Thousands of Muslims in Iran gathered for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday, marking the end of Ramadan, even as the country faces ongoing conflict in the region, state television footage showed. Iran, a majority-Shia nation, observed Eid a day after most predominantly Sunni Muslim countries. Traditionally led by the country’s supreme leader, the prayers were…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the sexual assault of women during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, describing the incident as a “national disgrace” and a violation of human rights. A viral video circulating on social media showed men sexually harassing young women attending the festival in Uruamudhu Community. The footage…
By Ayomide Otitoju Seyi Makinde has called for improved welfare for Nigeria’s military personnel, stressing that prioritising their well-being would encourage greater dedication to securing the nation. The governor made the appeal at the Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Celebration held at the Forward Operating Base in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area, with troops…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, has urged Muslims to sustain the values of piety, peace, and compassion cultivated during Ramadan beyond the fasting period. Speaking in a post-Ramadan message, Tajudeen emphasised that devotion to God should not end with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, urging them to uphold the values of piety, empathy, and unity beyond the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President called on Muslims to rededicate themselves to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu witnessed the signing of a £746 million financing agreement in London between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, led by Wale Edun, and Citi Bank. The funding is intended to modernise Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, addressing congestion, improving operational efficiency, and boosting Nigeria’s trade capacity. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least three police officers and a local vigilante leader were shot dead by suspected bandits in Tordamisa, Donga Local Government Area, authorities confirmed. The victims include Corporal Raphael Danjuma, Police Constable Ebenezer Daniel, Police Constable Samuel Bawa, and Nutsa Tyav, a 60-year-old Chairman of the Tordamisa Village Vigilante Group. The Acting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to develop a large-scale integrated dairy livestock production and processing platform aimed at modernising Nigeria’s dairy sector and boosting national food security. The agreement, signed in London ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called on the United States and Israel to halt ongoing hostilities with Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling out of control with severe humanitarian and economic consequences. Speaking at a European Union summit in Brussels, Guterres urged an immediate de-escalation, stressing that continued fighting could…
