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Barcelona is reportedly contemplating a move to bring Brazilian superstar Neymar back to the Camp Nou. As reported by Spanish publication Sport on Thursday, the potential transfer is being considered an alternative option should the Catalans fail to secure their primary target, Erling Haaland, from Manchester City. Barcelona have identified Haaland as their “top priority”

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ASR Africa has commenced the reconstruction of the Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque in Zaria. This historic event was organized by the Zazzau Emirate Council, under the leadership of the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a remarkable journey and has distinguished personalities in
ASR Africa kicks off re-construction of Mallam Abdulkarim Mosque in Zaria

ASR Africa has commenced the reconstruction of the Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque in Zaria. This historic event was organized by the Zazzau Emirate Council, under the leadership of the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a remarkable journey and has distinguished personalities in attendance including the Chairman of ASR Africa and BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, royal fathers, Government officials, the Zazzau emirate council, and public members.

The Governor of the State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani who was the host of the event acknowledged the presence of the royal fathers present, especially His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, as well as other special guests of honor including Abbas Tajudeen GCON, Speaker of the House of Representative, Mallam Balarabe Abass Lawal, Honourable Minister for Environment and Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, CON, Chairman ASR Africa, and the BUA Group.

Left: MD/CEO, ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh; the Emir of Moriki, Zamfara State; the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness, Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD; the Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Senator Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Reps, H.E. RT Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD during the groundbreaking ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The Governor expressed immense appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the reconstruction of the mosque and prayed for the blessings of the Almighty Allah on them. He added that the edifice will serve not just as a place of worship but will attract tourists to the State. The Emir of the Zazzau Emirate Council, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli acknowledged the effort of all committee members who have worked tirelessly towards the reconstruction of the edifice. He specially thanked the Chairman of ASR Africa for taking up the huge financial responsibility of the reconstruction of the mosque.

This architectural edifice was initially built in 1836 and was a testament to the rich history and architectural heritage of the region. Upon the collapse on August 10th, 2023, the Chairman of ASR Africa, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu took up the reconstruction of the mosque to give a new significance to the region. The mosque will accommodate a total of 2,000 worshippers on two floors, with a large courtyard space accommodating an extra 5,000 worshippers. Other facilities will include an ablution area, a library, and ICT center office spaces to provide administrative support to the mosque.

Other guests present at the event praised the Chairman of ASR Africa for his generosity and prayed for more persons to emulate his kind gesture towards humanity.

ABOUT ASR AFRICA

The brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.

ASR Africa kicks off re-construction of Mallam Abdulkarim Mosque in Zaria

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has disclosed that his administration has continued to sustain national programmes inherited from his predecessors. Governor Adeleke reiterated that, over the last year, his administration has financed projects primarily from state resources. These revelations were part of Governor Adeleke’s New Year message to residents of the state on Wednesday.
Osun gov, Adeleke defends self in New Year Day broadcast to resident

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has disclosed that his administration has continued to sustain national programmes inherited from his predecessors.

Governor Adeleke reiterated that, over the last year, his administration has financed projects primarily from state resources.

These revelations were part of Governor Adeleke’s New Year message to residents of the state on Wednesday.

The governor also revealed that the state’s resources include internally generated revenue and allocations from the federation account. He added that he has not been accessing security votes and has not borrowed any funds to run the state government.

The address reads in part:
“In the last one year and since I assumed office, our projects have been financed mainly from state resources. This includes internally generated revenue and allocations from the federation account. Just as I have not been accessing security votes, I have not borrowed a single kobo to run the state government.

“As a responsible state in Nigeria, we are part and parcel of programmes and activities of the National Economic Council and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. We inherited many national programmes from the previous APC governments. We continue to sustain those programmes when and if they benefit our people.”

Governor Adeleke urged those seeking information about his administration to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act.

He said:
“My good people of Osun, I have kept faith with my pledge for transparency and accountability as your state governor. In the last one year, we received and processed several requests for information based on the Freedom of Information Act. We ensured access to information as a transparent and accountable government.

“As democracy is a government for the people, of the people, and by the people, I call on those seeking specific data on government programmes to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act. Specifically, I urge the opposition to join the state government as we turn the fortunes of our state for the better. We are all stakeholders.”

DAILY POST gathered that the governor’s revelation comes in the wake of allegations leveled against him by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

During an end-of-year address on Monday, Kola Olabisi, the Director of Media and Information for the Osun APC, accused the state government of secretly signing and obtaining a combined foreign loan of $51 million (N81.6 billion equivalent), using an exchange rate of N1,600 to $1.

Olabisi maintained that the current administration is on the verge of plunging the state into a deep financial crisis, urging the people of the state to hold Adeleke accountable for alleged financial recklessness.

According to the APC, the claim that Adeleke’s administration has not obtained any loans since its inception is untrue, as part of the state’s 2024 budget is being financed through the NG-CARES facility.

Reacting to the allegations, the spokesperson for the governor, Olawale Rasheed, dismissed the APC’s claims.

Olawale categorically denied that Osun State had acquired foreign loans under NG-CARES.

Osun gov, Adeleke defends self in New Year Day broadcast to resident