Buhari, speaker, govs, others congratulate Tinubu at 73

Prominent leaders, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abass, state governors and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have felicitated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday. Tinubu clocked 73 on Saturday. In a telephone conversation on Friday, Buhari joined Tinubu’s family and the nation in celebrating the President’s
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Prominent leaders, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abass, state governors and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have felicitated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday. Tinubu clocked 73 on Saturday. In a telephone conversation on Friday, Buhari joined Tinubu’s family and the nation in celebrating the President’s

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Sultan declares Sunday Eld-el-Fitr day

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Abubakar lll, declared Sunday (today) the Eld-el-Fitr day. Ramadan ended on Saturday following the sighting of the moon, signalling the beginning of the new Islamic month, Shawwal. In his speech while addressing journalists on Saturday night in his palace, the Sultan disclosed that the moon was sighted in
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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Abubakar lll, declared Sunday (today) the Eld-el-Fitr day. Ramadan ended on Saturday following the sighting of the moon, signalling the beginning of the new Islamic month, Shawwal. In his speech while addressing journalists on Saturday night in his palace, the Sultan disclosed that the moon was sighted in

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Sallah: Police deploy personnel to enhance security in Katsina

Ahead of Sunday’s upcoming Sallah celebrations, the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, said on Saturday that the command has deployed adequate personnel to enhance security. In a statement on Saturday, he said, “The command under the stewardship of CP Bello Shehu has deployed adequate personnel, operational assets, and enhanced visibility patrols
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Ahead of Sunday’s upcoming Sallah celebrations, the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, said on Saturday that the command has deployed adequate personnel to enhance security. In a statement on Saturday, he said, “The command under the stewardship of CP Bello Shehu has deployed adequate personnel, operational assets, and enhanced visibility patrols

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La Liga: Mbappe double helps Real Madrid make Leganes comeback

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s side won an entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu to put pressure on their bitter rivals, who host Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday. Mbappe dinked Los
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Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s side won an entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu to put pressure on their bitter rivals, who host Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday. Mbappe dinked Los

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UNILORIN VC urges Muslims to uphold Ramadan lessons

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has urged Muslims to reflect on the lessons learnt during Ramadan in all aspects of their lives. He congratulated members of the institution’s Muslim community and the entire Muslim Ummah on the Eid el-Fitr celebration. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has urged Muslims to reflect on the lessons learnt during Ramadan in all aspects of their lives. He congratulated members of the institution’s Muslim community and the entire Muslim Ummah on the Eid el-Fitr celebration. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by

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Ramadan: Seyi Tinubu urges youth empowerment, national unity in Lagos

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, hosted Lagos youths and key stakeholders at an Iftar dinner, fostering dialogue and community engagement during the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar, the evening meal that marks the end of daily fasting during Ramadan, served as an avenue for Tinubu to engage with young people and political leaders,
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Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, hosted Lagos youths and key stakeholders at an Iftar dinner, fostering dialogue and community engagement during the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar, the evening meal that marks the end of daily fasting during Ramadan, served as an avenue for Tinubu to engage with young people and political leaders,

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Eid-el-Fitr: Jigawa grants state pardon to 10 inmates

In a move to commemorate this year’s Ramadan Fasting and Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has granted state pardon to 10 inmates serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service Centers. The pardon was granted following the recommendation by the State’s Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, as stated in Section 212 of
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In a move to commemorate this year’s Ramadan Fasting and Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has granted state pardon to 10 inmates serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service Centers. The pardon was granted following the recommendation by the State’s Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, as stated in Section 212 of

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Eid-el-Fitr: Police promise peaceful celebrations

The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State, CP Emmanuel Ado, has extended wishes to the Muslim community during Eid-el-Fitr, assuring residents of enhanced security measures before, during, and after the celebrations. He also emphasised that security is a collective responsibility. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officers, Yobe State Command, SP Dungus
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The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State, CP Emmanuel Ado, has extended wishes to the Muslim community during Eid-el-Fitr, assuring residents of enhanced security measures before, during, and after the celebrations. He also emphasised that security is a collective responsibility. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officers, Yobe State Command, SP Dungus

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Russia doesn’t want war to end — Ukraine

Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariana Betsa, has stated that Russia is not ready to end its three-year invasion. The official also affirmed that Ukraine will not accept any territorial compromises in a deal, insisting that Kyiv does not want “peace at any price.” In an interview with The Sun, Betsa said, “No one should
Russia doesn’t want war to end — Ukraine

Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariana Betsa, has stated that Russia is not ready to end its three-year invasion.

The official also affirmed that Ukraine will not accept any territorial compromises in a deal, insisting that Kyiv does not want “peace at any price.”

In an interview with The Sun, Betsa said, “No one should be fooled by Russia,” arguing that President Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted.

Betsa accused the Kremlin of frustrating negotiations by delaying the ceasefire process, despite Kyiv’s commitment to peace talks.

“We cannot trust Russia. Russia lies, and they know how to lie,” the minister asserted, recalling past consultations regarding the ceasefire.

Betsa emphasised that Ukraine had “engaged in good faith” during “intense discussions” with United States officials early in March.

“We agreed to a truce in the sky, a truce at sea,” she disclosed. “We agreed to a ceasefire at the front. It was the 11th of March, and Russia imposed conditions.”

Betsa said that while the scope of the conditions was being worked out, Russia resumed shelling, which has since claimed many lives.

“They started bombing us with even greater intensity, and so many people have been killed throughout this month,” the minister lamented.

“I think the answer is that Russia doesn’t really want peace in Ukraine and shows no remorse—no actions towards achieving this goal.”

Russia doesn’t want war to end — Ukraine

Trump terrorising students to silence dissent – Congresswoman Pressley

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has accused the Donald Trump administration of “terrorising students to silence dissent.” Pressley made this claim in a post on X, where she issued a strongly worded defence of Turkish graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk. Ozturk was detained by immigration authorities in Massachusetts over her advocacy for Palestinian rights. She was whisked away
Trump terrorising students to silence dissent – Congresswoman Pressley

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has accused the Donald Trump administration of “terrorising students to silence dissent.”

Pressley made this claim in a post on X, where she issued a strongly worded defence of Turkish graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk.

Ozturk was detained by immigration authorities in Massachusetts over her advocacy for Palestinian rights.

She was whisked away by plainclothed, masked agents in the streets.

Pressley described the incident, which was captured on video, as a “kidnapping.”

Several international students, including Ozturk, have been arrested and had their visas revoked due to their activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.

“This administration is terrorising students to silence dissent because that’s what a dictator does.

“And the only reason she was kidnapped is because she holds a dissenting political view, different from Donald Trump’s. That’s it.

“This should be a five-alarm fire for anyone who cares about free speech and our democracy—regardless of your political party, ideology, or opinion on Israel, Palestine, or any other issue,” Pressley wrote in a social media post.

Trump terrorising students to silence dissent – Congresswoman Pressley

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