Happy Eid-el-Fitr! In today’s trending news stories;
1. Prominent figures including President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, along with state governors, House of Representatives members, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), corporate organizations, and individuals have extended greetings to Muslims across Nigeria for Eid-el-Fitr. They emphasize the importance of sustaining the lessons of Ramadan and urge for prayers for peace and unity in the country.
2. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State introduced a N200 million interest-free loan in honor of Ramadan, and appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Iliya as his special assistant for Arewa Matters. He also pledged to extend similar gestures to other ethnic groups in the state and expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for their support during the elections. The loan details will be provided later, and the announcement was made during a special meeting with Muslim leaders.
3. Hoodlums in Gboko, Benue State, set fire to the residence of former Governor Aper Aku, triggering chaos. The incident occurred on Monday, with occupants evacuated safely. Deborah Aku, the former governor’s daughter, stated that the attack stemmed from a previous dispute over a goat’s death. The police rescued six people before the house was burnt down. The Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the incident and vowed to investigate further. Senior officials condemned the attack and urged the police to apprehend the perpetrators.
4. The 2024 JAMB exam slip, containing important details like exam date, time, and venue, is now available for printing or reprinting. Candidates can access it through the JAMB exam slip printing portal or the JAMB eFacility portal using their registration details. There’s no limit to the number of times the slip can be reprinted, and both methods mentioned are legitimate. It’s essential to have a printed copy for the exam day.
5. Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has refuted allegations of neglecting late actress Jumoke Aderounmu during her illness. Aderounmu’s brother had criticized Akindele for mourning her on social media despite allegedly ignoring her during her sickness. However, Akindele explained she was unaware of Aderounmu’s illness until her demise and expressed her own struggles, including depression after losing her mother. Fellow actress Bimbo Akisanya defended Akindele, citing her past acts of kindness, including financially supporting a makeup artist with cancer. Juliana Olayode also praised Akindele’s generosity, recounting how she helped Olayode’s family during her mother’s illness. Olayode emphasized Akindele’s humility and her immense contribution to the film industry.
6. Mabel Makun has confirmed her divorce from comedian AY, expressing gratitude for supportive messages while emphasizing her silence and respect for her children and ex-husband. She denied addressing lies and attacks on social media and reinforced her commitment to moving forward with grace and resilience. Despite the unexpected turn of events, she maintained faith in a brighter future and requested privacy and understanding during this challenging period as they find their own paths forward. She also wished AY the best in his journey as well.
