87 m. 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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97 m. 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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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago New Commercial Airlines Set For Takeoff As NCAA Approves 5 AOCs In 1 Year

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that in one year, it has approved Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) for five applicants. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, chaired by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos on Friday, the director-general of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, said during the process of approving […]

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3 h. ago Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute

By Daniel Kanu Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s legal team has issued a scathing rebuttal to allegations of unlawfully selling lands belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited, as contained in a petition filed by Arch-View Investments Limited at the Ogun State House of Assembly. In a strongly worded statement, signed by Dapo Opakunle, Ashimolowo’s lawyers categorically denied […] The post Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 h. ago Ekiti to review emergency law, establish LG disaster committees

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye on Friday disclosed the state government’s plan to review the law establishing the State Emergency Management Agency to accommodate local government emergency management committees. Afuye said the planned holistic review of the law would ensure the effective management of natural disasters from the grassroots to the state level, Read More

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5 h. ago Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president

Tribune Online Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president Deputy Senate President, Senator Jubril Barau, has stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is aimed at providing food for all through improved agricultural practices. Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president Tribune Online

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5 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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6 h. ago 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO

Tribune Online 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reported that around 6,000 transformers were vandalised across Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states during the four-day nationwide blackout. However, the company stated that KEDCO issues monthly bills totalling N12 billion across the three states but often collects less than N6 billion. Revealing this at a town hall meeting […] 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO Tribune Online

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8 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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8 h. ago How lawmakers, civil servants divert committee funds for personal use – Akpoti

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that lawmakers and civil servants in the National Assembly routinely divert committee funds meant for operational read more How lawmakers, civil servants divert committee funds for personal use – Akpoti-Uduaghan

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10 h. ago Tax Bills: Experts Warn Against Undermining Nigeria Customs Service

As Nigeria pushes forward with its ambitious tax reform agenda, concerns are mounting that proposed legislative changes could inadvertently weaken the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the point of redundancy. At a public hearing organized by the House of Representatives special committee on Tax Reform Bills, stakeholders warned that shifting customs revenue collection to a […]

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12 h. ago ‘Remove Emir Bayero From Nasarawa Palace’, Kano Gov’t Tells Tinubu

The Kano State government has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the removal of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nasarawa Palace of the Kano Emirate, warning that his continued presence was fuelling unrest in the State. Speaking at the Kano Government House during the distribution of relief materials provided […]

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13 h. ago Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres

Tribune Online Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres Communities in many states, including Taraba, Oyo, Bayelsa, Benue, Gombe, Kebbi and Kwara will benefit from the facilities. Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres Tribune Online

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14 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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14 h. ago Team Delta Set To Dominate Nigeria Again At Gateway Games – Oborevwori

Mr Onoriode Oborevwori, Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, has confirmed that Team Delta is poised to dominate the country once again at the Gateway Games. He expressed his immense joy regarding the team’s performance, noting that it has given both the government and the people something to celebrate. While reminding the athletes and […]

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