Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that the crescent moon that marks the end of Ramadan has been sighted in Nigeria, indicating that Eid-el-Fitr would take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The declaration, made on Saturday night, comes after reports of moon sightings from around the country. “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 doubles as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, stated. He commended Muslims on successfully completing the…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the violent mob action in Edo State that resulted in the brutal killing of travelers accused of kidnapping. The attack, carried out by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road, resulted in tragic consequences. In a Friday statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and titled IGP Condemns Mob Action in Edo State, Orders Immediate FCID Takeover of Investigations. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travellers by a local vigilante…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that Ramadan fasting may continue on Sunday because the sighting of the crescent which indicates the end of the month of Ramadan has not been seen in Nigeria. NSCIA made this announcement in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Saturday. He also urged Muslim faithfuls to search for the crescent of Shawwal on the 29th of Ramadan, stressing, “If Muslims sight the crescent in accordance with the moon sighting and verification standards, then…

Nicknes Ayo, a 14-year-old secondary school student, committed suicide after her mother pressured her to name the man who impregnated her. The incident occurred on Saturday in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State. A neighbour, Mama Enyi, told our correspondent that the girl, who was attending school in Otukpo, returned home on Thursday with pregnancy symptoms. “Her mother, who noticed some signs of pregnancy, inquired from her if she was pregnant or not. It was after much pressure and a threat to be taken to a clinic in the village that the girl ran away. “She was later found…

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. It further added that Eid-el-Fitr will now be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month. The announcement was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world. “The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1446 was sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025.” Details later…

Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has refuted claims by his wife, Florence, that he was kidnapped. Nwaeke mentioned that contrary to her claims, he is safe in Abuja, where he had gone to voluntarily report himself to security agencies over developments in Rivers State. In a now viral video released in the early hours of Saturday, Nwaeke dismissed his wife’s claim as false, suggesting that she had been misled and given a script to read. “I am in TRANSCORP Abuja. I arrived this morning from Port Harcourt to meet security agencies and report myself, as well as…

Florence Nwaeke, wife of a former Head of Service in Rivers State, George Nwaeke, has pleaded for help over the whereabouts of her husband following his resignation. Speaking to journalists late Friday, she raised fears for his safety, claiming that she had been unable to reach him. She disclosed that after his arrival in Abuja, he called to confirm his safe landing. However, her fears escalated after seeing an online interview with him, which she found suspicious. “I said, ‘That is not my husband. That is not my husband,” she recalled. She mentioned her desperate attempts to contact him, saying,…

A former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the feud between the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is about money sharing. Amaechi made this claim while speaking in an interview with DW on Saturday. The former minister of transportation also said the emergency rule imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu was unconstitutional. He said, “The fight between the current governor of Rivers State (Fubara) and the FCT minister is about sharing money. If not, what is the quarrel? Nigerians don’t dislike corruption again. I’ve…

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied the claims of Dr George Nwaeke, which alleged that he ordered the bombing of the State House of Assembly complex in 2023 to avoid his impeachment by MPs loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. Nwaeke, who just resigned as Head of Service, made the announcement during a news briefing on Friday. He alleged to have witnessed a bag of money being handed over to Edison Ehie, a former Assembly leader who later became Fubara’s Chief of Staff, in preparation for an attack on the Assembly Complex…

Dr George Nwaeke, former Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, has accused suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of ordering the bombing of the State House of Assembly complex in 2023 to avoid his impeachment by MPs loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. Nwaeke, who just resigned as Head of Service, made the announcement during a news briefing on Friday. He alleged to have witnessed a bag of money being handed over to Edison Ehie, a former Assembly leader who later became Fubara’s Chief of Staff, in preparation for an attack on the Assembly Complex on Moscow…