News

Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has announced the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, marking the end of Ramadan. In a nationwide broadcast on Saturday, the Sultan confirmed that today Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be celebrated as Eid-el-Fitr, the festival marking the conclusion of the holy month of fasting. “Today, the 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, the crescent moon has been sighted, signifying the end of fasting. Consequently, Sunday, 30th March 2025, will be the first day of Shawwal and the day of Eid-el-Fitr,” the Sultan declared.…
Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn country in years. Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake, among the biggest to jolt the Southeast Asian nation in the last century, crippled airports, bridges and highways amid a civil war that has wrecked the economy and displaced millions. The death toll in Myanmar climbed to 1,644, the military government said on Saturday, according to BBC Burmese news service. In neighbouring Thailand, where the quake rattled buildings and brought down a skyscraper under…
A Nigerian nursing college's attempt to punish a student for viral anti-government chants has backfired, exposing the rising unpopularity of President Bola Tinubu's administration amid worsening economic conditions that are hitting students and poor Nigerians hardest. The Viral Protest That Embarrassed the Government During First Lady Remi Tinubu's visit to Delta College of Nursing Sciences on March 25, students defiantly rejected a ceremonial song proclaiming her as their "mother." A lead singer began: "Na our mama be dis-oo, we no get anoda one" (This is our mother, we have no other). But instead of echoing the praise, the students chanted…
In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Special Report, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk and his team pulled back the curtain on their mission to slash federal waste—revealing shocking examples of mismanagement, including a nearly $1 billion government survey that could have instead provided free homes for 4,000 homeless veterans. Musk, alongside DOGE members Steve Davis, Joe Gebbia, Aram Moghaddassi, Brad Smith, Anthony Armstrong, Tom Krause, and Tyler Hassen, detailed their aggressive cost-cutting efforts, which have already saved taxpayers $130 billion — roughly $807.45 per taxpayer — since the department’s launch. "The government is not efficient, and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria raised N1.94 trillion from bond investors in the first quarter of 2025, according to an analysis of Debt Management Office (DMO) auction results. This amount was significantly lower than the N2.52 trillion raised in the same period last year, reflecting a more measured borrowing approach. The government initially planned to offer N1.10 trillion in bonds but ultimately allotted N1.94 trillion due to strong investor demand. Total subscriptions reached N2.83 trillion, with more than 70 percent of bids accepted. Monthly Breakdown: - January 2025: Offered N450 billion, with bids totaling N669.94 billion - February 2025: Offered…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a two-year exemption from import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for critical raw materials used in pharmaceutical production, as part of a presidential initiative to boost local healthcare manufacturing. Key Details of the Exemption The tariff relief, authorized by President Bola Tinubu and implemented through the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, covers: - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Excipients - Packaging materials - Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets - Rapid Diagnostic Kits - Reagents Eligibility Criteria The exemption is specifically targeted at: - Manufacturers recognized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare -…
The Federal Government has announced Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, made the declaration in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr, a major Islamic festival, is observed by Muslims worldwide after completing 29 or 30 days of fasting during Ramadan. In his message, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, called on Muslims to uphold the values of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. He stressed the importance of love, forgiveness, and unity in fostering a harmonious society. Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians…
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional. On March 18, Tinubu invoked Section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution to impose emergency rule, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state House of Assembly members for six months. He appointed Retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator to oversee the state. The PDP governors—from Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara—argue that the president lacks the authority to remove an elected governor or deputy. They…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 23.18 percent in February, down from 24.48 percent in January. Despite this, many analysts questioned the figure and the new methodology. A few days after the report’s release, it was quietly taken down from the NBS website, raising concerns about data transparency and accuracy. Checks by TheCable Index on Monday showed that the report had been reuploaded but with notable changes. MISSING HISTORICAL DATA Deleted inflation data Re-uploaded inflation data In the initial version, following NBS tradition, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report contained historical data…
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo sent a letter to President Donald Trump offering a minerals deal in exchange for a security agreement with the U.S. that would remove violent rebels from the war-torn nation. "Your election has ushered in the golden age for America," President Félix Tshisekedi wrote in February to Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. "Our partnership would provide the U.S. with a strategic advantage by securing critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of Congo." The Congo has over $20 trillion worth of minerals available, according to…
Page 1 of 287
March 30, 2025

Foreign investment in Nigerian equities market declined 30% in February

Foreign investment inflows to Nigeria's equities market dropped by 29.66% in February 2025, falling to…
March 26, 2025

Afenifere condemns emergency rule in Rivers, announces burial plans for late leader Ayo Adebanjo

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency…
March 30, 2025

Does wearing a cap make you go bald? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know about hair loss

Hair loss can be an upsetting and worrisome experience. But with a slew of wellness…
March 30, 2025

Two 'proof of heaven' stories and one 'proof of hell' that had atheist calling out…

Ole Braatelien What happens to our consciousness the moment we die? Christians believe our souls…
March 28, 2025

Terrorists kill 16 on army base, military outpost in Borno, security sources say

Suspected Islamist fighters launched a coordinated attack on an army base and a military outpost…
March 30, 2025

Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 541

Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, the group's chief says Hamas has agreed to a…
March 28, 2025

Bill Gates: Within 10 years, AI will replace many doctors and teachers—humans won’t be needed…

Tom Huddleston Jr. Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans…
January 08, 2025

NFF appoints new Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach…

NEWSSCROLL TEAM: 'Sina Kawonise: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief; Afolabi Ajibola: IT Manager;
Contact Us: [email protected] Tel/WhatsApp: +234 811 395 4049

Copyright © 2015 - 2025 NewsScroll. All rights reserved.