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.
“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.
“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.
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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.
This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.
During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.
He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .
Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.
From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.
On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.
He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.
Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.
The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.
Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.
The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.
Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.
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