56 m. ago NANS Warns Of Nationwide Protests Over Ramadan School Closures In Northern States

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states fail to reverse their decision to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, criticized the move as an infringement on students’ right to uninterrupted education. In a […] The post NANS Warns Of Nationwide Protests Over Ramadan School Closures In Northern States appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NANS threatens protest over Ramadan school closure in Northern states

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Read More

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2 h. ago Yobe Monarchs Urge Wealthy Individuals To Assist Underprivileged

The Emir of Bade and deputy chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has appealed to traders in Yobe State to consider the plight of the poor and reduce food prices. The emir made the appeal yesterday in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace, Gashua Bade, in Yobe […]

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2 h. ago Ramadan: NEDC Begins Distribution Of Items To PWDs, Others In Borno 

North East Development Commission (NEDC) has begun distributing various Ramadan food and non-food items, including thousands of bags of rice, bags of sugar, cartons of spaghetti, cartons of vegetable oil, mats, and blankets, among others, to persons living with disabilities (PWDs), orphans, widows, and other vulnerable groups in the 27 local government areas of Borno […]

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3 h. ago Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment

Tribune Online Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment A group of American investors has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently in the alleged destruction of their N375 billion real estate investment in Lagos, warning that the incident could undermine investor confidence in Nigeria. Operating under the Association of Nigerians in Diaspora, the investors stated that their properties, worth $250 million in Okun […] Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Tinubu’s government establishing more universities amid funding crisis

Despite severe funding shortfalls in Nigeria’s existing public universities, President Bola Tinubu has established 12 new tertiary institutions since taking read more Tinubu’s government establishing more universities amid funding crisis

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5 h. ago Government’s recognition, respect for PR still poor —Eniola Mayowa

Tribune Online Government’s recognition, respect for PR still poor —Eniola Mayowa In this interview with Akin Adewakun, public relations expert, public speaker and CEO, Stepcraft, Eniola Mayowa, speaks about issues surrounding PR practice in Nigeria, insisting practitioners have not been able to be part of the solution to the nation’s huge image deficit issue since the practice is still being largely snubbed by government. Excerpts: STAKEHOLDERS […] Government’s recognition, respect for PR still poor —Eniola Mayowa Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Middle Belt Forum faults closure of northern schools for Ramadan

The Middle Belt Forum has strongly condemned the closure of public and private schools in parts of Kebbi and Southern Bauchi states to observe Ramadan, calling it unjust to non-Muslim students. In a statement released in Kaduna on Sunday, MBF national spokesman, Luka Binniyat, argued that the move reinforced fears that Sharia law in these Read More

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10 h. ago American military veterans write open letter to Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Government, urging them to release Nnamdi Kanu. In the letter, AVID asked Tinubu to either release Kanu on bail or unconditionally. The group said its request was predicated on the fact […] The post American military veterans write open letter to Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Direct CBN to suspend implementation pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the hearing and determination of the lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Lagos challenging the legality […] The post Direct CBN to suspend implementation pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ramadan: PDP calls for unity, prayers amid rising insecurity

The Acting National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Umar Damagum, has called on Muslims to use the fasting period to promote political unity and national cohesion among Nigerians. Damagun made the call in his 2025 Ramadan message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Sokoto. In a statement through his Senior Special Read More

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11 h. ago Teach your children essence of humanity, Lagos deputy gov urges Muslims

Tribune Online Teach your children essence of humanity, Lagos deputy gov urges Muslims He noted that Islam teaches Muslims to be compassionate and to demonstrate love, kindness, and mercy toward one another, regardless of their religion or background. Teach your children essence of humanity, Lagos deputy gov urges Muslims Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Ramadan: 5 weeks closure of schools in northern states unacceptable — CAN

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the decision of some northern states governors to shut down schools, public and private, for five weeks period of Ramadan. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement, on Sunday, said that CAN views the decision of governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi […] The post Ramadan: 5 weeks closure of schools in northern states unacceptable — CAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago CAN Demands Reversal Of Ramadan School Closure Policy in Northern States

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has threatened legal action against the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states over their directive to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. CAN criticized the move as discriminatory, arguing that it violates the rights of non-Muslim students who are denied access to education during the period. […] The post CAN Demands Reversal Of Ramadan School Closure Policy in Northern States appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Ramadan: Closing schools will worsen educational crisis in northern Nigeria, CAN warns

Tribune Online Ramadan: Closing schools will worsen educational crisis in northern Nigeria, CAN warns The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Sunday, said Northern Nigeria is already grappling with a high rate of out-of-school children; hence, this decision will further worsen the situation. Ramadan: Closing schools will worsen educational crisis in northern Nigeria, CAN warns Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Harassment allegations: Leave our son alone — Niger Delta women warn Natasha

Tribune Online Harassment allegations: Leave our son alone — Niger Delta women warn Natasha Mathias noted that if Natasha continued with such allegations, they would pray to God to release a "spiritual cane" to put her in order. Harassment allegations: Leave our son alone — Niger Delta women warn Natasha Tribune Online

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14 h. ago CAN threatens legal action over Ramadan school closures in northern states

The Christian Association of Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, demanding the reversal of their directives mandating a five-week closure of schools for the Ramadan fast. CAN described the move as discriminatory and a violation of the rights of non-Muslim students, warning that it would pursue Read More

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15 h. ago Kebbi APC suspends governor’s aide for bringing snake to Govt House

… pases vote of confidence on President Tinubu  From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Special Adviser to the Governor, Alhaji Kabir Sani Giant from the party. The party, in the letter addressed to Giant, dated 28th February, 2025, signed by Saidu Moh’d Kimba ,State Secretary […] The post Kebbi APC suspends governor’s aide for bringing snake to Govt House appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Ramadan: Use fasting to promote unity, Damagum urges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Use fasting to promote unity, Damagum urges Muslims “As a nation, we are faced with numerous security and developmental challenges that threaten our collective survival. This is why we must take advantage of the Ramadan season to pray for peace, stability, and progress,” Damagum stated. Ramadan: Use fasting to promote unity, Damagum urges Muslims Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Ganduje to Muslims: Remember the poor; pray for Tinubu during Ramadan 

Tribune Online Ganduje to Muslims: Remember the poor; pray for Tinubu during Ramadan  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has urged privileged Muslims to show generosity to their fellow Muslims during the month of Ramadan. Ganduje gave the admonition at the weekend in his message to the Muslim Umma in Nigeria and around the world as the holy month of Ramadan commences. […] Ganduje to Muslims: Remember the poor; pray for Tinubu during Ramadan  Tribune Online

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