Tag: Ramadan
Why Boko Haram, ISWAP strike more during Ramadan – Defence Minister
“As usual with the terrorists during Ramadan period, for them, they feel when they die, they are going to heaven.…
Ramadan: Astronomy Centre Predicts March 20 for Eid al-Fitr
The centre noted that sighting the crescent on March 18 will be impossible because the moon will set before the…
Fruit buyers beware as NAFDAC uncovers shocking ripening tactics
Ramadan continues, the agency urged cooperation from traders and consumers to ensure that the holy month is observed in good…
Ramadan Rules: Kano orders closure of entertainment hubs
Usman Dankwano, a director at the board, stressed that only entertainment outlets like gala houses under the board’s authority are…
Tinubu sends powerful message to Christians, Muslims
“For Christians, the Lenten season is a time for fasting, abstinence, and penitence, following Jesus Christ's example in the wilderness…
NTF president, Popoola to Nigerians: Show love, compassion as Ramadan, Lent Begins
She added that the period also allows for spiritual and personal rebirth, that should reflect positively on the fortunes of…
Sanwo-Olu urges peaceful elections, youth engagement at Special Ramadan Prayer
He also charged religious and community leaders to guide young people toward responsible citizenship and encourage eligible youths to register…
Lent and Ramadan Together: Obi encourages Nigerians to put differences aside
He concluded by urging Nigerians to use the season for deep spiritual engagement, reminding people to consider the suffering of…
Atiku blasts INEC over Ramadan election date controversy
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently reconsider the February 20, 2027…
Royco Wraps Up ‘Together Is Home’ Ramadan Campaign with Eid Celebration at Emir’s Palace in Kano
Royco—the seasoning that enriches every meal with flavour and warmth—successfully concluded its month-long ‘Together is Home’ Ramadan campaign with a…
Sanwo-Olu raises Alarm: Will Muslims let go of Ramadan’s discipline after Eid?
But his appeal raised a pressing question: will the devotion of the past 29 days fade away, or will it…
Lent, Ramadan: SSAP-SDGs tasks Nigerians on peace, justice, compassion
Speaking on the significance of these holy periods, Princess Orelope-Adefulire, emphasised that fasting is not only a spiritual exercise, but…
Ramadan: Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to embrace peace, harmony
Prayers were offered for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu and his family, Deputy Governor, State Executive Council, Speaker and lawmakers,…
Ramadan: Akume tells Nigerians what to do with Tinubu’s prgrammes
This is coming as the SGF on behalf of the Federal Executive Council extends warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful…
Tinubu calls for unity, resilience as Muslims begin 2025 Ramadan fast
He encouraged fasting Muslims to embody the principles of humility, piety, and generosity while fostering unity and peace in their…
Aspira gifts hampers in the spirit of Ramadan
Customers across Nigeria are encouraged to participate in the spirit of sharing and giving throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan begins Monday, Sultan declares
Adding, he said: “We call on all Nigerians to continue to live peacefully with one another irrespective of religious, ethnic…
Jewish community hosts Ramadan breakfast for Muslim, Christian leaders in Abuja
The Jewish Community of Nigeria, on Monday, hosted some notable leaders of the Muslim and Christian communities to an Iftar…
APC to address senate presidency zoning after Ramadan
Many APC chieftains and legislative member-elect have expressed interest in the highly coveted positions in the red and green chambers.…
Pray for Nigerian leaders, Lagos Deputy Gov. urges clerics
According to him, with prayers the leaders would be able to introduce policies that would impart positively on the citizens.
Ramadan: Medical experts drop important message
Medical experts have cautioned patients against rescheduling medication without recourse to their doctors.
Sultan sends important message to Muslims
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has directed the…
Ramadan: Gbajabiamila felicitates with Muslims
Gbajabiamila also enjoined all Nigerians to unite against insecurity and other challenges facing the country.
Senate President sends message to Nigerians
Lawan said Ramadan is the month when Muslims across the world observe one of the five pillars of their faith,…
Buhari urges muslim elites feed the poor as Ramadan begins
According to the president, the fasting period offers a unique opportunity to “feel the hunger experienced by the poor so…
Ramadan: Adebutu urges Muslims to pray for peace
Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu has called on Muslim faithful across Nigeria to use the Ramadan period to pray relentlessly for…
Ramadan: FCT residents lament hike in food, fruit prices
Some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday expressed worry over the high cost of food items and…
Zamfara buys 450 truckloads of rice, millet for Ramadan
Zamfara State spends ₦2.9 billion in buying essential commodities for distribution to various categories of people as Ramadan welfare.
Photos: Lagos hosts annual Ramadan lecture
The Lagos State government on Sunday, April 19 hosted the 2021 Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria…
Ramadan: Kano feeds 75,000 people daily
About 75,000 people are benefiting from the daily Ramadan breakfast provided by the Kano State Government.