Zamfara government to sponsor mass wedding for 200 orphans

EditorNovember 20, 202503 mins

The government of Zamfara State has finalised plans to conduct a mass wedding for over 200 orphans. The Zamfara State Zakkat and Endowment Board Executive Secretary, Malam Habibu Balarabe, disclosed this to journalists in Gusau. He said the ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2025, at the Board’s premises. The board’s secretary noted that…

Hisbah arrests five in Kano for illegal marriage as state set to wed 2,000 couples

EditorOctober 13, 202502 mins

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths for allegedly conducting an illegal marriage ceremony without parental consent. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Kano on Monday. He said those arrested included the groom, bride, and three others who acted as representatives…