Author: Vreporters
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Police Inspector, Two Worshipers Kidnapped in Ogun Mosque
A police officer, Inspector Kamarudeen Bello, who oubles as the chief Imam of a mosque at Soyoye in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have been kidnapped by suspected gunmen along side two other Worshipers last week . The abducted officer is attached to one of the divisional police headquarters in Abeokuta, the…
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Hypocrisy of Sheikh Khalid’s Suspension For Criticizing Buhari, by Farooq Kperogi
The conscientious, straight-talking Imam of the Apo Juma’at Mosque in Abuja by the name of Sheikh Nuru Khalid was suspended from his position yesterday for saying, during a Friday sermon, that Buhari’s decision to not visit Kaduna in the aftermath of the bombing, kidnap, and murder of Kaduna-bound train passengers by terrorists was unjustified because…
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Updated: Sultan of Sokoto Announces Saturday, as First Day of Ramadan (Video)
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has announced Saturday 2nd of April 2022 as equivalent to 1st day of the holy month of Ramadan 1443 AH, which signifies the beginning of the Ramadan fast. The Ramadan crescent moon was sighted in multiple locations in Nigeria on…
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Islamic Countries That Have So Far Sighted Ramadan Crescent 🌙
As Muslims across the world set to start observing Ramadan, some countries have confirmed the sighting of the moon which will officially mark the beginning of the sacred lunar month. According to tradition of the prophet, Muslims are strongly enjoined to start observing Ramadan once the new moon is sighted, and if the moon is…
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Kaduna Train Attack: Survivors, Families of Victims Recount Ordeals in Hands of Terrorists
Vanguard Survivors and families of victims of Monday night’s terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, yesterday recounted their ordeals in the hands of the attackers. The survivors relived their accounts as Nigeria Railway Corporation confirmed eight casualties in the attack that also left 26 injured and scores missing. Recall that the terrorists had blown the…
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Strike: FG Invokes No Work No Pay, as Unions Ground Varsities
The Nation The Federal Government has restated its threat not to pay any of its employees on strike or absent from duty post without due authorisation. This followed the commencement of a two-week warning strike by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU)…
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Convention: President Buhari, APC Governors Agree on Unity list
The Nation To ensure a hitch-free convention on Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari and governors elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket agreed on a unity list based on consensus. At a meeting held at the Presidential Villa with 16 governors in attendance, Buhari expressed his preference for a former Nasarawa State Governor Senator Abdullahi…
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Hushpuppi: Court Fixes New Date To Hear Suit Seeking Extradition of Abba Kyari
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed April 27th to hear the application seeking the extradition of the suspended ‘super cop’ , Abba Kyari to the United States of America, USA, to face trial over his alleged involvement with a notorious internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi. Kyari, a deputy…
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EFCC Sanctions Operative Behind Leaked Video of Former Anambra Governor, Obiano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sanctioned one it of its operatives behind the Leaked video of former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano while in its custody. The anti graft agency made the disclosure in a statement titled “EFCC Subjects Officer Behind Obiano” which was issued on Monday. The statement reads in part: “The…
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Davido To Give N20 Million To 20 Business Owners
Globally celebrated Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed plans to donate N20m to 20 business owners. The OBO made the gesture known via his Twitter page on Wednesday. The popstar artiste called on business owners to send their well articulated ideas to him. “Nigeria is hard right now. Let’s give N20m…