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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Nigerian TikToker jailed for ‘making it rain' with naira bills at party, must now campaign against currency abuse online
KANO (Nigeria), May 29 — A Nigerian court yesterday sentenced a popular TikToker to six months in jail for 'spraying' the local naira currency into the air at a party, a common local celebratory practice. Murja Kunya, a TikToker from northern Nigerian city of Kano with more than a million followers was sentenced by a federal high court in the city after pleading guilty to the offence, court documents show. Justice Simon Amobeda gave Kunya an option of 50,000 naira (RM140) fine and gave an order appointing her as an online campaigner against naira abuse using her huge following on social media. Kunya, a 26-year old social media influencer, has earned notoriety for serially running afoul with the law for her online videos deemed immoral by authorities in the predominantly Muslim conservative city. Her offensive videos led to her several arrests and arraignment in court by the Sharia police called Hisbah. She was arrested by Nigeria's anti-graft agency, the EFCC, in January after an online video showed her spraying naira notes in a hotel room in the city, an act prohibited under Nigerian law. The social media influencer was granted administrative bail by the EFCC but absconded and failed to appear in court for arraignment. She was rearrested in March, after weeks of hide-and-seek with EFCC operatives and arraigned in court where she pleaded guilty. Celebrating with bank notes, known as 'spraying', is common at Nigerian weddings and parties, but prohibited by law for insulting the national naira currency. Since last year the EFCC has been enforcing a 2007 law outlawing the abuse and mutilation of the naira, while critics say the law is being selectively enforced. Several celebrities have been arrested and taken to court under the law which provides for up to six months jail term and a 50,000 naira fine. — AFP
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Court sentence man wey burn mosque for Kano to death by hanging but e go first chop 150 strokes of cane
One Shari'a Court wey siddon for Kano, on Monday, don sentence one 38-year-old, Shafi'u Abubakar, to death by hanging and 150 strokes of cane for setting one mosque on fire and killing pipo. Di court charge Abubakar wit culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous hurt and mischief by fire. As di judge dey give judgment, Malam Halhalatu Khuza'i-Zakariyya tok say out of di seven witnesses wey di prosecution bring, na only di testimonies of two witnesses prove di case well-well. Di judge sentence di defendant to death by hanging for murder and 100 strokes of cane for attempted murder. E still order di defendant make e pay fine of N1,500 for causing grievous hurt and 50 strokes of cane for mischief by fire. Khuza'i-Zakariyya still order say make di state goment collect di defendant tricycle and sell am to repair di mosque e burn. Di Director of Public Prosecution for Kano State Ministry of Justice, Salisu Tahir, tok say di defendant commit di offence for Gadan Larabar Abasawa Village, Gezawa Local Goment, Kano, on May 15, 2024. Di defendant, however, bin plead guilty to all di charge dem dey accuse am. As e respond, di Defence Counsel, Hasiya Muhammad-Imam, beg for mercy on behalf of Abubakar, and beg di court make dem transfer am go Maximum Security Custodial Centre Janguza for Kano. You go recall say di incident happun on May 15, 2024 wen the worshippers dey do early morning prayers. About 11 pipo die immediately while 12 odas die later for Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano. Wetin happun bifor Dis incident happun for May 15, 2024 wen di worshippers dey do early morning prayers for for Gadan Larabar Abasawa Village, Gezawa Local Goment, Kano. Na bout 11 pipo die immediately while 12 odas die later for Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano. Imam wey dey lead di early morning prayer and three odas na im die afta di attack on di mosque. Di man wey im identity no dey known dat time bin set fire on di mosque for Laraba Abasawa wey dey for Gezawa Local goment area. Di incident wey happun early on Wednesday make pipo begin run upandan for di area to find how to save and rescue pipo wey dey trap inside di mosque. One pesin from di community bin tell BBC News Pidgin say di man allegedly pour petrol and set fire for di mosque wen about 40 pipo dey pray - e den lock di mosque. Di chief medical director, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Dr Hussaini Muhammad, wey bin attend to di patients, tok say 24 pipo na im dem carry come di hospital. E add say, one of dem bin don die bifor dem reach di hospital. "My broda die instantly afta we carry am come hospital". Brother of di deceased worshipper, Muttaka Halliru, tok. Haliru add say "At di time wen di fire happun, I dey house dey prepare to go for Sub'h prayer, den I hear Sulaiman dey shout fire for mosque." "Di remaining 22 pipo, get serious injury, sake