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JUST-IN: New Moon Sighted In Nigeria, Sunday Is Eid-el-Fitr – Sultan

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, is scheduled to announce the end of 2025 Ramadan soon, as a new moon has been sighted, GISTSMATE MEDIA has learnt. A member of the National Moonsighting Committee in Nigeria, Simwal, announced a positive sighting report in a tweet Saturday night. “I just had a conversation with…

Eid-el-Fitr: Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Comforter, Rejoices With Muslim Ummah Across The Globe

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Hon. Comforter, a distinguished lawmaker representing the good people of Ibadan North Local Government in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful across the globe on the joyous occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In her goodwill message, Hon. Comforter emphasized the significance of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the…

JUST-IN: 14-Year-Old Girl Kills Self Over Pregnancy In Benue

GISTSMATE 011 hour ago04 mins

A 14-year-old Secondary School Student, identified as Nicknes Ayo, has committed suicide after her mother pressured her to name the man who impregnated her. The incident happened on Saturday at Egba in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A neighbour who identified herself as Mama Enyi told our correspondent on the phone that…

FLASH: 16 Slain Northern Travellers Laid To Rest In Edo Community (Video)

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GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the 16 Northerners, who were lynched in Edo State have been laid to rest today, Saturday. It was also reported that three others were buried on Friday, bringing the total number of people buried to 19. According to Zagazola, they were laid to rest at the Udune Efandion community in Uromi….

BREAKING: No Moon Sighted In Nigeria, Fasting Likely To Continue – Sultan Of Sokoto

GISTSMATE 012 hours ago03 mins

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that fasting may continue on Sunday as the new moon has not been sighted in Nigeria. The development means Ramadan is not yet officially over in the country. The announcement was made in a statement…

BREAKING: Saudi Confirms Sunday Eid-el-Fitr

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Saudi Arabia’s network of astronomical observatories has officially confirmed that Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, marking the end of Ramadan. The sighting of the Shawwal crescent, which signifies the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal, was crucial in determining the conclusion of the fasting period. This year, Ramadan concludes after 29…

Man Arrested For Beating Eatery Guard To Death In Rivers

GISTSMATE 014 hours ago04 mins

A security guard and father of three, identified as Ifeanyi Ani, was allegedly beaten to death by a customer at a popular eatery in Rumukrushi in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday evening. According to sources who spoke to our correspondent on Saturday, the customer who came to purchase food at…

EFCC Finally Opens Up On Sanwoolu, Atiku’s ‘Connection’ To Aisha Achimugu

GISTSMATE 016 hours ago04 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to reports of an alleged connection between Ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu and a Popular Business woman and Socialite, Aisha Achimugu, who is currently wanted by the commission for Money-Laundering and Fraud. In a statement signed by its Media Head, Dele Oyewale,…

Peter Obi Speaks On Toxic Politics Amid APC Link

GISTSMATE 016 hours ago05 mins

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering…

I’m Proud Of Our Association, Buhari Hails Tinubu At 73

GISTSMATE 016 hours ago05 mins

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has reaffirmed the strong bond with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, joining the nation and Tinubu’s family in celebrating the President’s 73rd birthday. In a statement by His spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Saturday, March 29, Buhari conveyed his heartfelt birthday wishes, offering prayers for Tinubu’s long life, good health, and…