Month: March 2024

Caleb Varsity Matriculates 1644 Students

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️ What VC, Prof Nosa Owen-Ibie, said at the 17th Matriculation   Caleb University Imota Lagos has at its 17th Matriculation, at the Imota Main Campus, renewed its partnership with parents for the strategic development of the University. A Special Guest at the ceremony, popular veteran Nollywood actor and representative of the parents, Mr Yemi Solade, extolled the quality of education offered by Caleb University, and acknowledged the remarkable developments in the school. Mr. Solade who has three masters degrees and acted in major movies and festivals locally and internationally,…

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BREAKING: ‘Casualty Figures Uncertain Yet,’ Five-Storey Building Collapses

ADEOLA YUSUF

Some yet-to-be-identified number of persons may have been trapped as a five-storey building under construction collapsed at Basden Street, Fegge, in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra State. It was gathered that the building, meant to serve commercial purposes on completion, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday while some of the construction workers were on the last floor. An excavator has quickly been moved to the site to begin the evacuation of rubbles and possible rescue operations of any trapped victims. The reason for the collapse has not yet…

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BREAKING: Moon Sighted, Monday Is First Day of Ramadan – Saudi

ADEOLA YUSUF

Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers The Crescent of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, and the Kingdom has declared Monday, March 11, the first day of Ramadan. Platforms Africa reports that the moonlighting authority in Saudi announced this through the official page of the two holy Mosques, Haramain Sharifain, on Sunday. READ ALSO: Japa: Nigerian Govt Cancels Leave Of Absence For Health Workers Muslims To Observe Ramadan Fasting Twice In 2030, 2nd Time in 33 Years CAUTION: Four Common Foods To Avoid…

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Japa: Nigerian Govt Cancels Leave Of Absence For Health Workers

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Saturday, said that the Federal Government had directed that health workers going abroad to seek greener pastures must henceforth resign their appointments before embarking on such journeys. Alausa said the era of health workers exiting to other countries in search of better offers after applying for a leave of absence is no longer acceptable. The minister said that the ban on the leave of absence for health workers emanated from the executive order issued by President Bola Tinubu as part…

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EPL: Arsenal Go Top With 2-1 Win Over Brentford

ADEOLA YUSUF

Kai Havertz netted a decisive goal in the closing moments of Saturday’s match, securing a 2-1 victory for Arsenal over Brentford. The late winning goal, however, propelled Arsenal to the top of the Premier League standings. With Liverpool and Manchester City set to face off at Anfield on Sunday, Arsenal had the opportunity to claim their eighth consecutive victory and temporarily take the lead in the Premier League standings. Mikel Arteta’s team took an early lead when Declan Rice scored with a header from Ben White’s cross. READ ALSO MEMAN…

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MEMAN Calls For Dedollarisation Of The Downstream Supply Chain

ADEOLA YUSUF

The major downstream marketers under the aegis of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, (MEMAN), have said that the country’s petroleum products distribution and supply chain may face more challenging complexities going by current foreign exchange market intricacies. The Executive Secretary of the Association, Mr. Clement Isong spoke at a media forum organised by the association on Thursday in Lagos. Isong complained that the complexities of the forex market uncertainty has stopped members from embarking on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol. He said…

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Search For New Moon On Sunday, Sultan Urges Muslims

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has enjoined the Muslims to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH immediately after sunset on Sunday, 10th March 2024 which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH. Sultan, in a statement signed by the Deputy Secretary-General, NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu, felicitates the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming 1445 AH Ramadan Fast. He prays that Allah spare the lives of every Muslim…

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How Bandits Broke Into Mosque, Gunned Down Worshippers

ADEOLA YUSUF

AT least two worshippers were killed during Friday prayers at Anguwar Makera under Kwasakwasa Community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened around 2 pm on Friday, according to locals in the area. A community leader, Hudu Kwasakwasa, who confirmed the incident, said the bandits opened fire on the worshipers. “The two worshipers killed were among other Muslims attacked at the Juma’at Mosque in Angwar Makera when the bandits opened fire on them and abducted others today (Friday), 8th March 2024. The victims have been…

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BREAKING: Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Francis Ngannou In Second Round

ADEOLA YUSUF

Anthony Joshua secured a stunning KO victory over Francis Ngannou in their highly-anticipated clash in Saudi Arabia. After months of build-up, the two heavyweight stars finally met inside the squared circle on Friday night at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For Ngannou, a former UFC champion, this was just the second time he’s stepped foot inside the boxing ring following his narrow and controversial defeat to Tyson Fury via split decision in October. Meanwhile, Joshua – who weighed in 20lbs lighter than his Cameroonian counter-part, had promised to…

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kogi: Those Who Protested At EFCC Are known Political Jobbers, Enemies Of Our State-Indigenes

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Describe Achuba, hired crowd as tools in the hands of defeated, failed politicians   . Say Kogites have gone beyond ‘senseless propaganda’     . Yahaya Bello will forever be celebrated by true Kogites     IT has come to the attention of the Kogi Collective Interest Group, KOCIG, the renewed onslaughts of some disgruntled political elements in Kogi State to resurrect their agenda of blackmail via unproven corruption allegations against the immediate former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello. KOCIG has over one million…

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