The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday by the Waziri of…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has warned against a planned procession by the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Friday, March 28, 2025, citing serious security risks. The government expressed concerns that the march could escalate into unrest in parts of the country. According to intelligence reports, IMN members intend to…
Women aspiring for leadership positions have been urged to equip themselves with knowledge, exposure, and educational training to excel in their roles and effectively compete with their male counterparts. The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako -Oyedele made the call in Abeokuta while delivering a keynote address at the celebration of this year’s International…
The traditional medicine practitioners in Edo State on Thursday lauded Governor Monday Okoebholo for setting up the Edo State Traditional Medicines Board where practitioners were cautioned against sharp practices in their profession. Speaking at the inauguration of the members of the board from the 18 local government areas, the chairman of the Board, High Chief…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of Abisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of former governor Abiola Ajimobi as shocking. Makinde spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Newsmen gathered that Abisola died at the age of 42. Makinde expressed condolences to Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the passing of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the death as…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The death of Abisola Kola Daisi, daughter of the late former Governor of Oyo State,Abiola Ajimobi has been described as a huge loss to her family, friends and Oyo state. A 2019 and 2023 All Progressive Congress, APC Governorship Aspirant in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbaje stated this in a condolence statement…
The Forward Operating Base, FOB, Escravos of the Nigerian Navy says it has deactivated three illegal refining sites in Delta State. Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, the Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Warri, Delta. Capt. Okoloagu said that the illegal refining sites were deactivated on Monday by personnel…
Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at the age of 42. She reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, in the United Kingdom. Until her demise, Bisola served as the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning,…
By Adebayo Yusuf Muslim faithful have been urged to follow the teachings of the Quran that kicks against money rituals in the society. This was the admonition of the Guest Lecturer, Sheikh Yusuf AbdulRasaq at the 2nd annual Ramadan Lecture of Ona Ola Islamic Prayer Group, held at Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme,…