Month: April 2022

Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan Asks Muslims to Search for new Moon on Saturday

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Muslims to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1443 AH immediately after sunset on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, which is equivalent to 29th Ramadan, 1443 AH. Platforms Africa reports Sultan made this call in an eid-el Fitri message made available to SlyeNews by the Director of Administration, NSCIA, Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu. READ ALSO: Muslims To Observe Ramadan Fasting Twice In 2030, 2nd Time in 33 Years Ramadan will be…

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PAN Nigeria parts ways with Peugeot, settles for Higer, Cherry

ADEOLA YUSUF

PAN raises alarm over Nigerian Government plan to reduce import duty on vehicles, tractors FOREMOST Nigeria auto-mobile manufacturer, PAN Nigeria Limited, which parted ways with Automobile Peugeot of France early this year made history as the only auto maker in Nigeria to have crossed the production of 500,000 vehicles. The Kaduna-based automobile manufacturer which is now a multi-brand auto producer made a total of 523,000 vehicles during its 47 years alliance with Automobile Peugeot. This achievement stood PAN Nigeria out as the only automobile maker in Nigeria to have crossed…

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‘How $75, 000 Was Stolen At APC headquarters’

ADEOLA YUSUF

Details have emerged on how an envelop containing $75,000 was stolen at the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Party sources, which said this, according to a report by PUNCh, however, disclosed that the missing money was in no way connected to the monies from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms as aspirants are expected to make deposits in the designated account numbers before picking up their forms at the Buhari House. “It’s actually $75,000. You know there was a struggle at the gate when aspirants…

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2023: Vatsa Vows to Quit Politics, APC Over Jonathan

ADEOLA YUSUF

APC Chieftain queries Party’s desperation to win Presidency, romance with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan   Minna, Niger: Following reactions that have trailer the ongoing rumours that some cabals in Government are rooting for former President Goodluck Jonathan, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Jonathan Vatsa has on Thursday disclosed that should he (Jonathan) accept the offer to contest the 2023 Presidential election under the ruling Party, he will quit politics. The former Publicity secretary of the Party in Niger state on Thursday told Journalists in Minna that, “there…

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Yahoo-Yahoo, Paedophiles Take Over Ogun State Politics, By Tunde Adesanya

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Our governor, who is currently battling allegation of criminal indictment in the United States, also needs to be very careful”     We thought we had seen it all on the incursion of Yahoo-yahoo boys into Nigeria’s political arena after Abidemi Rufai, an aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, was arrested for wire fraud in the United States last year, sending a loud, clear message that the day of recompense was in the offing for internet fraudsters. But we’re mistaken! As preparations for the 2023 general elections are…

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Manchester United Hold Chelsea To 1-1 Draw at Old Trafford

ADEOLA YUSUF

Result leaves London side in the third position with 66 points while Manchester United are in sixth position with 55 points Manchester United drew 1-1 with the London side, Chelsea, at Old Trafford in the English Premier League on Thursday. Marcos Alonso scored a volley and Unted, Cristiano Ronaldo equalizes. Platforms Africa reports that Chelsea failed to convert a lot of chances at Old Trafford on Thursday. READ ALSO: BREAKING: UK Stops Sale of Chelsea FC, Seizes Abramovich’s Assets Arsenal Defeat Manchester United, Bukayo Saka Shines Liverpool Beat Chelsea On…

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Missing Abuja NYSC Female Corps Member Found Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

Mutilated corpse of a female corps member in picture making the rounds on the social media is of Stephanie Se-Ember Terungwa, Abuja corps member with State Code Number FC/21B/5807 – NYSC   “The attention of NYSC management has been drawn to the pictures making the rounds in the social media of a missing corps member deployed to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The corpse was found wearing the NYSC Khaki trouser with the face defaced beyond recognition. READ ALSO: Baby Girl Born By Kaduna Train Passenger Spends 5th Days In…

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BREAKING: Nigeria Declares Monday, Tuesday, May 2, 3 Public Holiday

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MINISTRY OF INTERIOR. PRESS RELEASE. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES 2ND AND 3RD MAY, 2022 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK WORKERS DAY AND EIDUL-FITR CELEBRATIONS The Federal Government has declared Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and EIdul-Fitr Celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulates workers across the country on this year’s celebration. Ogbeni Aregbesola commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible…

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Osun Shifts 3rd Term Resumption Date To May 9

ADEOLA YUSUF

May 9 2022 has been fixed by Osun State Government as the resumption date for the third term of the 2021/2022 academic session. This was contained in a Public Service Announcement signed by Adelani Aderinola, Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Education and obtained in Osogbo on Thursday. The PSA shared on the Facebook page of the ministry said the change in resumption date from May 2 to May 9 was informed by the May Day and Eid El Fitr holidays that would be observed in the first week of…

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Baby Girl Born By Kaduna Train Passenger Spends 5th Days In Terrorists’ Den

ADEOLA YUSUF

Terrorists who reportedly brought in a Doctor to oversee delivery, release the baby’s photo as second pregnant captive may deliver before due date over trauma, anguish   Suspected terrorists who attacked an Abuja-Kaduna passenger train and kidnapped many have released photos of the baby girl delivered by one of the female captives. Platforms Africa reports that the baby girl who was reported to have been given birth to at the weekend has spent her first five days on earth inside the terrorist’s den. Her mother, said to be eight months…

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