Day: January 30, 2025

Sultan Declares Friday First Day Of Sha’aban

Ganiyu Amodu

The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, has announced that there were no confirmed reports of the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Sha’aban 1446AH. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the committee stated that no moonsighting reports were received from various committees nationwide. It reads, “As a result, Thursday, January 30, 2025, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab 1446AH. “His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of…

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’28 Bodies Recovered So Far’ As Plane, Helicopter Collide Mid-Air

Ganiyu Amodu

‘No survivor expected,’ U.S EMS Chief John Donnelly speaks on reason Authorities have switched from a rescue operation to a recovery operation   An American Airlines plane with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, plunging into the Potomac River. Washington’s Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said Thursday morning that 28 bodies were recovered from the scene: 27 passengers from the jet and one from the helicopter. “At this point, we don’t believe there are any survivors from…

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Makinde Directs Oyo Workers To Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday

Abibat Babalola

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed all civil and public servants in the state to wear native attires with a touch of traditional ‘Aso Oke’ every Thursday, in addition to the existing native Friday tradition. The directive, issued to heads of ministries and agencies on Monday 27, was said to be a way to preserve Yoruba culture while stimulating the local economy. According to a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, the policy seeks to “showcase and preserve Oyo State’s vibrant cultural heritage” while generating economic…

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Napoli Turn Down Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen Bid

Ganiyu Amodu

Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65m bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli last September. The Yellow and Reds have the option to make the move permanent. According to Italian news outlet, Il Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s proposal to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal this month has been rejected by Napoli. 50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike ‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring…

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50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike

Abibat Babalola

Nigerian workers have announced February 4, 2025, as the date to embark on a nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike in the country. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. This comes as the Nigerian Communications Commission on January 20, 2025, announced February 4, 2025, as the date to embark on a nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike in the country. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Trump Gives…

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Trump Gives ICE Target Of Arresting 1,800 Illegal Immigrants Per Day

Abibat Babalola

The Trump administration has set a quota demanding at least 1,800 daily arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), requiring each of the agency’s 25 offices to make a minimum of 75 arrests per day, according to multiple sources. ICE has already conducted over 4,500 arrests since Trump’s return to office, targeting major sanctuary cities such as New York, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller confirmed the quota during a CNN appearance, emphasizing, “The numbers you cited are a floor, not a…

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