•Truckload of rice President Bola Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation. The directive, according to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and the Director-General, Renewed Hope Ambassadors yesterday, was to support citizens observing the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. He sai...
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has lost his life during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred yesterday during a programme organised by member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada constituency in the House of Representatives, Alh...
•Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reduced public servants work hours for the Ramadan and Lent period. Announcing the approval, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers during the fasting season, reports Daily Independent. The gove...
The Kano State government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centres across the state ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. The directive, announced yesterday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi Sulaiman, affects entertainment centres popularly known as gala houses, as well as Disc J...
•Akpabio As the holy fast of Ramadan begins, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for peace in the country and the world. He also advised them to use the exercise to practise compassion and engender understanding among people of various religious leanings. […]...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns over its recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, particularly regarding the dates fixed for the conduct of the elections. INEC had yesterday announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections would hold on Febr...
Muslim scholars in Nigeria have called for self purification and detachment from vices as the holy month of Ramadan approaches. The call was made at the Annual Pre-Ramadan Seminar jointly organised by seven Islamic organisations in Kwara State, reports Daily Trust. They include The Muslim Congress, Standard Bearers Islamic Organisation, Al Mum...
Some youths have looted Ramadan palliative reportedly meant to be distributed in Gombe State by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Seyi has been visiting northern states where he joined residents and political leaders for breaking of fast (Iftar), reports Daily Trust. During such visits, the President’s son usually launches Ramad...
•National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi, has faulted a five-week closure of schools for the Ramadan fast by some northern state governments including Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi. Adeyemi was a guest on Channels Television today. He...
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly criticised the decision of Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi State governors to close schools during the Holy month of Ramadan, calling it a move that jeopardises the future of millions of children. In a statement today by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the party express...
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