Eid-ul-Fitr: No moon sighted as fasting continues in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan fasting continues in Saudi Arabia as the 2023 Shawwal moon is yet to be sighted as earlier projected, Daily Trust reports. The development indicates that since fasting continues on Sunday, the Eid-ul-Fitr would probably take place on Monday. Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) had in a statement, urged Muslim faithful to be on the look out for moon on Saturday. The President General of NSCIA, and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III said the moon, if sighted on Saturday, would mean Sunday is a day of ‘Idul Fitr. “If the crescent is sighted by Muslims

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Lady who claimed she slept with dog in viral video raises alarm  

The lady who made a viral TikTok video claiming she slept with a dog for N1.7million has raised an alarm, saying that she was merely “catching cruise,” a slang for joking. The slim, light skinned woman with TikTok user ID @Veegodess has been trending on social media after saying there was no big deal about bestiality.   She claimed in the video, that contrary to what people think about sleeping with a dog, she had never contracted any disease.   “What is the big deal there? I only slept with a dog, I didn’t kill somebody. You, in your life,

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Workers’ Day: APGA gov aspirant unveils plan for Abia pensioners

An All Progressive Grand Alliance governorship aspirant in Abia State, Prof Gregory Ibe, has unveiled comprehensive public service reforms, which he claimed, will enhance the conditions of Abia civil service if elected governor in the 2023 general elections. In a statement to mark the 2022 Workers Day on Saturday, the aspirant said the public service reforms, when implemented, will improve the general welfare package of workers in the state. Prof Ibe praised the enterprising spirit of the Abia workers who he described as “resilient, focused and committed”, pledging to partner with the organized private sector in formulating strategic policies that

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2023: Sowore arrives home-state, Ondo, for consultation

A presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress and publisher of online news platform, Sahara Reporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, arrived at his home-state, Ondo, through the Akure Local Airport, to continue consultation ahead of the 2023 general election. It was the first time the Ondo-born pro-democracy activist would be visiting the state since the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) regime restricted him to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over the #RevolutionNow protests in 2019. Sowore, who spoke to pressmen during his arrival, said his arrest was a waste of time and government resources because he was fighting

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Arrest politicians buying N100m forms, 102-year-old presidential aspirant tells EFCC, ICPC

A 102-year-old presidential aspirant, Chief (Mrs) Josephine Ezeanyaeche, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to arrest and prosecute any politician or group buying N100m nomination form of any political party. Ezeanyaeche said if the anti-graft agencies were truly independent and alive to their responsibilities, they should not be reminded that no politician would cough up the amount of money without stealing public funds. The centenarian stated this on Saturday when she presented the nomination form of her party, Africa Action Congress, to her people in

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Sallah: Sultan cautions Muslims, others against travelling amid worsening insecurity

…urges FG to wake up, protect Nigerians   The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abukakar III-led Jama’atu Nasril Islam, has cautioned the Muslims and other Nigerians against traveling for the Sallah celebration following the worsening security situation across the country.   The Muslim body also called on the Federal Government led by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to wake up to its responsibility of protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. This is just as the JNI appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to sheathe their swords and ensure amicable resolution over

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JUST IN: Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54

Mino Raiola, one of football’s most powerful agents whose high-profile clients included Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland, has died at the age of 54, his family announced on Saturday. “In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing Football Agent that ever was,” the Italian’s family said in a message on Twitter. “Mino fought to the end with the same strength he put on negotiation tables to defend our players. As usual, Mino made us proud and never realised it.”Raiola’s family did not say from what illness he had been suffering from but he had been

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Polygamy: Buy me presidential form, make positive use of united energy -Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has urged his fans and other Nigerians to buy him a presidential form. The actor took to his social media accounts on Saturday to upload a short video, applauding the “united energy” of all Nigerians against his choice of a second wife. According to him, the “energy” came from all over the country, from all tribes, tongues and people. He said, “See what we did on Wednesday, we shook the world and still shaking it. The energy you all applied, and still apply is unmatchable.The energy is united. The energy knows no tribe, no religion, no

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Next Alaafin will inherit Oba Adeyemi’s wives –Archbishop Ladigbolu

Archbishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Reverend Ayo Ladigbolu, who is from the Agunloye Ruling House of Oyo Kingdom, speaks to OLUFEMI OLANIYI about the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the controversies surrounding his burial, the wives left behind by the monarch and succession tradition to the ancient stool   You were very close to the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who joined his ancestors on Friday, April 22, 2022. How will you describe the late monarch?   First and foremost, let me seize this opportunity to appreciate the overwhelming sympathy that

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Nollywood Actress Akinola Bose hints fans about her strength, weakness

 Shares secrets of her happy home, unbroken marriage  Drops message for Nigerians Actress Bose Akinola is a Nigerian Actress, a Yoruba Nationalist, Film-maker, and a Producer who had both primary and secondary education in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. She is one of the few Nollywood Actresses who has a happy home and unbroken marriage. In this interview with Akinrinlola Olumide, Chief Editor of Starnews Nigeria Online Newspaper (starnews.com.ng), she opened up on her strength and weakness. She also shared with Starnews Nigeria the secrets that keep her marriage intact. She has a message for her fans and Nigerians at

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