94 m. ago Sultan Declares Saturday Day 1 Of Ramadan Fasting, Calls For Support Among Nigerians

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. He […] The post Sultan Declares Saturday Day 1 Of Ramadan Fasting, Calls For Support Among Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness

Tribune Online Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness As Muslims across Nigeria and the world begin the 2025 Ramadan fast, President Bola Tinubu has called on the faithful to embrace the profound lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that the holy month represents. Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ramadan: Federal fire service launches special safety campaign

Tribune Online Ramadan: Federal fire service launches special safety campaign Ahead of the upcoming Ramadan celebrations, the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has launched a comprehensive safety campaign, urging householders to exercise extra caution in their homes and on the roads throughout the holy month. Ramadan: Federal fire service launches special safety campaign Tribune Online

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2 h. ago As Ramadan Begins, Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Economic Stability

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commence the 2025 Ramadan fasting season, urging them to embrace the core values of piety, humility, and selflessness that define the holy month. In a statement issued on Friday, the President expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the faithful the […]

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan begins Saturday

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. The month of Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar. PUNCH Online reports that the Saudi Royal Court said Taraweeh prayer will be Read More

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5 h. ago Ramadan: Church Distributes Foodstuffs, Others To Needy Muslims In Kaduna

The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, on Friday distributed food items to over 1,000 Muslims and Islamic schools in preparation for the 30-day Ramadan fasting period. General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Yohanna Buru while distributing the items at the Kano Road Central Mosque in Kaduna, explained that the […]

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5 h. ago Ramadan: Fasting Begins Saturday As Saudi Arabia Confirms Sighting Crescent Moon

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual […]

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7 h. ago Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1

Tribune Online Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 The Ologbotsere Descendants of Warri Kingdom have declared a traditional fasting period across Itsekiri land, set to commence tomorrow, Saturday, 1 March. Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 Tribune Online

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Signs Record N54.99trn 2025 Budget Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law at a ceremony in the State House, Abuja, on Friday afternoon. The National Assembly had passed the budget on February 13 after raising the size from the N49.7 trillion originally proposed by the president. The 2025 budget is nearly double the N27.5 trillion […]

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9 h. ago Gombe sets up committees for Ramadan palliative distribution

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has established Ramadan palliative distribution committees to ensure the seamless distribution of relief materials to residents during the holy month. This was contained in a statement released on Friday by Professor Ibrahim Njodi, Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, conveying Governor Yahaya’s approval. The statement read, “The initiative aims Read More

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen

Tribune Online BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen The Supreme Court has declared the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Sophia Egbueje Accuses Burna Boy Of Breaking Car Promise After ‘One

Nigerian music sensation Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has been called out by Lagos big girl and socialite Sophia Egbueje for failing to fulfill his promise of buying her a Lamborghini after a ‘one-night stand.’ Recounting their encounter in a leaked audio recording between her and her friend, Sophia explained that the […]

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Bars Disbursement Of Funds To Rivers

The Supreme Court has prohibited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other agencies from disbursing funds to the Rivers State government until it rectifies what the court has termed a blatant disregard for court orders. In a judgement that lasted one hour and thirty-six minutes on Friday, Justice […]

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers 

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully constituted House of Assembly, with Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker. In a unanimous […] The post BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Rivers funds, recognises Amaewhule assembly

The Supreme Court on Friday made the pronouncement stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing funds to Rivers State government until the Rivers House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly members as valid members of the house. Details shortly…. Read More

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11 h. ago Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money

Tribune Online Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Friday, said upon sighting the officers, the suspects engaged them in a gun duel but fled under superior firepower, abandoning their captives. Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Akpabio Made Love Advances At Me As Condition To Move A Motion, Senator Natasha Alleges

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed the genesis of her incessant faceoffs with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying she was being maltreated for refusing love advances from him. Senator Natasha, married to a Delta State-born billionaire businessman, disclosed this on Arise News Channel’s breakfast programme, ‘The Morning Show’, […]

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15 h. ago Excitement Builds As 3rd ECOWAS – Abuja Int’l Marathon Holds Saturday

The vibrant city of Abuja is set to host the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the ECOWAS – Abuja International Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Run for Unity and Integrity,” is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the region and beyond, with a total prize pool of […]

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16 h. ago Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan: Balancing the body, mind and soul

Tribune Online Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan: Balancing the body, mind and soul   IN the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Ramadan is considered to be the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It involves abstaining from eating and vices from dawn to sunset in the hope that it will lead to greater taqwa (consciousness of Allah SWT). Muslims are commanded to fast during Ramadan more […] Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan: Balancing the body, mind and soul Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Jobberman, experts task businesses on growth amid uncertainty

Jobberman in collaboration with industry and economic experts have advised business executives to adopt high agency, strategic adaptability, and proactive planning to navigate the economic uncertainties of 2025. Speaking at the Jobberman Business Breakfast for C-Suite Executives in Lagos on Thursday, they outlined actionable strategies for sustainability and growth amid evolving challenges. Managing Director of Read More

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