The Holy Month Of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar; Ramadan is also the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. They observe this sacred month of Ramadan to mark when Allah sent an angel to Prophet Muhammad to reveal the Quran, the Islamic holy book, in 610 AD.  The Prophet Mohammed reportedly said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained." Muslims believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, to Mohammed, on a night known as "The Night of Power" (or Laylat al-Qadr in Arabic). During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline and a time of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Quran. The beginning and end of Ramadan changes every year as it’s based on the Islamic lunar calendar and the moon cycles.

Phases of the Moon

The start of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon by religious leaders. Although Muslim’s wait for the new moon’s appearance before announcing the first day of Ramadan, they also estimate the arrival. Ramadan is predicted to begin on 12 April this year (2021) and end on 12 May with the Eid al-Fitr celebration. The month of Ramadan usually lasts between 29 to 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is sighted.

A recent Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Doha Qatar Photo credits The Peninsula

A special three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast) marks the end of Ramadan. It begins when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky. It’s a joyous occasion, with Muslims celebrating the end of fasting and giving thanks to Allah.

During the three days, Muslims attend prayers in the morning and visit loved ones and neighbors. Then they enjoy a delicious traditional feast with friends and family. Children are often given presents, and it’s custom to donate to those in need. As a symbol of unity, Ramadan is a time when Muslims from all over the world come together to celebrate their faith.

Panic Over AstraZeneca Side Effects Claim In Europe

AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine  Doses  Photo Courtesy of Al Jazeera

In recent days, countries including France, Denmark, Ireland and Thailand have temporarily suspended their use of AstraZeneca’s corona virus vaccine after reports that some people in Denmark and Norway who got a dose developed blood even though there’s no evidence that shows that the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization says that the data available do not suggest the vaccine caused the clots and that people should continue to be immunized. Other countries that have temporary stopped the use of AstraZeneca include Germany and Italy are the latest to temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca's corona virus.

Arsenal Sink Sloppy Tottenham

There was much to admire about Mikel Arteta's Arsenal here who came from a goal behind to beat their North London rivals. Erick Lamela opened the scoreline with a beautiful Labona. Martin Odegaard leveled it for arsenal  before the half time whistle. In the second half, the Gunner's dug deep and were awarded a penalty after Davidson Sanchez brought down Alexander Lacazette in the penalty area and Lacazette did not disappoint after converting it into a goal that saw Arsenal win the bragging rights of the North London derby. Although the gunners win over Tottenham they still remain number 10 in the very competitive English Premier League.

Prophet Rufus Phala Makes His Congregation to Drink Jik Detergent

A controversial South African pastor known as Prophet Rufus Phala, with AK Spiritual Christian Church, Makgodu, Limpopo in the north eastern area of South Africa, gave his members Jik household bleach to drink as a sign of faith during church service on Sunda.

It is not the first time Prophet Rufus hits the headline for the wrong reasons, sometimes back he shocked his followers and outsiders when he made his church members drink Dettol.

According to Daily Sun SA, Prophet Rufus made his church members drink jik during Sunday service.

Prophet Rufus reportedly told the congregation to drink the antiseptic liquid, promising they will be healed of their sickness.

Report has it that the police in Limpopo are investigating the incident after some people were allegedly affected after drinking the bleach. 

He instructed his followers to drink the disinfectant, while also acknowledging that it was dangerous to do so.

“I know Dettol is harmful, but God instructed me to use it. I was the first one to drink it,” the pastor said.

 

Beverly Osu Finally Reacts To Social Troll Over Her Recent 'NUN' Photoshoot

Beverly Osu has been reacted to trolls from her followers who have had a busy day calling her out over the

controversial nun photo shoot in which she is posed wearing semi-naked nun like dress and on top of it she was  smoking.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate is currently the talking point on social media now after she posed to appear  for the front cover of taylor fashion magazine which is the dream of every celebrity and so was the case of Beverly Osu until a section of the media turned it sore when the online community felt that Beverly had gone overboard with the uttire and the posing on the pictures.

And this is what she had to say... "I was born a practicing Catholic so I know and take ur faith seriously. People should rather worry and pray for the hundreds of thousands of innocent victims that are rapped and abused by priests all over the world particularly over 1000 victims raped by 300 priests in Pennsylvania than worry over a photo that is a mere work of art"

Bobi Wine Health Worsens In Uganda

Bobi Wine at the center

Things are getting worse on the arrest and health condition of musician-turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, also reffered to as ‘Omubanda Wa Kabaka’  by locals is getting thick after he was brutalized during an arrest and later tortured in military barracks.

