12 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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16 h. ago Ramadan: Sultan alerts Muslims on moon, Bauchi, Kebbi schools shut

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, presided over by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims to look out for the 2025 Ramadan moon from Friday, February 28, 2025. The Sultan made the call on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the NSCIA, Prof Ishaq Oloyede. Read More

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17 h. ago High prices of food have made it difficult for us to prepare for Ramadan —Muslims

Tribune Online High prices of food have made it difficult for us to prepare for Ramadan —Muslims   There is excitement among Muslims as the month of Ramadan approaches. However, some Muslim faithful have said that preparation for the month of fasting has been an uphill task due to rising cost of food items, according to findings by RUKIYAT OGUNWADE. As Muslims all over the world prepare for the holy month of […] High prices of food have made it difficult for us to prepare for Ramadan —Muslims Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Sultanate urges Muslims to watch for Ramadan crescent on Friday

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025, corresponding to 29 Sha’aban 1446AH in the Islamic calendar. In an official statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Read More

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30 h. ago Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon

Tribune Online Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon The statement reads, "Muslims who sight the crescent are urged to report their observations to their nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto. Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Ramadan Begins Friday As Sultan Urges Muslims To Look For New Moon

The Sultanate Council has announced that Friday, February 28, will mark the beginning of the search for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH. The Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, stated this in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, Muslims are directed to look […]

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47 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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3 d. ago Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has enjoined Muslim faithful to use Ramadan as a period of devotion and contemplation to rededicate themselves to doing and promoting the will of Allah in order to bring about outstanding changes that will enable humanity to prosper. Dr. Hamzat made this call while delivering the keynote […] Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan

Tribune Online Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan As Muslim faithfuls worldwide prepare for the holy month of Ramadan which begins in few days, the Consumer Goods index of the Nigerian Exchange maintained bullish performance last week with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rising by 0.41 percent week-on-week (WoW) to close at 108,497.40 basis points. Across the sectoral front, market performance was […] Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Inflation surges in UK amid rising food prices, airfares, school fees

Tribune Online Inflation surges in UK amid rising food prices, airfares, school fees United Kingdom inflation saw an unexpected surge in January, rising to 3% from 2.5% in December, marking the fastest price increase in ten months.  The spike was driven by rising food prices, higher airfares, and an increase in private school fees. Essential food items such as meat, eggs, butter, and cereals have become more expensive […] Inflation surges in UK amid rising food prices, airfares, school fees Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Nigerian farmers seek establishment of commodity boards to streamline food prices

Tribune Online Nigerian farmers seek establishment of commodity boards to streamline food prices Farmers’ groups in Nigeria, under the aegis of the Farmers Economic Empowerment Association (FEEMA), have urged the federal and state governments to set up Commodity Boards to streamline agricultural produce and benefit farmers on their produce. The farmers’ groups, drawn from Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ogun, Osun and Oyo, made the appeal at its meeting […] Nigerian farmers seek establishment of commodity boards to streamline food prices Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Shun exploitation, minister tells traders to reflect food price reductions

The Federal Government has urged retailers to reflect the reduction in food prices and shun exploiting consumers. The Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Tuesday during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day, at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa. He decried the nonchalant attitude of retailers Read More

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