The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), through its Centre for Basic Space Science (CBSS), has predicted when the first astronomical lunar crescent will be sighted to signify an end to this year’s Ramadan Fast. PRESS RELEASE NASRDA ANNOUNCES FIRST LUNAR CRESCENT VISIBILITY FOR MARCH 2025 The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA),…
PRESS STATEMENT FG DECLARES 31ST MARCH, 1ST APRIL, 2025 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK EID EL- FITR The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the…
Minister of Youth Development Reaffirms Commitment to Corps Members’ Welfare In line with the promise made by the Honorable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, during his recent appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, the welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members remains a top priority for this administration. This commitment is…
RAMADAN: GOV AIYEDATIWA HOSTS 2025 IFTAR The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged the Muslim community to use the Holy Month of Ramadan as an opportunity to pray for peace, security, and national stability, emphasizing the power of prayers in shaping a prosperous future. Speaking at the 2025 Governor’s Iftar Programme…
ONDO TO DEPLOY DIGITAL PAYMENT PLATFORM TO STREAMLINE REVENUE COLLECTION The government of Ondo State under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has concluded arrangements to deploy a digital platform to streamline the collection of taxes and other government-related payments. This is coming on the heels of a working agreement between the state government (through the Ondo…
The government of Ondo State, under the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reinforced its commitment to women’s participation in agriculture by launching an empowerment initiative focused on modern farming practices. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Mr. Wemimo Akinshola, speaking at a press briefing, disclosed that young…
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Tuesday 25th March 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The process of recall is enshrined…
……Shariah Law Expert Addresses Controversy in Southwestern Nigeria Professor Abdul-Rasq AbdulMajeed Alaro, a renowned Shariah law expert, has addressed the controversy surrounding Shariah law in Southwestern Nigeria, describing same as unnecessary. Speaking at a Alhaji Abdullateef Olufemi Okunnu Ramadan Tasfir in Lagos at the weekend, Professor Alaro emphasized that Shariah law has been practiced in…
…..SMP tasks INEC, EFCC on prosecution of offenders. A pro-democracy group, known as the Social Mobilisation Project (SMP), has lamented that votes trading in recent elections in Nigeria is responsible for current bad governance being experienced by the citizens. SMP which has university scholars as members and leaders, therefore challenged the anti-graft agency, Economic and…