His wife Barbara Itungo says he is gravely ill with internal injuries after one of his kidney was damaged during the brutal arrest .

On the other hand, President Museveni, quoting military medical sources, dismisses the reports, terming them “fake news”.

His wife Barbara had this to say “The only problem is that we could not get clear documented information from the doctors to confirm. However, he also told me that one of his kidneys is injured,” she said.It is hard to verify the extent of the damage on my husband’s life because of the damages seem to be internal.”

On Saturday, Mr Wine's lawyers, Lukwago and Company Advocates, also released a statement indicating that the doctors confirmed his kidney had been damaged and this is what he had to say. “One of Hon Kyagulanyi’s kidneys was damaged, he suffered internal bleeding, he is experiencing excruciating pain in the hip and head yet no scan or X-ray examination had been conducted,” the lawyers stated. No clear indication that the military barracks is equipped with necessary facilities to handle his deteriorating health.”

The family of Mr. Wine and his lawyers are now demanding that he should be released immediately from the military hosipital where he is bedridden and  under the watch of the military.

Open Letter To 2Face Idibia Over His Dubai Wedding Venue

This is what went down after 2Face Idibia took his wedding to Dubai and not nigeria
"I never knew or comprehend that Mr 2face Innocent Idibia had this spirit of Wickedness in him. We have been encouraging him even he was nothing till now that he felt that he has arrived.

Annie and her Dad...

2Face, We all bought every CD you has ever played, paid for all the shows your attended, devout our time to listen to all your songs, even when the songs may not meet out expectations, as an encouragement we continued to listen to them.

Yet you didn't show us appreciation. 2Face, Let me ask you a question. How many Arabs has bought your CDs or listen to your any of your songs?Annie Macaulay's Parents are not Arabs as to say your choose Arab-land because of proximity to her Parents.

Mr &Mrs Idibia

With your spirit of wickedness, you carry your wedding to Dubai so that Nigerian fans will not eat rice or cake or drink your mineral or even our local beer. You know for sure that most of your fans can't afford the ticket to Dubai.

You denied your fans who bought and paid for your CDs and Shows the generational opportunity to see a glimpse of your wedding, because your are sure that WE fans are not important, Nigeria is not good enough to host a Celebrity Wedding.

Tomorrow your friends and colleagues in the entertainment Industry who are Naturally Copy-cats will join the trend of wasting our Foreign Exchange in countries that see Nigerians as no body"

Thats the fury of nigerian 2face fans who poured their hearts out.......

Fake Butt Injections Causes Woman To Lose Her 4 Limbs

April Brown lost her life as a successful cosmetologist and fashion designer, after receiving silicone injections in her butt. Due to near fatal infections, Brown, Mother

of two, has had to have parts of all her four limbs cut off to save her life
Five years ago, Brown received silicone injections at a “pumping party.”
“They call it butt injections,” Brown says. “These things are done at pumping parties. They call it medical grade silicone but a lot of it is industrial grade silicone.”
The injections caused excruciating pain from the very beginning. Brown says, “For five years, I lived in pain. Excruciating pain.”

Unfortunately for Brown, it was at a hospital, where she picked up an infection. By last year, doctors informed her that she would have to undergo the amputations of both hands and feet in order to save her life.

April Brown, lost her limbs due to butt implants Brown won’t divulge exactly who administered the injections to her but says that her self-esteem issues caused her to take part in the “pumping parties.” Even with her loss of limbs, though, Brown remains inspired at her new calling in life as a motivational speaker should act as an example to our young ladies who are using butt implants and creams to increase the size of their butts...

Are you a victim? if you have the experience you can share with us......

A Challenge To Kenyan Youths

A challenge to Kenyan youths......

is only 19 years old, and she is the youngest MP in Africa. She was elected to the Ugandan Parliament with an overwhelming majority last week.
She was declared winner of the Usuk Constituency in Eastern Uganda by the Electoral Commission with a majority of 11,059 votes, beating 9 mature, veteran politicians with a very big margin.
Its just a matter of time and the elections will be here will Kenyan youths open their eyes and elect their fellow youth to parliament??

I Bet You Haven't Watched This Yet!

yeah you've watched the bubble gum clip.... but i bet you haven't watched this gal do her thing take a look........