Sultan of Sokoto Announces Commencement Of Ramadan 1442AH-2021
The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced the sighting of the moon signaling the beginning of Ramadan. The Sultan in a live broadcast on Monday night announced that the Ramadan fast will begin tomorrow Tuesday, 13th April 2021 corresponds to the 1st Ramadan 1442AH. He advised Muslims to ensure strict adherence to […]
Makinde’s Candidate, Taofeeq Arapaja, Emerges PDP South-west Chairman
Taofeeq Arapaja, a former deputy governor of Oyo state, has emerged as the south-west chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The south-west congress of the party held at Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Monday. Two candidates had contested for the position — Arapaja, who had the backing of Makinde, and Eddy Olafeso, who was […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls For African-Made COVID-19 Vaccines
Africa needs the skills and capacity to manufacture its own vaccines, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday, as the continent lags other global regions in inoculating against Covid-19. With only around two percent of the world’s total number of shots so far administered, “Africa needs to harness its own continental capabilities and identify opportunities […]
Twitter Sets Up African Office In Ghana
Microblogging and social networking service, Twitter says it has set up an African office in Ghana. Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey made this known in a terse post of the microblogging platform on Monday. “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you Ghana and @NAkufoAddo #TwitterGhana,” he wrote. The social media giant said the move was informed […]
Sanwo-Olu Approves Further Easing Of Restriction on Social Centres
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved further easing of restrictions on social centres across the State with immediate effect. The Governor gave the approval after due consultations and deliberations with relevant stakeholders and MDAs including the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Lagos State Safety Commission. The Commissioner […]
Ramadan 2021: NSCIA Asks Muslims To Look Out For New Moon
The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised Nigerians to look out for the new crescent(moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. The president of NSCIA, Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junnaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This […]
Southeast Governors Establish Regional Security Outfit. ‘Ebube Agu’
Governors from the South East have established a security outfit called ‘EBUBE AGU’. The security outfit was created as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region, stemming from an increase in criminal activities. In a communique issued by the governors, Ebube Agu will oversee and monitor the activities of vigilante groups […]
IBB Annulled June 12 Election Due To Bad Belle- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by Chief MKO Abiola was annulled by former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida out of “bad belle” Babangida issued a proclamation that officially nullified the election adjudged to be one of the most credible poll Nigeria has ever had. Abiola, presidential candidate of […]
South African Rapper, AKA Loses Fiancee In Hotel Accident
South African rapper and songwriter, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, has lost his fiancee, Anele Tembe. Anele, 22 is reported to have died in the early hours of Sunday, following an accident at the Pepperclub Hotel in central Cape Town. AKA is yet to comment on Tembe’s death, however, police authorities say an […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike which commenced on April 1. The President of the Association, Uyilawa Okhuahesuyi made this known on Saturday. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige on Saturday said a Memorandum of Agreement(MoA) was signed after a conciliatory meeting between the federal government and representatives of […]
