EID FITR: New Moon to Be Sighted Thursday – Agency

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said that the moon (Shawwal) will be seen on Thursday in major cities in Nigeria to signal the end of Ramadan and Eid el-Fitri celebrations.

In a statement by the Head of Media and Corporate Communications of the Agency, Dr Felix Ale, the new moon is expected to be seen across the Nation as follows: In Abuja, appearance of first crescent will be from 6:06pm to 6:36pm, Sunrise – 6:19am, sunset – 6:25pm.

Buhari appoints new NSA, Service Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari today appointed Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.) as new National Security Adviser and also named new service chiefs after sacking those he inherited from the last administration. 

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According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina Maj.-Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin is the new Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. T.Y. Buratai is the new Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas is the new Chief of Naval Staff, Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan is the new Chief of Defence Intelligence while Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar was appointed Chief of Air Staff.