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Sultan of Sokoto and president general of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has instructed the Muslim Ummah to observe the crescent of Shawwal 1445AH starting Monday. chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Sambo Janaidu, conveyed the directive in a statement in Sokoto on Sunday. the statement said, if Muslims sight the crescent in accordance with the moon sighting and verification standards, then His Eminence would declare Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as the 1st of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr. “if the crescent moon is not sighted that day,…
Niger Tornadoes has consolidated it away result in midweek with another thrilling victory over troubled and toothless Gombe United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna. The Ikon Allah Boys began the unslaught as early as sixth minute on the clock when Clinton Jephta picked the ball and drived forward before unleashing superb curling effort that sailed into the net to gift his team the lead. It was only a four minutes different between the first and second goal as Adeyinka Najeem’s free kick meets the legs of Chidiebere Ernest who toked home from a close range to double the score…
Sultan of Sokoto and president general of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has instructed the Muslim Ummah to observe the crescent of Shawwal 1445AH starting Monday. chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Sambo Janaidu, conveyed the directive in a statement in Sokoto on Sunday. the statement said, if Muslims sight the crescent in accordance with the moon sighting and verification standards, then His Eminence would declare Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as the 1st of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr. “if the crescent moon is not sighted that day,…
Sultan of Sokoto and president general of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has instructed the Muslim Ummah to observe the crescent of Shawwal 1445AH starting Monday. chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Sambo Janaidu, conveyed the directive in a statement in Sokoto on Sunday. the statement said, if Muslims sight the crescent in accordance with the moon sighting and verification standards, then His Eminence would declare Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as the 1st of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr. “if the crescent moon is not sighted that day,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit…
The Coordinator Atiku Media Office, Paul Ibe says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has again inadvertently revealed its penchant for dubious and shady deals in the face of this 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. Paul Ibe said the project returned to public discourse at the twilight of the Goodluck Jonathan administration in November 2014 wherein it was announced President Jonathan had signed the 10-state, 22-station project with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) at a cost of $11.97bn. However, former President Jonathan could not begin the project before he lost the election. But his successor, former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated Major-General Adamu Garba Laka, a Nigerlite, as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor described the appointment of Major-Gen. Garba Laka as a worthy one. He acknowledged that to effectively and adequately address terrorism in Nigeria, the right persons with the right knowledge and vast experience are needed in the right positions. The Governor who applauded President Tinubu for appointing Major-General Garba Laka, assured him that the desired objective of appointing him would be achieved owing to…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family. The President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays. This will mark the first Eid-el-Fitr the President will celebrate in Lagos since he became the President of Nigeria. The President is expected to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with family, friends, political allies, business partners, Royal fathers and other well wishers in Lagos State, his country home.
Sarkin Kabin Jega, Alhaji Arzika Bawa has commended M-Tech Foundation for sponsoring a student, Abubakar Abdulmalik to pursue his online studies at a university in India. He made the commendation while handing over the cheque to the beneficiary in Jega. The traditional ruler said the beneficiary was supported with N2.5 million to pursue his online studies. Bawa appealed to well-to-do individuals in the society to give more emphasis on providing support to the needy and less privileged people in the society. In his speech, the Chairman of M-Tech Foundation, Alhaji Sufiyanu Zanna-Jega said the foundation had expanded its tentacles to…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has said that 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Jalal Arabi, disclosed this at a news conference held at Hajj House on Friday in Abuja. Mr Arabi said the commission was on course in conducting a successful hajj operation no matter the challenges. He reiterated that Nigerian Muslims would perform the 2024 hajj in a number that nobody had ever imagined. He stated, “This year’s hajj preparation is one of the most difficult and peculiar ones. You know in the…