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Hajj: Seven Nigerians Pilgrim Arrested In Saudi Arabia
Seven Nigerians have been arrested in Saudi Arabia for not having their NUSUK identity cards.
A circular dated June 6, directed to States Muslim Pilgrims’ and Welfare Boards (SMPWBs) by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON’s Coordinator in Makkah, Aliyu Tanko, said the pilgrims were arrested in front of their hotels and from two states.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced the NUSUK card to identify legal pilgrims participating in the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
The latest development was aimed at forestalling a repeat of last year, where illegal pilgrims overran the Mina camps, leaving some Nigerians not to have access to services they paid for.
Tanko stated that the advisory becomes essential as the authorities would intensify the arrest of people without their cards as the month of Dhul Hijjah begins soon.
He further directed all SMPWBs and tour Operator Companies to increase awareness among their pilgrims about the mandatory possession of Nusuk ID Cards, which must be collected from the Mutawwif officials upon arrival in Makkah to avoid any inconvenience or disruption in their spiritual journey.
The circular read, “NAHCON wishes to reiterate its advisory and appeal on the collection and use of Nusuk ID Cards by pilgrims on Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“The Commission warns that already, seven Nigerian pilgrims from two States were arrested in front of their hotels on the 5th and 6th of June, for not being in possession of their Nusuk ID cards.
“It is imperative to carry these cards at all times as they are the recognized means of identifying pilgrims and also having access to key areas during Hajj. Pilgrims with smartphones can download the NUSUK app from Playstore or iTunes stores, use their passport and visa numbers to activate and access digital copies of their NUSUK cards.
“Not having Hajj permits, habouring or aiding those without it attracts SR10,000 fine, 6 months’ imprisonment, deportation and banning from Saudi Arabia for 10 years.”
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Galatasaray technical director opens up on nature of Osimhen’s contract
Galatasaray technical director Okan Buruk has confirmed the presence of a clause in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen loan deal.
Buruk explains that the January clause in Victor Osimhen’s contract allows the player to explore opportunities with various interested clubs during the January transfer window.
This statement came during an interview on the official website of the Turkish champions, where Buruk discussed various topics related to the team.
During the interview, Buruk explained that Osimhen would like to stay at Galatasaray until the end of the season.
He noted that although there is a transfer clause in force, the player has expressed his intention to stay at the club, which he reiterated from the beginning of his arrival.
He stated, “Osimhen wants to stay here until the season is over and he has said this consistently. Although there is a clause regarding January transfers, ultimately it is the player’s decision and he feels committed to staying.”
Reflecting on how the club secured Osimhen’s services, Buruk shared: “I traveled to Milan when I had the chance. Because I lived there for three years, I feel comfortable there. We didn’t talk about football during my visit; instead, we enjoyed dinner together for two days, which helped foster a good relationship. After a match against Adana Demirspor, we had a video call at the airport to discuss the options, and after careful consultation with our transfer committee and the president, we completed the transfer.”
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on the final day of the summer transfer window after negotiations with Chelsea and Al Ahly failed to materialize. He quickly adapted to his new surroundings and made significant contributions with eight goals and four assists in just nine appearances in all competitions.
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Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa says he’s not aware of vote buying on his behalf
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has stated that he was not aware that his political associates bought votes on his behalf.
This is coming a few hours after he emerged victorious in all the 18 local government areas of the state.
According to report, the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was accused of vote-buying after his victory in the November 16 election.
However, speaking in an interview with Channel TV on Sunday night, the governor noted that the oppositions are using the vote-buying allegation as an excuse for their loss.
“I’m not aware of such. The opposition will want to say that to make excuses for their failure, but for us, it is what we worked for; the people have spoken through their votes.
” There won’t be any reason to buy votes because Ondo people know what they want. I’m not aware of people buying votes on my behalf.”
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Uncovered! World Bank exposes $32m missing funds in Nigeria’s water project
In Nigeria’s water project, the World Bank has discovered $32 million in undeclared payments.
The banks recently released their FY2024 Sanctions System Annual Report, which included this information.
According to the study, the lost monies were meant to improve Nigeria’s water infrastructure but were not properly accounted for, which led to an intervention to protect the project’s integrity.
“INT followed up on risks identified regarding a project in Nigeria’s water sector and flagged to operations the risk, which was associated with $32 million of unaccounted funds.”
The World Bank worked with the project team, which included the operations manager, financial management expert, and task team leader for Nigeria, in an effort to retrieve the money.
While $6 million is still in the project account to cover expected operating costs, the Central Bank of Nigeria has requested reimbursement of $22 million.
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