BREAKING : Trouble Looms As Prominent Islamic Cleric Defies Sultan’s Directive, Leads Eid Prayers A prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, on Tuesday, led his followers to observe eid prayer. Recall that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had declared Wednesday as the first of Shawwal and Eid day, commemorating the completion of the 2024 Ramadan fast. The council said the crescent moon was not sighted on Monday, the same view earlier espoused by Saudi Arabia authorities. But Lukwa, who has over the years disobeyed the Sultan’s…
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BREAKING: Armed Herdsmen Storm Church, Kill Cleric , Abduct Many Suspected Fulani bandits have killed a catechist of the All Saints Anglican Church, Onicha-Ebia Ikem, Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, Mr. Chinaza Odumejeogu. They also kidnapped two other victims, who are still in their custody. The attack, it was further learnt, started on Sunday when the Fulani bandits allegedly ransacked Ikem communities. Among those they abducted are one Mr John Ede and his daughter whom they reportedly abducted at Umueje, Ikem-Etiti on Monday morning in their farm. The community which is the headquarters of Isi-Uzo local government area…
BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Actress Is Dead, Photo Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Popular Nigerian Actress Is Dead, Photo Hajiya Saratu Daso, a popular Kannywood actress, died in Kano at the age of 56. The actress died less than an hour ago, according to a producer, Yakubu Gwammaja, who has worked with her previously. He stated that her funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today. However, her cause of death was uncertain at the time this report was filed. More details to follow…
JUST IN: FG Declares Additional Day For Public Holidays The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr. “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed…
Suspected Armed Robbery Kingpin, 4 Others Arrested In Abuja Police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) apprehended a suspected armed robbery kingpin and four others in Abuja. SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT police public relations officer, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to Ms. Adeh, the alleged kingpin led an armed robbery gang that committed a number of terrible crimes in the FCT. She said the kingpin was arrested following the apprehension of an alleged cultist and member of the armed robbery gang on Feb. 14. She said the three other suspects, who were…
Reverse Outrageous Tariff Hike Or Else – Electricity Workers Tell Tinubu Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government to reverse the 245 per cent electricity hike by electricity distribution companies. The National Secretary of the Association, Nnamdi Ajibo, made this known in a statement on Monday while reacting to the tariff hike for Band A electricity customers. Recall that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a tariff increase on Tuesday last week for Band A customers. Reacting to the hike, SSAEAC said the government had not done anything in Nigeria’s power sector…
JUST IN: Sultan Announces Fresh Date For Eid-el-Fitr Over New Moon Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has declared Wednesday, April 10, to be Eid-Fitri. Sultan, who is the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, stated that the decision followed the report of National Moon Sighting Committees across the country confirming no sighting of the new moon. According to a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, and made available to newsmen in Sokoto on Monday evening, the council accepted the report and declared Wednesday,…
BREAKING: Nigeria To Miss UEFA Tournament As Spanish Embassy Denies Team Visa Nigeria has lost the chance to participate in the UEFA U16 Development Tournament starting on Friday as the Spanish Embassy denied Nigeria’s Future Eagles U15 players official visa with no reason given. This was made known on Monday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a post on its X platform handle. ⚠️Players and officials of the Nigeria U15 team, Future Eagles, have been denied visas by the Spanish Embassy and will therefore not be travelling to take part in the UEFA U16 Development Tournament starting on Friday.…
Wike Bans Events At ICC Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has suspended all activities scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre for eight months. Recall that Wike had earlier revoked the management contract by Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Limited and re-awarded the same to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for immediate comprehensive renovation of the centre. The minister expressed disappointment with the previous management of the facility, noting that the centre had been left to dilapidate. He added that the project was handed over to the original designers of the facility, Messrs Julius Berger Limited,…
Betta Edu In Trouble Over Fresh N30b, 50 Bank Accounts The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made great headway in its investigation of Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and others associated with the National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA). According to Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC’s executive chairman, the agency has recovered N30 billion for the federal government and has opened an inquiry into 50 bank accounts related to the case. President Bola Tinubu dismissed Edu and the former CEO of NSIPA, Halima Shehu, around three months ago for alleged financial malfeasance. Following…