Saudi Arabia Muslims to celebrate Eid on April 21 as Shawwal crescent moon sighted despite rare hybrid total solar eclipseTo the traditional practice of Muslims observing the crescent or new moon to determine the start of the tenth Islamic month of Shawwal, which marks the end of a month-long fasting of Ramadan and the beginning of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival where …

A man in his mid twenties popularly known as ‘Asari’ was shot dead by suspected cultists at Ekwe/Ikwerre road, Mile 3 Diobu Port Harcourt, Wednesday, April 19 night at about 7:55pm.Eyewitness account disclosed that the said ‘Asari’ was standing with some persons when about five armed men came out from a carand shot him thrice and fled the scene.When our …

The Department of Mass Communication, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, has congratulated the Rector of the Institution, Gani Ogundahunsi as he bags Doctor of Philosophy Degree.The department which also expressed euphoria at the Rector’s ambidexterity, noted that skipping the academics hurdle despite the enormity of his job, has validated the incontrovertible fact that he is brilliant and intelligent.In a statement jointly …

Yenagoa the capital city of Bayelsa State was yesterday thrown into pandemonium after a commercial tricyclist rider popular known as Keke stabbed a community youth to death and was also lynched to death by angry youth.After the killings, angry youths took to the street and started burning trycycles and as at the time of this report no fewer than ten …

Employees in Saudi Arabia can prepare for a long Eid al-Fitr holiday after the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on Monday officially announced the dates.In a post on Twitter, the ministry said that employees in the private and non-profit sectors will enjoy four days off that will begin at the end of working hours on Thursday, April 20.Employees …

According to the centre, there is no possibility of Shawwal crescent sighting on ThursdayThe International Astronomy Centre expects Eid Al Fitr (1444 AH) to be on Saturday, April 22, one day later than the previous prediction.On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Islamic community will search for the crescent of Shawwal, but as per the Centre’s observation, it will not be …

At last the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the winner of Adamawa state governoship election.Governor Fintiri was re-elected for second term having scored the highest votesHe beats his closest rival, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani of All Progressives Congress (APC) and other contestants after a supplementary election conducted on 15th April, 2023.Announcing the result of …

BARR,. HUDU YUNUSA-ARI.The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has decided to write the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali to investigate its Resident Electoral Commissioner REC in Adamawa state, Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari for possible prosecution.INEC also resolved to write the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha with a view to acquainting President Muhammadu …

Barr Binalayefa Osuluku has emerged the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the November 11 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State.Osuluku who was declared winner at the party’s primaries conducted at the SDP state secretariat swali, Yenagoa .defeated one other aspirant to clinch the party’s ticket.Declaring the results,in a keenly contested election,Chairman of the SDP Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam …

The second part of this article was published on 8th March 2023 and then two key political issues crossed my mind, which made me discontinue this article. My esteemed readers, please, pardon my break and now, I am back to continue on the subject. Recall, the last line of part II of this article ended with two pertinent questions. Can …