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The Sultan of Sokoto and the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have enjoined Muslim faithful across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal, signifying the end of Ramadan, immediately after sunset tomorrow (Monday). This is even as the NSCIA reminded the faithful to promptly give out Zakatul Fitr, which it stated was a compulsory food levy imposed on privileged Muslims to be given to the less privileged in society. A release signed by the Secretary-General of the Council, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made available to Tribune Online in…

In a bid to shed light on his governance agenda and engage with constituents ahead of the April 27th chairmanship election, Lagelu Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, took part in a comprehensive interview with Fresh_FM’s Mayor Isaac Brown. The discussion, which also featured his counterpart from the Progressive Congress, Olawale Belo, provided a platform for Kamoru to articulate his plans and aspirations for Lagelu local government area. During the interview, Kamorudeen emphasized his commitment to inclusive governance, stressing the importance of community engagement and participation in decision-making processes. He underscored his intention to prioritize constant interaction with local community organizers…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). The statement read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared…

Following the recent upward review of electricity tariffs by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Nigerians have expressed shock, saying the recent increment is coming at a time the citizens are faced with numerous economic challenges. Nigerians since the inception of this administration have been faced with a harsh economic situation following the removal of fuel subsidy which led to changes in the price of transportation, then a series of monetary policies, making foodstuff very expensive. As the Naira continued to appreciate in the parallel market, Nigerians were optimistic that the prices of food would reduce. However, the NERC increased…

Barring any last-minute change of mind by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, a former member of Edo House of Assembly (1999 – 2003), Pascal Ugbomhe, has been tipped to replace the state’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, till November 12, 2024, when his second term will end.Ugbomhe, also an Etsako man as Shaibu, is a frontline member of the Chief Dan Orbih-led Legacy Coalition in Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with his choice being to get the support of the party’s National Vice Chairman, Southsouth (Orbih), and his teeming supporters, ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship…

Scheming between Ladoja, others take centre stageAfter physical sighting of the next-in-line to the Olubadan of Ibadan’s throne Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Friday, members of the council will meet this week to decide on whether to nominate him as the next Olubadan or not. The Obas had put their decision on hold since Oba Lekan Balogun joined his ancestors on March 14, shunning a meeting called by the Otun Olubadan High Chief Rashidi Ladoja for that purpose about a fortnight ago. A source close to the council told The Nation that it would be meeting this week to decide on…

…Can 2 Be Greater Than 8? A former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja on Saturday hosted the authentic Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaja Saratu Aduke Konibaje alongside her subordinates, Iyaloja of various markets in Ibadanland to a break of Ramadan fast at his Bodija residence, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The Otun-Olubadan, an elder statesman who strongly believes in peace, tolerance and harmony identified with all Iyalojas (Muslim faithfuls) as they carry out their Islamic obligations in the holy month of Ramadan. The ex-Governor used the opportunity to appeal to Alhaja Saratu Aduke Konibaje and…

The Governing Council Chairman and the Executive Director for Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Prof. Lateef Sanni has maintained that Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora is a future University. Prof. Sanni made this known during the 2nd combined convocation ceremony held at the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora. Prof. Sanni in his remarks noted that with the newly promoted Chief Lecturers which made the total number of Chief Lecturers in OYSCATECH to become 31; the institution has the capacity to metamorphose into a university of repute. The Governing Council Chairman explained that with…

In the lead-up to the fiercely contested local government election in Oyo state, the PDP Chairmanship Candidate for Ibadan North local government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has lambasted the APC, branding it a “darkness party” unworthy of the electorate’s support. During a charged segment on Fresh FM 105.9’s “Political Circuit,” hosted by seasoned journalist Mayor Isaac Brown, Olufade didn’t mince words, asserting that the people of Ibadan North would reject the APC’s candidacy come April 27. His bold declaration echoed throughout the airwaves, setting the stage for a fiery exchange between him and the Ibadan North APC Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Adedayo…

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has released the names of erstwhile Band A feeders downgraded to B, C D or E. Our correspondent reports that the Farm Feeder serving the Obasanjo Farm was downgraded from Band A to Band E in the list released by the IBEDC on Saturday. About 28 feeders under the Ibadan DisCo were downgraded in Oyo, Ogun, Kwara and Osun States. According to the list, some areas dropped from 20 hours of daily power supply to zero hour. This, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, brought about the removal of those feeders from Band A…