Muslims Pick Date to Pray For Rain in Osogbo

Following over two months of drought in many parts of Nigeria, Muslim faithfuls will converge on Osogbo, Osun state capital for an intercessory prayer for rain on Sunday, August 17, 2024. A statement by the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Shaykh Musa Animasahun, invited Muslims irrespective of their association to converge on the Osogbo Eid praying…

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#EndBadGovernance: See Shocking Numbers of Protesters Remanded Nationwide

Amnesty International has revealed that over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are in custody nationwide. The organisation called on the federal government to ensure the immediate release of all arrested protesters, while ensuring that its obligation towards upholding citizens’ right to freedom of assembly and expression is not undermined. In a statement posted on its X page…

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Edo Politics: He is Lawless, We Made Him Governor, Shaibu Tackles Obaseki After Reinstatement

Edo state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, says he was asked to be Godwin Obaseki’s running mate in 2016 to bring political value to the ticket. Speaking on Friday when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Shaibu said Obaseki, the Edo governor, lacked both political experience and financial resources to contest the election. Both politicians…

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FIFA ranking: Nigeria Remains 1st in Africa, 36th Globally

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released on Friday, August 16, 2024. The Super Falcons also remain the top-ranked women’s football team in Africa, underscoring their dominance on the continent. This ranking comes despite a disappointing showing at…

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