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National Prayer Session in Kano Cancelled Over Security Threats
Due to recent security concerns in Kano State and the widespread damage and vandalism that followed the EndBadGovernment protests, a planned national prayer session for August 10 has been canceled. The event was set to take place at Isyaka Rabi’u’s Mosque in Goron Dutse, Kano.
The decision to cancel the gathering was announced by Mubarak Ibrahim Lawan, the Coordinator of the National Prayer. He expressed deep regret over the situation, which had been intended to promote peace and stability across the nation.
In a statement issued on August 9, Lawan explained that the cancellation followed intelligence reports from both the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the state, Alhassan Muhammad.
These reports indicated that the prayer session could potentially be targeted or disrupted by “evil forces” intending to exploit the event for their own purposes.
Lawan noted that security officials had warned of a possible infiltration by miscreants who might incite violence, looting, and other disturbances similar to those observed on August 1, when the national protests began. To prevent any potential chaos, the decision was made to cancel the event.
The Coordinator urged the public to remain in their local mosques and continue their prayers from their respective locations.
He emphasized that prayers can be effective regardless of where they are offered and advised the public to be vigilant against any suspicious individuals or objects.
Lawan called on everyone to remain steadfast in their prayers for the country and to be cautious of any potential threats to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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