The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has requested that Muslims throughout Nigeria actively look for the new crescent moon of Safar 1448AH on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, which marks the 29th day of Muharram 1448AH. This initiative, announced on Monday by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, is essential for determining the start of the new Islamic month.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Reporting: Anyone who successfully observes the new moon should promptly inform their nearest village or district head.

• Verification and Announcement: These reports will be communicated to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who will verify the findings and issue the official declaration.

• Significance: The moon-sighting is a vital religious obligation that guides the Islamic calendar across the country.

• Call to Action: Muslims are encouraged to engage in this traditional duty, with Prof. Junaidu offering prayers for divine guidance in fulfilling this religious responsibility.

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Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of impersonating the Director-General of the nonexistent Project Fund and Public Infrastructure and Finance Commission (PFIPC), has petitioned President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent, multi-stakeholder panel to investigate the agency’s controversy. In an open letter dated July 13, 2026, Adeyemi specifically called for a broader inquiry into the alleged insertion of a ₦1.3 billion allocation for the phantom commission into the 2026 Appropriation Bill.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While welcoming Tinubu’s directive to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Adeyemi argued that the current investigative structure is insufficient. He contended that true impartiality cannot be achieved when the investigating body answers to the same branch of government implicated in the allegations, stating, “A system cannot credibly investigate itself when its own key actors are central to the discourse.” He further alleged that official narratives focus too heavily on his arrest rather than addressing the systemic vulnerabilities he claims to have exposed.

Beyond structural impartiality, Adeyemi cited grave personal safety concerns, alleging an “immediate, existential threat” to his life if he surrenders to authorities under the present arrangement. He claimed to possess “verified, highly reliable intelligence” indicating a plot to eliminate him upon surfacing. This alleged threat is the reason he remains in an undisclosed, secure location.

Furthermore, Adeyemi linked these fears to the reported death of key intermediary Dolapo Babatunde Tanimola. While official accounts attribute Tanimola’s death to a fire at Kachi Hotel in Utako, Abuja, Adeyemi challenged this version, noting a “total absence” of independent verification of the inferno. He also alleged that the hotel was subsequently invaded by unidentified armed actors and demolished, destroying potential material evidence.

To ensure transparency and public confidence, Adeyemi proposed an expanded investigative body comprising representatives from professional bodies, civil society, the media, and international institutions. Suggested participants include the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Amnesty International, SERAP, the World Bank, IMF, UN, and various foreign diplomatic missions, with the ICPC and EFCC serving as technical partners. Adeyemi declared his readiness to present comprehensive documentation and verifiable evidence to such an independent panel.