of say plenty of dem get burn from head reach toe, while di oda one get burn for im back and hand," e tok. However, Kano Police tok say dem don arrest one man wey dem believe say na im set di mosque on fire during di early morning Sub'h prayer. Dem tok dis one for one statement wey Police tok-tok pesin SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa release for im social media. Di suspect wey be 38 years, claim say im action na sake of wahala wey e dey get wit im family members sake of inheritance. E tell police pipo say im family dem no share di inheritance well, and those wey e believe say cheat am be di pipo wey dey for mosque wen e bin torch am, di statement tok. SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa tok say dem dey hold di suspect for police station as dem kontinu to investigate di matter.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Experts explain benefits of garri and wetin too much consumption fit cause
Garri na one kain flour wey dem dey make from cassava tubers, and pipo for Nigeria and oda parts of West Africa dey chop am well-well. Some pipo dey use am make eba or soak am inside water join am wit milk, sugar, and groundnut. E get pipo wey believe say too much of garri fit affect pesin eye and dem believe say e also get oda health implications. Na dis kain tok-tok wey dey go round from pipo make BBC News Pidgin sidon wit health experts like Dietitian Sa'adatu Sulaiman and Dr Abdulmalik Ibrahim wey dey work for Gwarzo General Hospital for Kano, to know about di benefits and health implications of too much consumption of garri. Dietician Dr Sa'adatu Sulaiman tell BBC News Pidgin say "Pesin wey dey chop garri as balanced diet, e fit give im body plenty beta tins." On di oda hand, Dr Abdulmalik tok say garri fit get implications but only if dem no process cyanide wey dey inside well. E tok say, "Garri get one chemical wey dem dey call cyanogenic wey be dangerous poison for health." Some implications wey garri get Dis na some implications wey Dr Abdulmalik tok say dey inside garri wey fit affect health especially for pipo wey dey too exposed am. Health benefits of garri Dietician Sulaiman tok say If pesin chop garri as part of balanced diet, e fit give di body plenty beta tins:
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
EHealth Africa earns 'Best Place to Work' certification for the 4th consecutive year
Kano, Nigeria — eHealth Africa, a leading non-profit dedicated to strengthening health systems across the continent, is proud to announce its official recertification as one of the Best Places to Work globally for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year the organization has earned this prestigious recognition. This global recognition highlights eHealth Africa's continued commitment to fostering an inspiring, inclusive, and empowering workplace. eHealth Africa earned top scores in key areas including Learning & Development, Leadership, Talent Strategy, Culture, and Career Growth; a testament to the strength of its people-focused practices. The certification, awarded by the global Best Places to Work program, is based on a rigorous methodology that includes employee surveys and an independent audit of HR practices. It recognizes companies that consistently demonstrate excellence in employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and human capital development. Reacting to the award, Atef Fawaz, Executive Director of eHealth Africa, stated that, 'Being recertified among the best places to work is not a mere coincidence, but a reflection of our consistent intentionality in creating a workspace that inspires people to make meaningful impact across communities. This is another opportunity to celebrate the incredible team behind eHealth Africa's values and mission.' He added that, 'We have consistently implemented policies and practices that promote gender diversity, equity, and advancement, while actively working to dismantle biases that hinder gender inclusivity.' Since its founding, eHealth Africa has not only worked to build stronger health systems in underserved communities but has also prioritized creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports both personal and professional development. Its focus on continuous learning, leadership growth, and people-first strategies has driven internal success while advancing its mission to improve public health outcomes across Africa. About eHealth Africa eHealth Africa (eHA) is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening health systems across Africa through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions. Over the past 15 years, eHA has developed a robust technological and operational platform tailored to address complex health delivery challenges. By opening its operational, management, partnership, and technology platforms to others, eHA accelerates the adoption of impactful innovations. Leveraging global insights and local expertise, the organization develops sustainable public health solutions adaptable to diverse African contexts. eHA maintains country offices and local government coordinators across Nigeria, along with additional resource capacity and strategic partnerships in 27 other African countries across West, Central, East, and Southern Africa. For more information, visit: Media Contact: Favour Oriaku Knowledge Management and Communications Lead eHealth Africa For more information, please visit LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Press Contact: Grace Kelly Email: grace@
