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Marwa calls for girl-child protection, seeks traditional rulers’ support against drug abuse

Vanguard News

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July 12, 2026

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Emir of Zazzau expresses hope for positive change at book launch By Kingsley Omonobi Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for stronger protection of the girl-child, saying addressing poverty, abuse and lack of education is critical to preventing drug abuse and [] The post Marwa calls for girl-child protection, seeks traditional rulers’ support against drug abuse appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

NDLEA Seeks Religious Leaders’ Support to End Drug Peddling

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kwara State Government have called on religious leaders, parents and communities to strengthen support for efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse across the state. The appeal was made by Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Kwara State Commander of the NDLEA, Hajia Fatima [] The post NDLEA Seeks Religious Leaders’ Support to End Drug Peddling appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

Drug abuse: Marwa calls for girl-child protection, seeks partnership with traditional rulers

Commends daughter at book launch as Emir of Zazzau expresses hope for positive change Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called for the protection of the girl-child against systemic vulnerabilities that drive women and youth toward drug abuse and exploitation. Marwa who made The post Drug abuse: Marwa calls for girl-child protection, seeks partnership with traditional rulers appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Imam Thierno Souleymane Ndiarè Diallo sur la Zakat : « Une richesse qui purifie les biens et soulage les plus démunis »

La Zakat, troisième pilier de l’islam, demeure un puissant levier de solidarité et de justice sociale. Pourtant, de nombreux fidèles continuent de négliger cette obligation religieuse, privant ainsi les plus vulnérables d’un droit que Dieu leur a accordé. Interrogé par Guineematin.com, l’imam Oustaz Thierno Souleymane Ndiarè Diallo est revenu sur les bienfaits de la Zakat, [] The post Imam Thierno Souleymane Ndiarè Diallo sur la Zakat : « Une richesse qui purifie les biens et soulage les plus démunis » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Segerakan rundingan pajakan Pulau Pinang

PETALING JAYA: Tuntutan hak kepentingan Kerajaan Kedah terhadap Pulau Pinang merupakan jaminan dan kewajipan yang diletakkan dalam Perkara 167(7) sebagai satu syarat berdirinya Persekutuan Tanah Melayu yang merdeka dalam Komanwel. Pengasas Jurisprudens Watan dan Fiqh Al-Watan, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM), Datuk Profesor Madya Dr. Wan Ahmad Fauzi Wan Husain berkata, tindakan kerajaan Persekutuan pada ... Read more The post Segerakan rundingan pajakan Pulau Pinang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Nepal News

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· Jul 1, 2026

बालबालिकालाई रुखमा बाँधेर कुटपिट गरेको आरोपमा चारजना पक्राउ

बारा। बाराको जितपुर सिमरा उपमहानगरपालिका १६ टाँगियाबस्तीमा बालबालिकालाई डोरीले बाँधेर कुटपिट गरेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले चार जनालाई पक्राउ गरेको छ। मोबाइल चोरी गरेको आरोप लगाउँदै बरको रुखको फेदमा बाँधेर चार बालबालिकालाई कुटपिट गरेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले चार महिलालाई पक्राउ गरेको हो। प्रहरीले ६२ वर्षीया मीना रजन मगर, ३२ वर्षीया पवीकुमारी आले मगर, ३० वर्षीया रानीमाया मोक्तान र []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 23, 2026

DIG urges Sokoto leaders, youths to support fight against banditry

Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Administration and Finance, Suleiman Muhammad Abdul, has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths and community groups in Sokoto State to support security agencies in tackling banditry, arms trafficking and other crimes in the North-West. Abdul made the call on Monday during a stakeholders’ engagement in Sokoto, where he said [] DIG urges Sokoto leaders, youths to support fight against banditry

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sultan, Catholic leaders seek united front against hate speech, moral decline

* Call for respect across religious divides to safeguard national unity The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has renewed the call for stronger collaboration among religious leaders to promote peace, mutual respect and national unity, saying hate speech and misinformation remain [] The post Sultan, Catholic leaders seek united front against hate speech, moral decline appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Irish News

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· Jul 9, 2026

The real reason behind sectarian fights

The real reason behind sectarian fights

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 6, 2026

PM's aide to KJ: Malay rights threatened by corrupt Malays, including those from Umno

Kamil says voting for Umno is no guarantee of Malay rights.

National Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

N.L. premier to reverse policy that blocks parents’ access to their children’s medical records

'We have heard clearly from families across the province, and we will ensure the law supports parents and guardians'

India Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lock your caste, religion at home: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai pitches secular politics

Lock your caste, religion at home: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai pitches secular politics

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Masjidku Ceria’ promotes faith, wellness

‘Masjidku Ceria’ promotes faith, wellness

Malay Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kg Betangga Highland villagers in Sabah allege land encroachment, urge MACC, police and Native Court probe

SIPITANG, June 29 — Villagers from Kg Betangga Highland have called on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (M...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

FG reaffirms commitment to fighting drug cartels, expanding rehabilitation services

Marwa seeks national action plan to tackle substance abuse By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illicit drug use by dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the assurance [] The post FG reaffirms commitment to fighting drug cartels, expanding rehabilitation services appeared first on Vanguard News.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 5, 2026

General : Malaysia Among World's Leading Nations In Islamic Affairs Management

General : Malaysia Among World's Leading Nations In Islamic Affairs Management

ANTARA News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Public trust placed in Polri considered as invaluable asset: GIC

Febri Wahyuni Sabran, coordinator of the Gerakan Indonesia Cerah (Bright Indonesia Movement/GIC), said public support ...

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mahama rallies traditional leaders for Free Primary Healthcare policy  

President John Dramani Mahama has called on traditional leaders to champion the government’s Free Primary Healthcare policy in their respective communities to ensure its successful implementation.

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jul 1, 2026

Minister Babalanda Calls for Collective Action to End Adolescent Pregnancy, GBV, and Corruption in Busoga

JINJA– The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday officiated the Jinja District Local Government’s Women’s Day celebrations at Namagera Town Council Headquarters. The event was held under the theme: _“Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for all Women and Girls in Uganda,”_ which aligns with the global campaign, _“Rights, Justice, [] The post Minister Babalanda Calls for Collective Action to End Adolescent Pregnancy, GBV, and Corruption in Busoga appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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