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Sultan Declares Monday As Start Of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH After Moon Sighting Report
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Monday, August 25, 2025, as the first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH. The announcement was conveyed in a statement signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs and Wazirin Sokoto.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the statement, the decision was based on reports from the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, working in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, which confirmed that the crescent moon was not sighted anywhere in the country on Saturday, August 23, 2025, corresponding to the 29th day of Safar 1447 AH. Consequently, Sunday, August 24, 2025, will complete the 30th day of Safar, making Monday the official start of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH.
Meanwhile, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has criticized a proposed bill in the Senate seeking to designate the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto as permanent co-chairmen of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. The group warned that such legislation marginalizes other ethnic nationalities and undermines the principles of fairness and equity.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ezechi Chukwu, Ohanaeze described the bill—which has already passed its second reading—as discriminatory, ethnocentric, and unjust. The organization said it was “astounded” by the rationale behind the proposal, accusing the Senate of disregarding the principles of justice, equity, and federal character as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.
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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Speaking in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party noted that ongoing discussions facilitated by the G-100 pressure group are advancing toward presenting a unified opposition front ahead of an upcoming meeting.
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Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.
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He touted Makinde’s governance track record, youth appeal, and proposed blueprints for national security and economic reform as key factors giving him an edge over other aspirants.
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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.
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Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.
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Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.
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Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.
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Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.
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According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.
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Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.
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