African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to request the postponement of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections currently scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026, on account of the Ramadan fast. In the letter dated 22 January 2026 and signed by...
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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has urged the people of the state to embrace unity and peace as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. This is contained in a statement on Sunday by Mr Sulayman Idris, the governor’s spokesman. The governor felicitated the Muslim community on Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the end of...
A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has admonished leaders at all levels to prioritise the wellbeing of Nigerians. Abubakar made the plea in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Sunday in Abuja. He also urged leaders to lead in the fear of God. “While the Ramadan...
The 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Mohammad Sanusi II, has urged Muslims to incorporate the virtues learned during Ramadan into their daily lives. Sunusi made the call during his sermon at the congregational Eid prayers held at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in Kano on Sunday. Sanusi emphasised the...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the conclusion of the Holy month of Ramadan. Osigwe in a statement on Sunday, urged muslim lawyers to utilise the Eid celebration to uphold the values of justice,...
By Amos Mathew, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) felicitates with Muslims Ummah in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of the year’s Eid-il-Fitr, marking the 1446AH (2025) month-long Ramadan fast. It was made known in a statement signed by Prof. Muhammad-BabaNational Publicity Secretary of ACF. “As if to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Governor Zulum, who is currently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for the Lesser Hajj, described the month of Ramadan as...
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest sites, announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period will begin on Sunday. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr,” the Royal Court said...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, as well as the peace, stability, and progress of the country, as Ramadan ends. Shettima made the call on Friday during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (Quranic reading) for Ramadan at the State House Mosque, Abuja....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr (sallah) celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslims...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a demonstration of compassion and solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan, the Borno State Government through the Ministry of Information and Internal Security, has reached out to key security agencies, distributing palliatives to support them in this holy month of Ramadan, as...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum’s Ramadan Iftar Relief Food Distribution Team has successfully distributed Iftar meals to over 414,000 vulnerable and underprivileged individuals in Maiduguri city and its surrounding areas. This initiative aims to provide essential support to those in need during the holy...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf of Kano State has instructed all his political appointees to declare their assets. Governor Yusuf gave the directive during an Iftar (Ramadan breaking of Fast) with Heads of Government Agencies and Special Advisers at Government House, Kano. The governor said that 60 to 70...
Former Governor of Sokoto State and one time Presidential candidate, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, has denied joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Bafarawa made the clarification through his Media Aide, Dr Abubakar Umar, on Tuesday in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bafarawa had sometime ago excused...
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night in Abuja, called on political leaders in the country to channel more resources and policies towards catering to the needs of the poor and vulnerable. The President, who hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Service Chiefs, and some selected Heads...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has kicked off the distribution of Ramadan foodstuffs to 30,000 households across the state. This gesture, according to Tambuwal, underscores the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) commitment to unity, compassion, and community support during the holy month. Speaking at...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged Muslim faithful to embrace the virtues of piety, charity and moderation as enshrined in the Holy Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet. He highlighted the values of Ramadan as essential tools for fostering a...
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has said the decision by some northern governors to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan is appropriate. A statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, in Kaduna on Thursday, said the closure prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions during the...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has urged the state government to stop using Federal Government support for political purposes. The PDP’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Abdulkadir Dukku, made this call in a statement issued in Gombe on Wednesday. He said the practice had become a pattern....
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by some northern state governments to close all schools throughout the Ramadan fasting period as counterproductive. This is contained in a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...