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2025 for @MBuhari (RIP):
60 years since his posting as Platoon Commander, Second Infantry Battalion, Abeokuta.
50 years since appointment as Governor of the North-Eastern State
40 years since he was deposed as Head of State in a military coup
30 years since appointment as Chairman, Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund
20 years since he lost his first presidential election petition at the Supreme Court
10 years since his historic election, and assumption of office as President & C-in-C.
Deeply saddened by passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
He played a key role for regional peace & security & was a strong advocate for multilateral & regional cooperation.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, the Government & the people of Nigeria.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria extends our deepest condolences to the people of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a leader whose life was defined by service, discipline, and a commitment to restore integrity to public office. His legacy includes his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all Nigerians who mourn this loss.
The Palestinian people have the right to simply live as human beings in their own land.
The @UN is fully committed to peace, stability, and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.
Mallam Fahad, The Sokoto Governor or President of Nigeria does not have authority over the National Moon Sighting Committee, as it falls under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, who serves as President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs with headquarters at the Abuja National Mosque.
As a member, I want to reassure you that the committee operates independently and should not be a concern for you, Mallam Fahad. We strive to perform our duties diligently, mindful that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) will hold us to accountable and without any external influence. Can you please explain why you believe the committee always follows Saudi Arabia's sighting? I would like to clarify some details for you.
Using the last Eid El Fitr as an example, Niger Republic and Mali celebrated Eid on April 9th, while the majority of countries around the world celebrated Eid on April 10th, the same day as Saudi Arabia. I will provide screenshots from https://t.co/ZwrBRZa2X0 showing the list of countries. Are you suggesting that all countries that celebrated Eid on April 10th followed Saudi Arabia? It is important to always ask questions if one is ignorant, as stated in the Quran "ask the people with knowledge if you do not know" Suratul Anbiya verse 7.
Due to the geographical location, Saudi Arabia's sunrise, sunset , moonrise and moonset times are ahead of Nigeria's, resulting in a larger moon appearing when sighted in Saudi Arabia at sunset in Nigeria, as Nigeria is 2 hours behind.
Feel free to ask any additional questions about moonsighting in Nigeria, but please keep the committee and Sultan out of any of your political discussions.
GOOD NEWS!!! All the 45 passengers earlier kidnapped along Benue-Enugu express road have been successfully rescued by the Gallant Troops of the Nigerian Army. No ransom paid while some of the kidnappers were arrested. 👍🏾