Sunday, March 30, 2025 has been confirmed Eid Al Fitr in Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, announced Saturday night. The sighting of the crescent moon from various locations across Nigeria, marks the end of Ramadan for this year. “With the sighting of the moon, Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the 1st of Shawwal 1446 AH, marking the day for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration,” the Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, stated. He congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged them to sustain the…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, lied that the committee set up by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to select its Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 election rated the former Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, as its first choice. Lere Olayinka, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, in a statement on Saturday, described the claim as false. Olayinka, who said it was unfortunate that Atiku, could not respect the Holy Month of Ramadan and avoid telling lies, asked how a committee will present the person who had two…
● Approves monetization guidelines for lecturers, students, and researchers ●Students now obligated to deposit final academic reports into a national database ●Targets USD9.85bn global market The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the commencement of the various activities that constitute the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) programme. This is a sequel to the fulfilment of due process. This was contained in the Declaration of Effectiveness that was approved by the Federal Executive Council and recently signed on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Honourable Minister of Education. According to Alausa, the Declaration provides…
Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., said that the management of the National Assembly (NASS) had established zonal offices in each of the geopolitical zones of the federation to make the services of the federal legislature accessible to the citizens. Ogunlana disclosed this on Thursday in a keynote address he delivered at the training organised by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for staff members of the offices of the Clerk and deputy Clerk to the National Assembly. He said that this was apart from…
A transitional period of five years has been announced by Niger’s military leader after been sworn in to remain in charge as President for the period. Recall that after he deposed Niger’s elected President, Mohamed Bazoum in 2023, Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani has been superintending over Niger. BBC reports that on Wednesday, Gen Tchiani took the presidential office under a new charter that replaces the West African country’s constitution. He was also promoted to the country’s highest military rank of army general, and signed a decree ordering that all political parties be dissolved. During a ceremony in the capital, Niamey, Gen…
Introduction The substitutionary death of Jesus Christ is a fundamental aspect of Christian theology, demonstrating God’s love for humanity and his desire to forgive our sins. This event is recorded in all four Gospels and is a crucial aspect of Jesus’ identity and ministry as the unique and only Savior of humanity. Verifiability: The Historical Record of Jesus’ Death The death of Jesus Christ is a historically verifiable event, recorded by multiple sources, including the Roman historian Tacitus and the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. The Gospels provide a detailed account of Jesus’ death, including his crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. Objectivity:…
Introduction The perfect life of Jesus Christ is a validation of His identity and ministry as Immanuel , God with Us. As we journey through the Easter season, we are reminded of the significance of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. One of the fundamental aspects of his redemptive work is his perfect life, which demonstrates God’s standard of righteousness and provides a model for human behavior. Verifiability: The Historical Record of Jesus’ Life The life of Jesus Christ is well-documented in the Gospels, which provide a historical record of his teachings, actions, and interactions with others. The Gospels are…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau After a heartwarming two nil away victory over the Wasps of Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium in Kagali last Friday to reignite hope of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup billed for United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to fly higher over the Brave Warriors of Zimbabwe when both meet today (Tuesday) in search of vital three points at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. A Victor Osimhen’s first half brace in the 11th and 45+3rd minutes of the high-stake match in Kigali gifted Nigeria…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu is committed to providing modern military equipment , prioritizing welfare of personnel and trainings for operational effectiveness. The defence minister stated this during the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the Armed Forces of Nigeria at Camp Kabala in Jaji, Kaduna State. He said, “This milestone marks a new chapter in our commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities, enhancing our response to evolving security threats, and ensuring that our forces remain among the best-trained and most resilient…
By Suleiman A. Suleiman In a revealing part of his recent appearance on Arise News Prime Time show, former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai said that National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is responsible for his current travails at home and with the federal government. He said Ribadu has been undermining him, El-Rufai, because he wants to succeed President Tinubu as Nigeria’s president in 2031. He then asserted that both Ribadu and Governor Uba Sani are no longer his friends. Ribadu, in turn, promptly issued a statement that he will not join issues with El-Rufai “out of respect for our…