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Nigeria: Kano has achieved significant strides in health security — NHED
The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), has said that Kano State has made significant strides by being the first state in the country to adopt and domesticate health security and accountability aimed at having funds on the ground to confront an emergency breakout of epidemic. This was just as the body stressed the need for the media to track health financing allocations and expenditures to ensure greater transparency and accountability. Making this known, project technical adviser and director of the NHED, Dr Jerom Mafeni, said, 'We were here in Kano with the state government on finalising the health security finalisation and accountability. 'This will help Kano strengthen health security preparedness. The major benefits is that whenever there is a epidemic,like outbreak of meanigjtiese or cholera, the state would not be caught unaware financially to confront with money. 'This indicated that the state has in place immediate system to respond to limit the number of lives that could have lost to such an epidemic. 'In adopting this framework, Kano state indeed been the first state not only to adopting this framework, but also domesticated the framework within the state.' As well as passing the health security bill and establishing the agencies look after the epidemic and preparedness to confront it headlong and solve the problem. According to NHED, such strides include the passage of the public health security bill and the government's formal adoption of the Health Security Financing Accountability Framework (HSFAF). According to him, the media has a role to play in scrutinising public funds, track spending and ensure transparency in order to avoid mismanagement and ensure that the funds serve the purpose intended 'Health security is not just a government responsibility it is a public good. 'We urge you to track the implementation of this framework, spotlight both progress and bottlenecks, and keep the spotlight on health security financing – not only in emergencies, but every day. 'The HSFAF provided a structure to follow the money, track spending and support transparency,' he said Mafeni, commended Kano state Government for the passage of the public health security bill and the government's formal adoption of the HSFAF. Meanwhile, in a statement by NHED's Communication Lead, Tessy Nongo Maina, said the Network made the submission during a media briefing in partnership with civil society stakeholders held in Kano on Wednesday to spotlight the importance of accountability in health security financing in Kano State. She then described the strides as critical first steps toward building a system that ensures readiness in the face of health emergencies. 'However, progress cannot stop at policy adoption. Implementation requires resources, monitoring and public engagement. This is where the media has a vital role to play. 'NHED is calling on journalists to go beyond one-time event reporting to ask tough questions, track funding flows, and bring attention to both gaps and achievements in epidemic preparedness. 'Health security is not just a government responsibility it is a public good. Journalists must help keep this issue on the agenda by telling data-driven, human-centered stories that make health security financing relevant to everyday citizens. 'The HSFAF provides a structure to follow the money, track spending, and support transparency. But without data and public oversight, it risks remaining on paper,' the statement said. NHED called for continued collaboration with the media to ensure that 'these tools are fully operational and impactful.' 'We cannot afford to be reactive in the face of health threats. The systems we build now -including systems of accountability will determine how we respond. 'The media is not a bystander in this process. You are essential partners in building public trust and strengthening preparedness. 'We invite all members of the press to take up this challenge and keep health security in focus, not just today, but consistently, as we work to protect lives and build resilient systems in Kano State,' the statement added. Tessy Nongo said the media are critical and essential partners in building public trust and strengthening preparedness for epidemic and health threats. While the representative of the Kano State Civil Society Forum, Salisu Yusuf called on the government to publish it performance on quarterly basis to enable the residents to track and know if the public funds is really meeting their yearnings. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
