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[Abbas Jimoh @abbasjimoh]

Assalam Alaikum,
His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday 16/6/2026 as the first day of Al Muharram 1448 AH.

-Yahaya Muhammad Boyi
Sarkin Malaman Sokoto
Happy New Year Hijrah 1448.

[Abbas Jimoh @abbasjimoh]

If the moon is sighted please inform His Eminence through the following numbers.
08037157100
08035965322
08035945903
08066303077
Yahaya Muhammad Boyi
Sarkin Malaman Sokoto.

[Abbas Jimoh @abbasjimoh]

Assalamu Alaikum,

His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar wishes to inform all that Monday 15/6/2026, which is equivalent to 29th day of Zulhijjah 1447 AH, is the first day to look for the new moon of Muharram 1448 AH.

[The Data of Everything @TheDataHubX]

Impossible-But-True Facts

1) Australia → There are more kangaroos than people
2) Russia → Russia is larger than Pluto in surface area
3) Canada → Has more lakes than all other countries combined
4) Japan → Has over 5 million vending machines
5) Vatican City → Is a country inside a city
6) Mongolia → One of the lowest population densities in the world
7) Saudi Arabia → Has no permanent rivers
8) Iceland → No mosquitoes live there
9) Switzerland → Has nuclear bunkers for almost every citizen
10) China → Uses only one time zone despite its huge size
11) Norway → The sun does not set for weeks in summer
12) Nepal → The only country with a non-rectangular flag
13) Singapore → Chewing gum is almost completely banned
14) Egypt → Around 90% of the population lives near the Nile River
15) India → Has the highest number of post offices in the world
16) Tuvalu → Earns money by selling its internet domain (.tv)
17) Brazil → Contains about 60% of the Amazon rainforest
18) Monaco → You can walk across the country in less than 1 hour

[Abbas Jimoh @abbasjimoh]

@Algeria_FC Kudos for your maturity and sportsmanship

[Stats Globe @statsglobe]

Past Jobs of World Leaders:

🇻🇪 Nicolas Maduro – Bus Driver
🇺🇸 Donald Trump – Real estate
🇮🇳 Narendra Modi – Tea seller
🇳🇬 Bola Tinubu – Accountant
🇵🇰 Imran Khan – Cricketer
🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin – Agent/Spy
🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelensky – Comedian
🇮🇱 Benjamin Netanyahu – Soldier
🇺🇸 Barack Obama – Ice Cream Scooper
🇹🇷 Recep Erdogan – Lemonade Seller
🇱🇷 George Weah – Soccer Player
🇩🇪 Angela Merkel – Chemist
🇦🇱 Edi Rama – Painter
🇦🇺 Tony Abbott – Trainee Priest
🇧🇬 Boiko Borisov – Bodyguard
🇨🇦 Justin Trudeau – Bouncer
🇨🇦 Stephen Harper – Mailroom Assistant
🇭🇷 Ivo Josipovic – Music Composer
🇫🇷 Nicolas Sarkozy – Cleaner
🇬🇹 Jimmy Morales – Comedian
🇮🇸 Johanna Sigurdardottir – Flight Attendant
🇮🇪 Michael Higgins – Waiter
🇮🇹 Silvio Berlusconi – Singer
🇱🇷 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – Drugstore Clerk
🇱🇹 Dalia Grybauskaite – Factory Worker
🇲🇬 Andy Rajoelina – DJ
🇲🇳 Khaltmaagiin Battulga – Wrestler
🇳🇴 Jens Stoltenberg – Journalist
🇷🇺 Dmitry Medvedev – Street Cleaner
🇸🇮 Borut Pahor – Model
🇬🇲 Adama Barrow – Security Guard
🇬🇧 Boris Johnson – Journalist
🇺🇸 Joe Biden – Maintenance Worker
🇺🇾 Tabare Vazquez – Oncologist
🇻🇦 Pope Francis – Nightclub Bouncer
🇿🇦 Nelson Mandela – Lawyer
🇯🇵 Shinzo Abe – Steel Plant Worker
🇨🇱 Michelle Bachelet – Pediatrician
🇰🇷 Moon Jae-in – Human Rights Lawyer
🇦🇷 Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner – Lawyer
🇧🇷 Dilma Rousseff – Guerrilla Fighter
🇬🇷 Alexis Tsipras – Civil Engineer
🇳🇿 Jacinda Ardern – Policy Adviser
🇳🇱 Mark Rutte – Teacher
🇲🇽 Enrique Peña Nieto – Lawyer
🇪🇸 Mariano Rajoy – Property Registrar
🇸🇦 Salman bin Abdulaziz – Deputy Governor
🇮🇶 Saddam Hussein – Ba'ath Party Organizer
🇮🇷 Hassan Rouhani – Cleric
🇹🇭 Prayut Chan-o-cha – Army Officer
🇨🇳 Xi Jinping – Farmer
🇵🇱 Andrzej Duda – Lawyer

Note: Leaders from the past and present.

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

DEFENCE MINISTER, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA TASKS PROMOTED ARMY GENERALS TO RAISE OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

The Nigerian Army has decorated 28 senior officers with new ranks, with the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), urging them to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, loyalty and service to the nation. The decoration ceremony took place at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja, where 28 Brigadier Generals were elevated to the rank of Major General, including a posthumous promotion.

General Musa, who was the Special Guest of Honour, praised the officers for their courage, professionalism and years of selfless sacrifice. He noted that their elevation underscores their consistent commitment to national security and the collective effort to strengthen the Nigerian Army. He urged them to confront emerging security threats with fresh resolve, stating that their new roles place them in pivotal positions to shape the strategic trajectory of the Army. “These officers are among the finest leaders in our Armed Forces,” he said, expressing personal pride in their achievements.

The Minister further emphasized the need for deeper inter-service cooperation, enhanced intelligence sharing and unity of effort across all security agencies. He acknowledged the indispensable support of the officers’ families and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving personnel welfare. He also conveyed the felicitations of the President and Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, assuring that the administration will continue to strengthen the Armed Forces with better resources and improved operational capacity.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, described the occasion as a significant milestone that celebrates officers who have consistently demonstrated integrity, competence and loyalty. He reiterated that promotion remains a key motivator in the military and assured that the Nigerian Army maintains a merit-driven, transparent and fair promotion system.

The COAS highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance morale and welfare through improved healthcare, upgraded infrastructure and a more conducive environment for professional excellence. He noted that the elevation of the senior officers reflects confidence in their ability to assume higher responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to both national and international security.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Major General Francis Omata expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for approving their promotions. He pledged unwavering loyalty and reaffirmed their commitment to national service. He also commended the Minister of Defence and the COAS for their exemplary leadership and mentorship, which continue to guide and inspire their professional journeys.

The ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the Minister of State for Finance, members of the National Assembly, Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, former Service Chiefs, principal staff officers from Defence and Service Headquarters, Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions and the President of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, among others.

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
10 December 2025

[Great IFE @TheGreatestIFE]

Chief Obafemi Awolowo's Western Region Government University Scholarship of 1952/53-1956.

= 200 Scholarships.

Beneficiaries by Divisions:
* Colony(Lagos Island), 21
* Abeokuta, 19
* Ijebu-Ode, 21
* Ibadan, 16
* Oyo, 20
* Ondo, 26,
* Benin, 38
* Delta, 31.

[Civixplorer @Civixplorer]

👥 World population has grown from 2.5 billion to 8.2 billion in 75 years.

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Wish the federal government can find a way of intervening in their plights, including rallying individuals and corporate organisations to assist.

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@HamzyCODE Ma sha Allahu.
Congratulations 🎉

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